Nikon D3S DSLR FX 12-Megapixel Camera Body with Battery

Nikon D3s is an Upgrade to the popular D3 and comes with 720p HD Video Recording and a sensitivity range up to ISO 102,400 for improved low light performance. The D3S features a completely re-designed 12.1 effective Megapixel image sensor. The large pixel pitch, with a completely modified inner structure, means that the D3S can capture images under light conditions that were previously believed to be impossible. The D3S now offers no fewer than five options for Active D-Lighting when shooting high contrast or high key subject matter. Two CF Memory slots deliver improved Storage choices.

Uses Nikon FX-series lenses for full-frame technology / Backward compatible to DX series lens

ISO performance: ISO 12800 as standard, expandable to ISO equivalent of 102400 (Hi 3)

Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.1 effective megapixels for resolutions up to FX format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 and DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848

D-Movie function including High-Sensitivity Movie mode and flicker reduction function

Integrated Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function

Nikon’s original EXPEED Digital image Processing

Active D-Lighting with bracketing for up to 5 frames

Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape and Portrait can be downloaded from Nikon website)

Quick response with approx. 0.12 seconds start-up time and approx. 0.04 seconds shutter-release time lag

9-frames-per-second shooting rate in FX format, 11 FPS in DX crop (CIPA Guidelines)

Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, for more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL Flash control and auto White balance

Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points

Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format

3-Inch LCD

Durable shutter unit proven by 300,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera

Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,200 frames per charge (based on CIPA Standards)

Easy-to-access Live View modes with Dedicated button

Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting

High-Definition (approx. 921k-dot), 170° viewing angle, 3-inch VGA LCD Monitor with tempered glass

TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

Exposure modes - 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program; 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S); 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A); 4) Manual (M)

CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) memory card slot

View images on HDTV via HDMI HD video Output

Hi-Speed USB

Power sources - One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.); Weight: Approx. 1,240 g (2 lb. 12 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or monitor cover