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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    4.1 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.3 mm x 15.5 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO200 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
    Hi-2 (ISO 6400)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    Low temperature polysilicon TFT, Adjustable brightness
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    6.2 in. (157.5 mm) x 5.9 in. (149.5 mm) x 3.4 in. (85.5 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    2.4 oz. (1070 g)
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    4.1 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.3 mm x 15.5 mm
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)2,464 x 1,632
    (M)1,840 x 1,224
  • File Format Still Images
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), WAV
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
  • Card Slot
    1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
  • File System
    Compliant 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
    Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m⁻¹), Eyepiece shutter provided, Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    100 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.86x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.9mm
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
  • Reflex Mirror
    Instant return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size, 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; Colour Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data, Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
  • Shutter Type
    Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter; 30 to 1/16,000 sec. and Bulb
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/250 sec.
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    8 frames per second
  • Exposure Metering System
    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Centre-weighted, Spot, Variable Centre-weighted
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU, AI
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO200 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
    Hi-2 (ISO 6400)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    2001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    16001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Continuous-servo (C), Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/250
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/8000
  • Flash Control
    SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option, SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area 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 Colour Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom, SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
  • White Balance Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    232000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Low temperature polysilicon TFT, Adjustable brightness
  • Playback Functions
    Full Frame, Histogram Display, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments), Zoom
  • Voice Memo Function
    Yes
  • Interface
    USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    WT-2A
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
  • AC Adapter
    EH-6 AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-21 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    6.2 in. (157.5 mm) x 5.9 in. (149.5 mm) x 3.4 in. (85.5 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    2.4 oz. (1070 g)
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    EH-6 AC Adapter, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-16C series, DK-16A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, Type E Focusing Screen, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture 4 software, WT-2/2A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extension Antenna

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