Digital Camera Specifications

TYPE OF CAMERA

Digital camera S3

EFFECTIVE PIXELS

6.0 million

CCD

1/2.5-inch type (6.4 million total pixels)

IMAGE MODES

High (2816*), Normal (2816), Normal (2048), PC (1024), TV (640)

LENS

3x Zoom-Nikkor ED; 5.8-17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent

 

to 35-105mm); f/3.0-5.4; 12 elements in 10 groups; Digital

 

zoom: up to 4x

FOCUS RANGE

12 in. (30cm) to infinity (), 1.6 in. (4cm) to infinity () in

 

Macro Mode

LCD MONITOR

2.5-inch type, 110,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with

 

brightness adjustment

STORAGE MEDIA

Internal memory: approx. 12MB, accepts SD memory card

SHOOTING MODES

Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait),

 

Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night

 

Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light,

 

Panorama Assist, Underwater, Voice recording), BSS (Best Shot

 

Selector), Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-Timer (10 sec.)

MOVIES

With sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps,

 

Smaller size (160) at 15fps; Without sound: Time-lapse movie at15fps

CAPTURE MODES

1) Single, 2) Continuous (approx. 1.6fps), 3) Multi-shot 16 (16 frames

 

1/16 in size)

NUMBER OF FRAMES

 

(W/INTERNAL MEMORY)

6M: High (2816*) approx. 4, Normal (2816) approx. 9,

 

3M: Normal (2048) approx. 16

BUILT-IN FLASH

Range: 1’ - 8’2” ft / 0.3-2.5m (W), 1’ - 4’7” ft / 0.3-1.4m (T); Flash

 

modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye

 

Fix™), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow Sync.

INTERFACE

USB (via COOL-STATION MV-11/MV11B)

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Dutch/Swedish/Japanese/

 

Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Russian selectable in

 

menu display

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter

 

EH-63 (supplied)

BATTERY LIFE (APPROX)*

Approx. 190 images with EN-EL8 Rechargeable Battery (based on

 

CIPA standard*)

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD)

Approx. 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm)

WEIGHT

Approx. 4.2 oz. (118g) (without battery and memory card) TBD

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

COOL-STATION MV-11/MV-11B, Strap, USB Cable UC-E10, Audio

 

Video Cable EG-E5000, AC Adapter EH-63, Rechargeable Li-ion

 

Battery EN-EL8, PictureProject CD-ROM

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

COOL-STATION MV-11/MV-11B, USB Cable UC-E10, Audio Video

 

Cable EG-E5000, AC Adapter EH-63, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

 

EN-EL8, Battery Charger MH-62, Waterproof Case WP-CP5‡

*Industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 77°F (25°C); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.

Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.

‡ Not available in some countries or areas.

PICTUREPROJECT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS

MACINTOSH Mac® OS X (10.1.5 or later) / WINDOWS Windows®

 

XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows® 2000 Professional,

 

Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE pre-installed models

RAM

64MB or more recommended

HARD DISK

60MB required for installation

DISPLAY

800 x 600 or more with 16-bit color (full color recommended)

OTHERS

CD-ROM drive required for installation.

 

Only built-in USB ports are supported

 

Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks

 

Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

 

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh®

 

and QuickTime® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Com

 

puter Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The FotoNation logo is

 

a trademark. The SD logo is a trademark. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting

 

technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided

 

by Identix®. Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks

 

of their respective companies. Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this

 

brochure are simulated.

 

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obliga-

 

tion on the part of the manufacturer. September 2005 ©2005 NIKON INC.

 

WARNING

 

TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE, READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR

 

EQUIPMENT. SOME DOCUMENTATION IS SUPPLIED ON CD-ROM ONLY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S3-05-299

Nikon Inc.

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747 www.nikondigital.com / 1-800-Nikon-UX

CDP-S3-01

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Nikon S3 manual Digital Camera Specifications

S3 specifications

The Nikon S3 is a revered member of Nikon's line of mirrorless cameras, known for its compact design and advanced functionality. Targeted towards both amateur and professional photographers, the S3 combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, making it a versatile choice for various photography styles.

One of the standout features of the Nikon S3 is its large 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, which delivers exceptional image quality with outstanding detail and dynamic range. This sensor enables photographers to capture high-resolution images even in challenging lighting conditions, thanks to its impressive ISO range of 100 to 51,200. The camera boasts an advanced EXPEED image processing engine, which enhances image quality by reducing noise and improving color accuracy.

The autofocus system in the Nikon S3 is another notable feature. It employs a Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor with 39 focus points, including nine cross-type sensors. This allows for fast and precise focusing, making it easier to track moving subjects and ensuring sharp images even in fast-paced situations. The camera also supports continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second, making it suitable for action photography.

Digital connectivity is a crucial aspect of the Nikon S3, as it features built-in Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities. This allows users to transfer images wirelessly to smartphones and tablets for easy sharing on social media. The camera also supports Nikon's SnapBridge app, which facilitates remote shooting and provides access to various customization options.

The S3's build quality is robust yet lightweight, making it an ideal travel companion. Its ergonomic design ensures comfortable handling with easy access to controls, which enhances the overall shooting experience. The camera features a 3-inch tilting LCD touchscreen, allowing for flexible shooting angles and an intuitive interface for navigating menus.

In terms of video capabilities, the Nikon S3 offers full HD 1080p recording at various frame rates, catering to videographers as well as photographers. The inclusion of microphone input allows for improved audio quality during video shoots.

To summarize, the Nikon S3 stands out with its impressive sensor, sophisticated autofocus system, digital connectivity, and robust design. These features make it an excellent choice for those looking to explore their creativity and capture stunning photographs and videos in a variety of settings. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic beginner, the Nikon S3 is a camera that adapts to your photographic needs.