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D3S (Body Only)

Product Number: 25466

Rugged construction houses barrier-breaking technologies, delivering low-noise 12,800 ISO still shooting at up to 9-fps, with exceptionally rich 24-fps HD video.

Nikon-original FX-format CMOS Sensor
Low-Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 12,800
Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS

Now:: $5,199.95

Overview

Nikon-original FX-format CMOS Sensor
Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 12,800
Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS
HD Video Capture
One-button Live View with Two Shooting Modes
3-Inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Fast, Accurate 51-Point AF System
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Scene Recognition System
Rugged and Precise Magnesium Alloy Construction
Nikon Picture 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

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Tech Specs

Type	-
Dust-Off Reference Photo	Yes
Live View Autofocus	-
Live View Scene Auto Selector	-
Movie Metering	-
Movie Metering method	-
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	-
Movie Maximum recording time	-
Movie File Format	-
Movie Video Compression	-
Movie Audio recording format	-
Movie Audio recording device	-
Image Area (pixels)	FX-format (L) 4256 x 2832 (M) 3184 x 2120 (S) 2128 x 1416 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) 3552 x 2832 (M) 2656 x 2120 (S) 1776 x 1416 DX-format (L) 2784 x 1848 (M) 2080 x 1384 (S) 1392 x 920
Movie	Movie with soundHD 1280x720 / 24 fpsVGA 640x424 / 24 fpsQVGA 320x216 / 24fps
Movie Audio	-
Monitor Size	3 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots
Monitor Type	VGA TFTSuper Density
Monitor Angle of View	170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments	Brightness, 7 levels
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator	Yes
Playback Functions	Full frameThumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)ZoomMovie PlaybackSlideshowHistogram displayAuto image rotationImage Comment (up to 36 characters)Shooting dataHighlight point displayVoice Memo
In-Camera Image Editing	TrimD-LightingColor BalanceImage OverlaySide-by-Side ComparisonFilter EffectsMonochromeNEF (RAW) ProcessingRed-eye CorrectionResizeEdit Movie with Save Selected Frame
File Format	Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percentCompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percentJPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal QualityTIFF (RGB)WAV
Image Stabilization	-
Image Comment	YesUp to 36 characters
Voice Memo Function	Yes
Interface	Hi-speed USBNTSCPALHDMI10-pin Terminal
WiFi Functionality	FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
GPS	GP-1 GPS unitRequires user's own GPS unit that conforms to NMEA0183 data protocol
Save/Load Camera settings	Yes
Total custom Settings	46
My Menu	Yes with customization
Recent Settings	-
Picture Control	StandardNeutralVividMonochromeNine User-customizable Settings
Supported Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)DutchEnglishSpanishFinnishFrenchItalianGermanJapaneseKoreanPolishPortugueseRussianSwedish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings	Yes
World Time Setting	Yes
Battery	Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL4a Lithium-ion BatteryEN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)	4,200 shots (CIPA) 4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)
AC Adapter	EH-6 AC Adapter
Battery Charger	MH-21 Quick ChargerMH-22 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket	1/4 inch 20
Approx. Dimensions	Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm) Height 6.2 in. (157mm) Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
Storage Media	CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) memory cards
Approx. Weight	43.7 oz. (1,240g)
Operating Environment	-
Supplied Software	Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional Accessories	WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
Other	-
Card Slot	2 CompactFlash© cards
Internal Memory	-
File System	Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
Viewfinder	SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	100% Approx.
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m⁻¹) Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint	18mm (-1.0m⁻¹)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment	-
Focusing Screen	BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
Interchangeable Focusing Screens	YesBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type BClear Matte VI - Type E
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type
Lens Aperture	Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Depth-of-field Control	Yes
Compatible Lenses	Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supportedDX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image sizeAF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering IIAI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering IINon-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
Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Picture Angle	Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)
Shutter Speed	-
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec. in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Flash Sync Speed	Up to 1/250 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting	Yes
Shutter Release Modes	Single-frame [S] modeContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per secondContinuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)Live View [LV] modeSelf-timer modeMirror-up [Mup] mode
Frame Advance Rate	-
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
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	9 frames per second
Self-timer	2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Effective Pixels	12.1 million
Exposure Metering System	1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering IIVariable Center-weighted Spot AFSpot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Method	-
Metering Range	0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling	CPUAI
Exposure Modes	Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)Shutter-Priority Auto (S)Aperture-Priority Auto (A)Manual (M)
Scene Modes	-
Image Optimization	-
Digital Vari-Program Modes	-
Shooting Modes	-
Advanced Scene Modes	-
Sensor Size	36.0 x 23.9mm
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes	-
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/31/21
Exposure Bracketing	YesFrom 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1
Exposure Lock	YesLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Mirror Lock Up	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	-
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity	200 in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity	12,800 in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity	Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
Image Sensor Format	FX
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options	Hi-1 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction	Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction	LowNormalHighOff
Active D-Lighting	-
D-Lighting Bracketing	-
Single-point AF Mode	Yes
Dynamic AF Mode	YesNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode	Yes
Autofocus System	Autofocus TTL phase detectionNikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus moduleDetection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)AF fine adjustment possibleFocal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
Detection Range	-
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Lens Servo	-
Focus Point	-
AF-area mode	-
Focus Lock	AE-L/AF-L buttonHalf press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes	Single-servo AF (S)Continuous-servo (C)Manual
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	51
Autofocus Sensitivity	-
Autofocus Fine Tune	Yes
Built-in Flash	No
Flash Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Total Pixels	12.87 million
Built-in Flash Distance	-
Built-in Flash Distance	-
X-Sync Speed	1/250
FP High Speed Sync	Up to 1/8000
Guide Number	-
Flash Control	SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain SyncSB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, M, Rear Curtain Sync, AutoFP High Speed Sync ( D700, D300 only because of built in flash)SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye ReductionSB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain SynSB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-29s: M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-23: M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
Flash Sync Modes	Front-curtain sync (normal)Slow syncRear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Mode	-
Flash Compensation	-
Flash-ready indicator	-
Dust-reduction system	-
Accessory Shoe	Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Yes
Flash Sync Terminal	Yes
External Flash Shoe Type
External Flash Shoe
White Balance	IncandescentFluorescentFlashSunShadePresetFine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
White Balance Presets	-
Live View Lens servo	-
Live View AF-area mode	-

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