D3S

Key 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
• Available late November 2009

Tech Specs

• 
  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
   
• 
  Interface
  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
   
• 
  Interchangeable 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
   
• 
  In-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
   
• 
  Built-in Flash
  No
   
• 
  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
   
• 
  X-Sync Speed
  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
   
• 
  Flash Sync Terminal
  Yes
   
• 
  Accessory Shoe
  Yes
   
• 
  Self-timer
  Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
   
• 
  World Time Setting
  Yes
   
• 
  Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
  Yes
   
• 
  Battery Type
  Rechargeable
   
• 
  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
   
• 
  Image 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)
   
• 
  Tripod Socket
  ¼ inch 20
   
• 
  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)
   
• 
  Supported Languages
  Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
   
• 
  Supplied Software
  Software Suite CD-ROM
   
• 
  Optional Accessories
  WT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-6 AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
   
• 
  Supplied Accessories
  • 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

  *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
   

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.