Nikon D3S Specifications - Nikon D3S Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Nikon D3S.
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Large SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4256 x 2832 | |
| Other resolutions | 3552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 920 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 5:4, 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | Expeed | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (100-102400 with boost) | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 102400 | |
| White balance presets | 12 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4) | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 51 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | No | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe plus Sync connector) | |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | 11.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (2 to 9 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | |
| Format | Motion JPEG | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | CompactFlash (Type I) x 2, UDMA supported | |
| Storage included | None | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes | |
| Wireless notes | Optional | |
| Remote control | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Water and dust resistant) | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 4200 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | GP-1 | |
