D3 & D300 Officially Announced Today

Nikon D300 finally announced today

Main Features

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All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output
Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
Nikon's original Scene Recognition System greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6
Viewfinder with approx.100% frame coverage and large approx.0.94 magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m^-1)
Rapid 8 fps^{*1 (Using Battery pack)} or 6 fps^{*2(Using Li-ion rechargeble)} continuous shooting for up to 100 shots^*3^*4
New Picture Control System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences
Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up and 0.045 sec. shutter release time lag^*5
Two liveview modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor
Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights
Shutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to 30 s for full creative control
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional) enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer
Includes Nikon’s Software Suite software for easy control over image adjustment and management
Supported by Nikon Capture NX software (optional), to explore the extensive potential of NEF (Nikon Electronic Format)

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Nikon D3

Main Features

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Nikon's original FX-format CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1 effective megapixels
Compatible with three image-sensor formats – FX format (36 x 24), 5:4 (30 x 24) and DX format (24 x 16)
Sensitivity range ISO 200 to 6400 at normal setting for exceptionally high-quality images; can be set to ISO-equivalent 25,600
Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
Nikon's original Scene Recognition system, utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6
High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 frames per second [FX format (36 x 24)/5:4 (30 x 24)]/approx. 11 fps [DX format (24 x 16)] ^*1
Newly employed Picture Control System enables creation of desired picture with preferred tones
Accurate focal-plane contrast AF^*2 available with built-in Liveview mode
Wireless Transmitter WT-4^*3 (optional) realizes wireless connection of cameras with a PC, enabling thumbnail display of images taken with up to five of them, and downloading of images selected
CF card double slot accepts two CF cards
Quick response with approx. 0.12 sec. startup time and 37 ms Shutter-release time lag
Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format
High-definition (920,000 dots), 170˚ viewing angle, 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass
Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights