Take your photos and videos to the next level. Unrivaled 24.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor for truly dazzling photos and Full HD 1080p movies in any light. Innovative Guide Mode to help you master the camera. HD-SLR power; point-and-shoot ease.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.2 millionSensor Size
23.2 mmx15.4 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fpsMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in.125 mm x 3.8 in.96 mm x 3.1 in.76.5 mmApprox. Weight
16 oz.455 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)24.2 million
- Sensor Size23.2 mmx15.4 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels24.7 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)6,016 x 4,000
(M)4,512 x 3,000
(S)3,008 x 2,000
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% horizontal (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.78x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- 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 autofocus and 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 mode M, but exposure meter does not function., Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec.
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous, Delayed Remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Frame Advance RateUp to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution4 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCenter-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame, Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses), Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F), 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Selected Picture Control can be modified
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity1 EV above ISO 6400 (ISO 12800 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options1 EV above ISO 6,400 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), Auto ISO sensitivity control available
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:On, Off
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- Focus PointCan be selected from 11 focus points
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- Focus ModesAuto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only, Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted
- 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
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
- Live View ShootingYes
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Live View Scene Auto SelectorAuto mode, Auto (flash off) mode
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time20 min.
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fps
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural, Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View160-degree wide-viewing angle
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Movie Playback, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, Color Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Straighten, Trim
- InterfaceAccessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately), Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter), HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Video Output: NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)540 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-24 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in.125 mm x 3.8 in.96 mm x 3.1 in.76.5 mm
- Approx. Weight16 oz.455 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
- CategoriesEntry-Level DSLRs
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