Name: Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.1 Megapixel, HD D-Movie Mode, USA Warranty
Brand: Nikon
SKU: INKD3S
Price: 5199.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.93 (215 reviews)

Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.1 Megapixel, HD D-Movie Mode, USA Warranty

Nikon D3S

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Nikon D3S 

Top Rated Gear: Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera Body, 12.1 Megapixel, HD D-Movie Mode, USA Warranty Configuration: Body Only, Newer Model: D850, Resolution: 12MP

I use this body with Nikon 300 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 pro lens for sporting events as well as concert  and wildlifes. This body is fast and is amazing in low light. You will not be disappointed with this product. There is no down side.

Nikon D3s review

Arrived very quickly, was in excellent shape exactly as described

Used Nikon D3S

I use the D3s primarily for sports and fast moving action, but also use it during events for the low-light performance and take it as a second body for portrait sessions.  So far it has not disappointed.  There is only one thing I can say that I don't like about it - there's no selector pad when shooting with the grip so it's a bit of a personal learning curve if I need to change my focus point when shooting with the grip.

Worth every penny

Everything I ever wanted or needed in a camera. The high ISO performance is just astonishing; pair it with fast glass and it just SINGS after dark.

It goes to eleven.

I needed a better low light camera than my D700 for weddings and outdoor portraits.  I looked all over before Adorama finally got a used one in.  The listing said it was used and listed the condition as shows signs of wear etc.  I received it and the body was so clean I wondered if the ad was wrong.  I played around the first night and shot some tests in my kitchen at 10,000 ISO and had images that could go straight to print right out of camera.  I have gotten a little more used to it and shot some R/C cars at a race using 2500 ISO at 1/2500th of a sec and froze dirt off the tires as the race cars slid by.  The camera was also listed as camera, battery, and charger only but came with a manula and a new strap.  I have spent thousands with Adorama over the last five years and have never had a disappointment ever.

Amazing

Great Nikon product.  This camera is a significant step forward from the D3 and I'm pleased to have added it to my arsenal.

Great Nikon product

This camera is the best for sports and low light situations. The best I have used!

Best Camera I have ever used

I was so impressed by my first Nikon D3S that I wanted a second to serve as back-up on an upcoming trip to Arica.

My Second D3S!

This is hands down the best camera Nikon has made to date. In my opinion, out performing the D4. Fast accurate and extremely durarable. I've shot everything from major production images (alongside a MF body), to deep outdoor action shots and even spent a week in african desert and they continue to deliver outstanding and consistent quality. 12MP seems a bit dated although I've never had a client complain.

Best 35mm format Camera I've ever Owned.

Awesome , High ISO achieved with no noise..excellent camera for sports photography...Fantastic camera from nikon

Nikon s3s

This camera is way above my payscale but the results make the other parents at soccer and track meets think I know what I'm doing. I am looking forward to several years with this camera

I'm glad I did'nt wait

I sold the D3, and ordered the D4. Well wouldn't you know Nikon missed the roll out date for the D4. Its now on forever backorder. I have several important shooting assignments and can't wait another two months for the D4. 

I hesitated and cancelled the D4. So many issues, backorder, untested XQD card, new reader, no RAW converter, costly add ons. So I order and received the D3s. I was AMAZED AT THE HIGH ISO PICTURE QUALITY. 

Just shooting in higher ISO without the flash is enough for me to say great great. I did practice shots in all high ISO's. Most are usable images. Since I shoot theatre work this will be an added plus. 

Yeah not sure about the video quality or the ease of use. But that would be okay if I ever needed video. The fact that the camera is versatile. It can used for any photography event without fail. The D4 will come with a battery that will need recharging sooner than the D3s. The D3s can shoot up to 4200 images on one battery charge. The D4 is only half that. New Japan law made Nikon change the battery power limits. Well too bad. Maybe they will change that later. Why not make that part in another country to avoid the law explanation?

So am I happy that I cancelled the D4, yes so far so good. And some how the D3s is on back order as well at BHphoto. Adorama seems to have a larger inventory on the D3s. Maybe there is a back lash from Pro photographers. 

So in summary buy the D3s, use it, sell later when the D4, or the D4s arrives. That would have given Nikon time to tweak the D4 line.

D3s Deliver Me From Evil

We do nature and sled dog race photography!

Best Camera Ever

I bought this to replace/back up my D3. I am just blown away by the quality of images produced by this body, especially the ones that require very high (>1200) ISO. I was in a room in a zoo that was darkened to house nocturnal animals and was able to capture images of animals without flash that most could not see with the naked eye. I have about 15,000 frames in the 6 months I have had it and am VERY pleased with my shots. I upgraded my lenses when I got this body, and the combination is fantastic!

WOW! What a body!

The pictures I can make with this camera are simply stunning. There is no other word for it. The performance is superb, the colors are spot on, exposure is consistent and the focus speed is fantastic. I would buy this camera again and again. For me the decision was between the D3X and the D3S, and I am glad I chose as I did. While, I am certain that the D3X is quite a camera, the speed and ISO capabilities of the D3S are worth sacrificing the pixels. It is a great buy.

Simply the best camera on the market

Simply...this is a magnificent camera. Worth every penny.

Spectacular

This camera is perfect. A real investment piece, but you get your money's worth. I can't think of a single thing I dislike about this camera. I print pictures in magazines all around the world, and only use this camera. The ONLY thing I would change about it is the fact that it's only 12 mpxls. I will definitely invest in the next version, simply for that Still deserves 5 stars though for it's speed and crisp pictures it takes

perfect

I use the Nikon d3s for a wide variety of shooting from weddings to studio portraits to fast action sports. The high ISO capabilities of this camera are amazing when paired with a good f2.8 or faster lens. Autofocus is as fast as anything I've seen making it great for fast action sports photos. The dual CF card slots mean that you can shoot all day without changing cards. It will literally take years to fully understand and practice all the features this camera has to offer, yet I was up and shooting the day it arrived. I wasn't a Nikon user prior to this camera but the setup and placement of commonly used controls is intuitive and ergonomic. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

Best dslr Camera Made

As a professional shooting almost all sports, low noise, 11 fps speed, high ISO it's perfect for sports. I used to buy cars for this kind of money but if you do lots of low light photography at high speeds, it's worth the cost.

expensive but worth the price

The focus selector is oddly placed, compared to other Nikon bodies. Also seems to have a hard time focusing with Macro lens. The dual CF slots are nice.

On the Fence

great camera, i would like to see more mp

I LOVE THIS CAMERA

I use this camera at work for taking pictures of university events (sports, social outings, etc) and I must say it does it all very well. I can easily pop the iso up to 2000-3200 and still get great pictures. The continuous raw count is very high, great for sports. Focusing is really good. Only has 12 mp, which after you crop down some can get kind of low. Still decent though. When we first got the D3s (after having a D2Xs), it did have some problems with overexposure and memory card writing, but after a few trips to Nikon it works like a charm now.

Great ISO and image quality

this is my second D3s and its amazing tool for photography , where all performance can be showed. Nikon again show quality for the price but whats its missing its to get a new firmware for some changes .

excellent

The Nikon D3s is heads and tails above anything else. The D700 isn't near as good in low light nor battery capacity. The D3s is the only camera I use as a full time wedding photographer. I have 3 and wouldn't dream of using anything less.

Best Camera Body in the World.

Have been a user of Nikon back to the F3HP days. Own a D3X and two D3s's. I wish I had three of these. Fast while still shooting RAW + JPEG mode. Typically shoot around 8K images per wedding between all three camera's. Never had an issue with any of them. True workhorse!!! Amazing under low lighting situations. Nothing compares.

Wish I had three of these

Nikon knocked it out of the park with this amazing digital creation! I've owned the D3 and this camera trounces everything about the previous version. The camera is at least a full stop better than the D3 when it comes to ISO performance. The HD video is also a nice touch, though I probably won't use it.

Highly recommend if you can afford it.

Loving the D3s!

I've owned this camera for almost 18 months and i'm still amazed at it's capabilities. From it's ability to deliver in extremely low light shooting to quick responsiveness during continuous action photography, i'm yet to be unearth a lag,drawback or overwhelming flaw. Combined with a selection of hi-quality Nikkor lenses and a D700 for backup, I am never at a want or a loss. This camera delivers as promised.

Yes, this puppy delivers!

It is very well built, it's faster than fast I'm excited to use it this winter photographing sled dog races.

The very best camera ever! ! !

Best Product Ever

The best camera i ever had, thinks i wish to have in the next version. More resolution with the incredible noise of my D3s. Intergrated wlan, and an automatic trigger to shoot with live-view on moving objects.