Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
10.2 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.8 mmStorage Media
SD, SDHCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.2 in.132 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 3 in.77 mmApprox. Weight
20.48 oz.585 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)10.2 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.8 mm
- Total Pixels10.75 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- 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 ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- ViewfinderFixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.95x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5mm
- 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 (for image sensor cleaning)
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
- Compatible LensesAF 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 TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3, 1/2
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Delayed Remote, Quick Response, Self-timer mode, Single frame Advance
- Continuous Shooting OptionsSingle
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution3 frames per second
- Self-Timer2-20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
- 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
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesAuto, 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 LockYes
- Picture ControlBlack and White, Custom, More Vivid, Normal, Portrait, Softer, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity1001
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesAuto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Built-in Flash Distance2-9 ft. (ISO 100) (Approx.)
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/4000
- 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-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 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 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting , Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sun
- White Balance Bracketing2 or 3 exposures
- Monitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Playback FunctionsSingle-Image, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- Total Custom Settings32
- My MenuYes
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
- AC AdapterEH-5 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 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. Weight20.48 oz.585 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesEN-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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