Nikon D3s – Two Worlds Merge
Since November 2009, the Nikon D3s has been one of our primary tools. Every detail of this camera is delicious and, for the first time ever, it allows you to work with photos as well as video in professional quality.  
     The video mode is extremely user friendly. Touching a button will turn your camera into a video camera. Touching the same button a second time will turn your video camera into an ordinary DSLR-camera. With a little practice you can switch modes in less than two seconds. With the kind of work we do it is extremely important to be able to switch between these modes very quickly. You shoot video through the same lenses you use for photography, this means that you can start right away without first having to invest in a whole bunch of new lenses. If you shoot in full resolution your recordings take up approx. 3-3.5 megabytes/second storage capacity. That is, half an hour's worth of recordings equals 6.5 GB, we consequently recommend that you use a memory card with a large capacity.
 

Casper shooting a reportage film in Kosovo with the D3s.   

• 12.1 megapixel FX (full-frame) CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.
• ISO 200 - 12800: extendable up to 102,400 (equivalent) with the Hi-3 setting and down to ISO 100 (equivalent) with the Lo-1 setting.
• 9fps consecutive shooting (11fps in DX Crop mode).
• D-Movie records high-definition (HD) movie clips in stereo sound (Compatible stereo microphone required). Features Edit start/stop and Save selected frame functions, as well as AF support in Tripod mode.
• Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system: individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings.
• EXPEED image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.
• 920,000 dot 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with wide, 170-degree viewing angle.
• Three Crop Modes: DX format 5:4 ratio and 1.2x. The DX crop mode can be automatically enabled when a DX lens is attached.
• In-camera RAW processing saves time in post-production by enabling JPEG compression, Size, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Picture Control, Noise Reduction, Color space and Vignette Control image settings to be applied to RAW (NEF) files in the camera.
• Quiet shooting mode: perfect for discrete photography, the sound of the camera's mirror return mechanism is noticeably reduced.
• Highly accurate, durable Kevlar/carbon fibre-composite shutter unit: standard rating of 300, 000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec and flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
• HDMI video output interface enables connection to high-definition video systems.
• Durable Magnesium alloy body built to withstand the rigors of the harshest of environments.
• Wireless LAN and Ethernet support via optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4.

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