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The Nikon D3s is an upcoming DSLR slated for a likely release in October or November of 2009. It will in fact replace the D3 as Nikon’s flagship DSLR, as it will support 720p/24 video, 11fps continuous still shooting, and 1.6x crop mode. A high ISO rating of 200-12800 (versus 200-6400) allows the camera to have exceptional low-light performance - letting users to photograph at night without a tripod, and picking up minute details in darkness without the excessive noise penalties of other cameras. The huge jump in continuous shooting (from 9fps) will be possible via the addition of an extra EXPEED processing chip. Additional features include a 12.1MP FX sensor.

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Nikon D3s
MSRP $5,199.95
Release date November, 2009
Brand Nikon
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excellent low-light performance
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D3 body - ergonomic and durable
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small button-interface tweaks have made the device a lot more user friendly than previous D3-based models
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huge ISO range up to 12800 - expandable up to 102400
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can do basic in-camera photo manipulation - works on RAW, outputs JPEG
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can shoot video in 720p high definition at the 24 fps of film
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ideal for use on the go - sports, nature or journalism
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100% viewfinder coverage
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automatic sensor cleaning - a feature painfully excluded on the D3
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3-inch high resolution display (922k pixel)
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11fps continuous shooting
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large 48 RAW image buffer - much improved over the D3 with only room for 18 shots
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relatively low resolution 12.1MP sensor
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video mode just isn't that great - motion JPEG format, no 1080p mode
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high price
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continuous shooting remains the same speed as the D3
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  • Flagship DSLR
  • 720p HD Video
  • 11fps Continuous Shooting
  • Superior ISO Rating
  • Late 2009 Release Date

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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

MSRP  $5,000.00    Releases  December, 2009
Pros
  • 16.1 megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
  • improved low light performance with extended ISO range from 50 to 102,400
  • Dual DIGIC IV image processors
Cons
  • not full frame
  • very expensive
  • a little heavy
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12 pros
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Pros

  • excellent low-light performance
  • D3 body - ergonomic and durable
  • small button-interface tweaks have made the device a lot more user friendly than previous D3-based models
  • huge ISO range up to 12800 - expandable up to 102400
  • can do basic in-camera photo manipulation - works on RAW, outputs JPEG
  • can shoot video in 720p high definition at the 24 fps of film
  • ideal for use on the go - sports, nature or journalism
  • 100% viewfinder coverage
  • automatic sensor cleaning - a feature painfully excluded on the D3
  • 3-inch high resolution display (922k pixel)
  • 11fps continuous shooting
  • large 48 RAW image buffer - much improved over the D3 with only room for 18 shots

Cons

  • relatively low resolution 12.1MP sensor
  • video mode just isn't that great - motion JPEG format, no 1080p mode
  • high price
  • continuous shooting remains the same speed as the D3

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