Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
10.2 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.8 mmStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -1600Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.8 in.147 mm x 4.4 in.113 mm x 2.9 in.74 mmApprox. Weight
29.3 oz.830 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)10.2 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.8 mm
- Total Pixels10.92 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,872 x 2,592
(M)2,896 x 1,944
(S)1,936 x 1,296
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
- ViewfinderOptical-type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.94x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAl NIKKOR: Provide Manual Focus w/ Electronic Rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure Mode, C/W and Spot Metering Operation., AI-P NIKKOR: Provide Manual Focus w/Electronic Rangefinder and Full Metering Operation., All NIKKOR AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR NIKKOR Lenses Provide Full AF and Full Metering Operation.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Spot AF, Variable Center-weighted
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Shooting ModesSingle-frame shooting (S) mode, Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second, Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second, Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release, Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlMore Vivid, Normal, Optimize Image, Portrait, Soft, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -1600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity1001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 3,200 equivalent)
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Autofocus System TypeAF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (C), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only), SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
- 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, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures
- Monitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments), Zoom
- Image CommentYes
- Interface10-pin Terminal, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityWT-3A
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- Total Custom Settings45
- Recent SettingsYes
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
- AC AdapterEH-6 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.8 in.147 mm x 4.4 in.113 mm x 2.9 in.74 mm
- Approx. Weight29.3 oz.830 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesEN-EL3e Li-ion Battery Pack, MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, Video Cable, Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, BM-6 LCD Monitor Cover, Strap
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