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Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: Too low to display
Your primary body.
Nikon D2Xs 12.4 Megapixel Digital SLR CameraNikon D2Xs 12.4 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $1,400.00
Your DX sensor body. I use two of these, one with the 17-55mm and the other with the the 70-200mm.
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,624.95 / Used from: $1,550.00
A necessary lens.
Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,031.83
A real value lens and an excellent match for the D3.
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom LensNikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,179.89 / Used from: $1,139.69
Another great lens for less than $2000.
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom LensNikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,529.95 / Used from: $1,499.00
A good FX format lens for wide angle stuff on the D3.
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $339.99 / Used from: $319.00
Get five. Three for on camera (masters or slaves) and two for use with CLS as remote fill group.
Manfrotto 055MF4 4-Section TripodManfrotto 055MF4 4-Section Tripod
Buy new: $352.67
Get two. Main tripod for portraits and automated wireless control mounts.
Manfrotto 709B Digi Table Top Tripod with Ball Head (Black)Manfrotto 709B Digi Table Top Tripod with Ball Head (Black)
Buy new: $35.00 / Used from: $29.00
Never put a camera on this, but you can use it for your SB-800s. Get two.
Manfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PLManfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PL
Buy new: $384.90
Get a good tripod head. This one is excellent for your D3 with attached SB-800, 70-200mm VR and flash-bracket.
Bogen - Manfrotto 3275 / 410 Compact Geared Head with Quick Release - Supports 11.1 lbsBogen - Manfrotto 3275 / 410 Compact Geared Head with Quick Release - Supports 11.1 lbs
Buy new: $209.90 / Used from: $205.00
A second head, for your the second tripod, used with the D2Xs, SB-800 and the 17-55mm.
Nikon EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for MB-D10 Battery Pack and Nikon D2 and D3 Digital SLR CamerasNikon EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for MB-D10 Battery Pack and Nikon D2 and D3 Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $99.71
Get a few of these. The same battery works in the D2Xs and the D3.
SanDisk SDCFX3-016G-A31 16 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)SanDisk SDCFX3-016G-A31 16 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
Buy new: $80.79 / Used from: $130.80
I would suggest you get 5. You'll need them because you're going to be shooting NEF lossless compressed.
Wolverine Data 7080 FlashPac 80 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data StorageWolverine Data 7080 FlashPac 80 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data Storage
Buy new: $129.00
Peace of mine and *long* shoots.
Nikon WT-4A Wireless Transmitter for Nikon D700, D3 and D300 DSLR CamerasNikon WT-4A Wireless Transmitter for Nikon D700, D3 and D300 DSLR Cameras
Buy new: $655.04
D3 Wireless Control. Very powerful.
WT-1A Wireless Transmitter SetWT-1A Wireless Transmitter Set
Buy new: $348.97 / Used from: $338.00
Don't forget the affordable D2Xs wireless package.
Gary Fong WhaleTail Studio Flash Diffuser - One Size fits Most UnitsGary Fong WhaleTail Studio Flash Diffuser - One Size fits Most Units
Buy new: $89.95 / Used from: $80.00
Get it, just one thought, it is annoyingly large.