Power. Precision. Performance.
The Blueprint for Versatility
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 USA 1 year limited warranty included
Kit Includes:
D3S Camera Body
EN-EL4a 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
The Blueprint for Versatility
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 USA 1 year limited warranty included
Kit Includes:
D3S Camera Body
EN-EL4a 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
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Image Sensor FormatFX
Image Sensor TypeCMOS-
Sensor Size36.0 x 23.9mm
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Total Pixels12.87 million
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Effective Pixels12.1 million
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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 resolution9 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting OptionsFX-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 Size3 in. diagonal
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LCD Monitor TypeVGA TFT
Super Density -
LCD Monitor Resolution921,000 Dots
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LCD Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
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LCD Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness, 7 levels
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Shutter typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Bulb Shutter SettingYes
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Mirror Lock UpYes
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Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity12,800in steps of 1/3
1/2
1EV -
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
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Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
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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
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Storage MediaCompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive© -
Card Slot2 CompactFlash© cards
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File FormatUncompressed 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 SystemCompliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21 -
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P) with flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M) -
Exposure Metering System1,005-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)
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Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
AI -
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1 -
Exposure LockYes
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button -
Exposure BracketingYes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 -
Shutter Release ModesSingle-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 ModesMovie with sound
HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24fps -
White BalanceSun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting -
White Balance BracketingYes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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Live View ShootingHandheld mode
Tripod mode -
Playback FunctionsFull 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 -
InterfaceHi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal -
Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
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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
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Picture AngleEquivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX-format is selected)
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ViewfinderSLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
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Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 100%
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
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Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
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Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
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Interchangeable Focusing ScreensYes
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
Clear Matte VI - Type E -
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox.
0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
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Lens ApertureInstant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
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Depth-of-field ControlYes
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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]
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Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
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Autofocus Fine TuneYes
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Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual -
Single-point AF ModeYes
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Dynamic AF ModeYes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) -
Auto-area AF ModeYes
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Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) -
Picture ControlStandard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable Settings -
In-Camera Image EditingTrim
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 FlashNo
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Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
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Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
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Save/Load Camera settingsYes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System CompatibilityYes
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Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/250
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X-Sync Speed1/250
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FP High Speed SyncUp to 1/8000
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Flash Sync ModesFront-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 TerminalYes
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Accessory ShoeYes
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Self-timerElectronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
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World Time SettingYes
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Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
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Battery TypeRechargeable
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Battery / BatteriesEN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery -
AC AdaptorEH-6 AC Adapter
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Battery ChargerMH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger -
Image CommentYes
Up to 36 characters -
Voice Memo FunctionYes
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Battery Life (shots per charge)Approx. 4,200 shots (CIPA)
4,700 shots (Nikon Standard) -
Tripod Socket¼ inch 20
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Approx. DimensionsWidth 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
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Approx. Weight43.7 oz. (1,240g)
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Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
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Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
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Optional AccessoriesWT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-6 AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
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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
