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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    5.3 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.7 mmx15.6 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO125 -800
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-4 Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2V DC)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    6.2 in.157 mm x 6.1 in.153 mm x 3.4 in.85 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    40 oz.1100 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    5.3 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.7 mmx15.6 mm
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)3,008 x 1,960
    (M)2,000 x 1,312
  • File Format Still Images
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant), TIFF (RGB), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • Card Slot
    2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards
  • Viewfinder
    Optical-type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    96 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.80x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    22mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹), Eyepiece Shutter Provided
  • Focusing Screen
    B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
  • Reflex Mirror
    Instant-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF NIKKOR other than D-type: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-Series., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 and Autofocus Supported., D-type AF NIKKOR: all functions supported., D-type Manual-Focus NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Non-CPU: Usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster., Other AF NIKKOR/AI-P NIKKOR (Excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II.
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    9 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2-20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle), Spot Metering (4mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame), TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU, AI
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Shooting Modes
    Single frame shooting (S) mode: advances one frame for each shutter release; capture preview mode available, Playback mode: playback, menu setting, PC mode: data transfer via personal computer, Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx. 3 frames per sec. (up to 9 consecutive shots), Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO125 -800
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1251/3, 1/2, 1
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    8001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F), Nikon Multi-CAM 1300 autofocus module
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(™), Single Area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    5
  • Flash Control
    SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output., SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual, SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Monitor Size
    2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    130000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
  • Playback Functions
    Full Frame, Hide Setting, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Indication directory switching: 1 frame, Thumbnail (4/9 segments), Slide show, Enlarged playback, Histogram indication, highlight point display and focus confirmation indication, NTSC/PAL Switching, Protect Setting, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
  • Interface
    IEEE1394, NTSC, PAL, RS-232C [GPS unit (not Nikon product) connection]
  • Total Custom Settings
    37
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-4 Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2V DC)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-4 AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-17/16/15 Quick Charger (12V DC)
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 in. (JIS)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    6.2 in.157 mm x 6.1 in.153 mm x 3.4 in.85 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    40 oz.1100 g
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Optional Accessories
    EN-4 Ni-MH Battery Pack, MH-16 Quick Charger, EH-4 AC Adapter, SC-D1 IEEE1394 cable, DK-15 Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture Control Software

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