It's always interesting to look at a camera line's upper end hardware.  It actually seems kind of, well, DIFFERENT from the rest.  Maybe it has a different design, or more buttons, or it just has that certain look to it that screams "you can't AFFORD me, dude".  But regardless of what causes the reaction, it ...

Designed to meet the demands of a growing multitude of serious professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite detail is a vital part of their work, the D3X achieves resolution comparable to medium-format cameras — with an entirely new level of operating ease. It's perfect for the broadest range of detailed work, from fashion ...