Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.2 millionSensor Size
23.5 mmx15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -25,600Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps (1.3x image area only), Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps (1.3x image area only), 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
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.4 in.135.5 mm x 4.2 in.106.5 mm x 3 in.76 mmApprox. Weight
23.9 oz.675 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)24.2 million
- Sensor Size23.5 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels24.72 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
- 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
1.3x Crop Mode
(L)4,800 x 3,200 (13.5 MP)
(M)3,600 x 2,400 (8.6 MP)
(S)2,400 x 1,600 (3.8 MP)
Photographs In Movie Live View (16:9)
(L)6,000 x 3,368 (20.2 MP)
(M)4,496 x 2,528 (11.4 MP)
(S)2,992 x 1,680 (5.0 MP)
Photographs Taken In Movie Live View Using The 1.3X Crop (16:9):
(L)4,800 x 2,696 (12.9 MP)
(M)3,600 x 2,024 (7.3 MP)
(S)2,400 x 1,344 (3.2 MP)
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: 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, NEF (RAW): lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot2 Secure Digital (SD), Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards.
- 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 Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageDX (24x16):100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1.3x (18x12):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) - Viewfinder Magnification0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type, Electronically controlled
- Depth-of-Field ControlPressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). , Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center 1 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)., IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Bulb, Time, X250
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.)
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second
1.3X Crop Mode
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution6 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
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. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle), Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data, 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 at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority (S), U2 (user setting 2)
- 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, Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Color Sketch, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M, SCENE,and Night Portrait modes
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlFlat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -25,600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity25600
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1BW (ISO 51,200 equivalent), Hi-2BW (ISO 102,400 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 Bracketing2-3 frames, 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System Type51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 1 sensor) , AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) , Finetuning, Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-3 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 51 or 11 focus points
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (51 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, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
- Autofocus Sensitivity-3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
- Built-in Flash DistanceApprox. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesAuto, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported, 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 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)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-500 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 (2 types), 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)
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time10 minutes at 1080 50/60p high quality setting (1.3x image area only), 20 minutes at 1080 50/60p normal quality setting (1.3x image area only), 20 minutes at 1080 30/25/24p high quality setting, 29 minutes 59 seconds at 1080 30/25/24p normal quality setting, 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 (1.3x image area only), Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps (1.3x image area only), 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, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution1228800 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,3 levels
Brightness control using ambient brightness sensor - Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Location Display, Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Photo Information, 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-1A (available separately), HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Stereo Microphone Input, WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityYes (Built-in)
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit, GP-1A GPS unit
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Total Custom Settings54
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian , 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, Serbian , Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)1110 shots (CIPA)
Movies:Approx. 80 minutes of HD footage - AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-25a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.4 in.135.5 mm x 4.2 in.106.5 mm x 3 in.76 mm
- Approx. Weight23.9 oz.675 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
- CategoriesEnthusiast DSLRs
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