| Prices: |
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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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| Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Pentax 645Z
645D vs 645Z
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| Model Number: |
D3S |
645D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
| Retail Price: |
$5199.95 |
$9995.95 |
| Street Price: |
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$3,599.00 |
| Date Available: |
2009-11-30 |
2010-12-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
|
52.2 oz
(1,480 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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6.1 x
4.6 x
4.7 in.
(156 x
117 x
119 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Kodak KAF-40000 |
| Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
40.0 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
Medium format |
| Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
1452mm2 (44.00mm x 33.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.46 microns |
6.06 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
0.8x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
82 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
24.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,253 |
1,262 |
| Image Resolution: |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1416
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1848
(5.1 MP,
Other), 2080 x 1384
(2.9 MP,
3:2), 1392 x 920
(1.3 MP,
Other), 3552 x 2832
(10.1 MP,
5:4), 2656 x 2120
(5.6 MP,
5:4), 1776 x 1416
(2.5 MP,
5:4), 3552 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1776
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 1776 x 1184
(2.1 MP,
3:2) |
7264 x 5440
(39.5 MP,
Other), 6528 x 4896
(32.0 MP,
4:3), 5376 x 4032
(21.7 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
1.1 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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| Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
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| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Pentax 645 bayonet |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
11-point SAFOX IX+ Phase Difference Detection, single / continuous |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
Trapezoid prism finder w/ Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: 98%; Magnification: 0.62X (with D FA645 55mm F2.8 lens at infinity) |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.62x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
|
921,000 dots
(307,000 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
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| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
1000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto (with programmable limits), 200 to 1000 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100 and 1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent ( D / N / W / L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual 1 / 2 / 3, Color temperature setting 1 / 2 / 3 w/ adjustment |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
77-segment multi, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
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| Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
n/a |
P-TTL, high-speed sync, wireless sync w/ Pentax flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/125 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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| External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Hot shoe, X-sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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| Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
| Other Memory: |
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| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
14-bit PEF / DNG Raw |
| Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
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| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
| NFC: |
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No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Optional IR or wired |
| Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
DC input |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.34 |
1.09 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.34 |
1.10 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
58 |
17 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.34 |
1.09 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
1.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
90 |
19 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
1.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
41 |
16 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
1.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
15 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.51 seconds |
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.423 seconds |
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| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.043 seconds |
0.141 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.142 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical Viewfinder AF lag:
51-point Auto-Area Full AF = 0.361s
Live View AF Lag:
Hand-held mode Full AF = 0.511s
Tripod mode Full AF = 2.66s
Tripod mode Prefocused = 0.423 |
Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area AF = 0.180s |
| Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4200 shots |
800 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
PictureProject |
PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 (Ver.4.20) |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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| Notes & Features: |
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Compatible with PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses. Has dual SD/SDHC card slots. |