The Nikon D3S

The long awaited and rumored Nikon D3S,



Nikon D3S Key Features

* New 12.1 megapixel Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
* ISO 200 - 12800 (ISO 100 - 102,400 in Boost mode)
* 720p / 24 fps HD movie mode
* Eleven frames per second in continuous and DX mode
* Larger buffer for 48 RAW frames in one burst (18 on the D3)
* Multi-CAM3500FX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage), fine-tuned for improved acquisition and tracking
* In-camera RAW processing
* Also supports DX lenses, viewfinder automatically masks (5.1 megapixels with DX lens)
* 14-bit A/D conversion, 12 channel readout
* Nikon EXPEED image processor
* Super fast operation (power-up 12 ms, shutter lag 41 ms, black-out 74 ms)
* Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 300,000 exposure durability
* Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)
* Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)
* Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)
* Dual Compact Flash card slots (overflow, back-up, RAW on 1 / JPEG on 2, Stills on 1 / Movies on 2, copy)
* Compact Flash UDMA support
* 3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor
* Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or improved (30% faster) contrast detect Auto Focus
* Virtual horizon indicates if camera is level, available on the LCD during video capture
* HDMI HD video output
* 'Active D-Lighting' 'Extra High' setting (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
* Detailed 'Control Panel' type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness
* Buttons sealed against moisture
* Dual battery charger as standard

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09101403NikonD3shandson.asp

Looks good...wonder how much it gonna cost

simmon ur next is D3 or D3s??

simmon wrote:Looks good...wonder how much it gonna cost

Seems like it will be retailing for $5199 (roughly RM17,532.30), seems like a pricey model.

Source : http://www.softsailor.com/news/9102-nikon-d3s-dslr-unveiled-and-coming-in-november-for-a-5199-price.html

Wow...about 4k diff compare to D3

That much money for the high ISO and the larger buffer for RAW

Should be worth getting it...but D3 price is still not affordable

who say so? the choice is yours.... airplanes or D3s ....hahaha

simmon u sure can one believe urself!! come on D3 D3 D3

Hanne wrote:simmon u sure can one believe urself!! come on D3 D3 D3

Should be D3S D3S D3S

oh my god... it's so poisoning in here.. i think it'll be soon hanne and nick got their 7D and simmon and max got their D3s... oh no oh no... what should i go for...

maxgoh wrote:who say so? the choice is yours.... airplanes or D3s ....hahaha

agree with wat master max say

I love airplanes more :{

The D3S appeared at Nikon Roadshow at MV. Credits to Steven.

changshong wrote:........ simmon and max got their D3s...

If u subsidise, sure we buy

Saw some samples of high ISO performance from D3S,

But its a facebook album tho, link below.

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=185854&id=719891275#/album.php?page=1&aid=185854&id=719891275

Some shots,

25,600


51,200


102,400


Wonder how can he actually check his focus in the viewfinder lol. Must be pretty dark.