Nikon D3S

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Model Name:	Nikon D3S
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D3S
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$5199.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2009-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	49.7 oz (1,410 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	12.9
Effective Megapixels:	12.1
Sensor Format:	Nikon FX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.70"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 3184 x 2120 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1848 (5.1 MP, 3:2), 2080 x 1384 (2.9 MP, 3:2), 1392 x 920 (1.3 MP, Other), 3552 x 2832 (10.1 MP, 5:4), 2656 x 2120 (5.6 MP, 5:4), 1776 x 1416 (2.5 MP, 5:4), 3552 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 2656 x 1776 (4.7 MP, Other), 1776 x 1184 (2.1 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x424, 320x216
Movie Frame Rate:	24, 24, 24
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	Motion JPEG
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired
Other Connection:	HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL4a
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	4,200
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
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