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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
2.66 million
Sensor Size
23.7 mmx15.6 mm
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
ISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -800
Monitor Size
2 in. diagonal
Monitor Type
Low temperature polysilicon TFT
Battery / Batteries
EN-4 Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2V DC)
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
6.2 in.157 mm x 6.1 in.153 mm x 3.4 in.86 mm
Approx. Weight
40 oz.1100 g

Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount

Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
2.66 million
Sensor Size
23.7 mmx15.6 mm
Total Pixels
2.7 million
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L)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)
Card Slot
1 CompactFlash© (CF) card

Viewfinder
Optical-type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
96 % (Approx.)
Viewfinder Magnification
0.80x (Approx.)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to + 1m
Mirror Lock Up
Yes

Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
Compatible Lenses
3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fillflash for D1 supported., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 and Autofocus Supported., Other type-D NIKKOR lenses: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding F3AF): All Functions Supported., Other Lenses can be used in Aperture-Priority or Manual Mode with Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; 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., Type-D AF NIKKOR Lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR): All Functions Supported.

Shutter Type
Combined electronic (CCD) and mechanicall shutter
Shutter Speed
Bulb
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
4.5 frames per second
Self-Timer
Delay can be specified by user,
Timer duration electronically controlled

Exposure Metering System
3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, Center-weighted, Spot, TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
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, AI
Exposure Modes
Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Shooting Modes
Single frame shooting, Continuous shooting approx. 4.5 fps, max 21 consecutive shots, Self-timer mode (delay can be specified by user), PC data transfer mode
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV

ISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -800
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
200
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
1600

Dynamic AF Mode
Dynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
Autofocus System Type
Nikon Multi-CAM 1300 autofocus module
Detection Range
-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Focus Modes
Dynamic Area AF, Single Area AF, (supports closest subject priority)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
5

Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Accessory Shoe
Yes

White Balance
Auto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD), Preset, Six manual modes adjustable from -3 to +3 in 7 steps

Monitor Size
2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
114000 Dots
Monitor Type
Low temperature polysilicon TFT

Playback Functions
Histogram Display, Single-Image

Interface
10-pin Remote Terminal, Accessory Hotshoe, Audio/video Connector (NTSC or PAL selectable), DC in, IEEE1394, Sync Terminal for Optional External Flash, Video Out Connector

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)

Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
6.2 in.157 mm x 6.1 in.153 mm x 3.4 in.86 mm
Approx. Weight
40 oz.1100 g
Not compatible with E-type lenses
Yes

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

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