Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
6.1 millionSensor Size
23.7 mmx15.6 mmStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -1600Monitor Size
1.8 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery PackApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.5 in.139.7 mm x 4.4 in.111.76 mm x 3.1 in.78.74 mmApprox. Weight
21 oz.595.33 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)6.1 million
- Sensor Size23.7 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,008 x 2,000
(M)2,240 x 1,488
(S)1,504 x 1,000
- File Format Still Images12-bit Lossless Compression, Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
- 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 Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.75x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
- Compatible LensesAI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i- TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR and Autofocus Supported., IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used., Micro NIKKOR 85 mm f/2.8D:All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and Some Exposure Modes., 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., Other AF NIKKOR (Excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering and i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported.
- Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane, 30 to 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution3 frames per second
- Self-Timer2-20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle), Spot, TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering), Spot Metering: EV 2-20 (at normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Digital Vari-Program ModesAuto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
- Shooting ModesSingle-frame shooting (S) mode, Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second, Self-timer/remote control mode
- Scene ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -1600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001/3
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeAF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.), Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
- Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (AF-C), Manual, Single-servo AF (AF-S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points5
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- X-Sync Speed1/500
- Flash ControlSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only), SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, 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, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, 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
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Manual, Preset, White Balance Bracketing
- Monitor Size1.8 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution130000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
- InterfaceNTSC, PAL, USB
- Total Custom Settings25
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3 Li-ion Battery Pack
- AC AdapterEH-5 AC Adapter
- Tripod SocketYes, 1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.5 in.139.7 mm x 4.4 in.111.76 mm x 3.1 in.78.74 mm
- Approx. Weight21 oz.595.33 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Optional AccessoriesCF-D70 Semi-Soft Case, EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery Pack, MH-18 Quick Charger, MH-19 Quick Charger, EH-5 AC Adapter, ML-L3 Remote Controller, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture 4 software (version 4.1)
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