Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.4 millionSensor Size
23.7 mmx15.7 mmStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -800Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
6.2 in.157.5 mm x 5.9 in.149.5 mm x 3.4 in.85.5 mmApprox. Weight
38.4 oz.1070 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)12.4 million
- Sensor Size23.7 mmx15.7 mm
- Total Pixels12.84 million
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)4,288 x 2,848
(M)3,216 x 2,136
(S)2,144 x 1,424
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant), TIFF (RGB)
- 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), EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- ViewfinderEyepiece Shutter Provided, Optical-type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.86x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.9mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹)
- 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 (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) : all functions supported., AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF Supported., D-type Manual-Focus NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and Some Exposure Modes., 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 TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8,000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- 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, D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel CCD while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data), Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle), Metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU, Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure Modesplaceholder
- Shooting ModesContinuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps) / High Speed Cropped Image; 8 frames per second (fps), Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu) /High Speed Cropped Image; 1 to 7 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu), Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Exposure LockYes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -800
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity1001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity8001/3, 1/2, 1
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 and Hi-2 options for increased sensitivity
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Autofocus System TypeDetection range: EV -1 to +19 (Right edge/Left edge AF range: EV 0 to +19 at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F, ISO 100 equivalent), Nikon Multi-CAM 2000 autofocus module
- Focus LockFocus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
- Focus ModesClosest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(™), Group Dynamic AF, Single Area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Flash ControlSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option, SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area 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-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- Flash Sync Terminallock screw provided
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures
- Monitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution235000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsFull Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
- InterfaceAudio/Video Out, FTP File Transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) and WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g), NTSC, PAL, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector), Voice Memo
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityWT-1A, WT-2A
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- Recent SettingsYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
- AC AdapterEH-6 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-21 Quick Charger
- Tripod SocketYes, 1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)6.2 in.157.5 mm x 5.9 in.149.5 mm x 3.4 in.85.5 mm
- Approx. Weight38.4 oz.1070 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- BatteryRechargeable
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