Nikon D3 Body Only Digital Cameras

Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Nikon D3 Body on eBay

If you want a full-frame, easy-to-use DSLR camera that is great for sports photography with a high ISO performance, you may want to purchase a Nikon D3 body. It is easy to find the right Nikon D3 for you on eBay. Here is everything you need to know before making your purchase.

Is my lens compatible with the D3 Nikon?

There are many compatible lenses for the Nikon D3 body. Any Nikon lens that is a CPU type is recommended for use with the D3 Nikon camera body. You can identify a CPU lens by whether there is a G or D letter on the barrel of the lens. Type G lenses utilize the electronic aperture control within the D3.

How do I choose the right D3 camera body?

The Nikon D3 series camera bodies include the D3, D3X, and D3S. You can find all three models of the Nikon D3 for sale on eBay. The best option for you depends on what type of photography you will be shooting most, and because of how versatile these models are, any one will serve for many different types of photography. For sports and fast motion photography, the D3 and D3S are great choices. The D3X is better for landscape and studio settings as a higher resolution camera.

All three are useful as all-around cameras, but some differences are as follows:

  • D3: Designed for fast-moving action and low light settings. Fast ISO rating. Increased pixel pitch and sensitivity, allowing for low noise high ISO images. No video capability.
  • D3S: Sports and fast motion camera similar to D3 with high motor drive speed and fast ISO rating. The D3S has a 12-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and 200-12800 level ISO, boosted at 100, 25,600, 51,200, and 102,400. It includes image sensor cleaning technology and shoots 720p video at 24fps with a quiet shutter release mode.
  • D3X: Shoot in a studio, landscape, and commercial environment. The D3X has a 24.5-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and lower ISO range of 50-6,400 with a default of 100-1,600 ISO. This camera has boosted ISO at 50, 3,200, 6,400 with five frames per second. Shoot in 5×4 crop mode at 20.4 megapixels.
Can I shoot in low light with the D3 Nikon?

The Nikon D3 specs show it is a great low-light camera. It has a 36mm x 23.9mm CMOS image sensor and fast shutter speeds of 1/8000 with a wide ISO range of 200-6,400. The fast focus in low light is up to 6,400 ISO.