Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
10.2 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.8 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)Monitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in.126 mm x 3.8 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mmApprox. Weight
16.1 oz.485 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)10.2 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.8 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels10.75 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,872 x 2,592
(M)2,896 x 1,944
(S)1,936 x 1,296
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported., AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Electronic rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster., IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used., Non-CPU: Autofocus not Supported. Can be used in Exposure Mode D, but Exposure Meter does not function., Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not Equipped with an Autofocus Motor: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II and Autofocus., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except some Shooting Modes.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Delayed Remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution3 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Automatic Exposure Scene ModesYes
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity1600
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 3,200 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Focus LockHalf press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesAuto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100)
- Built-in FlashYes
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Flash Controli-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
- 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 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K), Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), Shade
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Histogram Display, Image Comment , Playback of Stop-Motion Movies, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
- In-Camera Image EditingBefore and After, Color Balance, Color Outline, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Small picture, Stop Motion, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- 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-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)500 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-23 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in.126 mm x 3.8 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mm
- Approx. Weight16.1 oz.485 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesCF-DC1 Semi-soft case, EH-5A AC Adapter, EP-5 Power Supply Connector, EG-D100 Video Cable, ML-L3 Remote Controller, Capture NX 2 Software
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