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Beautiful pictures–Amazing movies–Incredibly Easy with the 14 Megapixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow Guide Mode.

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    14.2 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.1 mmx15.4 mm
  • Image Sensor Format

    DX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -3200
    Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
    Hi-2 (ISO 12,800)
  • Movie

    Movie

    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, Movie with sound
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    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. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    16 oz.455 g
  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    14.2 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.1 mmx15.4 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
  • Total Pixels
    14.8 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image 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 Images
    JPEG: 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 Media
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant 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
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95% horizontal, 95% vertical (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.80x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type, Electronically controlled
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF 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 Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Shutter Speed
    1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/200 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • Frame Advance Rate
    Up 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 Resolution
    3 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2 sec., 10 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
  • Metering Method
    Center-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 Range
    0 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 Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Scene Modes
    Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • Picture Control
    Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Selected Picture Control can be modified
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -3200
    Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
    Hi-2 (ISO 12,800)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    3200
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    1 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-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    On, Off
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
  • Detection Range
    -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
  • Lens Servo
    Autofocus (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 Point
    Can be selected from 11 focus points
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto 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/Points
    11
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Control
    i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-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 Indicator
    Blinks 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 Shoe
    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
  • White Balance
    Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
  • Live View Lens Servo
    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
  • Live View AF-Area Mode
    Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
  • Live View Autofocus
    Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
  • Live View Scene Auto Selector
    Auto mode, Auto (flash off) mode
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Frame Size (pixels) and Frame Rate
    640 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 Time
    10 min.
  • Movie File Format
    MOV
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM
  • Movie Audio Recording Device
    Built-in monaural microphone
  • Movie
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, Movie with sound
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural
  • Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    230000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Playback Functions
    Auto 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 Editing
    Before 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
  • Interface
    Accessory 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
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
  • Battery / Batteries
    One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    550 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5a AC Adapter
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 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. Weight
    16 oz.455 g
  • Operating Environment
    32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Less than 85% (no condensation)

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