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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    6.1 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.7 mmx15.6 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO200 -1600
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    1.8 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery Pack
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    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. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    21 oz.595.33 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    6.1 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.7 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 Images
    12-bit Lossless Compression, Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • Card Slot
    1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
  • File System
    Compliant 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 Coverage
    95 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.75x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
  • Compatible Lenses
    AI-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 Type
    Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane, 30 to 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    3 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2-20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    3D 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 Range
    0 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 Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Digital Vari-Program Modes
    Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
  • Shooting Modes
    Single-frame shooting (S) mode, Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second, Self-timer/remote control mode
  • Scene Modes
    Auto, 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 Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO200 -1600
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    2001/3
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    16001/3
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    AF-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 Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Continuous-servo (AF-C), Manual, Single-servo AF (AF-S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    5
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/500
  • Flash Control
    SB-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 Modes
    Front-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 Balance
    Auto, Manual, Preset, White Balance Bracketing
  • Monitor Size
    1.8 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    130000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
  • Interface
    NTSC, PAL, USB
  • Total Custom Settings
    25
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery Pack
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5 AC Adapter
  • Tripod Socket
    Yes, 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. Weight
    21 oz.595.33 g
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
  • External Flash Shoe
    truetrue
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Optional Accessories
    CF-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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