Curious what others use for settings in Lightroom/ACR in the Detail menu for D3 files? This is 45/0.7/25.
D3 with 70-200 2.8 VR
ISO 200, 200mm @ 2.8, 1/250th
Shots like this just remind me of how good of a camera this is, but of course the operator had a lot to do with end results. These look really nice at 3200 ISO.
I had the opportunity to walk the field during the pregame warmup at the Panthers/Seahawks game. None of these are terribly spectacular but I always enjoy using and am continually reminded just how great the D3 is. Unfortunately, we were limited in lens size so I had to rely on my 24-70.
As a lazy sophomore college student back in 2007, I remember browsing through online photography websites and reading about the Nikon D3. After reading about this camera online, one of the sentences I said to myself was, "one day I am going to own this camera". The breathtaking images a photographer can take with this beauty astounded me. Fast forward today and I am lucky to have just purchased two Nikon D3's and a Nikon D3S. It took a lot of time to find the right ones (low shutter counts) but I finally have the setup I want (I am an event photographer). All these three cameras were in like new condition with <10K on the shutter. As a recent Nikon photographer I have tried, bought and sold, the D600, D800E, D810 and D700. These cameras are all very capable machines. But despite trying these cameras I was never satisfied till I held in my hands the D3. The robust build, fast autofocus, excellent battery life, crazy FPS and finally the ease of use are all qualities which I have come to admire in prograde body. In retrospect I would have a difficult time owning a semi-pro and/or enthusiast DSLR's in the future because I can adamantly say I have been spoiled by this camera. Despite their age, despite their "lack" of technologies, I still love using them. If I ever find another D3 in like new condition, I wouldn't hesitate buying one. The camera is "heavy" and it's old but it's like fine wine. Yes folks as Nikon's motto goes, I AM...A D3 shooter.
Thanks for checking them out.
