Connections
The D3X's connections are in two places, either at the front top (remote and flash PC sync) or the left side of the body (from the rear). The remote (which also allows for serial GPS) and flash PC sync terminals are protected by a rubber cover which is itself attached to the strap eyelet. On the side are the largest group of connectors, from top to bottom; Video out (composite), HDMI (digital video out HD/SD), DC-IN and USB 2.0. For the HDMI output you can select five different output options from the camera menu; Auto, 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i. For an example and video clip of HDMI output see this page of our D300 article.
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Camera Base / Tripod Mount
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The bottom of the D3X (and D3) is almost identical to the D2X except that the D3/D3X no longer has a connector for the WT-1/2 wireless transmitters which are now superceded by the WT-4. The base of the camera has a soft rubber foot made from similar material as the grip. The metal tripod mount is located in line with the center of the lens and the focal plane. |
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Flash Hot-shoe
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The D3X has a standard (ISO 518) accessory shoe which is compatible with third party flash systems for flash sync and more advanced i-TTL with the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400. Non-TTL Auto available with the 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s. Note that the 'flash ready' icon on the viewfinder status LCD will only light when using one of the Nikon SB series Speedlights listed above. |
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Lens Mount / Sensor
Below on the left you can see the D3X's lens mount with the mirror down, on the right with mirror up and shutter open (exposing the sensor). Lenses are inserted twisted clockwise and lock in place with an anticlockwise turn. This is a standard Nikon F lens mount and can use almost the complete range of Nikkor F lenses (although some features are only available with newer type G or type D lenses). The D3X supports the aperture ring found on older AI lenses. Despite being full-frame it also supports 1.5x crop DX format lenses automatically and masks the viewfinder view accordingly (see earlier in this article).
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Supplied in the box
Box contents may vary by region:
- Nikon D3X digital SLR body & body cap
- BS-2 accessory shoe cover
- EN-EL4a Lithium-ion battery
- MH-22 Quick Charger & power cable
- UC-E4 USB cable & cable clip
- EG-D2 A/V cable
- AN-D3 shoulder strap
- Software CD-ROM
- Warranty, user manuals, quick guide, software install guide, reg. card
