Nikon announces the release of DSLR D3s with a six figure ISO! The main features are as follows:

• ISO performance: ISO 12800 as standard, expandable to ISO equivalent of 102400 (Hi 3)
• Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.1 effective megapixels
• Improved D-Movie function including High-Sensitivity Movie mode and flicker reduction function
• Nikon’s Integrated Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function
• Incorporates Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image processing
• Active D-Lighting with bracketing for up to 5 frames
• Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape and Portrait can be downloaded from Nikon website)
• Quick response with approx. 0.12 seconds start-up time and approx. 0.04 seconds shutter-release time lag
• 9-frames-per-second shooting rate in FX format, 11 fps in DX crop (CIPA Guidelines)
• Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, for more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance
• Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points
• Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format
• Durable shutter unit proven by 300,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera
• Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,200 frames per charge (based on CIPA Standards)
• Easy-to-access Live View modes with dedicated button
• Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
• High-definition (approx. 921k-dot), 170˚ viewing angle, 3-in. VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass

Nikon also released a new lens the 85mm micro lens with VRII. The features are as follows:

• Medium-telephoto 85mm Micro lens (picture angle is equivalent to a focal length of 127.5mm in FX/35mm format)
• Closest focusing distance of 0.286 m/0.9 ft. (1:1 life size)
• The optical system featuring an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element is optimized for DX-format digital SLRs
• Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet AF operation
• Two focus modes available — M/A and M
• IF (Internal Focusing) enables focusing without changing the length of lens barrel
• The nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening gives out-of-focus elements a more natural appearance

More info at the following websites:

• Nikon D3s micro site
• Dpreview Nikon D3s hands-on
• Nikon D3s sample images
• More samples from studioimpressionsphotography and video samples
• AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR sample image
• Nikon D3s review by techradar
• Nikon D3s review by Letsgodigital

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