Tech Specs

• Image Sensor FormatFX
• Image Sensor TypeCMOS
• Sensor Size36.0 x 23.9mm
• Total Pixels12.87 million
• Effective Pixels12.1 million
• Image Area (pixels)FX-format
  (L) 4,256 x 2,832
  (M) 3,184 x 2,120
  (S) 2,128 x 1,416DX-format
  (L) 2,784 x 1,848
  (M) 2,080 x 1,384
  (S) 1,392 x 920
• Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution5 frames per second
• Continuous Shooting OptionsFX-format
  CH: Up to 5 frames per second
  CL: Up to 4 frames per second
  DX-format
  CH: Up to 5 frames per second
  CL: Up to 4 frames per second
• LCD Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
• LCD Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  Super Density
• LCD Monitor Resolution920,000 Dots
• LCD Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
• LCD Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness, 7 levels
• Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
• Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
• Bulb Shutter SettingYes
• Mirror Lock UpYes
• Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
• Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
• Highest Expanded ISO SensitvityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
• Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
  • Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent), in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
  • Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
  • Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent), 1 EV step
• Storage MediaCompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
  MicroDrive©
• Storage SystemUncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
  Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
  Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
  Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
  JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
  TIFF (RGB)
• File SystemCompliant with DCF 2.0
  DPOF
  EXIF 2.21
• Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
  Shutter- Priority Auto (S)
  Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
  Manual (M)
• Exposure Metering System1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
• Metering Range
  1. 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-weighted metering);
  2. 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
• Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
  AI
• Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EVEV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
• Exposure LockYes
• Exposure BracketingYes
  From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
• Shutter Release ModesLiveView [LV] mode
  Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second
• White BalanceSun
  Shade
  Fluorescent
  Incandescent
  Flash
  Preset
  Fine Tune by Kelvin Color Temperature Setting
  Auto
• White Balance BracketingYes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
• LiveView ShootingHandheld mode
  Tripod mode
• Playback FunctionsFull frame
  Zoom
  Slideshow
  Histogram
  Highlight point display
  Auto image rotation
  Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
• InterfaceHi-speed USB
  NTSC
  PAL
  HDMI
  10-pin Terminal
• Lens MountNikon F mount
• Compatible Lenses1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36×24)/image size

  3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II

  4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except auto-focus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II

  5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

• Picture AngleEquivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
• ViewfinderSLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
• Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 95%
• Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1m^-1
• Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm
• Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
• Interchangeable Focusing ScreensNo
  Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with superimposed AF points
• Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity)
• Lens ApertureInstant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
• Depth-of-field ControlYes
• Autofocus SystemAutofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points
  (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m)
• Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
• Autofocus Fine TuneYes
  Records values for up to 12 user selected lenses
• Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (S)
  Continuous-servo (C)
  Manual
  Auto
  Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
• Single-point AF ModeYes
• Dynamic AF ModeYes
  Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 with 3D-tracking
• Auto-area AF ModeYes
• Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button
  Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
• Picture ControlStandard
  Neutral
  Vivid
  Monochrome
  Nine User-customizable settings
• In-Camera Image EditingTrim
  D-Lighting
  Color Balance
  Image Overlay
  Filter Effects
  Monochrome
  Red-eye correction
• Built-in FlashYes
  Manual pop-up type
• External Flash ShoeYes
• External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
• Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
• Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
  Also visible in LiveView Modes
• Save/Load Camera settingsYes
• Nikon Creative Lighting System CompatibilityYes
  Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
• Flash Sync Speedup to 1/250
• X-Sync Speedup to 1/250
• FP High Speed Syncup to 1/8000
• Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
  Slow sync
  Rear-curtain sync
  Red-eye reduction
  Red-eye reduction with slow sync
• Flash Control1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
  2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
  3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s
  4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800
• Flash Sync TerminalYes
• Accessory ShoeYes
• Self-timerElectronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
• World Time SettingYes
• Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
• Battery TypeRechargeable
• Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
• AC AdaptorEH-5a AC Adapter
• Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
• Image CommentYes
• Voice Memo FunctionNo
• Battery Life (shots per charge)1000 shots (CIPA)
• Tripod Socket¼-20
• Approx. DimensionsWidth 5.8 in. (147mm)
  Height 4.8 in. (123mm)
  Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
• Approx. Weight35 oz. (995g)
• Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
• Optional AccessoriesMB-D10 Mulit-power Battery Pack, WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
• Supplied AccessoriesEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D100 Video Cable, AN-D700 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, BM-9 LCD Monitor Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM 

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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