Nikon introduces a new camera designed for professional photographers - D3S, which is based on the award-winning design model D3. However, it has a wider range of features designed for rapid image capture. Original SLR is Nikon's first camera with the scope of ISO 200 - 12 800. In addition, a recording function D3S movies in HD.

"The camera changes the rules D3S shooting in low light, because it allows professionals to take control of light outside. The new model was developed in collaboration with photographers around the world "- said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products and NPS at Nikon Europe.

When the flash is not needed
Nikon D3S was equipped in a newly designed matrix with a resolution of 12.1 million effective pixels. In conjunction with a modified internal structure and scope of the camera's ISO 200 - 12 800 (with traffic at three levels: Hi-1, Hi and Hi-2-3 - the equivalent of ISO 102 400) D3S allows shooting and recording objects virtually invisible to the naked eye , obtaining images without noise and suitable for direct printing. Sealed body based on the skeleton of the magnesium alloy is resistant to the effects of extreme temperatures and moisture, making the camera easy to work in difficult conditions, in which sometimes comes to work photoreporter, sports and nature photographers.

Filming with autofocus
With this feature activated shootings, Nikon uses D3S effect of depth of field through the matrix format and FX Nikkor lens with a large relative aperture. Intuitive D-Movie lets you record movies in 720p at 24 frames / s in Motion JPEG format and stereo sound through the registered input jack. The file format also allows you to use the unique option to save the selected frames as separate files.

Used the camera in fully customizable and easy to use 51-point AF system Nikon Multi-CAM3500, with 15 cross type sensors with high sensitivity is designed to ensure high quality tracking fast moving objects. Contrast Detection AF system has been adjusted to allow for autofocus while recording movies and live view.

D-lighting
In Nikon D3S improved active D-lighting function. When shooting high-contrast objects and photographing important camera offers five options D-Lightning - apart from the new Auto setting, users can also use manual four levels: Very high, increased, Normal and Low.

In-camera processing
The premiere model was equipped with new options for in-camera processing, which allow to reduce the need to use the computer and software, Capture NX2. In the case of RAW files (NEF) are available from the following: JPEG compression, size, white balance, exposure compensation, Image Processing, Noise Reduction, Color space, and vignetting correction.

Cropping modes
The new SLR offers three alternative modes of framing, which are automatically masked in the viewfinder. It is possible to use the 5:4 mode (30x24) 1.2 x (30x20) and DX (24x16), and thanks to a new cropping mode (1.2x) offered users a combination of practical "light extended focal" lens and a slightly smaller file size.

Silent Shutter
In this model, you will find a new D3S silent shutter mode that makes almost no sound caused by the back of the mirror. This feature is especially useful when shooting nature or in situations where the shutter sound might distract the subject.

Sensor cleaning
Innovation in D3S cleaning feature is also a matrix, which was based on four different vibration frequencies. This allows you to minimize the impact of accumulated dust on the optical low-pass filter matrix.

Nikon D3S will be available from the end of November 2009