Get more creative than ever. Flip out the touchscreen Vari-angle display, find an exciting new perspective and capture it as an ultra-sharp 24.2-megapixel photo. Flick a switch and start recording Full HD 1080 video at a high-speed frame rate of 60p, which is great for fast action and ultra-smooth slow motion. Break free of the ordinary with artistic filters and effects, built-in HDR capabilities, outstanding low-light capabilities and much more. You won't even have to wait to share your creations—built-in Wi-Fi® means you can share your images anywhere, anytime.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.2 millionSensor Size
23.5 mmx15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -25,600Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fpsMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle Touch TFT-LCD, Eye Sensor ControlBattery / 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 mm x 3.9 in.97 mm x 2.8 in.70 mmApprox. Weight
14.9 oz.420 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)24.2 million
- Sensor Size23.5 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels24.78 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)6,000 x 4,000
(M)4,496 x 3,000
(S)2,992 x 2,000
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression, NEF (RAW): compressed 12 or 14 bit, 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 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% horizontal, 95% vertical (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.82x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm (-1.0 m¯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
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only
- Compatible LensesAutofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses., Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses. , 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.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per second, Delayed Remote (ML-L3), Interval timer photography supported, Quick-response remote (ML-L3), Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-3 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 2,016-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, E 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 (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
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority (S)
- Scene ModesAutumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects Mode (Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, HDR painting)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlFlat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -25,600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity25600
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2-3 frames, 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 4800DX 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, Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- Focus PointCan be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (39 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 available in Live View only, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points39
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Built-in Flash DistanceApprox. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesAuto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-500 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
- Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
- White Balance Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
- 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 Maximum Recording TimeFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps (10min. High / 20min. Norm), Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps (10min. High / 20min. Norm), Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm), Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm), Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm), HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm), HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm), VGA 640x424 / 30 fps (29min. 59sec. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm), VGA 640x424 / 25 fps (29min. 59sec. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fps
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution1037000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle Touch TFT-LCD, Eye Sensor Control
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness adjustment and eye-sensor controlled on/off
- TouchscreenYes
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Location Display, Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Photo Information, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, Color Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceAccessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1A (available separately), HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Stereo Microphone Input, WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityYes (Built-in)
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- GPSGP-1A GPS unit
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Total Custom Settings21
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian , Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian , Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)820 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-24 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)4.9 in.124 mm x 3.9 in.97 mm x 2.8 in.70 mm
- Approx. Weight14.9 oz.420 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
- CategoriesEntry-Level DSLRs
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