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    Nikon unveils the D3S pro-level digital SLR

    adminBy adminOctober 14, 2009Updated:December 9, 20203 Comments2 Mins Read

    Nikon’s new FX-format digital SLR flagship camera was launched today – the 12.1 megapixel Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) D3S. It’s got some exciting updates over its predecessor (the 3D) that include a 720p / 24fps HD video mode and a new Hi3 extended sensitivity setting that allows stills and movie capture at a whopping ISO 102,400.

    The new powerhouse, set to ship in late November, offers a slew of features like:

    • ISO performance: ISO 12800 as standard, expandable to ISO equivalent of 102,400 (Hi 3)
    • Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.1 effective megapixels
    • Improved D-Movie function including High-Sensitivity Movie mode and flicker reduction function
    • Nikon’s Integrated Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function
    • Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image processing
    • Active D-Lighting with bracketing for up to 5 frames
    • Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape and Portrait can be downloaded from Nikon website)
    • Quick response with approx. 0.12 seconds start-up time and approx. 0.04 seconds shutter-release time lag
    • 9-frames-per-second shooting rate in FX format, 11 fps in DX crop (CIPA Guidelines)
    • Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, for more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance
    • Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points
    • Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format
    • Durable shutter unit proven by 300,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera
    • Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,200 frames per charge (based on CIPA Standards)
    • Easy-to-access Live View modes with dedicated button
    • Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
    • High-definition (approx. 921k-dot), 170° viewing angle, 3-in. VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass

    Check out the full specs for yourself.

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