| Detailed Specifications |
| Image Sensor Format |
FX |
| Image Sensor Type |
CMOS
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| Sensor Size |
36.0 x 23.9mm |
| Total Pixels |
12.87 million |
| Effective Pixels |
12.1 million |
| Image Area (pixels) |
FX-format
(L) 4,256 x 2,832
(M) 3,184 x 2,120
(S) 2,128 x 1,416
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 3,552 x 2,368
(M) 2,656 x 1,776
(S) 1,776 x 1,184
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 3,552 x 2,832
(M) 2,656 x 2,120
(S) 1,776 x 1,416
DX-format
(L) 2,784 x 1,848
(M) 2,080 x 1,384
(S) 1,392 x 920 |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution |
9 frames per second |
| Continuous Shooting Options |
FX-format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
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| LCD Monitor Size |
3 in. diagonal |
| LCD Monitor Type |
VGA TFT
Super Density
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| LCD Monitor Resolution |
921,000 Dots |
| LCD Monitor Angle of View |
170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| LCD Monitor Adjustments |
Brightness, 7 levels
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| Shutter type |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Slowest Shutter Speed |
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV |
| Fastest Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV |
| Bulb Shutter Setting |
Yes |
| Mirror Lock Up |
Yes |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity |
200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity |
12,800 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV |
| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity |
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
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| Highest Expanded ISO Sensiitvity |
Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent) |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options |
Hi-1, (ISO-25,600 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV step
Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV step |
| Storage Media |
CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive© |
| Card Slot |
2 CompactFlash© cards |
| File Format |
Uncompressed 12/14-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)
WAV |
| File System |
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
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| Exposure Modes |
Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M) |
| Exposure Metering System |
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
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| 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)
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| Exposure Meter Coupling |
CPU
AI
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| Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
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| Exposure Lock |
Yes
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Exposure Bracketing |
Yes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Shutter Release Modes |
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
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| Movie Modes |
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps
VGA 640 x 424/24 fps
QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
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| White Balance |
Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting |
| White Balance Bracketing |
Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| Live View Shooting |
Handheld mode
Tripod mode |
| Playback Functions |
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Voice Memo
D-Movie Playback
Image Comment |
| Interface |
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
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| Lens Mount |
Nikon F bayonet mount
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| Compatible Lenses |
1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/ 1:2 (30x20) image size /5:4 (30x24)
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 autofocus 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 Angle |
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX-format is selected)
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| Viewfinder |
SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint |
18 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Reflex Mirror |
Quick-return type |
| Focusing Screen |
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens |
Yes
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) |
| Lens Aperture |
Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
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| Depth-of-field Control |
Yes |
| Autofocus System |
Autofocus 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. Focal-plane contrast [in Live View (Tripod) mode]
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| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points |
51 |
| Autofocus Fine Tune |
Yes |
| Focus Modes |
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manua |
| Single-point AF Mode |
Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode |
Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-area AF Mode |
Yes |
| Focus Lock |
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) |
| Picture Control |
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable Settings |
| In-Camera Image Editing |
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Edit Movie with Save Selected Frame |
| Built-in Flash |
No |
| External Flash Shoe |
Yes
|
| External Flash Shoe Type |
Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo |
Yes |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator |
Yes |
| Save/Load Camera settings |
Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility |
Yes |
| Flash Sync Speed |
Up to 1/250 |
| X-Sync Speed |
1/250
|
| FP High Speed Sync |
Up to 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Modes |
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
| Flash Control |
1) 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 or SB-800 and CPU lens
3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s
4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900 or SB-800
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| Flash Sync Terminal |
Yes |
| Accessory Shoe |
Yes |
| Self-timer |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec. |
| World Time Setting |
Yes |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings |
Yes |
| Battery Type |
Rechargeable |
| Battery / Batteries |
EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery |
| AC Adapter |
EH-6 AC Adapter |
| Battery Charger |
MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
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| Image Comment |
Yes
Up to 36 characters |
| Voice Memo Function |
Yes |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) |
Approx. 4,200 shots (CIPA)
4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)
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| Tripod Socket |
¼ inch 20
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| Approx. Dimensions |
Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm) |
| Approx. Weight |
43.7 oz. (1,240g) |
| Supported Languages |
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Supplied Software |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
| Optional Accessories |
WT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-6 AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software |
| Supplied Accessories |
- EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-22 Quick Charger
- UC-E4 USB Cable
- EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC5 Camera Strap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cap
- DK-17 Eyepiece
- BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover
- USB Cable Clip
- Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
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