Nikon D3x

As you likely read in our article from a few days ago, Nikon officially announced the emergence of the Nikon D3x, as expected. In fact, the Nikon D3x was released a few days prior to the expected announcement date of December 1st (today). Unlike the highly anticipated Canon 5D Mark II, Nikon is coming quickly to market with its new full frame 24.5 megapixel behemoth. The new D3x is already available for pre-order from some retailers.

There still remains no official release date, but word from Nikon indicates that the D3x should begin shipping to retailers sometime around the end of December. Hope is that most hopeful D3x owners will have their shiny new DSLR in hand before 2009 rolls around. Just how likely this is remains to be seen.

Though full specs for the Nikon D3x are already available, several questions still remain about the true nature of the camera. Assumptions are that Nikon wisely is positioning the camera not to steal sales from its already wildly successful D3 and D700 models. Speculation is

Previously, little light had been shed on Nikon's flagship DSLR to be, the long awaited D3x. Specs and details have now emerged, however, in the latest Nikon Pro magazine. The D3x will be the fourth pro DSLR released by Nikon this year (following the D3, D300 and D700) and the specs look very promising - you won't be disappointed.

Designed for medium format shooting, the D3x has a 35.9 x 24mm 24.5 megapixel sensor which makes it Nikon's highest resolution DSLR yet. The sensor also features OLPF - optical low pas filter. Like the D3, the D3x features the 51-point MultiCAM3500FX autofocus system which has the largest number of individually selectable focus points available, making it easy to focus on small details