Nikon E3

Nikon E3
Nikon E3
Nikon E3s IMG 2460.jpg
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 images
Viewfinder 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  Japan

The 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

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