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Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
14.2 millionSensor Size
23.1 mmx15.4 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -3200
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Hi-2 (ISO 12,800)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, Movie with soundMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
4.9 in.124.46 mm x 3.8 in.96.52 mm x 2.9 in.73.66 mmApprox. Weight
16 oz.455 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)14.2 million
- Sensor Size23.1 mmx15.4 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels14.8 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)4,608 x 3,072
(M)3,456 x 2,304
(S)2,304 x 1,536
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression, NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% horizontal, 95% vertical (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type, Electronically controlled
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported., AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Electronic rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster., IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used., Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster., Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Frame Advance RateUp to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution3 frames per second
- Self-Timer2 sec., 10 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCenter-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame, Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F), 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesChild, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Selected Picture Control can be modified
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -3200
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Hi-2 (ISO 12,800) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity3200
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options1 EV above ISO 3,200 (ISO 6,400 equivalent), 2 EV above ISO 3,200 (ISO 12,800 equivalent) Approx., Auto ISO sensitivity control available
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:On, Off
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
- Focus PointCan be selected from 11 focus points
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- Focus ModesAuto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Controli-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Flash-ready IndicatorBlinks for 3 sec. after flash is fired at full output, Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
- Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
- Live View ShootingYes
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Live View Scene Auto SelectorAuto mode, Auto (flash off) mode
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Frame Size (pixels) and Frame Rate640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (25p): 25 fps, 1280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps), 1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
- Movie Maximum Recording Time10 min.
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- Movie Audio Recording DeviceBuilt-in monaural microphone
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, Movie with sound
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Calendar, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Movie Playback, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images), Zoom
- In-Camera Image EditingBefore and After, Color Outline, D-Lighting, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Small Pic, Straighten, Trim
- InterfaceAccessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately), HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Video Output: NTSC, PAL
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)550 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)4.9 in.124.46 mm x 3.8 in.96.52 mm x 2.9 in.73.66 mm
- Approx. Weight16 oz.455 g
- Operating Environment32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Less than 85% (no condensation)
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