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Monday 21 March 2011

NIKON D3S

Nikon’s first FX format camera to feature high-definition movie recording offers photographers a whole new level of creative flexibility. The D3S features a highly sensitive 12.1 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor that boasts an ISO range of 200 to 12800. The D-movie function offers superior movie capture in stereo* sound and features a Save Selected frame option to speed up productivity. Nikon’s acclaimed 51-point AF system offers high sensitivity in low-light and superb performance when tracking fast moving subjects. An advanced image sensor cleaning function reduces the impact of dust spots and three alternative crop modes enhance shooting flexibility. The EXPEED image processing engine and expansive buffer enables you to shoot up to 9 fps for extended bursts. Protected by a tough, environmentally-sealed magnesium alloy body, the D3S redraws the boundaries for professional action photography.

FEATURES
    12.1 megapixel FX (full-frame) CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.
    ISO 200 - 12800: extendable up to 102,400 (equivalent) with the Hi-3 setting and down to ISO 100 (equivalent) with the Lo-1 setting.
    9fps consecutive shooting (11fps in DX Crop mode).
    D-Movie records high-definition (HD) movie clips in stereo sound (Compatible stereo microphone required). Features Edit start/stop and Save selected frame functions, as well as AF support in Tripod mode.
    Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system: individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings.
    EXPEED image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.
    920,000 dot 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with wide, 170-degree viewing angle.
    Three Crop Modes: DX format 5:4 ratio and 1.2x. The DX crop mode can be automatically enabled when a DX lens is attached.
    In-camera RAW processing saves time in post-production by enabling JPEG compression, Size, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Picture Control, Noise Reduction, Color space and Vignette Control image settings to be applied to RAW (NEF) files in the camera.
    Quiet shooting mode: perfect for discrete photography, the sound of the camera's mirror return mechanism is noticeably reduced.
    Highly accurate, durable Kevlar/carbon fibre-composite shutter unit: standard rating of 300, 000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec and flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
    HDMI video output interface enables connection to high-definition video systems.
    Durable Magnesium alloy body built to withstand the rigors of the harshest of environments.
    Wireless LAN and Ethernet support via optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4
    SPECIFICATION
    Effective Pixels12.1 million
    TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
    Lens MountNikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
    Picture AngleEquivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
    Image SensorCMOS sensor, 36.0 × 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format
    Total Pixels12.87 million
    Dust-reduction SystemImage Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required).
    Image Size (pixels)1. FX format (36×24): 4,256 × 2,832 (large), 3,184 × 2,120 (medium), 2,128 × 1,416 (small) 1.1.2× (30×20): 3,552 × 2,368 (large), 2,656 × 1,776 (medium), 1,776 × 1,184 (small) 1. DX format (24×16): 2,784 × 1,848 (large), 2,080 × 1,384 (medium), 1,392 × 920 (small) 1. 5:4 (30×24): 3,552 × 2,832 (large), 2,656 × 2,120 (medium), 1,776 × 1,416 (small)
    File Format1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, 2) TIFF (RGB), 3) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available, 4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
    Picture Control SystemFour setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted
    Storage MediaCompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
    Double SlotSlot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
    File SystemCompliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, and PictBridge
    ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
    Frame CoverageFX (36x24): Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal), 1.2x (30x20): Approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal), DX (24x16): Approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal), 5:4 (30x24): Approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal)
    MagnificationApprox. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
    Eyepoint18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
    Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1 m-1
    Reflex MirrorQuick return
    Depth-of-field PreviewWhen Pv (depth-of-field preview) button is pressed, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
    Lens ApertureInstant return, electronically controlled
    Compatible Lenses1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR*1: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions) 2) DX NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/1.2x (30×20)/5:4 (30x24) image size 3) Other AF NIKKOR*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: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only) Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster *1. IX- NIKKOR lenses cannot be used *2. Excluding AF- NIKKOR lenses for F3AF
    TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
    Speed1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
    Flash Sync SpeedX = 1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 s
    Release ModesSingle frame, continuous low speed, continuous high speed, quiet shutter-release, self-timer, mirror up
    Frame Advance Rate (CIPA Guidelines)• DX (24×16): Up to approx. 9 fps (CL) or approx. 9 to 11 fps (CH) • Other image areas: Up to approx. 9 fps
    Self-timerElectronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s
    MeteringTTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
    Metering System1) 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)
    Metering Range1) 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°C/68°F)
    Exposure Meter CouplingCombined CPU and AI
    Exposure Modes1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
    Exposure Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
    Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
    ISO SensitivityISO 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
    Active D-LightingCan be selected from [Auto], [Extra high], [High], [Normal], [Low] or [Off]
    ADL Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
    AutofocusNikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors); AF fine tuning possible
    Detection Range-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
    Lens Servo1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Focus PointCan be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
    AF-area Mode1) Single-point AF 2) Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-tracking)] 3) Auto-area AF
    Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF)
    Flash Control1) TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400 2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens 3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22S 4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900 and 800
    Flash Modes1) Front curtain sync 2) Slow sync 3) Rear-curtain sync 4) Red-eye reduction 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
    Flash-ready IndicatorLights when Speedlight such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
    Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock
    Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
    Sync TerminalISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
    White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 options), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), and color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000 K), all with fine tuning
    White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
    ModesTripod, Hand-held
    Autofocus• Tripod: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame • Hand-held: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)
    Flicker Reduction50 Hz and 60 Hz
    Frame Size (pixels)1,280 × 720/24 fps, 640 × 424/24 fps, 320 × 216/24 fps
    File FormatAVI
    Compression FormatMotion-JPEG
    AudioMicrophone sensitivity can be adjusted
    ISO SensitivityISO 200 to 12800 (ISO 6400 to Hi 3 in high-sensitivity movie mode)
    LCD Monitor3-in., approx. 921k-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
    Playback FunctionFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, image comment (up to 36 characters), and voice memo input and playback
    USBHi-Speed USB
    Video OutputNTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available
    HDMI OutputType C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
    Audio InputStereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
    10-pin Remote TerminalCan be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA 0183 version 2.01 and 3.01 (requires optional GPS Cable MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
    Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
    BatteryOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4
    AC AdapterAC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
    Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm/6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.
    WeightApprox. 1,240 g/2 lb. 12 oz. without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover
    Temperature0-40°C/32-104°F
    HumidityUnder 85% (no condensation)
    Supplied Accessories*Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC5, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM
    Main Optional AccessoriesWireless Transmitter WT-4A/B/C/D/E**, GPS Unit GP-1, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

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