Nikon D3S 12.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 24fps 720p HD Video Capability (Body Only)

The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Leading with uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and engineered for demanding professional use at up to 9 fps the D3S' rugged magnesium alloy construction comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture delivers on its promises of superiority. Exacting moments in time are captured to an expanded buffer allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images.
Nikon's newly engineered original 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor teamed with exclusive technologies such as EXPEED image processing Nikon's Scene Recognition System and a fast accurate 51-area AF system work together to assure that both still and smooth 24 fps HD video files exhibit incredible edge-to-edge sharpness rich color depth and broad tonal range while barrier-breaking performance enables low-noise ISO sensitivity to 12800.
Expanded ISO sensitivities of 25600 51200 and an astounding 102400 shatter many long-standing rules of photography. Audio to accompany HD video is preserved with a built-in microphone while high fidelity stereo sound is recorded through the external Mic input using an optional microphone. More proven technologies include Nikon's renowned 1005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II assuring exacting exposure evaluation and white balance detection. Precise image review and menu access comes to life with the D3S' tempered glass-protected and individually factory-calibrated 3-inch 921000-dot Live View monitor. A self-diagnostic shutter tested to beyond 300000 cycles and a myriad of inherent benefits stemming from decades of Nikon design experience round out the D3S' qualifications to meet the needs of professional photographers.

• 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor; 720p HD video capture


• Body only; lenses sold separately


• Low-noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 12800; continuous shooting up to 9fps


• Fast accurate 51-point AF system; Nikon EXPEED image processing


• 3-inch super-density 921000-dot VGA LCD; one-button Live View with two shooting modes


• Dual CF card slots with overflow backup and copy options (CF card not included); up to 4300 images per battery charge

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