Nikon Unveils the D3S Professional dSLR
Nikon has just announced the D3S, their latest professional series digital SLR. Building on the legendary D3, Nikon has added a newly designed FX-format 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor that offers amazing low-light ability with expanded ISO equivalent settings of up to 102,400! These powerful low-light capabilities can also be applied when using the camera's 720P HD video option, turning the D3S into a powerful multi-media tool. They've also enhanced the burst capabilities of this model, with a new DX crop mode that allows the D3S to achieve up to 11fps! The camera also still continues to offer 9fps when using the FX-format/full resolution setting.
The Nikon D3S is scheduled to hit authorized dealer's shelves by late November (2009) with an estimated
selling price of US$5,199.95.
For more information, and to see additional product photos, please read the full Nikon D3S press release.
Along side the D3S announcement, Nikon also released a new DX-format lens, the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR. This new medium telephoto lens is designed specifically for extreme close-up photography, with focusing as close as 0.9 ft. from the lens. When combined with a DX-format dSLR, like the Nikon D90 or D300, the lens offers an equivalent focal view of approximately 127.5mm (in the 35mm or FX-format), which is also appealing for close-up portrait photography. This new lens also boasts Nikon's silent wave motor (SWM) technology, extra low dispersion (ED) glass, and their VR optical image stabilization.
Available in early December, the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR will have a sticker price of approx. $529.95. To learn more, please read the official Nikon press release.
For more information, and to see additional product photos, please read the full Nikon D3S press release.
Along side the D3S announcement, Nikon also released a new DX-format lens, the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR. This new medium telephoto lens is designed specifically for extreme close-up photography, with focusing as close as 0.9 ft. from the lens. When combined with a DX-format dSLR, like the Nikon D90 or D300, the lens offers an equivalent focal view of approximately 127.5mm (in the 35mm or FX-format), which is also appealing for close-up portrait photography. This new lens also boasts Nikon's silent wave motor (SWM) technology, extra low dispersion (ED) glass, and their VR optical image stabilization.
Available in early December, the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR will have a sticker price of approx. $529.95. To learn more, please read the official Nikon press release.
