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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    12.4 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.7 mmx15.7 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -800
    Hi-1 (ISO 1600)
    Hi-2 (ISO 3200)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    Low temperature polysilicon TFT, Adjustable brightness
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    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. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    2.4 oz.1070 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    12.4 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.7 mmx15.7 mm
  • Total Pixels
    12.84 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 Images
    Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • Card Slot
    1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
  • Viewfinder
    Optical-type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    100 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.86x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.9mm
  • Focusing Screen
    B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
  • Reflex Mirror
    Instant-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF 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 Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    5 frames per second
  • Metering Range
    0 to 20 EV
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU, AI
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -800
    Hi-1 (ISO 1600)
    Hi-2 (ISO 3200)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    8001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Focus Lock
    Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
  • Focus Modes
    Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Dynamic Area AF, Group Dynamic AF, Single Area AF, Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/8000
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes, lock screw provided
  • White Balance Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    230000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Low temperature polysilicon TFT, Adjustable brightness
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Playback Functions
    Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
  • Interface
    802.11b, 802.11g, Hi-speed USB
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    WT-2A
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit
  • Total Custom Settings
    42
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Swedish
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
  • AC Adapter
    EH-6 AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-21 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • 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. Weight
    2.4 oz.1070 g
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    EH-6 AC Adapter, DK-17A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, DK-19 Rubber Eyepiece cup, DK-17C Eyepiece Correction Lens series, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier, DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder, Type E Focusing Screen, Camera Control Pro, Nikon Capture NX, Image Authentication Software, WT-2/2A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extension Antenna

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