The new 24.5MP Nikon D3X DSLR

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce their Nikon D3X digital SLR to the market as its latest high-resolution professional DSLR. Sporting a Nikon FX-format CMOS imaging sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm) with an imaging area equivalent to 35mm film, and its 24.5 effective megapixels deliver images of striking quality and resolution. Designed to produce files suitable to meet the demands of tomorrow’s commercial and stock requirements, the camera produces 50MB 14-bit NEF (Raw) files per shot.

With a suggested retail price of $7,999 (source) , the Nikon D3X is designed to meet the demands of a growing multitude of serious professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite detail is a vital part of their work, the D3X achieves resolution comparable to medium-format cameras — with an entirely new level of operating ease.

Nikon D3X DSLR

Major features:

1. Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 megapixels
2. Wide sensitivity range starting at ISO 100
3. New EXPEED-based image processing
4. High-speed performance meets the most rigorous professional demands
5. Realizing reliable auto control: Scene Recognition System
6. AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
7. Superior durability
8. High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920k-dots (VGA), 170° wide-viewing angle and reinforced glass
9. Two Live View modes available
10. Picture Control System
11. Active D-Lighting — reproducing brightness as you see it
12. Electronic virtual horizon
13. UDMA-compatible memory card double slot
14. GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)

For full Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera Specifications, refer here.

Wow, another GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) in the making. Is this for you?