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Nikon D3s
Product # NK25466

Discontinued

Rugged construction houses barrier-breaking technologies, delivering low-noise 12,800 ISO still shooting at up to 9-fps, with 24-fps cinema-quality HD video.

Features
  • Nikon-original FX-format CMOS Sensor
    Newly engineered for striking image fidelity and low-noise, optimizing pixel size and count in a 12.1-megapixel sensor to produce extraordinarily rich files.
  • Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 12,800
    Renowned low-noise performance at 12,800, plus expanded settings to an astounding ISO 102,400 (equivalent) and ISO 100 (equivalent).
  • Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS
    Secure exacting moments in time with an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images.
  • HD Video Capture
    Record smooth 24 fps HD video, leveraging low-noise D3S image quality along with high fidelity stereo sound capability.
  • One-button Live View with Two Shooting Modes
    Two modes for studio or remote shooting—Tripod Mode offers 27x magnification for precise focus confirmation.
  • 3-Inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
    D3S monitors are individually calibrated during assembly to assure accuracy.
  • Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
    Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust on the optical low-pass filter, safeguarding image quality.
  • Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
    Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low-noise and fast image processing.
  • Fast, Accurate 51-Point AF System
    4 Dynamic modes and 15 cross-type sensors deliver AF precision and razor sharpness.
  • 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Nikon-pioneered RGB metering includes color information to intelligently determine more accurate exposures.
  • Scene Recognition System
    Referencing an onboard image database, teamed with RGB metering, SRS enhances exposure and white balance evaluation and improves AF speed and accuracy.
  • Rugged and Precise Magnesium Alloy Construction
    Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference with a self-diagnostic shutter mechanism tested to exceed 300,000 cycles.
  • Nikon Picture Control
    Four preset options and 9 customizable settings provide personalized style control.
  • 100% Viewfinder Coverage
    Dual CF Card Slots with Overflow, Backup and Copy Options
  • Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
    Approx. 4,200 Images per Battery Charge
Includes
  • D3sBody
  • EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-22 Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable
  • EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
  • AN-DC5 Camera Strap
  • BF-1B Body Cap
  • BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • DK-17 Eyepiece
  • BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover
  • USB Cable Clip
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Nikon Warranty

Specifications
Image Sensor Format FX
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 36.0 x 23.9mm
Total Pixels 12.87 million
Effective Pixels 12.1 million
Image Area (pixels) FX-format
(L) 4,256 x 2,832
(M) 3,184 x 2,120
(S) 2,128 x 1,416

1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 3,552 x 2,368
(M) 2,656 x 1,776
(S) 1,776 x 1,184

5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 3,552 x 2,832
(M) 2,656 x 2,120
(S) 1,776 x 1,416

DX-format
(L) 2,784 x 1,848
(M) 2,080 x 1,384
(S) 1,392 x 920
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 9 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options FX-format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
LCD Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type
VGA TFT
Super Density
LCD Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
LCD Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 7 levels
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes<
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 12,800 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

Hi-1, (ISO-25,600 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps

Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV step

Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV step

Storage Media CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive©
Card Slot 2 CompactFlash© cards
File Format Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB)
WAV
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
Exposure Modes Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Exposure Metering System 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU
AI
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
Exposure Lock Yes
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Bracketing Yes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Movie Modes Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps
VGA 640 x 424/24 fps
QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
White Balance Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
Live View Shooting Handheld mode
Tripod mode
Playback Functions Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Voice Memo
D-Movie Playback
Image Comment
nterface Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses

1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported

2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/ 1:2 (30x20) image size /5:4 (30x24)

3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II

4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II

5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Picture Angle Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX-format is selected)
Viewfinder SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 100%
Viewfinder Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
nterchangeable Focusing Screens Yes
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
Lens Aperture Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Autofocus System Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in Live View (Tripod) mode]
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
Focus Modes Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable Settings
n-Camera Image Editing Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Edit Movie with Save Selected Frame
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/250
FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/8000
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Control 1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens
3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s
4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900 or SB-800
Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
Battery / Batteries EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor EH-6 AC Adapter
Battery Charger MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
mage Comment Yes
Up to 36 characters
Voice Memo Function Yes
Battery Life (shots per charge) Approx. 4,200 shots (CIPA)
4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)
Approx. Dimensions Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
Approx. Weight 43.7 oz. (1,240g)