Why I bought a Nikon D3X in 2022

[@Hawaii100]

Great quick review of the D3X. Those of you who have a Nikon D3 series camera can replace the clock battery yourself. It takes one CR1616 button battery. The clock battery is in the top of the main battery compartment. Remove the main battery and turn the camera upside down. The cover of the button battery is located just inside of the battery compartment. 😊

[@Vahagraphy]

Yes, I saw that. Very easy fix. Love this camera.

[@tripsvietnam]

Thank you, I did....lovely Nikon Pro design

[@wilson_law]

Just bought one today because of the comparison with the nikon z9. Scored it at $500aud. With only 18k shutter count. One owner camera, rich dude, bought brand new back in 2009 for $9k (he had the receipt)

[@Vahagraphy]

Congrats man . You scored. Not to many out there. Wow low shutter count. Enjoy the camera. Let me know what you think.

[@pearlcruz4453]

find one for me pleasssssse hahaha...lucky u!

[@The.Foolosopher]

I bought one in early 2020 before the pandemic and I love it. I have lots of other cameras (nikon df, Fujifilm xt2, and tons of film cameras), but I almost always grab this camera first. I just love the quality of the photos it produces. In particular, I like shooting it at 1250-1600 iso. The D3x has got the most beautiful noise I've seen on any camera new or old. Looks like velvet. It also creates some of the most beautiful black and white photos. Look just like original Fujifilm Acros. Looking forward to the follow up to this.

[@ericlawrie7044]

A true gem of camera. A still photographer's camera. Struggles at high ISOs, but at low ISOs is absolutely brilliant... Pairs well with the D4 if higher ISOs are needed...

[@AgentPepsi1]

I have a D3x. I have been very, very happy with it. I purchased mine in 2019, for around $900... but only had 846 shutter activations.

[@Vahagraphy]

wow, you scored with that price. Now you will not find this camera at that price with that little shots. Congrats.

[@AgentPepsi1]

@@Vahagraphy Thank you!! 😁 I have no idea why it only had so few shutter activations, considering the cost of this camera when new. It was also in nearly "mint" condition, if you over look three small scratches in the finish. I did a little bit of modeling while in college, but even then the photographer would take 150-200 photos, or more, per session. 🤔 I do mainly landscape and nature photography. My only gripe about the D3x is the weight. I'm a relatively small girl and the camera and lens (especially like my Nikkor 80-200 f2.8) does present a challenge for me.

[@Odinthesleepy]

D3x is a fun camera. I use my D3 and sometimes D2x as a portrait camera all the time. They still kick around in 2022 😁

[@burnbarrelmedia]

The internal clock battery is easy to replace. It's a CR1616. The clock battery chamber is located on the roof of the main battery chamber

[@Vahagraphy]

yes, believe it or not. haven't got around to doing so. Messes with all my file placement on the computer. I have to buy a few of those batteries. One for my D2H as well. hehe 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@timurtamerlan2399]

After watching this video, I had been so convinced by the correctness of your opinion that I purchased last week a D3x in mint condition. With personal regards from France.

[@apstudios01]

What a steal. Great camera to hang on to. Many a photographer dreamed of owning that camera in the day.

[@Vahagraphy]

AP, me too. I was one of those guys. I was using the D3 at the time and when tis camera rolled out I was like , hell no. haha. they didn't? 8K? damn. haha

[@nilofido411]

Excellent choice!!!! It’s been my main body for a very long time, got back in 2011 and sold it in 2020 to upgrade to a D850, though from 2017 it was my backup to a D810. I kinda regret selling it, but it made sense at the time, it was loosing market value very fast, sold it for more than twice what you paid for, it was in mint condition, it had a silicone cover fitted on for most of its life. I remember my astonishment the very first time I looked at those files, it was the first time that I was truly excited about digital photography, a bit like the first time I used a 25 ISO Kodachrome, excellent image quality, great dynamic range, specially vs transparency, and finally being able to crop without compromising. The D3 range, original, S and X, were truly the ground breaking innovations in digital photography.

[@Vahagraphy]

WOw. amazing . thank you for sharing your time with the camera. i got lucky finding this camera at such condition. I fell like this unit is berely broken in. 40K shutter is nothing for this thing and the body looks like it has been well taken care of. excited to use it in the future,

[@Cotictimmy]

Hey Nilo! - Hope you're well. It was YOU who taught me & my brother to use back button continuous focusing (and improve our hit rate.) Those D3X batteries you gave us are still going strong and we still love our D3X's 🙂

[@Cotictimmy]

Me & my brother have 2 D3X bodies & a D3s, so we bought a couple of spare little Duracell C1616 cells for the internal clocks when one kept resetting after the camera was turned off. They last many years. Just remove the big battery and the small clock battery compartment is hidden behind it on flat side.

[@Vahagraphy]

YUP. did that and its all good. changed on the D3X and D2H.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

You did right man! I got my third one last year after many I sold the second replaced by D750… I always regretted !!! I love this camera. The sound gives me that confidence it works you know, for years. 24Mpx is my go to camera for wildlife photography when the lightning conditions are great. You can crop a little and still get superb images. I’m planning to by a second one, to tell you how I love it!

[@davidcollazos8985]

Wow.. I just got a D3x like new a month ago...Such a great camera!...2 CF cards, files can be edited using Capture NX2 and it's built to last. Just can't wait to see your videos comparing the D3x against the Z9 ...I thing the difference won't be that huge.. of course in low iso settings. Please, don't make us wait too much!! 🙏...love your videos. Great job, keep going!!!...cheers from Spain..🇪🇸

[@tripsvietnam]

Very impression I'd buy one yesterday 15.Oct.2024 - Nikon D3X with 14k shots after 17 years Nice camera. Thank you & subcribed Vahagraphy!

[@andik6828]

I think your correct about it not selling too many, according to photosynthesis serial numbers run from 5000001 to 5032052 so about 32,000 sold not many! I love my 3DX was after one for years but high prices kept me away, but I got one last year you will love it.

[@neilyakuza6595]

I bought a Nikon D3S four years ago. I love it, it rocks!

[@Vahagraphy]

D3S rocks, the whole D3 and D4 lineups are awesome, Can't go wrong with anyone of those cameras.

[@myblackripleydog7452]

The batteries also fit the grip used in D300 and D700.

[@Vahagraphy]

Thats good to know. thanks for the info.

[@randybocksnick3750]

Vahagen-- I can relate to your video,cuz I bought a D4 in 2012 for $6000 and I still use it and still really like it! I sure do enjoy you and your videos! Take care! Randy Bocksnick(Montana)

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you Randy. Same here, D4 in 2012 for 6K . I remember dropping that kind of money on the D4, back then it was 10K or more in todays times. Glad I did because I love the D4 and I still use it. I believe the D3 was 4999 at launch, in the video I said 5999 hehe, so the D3x was 3K more.

[@shekharswarnakar5592]

Currently I'm using a Nikon D5600 which is an APS-C body upgraded from Nikon D3000 but I've always wanted to own a D3x because it's a beast of a camera and I can easily say that it could beat any current generation camera from it's competitors. Although I'm happy using my D5600 but if I ever get a good deal on a D3x I'll buy that for sure.

[@vitorguimaraes6443]

I'm waiting for mine to arrive in 5 days with twenty thousand shots, I think it's time to fulfill the dream of buying this camera, despite having the D850 D810 and a few more, I didn't forget when the D3x came out it was the dream camera but at the time in Europe the price was around seven thousand €, and now the opportunity has arisen to buy one with few shots and I know I will like it.

[@j.m.gratton6000]

Good for you man! It really warms the heart to see photogs still choosing older gear to shoot with. I love my D3x, it's such an excellent tool...it renders wonderful files! It is so ruggedly built. I know the push is towards ML, I have a Z6, but I'll never part with my DSLRs: D3/D3x/D4/D800E. Rock on! BTW, just changed the internal battery...easy peasy.

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you JM. The D3 X renders beautiful images. Feels so good to use too. btw, the battery change. You did it yourself? does the camera need to be taken apart? how does that work?

[@j.m.gratton6000]

@@Vahagraphy Happy to hear you like it! Yes, I did it myself. It takes a CR1616 3v...I got the Energizer brand and all you have to do is remove the main battery cover/battery from the grip, turn the camera upside down and just near the entrance of the main battery you'll see a little cover, slip it off and voilà, remove old 3v battery and replace with new one. Hope this helps! Let me know if all goes well. You have a podcast tonight, right?

[@Vahagraphy]

@@j.m.gratton6000 thank you for this. I will replace the battery for sure. yes. tonight at 6pm pst.

[@j.m.gratton6000]

@@Vahagraphy my pleasure!

[@MMB.__]

Hi! which do you like better in terms of general image rendition, the D3x or the D4? Thanks

[@annotaito]

Vahagraphy thanks for your review, I bought this d3x too after your review. Hello from Ukraine!

[@Vahagraphy]

Nice talking to you today in the chat. Thank you. btw. How do you like the D3X so far? I paid 500 USD for mine.

[@annotaito]

@@Vahagraphy I have several cameras and nikon and Sony Alpha а7 IV . Nikon switched to full frame only recently and I don’t have many good lenses for it. Right now it costs 50 mm 1.4. The size is convenient for me (even compared to Sony), portrait photos come out warm, I love it. The number of megapixels is enough, even when I'm cropping. I paid $800 for my camera, with a shutter count of 4500 and in perfect condition (all rubber bands are in perfect condition), the only thing is that I see 4 bad pixels when I set 14 bit color, but when I convert to 12 bit - everything is ok, they are not visible. For such a price and with such capabilities, it's a great camera, the only thing is that you don't carry it with you every day, it's heavy, I take it with a light 50mm prime lens and when I'm in the mood. When the war in my country ends, I will definitely buy lenses marked N for it, but not now, because. prices have doubled My working ISO 100-800

[@badger67]

Very nice mate. I'll look forward to the tests on that baby. I hope your well.

[@Vahagraphy]

thank you B. Ill do some fun stuff with it. we shall see. hehe

[@douglasfurlong1]

I bought a d3x and a d4 this year....I would like a z9 but will wait until the prices come down. I saw your video about the z9 vs d3x and the d3x looked like the colors were better and it actually shocked me for the z9 being the flagship camera I would have expected so much more. However, I am happy with both my purchases and will use the d4 for low-light photography and will primarily use the d3x for day shooting and good lighting settings. Thanks for your great videos and content.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Hey Douglas - I now have both (Z9 and D3x) and while I can't use technical terms to describe it, the Z9 seem more "literal", where the D3x seems more "large, colorful brush strokes". Everyone talks about the great sensor on the D700 with (I think) larger pixel size that creates somewhat less detail (like the Z9), but has this Kodachrome-like saturation. That is what I am seeing from the D3x relative to the Z9.

[@douglasfurlong1]

@@eastbaystreet1242 thanks for the input I do not log in very much becaus ei dont like google tracking everything i do, but you do have to use google to send and read messages on your tube so it is what it is....I could nver figur eout if the d3x has backlit buttons? Doe sit have backlit buttons? My d4 does...anyhow its a great camera....I want the z9 but prices are still to high...but i am happy with what i have!! cheers.

[@Audimann]

Have seen one at my camerastore for 999 bucks. Sounds high but hang on. The body is in absolute mint condition and the shuttercount is 634. Yes 634. Never seen such a low shuttercount on a pro camera from that era. I do not really need it but man it is so tempting. Here we go again😅😅😅😅

[@gregwoolliscroft6255]

I just bought one too....I had one but upgraded a D850 but it went in for a repair and I'm going on a trip. I will enjoy using my D3X as I used to...great camera...The D3X doesn't compare in low light to the D3 however...the D3 was incredible in low light....

[@okrafeet]

I bought mine in 2009. Welcome to the club. I’ll look forward to your videos.

[@djcracker1]

I really enjoyed this video! After watching your review, I dusted off my 2004 vintage D2x and played around with it. Everything works great, and one of my original batteries even charged up, though the indicator says to replace it soon. Back in the 80s, my photography interest was piqued when I took a photojournalism class at the University of Houston that was taught by the late Fred Baldwin. He was such an inspiration to many! (check out his autobiography, Dear Mr. Picasso: An Illustrated Love Affair with Freedom, it’s a great read.) Anyway, once I began my Speech Pathology career, my personal interest in photography waned, though I have maintained good friendships with Nikon-based professional photographers, and have kept up with the technological advancements. So now, your video has reinvigorated my photography instincts, and has me thinking that I should look for a nice used D3x, which has 25 MP vs the 12MP D2x. This would allow me to continue to use the SB 800 Speedlight as well as the vintage lenses (mostly the AF-S 18-200). Thanks for the inspiration!

[@wernerboyz1]

You can change battery for the clock. Have a look inside battery chamber

[@jeffreyprokopowicz9842]

Your passion for photography is inspiring. Thanks for sharing that passion! 📷😎👍

[@WildfyreCreations]

I have been a Nikon girl my entire life I started with a D60 that got stolen sadly to a D90 I absolutely loved it and shot for years with her and a few weeks ago I was blessed with a D3x (My sister can now start her journey with the D90😊) The pure excitement of relearning the body and experimenting reignited.

[@Vahagraphy]

thank you for sharing your Nikon Story. love to hear these personal camera journey stories and how everyone's is different in some shape or form.

[@WildfyreCreations]

@@Vahagraphy ☺️ I think the one thing all photographers have in common is that from the day you get your hands on a camera regardless what it is your journey begins and life long memories.

[@Vahagraphy]

@@WildfyreCreations exactly

[@bubba195776]

A lot of the top fashion photographers used Nikon D3X , and they were amazing.

[@LesterBeasley]

I've been wanting a D850 ever since I got to play with one. Glad you are happy with the D3X. I can't afford $500 in nostalgia.

[@Vahagraphy]

Hi Lester. Compared to what cameras and lenses cost new ones that is and other things that people enjoy, $500 is a good price for this camera. Its one of those things you know.

[@ninahardwood2547]

You can replace the clock battery, it is under a cover inside the main battery compartment.

[@Vahagraphy]

I found it, very easy place and item to replace. thank you Nina.

[@MarcelHoskins]

Great review!! I grabbed a D3 with 66k clicks for $324 in good condition. It's a heavy body but it feels comfortable

[@Vahagraphy]

thats a great price. D3 legend. Congrats and enjoy.

[@cjmvejby]

Did you figure out how to change the clock battery yet? If not, open the battery compartment and at the “roof” of the entrance there's a lid that slides off. It takes a CR1616 3V. I love my D3x!

[@Vahagraphy]

Hi Jordan, Yes I figured it out but I haven't done it yet lol. Love my D3X as well. One of those cameras you appreciate from nikon. Love the look of the files.

[@binnyjeshan7337]

Simply loved this video. Awesome D3X. I am longing to get one at a reasonable price.

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you Binny. I love mine. This camera is truly a gem. Good luck on your search.

[@Funktrainer]

It is easy to change the clock battery on these units.

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you , and I will do so soon. Glad its placed at an easy to access location.

[@sdg1970]

I bought one 2 years back with just 38k clicks on the shutter for GBP350. The reason it was so cheap is because it has a shutter calibration fault at any shutter speeds above 1/1000 and will throw an ERR. But I just use it in full sun conditions in shutter priority mode and it's fantastic. I use it a lot for night tripod work too, as per a film camera.

[@Ton-x4r]

A masterpiece back then. I assume you are still enjoying this camera?

[@Vahagraphy]

Yes I am and I love it.

[@cursedknot]

Pretty cool you got this body when you just purchased a new z9..i bought a Canon 1dx a month ago and it is a beast love it

[@Vahagraphy]

and I bet you bought it at a very good bargain price. See its great when you already own the glass. just buy the bargain camera and bamm , you ready. ready to use a champion camera back in the day today.

[@perrymacimages]

Great video. I researched this camera in the past and always wanted one but the used price is to close to a more modern used Nikon d800 series today. So, when I was looking to purchase it late November 2021, I came across a Nikon d810 with only 10 clicks for $845.00. While the Nikon d3x was $1000.00 plus. So, I bought the d810. I still want the d3x. If for nothing else but my camera collection.

[@boston7276]

I love mine, I don't know what would make me get rid of it!

[@Vahagraphy]

I will never get rid of mine. Never.

[@fishbarbeque8540]

Awesome! you got the Z9 made in 2022, but you didn't forget about the old, old! D3x, Amazing! if it was me I would forget about everything else except my new z9!!!

[@terrywbreedlove]

I have you beat I still have my D2x. Sure it is a little dusty and hasn't beens shot for years. But I bet it will fire up if called to duty.

[@espionage84]

Looking forward to a video of the portraits and shots you took with this camera. Maybe compare it to modern 24mp Nikon's. We all love these old vs new comparisons

[@vic_the_roman]

Nice! Had my eye on the D3 but went with a D610 didn't know there was a D3X and with 24mp. Now I am interested.

[@Vahagraphy]

If you can find one for the right price with low miles. its worth checking out , the fact of just saying you own one of these guys is worth the price of admition, hehe j/k but it does render really great images.

[@mehradlajevardi7581]

I love your videos and EVEN MORE YOUR ENERGY MAN

[@Vahagraphy]

I appreciate that! ROCK N ROLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! hehe

[@lowpulse8729]

I bought one in 2015 and I loved it

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

I have the D3 really want the D4s never considered the D3x but really good video thanks

[@Vahagraphy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I've wondered about this camera back in the days, now thanks to time and new cameras coming out, I can have one with little investment.

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

@@Vahagraphy enjoy I have a few Film cameras I lusted over back in the day like the F3hp F4 FM2N and I just bought the Japanese Hasselblad the Bronica SQ-A currently on my wish list is the D4s and Nikon F5 I look forward to seeing what you shoot with it

[@Cotictimmy]

I see the D3X compared with modern Nikons as a like the D7100 compared with the D7200. It's older, slower, with less buffer, poorer low light, a little more fussy about good exposure, but absolutely a fantastic camera with fabulous image output and beautiful colour. If you are a portrait photographer on a budget who knows how to focus with single point back button, then the D3X is your reliable high quality friend. 😀

[@Vahagraphy]

Exactly. My next video will be all about portraits with the D3x.

[@JRodPhotoArt]

You did get a good deal on that camera !! Rock and Roll !!

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you James. love this thing so far. I/m bringing new life to a camera that was on idle for years probably.

[@joetorres4810]

I went from a D7500 to a Z50 then back to DSLR with the D810 and the only thing I miss from mirrorless is the ability to focus edge to edge. Have you ever covered the Z5?

[@Vahagraphy]

Hi Joe, no never covered the Z5 yet. The edge to edge is great but I always ask myself , what did potogs do before mirrorless. some amazing work thats what. hehe

[@kyle641127]

my travels gear since it was out, but I still miss my F5 with Kodakchrome 64😔

[@khanscombe619]

I sure remember it. but short lived because the D3S was just so much improvement and $4.5K less on sale & rebates. So I got that. But I was always curious, what's its low light performance to the D3S at same or if in DX crop? I came from a D2H prior & the D3S was still improved over the crop of D2X 24mp. Awesome experience to use if you haven't yet. But go for a Dr/Lawyer owned as they just had $$ to spend & not much time to use it. Avoid working press cameras. They (we) shot the wheels off these things. lol You may get a good 2k more clicks out of it. but it will look like it was rolled down a mountain but still gets up and goes.

[@Vahagraphy]

Good take K. I never bought one in that era because it was 8K bucks. Always lusted over one. I founf this one with just under I think 40K clicks last year for $500. Yes $500. lol. I had to jump on it. It was well taken care of and the files are amazing. Not a low light camera I would say, Its not bad, its just not as good as a D3 or D3s. But still.If there is light. this thing delivers. Studios shots with strobes, you name it. However, you bring up a good question. How do the files look in low light? I might just put it to the the test and see what the noise looks like at the highest native ISO which is iso 1600.

[@stevegellas7869]

There is a small battery that drives the time and date function.

[@Vahagraphy]

yup yup. I will change that very soon. Thank you Steve.

[@mobilography6786]

Hi V its one of the best camera of its times good nick👍😆🤟

[@Vahagraphy]

your right, the only thing it has that was not too popular was the price. people shyed away from the D3X for that reason, also the low light, but at iso 1000 the files are super clean. haven't tried to push it yet to 1600 but I will.

[@Globetrotter-1]

The D3x is a superb camera and my choice over the D3 body. The 5.49 microns are relatively large on the full frame sensor, and it also has dual CF card slots. Five frames a second is more than enough for the majority of photo situations, and that 24.5MP sensor is very viable to use as a landscape camera. It is built like a tank. Although personally today for a similar used price, I'd go for the D800 over the D3x.

[@Vahagraphy]

the dual CF slots are awesome. Makes it very easy to share files with others because you know everyone has CF cards and your common photographer does not use XQD. I love that about this camera. 5 fps, plenty like you say, No video in the camera what so ever. I find that a beautiful thing. You turn it on and you know its ready to shoot stills. No messin woth video settings. Its a 100 percent stills only camera. D800 is awesome, but this thing brings its own pizzaz

[@Globetrotter-1]

@@Vahagraphy mine doesn't make 🍕 pizza or bring glamour to the table.

[@Globetrotter-1]

@@Vahagraphy have you been hacked mate? Previous recent comment looks like a scam...

[@Vahagraphy]

@@Globetrotter-1 thanks for this, this is def a scam account.

[@Globetrotter-1]

@@Vahagraphy no problem mate. Glad that you got it sorted. 😉

[@royergraph]

subscribed and waiting for more updates from this beast. have fun. 📸

[@Vahagraphy]

THANK YOU Frame. Welcome to Vahagraphy. There will be more on this camera in the future for sure. This camera is pure excitement.

[@ashkarali6873]

after seeing this video... I owned a D3 s ❤❤❤❤ its amazing

[@longrider9551]

V its been a year how about a follow up on how you used this gem

[@charlesdavis6371]

$500? Great condition? 40k? .. Yep - I get it. A while back I purchased a Nikon F and F4 for the same reasons - nostalgia. And I think it was worth it. Congrats for the new addition to the Vahaguseum. 🙂

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you Charles. Nice , that F4 rocks, yah man, sometimes with me, purchases do not make sense but this one did because of the condition and price. bucket list item, hehe. I like that,. Vahaguseum. lol. good one.

[@agnethaladuff8559]

Wow, that's great. I think you will get a lot of great photos from the D3X, 24 megapixel camera once you take it out and shoot with it and find out what it can do and I'm looking forward to watching your review of this camera in the near future.

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you Agnetha, Im thinking allot of portraits and candids with this camera. some street stuff, just all around camera to use and have fun with. bring back life to this D3X, Its probably been sitting idle for years waiting to rock n roll.

[@TonyHobbs]

Can the little battery be swapped

[@kaak4737]

I had it once on the AFI 400mm f2.8D IFED... the color rendering was something special !!! .... some analog "feel" to it... At that time i was the type , let stick to color slide film.. it is better., it has the "dirty color spectrum "( grays/pastel/plaster surface/kalk/chalk) digital seems had some limitations (boom !!! red/ boom!!! green / Boom !!!! blue , what about the colors in between? .. and do not like the plasticy images out off digital camera's , CCD of a D200 had a low DR but better colors then the first CMOS DX sensors., besides film i used the D200 . so the D3X did change my point of view and did go to digital completely ... great camera !

[@Vahagraphy]

love hearing stories like this one of photogs with this camera. this makes me feel even better finding and buying this camera. you are right, there is something special about the way the files look. with fast glass. i dont see a problem shooting under iso 1000 for most situations. love it.

[@19Photographer76]

The only real issue is noise so ETTR when possible. Will those batteries work in the D850 battery grip I wonder?

[@njoki35]

i have a nikon D3x for a while and i havent been able to capture very nice images , i have tried to get its review n not yet, how can i get that nikon D3x book guide ?

[@ccmassis]

Can you make a review for the Nikon D2x? Great point of view coming from a professional photographer.

[@rolandrick]

An epic camera. Unfortunately don’t have it myself. Can’t you change that “internal” battery? Isn’t it located at the top of the battery slot (on the D6 it’s there).

[@kaminobatto]

Nice catch! Always dreamt about one of these back in the day, my 5D MKII at the time was the closest I got in terms of MP count. That said, I am sure, as with any Nikon camera, this has a higher dynamic range than a 5D MKII. I am also certain this still takes some stellar photos in a well-lit environment. I was so tempted to get one that I found used here locally for about $625 but it was quite beaten and didn't inspire much confidence despite the seller claims.

[@ihandyman247]

Great choice, I have 3 copies, all brand new , hardly used :)

[@Vahagraphy]

Ohh nice,. are you planning on selling one? you could get some good money for it now even in 2022.

[@royjohnson6623]

Ti volevo chiedere se il sistema af della d3x è uguale alle D3S che a basse luci non va benissimo.......grazie from Italy

[@Vahagraphy]

Ciao Roy. L'AF D3X è incredibilmente eccezionale. È molto simile alla D3S quando si tratta di prestazioni Af, la D3S è migliore in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione. Se riesci a trovarne uno a buon prezzo lo comprerei. La D3S è una fotocamera per buone foto in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione. la D3 X è fantastica se hai e vuoi più pixel. studio e ritratti. La D3S è anche una fotocamera più veloce. buono per lo sport. Saluta l'Italia da parte mia. Rock n roll.

[@royjohnson6623]

@@Vahagraphy ho avuto la d3 h non era molto soddisfatto delle prestazioni AF in condizioni di luce scarsa adesso ho una fantastica d4 ma in condizioni di ritaglio i pixel sono pochi..... adesso vorrei prendere un secondo corpo per usare negli scatti out door perché la d3x non ha possibilità di andare oltre 1600 iso. Ho trovato diverse occasioni sui 700 € credo proprio che la compro perché è un corpo solido nelle mani e il rumore dell'otturatore è sempre fantastico come tutte le ammiraglio Nikon, spero che il sistema af sia buono per lo sport di azione. Grazie ho salutato gli italiani che spero ti seguano 👍👋 @Vahagraphy ho avuto la d3 h non era molto soddisfatto delle prestazioni AF in condizioni di luce scarsa adesso ho una fantastica d4 ma in condizioni di ritaglio i pixel sono pochi..... adesso vorrei prendere un secondo corpo per usare negli scatti out door perché la d3x non ha possibilità di andare oltre 1600 iso. Ho trovato diverse occasioni sui 700 € credo proprio che la compro perché è un corpo solido nelle mani e il rumore dell'otturatore è sempre fantastico come tutte le ammiraglio Nikon, spero che il sistema af sia buono per lo sport di azione. Grazie ho salutato gli italiani che spero ti seguano 👍👋 🇲🇽 🇺🇲

[@checksix_TC]

It's a beautiful camera

[@idolario]

Wow a great and exciting video, I really felt your love for this beautiful piece of tech. You've got me here... Do you think a D3X with nearly 90k clicks for 669 € / 730 USD is a good deal nowadays? I'm shooting with my A7III since 2019 and I will definitely keep it, but I really want something completely different to play with... :) Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Vahagraphy]

thats a great deal. these cameras are becoming very rare in the market. just know they dont make parts for them anymore so its something you buy and take the risks. see if the seller can come down maybe to 600 USD.

[@davidcollins4227]

You can change the coin battery yourself. It’s user replaceable and your find it in the main battery compartment 👍

[@Vahagraphy]

Thanks for the info David. I will be doing just that soon.

[@jayakumarta]

Dear friends, I am using nikon equipment from my 10 year, I have used all model like D100,200, 300, D3, D4,D5, D500 . Still I like to used my favorite Nikon D3X body It is best camera ,If you are able to get good light and subject is stable, Image quality is superb , I am using Nikon D3x from 2010 bought from USA sticker on battery compartment.

[@Vahagraphy]

Yes it is. You are correct. the camera is a Man amongst men.

[@paulconnors2078]

D3X a pure studio camera. That's what Nikon designed it for.

[@Vahagraphy]

and Im glad they did. the beauty of revisiting something that was amazing back then and still is in 2022.

[@pankow2893]

I bought mine for 8 K$ in '08...best decision I ever made. Still a workhorse.

[@milindjadhav294]

Lucky man. ❤

[@Vahagraphy]

great camera. find one for cheap, buy it

[@danielroddy2032]

The D3(with upgraded memory) is the best dynamic range that I have seen for flash (sb-900)(when compared to D3s, D4, D4s, D5). Never used the D3x.

[@Vahagraphy]

D3X is an amazing camera. I've owned the D3 aswell. That too like you said had amazing DR and picture quality .

[@madnesstothemethod3328]

A few months ago I paid $850 AUD for a D3s with 43000 actuations on it. It's now my backup band/wedding snapper.

[@Vahagraphy]

Its great. perfect for this. question, did you have to get new batteries or the ones it came with held charge? Im at #3 on both battery health meter. its taken 300 shots and still have 83% charge life. Enjoy your D3s, we both have barely broken ion cameras.

[@madnesstothemethod3328]

@@Vahagraphy tThanks mate. The two batteries that came with the camera were at #4, and on delivery, I immediately ordered a set of replacements (at $205 each). After testing for a few months, i found that they seem to lose charge only slightly faster than the new OEM replacements. All four batteries were charged two weeks ago, the (#4) originals are at 89%, replacements (#0) at 93%

[@fashion.photographer]

just beautiful, have the same as a fashion phorographer

[@Vahagraphy]

I love the D3X. I will shoot birds and portraits with it next.

[@top_tech.500k]

The shutter sounds like a drum rim shot 🤟

[@Vahagraphy]

yup. sounds very good.

[@jsnlam]

Hi what lens did you use for this video? I like it. Thanks.

[@Vahagraphy]

Hi Jasy. The Nikon Z 50mm 1.2 S

[@michaelc4917]

$500 with 40k clicks is a steal. Where you get it from?

[@Vahagraphy]

Online, private seller. I believe craigslist.

[@danielng5903]

Thanks for sharing . 👍👍👍

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you for for watching. Rock n Roll!!!!!

[@stanglova86]

congrats i still love it ..

[@Vahagraphy]

Thank you so much. I have to take it out more and shoot with it. Can't wait to do actual portraits with the D3x.

[@stanglova86]

@@Vahagraphy try it with some profoto b1s and see how it works with strobes

[@marksmusicplace3627]

I think most people are buying cameras to capture those once in a lifetime single shot photos. Almost all cameras will do that extremely well. If a person messes up a photo, its because it was not in program mode or they do not know how use the camera in the other modes or even have bad lenses, But when it comes to shooting really nice photos, I think canon or nikon, sony or even pentax can do that very well. Unless you are a hasselblad high end pro level fashion photographer, to many people get caught up with wanting a camera do everything and they are not even paid photographers to do that. Many pro photographers concentrate on maybe action sports only fro FOX sports or ESPN or Sports illustrated.. whiles others may shoot wildlife only for national geographic, some are pros at portraits, and many others are pros at real estate or food. Many different cameras with specific lenses are design to do that. IF a person want the best video quality, invest in a cinema camera like a black magic usra mini or a arri alexa or red dragon epic. Think about some of the best award winning photos done with a film camera, dark room, and time. Those cameras were fully manual only and the photographer had to actually know how to focus the camera and use the aperture, and focus, no sophiscated complicated menu options. So if a person wants exceptional photos the Nikon D3X is perfect as well as some really great glass.

[@invest200]

Hi, just subscribed. I bought a really good mint D3x in February 2021 with only 5000 shutter counts for £760. I am located in London UK. There is a really good camera service centre who will charge me £65 to clean the sensor. At the moment the sensor is very clean, but when the time comes I would like to clean the sensor myself. Is there a product that you can recommend that is safe to use to clean the sensor without damaging the anti-aliasing filter?

[@Vahagraphy]

Hi Mario. first off, thank you for the Sub, welcome to Vahagraphy. Happy to have you here. Second. Congrats on the D3X man. I love this camera and Im very excited to own this legend camera. Always wanted one and now I have one. so to your last question. There is a few videos on youtube if you search , how to clean the sensor yourself. BUT. When it comes to cleaning sensors myself. I dont. I just don't want to damage the camera. I use a simple air blower and thats about it. That said the cleaning kits are cool but I would be very careful.

[@invest200]

@@Vahagraphy Thanks a lot. I suppose it is worth paying an expert to clean if he is reputable and can guarantee the work i.e. if he messes up then his guarantee should include the cost I paid for the camera. Anyway, your advice is very sound so now I am going to buy a Giotto Rocket Air Blower. I use my D3x as a studio camera as I find it very heavy to carry around, although I have done useful work on location as well. I love your videos and I am looking forward to the next one. P.S. This is my first professional grade DSLR, I was, and still am, a Nikon FA film user. The D3x is like the FA but without the film! Probably the reason why I found the transition so easy.

[@shadyninja1]

Should I buy one as backup for my Z6 when going to weddings

[@Vahagraphy]

umm depends on the lenses you have, just be careful , since this camera is a bit older. pay attention to the sensor. pixels. battery. it requires a bit more attention but a solid camera. If your doing weddings and back up. D3S would be a better fit or even a D4. D4 is s solid for weddings. That's a tough question to answer. part of me wants to tell you toget another Z for a back up , part of me says, sure buy a dslr. haha.

[@shadyninja1]

@@Vahagraphy looks like I'll get a Z6ii

[@OtilliaEngle]

Have you reviewed the D850?

[@Vahagraphy]

yes i have . do a search . d850 vahagraphy . it should come up

[@張大春-j9t]

A good camera at a good price.

[@ForeverYoung007]

Hey Vahag! This reminds me of the Nikon d3s that I no longer own but recall I did like the image output from the sensor. I'm curious to hear your take if you notice a difference between images taken with the newer z cameras vs old using the same glass. I personally do notice a difference and can't put my finger on it but I sometimes enjoy the "look" of the older sensors. The z cameras are a bit too "squeeky" clean or sterile for my taste. For example, comparing the Nikon D4, D3X vs your z cameras using the same glass in decent lighting conditions (obviously z cameras better iso performance).

[@Audimann]

So I can get a D3s for 700 bucks. Less than 30K shutter. Condition 8 out of 10. Sounds good right?

[@Vahagraphy]

sounds good. hows the condition. more like 500-600 would be better but 700 aint bad.

[@Audimann]

@@Vahagraphy Condition is very good. Not mint but no scratches. Rubbers still intact only slight signs of wear. Most D3 or D3s cameras I see are beat up and have a 200K shutter or something and they cost around 500-600. This one less than 30K and that is rare. Tomorrow I will get a close look at the camera when the store is open and decide what to do. Cheers.

[@DAVE_WHITE]

My main goto is still the d4s, I do not blame you!!!!

[@Vahagraphy]

D4S is an amazing camera. I still use my D4.

[@DAVE_WHITE]

@@Vahagraphy Had mine out today with the OLD 80-200 AF-S rare item :) Love that set up.

[@minuteman2006]

Hey brother, let me know if you ever want to sell this camera! Love the vids, keep it up!

[@mohandass3442]

I am living Bangalore India about 18 years back I hv seen this camera in r k photo guide in Gandhi nagar I was thinking to purchase it was used and the price is little high then I hv purchased d3s thanks regards

[@avnerbenzvi8757]

what is going with your health journey !!!

[@Vahagraphy]

back on it as of 2 days ago. 2 much party, drink and rock n roll!!! haha Big "its Time Vahagraphy" episode coming monday.

[@dickyphotography9643]

D3x or d610 .. please

[@Vahagraphy]

Both good, BUT, D3X all the way. hehe for me that is.

[@stephenpolwart2094]

Just bought one. $1000 NZ. 40k clicks Always wanted one

[@Vahagraphy]

Congrats. Use it well and enjoy it.