Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.8 mmStorage Media
SD, SDHCISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with soundMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Super DensityBattery / 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
22 oz.620 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)12.3 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.8 mm
- Total Pixels12.9 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)4,288 x 2,848
(M)3,216 x 2,136
(S)2,144 x 1,424
- File Format Still ImagesAVI, Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- 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-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹, Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage96 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.94x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
- 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 D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II., AF NIKKOR other than D-type: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-Series., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All Functions Supported Except PC Micro-NIKKOR., DX AF NIKKOR: all functions supported.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5, Live View [LV] mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution4.5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 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 ModesAdvanced Scene Modes, Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesClose-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity32001/3, 1/2, 1
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 6,400 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System Type11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor), AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.), Nikon 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 ModesContinuous-servo (C), Face-Priority AF, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 to 2 EV
- Built-in Flash Distance56 ft. (ISO 200)17 m (ISO 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 or 1/2 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
- Live View ShootingYes
- MovieVGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with sound
- Movie AudioMicrophone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution920000 Dots
- Monitor TypeSuper Density
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Calendar, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Movie Playback, Pictmotion, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Sound Playback, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments), Zoom
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Small picture, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- 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
- Battery Life (shots per charge)850 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a 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. Weight22 oz.620 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesMB-D80 Mult-Power Battery Pack, EH-5A AC Adapter, ML-L3 Remote Controller, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, Camera Control Pro 2, Capture NX 2 Software
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