Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.2 millionSensor Size
23.5 mmx15.6 mmStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -25,600Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , 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 fpsMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
4.9 in.124 mm x 3.9 in.98 mm x 3 in.75.5 mmApprox. Weight
14 oz.395 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 Size23.5 mmx15.6 mm
- Total Pixels24.7 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)6,000 x 4,000
(M)4,496 x 3,000
(S)2,992 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, 95% vertical (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.85x (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
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses
- Compatible LensesThis camera supports autofocus with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses only., AF NIKKOR for F3AF not 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 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes., Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: all functions supported except autofocus.
- 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 5 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 Resolution5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
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 E and G 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 (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, Special Effects Modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision modes
- 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 -25,600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity25600
- 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 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; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesAuto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash CompensationCan be adjusted by −3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
- 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 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , 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
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural, Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness adjustment
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Location Display, Movie Playback, Photo Information, Picture Rating, Playback Face Zoom, Playback with Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Slideshow
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Painting, Perspective Control, Photo Illustration, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Straighten, Trim
- InterfaceHDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- BluetoothYes
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)1200 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)4.9 in.124 mm x 3.9 in.98 mm x 3 in.75.5 mm
- Approx. Weight14 oz.395 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F), Less than 85% (no condensation)
- CategoriesEntry-Level DSLRs
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