Nikon D3s - dcviews


D3s
at a glance
4256 x 2832



3" lcd viewer (VGA)

CF I / II, UDMA compliant

EN-EL4(a) Li-ion

Nikon D3s review summary


camera date	Oct 09
pixels / class	12.9M	Pro SLR digital camera

overall rating		14 reviews
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Nikon D3s specifications

lens / zoom	Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts (DX and D or G-type: all functions supported)
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	(3D) color matrix / center weighted / spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 7 manual presets, color temperature fine-tuning
shutter	auto \| manual / B, 30s - 1/8000s
exposure	+/- 5EV in 1/1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	ISO hot-shoe, 5 sync modes
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	200 - 12800 in 1/1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100, 102400)
image size	FX format 4256x2832 / 3184x2120 / 2128x1416; 1.2 x (30x20) 3,552 x 2,368 2,656 x 1,776 1,776 x 1,184; DX format 2784x1848 / 2080x1384 / 1392x920; 5:4 (30x24) 3,552 x 2,832 2,656 x 2,120 1,776 x 1,416
image format	raw / jpeg (exif 2.21)
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lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 3s, 10s, 20s
video options	avi, with sound - 1280x720, 640x424, 320x216 (24fps)
audio options
connectivity	usb 2.0 (high speed); video (NTSC / PAL); HDMI
storage	double slot for compact flash I / II, UDMA compliant
platform
extra features	sensor dedusting CMOS sensor 36.0 x 23.9 mm focal length factors 1, 1.2, 1.5 live view (2 modes)


Nikon D3s links


Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
24Apr10	Nikon D3s DSLR review at DigitalCameraReview
17Apr10	Nikon D3s DSLR review at Imaging-resource
15Mar10	Nikon D3s DSLR camera review at PhotoReview
11Feb10	Nikon D3s DSLR review at digitalkamera (de)
04Feb10	Nikon D3s DSLR review at PhotographyBLOG
30Nov09	Nikon D3s DSLR camera review at dkamera (de)
10Nov09	Nikon D3s DSLR review at ePHOTOzine
Introductions, previews and other reviews
05Nov09	A first look at Nikon D3S high ISO by Rob Galbraith
15Oct09	Nikon UK D3s video preview at photo-i
14Oct09	Nikon D3s DSLR in-depth review at dpreview
14Oct09	Nikon D3s FX DSLR preview at DP-Now
14Oct09	Nikon D3s first look at the Amateur Photographer
14Jun11	Canon EOS 1D MkIV vs Nikon D3S at ePHOTOzine
18Feb10	Nikon D3s DSLR review notes at OutbackPhoto
News, guides, hints & tips
14Oct09	Nikon announces flagship D3s Digital SLR camera
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Nikon SLR Talk Forum
	robgalbraith.com nikon SLR forum
	dpreview.com Nikon Talk Forum
	Forums at the Nikonians
	imaging-resource.com Nikon Forum
	steves-digicams.com Nikon Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Nikon D3s announcement clippings

Standing on the shoulders of the renowned D3, the D3S takes the potential of Nikon's proprietary FX format to incredible new levels designed to meet or exceed a professional's high standards. The D3S delivers ISO 200 to ISO 12800 as standard, with the excellent noise control and wide dynamic range that the D3 is famous for. This provides photographers of any discipline with additional latitude to achieve quality images in most lighting situations. When needed, ISO sensitivity can be expanded from Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) up to Hi 3 (ISO 102400 equivalent), making a significant difference in extremely low-lit shooting scenarios and other situations where faster shutter speeds or more depth of field is required.

In a first for an FX-format flagship, the D3S incorporates the HD-quality D-Movie function, letting users take full advantage of the wide dynamic range and high ISO performance, including the breakthrough High-Sensitivity Movie mode. The D3S's D-Movie also offers compatibility with an external stereo recording microphone, as well as convenient in-camera editing functions such as the ability to select the starting or ending points in order to trim D-Movie footage, as well as the option to save selected movie frames as JPEGs. The D3S shoots approximately 9-frames-per-second high-speed continuous shooting in FX format and 11 fps in DX format, with a buffer twice the size of the D3's. These features, along with a 0.04-second* shutter release time lag and improved AF accuracy work seamlessly for lightning-fast responses. Various improvements in ergonomics, operation, and reliability, such as image sensor cleaning, will help photographers focus on shooting under any conditions. When combined with state-of-the-art NIKKOR lenses and the Nikon Total Imaging System, which includes Nikon Speedlights, wireless transmitters and various software, the D3S delivers exceptional quality and versatility for an unprecedented variety of professional and personal assignments.