Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest FX-format digital SLR flagship for fast response and high light sensitivity: the Nikon D3S.

Standing on the shoulders of the world-renowned D3, the D3S takes the potential of Nikon’s proprietary FX-format to incredible new levels designed to meet or exceed a professional’s high standards. The D3S delivers ISO 200 to ISO 12800 as standard, with the excellent noise control and wide dynamic range that the D3 is famous for.

This provides photographers of any discipline with additional latitude to achieve quality images in most lighting situations. When needed, ISO sensitivity can be expanded from Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) up to Hi 3 (ISO 102400 equivalent), making a significant difference in extremely low-lit shooting scenarios and other situations where faster shutter speeds or more depth-of-field is required.

In a first for an FX-format flagship, the D3S incorporates the HD-quality D-Movie function, letting users take full advantage of the wide dynamic range and high ISO performance, including the breakthrough High Sensitivity Movie mode.

The D3S’s D-Movie also offers compatibility with an external stereo recording microphone, as well as convenient in-camera editing functions such as the ability to select the starting and ending points in order to trim D-Movie footage, as well as the ability to save selected movie frames as JPEGs.

The flagship shoots approximately 9 frames-per-second high-speed continuous shooting in FX-format and 11 fps in DX-format, with a buffer twice the size of the D3’s. These features, along with a 0.04-second* shutter release time lag and improved AF accuracy work seamlessly for lightning-fast responses.

Various improvements in ergonomics, operation, and reliability, such as image sensor cleaning, will help photographers focus on shooting under any conditions. When combined with state-of-the-art NIKKOR lenses and the Nikon Total Imaging System, which includes Nikon Speedlights, wireless transmitters and various software, the D3S delivers exceptional quality and versatility for an unprecedented variety of professional and personal assignments.

Nikon D3S Feature Highlights
• ISO performance: ISO 12800 as standard, expandable to ISO equivalent of 102400 (Hi 3)
• Large pixel pitch: the 12.1-megapixel FX-format advantage
• New and improved D-Movie function
• Image sensor cleaning: assured protection
• Lateral chromatic aberration reduction: edge-to-edge sharpness
• Active D-Lighting: rescuing tone in highlights and shadows
• Speed and readiness throughout the workflow
• 9-frames-per-second* shooting rate in FX-format, 11 fps* in DX crop
• Scene Recognition System: enlightened accuracy and intelligence
• 51-point AF: fast and accurate subject acquisition
• Sophisticated AE with highlight analysis
• Informed auto white balance
• Approx. 100% frame coverage
• Superior durability
• Twin CF card slots
• Long-life battery
• Easy-to-access Live View mode
• Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
• 3-in., approx. 921k-dot color, 170º viewing angle LCD monitor

Courtesy: Nikon Corporation

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Posted by Naresh Koshti on 15 October, 2009 4:10:09 PM IST #