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Used Details
- Item Condition:
- Shutter: 6205. Clean Body. Fully Tested
- Warranty: 90 day Vistek warranty.
- Accessories: Box, Battery w/Charger, Usb & A/V Cables, Manual.
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Product Highlights
- Available in Toronto
- Toronto In Stock
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Overview
Rugged construction houses barrier-breaking technologies, delivering low-noise 12,800 ISO still shooting at up to 9-fps, with 24-fps cinema-quality HD video.
Nikon-original FX-format CMOS Sensor
Newly engineered for striking image fidelity and low-noise, optimizing pixel size and count in a 12.1-megapixel sensor to produce extraordinarily rich files.
Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 12,800
Renowned low-noise performance at 12,800, plus expanded settings to an astounding ISO 102,400 (equivalent) and ISO 100 (equivalent).
Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS
Secure exacting moments in time with an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images.
HD Video Capture
Record smooth 24 fps HD video, leveraging low-noise D3S image quality along with high fidelity stereo sound capability.
One-button Live View with Two Shooting Modes
Two modes for studio or remote shooting—Tripod Mode offers 27x magnification for precise focus confirmation.
3-Inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
D3S monitors are individually calibrated during assembly to assure accuracy.
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust on the optical low-pass filter, safeguarding image quality.
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low-noise and fast image processing.
Fast, Accurate 51-Point AF System
4 Dynamic modes and 15 cross-type sensors deliver AF precision and razor sharpness.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Nikon-pioneered RGB metering includes color information to intelligently determine more accurate exposures.
Scene Recognition System
Referencing an onboard image database, teamed with RGB metering, SRS enhances exposure and white balance evaluation and improves AF speed and accuracy.
Rugged and Precise Magnesium Alloy Construction
Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference with a self-diagnostic shutter mechanism tested to exceed 300,000 cycles.
Nikon Picture Control
Four preset options and 9 customizable settings provide personalized style control.
- 100% Viewfinder Coverage
- Dual CF Card Slots with Overflow, Backup and Copy Options
- Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
- Approx. 4,200 Images per Battery Charge
Available late November 2009
For Québec Residents – Disclosure Under the Consumer Protection Act
In compliance with Bill 29, Vistek does not guarantee the availability of replacement parts, repair services, or maintenance or repair information for products sold by Vistek.
Coverage provided through applicable manufacturer warranties, if any, remains in effect. Customers are encouraged to contact the manufacturer directly for information regarding the availability of replacement parts, repair services, or maintenance information.
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Product Specifications
| 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 |
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