Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.8 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)Monitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Super Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.8 in.147 mm x 4.5 in.114 mm x 2.9 in.74 mmApprox. Weight
29.3 oz.825 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)12.3 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.8 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels13.1 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- 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 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless Compressed): approx. 60-80 percent, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB), Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
- 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)
- Viewfinder-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.94x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5mm
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All Functions Supported Except PC Micro-NIKKOR., DX AF NIKKOR: all functions supported., Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster; Color Matrix Metering and Aperture Value Display Supported if User Provides Lens Data.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec., Flash synchronization up to 1/320 sec. (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN)
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 8 frames per second, Live View [LV] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution6 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, Spot, Spot AF, Variable Center-weighted
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-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 in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlMonochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Standard, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity32001/3, 1/2, 1
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 6,400 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System Type51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors), AF fine adjustment possible, Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F), Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode], Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module
- Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (C), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-23: M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-29s: M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain Syn, SB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, SB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom, SB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto 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: i-TTL, M, Rear Curtain Sync, AutoFP High Speed Sync ( D700, D300 only because of built in flash), SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
- Flash Sync ModesFront-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, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White BalanceAuto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD), Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting , Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sun
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures
- Live View ShootingHandheld mode, Tripod mode
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeSuper Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Pictmotion, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments), Zoom
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Red-Eye Correction, Side-by-Side Comparison, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- Interface10-pin Terminal, HDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityWT-4A
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)1000 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.8 in.147 mm x 4.5 in.114 mm x 2.9 in.74 mm
- Approx. Weight29.3 oz.825 g
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesMB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack, EH-5A AC Adapter, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, Camera Control Pro 2, Nikon Capture NX, WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
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