Nikon D3S

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelD3S
    Predecessor ModelNikon D3
    Successor ModelNikon D4
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor FormatFX
    Sensor SizeFull Frame
    Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm
    Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range200 - 12,800
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400
    Photo
    ProcessorEXPEED
    Max Image Resolution4256 x 2832
    Other Resolutions3552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 920
    Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), 12 Presets with fine tuning, and Manual, P.Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps),P. White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
    WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Live View
    Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
    Number of Focus Points51
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon F
    Crop Factor1x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologyLow-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution921k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps
    Mirror Lock Up
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesFront curtain
    Rear curtain
    Red-Eye
    Slow Sync
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
    ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

    ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Modes3D 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)

    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)

    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 Range0 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO3253
    DxO Color Depth23.5
    DxO Dynamic Range12.0
    DxO Overall Score82
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesYes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fps
    Interval Recording With Optional Remote Trigger
    Video FormatsMotion JPEG
    Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output
    Speaker
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi optional
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity0 to 85%
    Physical
    Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
    Weight (inc. batteries)1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL4a
    Battery Life4200 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
    Orientation Sensor
    Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
    Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator


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