Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
2.7 millionSensor Size
23.7 mmx15.6 mmStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -1600Monitor Size
2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / 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.85 mmApprox. Weight
3.4 oz.1100 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)2.7 million
- Sensor Size23.7 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)2,000 x 1,312
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant), TIFF (RGB), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
- ViewfinderOptical-type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage96 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint22mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹), Eyepiece Shutter Provided
- Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
- Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR other than D-type: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-Series., D-type AF NIKKOR: all functions supported., D-type Manual-Focus NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Usable in A or M mode with Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot metering. Indication of Aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length by multi-selector. 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 TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter; 30 to 1/16,000 sec. and Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2-20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle), Spot Metering (4mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame), TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
- Metering Range3D Color Matrix Metering: EV 0-20, Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-20, Spot Metering: EV 2-20 (at normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), shutter speed/aperture adjustable in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Shooting ModesSingle frame shooting (S) mode: advances one frame for each shutter release; capture preview mode available, Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx. 5 frames per sec. (up to 40 consecutive shots), Playback mode: playback, menu setting, PC mode: data transfer via personal computer, Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2
- Exposure LockYes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -1600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001/3, 1/2, 1
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeDetection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
- Focus LockFocus is locked by pressing [a] button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (AF-C), Manual, Single-servo AF (AF-S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points5
- X-Sync Speed1/500
- Flash ControlSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output., SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual, SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Flash Sync TerminalYes, Standard JIS terminal, lock screw provided
- Monitor Size2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution130000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsHide Setting, Indication directory switching: 1 frame, Thumbnail (4/9 segments), Slide show, Enlarged playback, Histogram indication, highlight point display and focus confirmation indication, NTSC/PAL Switching, Protect Setting
- InterfaceIEEE1394, NTSC, PAL, RS-232C [GPS unit (not Nikon product) connection]
- Total Custom Settings36
- Battery / BatteriesEN-4 Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2V DC)
- AC AdapterEH-4 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-17/16/15 Quick Charger (12V DC)
- Tripod Socket1/4 in. (JIS)
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)6.2 in.157 mm x 6.1 in.153 mm x 3.4 in.85 mm
- Approx. Weight3.4 oz.1100 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Optional AccessoriesEN-4 Ni-MH Battery Pack, MH-16 Quick Charger, MH-17 Quick Charger, EH-4 AC Adapter, SC-D1 IEEE1394 cable, DK-15 Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture Control Software
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