Nikon D3S Camera: The ISO Revolution

Nikon D3S is finally here. Another toy in search for perfect results in low light. Take a look at ISO range of 200 – 12,800 + three additional boost levels up to a 102,400 equivalent! And what’s more it takes DSLR movie capture to the next level. More details:

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