Speed and readiness throughout the workflow
The D3S optimizes workflow speed and fluidity
throughout the entire process: from setup to shooting to
data recording and transfer. Start-up time is approx. 0.12
seconds* and release time lag is minimized to approx.
0.04 seconds.* Autofocusing, image processing, buffer
memory, memory card access and recording, USB
interface and the optional wireless transmitter work
together to keep you focused and moving forward. And
for sport and spot news photographers, many of the
D3S's JPEG files are print-ready with little or no post-
production: an extra edge when time is short.
9-frames-per-second* shooting rate in FX format,
11 fps* in DX crop
The D3S's continuous shooting rates are quite
impressive, but what makes them truly unique is that
the camera's powerful stepping motor allows for a
steady delivery of fast continuous shooting speeds at
a wider range of aperture settings than conventional
digital SLRs. Professionals will now have greater control
and fewer limitations when making the images they
desire, and with DX crop mode, photographers can
also add a 1.5x picture angle and a faster frame rate to
their arsenal. Furthermore, the factory-installed buffer
memory is twice the capacity of the D3, dramatically
increasing the power of continuous shooting.
Scene Recognition System: enlightened accuracy
and intelligence
Nikon's exclusive 1,005-pixel RGB sensor precisely
reads brightness and color information to raise the
overall accuracy of AF, AE, i-TTL flash control and
auto white balance to new heights via the Scene
Recognition System. The D3S's AF delivers superb
subject tracking and subject identification performance.
Highlight analysis used for AE reproduces brightness
faithful to what your eyes see, and light source
identification makes auto white balance uniquely
precise and reliable.
51-point AF: fast and accurate subject acquisition
This dense net of 51 AF points delivers faster focus,
even with quick and/or erratic subject movement.
The 15 cross-type sensors in the center of the
frame maintain the same outstanding performance
with any AF NIKKOR lens f/5.6 or faster. There are
four Dynamic-area AF options including 51 points
(3D-tracking), which accurately pursue your subject
by shifting focus points using color and brightness
information from the Scene Recognition System.
This is useful when composition is important, but your
subject's movement is extremely erratic. Single-point
and Auto-area AF modes are also available.
Sophisticated AE with highlight analysis
Nikon's exclusive 3D color matrix
metering II is highly praised for
its outstanding performance and
faithful exposure results – even
in complex, unforgiving lighting
conditions. Using highlight analysis
from the Scene Recognition System
and then carefully selecting from a
database containing information from
over 30,000 actual shooting situations,
the D3S now takes accurate exposure
further.
Informed auto white balance
Leading professionals often note that
Nikon's auto white balance exhibits
remarkable results, even in challenging
mixed lighting conditions. With the D3S,
auto white balance makes even further
progress. Professionals can expect
white as truly white in a wider variety of
settings.
Lightning Speed and Razor-Sharp Accuracy
Dynamic-area AF using 9 points Single-point AF mode
Dynamic-area AF using 21 points Dynamic-area AF using 51 points Dynamic-area AF using 51 points (3D-tracking)
* Based on C IPA Guidelines.
* Based on C IPA Guidelines.
©Bill Fra kes ©Bill Fra kes ©Bill Fra kes ©Vince nt Munier ©Bill Fra kes
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 40 0mm f/2.8 G ED VR • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Expos ure: [A] mode, 1/6 ,400 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Cloudy • Sensitivity: ISO 80 0 • Picture Control: S tandard
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