Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera with 18-200 VRII Lens - USA Warranty
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Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera with 18-200 VRII Lens - USA Warranty

SKU: INKD3S18

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  • Image Sensor Format

    FX

  • Image Sensor Type

    CMOS

  • Sensor Size

    36.0 x 23.9mm

  • Total Pixels

    12.87 million

  • Effective Pixels

    12.1 million

  • Image Area (pixels)

    FX-format:(L) 4,256 x 2,832 (M) 3,184 x 2,120 (S) 2,128 x 1,416
    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) 3,552 x 2,832 (M) 2,656 x 2,120 (S) 1,776 x 1,416
    DX-format:(L) 2,784 x 1,848(M) 2,080 x 1,384 (S) 1,392 x 920

  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed

    9 frames per second at full resolution

  • 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 secondSingle

  • LCD Monitor Size

    3 in. diagonal

  • LCD Monitor Type

    VGA TFT
    Super Density

  • LCD Monitor Resolution

    921,000 Dots

  • LCD Monitor Angle of View

    170-degree wide-viewing angle

  • LCD Monitor Adjustments

    Brightness,7 levels

  • Shutter type

    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

  • Slowest Shutter Speed

    30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

  • Fastest Shutter Speed

    1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

  • Bulb Shutter Setting

    Yes

  • Mirror Lock Up

    Yes

  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

    200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

    12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

    Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)

  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

    Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)

  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

    Hi-1, (ISO-25,600 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
    Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV step
    Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV step

  • Storage Media

    CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
    MicroDrive
    2 CompactFlash card Slots

  • Storage System

    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; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
    TIFF (RGB)
    WAV

  • File System

    Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21

  • Exposure Modes

    Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)

  • Exposure Metering System

    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Variable Center-weighted
    Spot AF
    Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

  • Metering Range

    1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)

  • Exposure Meter Coupling

    CPU
    AI

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1

  • Exposure Lock

    Yes
    Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

  • Exposure Bracketing

    Yes
    From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

  • Shutter Release Modes

    Single-frame [S] mode
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames-per-second
    Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames-per-second
    Live View [LV] mode
    Self-timer mode
    Mirror-up [Mup] mode

  • White Balance

    Sun
    Shade
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Preset
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
    Auto

  • White Balance Bracketing

    Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3

  • White Balance Fine Tuning

  • Live View Shooting

    Handheld mode
    Tripod mode

  • Playback Functions

    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram
    Shooting data
    Highlight point display
    Auto image rotation
    Voice Memo

  • Interface

    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    PAL
    HDMI
    10-pin Terminal

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F bayonet mount

  • Compatible Lenses

    1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
    2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/1:2 (30x20) image size /5:4 930x24)
    3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    5) Non-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

  • Picture Angle

    Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)

  • Viewfinder

    SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism

  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage

    Approx. 100%

  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    18 mm (-1.0 m-1)

  • Reflex Mirror

    Quick-return type

  • Focusing Screen

    BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B

  • Interchangeable Focusing Screens

    Yes
    BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m)

  • Lens Aperture

    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button

  • Depth-of-field Control

    Yes

  • Autofocus System

    Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]

  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

    51

  • Autofocus Fine Tune

    Yes

  • Focus Modes

    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual

  • Single-point AF Mode

    Yes

  • Dynamic AF Mode

    Yes
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)

  • Auto-area AF Mode

    Yes

  • Focus Lock

    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

  • Picture Control

    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Nine User-customizable settings

  • In-Camera Image Editing

    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Side-by-Side Comparison
    Filter Effects
    Monochrome
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    Red-eye Correction
    Resize
    Edit Movie with Save Selected Frame

  • Built-in Flash

    No

  • External Flash Shoe

    Yes

  • External Flash Shoe Type

    Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock

  • Dust-Off Reference Photo

    Yes

  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator

    Yes

  • Save/Load Camera settings

    Yes

  • Nikon Creative Lighting System

    Compatibility: Yes

  • Flash Sync Speed

    Up to 1/250

  • X-Sync Speed

    Up to 1/250

  • FP High Speed Sync

    Up to 1/8000

  • Flash Sync Modes

    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync

  • Flash Control

    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, SB-800 and CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s
    4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800

  • Flash Sync Terminal

    Yes

  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes

  • Self-timer

    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.

  • World Time Setting

    Yes

  • Date, Time & Daylight Savings Time

    Yes

  • Battery Type

    Rechargeable

  • Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery

  • AC Adaptor

    EH-6 AC Adapter

  • Battery Charger

    MH-21 Quick Charger
    MH-22 Quick Charger

  • Image Comment

    Yes
    Up to 36 characters

  • Voice Memo Function

    Yes

  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    Approx. 4,200 shots (CIPA)
    4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)

  • Tripod Socket

    1/4-20

  • Supported Languages

    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

  • Supplied Software

    Software Suite CD-ROM

  • Approx. Dimensions

    Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
    Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
    Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)

  • Approx. Weight

    43.7 oz. (1,220g)

  • Warranty

    Nikon 1 year limited warranty

  • UPC Code

    846431001793

About Nikon INKD3S18

Nikon is proud to announce the new FX-format D3S digital SLR camera! Like the D3 before it, the D3S brings a new level of uncompromising versatility and an HD D-Movie Mode to Nikon professional D-SLRs. The D3S was meticulously engineered for professional photographers whose assignments demand nothing less than the ability to capture extreme image fidelity and stunning detail, while preserving the low-noise performance that vaulted the D3 to the market-leading status

Nikon Extreme Digital SLR Image Quality and Features

The D3S' barrier-breaking engineering, including the newly designed Nikon-original 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS imaging sensor, teamed with the exclusive ExPEED image processing and an accelerated Scene Recognition System, enables breathtakingly rich image quality and handling speed. In addition, the D3S provides still-image shooting from ISO 200 to an incredible ISO 12,800 at up to 9 frames-per-second all with incredible AF accuracy, to meet the ever-increasing demands of fast-action photography. And, taking versatility to new heights, The D3S offers expanded ISO settings up to an astonishing 102,400.

D-Movie Mode with Stereo Sound

The D3S' D-Movie mode offers an advanced level of video capture, featuring contrast-detect AF and extraordinary 24 fps, 720p HD image quality. High fidelity audio recording is achieved through an external stereo microphone input. HD movie clips are captured in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by legendary NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality to satisfy professional multi-media needs and further fuel photographer creativity

Nikon INKD3S18 Features

  • Nikon-original FX-format CMOS Sensor Newly engineered for striking image fidelity and low-noise, optimizing pixel size and count in a 12.1-megapixel sensor to produce extraordinarily rich files.
  • Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 12,800 Renowned low-noise performance at 12,800, plus expanded settings to an astounding ISO 102,400 (equivalent) and ISO 100 (equivalent).
  • Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS Secure exacting moments in time with an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images.
  • HD Video Capture Record smooth 24 fps HD video, leveraging low-noise D3S image quality along withhigh fidelity stereo sound capability.
  • One-button Live View with Two Shooting Modes Two modes for studio or remote shooting Tripod Mode offers 27x magnification forprecise focus confirmation.
  • 3-Inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor D3S monitors are individually calibrated during assembly to assure accuracy.
  • Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust on the optical low-pass filter, safeguarding image quality.
  • Nikon EXPEED Image Processing Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low-noise and fast image processing.
  • Fast, Accurate 51-Point AF System 4 Dynamic modes and 15 cross-type sensors deliver AF precision and razor sharpness.
  • 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II Nikon-pioneered RGB metering includes color information to intelligently determine more accurate exposures.
  • Scene Recognition System Referencing an onboard image database, teamed with RGB metering, SRS enhances exposure and white balance evaluation and improves AF speed and accuracy.
  • Rugged and Precise Magnesium Alloy Construction Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference with a self-diagnostic shutter mechanism tested to exceed 300,000 cycles.
  • Nikon Picture Control Four preset options and 9 customizable settings provide personalized style 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