OVR TP SD BK
OVR TP SD BK
  • CNET editors' rating: 4.5 stars Outstanding

THE GOOD
Full-frame sensor; well designed, pro-level weather-sealed body; very low noise, even at extremely high ISOs; fast.

THE BAD
Resolution lags far behind the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Sony's forthcoming 24-megapixel dSLR.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 8.6 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. December 30, 2007 01:00

    4.0/5
    I was one of the lucky to get my Nikon D3 on November 30th, with a 14-24mm and a 24-70mm.
    First hand impressions where pretty good coming from Canon Mark IIN. The viewfinder is great and thats important. Next one thing that Nikons seems to rule o...  read more »

    - sofuscomer

  2. August 1, 2008 09:15

    4.0/5
    Your comparison camera in Canons should have been the EOS 5D, which is a lot closer to the price and specifications of the Nikon D3 than the 1Ds Mark 3. I have a Canon 5D and it is a fairly good camera let down badly by average quality lenses.
    I ...  read more »

    - Kanga bill

  3. September 26, 2008 11:43

    5.0/5
    As of 9/2008 the best DSLR money can buy.

    - jcypark


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