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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Successor: |
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Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Model Number: |
P6000 |
D3S |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$5199.95 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2008-09-30 |
2009-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
9.5 oz
(270 g)
includes batteries
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49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.7 in.
(107 x
66 x
42 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
13.5 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.80 microns |
8.46 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
35 |
82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.0 |
23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.2 |
12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
129 |
3,253 |
Image Resolution: |
4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3168 x 3168
(10.0 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
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,
Other), 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,
3:2), 1776 x 1184
(2.1 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), .NRW raw |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
0.8 |
9.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (15)
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1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI |
Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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Yes |
HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Nikkor ED, 9 elements in 7 groups |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
112mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6 -
24mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/2.7 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity
0.8 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast-detect, Multi-area AF |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Non-TTL optical, real-image optical zoom |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
27.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (64 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto (64 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (64 - 100 / 200 / 400), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (at reduced 3 megapixel resolution) |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area |
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, SPorts, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, Museum, Fireworks, Copy, Backlight, Panorama assist |
None |
Self Timer: |
10 and 2 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Off, Fill, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 0.3 to 6.0m (W), 0.3 to 3.0m (T) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
CF1 |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.NRW raw |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Movie File Format: |
AVI |
Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
48.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Wired LAN |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.44 |
0.34 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
5.38 |
0.34 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
8 |
58 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.34 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
0.8 |
9.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
6 |
90 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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41 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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36 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.58 seconds |
0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.74 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.51 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.423 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.305 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.88 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.058 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Optical Viewfinder AF lag:
51-point Auto-Area Full AF = 0.361s
Live View AF Lag:
Hand-held mode Full AF = 0.511s
Tripod mode Full AF = 2.66s
Tripod mode Prefocused = 0.423 |
Startup Time: |
3.0 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
7.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
260 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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4200 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Usable Battery Types: |
EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
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PictureProject |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Optical image stabilization, Hot-shoe, built-in GPS. |
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