Nikon GP-1 SLR GPS Now Available for $240

Quietly announced alongside the D90 back in August, Nikon is now selling their hot-shoe-mounted GP-1 geotagging device.

Nikon D3x 24-Megapixel DSLR in December?

The latest on Nikon's long-rumored 24MP D3x DSLR is about as barebones as they get, simply stating: "Went to dinner with Nikon this week. The Nikon D3X is due in December 08" and reiterating that it'll use the same massive full-frame sensor as Sony's A900, as we expected when it first came out, since Nikon has long used Sony sensors (like in the D300). More »

Nikon D3 and D300 Firmware Updates

Hot on the tail of the D700 release, Nikon let loose firmware 2.0 for the D3 DSLR, making the amazing camera even better. The main points of interest are improved autofocus and white balance, but I've blockquoted the laundry list below. The D300 gets a firmware update to 1.03 to fix incorrect battery indicator readouts, which is not nearly as exciting. [Nikon via Rob Galbraith via Gadgetlab, photo by DPReview] More »

Differences Between Nikon D3 and D700 (aka Lil' D3)

The lucky and meticulous bastards at DP Review have gotten a hands on preview of the D700, and nicely round up the differences between it and the 20 percent beefier D3 besides the ones we already pointed out: More »

Official Nikon D700 Photos Leaked?

Nikon Rumors offers this photo and more as official pics of the D700, with no text explanation. Look real to you? Either way, the rumors are true of a midrange cam with a D3 sensor are worth getting excited over. [Nikon Rumors]

Nikon D3 Firmware Update Reveals 24-Megapixel D3x, Already in the Wild

Nikon's flagship full-frame DSLR, the D3, is a lot of things, but a megapixel warrior it is not, shooting a mere 12.1MP to other flagship DSLRs' 20+. Nikon said it was avoiding the pointless megapixel war. But the latest firmware update for the D3 turns up a string for the "D3x" containing the image sizes "6048x4032 24.4 M" and "5056x4032 20.4 M." Given that everyone else is speeding along pro DSLRs with 20+ megapixels, the D3x probably exists, and shares common code w/ the D3. Nikon expert Thom Hogan goes further, suggesting the reason it's in the code is because "there are some D3 bodies out there with the new sensor being tested." That's right, the new DSLR king, out there, right now. [DP Review via Gadget Lab]

$5000 Nikon D3 Dropped 15 Feet Onto Concrete, On Camera

One owner of a shiny Nikon D3, $5000 of flagship DSLR goodness, decided that it was a ripe target for some destructive testing. So, he dropped it 15 feet onto a bricked walkway. Yes, that's not too far off a two-story drop. Onto something damn hard. We found this idea so traumatic, gentle Giz readers, that we've held off showing you the images 'til after the jump. More »

New HD DVD Firmware 2.0 From Toshiba

Toshiba's still kicking, at least enough to drop some new firmware for a bunch of its HD DVD players: A3, D3, A30, A35 get bumped to 2.0, with the A30 and A35 picking up 1080p/24 video capabilities among the smattering of fixes. [Toshiba via Electronista]

Nikon D3 Test Photos in Florence Italy: The Teasing Continues

Yesterday we teased you and your empty wallet with a taste of the D3 unboxing, and today we will tease you with some sample shots the folks at LetsGoDigtial took in Florence Italy. With all of this coverage, even I want to find a way to scrounge together the $5000 it would take to buy it. And I'm no professional photographer. And additional photo is available after the break. More »

Nikon D3 Unboxing: A Preview of Your Holiday (Hopefully)

If you want a little preview of what it might be like to open up one of these 12.1 megapixel (FX format) Nikon D3 DSLRs this holiday season, now is your chance to soak it all in thanks to the folks at chromatic. The unboxing may be a little short on text, but the pictures should hold you until you can get your own. Unfortunately, the $5000 price tag means that for many of you, this is as close as you are going to get. More info and an extra pic after the jump. More »

Hands-on Nikon D3 and D300 impressions coming up soon with a slew of pictures—taken with a Digital Rebel XTi. And I am so the only asshole here carrying a Canon camera.

Nikon's Flagship D3 DSLR is Fastest Ever

The rumors were true: The newest Nikon flagship DSLR is the D3. For starters, it's the DSLR with the "fastest start up time, shortest viewfinder blackout time, and shortest shutter lag" of any. And it sports a 12.1-megapixel FX format (full frame) CMOS sensor, a 3-inch, 920,000-pixel VGA viewfinder with a 170-degree viewing angle, live view, a 51-point autofocus system with 15 cross-type AF points, and a 200-6400 ISO range. And dropped into Hi 2 Mode can hit a crazy ISO equivalent of 25,600. (Maybe with grain the size of asteroids, but likely NOT.) More »

Nikon Leaks Info About Next Flagship DSLR, the D3?

We're feeling big rumblings out of Japan about the upcoming flagship Nikon DSLR, and the latest scuttlebutt has it called the Nikon D3. Its spec list sounds like one-upmanship of Canon's big-time flagship, the EOS-1D Mark III, but instead of 45-point autofocus of that Canon monster (which has had its problems), Nikon will go that six better with a 51-point autofocus system. The Nikon camera's also reported to have a 3-inch viewfinder. The rumor mill says there are even more improvements, too. More »

Pioneer Avic-D3 Car Navigation System For Discount Drivers

Trying to mate in-car navigation and affordability, Pioneer has introduced the AVIC-D3, a feature-rich in-dash system available in March at a $1000 price point. The D3 comes with the standard fare: multi-format audio playback (MP3, WMA, AAC), Sirius/XM capability, Bluetooth integration and DVD playback. The nav system is updated to deliver lane-specific driving directions and includes millions of "points of interest" like gas stations and restaurants to visit along the way. Personalization is Pioneer's selling point, as the D3 morphs between five different color schemes at your command. – Karson Thompson More »

Seitz Roundshot D3 Panorama Camera Does a 360 in 2 Seconds

This Roundshot D3 is probably out of our price range, seeing as it costs $37,463 for the mobile version and $34,906 for the studio version, but it's also probably one of the best panorama cams we've ever seen. This D3 can take in a 360 degree area in 2 seconds and produce a high resolution image of the whole shebang. More »