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Nikon Equipment - D3 and D3S Digital SLRs

D3S

Previews

Preview at BJP-online
Preview by Rob Galbraith
Preview at DPReview and detailed specs
Preview at Imaging-Resource
Preview and photos at PhotographyBLOG
Preview at LetsGoDigital
- German language preview at LetsGoDigital
- Spanish language preview at LetsGoDigital
- Dutch language preview at LetsGoDigital
D3s review (sample photos and video) by Marcus Bell
D3S preview by Shun Cheung for Photo.net
Nikon D3S shows its high ISO prowess in two sample videos at Engadget
Nikon D3s hands on first look - Introduction at AmateurPhotographer
Nikon D3s FX DSLR & Micro Nikkor 85mm macro preview at DPNow
D3s video preview at Photo-I
Thom Hogan's comments (October 14 posting)

First Shots: Nikon D3S - DigitalCameraInfo

Nikon D3s Hands On Photos and Video: DSLR Night Vision Is a Beautiful Thing - Gizmodo

Nikon Podcast #27 – The New Nikon D3S D-SLR and Nikon's Presence at PhotoPlus 2009

Nikon D3s samples: ISO 100-102,400 by Ellis Vener

A first look at Nikon D3S high ISO image quality, plus the new 70-200mm f/2.8 - RobGalbraith

Yep, I Have The D3s… And More! by Moose Peterson

D3s & 70-200VR II – Just not what I expected! by Moose Peterson

Nikon D3S & 70-200VR II by Louis Pang

D3s Sample Video Clip by Moose Peterson

Which D3 is Right For YOU? by Moose Peterson
"This is a really, really, really common question coming my way, and to be really honest with you, it’s a great question! All three D3 bodies have something special to offer you but it’s up to you to way the advantages and disadvantages of each for YOUR photography."

D3s High-ISO samples at LetsGoDigital

The Guts: Nikon D3's Viewfinder - PopPhoto

A Unique Photo Shootout Featuring David Bergman and Robert Caplin: Canon 1D Mark IV Versus Nikon D3S
"So who wins the shootout? When it comes to high ISO, both cameras excel, but the Nikon D3S edges out the Canon. Autofocus performance is excellent on both cameras, with the Canon being slightly more responsive."

An analysis of EOS-1D Mark IV autofocus performance (with comparison to the D3S) - RobGalbraith
"To sum up, our experience with the D3S' AF system is that it's trustworthy and dependable enough for us to be confident using it for peak action sports. Not perfect: it needs to be a bit faster off the line, in addition to the other quibbles we've mentioned. But it does work as needed most of the time, which is in stark contrast to the experience of the EOS-1D Mark IV in the last month."

Nikon D3S vs Canon 1D Mk IV at PhotoRadar
"Having tested both cameras extensively, we have to call this fight a dead heat. We could nit-pick over this and that but at the end of the day, in use, both cameras deliver unparalleled user experience and outstanding image quality in the toughest of shooting situations."

D3S review at ePhotozine

D3S review at BJP-online
"...the D3s makes sense if you feel the buffer upgrade (36 shots in raw) and higher ISO are going to benefit you; the improved AF performance and ergonomics are certainly welcome..."

D3S review at ePhotozine
"It is a thoroughly inspirational piece of kit to use and that in itself justifies its price tag immediately. Its high ISO sensitivity means you can carry on shooting in the poorest ambient light and without using a tripod. That would count for nothing if the results from using the high ISOs were poor and unusable, but they are not."

New Nikon D3s by Dave Black
"The NEW Nikon D3s camera is well worth the money and a definite improvement over the D3. A new standard of high ISO has been set and the D3s is the undisputed king. Not only are its clean High ISO levels 1 and 1/3 higher than a D3, but I believe the D3s handles the shadow areas cleaner and with more edge detail as well. The ISO setting of 6400 is now a cleaner and almost noiseless reality, and compares closely to the quality of the D3 camera at ISO2500. ISO12,800 looks great and is very similar to the ISO of 4000 on an older D3."

The D3s Advantage by Dave Black
"Here is a continuation of my D3s review, but rather than examine grid iron imagery, this time I thought we would see what advantages the New Nikon D3s camera offers in some other, more hospitable environments."

D3S review at PopPhoto
"In the field, this Nikon performed flawlessly. The Matrix metering did a great job of choosing the right exposure, being fooled only by the toughest scenarios. The 51-point Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus system worked wonderfully with the 3D Color Matrix Metering II system to track subjects by shape and color."

D3S review at PhotographyBLOG
"So, is the Nikon D3S the world's best digital camera then? Well, statements like that are always controversial to say the least, but for most intents and purposes; yes, it is."

D3S review at LetsGoDigital
"I even dare to say that this is the best digital SLR camera at this moment. In any case, the best that Nikon has ever built."

D3S review at PhotoRadar
"In summary, the D3S offers a series of worthwhile improvements over a camera that was already at the top of its game. So it’s all good, right? Almost. All except for a nagging feeling about the price. Two years ago the D3 launched with a list price of £3,400. Since then it’s crept up to £4,000, and now Nikon wants £4,200 for the D3S."

D3S review at DPReview
"Judged on its own merits, the Nikon D3S is an absolutely outstanding camera. It offers exceptionally good image quality across an extremely wide range of ISO settings, and its key systems (AF, white balance and metering) are at least on a par with the best available in other cameras from rival manufacturers."

D3S review at OutbackPhoto
"Overall we are just amazed by the low light capabilities of this camera. We take lower noise at higher ISO over more pixels any time and understand that Nikon stayed at conservative 12 Megapixels. By the way 12 Megapixels can deliver some very nice prints up to at least 20" wide."

D3S review at PhotoReview
"Like its predecessor, the D3s sets lofty standards in high-sensitivity performance. No noise was visible in test shots up to ISO 3200 and it didn't become obvious until ISO 12,800...Nevertheless, the D3s provided sharper, more saturated images than we obtained in test shots from the EOS 1D Mark IV..."

D3S review by Thom Hogan
"Bottom line: the D3s a great camera made better. Unless you need more pixels, it's the answer to pretty much every photographic problem."

D3S review at Imaging-Resource
"At this moment, though, Nikon has provided a tool to filmmakers that they didn't have before, and while it is in some sense limited (compared to your average pro camcorder), the Nikon D3S still works extremely well, and is capable of recording in light so low that no camcorder can compete."

D3S review at DigitalCameraReview
"The Nikon D3S is probably among the most capable pro DSLRs on the market today. It has the feature set, speed, flexibility and image quality that professionals need with only a 12 megapixel sensor. You may not agree, but I would rather trade off some megapixels for image quality and, especially, for low light and high ISO performance."

D3S review at ShutterBug
"...from my experience the D3S is a state-of-the-art pro camera that lets you get images you might not have considered previously possible, and then some. Battery staying power, framing rate, customization features, nine-shot brackets, focusing speed and accuracy, and video and still crop and size options make it a formidable machine for any working photographer."

D3S review by Michael Weber
"The great plus of the D3S is its high-ISO capability (above ISO 2,500) and only if this field of ISO 2,500 and higher is your standard working condition you might find legitimation of purchasing such a body."

D3S review by John Rettie (PDF)

D3S review at dkamera.de
German language review