Nikon today introduced D3, the new flagship digital SLR that has 12.1-megapixel resolution and Nikon new FX format CMOS sensor (23.9 X 36mm) that is nearly identical to 35mm film size. The camera can shoot 9 frames per second in full FX-format resolution. The D3 has the new EXPEED image processing system and a normal ISO range of 200 to 6400 as well as expanded ISO range of ISO 100 or ISO 25,600 using special modes. According to Nikon the new camera has “the fastest startup time, shortest viewfinder blackout time, and shortest shutter lag of any digital SLR camera.” The D3 features 51 points auto focus system with Nikon’s 3D focus tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes. Nikon claims a shutter lag of only 37 milliseconds and a start up time of 0.12 seconds. The camera can shoot 64 consecutive frames in full FX format. The D3 also features a new Active D-lighting mode that, when enabled, provides real time highlight and shadow correction with optimized image contrast. You can get this excellent camera in November for $5000 only.