PhotographySavvy

Nikon has updated their flagship D3 with the new D3s. The new body utilizes a re-designed version of the Nikon 12.1 Megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor that integrates a wider ISO range, making the D3s capable of shooting from ISO-200-12,800, with a new Hi 3 setting equivalent to ISO-102,400(!). It is also the first FX-format camera to integrate HD video capture, with 720p at 24 frames per second with aperture control from f/1.4-f/16. The camera also features a new 1.2x crop mode, giving a slight boost in magnification without sacrificing too much resolution (down to 8.4 megapixels). The continuous shooting buffer has also been doubled from the original D3's factory default, but is roughly the same as one with the Memory Expansion (48-NEF frames). Other highlight features include improved Live-View AF, dust-reduction, Silent-shutter mode, and improved Active D-Lighting.

The Nikon D3s will be available late-November with an estimated selling price of $5199.99.