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Image Sensor Format
DX
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Image Sensor Type
CCD
RGB
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Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6mm
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Total Pixels
10.92 million
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Effective Pixels
10.2 million
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Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 3,872 x 2,592
(M) 2,896 x 1,944
(S) 1,936 x 1,296
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
5 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting Options
DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
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LCD Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonal
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LCD Monitor Type
TFT-LCD
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LCD Monitor Resolution
230,000 Dots
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Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
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Mirror Lock Up
Yes
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Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
1600 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
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Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
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Storage Media
CompactFlash© (Type I/II)
MicroDrive©
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File Format
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
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File System
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
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Shooting Modes
Shooting Modes:
1) Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second
3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second
4) Self-timer shooting mode
5) Mirror-up mode
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Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
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Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
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Metering Range
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C)
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Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
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Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
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Exposure Lock
Yes
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Exposure Bracketing
Yes
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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Shutter Release Modes
1) Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second
3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second
4) Self-timer shooting mode
5) Mirror-up mode
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White Balance Bracketing
Yes, 2 to 9 frames in increments of 1,2 or 3
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Playback Functions
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
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Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
10-pin Terminal
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
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Compatible Lenses
All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode, C/W and Spot metering operation.
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Picture Angle
1.5X
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Viewfinder
Optical fixed eye-level pentaprism
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95%
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
(-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5
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Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
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Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II
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Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
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Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.94
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Depth-of-field Control
Yes
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Autofocus System
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m)
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Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
11
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Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
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Single-point AF Mode
Yes
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Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
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Auto-area AF Mode
No
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Image Optimization
Normal
Softer
Vivid
More vivid
Portrait
Custom
B & W
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Built-in Flash
Yes
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Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
Yes
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Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250
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X-Sync Speed
1/250
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FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
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Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
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Flash Control
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800, SB-400, SB-600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR. 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens. 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22. 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
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Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
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Accessory Shoe
Yes
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
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Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer with 2, 5, 10, 20 second duration
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World Time Setting
Yes
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Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
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Battery Type
Rechargeable
Li-ion battery included
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
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AC Adaptor
EH-6 AC Adapter
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Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
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Image Comment
Yes
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
1800 shots (Nikon Standard)
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Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
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Approx. Dimensions
Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.4 in. (113mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
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Approx. Weight
29.3 oz. (830g)
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Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM
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Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6
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Supplied Accessories
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
- Quick Charger MH-18a
- Video Cable
- USB Cable UC-E4
- Strap
- Body cap
- Eyepiece Cap DK-5
- Rubber Eyecup DK-21M
- LCD monitor cover BM-6
- Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.