Nikon is one of the biggest names in digital cameras and offers a wide range of products from the low-cost point-and-shoot digital camera to high-end DSLR cameras that run several thousand dollars each. With a huge product range, Nikon caters to amateur and professional photographers alike.

The firm has unveiled its latest DSLR camera today called the Nikon D3x. The camera boasts a massive 24.5-megapixel sensor. The camera offers an ISO range of ISO 100 to 1600 that is extendable down to ISO 50 and up to ISO 6400. Auto focus uses a 51-point system and the camera has a 3-inch rear LCD.

The LCD supports LiveView, the camera offers a start up time of 12ms, and the shutter boasts a lag time of only 40ms. Images are stored to CF cards and the camera features dual CF slots. The camera body is made from magnesium and the shutter unit is a Kevlar composite for durability.

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