It’s true! I never thought that one day I will own D3s. I been shooting with D600 for a long time until D850 come out. I own two D850’s and I always thought there is no better output then those files from 45mpx sensors. Yes D850 is a great camera but…..Then I bought D4s and I couldn’t believe what 16mpx can deliver and after 6 months of shooting with D4s I bought D3s and I absolutely love this camera. I really think that D3s and D4s are one of the best cameras Nikon ever made. The feel, the ergonomics and image quality is just so good. I Love them both. Guys the build , the size, the weight is just great. We wont see this build anymore. The best of the best. The old good days. Im really curious what owners of cheap plastic consumers mirrorless small boxes will say about their cameras in 10-15 years time. Is just shame where camera industry is heading.
I have a D3 and LOVE it!! wonderful for all day events!! its just there and ready!! nothing fancy compared to modern stuff! but it will get the job done!!! built like a war machine
Man, I was going to sell my D3 and D3s because I have D4s and D750, but your video convinced me to keep them... My love for Nikon that began with Nikon F5, which I still own, had somewhat faded when I started going into the digital world with Nikon D1x, then to D2x. I didn't think much of the crop sensor disadvantages, but that soon changed when I got my Nikon D3. Nikon D3 was not an upgrade from D1x and D2x. It was a whole new camera with whole new colors, sharpness, and contrast that are close to real film... So, my second love for Nikon began. Soon after my third love for Nikon began after purchasing Nano Crystal Coated lenses. The sharpness difference between 28-70mm f/2.8 to 24-70mm f/2.8 is like Nikon D2x to Nikon D3. You just can't ignore them because they are so profoundly and significantly different. When you get them you will notice right away. Now, my photography is migrating mostly to prime lenses because I truly fell in love with Nikon's f/1.4 Bokeh and its colors... I am planning to get three more prime lenses and that would be it for me... Nikon 35mm f/1.4, Nikon 58mm f/1.4, and lastly Nikon 200mm f/2. Then, I will be a real happy camper...
20:00 Newer camera tech is great, but at lower iso's ONLY since they are all chasing 24mp. The D3S will STILL smoke 90% of cameras past iso 800. The dynamic range is a massive factor, dxomarks test methods need analysing big time. While newer cameras can bring back more info in the shadows/highlights, it merely shifts midtones the way 'levels' does in photoshop, it doesnt magically pull data out of thin air. Most new sensors dont look organic at all when pushed/pulled past +50/-50. The main thing I have noticed with the flagships is colour range, there are way more tones of individual colours / red green and blue. I'm talking specifically D750 vs D3S - the D3S has so much more 'gamut' and separation between colours. You can mess around with HSL sliders all you want but if there isnt enough distinction between tones of red, for example, they get lumped together, and when you shift hue they all get shifted together. The only way I can describe it is like the D3S has an in-build HDR ability, within a single raw file, at least thats the way it feels. There is just more to work with, and the images that come out of it are way more realistic and less digital looking. 24mp is great, but once you go past 800 iso, zoom in 100%, the small details look mushy and the grain is larger whereas the D3S grain looks like fine sandpaper. Anyone who thinks 12mp is not enough resolution, think for a second, 12mp gives you 4200 pixels on the longest side (enough for A3 at 200dpi if you print), who needs more than that for sports/weddings? ISO 1600 with the D750 literally looks like an upscaled 12mp sensor, with very flat colours, it almost feels like a toy camera once you have used a D3S. No amount of editing will make a £2000 sensor look like a £5000 one. You cant pull the information/data from something that is not there, you can only stretch what data your sensor has captured so far (before it looks digital and cheap). I'm not justifying my purchase here, I just want people to know these comparison sites like dxomark don't test enough (my guess is their colour square chart needs WAY more tones) any camera can distinguish the ones they are testing with, its kinda pointless. The only thing i'd trust about the dxomark benchmarks are that these are the results from NOT tweaking your raw file much or at all, if thats you then buy based of their ratings. If you know anything about processing raws then consider other sources, because their 'dynamic range' and 'colour' ratings are VERY misleading.
Love your thoughtful talks Skyler. It’s mid June 2024. I’ve had a D3s for about 3years. It’s a bit scruffy (pretty decent really) & has about a 135,000 shutter count. 10 days ago I bought 2nd D3s body. It’s boxed, in super nice condition, & has a shutter count only 37,000! It was a completely unplanned impulse purchase. I saw it for £440 U.K. & I just couldn’t resist buying it. 😍
This is the best video I have seen on the D3/D3S camera by far! I bought a D3 in excellent shape last year for $650 CAD and the moment I held it I fell in love ...so beautifully balanced, buttons so convenient and not downsized like smaller models and therefore much easier to manage with fumbling fingers, and the round viewfinder (along with magnifying eyepiece i bought) is worlds better than the viewfinders on consumer model cameras including the D750, and D780. I love the photos it takes! I feel very lucky to have a D3 ...I am going to check your channel and I am hoping that since 2019 you have been able to buy another D3S. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this camera!
My last camera was a D2x. I just bought a D3S and I’m overwhelmed with joy! I’m delighted that the market keeps developing more expensive models with all the bells & whistles thus driving the price of these beauties down. The early D models are the “Muscle Cars of the DSLR world! 😎
I do have D3 since 2008 August as gift by my wife ...I really appreciate the wonderful pictures quality is still matchless even with my newest Fujifilm GFX 50s . My first digital camera was Nikon D1X i bought it in 2000 jan. viewing your video is gave incredible goosebumps experience ... Thank you so much ...
I have a Nikon D3 and a D3X. The only one in the series I don't have is the D3S. Both my cameras are keepers, for different reasons. The D3 was a ground-breaking camera, and it's a classic. It is WELL capable of taking fabulous photos and I personally don't buy into all that "more megapixels, mirrorless, higher dynamic range" hype that tries to convince everyone that the camera they bought last year is no longer worthy! I hope to keep both (I have lately added a D4S!) and maybe I might just complete the line-up with a D3S too! Thanks for your video and a voice of reason! Anthony, in Ireland.
I use a D700 and D3! doing an indoor evening event this weekend in London! one feature I love about them is the lowlight iso performance, all controls on the outside! tough and great battery life!! 12mp is nice to deal with in post! plus megapixels is so hyped up these days! I have some fairly big canvas prints that look great!! I get annoyed with photographers who say you always need the latest and greatest :) I have owned modern stuff but found I don't need it!! touchscreen, bluetooth, wifi, video etc. nah :)
I take delivery of my lightly used (60k) D3s tomorrow, March 2022. Its an early 50th birthday present to myself. Been a lifelong Nikon user, like you, not much into "upgrading" but have owned a number of excellent Nikon SLR's, all of which are still in my collection. I jumped at the D300 when if first came out and used it solid for 10 years, even the day I was in the store to buy the 300, I really really wanted the D3, couldn't stretch the budget. Years roll on, D300 earning me money, finally pull the trigger on a D850. But, something inside me still yearns for a pro body from the D3 era. Usual Saturday morning walking around in town, go past the only camera store left, they get some great trade in's. They inform me they were about to trade in a D3, D3s, D4, and a ton of glass and speedlights! Sure enough, the gear came in a couple weeks later, the D3 and D4 looked like they were dragged behind a truck on a gravel road...but the D3s, like new!! I pick it up in 12 hours from writing this. Going to also grab the SB910's (virtually unused) that came in and some of the glass. Suddenly I feel like I have been transported back in time to a very happy period in my life. I couldn't care less about technical specs, age of gear, modern upgrades bla bla. The color output of these old Nikons is truly amazing! Yes, my D850 is a studio workhorse, megapixels to burn, and I will own it forever, but the older generation processors worked a little different to the modern ones. Try going into the WB fine tune menu on your D3s, move the little box straight down into the magenta region and take a sunset photo with the camera set to cloudy WB......Its crotch melting good! Tomorrow will be the first time I have used a single digit D Nikon, going to be a long sleepless night :)
@@SkylerKing Thank you so much! I am certain it will exceed expectations in its abilities. I have set myself a goal for tomorrow with it. Just one lens and on foot for the day in the city, an exercise in relearning to see the everyday creatively as much as trying out my new machine. Been buried in the studio for so long that I have forgotten a photograph can be made using illumination from the sun.
Just bought one approx two weeks ago. I absolutely love this camera for low light shooting in NYC. It’s still an incredible work horse that delivers performance and image quality that holds up to today’s camera as well as tomorrow’s.
Last year I bought a D3 I always admired. A year before, a D700 I also admired, 2 years before that, a D300s and all started in 2010 with D200. Old Nikons are superior to the newest and "greatest" models. They was created when digital photography was matured and there was no video involved on the photo cameras. If you wanted a great video camera, you was going to Sony or Panasonic or whatever as a consumer or semi-pro. Now, our phones capture even 100MP photos and record 4K 60fps. Good photos are those who have a story, a texture and love put into them. No matter the medium, the artist/photographer/videographer will always find a way to create. Such creations are good to be done with tools like those old Nikons who never fail to deliver, who never stop working when you need them. Greetings from Greece and keep the D3s if you can, seems in mint condition that will be hard to find used in the future like this. Cheers!
I know what you mean, Dec 2021 I bought one and it's flawless in my eyes. Shame you had to sell it, they've come down in price in the last year, I hope you get your hands on it again, it's still relevant today. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck pal. Mark.
My first FX camera and I stopped looking at others indefinitely. I’m obsessed. Photos and colors look phenomenal. Got mine beat to hell but shoots so smooth. This is a real work horse
Ahwww!!!! Love your review!! Just purchased a D3s 2nd hand and I must say fell in love with it immediately just by it’s look and feel!! Thank you for the review and I can feel the sadness you have for having to let it go. I know you will own one again some day!! Sooner than later!! I took a leap of faith purchasing this one especially in these times we find ourselves wrt covid 19... But I believe it will work out. Best wishes and blessings to you.
I understand I have a D3 I love it the shutter is so raw and mechanical feeling. It is a true workhorse the only issue I have is my batteries are toast they don't hold their charge well. I hope you are able to pursue your passion and own that camera again.
The D3s is still a legend in its own right the needs of a photographer haven’t changed in the last decade or so, just peoples expectations of what a box that absorbs light (a camera) can do. You shouldn’t struggle with a D3 let alone a D3s, if you’re not getting the shot with those it’s not the camera, it’s you. This mentality of constantly upgrading things is fine, and I understand wanting to buy a newer model and I do. But, don’t justify the purchase of a Sony A7R IV with “needs” because it’s simply not true, hand me a D3s and I’m like a pig in s**t 🙂
Now that's a camera right there. One of the best parts of the full sensor cameras is how big the bodies need to be in order to accommodate the size. It's got a great feel on the hands and easy to work with!
The reason I bought my Nikon D3s is that I work on the sets of film, television and stage productions as a Stills Photographer so I really needed the D3s capability to get me usable images in very low light that I have no control of. At 15:15 you mention the video problems with the Nikon D3s. One issue I have is that video files are limited to only 5 minutes. I have worked as a DP and Cinematographer on some projects and used my D3s so I have to plan for those 5 minute long files. BTW, the headphone port is an output, not an input. My D3s is my main digital camera. My backup is a Nikon D70. I am considering picking up a used Nikon 810 for commercial work (products & portraits) where I have more megapixels available to me. I also have several Nikon film bodies, a fairly complete Mamiya RB-67 system and several 4x5" large format film cameras with lenses from 75mm to 360mm. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA PS Back in the day, I knew about Miranda cameras.
My D3S is still rockin' too! Folks nowadays be goin crazy about specs and "innovations". Saying this (*insert new camera model) is bad because of this and that. Back in the day, all we wanted was to have a full frame. lol
I listened to you the whole 25 mins and i have to say you're just like me haha. Loved your stories and it hurts me that you have to sell it. I hope you will be able to afford one soon. Wish you all the best!
Hi, I'm interested in getting a D3, maybe D3s and I want to know how the high iso performance compares to something like a D7200/D7500. Do you have any experience with it? I am interested in getting one but i'm worried the noise performance will be worser than my D7200 because of the older tech
You'll love it, I'm sure. I had mentioned in this video that you'll only be disappointed with the D3s if you're buying it as a dedicated video camera. However, as a challenge to myself and as a final "goodbye" to my D3s before selling it, I used it to shoot my most recent video. I used only a vintage 35mm lens (made in 1959) and didn't do any type of color grading or anything else to modify the image. Yet, I think the video came out looking quite dreamy and nice 🙂
@@SkylerKing Hi there. Thanks for the recommendation. I wanted the original 1dx but cant find one w low shutter. But this 3ds is intriguing. What primes would you recommend for weddings and events in low light? Thanks
@@bigotonbrand Oh man, glass is hard to recommend without knowing your shooting style, preferences, or budget. But, for me personally, I would keep it light and versatile by carrying just two lenses (maaaybe three). For the two lens setup, I would get something wide. Really wide. 24mm would be the minimum, but preferably 20mm or wider. This would offer the ability to not only capture wide scenes with a lot going on, but it would allow you to compose your shots properly even in tight situations (small rooms, crowded areas, etc). Plus, you get the huge bonus of using the unique perspective to really get creative with your photos. The second lens would be a short telephoto. Something like an 85mm. Great for getting a little reach when you aren't as close, for isolating subjects from a crowd, for getting rid of the background when you want to focus on something or someone specific without being distracted by everything else that is going on, etc. If you don't mind having a 3rd lens on you, then I'd go with the trusty 35mm. It's the perfect middle man. Starting to get tight enough to isolate subjects while still being wide enough to allow the environment to tell a story.
Came from the F4e, to D2H & landed on a beautiful light used D3s and ya, I knew I wanted it since FX hit the scene so I waited. I settled for a modern D300s when new till I can justify the new D3s. Took 5 yrs but well worth it. I agree. The single digit F/D bodies had that feel u never wanna turn bk. My D2H was a hefty workhorse & I still have it. Hard to believe 4/6mp looked so good for its day
I really hope you kept it. I used to use a D2H for years and now just upgraded to a D3s. And I totally understand your feelings. I always loved Nikon cameras since I knew my father's F2 (I got myself a F2 a long time ago) and I love those huge pro bodies. They are more natural to use to me than any other smaller camera.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgetto_Giugiaro Giorgetto Giugiaro B&H: Did Nikon approach Italdesign, or did Italdesign approach Nikon? NG: Giorgetto Giugiaro was and is very famous in Japan as a car designer. Nikon asked him to apply his skills, approach, and vision also to the design of a camera.
Cool video. I just bought a Nikon D3. Few nicks and scratches, definitely formerly owned by a Pro… But everything fully intact. Works perfect and the shutter was just replaced before I bought it. My D3 has 243 shutter clicks on this new shutter. Hope to have it a very long time… and you are correct, there’s just something special about these flagship model photos. I have the Nikon D700 aka The Legend, with only 9873 Shutter clicks. The photos are excellent. But again…. Although these claim to have the exact same sensor.. The D3 photos are just better.
The D3S is changed so much in price these days. The d700 can be purchased for the same price as a D3S. It's very odd, $400 for something that amazing? I might be buying a couple of bodies because I failed to pivot during the pandemic and this is probably the way for me to go to get into full frame. Thank you for being very honest
There is hardly a comparison. The D3s is worlds better. I show extremely high ISO samples in this video, in case you didn’t notice. It’s also important to note that the D3s is a huge step up from the D3 in terms of high ISO performance.
Maybe I'm reading too much into it or projecting, but this is EXACTLY the type of photography content I am interested in. It is different from 99% of the RUclips photography content that I have seen. What do I mean? I am NOT at all interested in professional photographers. Obviously, they have a lot to offer, however, at the same time I get tired of hearing these people talking about, "a camera is just a tool, like a hammer or a chisel or whatever." Yes, perhaps in the most literal sense, however we all know that photography is 'different' from painting, drawing, or writing. I also have no interest in conventional, "gear reviews." Seen 100+. They're pretty much all the same. I have been looking for someone to talk about their emotional connection to a specific camera. HOW they came to it? WHY? What is it about THAT camera, over the 25 others out there? Your video here, is like two friends just sitting down in a coffee shop talking about cameras. Not 'photography' per se, but "cameras", but not so much as a review, just someone who loves cameras. Loved the story about how your dad still shoots with his old Olympus bodies. Part of my issue with conventional, "gear reviews" is that I am sick and tired all of these companies (auto, phone, camera, etc. etc.) attempting to put the masses on a constant upgrade path. Yes, if you're shooting professionally, I guess you "need" the latest and greatest. I just think with the overwhelming majority of shooters, it really wouldn't matter whether they used something that came out today OR something from 10 years ago. Photographers forget (or never knew or more likely, do not care), that one of Nikon's most iconic cameras, the F3, was in production from 1980 until 2001. That is amazing. It can't (and won't) ever be done like that again, but WOW! I'll land my plane now. Hope that you produce more content like this video and I too have 2 Nikon D3s bodies. They are the only digital bodies I have and, like your dad, I plan to use the hell out of them and not buy any other bodies in this lifetime. The D3s far exceeds my photographic abilities and I love the way it feels in my hand. Just as you mentioned, I am in love with quality craftsmanship, all things mechanical, and analog. Yes, I realize that the D3 is not mechanical or analog, however, the build quality of the D3(s) is also something that will NEVER be seen again in the camera world. Everything about it just speaks to quality and inspires confidence. Simply holding it in my hand, makes the horrors of this world melt away. Off to check out your Flickr.
Here we are again, now with Taiwan and the D3S in common ; ) I shoot a lot of sports, and when the D3S came out it was my dream camera while I was shooting with the D700. A couple of years ago, I finally picked up a used D3S, and although I don't even have a dream camera anymore (OK, maybe a Hasselblad Xpan or a Leica M3 with full Summicron glass) I shoot it every weekend - or I did, before all the sports events were cancelled due to this bogus "pandemic." The handling and the image quality of the D3S are spectacular by any measure. It's a classic, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it for any job.
You said you like anything mechanical, how about the mechanical way a clock works. I watched how so many drums, screws, washers (if you want to call them that, lol) turn and counted how many turns they go around to push a second to go by, that's some complicated, genius, invention 💜
@@SkylerKing yes, i have the d3 and d4 but not the d3s...didn't think they was much of an upgrade between the d3 and d3s. Your video was so touching i just had to buy one...they're definitely legendary Nikon cameras.
@@alexandergomes3317 It honestly brings a smile to my face to hear that my video is the reason for a D3s purchase, even if it wasn't "needed". It sounds like you got an especially nice one, too. That shutter count is insane, barely even broken in!
I sold d810 last week. Nikon d3s is in the mail :-) i had one before and stupidly sold . New sensors like d600, d810 - i'm on the war path with colors and tones from them. Besides, if you held single digit body in your hands for once...
Honestly, the Nikon D3s was a dream camera for me for a long time. It lived up to its hype, too. I think that if I could pick any camera in the world and money was no object, it would be the Leica M10-D (the M10 without the screen on the back, set up like a film camera). Being a true rangefinder, looking and working like a classic film camera, but giving me the benefits of digital RAW files... I think it would be pretty hard to beat that. Such a timeless, rare setup.
Skyler King man I completely agree with you. I would be happy with this or even LEICA M MONOCHROM. Cheers brother. I wish you all the best. If you ever need anything I’m in Canada. I have one full frame camera but I use Ricoh grii 90% of the time cause it’s that good.
@@TCookk Hmm, well, the D750 has several advantages that simply come down to it being newer. You are likely aware of those, since the D750 was (and is) a very popular and much discussed camera. In fact, if you aren't intimately familiar with the D3s, you might assume that it doesn't really have any advantages over the D750 due to it being 5 years older. However, the D3s actually has multiple advantages over the D750. Such as; -Faster top shutter speed (obviously an advantage for fast-moving subjects) -Higher frame rate (9fps burst vs 6.5fps) -Deeper buffer (45 continuous frames vs 15 at the same settings) -MUCH better build quality -Better weather sealing -Better battery life (4,200 shots vs 1,200, so 3.5x better) -Better low light performance -Better SNR at all ISO levels -Better tonal range -Better color sensitivity from ISO 400 and above -Better dynamic range from ISO 1,600 and above -Longer shutter life expectancy (300,000 vs 150,000) Other things that I personally view as advantages are more down to personal preference. But, if you are doing sports, action, wildlife, anything low-light, or photojournalism type of work, the D3s is likely a better option. If you need something smaller and lighter, want to use it for video on a regular basis, or plan on cropping a LOT on a majority of your photos, then the D750 is likely the better bet.
Are you still running it ? I have wanted one of these since they came out. I'm putting money away for one now. I have always loved these cameras ! I have a Nikon d40 now and its not a bad camera just want more lol. I
Pass me the kleenex. Man my heart was breaking that you've had to sell this...I've got a similar story on it but here's just an excerpt. I can't remember how many times I watched that Vincent Munier promotional video for the D3S...
Posseggo una nikon d3s e secondo me attualmente nel 2019 é la migliore fotocamera che io Posseggo,da premettere che ho il sistema miroless...secondo me la nikon d3s restituisce file che si avvicinano alla realtà..complimenti bel video mi dispiace che la devi vendere..ciao dalla sicilia.
Ive had a D# since it first came out, i waited many years for Nikon to come out with a flagship DSLR, never looked backed, ill never sell it, image quality is ridiculous if you use it properly, 12 mp of perfect 12 mp, i hope you didn't sell it, you love that camera, i GET it, !!
Unfortunately, I did sell it. But, I hope to own it again, some day. You nailed it, too; "12mp of perfect 12mp". The output is just simply gorgeous, it's perfect. I think you get it 🙂
Great video on your Nikon D3s. I love my D3s. I purchased it two years ago, with less than 2000 shutter counts. I'm a Nikon junky owning a D2xs, 2-D200's, D300, F5, 3-F4's, all in mint condition. I love old tech. Thanks for your video. Sorry your parting with your D3s, but your right, it's only a camera. Over the years when times got tough, I sold over 20 Nikons from my collection.
Yeah, it seems that way. I actually prefer Canon over Nikon in most cases, but their are a couple of Nikons that really appeal to me. Honestly, I just enjoy cameras, though. I have had so many good (and sometimes great) cameras from several different manufacturers.
That’s really hard to say… there are probably 5 that I would say are my favorites for different reasons. In no particular order, I’d say my top three have been the Nikon D3s, Pentax K5, and the Olympus E-M5ii.
Skyler King No I did not know that. Would you get a d3s d3 d4 d5 later in life? Do you think you’ll be able to bond like that with a other camera system? I like the way you described the feeling, it’s like you know it, its just there, its special.
I cannot BELIEVE you traded a Fuji X-H1 for a Nikon D3s (if I heard correctly) - I wouldn't say you got GOT, but you both traded for what you both wanted.
@@SkylerKing To each's own, but you got what you wanted. I believe you could have sold the X-H1, and outright bought your D3 with some extra spending cash. You're BOLD to get what you want, that's a great trait for a photog.
It’s true! I never thought that one day I will own D3s. I been shooting with D600 for a long time until D850 come out. I own two D850’s and I always thought there is no better output then those files from 45mpx sensors. Yes D850 is a great camera but…..Then I bought D4s and I couldn’t believe what 16mpx can deliver and after 6 months of shooting with D4s I bought D3s and I absolutely love this camera. I really think that D3s and D4s are one of the best cameras Nikon ever made. The feel, the ergonomics and image quality is just so good. I Love them both. Guys the build , the size, the weight is just great. We wont see this build anymore. The best of the best. The old good days. Im really curious what owners of cheap plastic consumers mirrorless small boxes will say about their cameras in 10-15 years time. Is just shame where camera industry is heading.
I got a D600 in 2019. Then last year i got a D3s off ebay with only 48000 on the shutter. payed only 500usd for it.. Best camera i ever had
I shoot with the Nikon D4s and my backup is the Nikon D3s. still one of the best cameras for sports photography in 2020
I have a D3 and LOVE it!! wonderful for all day events!! its just there and ready!! nothing fancy compared to modern stuff! but it will get the job done!!! built like a war machine
Everything you said resonated I just bought the D3s just yesterday and I feel you exactly on everything you said!
Congratulations on the D3s! You'll love it.
I love the d3 could you tell me good settings to set
Man, I was going to sell my D3 and D3s because I have D4s and D750, but your video convinced me to keep them... My love for Nikon that began with Nikon F5, which I still own, had somewhat faded when I started going into the digital world with Nikon D1x, then to D2x. I didn't think much of the crop sensor disadvantages, but that soon changed when I got my Nikon D3. Nikon D3 was not an upgrade from D1x and D2x. It was a whole new camera with whole new colors, sharpness, and contrast that are close to real film... So, my second love for Nikon began. Soon after my third love for Nikon began after purchasing Nano Crystal Coated lenses. The sharpness difference between 28-70mm f/2.8 to 24-70mm f/2.8 is like Nikon D2x to Nikon D3. You just can't ignore them because they are so profoundly and significantly different. When you get them you will notice right away. Now, my photography is migrating mostly to prime lenses because I truly fell in love with Nikon's f/1.4 Bokeh and its colors... I am planning to get three more prime lenses and that would be it for me... Nikon 35mm f/1.4, Nikon 58mm f/1.4, and lastly Nikon 200mm f/2. Then, I will be a real happy camper...
20:00 Newer camera tech is great, but at lower iso's ONLY since they are all chasing 24mp. The D3S will STILL smoke 90% of cameras past iso 800. The dynamic range is a massive factor, dxomarks test methods need analysing big time. While newer cameras can bring back more info in the shadows/highlights, it merely shifts midtones the way 'levels' does in photoshop, it doesnt magically pull data out of thin air. Most new sensors dont look organic at all when pushed/pulled past +50/-50. The main thing I have noticed with the flagships is colour range, there are way more tones of individual colours / red green and blue. I'm talking specifically D750 vs D3S - the D3S has so much more 'gamut' and separation between colours. You can mess around with HSL sliders all you want but if there isnt enough distinction between tones of red, for example, they get lumped together, and when you shift hue they all get shifted together. The only way I can describe it is like the D3S has an in-build HDR ability, within a single raw file, at least thats the way it feels. There is just more to work with, and the images that come out of it are way more realistic and less digital looking. 24mp is great, but once you go past 800 iso, zoom in 100%, the small details look mushy and the grain is larger whereas the D3S grain looks like fine sandpaper. Anyone who thinks 12mp is not enough resolution, think for a second, 12mp gives you 4200 pixels on the longest side (enough for A3 at 200dpi if you print), who needs more than that for sports/weddings? ISO 1600 with the D750 literally looks like an upscaled 12mp sensor, with very flat colours, it almost feels like a toy camera once you have used a D3S. No amount of editing will make a £2000 sensor look like a £5000 one. You cant pull the information/data from something that is not there, you can only stretch what data your sensor has captured so far (before it looks digital and cheap). I'm not justifying my purchase here, I just want people to know these comparison sites like dxomark don't test enough (my guess is their colour square chart needs WAY more tones) any camera can distinguish the ones they are testing with, its kinda pointless. The only thing i'd trust about the dxomark benchmarks are that these are the results from NOT tweaking your raw file much or at all, if thats you then buy based of their ratings. If you know anything about processing raws then consider other sources, because their 'dynamic range' and 'colour' ratings are VERY misleading.
Love your thoughtful talks Skyler. It’s mid June 2024. I’ve had a D3s for about 3years. It’s a bit scruffy (pretty decent really) & has about a 135,000 shutter count. 10 days ago I bought 2nd D3s body. It’s boxed, in super nice condition, & has a shutter count only 37,000! It was a completely unplanned impulse purchase. I saw it for £440 U.K. & I just couldn’t resist buying it. 😍
I'm jealous. That's a great deal.
I have a D3, 3s, D4 and D700. They just feel great in the hand. The output is awesome.
This is the best video I have seen on the D3/D3S camera by far! I bought a D3 in excellent shape last year for $650 CAD and the moment I held it I fell in love ...so beautifully balanced, buttons so convenient and not downsized like smaller models and therefore much easier to manage with fumbling fingers, and the round viewfinder (along with magnifying eyepiece i bought) is worlds better than the viewfinders on consumer model cameras including the D750, and D780. I love the photos it takes! I feel very lucky to have a D3 ...I am going to check your channel and I am hoping that since 2019 you have been able to buy another D3S. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this camera!
My last camera was a D2x. I just bought a D3S and I’m overwhelmed with joy! I’m delighted that the market keeps developing more expensive models with all the bells & whistles thus driving the price of these beauties down. The early D models are the “Muscle Cars of the DSLR world! 😎
I do have D3 since 2008 August as gift by my wife ...I really appreciate the wonderful pictures quality is still matchless even with my newest Fujifilm GFX 50s . My first digital camera was Nikon D1X i bought it in 2000 jan. viewing your video is gave incredible goosebumps experience ... Thank you so much ...
Same thinking! I appreciate mechanical and well engineered stuff a lot. My favorite is NIkon D3s indeed.
I have a Nikon D3 and a D3X. The only one in the series I don't have is the D3S. Both my cameras are keepers, for different reasons. The D3 was a ground-breaking camera, and it's a classic. It is WELL capable of taking fabulous photos and I personally don't buy into all that "more megapixels, mirrorless, higher dynamic range" hype that tries to convince everyone that the camera they bought last year is no longer worthy! I hope to keep both (I have lately added a D4S!) and maybe I might just complete the line-up with a D3S too! Thanks for your video and a voice of reason! Anthony, in Ireland.
I use a D700 and D3! doing an indoor evening event this weekend in London! one feature I love about them is the lowlight iso performance, all controls on the outside! tough and great battery life!! 12mp is nice to deal with in post! plus megapixels is so hyped up these days! I have some fairly big canvas prints that look great!! I get annoyed with photographers who say you always need the latest and greatest :) I have owned modern stuff but found I don't need it!! touchscreen, bluetooth, wifi, video etc. nah :)
Love your video, just bought a D3s ..with only 2000 acc, can't wait to try it. It's one camera I've always waited , Best of lucky for the future...
Wow...what price ???
I take delivery of my lightly used (60k) D3s tomorrow, March 2022. Its an early 50th birthday present to myself. Been a lifelong Nikon user, like you, not much into "upgrading" but have owned a number of excellent Nikon SLR's, all of which are still in my collection. I jumped at the D300 when if first came out and used it solid for 10 years, even the day I was in the store to buy the 300, I really really wanted the D3, couldn't stretch the budget. Years roll on, D300 earning me money, finally pull the trigger on a D850. But, something inside me still yearns for a pro body from the D3 era. Usual Saturday morning walking around in town, go past the only camera store left, they get some great trade in's. They inform me they were about to trade in a D3, D3s, D4, and a ton of glass and speedlights! Sure enough, the gear came in a couple weeks later, the D3 and D4 looked like they were dragged behind a truck on a gravel road...but the D3s, like new!! I pick it up in 12 hours from writing this. Going to also grab the SB910's (virtually unused) that came in and some of the glass.
Suddenly I feel like I have been transported back in time to a very happy period in my life. I couldn't care less about technical specs, age of gear, modern upgrades bla bla. The color output of these old Nikons is truly amazing! Yes, my D850 is a studio workhorse, megapixels to burn, and I will own it forever, but the older generation processors worked a little different to the modern ones. Try going into the WB fine tune menu on your D3s, move the little box straight down into the magenta region and take a sunset photo with the camera set to cloudy WB......Its crotch melting good! Tomorrow will be the first time I have used a single digit D Nikon, going to be a long sleepless night :)
I loved reading every word of this and I’m so excited for you! Congratulations! I really hope it’s everything you’ve always wanted it to be.
@@SkylerKing Thank you so much! I am certain it will exceed expectations in its abilities. I have set myself a goal for tomorrow with it. Just one lens and on foot for the day in the city, an exercise in relearning to see the everyday creatively as much as trying out my new machine. Been buried in the studio for so long that I have forgotten a photograph can be made using illumination from the sun.
Just bought one approx two weeks ago.
I absolutely love this camera for low light shooting in NYC.
It’s still an incredible work horse that delivers performance and image quality that holds up to today’s camera as well as tomorrow’s.
My brother you have the perfect Radio Voice ❤!
I’ve been told I’ve got a face for radio. might as well have the voice to go with it 🤷♂️
I've own D3s since 2009, and i know how it feels when it in your hand. It was truly Low Light KING!!
I love how it feels when taking photos.it the grip feel great
Last year I bought a D3 I always admired. A year before, a D700 I also admired, 2 years before that, a D300s and all started in 2010 with D200.
Old Nikons are superior to the newest and "greatest" models. They was created when digital photography was matured and there was no video involved on the photo cameras.
If you wanted a great video camera, you was going to Sony or Panasonic or whatever as a consumer or semi-pro.
Now, our phones capture even 100MP photos and record 4K 60fps.
Good photos are those who have a story, a texture and love put into them. No matter the medium, the artist/photographer/videographer will always find a way to create. Such creations are good to be done with tools like those old Nikons who never fail to deliver, who never stop working when you need them.
Greetings from Greece and keep the D3s if you can, seems in mint condition that will be hard to find used in the future like this.
Cheers!
the new posumer ones are just too small. the D3S feels great to hold.
I know what you mean, Dec 2021 I bought one and it's flawless in my eyes. Shame you had to sell it, they've come down in price in the last year, I hope you get your hands on it again, it's still relevant today. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck pal. Mark.
My first FX camera and I stopped looking at others indefinitely. I’m obsessed. Photos and colors look phenomenal. Got mine beat to hell but shoots so smooth. This is a real work horse
Ahwww!!!! Love your review!! Just purchased a D3s 2nd hand and I must say fell in love with it immediately just by it’s look and feel!! Thank you for the review and I can feel the sadness you have for having to let it go. I know you will own one again some day!! Sooner than later!! I took a leap of faith purchasing this one especially in these times we find ourselves wrt covid 19... But I believe it will work out. Best wishes and blessings to you.
My nikon D3 arrived today! 10k actuations, practically new!
The original D3 or the D3s!?
@@TCookk that's awesome! And wow, that thing is basically brand new! Let me know your thoughts and you get some time with it!
@@SkylerKing thank you! I will!
Mine has 13 thou shutter shots
Love the way you shared your emotions. Hope to see that camera with you soon again. 😍
I understand I have a D3 I love it the shutter is so raw and mechanical feeling. It is a true workhorse the only issue I have is my batteries are toast they don't hold their charge well. I hope you are able to pursue your passion and own that camera again.
My battery last long
This is one of the best videos about D3s. Also one of the saddest. 😢
I really hope to own another one, someday.
@@SkylerKing So, you do not own it anymore?
I have a D3S and a D3X (plus a D700 as my lightweight travel camera). Would never part with any of them. I'm old but NOT stupid!
The D3s is still a legend in its own right the needs of a photographer haven’t changed in the last decade or so, just peoples expectations of what a box that absorbs light (a camera) can do. You shouldn’t struggle with a D3 let alone a D3s, if you’re not getting the shot with those it’s not the camera, it’s you. This mentality of constantly upgrading things is fine, and I understand wanting to buy a newer model and I do. But, don’t justify the purchase of a Sony A7R IV with “needs” because it’s simply not true, hand me a D3s and I’m like a pig in s**t 🙂
Such true words!
Nikon D3s + Nikon 300mm f2.8 + Nikon 200-400mm f4 for sports. It stil rocks in 2019!
A very powerful combination!
Now that's a camera right there. One of the best parts of the full sensor cameras is how big the bodies need to be in order to accommodate the size. It's got a great feel on the hands and easy to work with!
The reason I bought my Nikon D3s is that I work on the sets of film, television and stage productions as a Stills Photographer so I really needed the D3s capability to get me usable images in very low light that I have no control of.
At 15:15 you mention the video problems with the Nikon D3s. One issue I have is that video files are limited to only 5 minutes. I have worked as a DP and Cinematographer on some projects and used my D3s so I have to plan for those 5 minute long files.
BTW, the headphone port is an output, not an input.
My D3s is my main digital camera. My backup is a Nikon D70. I am considering picking up a used Nikon 810 for commercial work (products & portraits) where I have more megapixels available to me. I also have several Nikon film bodies, a fairly complete Mamiya RB-67 system and several 4x5" large format film cameras with lenses from 75mm to 360mm.
Terry Thomas...
the photographer
Atlanta, Georgia USA
PS
Back in the day, I knew about Miranda cameras.
What do I.push to shoot video on.d3
My D3S is still rockin' too! Folks nowadays be goin crazy about specs and "innovations". Saying this (*insert new camera model) is bad because of this and that. Back in the day, all we wanted was to have a full frame. lol
I listened to you the whole 25 mins and i have to say you're just like me haha.
Loved your stories
and it hurts me that you have to sell it.
I hope you will be able to afford one soon. Wish you all the best!
It's always heartwarming to come across someone you can relate to 🙂
Still own 2 D3s and F5 love it. 12mp is still more than enough.
Hi, I'm interested in getting a D3, maybe D3s and I want to know how the high iso performance compares to something like a D7200/D7500. Do you have any experience with it? I am interested in getting one but i'm worried the noise performance will be worser than my D7200 because of the older tech
Exactly what i was looking for. Coming from canon rebel t6s. Want a ff, looking to switch
You'll love it, I'm sure. I had mentioned in this video that you'll only be disappointed with the D3s if you're buying it as a dedicated video camera. However, as a challenge to myself and as a final "goodbye" to my D3s before selling it, I used it to shoot my most recent video. I used only a vintage 35mm lens (made in 1959) and didn't do any type of color grading or anything else to modify the image. Yet, I think the video came out looking quite dreamy and nice 🙂
@@SkylerKing Hi there. Thanks for the recommendation. I wanted the original 1dx but cant find one w low shutter. But this 3ds is intriguing. What primes would you recommend for weddings and events in low light? Thanks
@@bigotonbrand Oh man, glass is hard to recommend without knowing your shooting style, preferences, or budget. But, for me personally, I would keep it light and versatile by carrying just two lenses (maaaybe three). For the two lens setup, I would get something wide. Really wide. 24mm would be the minimum, but preferably 20mm or wider. This would offer the ability to not only capture wide scenes with a lot going on, but it would allow you to compose your shots properly even in tight situations (small rooms, crowded areas, etc). Plus, you get the huge bonus of using the unique perspective to really get creative with your photos. The second lens would be a short telephoto. Something like an 85mm. Great for getting a little reach when you aren't as close, for isolating subjects from a crowd, for getting rid of the background when you want to focus on something or someone specific without being distracted by everything else that is going on, etc. If you don't mind having a 3rd lens on you, then I'd go with the trusty 35mm. It's the perfect middle man. Starting to get tight enough to isolate subjects while still being wide enough to allow the environment to tell a story.
You nailed it. I had a D3. I too had the same feeling like you. Thanks for the video.
"Greatness Does Not Have An Expiration Date."
Im still using a nikon d300 with a almost dying shutter (144832 shutter count)
I've had issues with some red flowers using my D3S that i didn't have with my D70
Just ordered used D3s for ~550e and Sigma 70-200 f/2.8. Just scrolling trough youtube videos praising D3s. My expectations are pretty high now!
Came from the F4e, to D2H & landed on a beautiful light used D3s and ya, I knew I wanted it since FX hit the scene so I waited. I settled for a modern D300s when new till I can justify the new D3s. Took 5 yrs but well worth it. I agree. The single digit F/D bodies had that feel u never wanna turn bk. My D2H was a hefty workhorse & I still have it. Hard to believe 4/6mp looked so good for its day
I bought the d3 for 500 dollars I.love it
Just got one, have to get right CF cards. Thank you for info.
You can also get an adapter, if you prefer. It's basically a "dummy" CF card that has a slot for SD cards. It's what I like to use.
On a D3 what's a 85 mm the one that comes in the picture with that camera when I take portraits it makes magic add 2024
Thank you for sharing that story 👍
Thank you for taking the time to listen.
I really hope you kept it.
I used to use a D2H for years and now just upgraded to a D3s. And I totally understand your feelings. I always loved Nikon cameras since I knew my father's F2 (I got myself a F2 a long time ago) and I love those huge pro bodies. They are more natural to use to me than any other smaller camera.
I sold it shortly after making the video. I hope to have another one, though.
I only use nikon
Got a used d3s, and d700 recently. The d3s is still respectable in low light.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgetto_Giugiaro
Giorgetto Giugiaro
B&H: Did Nikon approach Italdesign, or did Italdesign approach Nikon? NG: Giorgetto Giugiaro was and is very famous in Japan as a car designer. Nikon asked him to apply his skills, approach, and vision also to the design of a camera.
Cool video. I just bought a Nikon D3. Few nicks and scratches, definitely formerly owned by a Pro…
But everything fully intact.
Works perfect and the shutter was just replaced before I bought it.
My D3 has 243 shutter clicks on this new shutter. Hope to have it a very long time… and you are correct, there’s just something special about these flagship model photos.
I have the Nikon D700 aka The Legend, with only 9873 Shutter clicks. The photos are excellent.
But again…. Although these claim to have the exact same sensor..
The D3 photos are just better.
The D3S is changed so much in price these days. The d700 can be purchased for the same price as a D3S. It's very odd, $400 for something that amazing?
I might be buying a couple of bodies because I failed to pivot during the pandemic and this is probably the way for me to go to get into full frame.
Thank you for being very honest
Greatness does not have an expiration date......nice
Balance is great for macro & telephoto lens
How do you like living in Taiwan?
Did you ever replace the camera?
I've had a couple of temporary cameras since I got rid of the D3s, but nothing worth keeping.
@@SkylerKing I hope you return to her one day ;)
I have one of them. its a work horse...I love it
how is the high iso performance compared to something like a D7200/D7500?
There is hardly a comparison. The D3s is worlds better. I show extremely high ISO samples in this video, in case you didn’t notice. It’s also important to note that the D3s is a huge step up from the D3 in terms of high ISO performance.
I just bought the d3 I love it
I don't really know how to.use it
With practice, you'll get the hang of it.
@@SkylerKing thank u
any reason why my d3 only stays on shutter speed 2.5 it wont change
Maybe I'm reading too much into it or projecting, but this is EXACTLY the type of photography content I am interested in. It is different from 99% of the RUclips photography content that I have seen. What do I mean? I am NOT at all interested in professional photographers. Obviously, they have a lot to offer, however, at the same time I get tired of hearing these people talking about, "a camera is just a tool, like a hammer or a chisel or whatever." Yes, perhaps in the most literal sense, however we all know that photography is 'different' from painting, drawing, or writing. I also have no interest in conventional, "gear reviews." Seen 100+. They're pretty much all the same. I have been looking for someone to talk about their emotional connection to a specific camera. HOW they came to it? WHY? What is it about THAT camera, over the 25 others out there? Your video here, is like two friends just sitting down in a coffee shop talking about cameras. Not 'photography' per se, but "cameras", but not so much as a review, just someone who loves cameras.
Loved the story about how your dad still shoots with his old Olympus bodies. Part of my issue with conventional, "gear reviews" is that I am sick and tired all of these companies (auto, phone, camera, etc. etc.) attempting to put the masses on a constant upgrade path. Yes, if you're shooting professionally, I guess you "need" the latest and greatest. I just think with the overwhelming majority of shooters, it really wouldn't matter whether they used something that came out today OR something from 10 years ago. Photographers forget (or never knew or more likely, do not care), that one of Nikon's most iconic cameras, the F3, was in production from 1980 until 2001. That is amazing. It can't (and won't) ever be done like that again, but WOW!
I'll land my plane now. Hope that you produce more content like this video and I too have 2 Nikon D3s bodies. They are the only digital bodies I have and, like your dad, I plan to use the hell out of them and not buy any other bodies in this lifetime. The D3s far exceeds my photographic abilities and I love the way it feels in my hand. Just as you mentioned, I am in love with quality craftsmanship, all things mechanical, and analog. Yes, I realize that the D3 is not mechanical or analog, however, the build quality of the D3(s) is also something that will NEVER be seen again in the camera world. Everything about it just speaks to quality and inspires confidence. Simply holding it in my hand, makes the horrors of this world melt away.
Off to check out your Flickr.
Nice story. I was just able to purchase a mint-ish D4s. They've come down in price too.
So sad to hear you sell it, wish you could get it back soon.
Here we are again, now with Taiwan and the D3S in common ; ) I shoot a lot of sports, and when the D3S came out it was my dream camera while I was shooting with the D700. A couple of years ago, I finally picked up a used D3S, and although I don't even have a dream camera anymore (OK, maybe a Hasselblad Xpan or a Leica M3 with full Summicron glass) I shoot it every weekend - or I did, before all the sports events were cancelled due to this bogus "pandemic."
The handling and the image quality of the D3S are spectacular by any measure. It's a classic, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it for any job.
I’m beginning to get the feeling that you’re a knowledgeable guy with a knack for making good decisions...
@@SkylerKing Right back at you, 兄弟！
You said you like anything mechanical, how about the mechanical way a clock works. I watched how so many drums, screws, washers (if you want to call them that, lol) turn and counted how many turns they go around to push a second to go by, that's some complicated, genius, invention 💜
I LOVE watches! Now you've got me thinking about all of the complex inner workings of old watches and clocks and how cool they are :)
Nice camera brother. I really like your videos🤟🏻
Thank you!
Just bought one with below 10,000 shutter count.
@@SkylerKing yes, i have the d3 and d4 but not the d3s...didn't think they was much of an upgrade between the d3 and d3s.
Your video was so touching i just had to buy one...they're definitely legendary Nikon cameras.
@@alexandergomes3317 It honestly brings a smile to my face to hear that my video is the reason for a D3s purchase, even if it wasn't "needed". It sounds like you got an especially nice one, too. That shutter count is insane, barely even broken in!
@@SkylerKing these camera's will be worthy a of money down the road..i assure you skyler.
ALEXANDER GOMES much difference between D3 and D3s?
@@markhopkinsphoto7257 marvellous iso capacity ,buffer and speed acquisition amongst others
I sold d810 last week. Nikon d3s is in the mail :-) i had one before and stupidly sold . New sensors like d600, d810 - i'm on the war path with colors and tones from them. Besides, if you held single digit body in your hands for once...
I’ve had a D800, D600, etc. Nothing compares to the D3s (other than another single digit body, maybe. I’ve not owned any others, so I’m not sure)
What would be your dream camera?
Honestly, the Nikon D3s was a dream camera for me for a long time. It lived up to its hype, too. I think that if I could pick any camera in the world and money was no object, it would be the Leica M10-D (the M10 without the screen on the back, set up like a film camera). Being a true rangefinder, looking and working like a classic film camera, but giving me the benefits of digital RAW files... I think it would be pretty hard to beat that. Such a timeless, rare setup.
Skyler King man I completely agree with you. I would be happy with this or even LEICA M MONOCHROM. Cheers brother. I wish you all the best. If you ever need anything I’m in Canada. I have one full frame camera but I use Ricoh grii 90% of the time cause it’s that good.
@@technoalah I've owned the GR and the GRii. Phenomenal cameras. I'd like to pick up a GRiii, some day.
shall i get a nikon D3s or D750? i'm so unsure
Hmmmm, what do you need the camera to do for you?
@@SkylerKing aviation photography so more sports like, but I'm looking to explore into landscapes as well
@@TCookk Hmm, well, the D750 has several advantages that simply come down to it being newer. You are likely aware of those, since the D750 was (and is) a very popular and much discussed camera. In fact, if you aren't intimately familiar with the D3s, you might assume that it doesn't really have any advantages over the D750 due to it being 5 years older.
However, the D3s actually has multiple advantages over the D750. Such as;
-Faster top shutter speed (obviously an advantage for fast-moving subjects)
-Higher frame rate (9fps burst vs 6.5fps)
-Deeper buffer (45 continuous frames vs 15 at the same settings)
-MUCH better build quality
-Better weather sealing
-Better battery life (4,200 shots vs 1,200, so 3.5x better)
-Better low light performance
-Better SNR at all ISO levels
-Better tonal range
-Better color sensitivity from ISO 400 and above
-Better dynamic range from ISO 1,600 and above
-Longer shutter life expectancy (300,000 vs 150,000)
Other things that I personally view as advantages are more down to personal preference. But, if you are doing sports, action, wildlife, anything low-light, or photojournalism type of work, the D3s is likely a better option. If you need something smaller and lighter, want to use it for video on a regular basis, or plan on cropping a LOT on a majority of your photos, then the D750 is likely the better bet.
@@SkylerKing thank you! D3S here I come!
@@TCookk let me know how it turns out :)
He began talking about the D3s at 11:00
Happy New Year
It's strange one video leads to a million on d3s. Herd?
Love the wardrobe
Thanks, guy.
Hi ,I can understand your emotions for mechanical things ... look at that calling fan behind you ...
Great video my friend!
Liked and subbed :)
Thank you, I appreciate it 🥰
Are you still running it ? I have wanted one of these since they came out. I'm putting money away for one now. I have always loved these cameras ! I have a Nikon d40 now and its not a bad camera just want more lol.
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@@wybeellc unfortunately, I had to sell the D3s shortly after the video was made. I'd like to have another one at some point, though.
@@SkylerKing that is a bummer. hopefully we will see another in your hands one day ! Keep up the videos! You have lot to teach my friend ?
Pass me the kleenex. Man my heart was breaking that you've had to sell this...I've got a similar story on it but here's just an excerpt. I can't remember how many times I watched that Vincent Munier promotional video for the D3S...
Posseggo una nikon d3s e secondo me attualmente nel 2019 é la migliore fotocamera che io Posseggo,da premettere che ho il sistema miroless...secondo me la nikon d3s restituisce file che si avvicinano alla realtà..complimenti bel video mi dispiace che la devi vendere..ciao dalla sicilia.
Ive had a D# since it first came out, i waited many years for Nikon to come out with a flagship DSLR, never looked backed, ill never sell it, image quality is ridiculous if you use it properly, 12 mp of perfect 12 mp, i hope you didn't sell it, you love that camera, i GET it, !!
Unfortunately, I did sell it. But, I hope to own it again, some day. You nailed it, too; "12mp of perfect 12mp". The output is just simply gorgeous, it's perfect. I think you get it 🙂
@@SkylerKing what a shame mate, hopefully you get it back one day, good luck!! great video loved your passion!
Great video on your Nikon D3s. I love my D3s. I purchased it two years ago, with less than 2000 shutter counts. I'm a Nikon junky owning a D2xs, 2-D200's, D300, F5, 3-F4's, all in mint condition. I love old tech. Thanks for your video. Sorry your parting with your D3s, but your right, it's only a camera. Over the years when times got tough, I sold over 20 Nikons from my collection.
I love nikon I have d3 it huge
Yes man, I love my "dirty s" and will never sell it
I feel like the number of Canon and Nikon users are dwindling :(
Yeah, it seems that way. I actually prefer Canon over Nikon in most cases, but their are a couple of Nikons that really appeal to me. Honestly, I just enjoy cameras, though. I have had so many good (and sometimes great) cameras from several different manufacturers.
@@SkylerKing after owning so many cameras, which are in your top 3 list? Sad you had to part with your D3S. Hope you buy it back one day
That’s really hard to say… there are probably 5 that I would say are my favorites for different reasons.
In no particular order, I’d say my top three have been the Nikon D3s, Pentax K5, and the Olympus E-M5ii.
I own a D3 and I loooove it. I have a sugestion for you, sell the D3s and buy a D3. The D3 is cheaper and you only loose the vid option.
The D3 is also a great camera. Did you know the the Wes Anderson film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" was shot using the Nikon D3?
Skyler King No I did not know that. Would you get a d3s d3 d4 d5 later in life? Do you think you’ll be able to bond like that with a other camera system? I like the way you described the feeling, it’s like you know it, its just there, its special.
Owned D3, D700 and D3s. D3s leaves them for dust in terms of high ISO quality.
I cannot BELIEVE you traded a Fuji X-H1 for a Nikon D3s (if I heard correctly) - I wouldn't say you got GOT, but you both traded for what you both wanted.
Yes, you heard correctly. I traded the X-H1 for the D3s.
@@SkylerKing To each's own, but you got what you wanted. I believe you could have sold the X-H1, and outright bought your D3 with some extra spending cash. You're BOLD to get what you want, that's a great trait for a photog.
If i want stories, I'll read recepie websites.
Do you mean "recipe"?
Keep the D3S and a lense, sell the rest of your gear.
kratos???? you taking pics of gods n shit/??
I don't get it...
@@SkylerKing you look like a game character from God of War called Kratos here.
A better title for this video would be nikon D3s for sale .
I disagree