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Nikon E3 
Type Digital single lens reflex camera Sensor 2/3 inch CCD VT (vacant Transfer) type with reduction optical system Maximum resolution 1.3 million pixels (1,280 X 1,000 array)[1] Lens Interchangeable, Nikon F mount Flash Speedlights supported, Standard TTL Flash possible Shutter speed range 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 Exposure metering Matrix Metering: EV 1 to 16-1/3, Center-Weighted Metering (70% centre): EV 1 to 20, Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20 Exposure modes Program (P), Shutter-Priority AE (S), Aperture-Priority AE (A) and Manual (M) Focus areas TTL phase detection system using Nikon Advanced AM200 autofocus module Focus modes Single-Servo Autofocus mode, Continuous-Servo Autofocus mode, Manual Continuous shooting E3: 1 frame/s
E3s: 3 frame/s up to 12 imagesViewfinder Optical type fixed eye level pentaprism Approx. 98% frame coverage, Approx. 0.7x magnification ASA/ISO range ISO equivalency 800, 1600 and 3200 Flash bracketing n/a Focus bracketing n/a Custom WB Auto, Incandescent light (3,000k), Fluorescent light (6,700/5,000/4,200K), Fine weather (5,300K), Cloudy weadher (6,500K), Shade (8,000K), and Flash mode (5,700K). WB bracketing Shoot 2 to 3 frames, each at a different exposure. Compensation value range of steps from ±1/4 to ±3/4. Select among 9 combinations. Rear LCD monitor None Storage PCMCIA Image Memory Card EC-15 Battery Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-3 Weight approx. 1,850g Made in 
JapanThe Nikon E3 and Nikon E3s, co-developed with Fujifilm and marketed also as the Fujix DS-565,[2] are autofocus 1.3 megapixel professional grade quasi-full frame (35mm) digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR) announced by the Nikon Corporation on 15 June 1998[3] and released in December 1999. The E3S is identical to the E3 except triple frame rate and larger buffer. They are followers of the Nikon E2N/E2Ns.
Its unique optical system bundles the light of the full frame lenses to the 2/3 inch CCD sensor. That delivered an exceptional that-time sensivity of minimum 800 and maximum 3200 ISO which remains usable for press and news use.[2]
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History
Nikon gained knowledge on digital cameras by constructing the Nikon Still Video Camera (SVC) Model 1, a prototype which was first presented at Photokina 1986.[4][5] The follower Nikon QV-1000C Still Video Camera was produced since 1988 mainly for professional press use.[6] Both cameras used QV mount lenses, a variant of F-mount lenses. Via an adapter (QM-100) other Nikkor lenses can be fitted.
The Nikon NASA F4 was one of the first cameras with digital storage. Eastman Kodak used Nikon SLR's to design the Kodak DCS 100 and followers.
Technology
Instead of the Nikon E2 and E2N, which use a Nikon F4 subsystem, the E3 uses a Nikon F100 subsystem.[7]
Optical System
The E series uses a unique additional optical system that enables the small sensor to capture the field of view of a 35mm film, with a crop factor of 1. This comes not at the expense of the lightness of the lenses, because the light is bundled to the 2/3 inch CCD sensor with approximately 1/16 smaller area. The result is approximately 4 stops ( 24 = 16 ) more light at the small sensor compared to a full-frame sensor. Therefore the camera has a minimum full-frame sensivity of ISO 800 which is equivalent to ISO 50 at 2/3 inch. As a result the noise of the camera at ISO 800 full-frame is equivalent to ISO 50 of the 2/3 inch CCD sensor. Nikon could not reduce sensivity below 800 ISO fullframe, because the little sensor will be overexposed below 50 ISO.
The exceptional high sensivity up to 3200 ISO (equivalent 200 ISO 2/3 inch) can be seen as an advantage for indoor or available light photography and is important for professional press and sports use, the customer target area. Although the camera is small for a 90s DSLR, the additional optical system makes the camera deeper compared to today's DSLRs.
Standard Nikon F-mount lenses can be used.
Storage and replay
A PCMCIA compatible memory card is used. Images are digitally stored as uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG. It can be accessed via a SCSI connector. TV replay (NTSC or PAL) is possible.[8]
See also
- Nikon E2
- Nikon NASA F4
- Nikon Still Video Camera
- Nikon QV-1000C Still Video Camera
References
- ^ Nikon E3/E3s Digital Still SLR Camera - Specifications MIR
- ^ a b Fujix DS-565 (aka Nikon E3S)
- ^ Professional digital cameras Nikon E3 / E3s Digital Camera Refinement Redefined Nikon
- ^ Additional information on Nikon Video Still Camera Model 1 & Nikon QV-1000C Still Video Camera MIR
- ^ Nikon Still Video Camera (prototype) Nikonweb
- ^ Nikon QV-1000C? Never heard of it. Nikonweb
- ^ McBroom's Camera Bluebook By Michael McBroom
- ^ Nikon E3/E3s Digital Still SLR Camera MIR
Nikon Digital SLR timeline (comparison)
Full-frame (FX format) camera. — Without an AF motor (needs lenses with integrated motor for autofocus). — HD video capable (Video AF)1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Professional Flagship D1 D1X D2X D2Xs D3X D1H D2H D2Hs D3 D3S Compact D700 D100 D200 D300 D300S Consumer Advanced D7000 D70 D70s D80 D90 Mid-range D50 D40X D60 D5000 D5100 Entry-level D40 D3000 D3100 Early models Nikon Still Video Camera (Prototype, 1986) · Nikon QV-1000C (1988) · Nikon NASA F4 (1991)
Nikon E2/E2S (1995) · Nikon E2N/E2NS (1996) · Nikon E3/E3S (1998)Categories:- Nikon DSLR cameras
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