Nikon D3S Flagship Single SLP Released "Nikon D3S" Introduced HD Movie Shooting / Editing Function and Evolved Even More

Recently it is becoming common to be able to shoot HD movies even with single lens reflex cameras, but in such circumstances, high-quality movies that can not be defeated by digital video cameras to "D3" of the flagship model from Nikon are shooting and editing functions A single-lens reflex camera "Nikon D3S" which has been installed and further evolved was announced. The base "D3" isIt was selected as a prize such as "Camera Grand Prix 2008 Grand Prize", Expectation will rise as it is said to be its successor model.

Details are from the following.
Nikon | News (press release): Nikon D3S digital SLR camera released

"D3S" announced this time has brushed up the basic performance and operability of the flagship model "D3" released in November 2007. Equipped with the newly developed Nikon FX format CMOS sensor, the number of effective pixels is 12.1 megapixels, and the upper ISO ISO 6400 upper limit of "D 3" has been expanded to 12,800, so even under low light intensity, It is said that it enables high sensitivity low noise shooting with limited limit.

In addition, the movie function "D movie" added this time can cut and save one frame selected from the movie as a JPEG still image, set the start and end points of the recorded movie, edit and save only the necessary part It seems to have a movie editing function that can also be carried. Furthermore, in the "high sensitivity movie shooting mode" it is possible to capture the subject reliably even in situations where it is difficult to see with the naked eye by super high sensitivity shooting equivalent to ISO 102400 at the highest. By clear stereo microphone with stereo recording full of presence, you can see that the movie shooting function is considerably strengthened.

This is "D3S" (standard lens for single lens reflex camera "AF-S NIKKOR 50 mm f / 1.4 GWhen installed)


Zoom lens "AF-S NIKKOR 24-70 mm F 2.8 G EDWhen installed


Telephoto 85 mm lens "Ai AF Nikkor 85 mm F 1.4 D (IF)When installed


The back is like this.


The design of the body cap is renewed


Main specifications of "Nikon D3S" are as follows

Number of effective pixels
12.1 Megapixels

Image pickup device
36.0 x 23.9 mm size CMOS sensor, Nikon FX format

Number of recorded pixels
4256 × 2832 pixels (size L), 3184 × 2120 pixels (size M), 2128 × 1416 pixels (size S)

Image mode
1) RAW 12 bits / 14 bits 2) TIFF (RGB) 3) JPEG 4) Simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG possible

recoding media
Compact flash card (Type I, UDMA compatible)

Continuous shooting speed
FX format: Up to about 9 frames / sec (shooting range, 1.2 × hour, 5: 4 hour as well)
In DX format: Up to about 11 frames / sec

ISO sensitivity
ISO 200 to 12800, desensitization (equivalent to ISO 100) up to about 1 stage for ISO 200
Sensitization up to about 3 steps (equivalent to ISO 102400) and automatic sensitivity control for ISO 12800

LCD Monitor
3 type low temperature polysilicon TFT liquid crystal, about 9200 dots, brightness adjustable

Power source battery used
One Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL4a used

AC power supply
AC adapter EH-6 (sold separately)

size
(W × H × D) Approximately 159.5 × 157 × 87.5 mm

mass
Approximately 1240 g (excluding battery body, memory card, body cap, accessory shoe cover)

Main accessories
Li-ion rechargeable battery EN - EL 4 a, quick charger MH - 22, USB cable, audio video cable, strap, Software Suite CD - ROM

The release date is November 27, 2009, the price is open price.