| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Type | DSLR |
| Model | D3S |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Price | $5,199.99 |
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| Image Sensor | FX-format 36 x 23.9mm CMOS sensor |
| Total Pixels | Approx.12.87 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | Approx.12.1 Megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 1:2, 5:4, 3:2 |
| Color Filter System | RGB |
| Dust Reduction | yes |
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| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses | Nikkor G and D lenses |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 9 fps, 11 fps in DX-format |
| Drive Modes | continuous low, continuous high, single, live view mode, self-timer, mirror up |
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec. |
| Remote Control | WT-4A Wireless Transmitter |
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| Autofocus System | Autofocus TTL phase detection |
| Points Areas | 51 (15 cross type) |
| Focus Modes | single-servo, continuous-servo, manual |
| Focus Range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
| Autofocus Fine Tune | AF fine adjustment possible |
| Autofocus Assist Beam | |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering Modes | multi, variable center-weighted, spot (selected on focus point) |
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| Standard ISO Sensitivity Range | 200-12800 |
| Extended ISO Sensitivity Range | 100-102,400 |
| Auto ISO | |
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| Metering System | 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II |
| Metering Options | 0-20 EV |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 increments |
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| White Balance Settings | Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| Fine Tune | Kelvin color temperature |
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| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter Speeds | 30-1/8000 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Bulb Shutter Setting | yes |
| Mirror Lock Up | yes |
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| Viewfinder | optical SLR type with fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) |
| Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Built In Dioptric Adjustment | yes |
| Focusing Screen | BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B |
| Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Viewfinder Information | |
| Depth Of Field Preview | yes |
| Eyepiece Shutter | |
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| LCD Monitor | |
| LCD Size | |
| LCD Pixels | |
| LCD Coverage | |
| LCD Monitor Adjustments | 3 inch live view LCD, 921k pixels with 7 levels of brightness |
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| Live View Functions | handheld mode, tripod mode |
| Shooting Modes | Manual, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Program |
| Focusing | |
| Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV |
| Magnified View | |
| Grid Display | |
| Exposure Simulation | |
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| Built-in Flash | no |
| Guide Number | |
| Flash Coverage | |
| Flash Settings | |
| Recycling Time | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec, FP high speed sync up to 1/8000 |
| External Flash System | Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
| External Flash Settings | 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 wi |
| PC Terminal | yes |
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| Recording Modes | Uncompressed 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; TIFF, WAV |
| Compression Quality Options | RAW, JPEG, TIFF, MOV |
| File Size | 4,256 x 2,832 pixels |
| Recording Functions | Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21 |
| Color Space | |
| Picture Controls Image Parameters | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Nine User-customizable Settings |
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| Image Playback | single, index, zoom, slideshow, histogram, shooting data, highlight image display, auto rotate, voice memo, image comment, movie playback |
| Display Format | |
| Histogram | yes |
| Highlight Warning | yes |
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| Direct Printing | yes |
| Compatible Printers | |
| Printable Images | |
| Dpof | yes |
| Direct Image Transfer | |
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| Customization Modes | |
| Custom Functions | |
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| Usb Terminal | USB 2.0 |
| Video Out Terminal | NTSC, PAL |
| Extension System Terminal | HDMI |
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| DC-AC Adapter | EH-6 AC Adapter |
| Battery | EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery |
| Battery Life | 4,200 shots (CIPA) |
| Battery Life Indicator | |
| Power Saving | |
| Battery Date Time | yes |
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| Dimensions | 6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 inches |
| Weight | 43.7 oz |
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| Working Temperature Range | |
| Working Humidity Range | |
