Collection

Sharing some of my collections over the years:

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NIKON: 

Left:
D1
D2X
D200 + MB-D200
D300 + MB-D10
D70

Center:
F5
F80S + MB-16
F80D + MB-16
F75D + MB-18
F60QD
F65
F65D

Right:
F90X + MB10
F801s
F601QD
F401X
F501
EM

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NIKKOR: 

AFS 70-200mm f2.8 G VR
AFS 17-55mm f2.8 G DX
AFS 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 G DX
AF 50mm f1.8 D x 2
AF 28-70mm f3.5-4.5 D
AF 35-70mm f3.3-4.5
AF 28-100mm f3.5-5.6 G
MF 50mm f1.8E

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CANON:

D30
10D + BG-ED3
EF 50mm f1.8 II

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OLYMPUS:

E3 + HLD-4
E450
Zuiko ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD
Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ED
FL-56R

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SEAGULL/ZORKI:

Seagull 4B-1
Zorki 4K
Industar-22

Design of Nikon D3

Some interesting facts about Nikon DSLR body design:

The 12mp D3 sparks a new era as it marks the very first full-frame DSLR in Nikon's history.

Designed by Giorgetto Giugiar, (Italian automobile designer) who is also responsible for the F3, F4, F5, F6 and D2H/D2X. 

© Nikon

The above image (which was also featured in Nikon D3 product brochure) shows various prototypes that influenced the final D3 design. 

© Nikon

Upon a closer look, "D2H" was the initial designation for this new body design. This probably shows that Nikon had already planned for a full-frame body since 2003!

Another side note, the "red swoosh" below the mode dial and red vertical line on grip (previous models) was Giorgetto's "signature" on Nikon cameras. According to him, the rational behind the "red swoosh"  is just for aesthetic purposes.

© Nikon

© Nikon

 Below is a brief interview of Giorgetto Giugiar on the development of Nikon D3 design:

Enjoy!