The D3 is designed for professionals, offering a 12 megapixel
CMOS sensor with the ability to capture as many as 11 frames per second. It utilizes the Nikon
EXPEED image processing technology to improve both
photo quality and speed of operation. Additionally it comes with Nikon's Scene Recognition System to improve exposures using a 51 point
3D auto focus system and four preset and nine customizable color settings. On the back of the D3 is a three inch
VGA color viewing screen that features 170 degree widescreen viewing.