{"id":5919,"date":"2009-10-14T13:13:49","date_gmt":"2009-10-14T05:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=5919"},"modified":"2009-10-14T13:13:49","modified_gmt":"2009-10-14T05:13:49","slug":"nikon-d3s-is-official-with-press-release-and-specification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2009\/10\/14\/nikon-d3s-is-official-with-press-release-and-specification\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikon D3s is Official with Press Release and Specification"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nikon D3s is finally official with so many leaks in recent weeks. Most of the specs are spot on based on the leaks. The price is the one that everyone is holding their breath. The price based on the Press Release from Engadget is US$5,199.95**. According to the press release, it mentions late November 2009.<\/p>\n

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The Press Release is very long. So, I will not reproduce it here.<\/p>\n

Click Here to Read the Press Release from Engadget site<\/a><\/h2>\n

The specification is amazing. I copied the information from DPreview<\/a>. It is so far my favorite Digital Photography website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Price (body only)<\/th>\n\u2022 US: TBC
\n\u2022 UK: \u00a34199.99
\n\u2022 EU: \u20ac 4699<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Body material<\/th>\nMagnesium alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensor*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor
\n\u2022 FX format
\n\u2022 RGB Color Filter Array
\n\u2022 Built-in fixed low-pass filter
\n\u2022 12.87 million total pixels
\n\u2022 12.1 million effective pixels
\n\u2022 3:2 aspect ratio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image processor<\/th>\nNikon EXPEED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image sizes
\n(FX format)<\/th>\n		\u2022 4256 \u00d7 2832 [L]
\n\u2022 3184 \u00d7 2120 [M]
\n\u2022 2128 \u00d7 1416 [S]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Images sizes*<\/span>
\n(1.2x (3:2))<\/th>\n		\u2022 3552 \u00d7 2368 [L]
\n\u2022 2656 \u00d7 1776 [M]
\n\u2022 1776 \u00d7 1184 [S]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image sizes
\n(DX format)<\/th>\n		\u2022 2784 \u00d7 1848 [L]
\n\u2022 2080 \u00d7 1384 [M]
\n\u2022 1392 \u00d7 920 [S]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image sizes
\n(5:4 format)<\/th>\n		\u2022 3552 \u00d7 2832 [L]
\n\u2022 2656 \u00d7 2120 [M]
\n\u2022 1776 \u00d7 1416 [S]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image sizes*<\/span>
\n( Movie)<\/th>\n		\u2022 1280 \u00d7 720 @ 24 fps
\n\u2022 640 \u00d7 424 @ 24 fps
\n\u2022 320 \u00d7 <\/strong>216\/24 fps<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
File formats (Still)<\/th>\n\u2022 NEF (RAW) : (12-bit or 14-bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed)
\n\u2022 NEF + JPEG
\n\u2022 TIFF
\n\u2022 JPEG (EXIF 2.21)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
File format (Movie)*<\/span><\/th>\nAVI (Motion-JPEG)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens mount<\/th>\n\u2022 Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
\n\u2022 No field of view crop (full-frame)
\n\u2022 When using DX lenses \/ DX mode 1.5x FOV crop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usable lenses<\/th>\n\u2022 Type G or D AF NIKKOR*1<\/span>: All functions supported
\n\u2022 DX NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36×24)\/1.2x (30\u00d720)\/5:4 (30×24) image size
\n\u2022 Other AF NIKKOR*<\/span>*2<\/span> : All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,
\n\u2022 AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
\n\u2022 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; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
\n*1<\/span> IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used
\n*<\/span>*2<\/span> Excluding lenses for F3AF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auto Focus<\/th>\n\u2022 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
\n\u2022 Multi-CAM 3500FX
\n\u2022 AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature)
\n\u2022 Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode
\n\u2022 TLL phase-difference AF in Handheld Live View mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens Servo<\/th>\n\u2022 Single Servo AF [S]
\n\u2022 Continuous Servo AF [C]
\n\u2022 Manual focus [M]
\n\u2022 Predictive Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject’s status in [S] or [C] AF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Focus Point<\/th>\n\u2022 Single point from 51 or 11 focus points
\n\u2022 Liveview (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point anywhere within frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AF Area Mode<\/th>\n\u2022 Single point AF
\n\u2022 Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)]
\n\u2022 Automatic-area AF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Focus Lock<\/th>\n\n

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L\/AF-L button<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

AF assist<\/th>\nExternal Speedlite only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exposure modes<\/th>\n\u2022 Program Auto [P] with flexible program
\n\u2022 Shutter-Priority Auto [S]
\n\u2022 Aperture-Priority Auto [A]
\n\u2022 Manual [M]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metering<\/th>\n\n

TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor
\n\u2022 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
\n\u2022 Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)
\n\u2022 Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Metering range<\/th>\n\u2022 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV
\n\u2022 Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV
\n\u2022 Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV
\n\u2022 At normal temperature (20\u00b0C\/68\u00b0F), ISO 100 equivalent, f\/1.4 lens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meter coupling<\/th>\nCombined CPU and AI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exposure lock<\/th>\nAt detected value with AE-L\/AF-L button<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exposure bracketing<\/th>\n\u2022\u00a02 to 9 frames
\n\u2022 1\/3, 1\/2, 2\/3 or 1 EV steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exposure compen.<\/th>\n\u2022 +\/-5.0 EV
\n\u2022 1\/3, 1\/2 or 1 EV steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensitivity (Still)*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 Default: ISO 200 – 12800 in 1\/3, 1\/2 or 1.0 EV steps
\n\u2022 Boost: 100 – 102400 in 1\/3, 1\/2 or 1.0 EV steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensitivity (Movie)*<\/span><\/th>\nISO 200 to 12800 (ISO 6400 to Hi 3 in high-sensitivity movie mode)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shutter<\/th>\n\u2022 Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
\n\u2022 30 to 1\/8000 sec (1\/3, 1\/2 or 1.0 EV steps)
\n\u2022 Flash X-Sync: 1\/250 sec
\n\u2022 Bulb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DOF Preview<\/th>\n\u2022 When Pv (DOF preview) button is pressed, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
\n\u2022 Activates modeling flash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White balance*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor)
\n\u2022 Presets (twelve) with fine tuning*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Manual presets (five)*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 – 10000 K, 31 steps)
\n\u2022 White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Picture Control<\/th>\n\u2022 Standard
\n\u2022 Neutral
\n\u2022 Vivid
\n\u2022 Monochrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image parameters*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 Sharpening: Auto, 10 levels*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Contrast: Auto,7 levels, Custom tone curve*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Brightness: 3 levels
\n\u2022 Saturation: Auto, 7 levels*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Hue: 7 levels*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color space<\/th>\n\u2022 sRGB
\n\u2022 Adobe RGB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viewfinder<\/th>\n\u2022 Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
\n\u2022 Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1<\/sup>)
\n\u2022 Eyepoint: 18 mm (at -1.0m-1<\/sup>)
\n\u2022 Quick return reflex mirror
\n\u2022 Viewfinder magnification approx 0.7x with 50 mm f\/1.4 lens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viewfinder Frame*<\/span> Coverage<\/th>\n\u2022 FX (36×24): Approx. 100% (vertical\/horizontal)
\n\u2022 1.2x (30×20): Approx. 97% (vertical\/horizontal)
\n\u2022 DX (24×16): Approx. 97% (vertical\/horizontal)
\n\u2022 5:4 (30×24): Approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Focusing screen*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen VI*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Superimposed focus brackets
\n\u2022 On-demand grid lines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LCD monitor*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 3.0″ low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
\n\u2022 921,000 pixels (VGA; 640 x 480 x 3 colors)*<\/span>
\n\u2022 170\u00b0 viewing angle
\n\u2022 Brightness adjustment
\n\u2022 100% frame coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LCD Liveview<\/th>\n\u2022 Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors)
\n\u2022 Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shooting modes*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 Single frame
\n\u2022 Continuous Low [CL]
\n\u2022 Continuous High [CH]
\n\u2022 Self-Timer
\n\u2022 Mirror-up mode
\n\u2022 Quiet Shutter Release [Q]*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Continous Shooting<\/th>\n\n

\u2022 DX (24\u00d716): Up to approx. 9 fps (CL) or approx. 9 to 11 fps (CH)
\n\u2022 Other image areas: Up to approx. 9 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Continuous buffer<\/th>\n\u2022 JPEG Large\/Normal: 130 shots
\n\u2022 RAW: 48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-timer<\/th>\n\u2022 2, 5, 10 and 20 sec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flash control<\/th>\n\u2022 TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400
\n\u2022 AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens
\n\u2022 Non-TTL Auto:Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22S
\n\u2022 Range-priority manual flash : Available with SB-900 and 800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flash Sync Mode<\/th>\n\u2022 Front-curtain Sync (normal)
\n\u2022 Red-Eye Reduction
\n\u2022 Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync
\n\u2022 Slow Sync
\n\u2022 Rear-curtain Sync<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flash Accessory Shoe<\/th>\nISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flash Sync Terminal<\/th>\nISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Creative Lighting System<\/th>\n\n

Supported with SB-900, SB-800 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Orientation sensor<\/th>\nTags images with camera orientation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playback mode*<\/span><\/th>\n\u2022 Full frame
\n\u2022 Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 72 images)*<\/span>
\n\u2022 One-touch zoom
\n\u2022 Movie*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Slideshow
\n\u2022 RGB histogram
\n\u2022 Shooting data
\n\u2022 Highlight point
\n\u2022 Auto image rotation
\n\u2022 Image Comment (up to 36 characters)
\n\u2022 Voice Memo Input and Playback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Languages<\/th>\n\n

\u2022 Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
\n\u2022 Czech*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Danish*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Dutch
\n\u2022 English
\n\u2022 Finnish
\n\u2022 French
\n\u2022 German
\n\u2022 Indonesian*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Italian
\n\u2022 Japanese
\n\u2022 Korean
\n\u2022 Norwegian*<\/span>
\n\u2022 Polish
\n\u2022 Portuguese
\n\u2022 Russian
\n\u2022 Spanish
\n\u2022 Swedish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Custom functions<\/th>\n46 custom functions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/th>\n\u2022 USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
\n\u2022 HDMI Type C video out
\n\u2022 NTSC\/PAL video out
\n\u2022 Remote control 10-pin terminal
\n\u2022 PC Sync flash terminal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-pin terminal<\/th>\n\n

\u2022 GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
\n\u2022 Remote control: via 10-pin terminal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Communications<\/th>\nFTP and PTP\/IP file transfer with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (IEEE 802.11 b\/g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/th>\n\u2022 Dual Compact Flash Type I
\n\u2022 UDMA, Microdrive and FAT32 supported
\n\u2022 36 characters of text can be input and stored in EXIF header<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power<\/th>\n\u2022 Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a\/EL4
\n\u2022 Quick Charger MH-22
\n\u2022 Optional AC adapter EH-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery monitoring<\/th>\nThe LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information
\nabout the EN-EL4a battery:
\n\u2022 Remaining charge (%)
\n\u2022 No. of shots taken since last charge
\n\u2022 Battery life (5 stages)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/th>\n160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight (no batt) *<\/span><\/th>\n1240 g (2.12 lb*<\/span>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating environment<\/th>\n\n

Temperature: 0 – 40 \u00b0C \/ 32 – 104 \u00b0F, Humidity: under 85% (no condensation)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Box contents<\/th>\n\n

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC5, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Optional accessories<\/th>\n\n

Wireless Transmitter WT-4A\/B\/C\/D\/E*, GPS Unit GP-1, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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