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Question

can this camera take photos while recording video

Location : nyatl

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Semi-professional photographer

asked 2 years ago

Anonymous

2 years ago

Location : nyatl

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Semi-professional photographer

on D3S

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answer 1

No - You can shoot one or the other, or switch, but cannot take a still while videoing. and when shooting video it does not allow changing the zoom on a lens

Location : Pittsburgh. PA

Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Family & Friends

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: 6-12 months

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

former nikon advocate

1 year, 10 months ago

Location : Pittsburgh. PA

Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Family & Friends

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: 6-12 months

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

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answer 2

This camera doesn't have the feature to take photos while recording videos.

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answered 2 years ago

NikonStaff

2 years ago

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Question

Is Nikon D3s water resistant?

I want to know if D3s or any other Nikon SLR is resistant to water.

Location : Houston, TX

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

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asked 1 year, 10 months ago

Abhi

1 year, 10 months ago

Location : Houston, TX

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

on D3S

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answer 1

From my reading of reviews and my use of my own D3s in rainy conditions, it is at least water-resistant. Whether it is water "proof", I don' t know. So, I don't hesitate to take images on short notice for limited periods of time in light to medium rain, but I don't think I would dunk it in water or just keep it completely exposed in heavy rain.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

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1 year, 9 months ago

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answer 2

It, along with the other pro spec bodies, are dust and moisture resistant, not totally water resistant, it will hold off a light rain shower for example but would not survive a dunking, say, in a swimming pool.

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answered 1 year, 10 months ago

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1 year, 10 months ago

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Question

What is the best use of this camera?

I like taking nature shots but I am occasionally ask to take pictures for parties and such is it good for all of that or just one purpose

Age: Under 18

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

DaBoy2Raw

1 year, 7 months ago

Age: Under 18

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

on D3S

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answer 1

This is a serious camera for professional photographers, unless you are running a business or have money to spend this camera will probably be too much for you. There is no specific area of photography this camera can't do, it is full frame so if all you have is DX format lens's you are wasting the cameras potential, it also workes better with newer lens's made with high performance glass and engineering. This is a go big or go home camera, no sense spending $6000 on the camera and buying older cheaper lens's.

Location : Carmel, IN

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: 6-12 months

Role: Professional photographer

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answered 1 year, 6 months ago

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1 year, 6 months ago

Location : Carmel, IN

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: 6-12 months

Role: Professional photographer

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answer 2

That will depend on the type of lens you're using. Please click on the link below for the lens simulator; it will help you to make the decision on what lens you need.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...

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answered 1 year, 7 months ago

NikonStaff

1 year, 7 months ago

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Question

SU-800 with D3s

I guess I was unclear with my original question. Is the SU-800 controllable through the camera menus or only on the control panel on the SU-800?

Location : Harrisburg PA

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Professional photographer

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

Deb F

1 year, 6 months ago

Location : Harrisburg PA

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Professional photographer

on D3S

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answer 1

No, you have to use the SU-800 to control the flashes as there is not in built commander in the D3s.

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answered 1 year, 6 months ago

KeithD

1 year, 6 months ago

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answer 2

I think it's just on the flash? Not sure though, sorry.

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Question

Nikon d3s, I understand it stores movie files up to 5 minutes, After it stores the movie file are you able to record another 5 minutes video file

or after the initial recording is your storage space full?

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

Customer

1 year, 7 months ago

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answer 1

Individual movie files can be up to 2 GB in size. The maximum lenght is 5 movies for each one.

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answered 1 year, 7 months ago

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Question

when will the d700 replacement be out?

Location : evergreen co

Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Travel

Nikon Family: 6-10 years

Role: Professional photographer

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

jswan

1 year, 7 months ago

Location : evergreen co

Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Travel

Nikon Family: 6-10 years

Role: Professional photographer

on D3S

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answer 1

Thanks for your question about Nikon products. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about future products until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com.

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answered 1 year, 7 months ago

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Question

D3s and SU-800

Can you control off camera flash with the D3s from the camera menu (commander mode) and the SU-800 as you can with the D700?

Location : Harrisburg PA

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Professional photographer

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

Deb F

1 year, 7 months ago

Location : Harrisburg PA

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Professional photographer

on D3S

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answer 1

The D3s doesn't have a built-in flash to use as a commander like the D700. You will need the SU-800 commander to control other Speedlights.

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answered 1 year, 7 months ago

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Question

dx mode using lx lens?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

Anonymous

1 year, 4 months ago

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Please click on the link below for information:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Question

What is on the Software Suite CD-ROM

Location : Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Age: Over 65

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 21+ years

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

1 year, 2 months ago

Location : Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Age: Over 65

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 21+ years

on D3S

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1 answer

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answer 1

View NX2 is on the disc.

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answered 1 year, 2 months ago

KeithD

1 year, 2 months ago

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Question

is it good for bird photo

Age: 55-65

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Role: Semi-professional photographer

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

Anonymous

1 year, 1 month ago

Age: 55-65

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Role: Semi-professional photographer

on D3S

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1 answer

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answer 1

With the correct lens.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

JoeR

1 year, 1 month ago

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Question

What type of Compact Flash cards (read/write speeds) are best to shoot video on with the D3S?

Location : Baltimore, MD

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Travel

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: 3-6 months

Role: Professional photographer

asked 1 year ago

1 year ago

Location : Baltimore, MD

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Travel

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: 3-6 months

Role: Professional photographer

on D3S

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1 answer

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answer 1

San Disk Extreme is on Nikon's approved list, 60mbps.
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16686/~/approved-memory-cards---d3s

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answered 1 year ago

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1 year ago

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Question

how much?

d3s

Location : bangladesh

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Occasional user, memory keeper

asked 5 months, 1 week ago

Anonymous

5 months, 1 week ago

Location : bangladesh

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Occasional user, memory keeper

on D3S

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answer 1

Depends where you are in the world, Google has the answer

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answered 5 months, 1 week ago

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5 months, 1 week ago

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Questions & Answers for Nikon Inc. D3S

can this camera take photos while recording video

Is Nikon D3s water resistant?

What is the best use of this camera?

SU-800 with D3s

Nikon d3s, I understand it stores movie files up to 5 minutes, After it stores the movie file are you able to record another 5 minutes video file

when will the d700 replacement be out?

D3s and SU-800

dx mode using lx lens?

What is on the Software Suite CD-ROM

is it good for bird photo

What type of Compact Flash cards (read/write speeds) are best to shoot video on with the D3S?

how much?

Customer Questions & Answers for

D3S