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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    10.2 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.6 mmx15.8 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.2 in.132 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 3 in.77 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    20.48 oz.585 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    10.2 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.6 mmx15.8 mm
  • Total Pixels
    10.75 million
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)3,872 x 2,592
    (M)2,896 x 1,944
    (S)1,936 x 1,296
  • File Format Still Images
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
  • Storage Media
    SD, SDHC
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
  • Viewfinder
    Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.95x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.5mm
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image Size., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported.
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.1/3, 1/2
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/200 sec.
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Delayed Remote, Quick Response, Self-timer mode, Single frame Advance
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Single
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    3 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2-20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
  • Metering Range
    0 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 Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Scene Modes
    Auto, Close-up, 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
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Picture Control
    Black and White, Custom, More Vivid, Normal, Portrait, Softer, Vivid
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1001
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    16001
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100)
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Built-in Flash Distance
    2-9 ft. (ISO 100) (Approx.)
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/4000
  • 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-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync, 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 EV
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
  • White Balance
    Auto, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting , Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sun
  • White Balance Bracketing
    2 or 3 exposures
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    230000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Playback Functions
    Single-Image, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Color Balance, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Trim
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible
  • Total Custom Settings
    32
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5 AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.2 in.132 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 3 in.77 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    20.48 oz.585 g
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe
    truetrue
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    EN-EL3e Li-ion Battery Pack, MB-D80 Mult-Power Battery Pack, EH-5A AC Adapter, MC-DC1 Remote Control, ML-L3 Remote Controller, Remote Cord, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, Camera Control Pro, Nikon Capture NX

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