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Nikon D3s Body

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Detailed Specifications
Image Sensor Format FX
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size 36.0 x 23.9mm
Total Pixels 12.87 million
Effective Pixels 12.1 million
Image Area (pixels) FX-format
(L) 4,256 x 2,832
(M) 3,184 x 2,120
(S) 2,128 x 1,416

1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 3,552 x 2,368
(M) 2,656 x 1,776
(S) 1,776 x 1,184

5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 3,552 x 2,832
(M) 2,656 x 2,120
(S) 1,776 x 1,416

DX-format
(L) 2,784 x 1,848
(M) 2,080 x 1,384
(S) 1,392 x 920
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 9 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options
FX-format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
LCD Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type
VGA TFT
Super Density
 
LCD Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
LCD Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 12,800 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensiitvity Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Hi-1, (ISO-25,600 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps

Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV step

Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV step
Storage Media CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive©
Card Slot 2 CompactFlash© cards
File Format Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB)
WAV
File System
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
 
Exposure Modes Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Range
1) 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 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
Exposure Lock Yes
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Bracketing Yes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter Release Modes
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Movie Modes
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps
VGA 640 x 424/24 fps
QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
White Balance Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
Live View Shooting Handheld mode
Tripod mode
Playback Functions Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Voice Memo
D-Movie Playback
Image Comment
Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses 1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported

2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/ 1:2 (30x20) image size /5:4 (30x24)

3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*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 AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Picture Angle
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX-format is selected)
Viewfinder SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 100%
Viewfinder Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) 
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Focusing Screen BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B 
Interchangeable Focusing Screens Yes
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
Lens Aperture
Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Autofocus System
Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in Live View (Tripod) mode]
 
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
Focus Modes Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manua
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable Settings
In-Camera Image Editing Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Edit Movie with Save Selected Frame
Built-in Flash No
External Flash Shoe
Yes
External Flash Shoe Type Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes 
Save/Load Camera settings Yes 
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes 
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/250
X-Sync Speed
1/250
FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/8000
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Control
1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens
3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s
4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900 or SB-800
Flash Sync Terminal Yes
Accessory Shoe Yes
Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
World Time Setting Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
Battery Type Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adapter EH-6 AC Adapter
Battery Charger
MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
Image Comment Yes
Up to 36 characters
Voice Memo Function Yes
Battery Life (shots per charge)
Approx. 4,200 shots (CIPA)
4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)
Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
Approx. Dimensions Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
Approx. Weight 43.7 oz. (1,240g)
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Supplied Software Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional Accessories WT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-6 AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
Supplied Accessories
  • EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-22 Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable
  • EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
  • AN-DC5 Camera Strap
  • BF-1B Body Cap
  • BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • DK-17 Eyepiece
  • BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover
  • USB Cable Clip
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
 

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