New Gear: Nikon D3S

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http://flash.popphoto.com/blog/2009/10/ ... n-d3s.html

--12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor (36x23.9mm)
--ISO range from the equivalent of 100 all the way to the equivalent of 102,400
--Self-cleaning optical low pass filter
--Quieter shutter noise
--HD video recording up to 1280 x 720 (720p) at 24 fps
--Full aperture control from f/1.4 to f/16 in video mode
--Full-res image capture at 9 fps in FX format or 11 fps in DX crop mode
--1.2x crop mode
--2 UMDA compatible CompactFlash card slots for consecutive recording or simultatneous recording
--HDMI out port
--Multi-CAM 3500FX focus module with 51 AF points: 15 cross type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors
--Three AF modes: Single point, dynamic area AF and auto-area AF
--Live view mode
--Latest generation EXPEED Image Processing System provides faster processing and lower power consumption
--3D Color Matrix Metering II references the scene against 30,000 images in its internal database to calculate correct exposure
--Moisture, dust and shock resistant body with a shutter system tested to 300,000 cycles
--100% viewfinder with .7x magnification
--3-inch LCD with 921,000 dot resolution
--Up to 4200 shots per single battery charge