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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    12.4 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.7 mm x 15.7 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

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

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -800
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • 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

    38.4 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)
    12.4 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.7 mm x 15.7 mm
  • Total Pixels
    12.84 million
  • 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 Images
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant), TIFF (RGB)
  • 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
    Eyepiece shutter provided, Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    100 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.86x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.9mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
  • Focusing Screen
    B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type screen with grid
  • Reflex Mirror
    Instant return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) : All functions possible, AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D Colour Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible, AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Colour Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible, D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available, Non-CPU AI NIKKOR:Usable in A or M mode with Matrix, Centre-Weighted and Spot metering. Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length by multi-selector. Electronic Rangefinder usable with max. aperture of 5.6 or faster
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8,000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    5 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Colour Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel CCD while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data), Centre-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle), Metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU, Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU, AI
  • Shooting Modes
    Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps) / High Speed Cropped Image; 8 frames per second (fps), Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu) /High Speed Cropped Image; 1 to 7 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu), Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -800
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    8001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Hi-1 and Hi-2 options for increased sensitivity
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Autofocus System Type
    Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (Right edge/Left edge AF range: EV 0 to +19 at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F, ISO 100 equivalent), Nikon Multi-CAM 2000 autofocus module
  • Focus Lock
    Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
  • Focus Modes
    Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(™), Group Dynamic AF, Single Area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • 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
    lock screw provided
  • White Balance Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    235000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
  • Playback Functions
    Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
  • Interface
    Audio/Video Out, FTP File Transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) and WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g), NTSC, PAL, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector), Voice Memo
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    WT-1A, WT-2A
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
  • Recent Settings
    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
    Yes, 0.64 cm
  • 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
    38.4 oz. (1070 g)
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
  • Battery
    Rechargeable

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