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Nikon D3S Body Only



12.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera
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Nikon D3S Body Only
# Key Features:
# ISO performance: ISO 12800 as standard, expandable to ISO equivalent of 102400 (Hi 3)
# Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.1 effective megapixels
# Improved D-Movie function including High-Sensitivity Movie mode and flicker reduction function
# Nikons Integrated Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function
# Incorporates Nikons original EXPEED digital image processing
# Active D-Lighting with bracketing for up to 5 frames
# Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape and Portrait can be downloaded from Nikon website)
# Quick response with approx. 0.12 seconds start-up time and approx. 0.04 seconds shutter-release time lag
# 9-frames-per-second shooting rate in FX format, 11 fps in DX crop (CIPA Guidelines)
# Nikons original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, for more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance
# Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points
# Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format
# Durable shutter unit proven by 300,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera
# Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,200 frames per charge (based on CIPA Standards)
# Easy-to-access Live View modes with dedicated button
# Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
# High-definition (approx. 921k-dot), 170 degree viewing angle, 3-in. VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass
# Key Specifications:
# Effective pixels: 12.1 million
# Image sensor: CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm
# total pixels: 12.87 million
# Nikon FX format
# Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
# can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2 or 3 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 12800
# auto ISO sensitivity control available
# Storage media: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
# Monitor: 3-in., approx. 921k-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
# Exposure metering
# TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
# 1) Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses)
# color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
# color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
# 2) Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)
# 3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
# Exposure modes:
# 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program
# 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
# 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
# 4) Manual (M)
# Interface: Hi-Speed USB
# Power sources: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
# Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.)

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