Nikon D3s Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D3s Digital SLR Camera is Compatible with HDMI output. Type C connector is employed.With the optional GPS Unit GP-1, location information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and time are automatically recorded to each image’s EXIF data.The Time Adjustment feature, which adjusts your camera’s time zone, is also available using the GP-1.Especially useful for group assignments that require several D3S cameras to be synchronized.

Specifications

• ISO performance: ISO 12800 as standard, expandable to ISO equivalent of 102400 (Hi 3)
• Large pixel pitch: the 12.1-megapixel FX-format advantage
• New and improved D-Movie function
• Image sensor cleaning: assured protection
• EXPEED: Nikon’s comprehensive approach to quality digital images
• Lateral chromatic aberration reduction: edge-to-edge sharpness
• Active D-Lighting: rescuing tone in highlights and shadows
• Picture Control: custom-tailored tone and color
• Speed and readiness throughout the workflow
• 9-frames-per-second shooting rate in FX-format, 11 fps in DX crop
• Scene Recognition System: enlightened accuracy and intelligence
• 51-point AF: fast and accurate subject acquisition
• Sophisticated AE with highlight analysis
• Informed auto white balance
• Approx. 100% frame coverage
• Superior durability
• Twin CF card slots
• Long-life battery
• Easy-to-access Live View mode
• Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
• 3-in., approx. 921k-dot color, 170º viewing angle LCD monitor
• Newly added image area of 1.2x crop (30 x 20) format with approx. 8.4 megapixels.
• Multiple exposure operation that can be repeated by designating the function to the bracketing button.
• Electronic virtual horizon that is available in Live View shooting.
• Extended menu banks that stores up to four combinations of exposure mode, shutter speed and aperture value.

Technical Details

Model

• Brand : Nikon
• Model : D3s

Type of Camera

• Single-lens reflex digital camera

Effective Pixels

• 12.1 million

Image Sensor

• Nikon FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor

Image Size (Pixels)

• FX format : 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S], 5:4 (30 x 24): 3,552 x 2,832[L], 2,656 x 2,120 [M], 1,776 x 1,416 [S]
• DX format : 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S], 1.2× (30×20): 3,552 × 2,368[L], 2,656 × 1,776[M], 1,776 × 1,184[S]
• D-movie : 1280 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps, 320 x 216 / 24fps 

Sensitivity

• ISO 200 to 12,800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1, HI-2 and HI-3 (ISO 102,400) sensitivity decreases approx. LO-0.3, LO-0.5, LO-0.7 and LO-1 (ISO 100)

File Format

• NEF
• TIFF (RGB), JPEG
• AVI movie

Storage Media

• CompactFlash™ (CF) Card

Shooting Modes

• Single frame shooting [S] mode
• Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1-9 fps
• Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 9 fps (9-11 fps with DX format)
• Quiet shutter-release
• Self-timer mode
• Mirror-up mode
• D-Movie

White Balance

• Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose colour temp., White balance preset

LCD Monitor Size

• 3.0", 921,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment

Playback Function

• Full frame
• Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) with playback zoom
• Movie playback
• Slideshow
• Histogram display
• Highlights
• Auto image rotation
• Image comment
• Voice memo input and playback 

Interface

• USB 2.0, Video output, HDMI output, Stereo mini-pin audio input

Autofocus

• TTL phase detection, 51 focus points by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV Focal-plane contrast

Focus Modes

• Single-servo AF (AF-S)
• Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
• Focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
• Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder can be selected from 51 focus area

Exposure Control

• Programmed Auto [P]
• Shutter-Priority Auto [S]
• Aperture-Priority Auto [A]
• Manual [M]

Auto Exposure Bracketing

• 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 steps to (+-) 1.0 EV

Shutter

• Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
• 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus bulb and X250

Flash Control

• 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, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400
• Auto aperture: Available with SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens
• Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
• Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800

Flash Sync Modes

• Front-curtain sync
• Red-eye reduction
• Red-eye reduction with Slow sync
• Slow sync
• Rear-curtain sync

Sync Terminal

• ISO 519 standard terminal, with built-in rubber cap

Self-Timer

• Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.

Supported Languages

• Total of 20 languages:Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Power Requirements Rechargeable

• EN-EL4a/EL4 Li-ion Battery, EH-6 AC adapter (optional)

Battery Life

• Approx. 4200 shots

Tripod Socket

• 1/4 in. (ISO1222)

Dimensions

• 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm

Weight

• 1,240 g