An HD-SLR designed to awaken your creative passion. Find exciting new perspectives with an ultra-high resolution Vari-angle display that swivels to nearly any position. Capture your vision in lifelike brilliance with an exceptional 24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, then share it instantly with the optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter. Unleash the artist within.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.1 millionSensor Size
23.5 mmx15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60i , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i , 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, Vari-angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.1 in.129 mm x 3.9 in.98 mm x 3.1 in.78 mmApprox. Weight
17.8 oz.505 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)24.1 million
- Sensor Size23.5 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels24.71 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 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 ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression, NEF (RAW): compressed 14 bit, 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), PictBridge
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% horizontal, 95% vertical (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.78x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17.9mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.7 m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only
- Compatible LensesAutofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses., Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses. , Electronic rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster., 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 TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per second, Delayed Remote (ML-L3), Interval timer photography supported, Quick-response remote (ML-L3), Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-3 frames per second - 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 2,016-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 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority (S)
- Scene ModesAutumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityISO 100 equivalent
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 4800DX 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 39 or 11 focus points
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (39 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 AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points39
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Built-in Flash Distance12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting 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 Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
- Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
- White Balance Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
- 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 / 60i , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i , 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 fps
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,3 levels
Brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, Color Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceAccessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately), HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Stereo Microphone Input, WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible, WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit, GP-1A GPS unit
- Total Custom Settings22
- My MenuYes with customization
- 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)500 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)5.1 in.129 mm x 3.9 in.98 mm x 3.1 in.78 mm
- Approx. Weight17.8 oz.505 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
- CategoriesEntry-Level DSLRs
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