Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.1 millionSensor Size
23.5 mmx15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60i , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 p , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 p , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 p , HD 1,280x720 / 60 p, HD 1,280x720 / 50 pMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.3 in.135.5 mm x 4.2 in.106.5 mm x 3 in.76 mmApprox. Weight
23.8 oz.675 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)24.1 million
- Sensor Size23.5 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels24.71 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)6,000 x 4,000
(M)4,494 x 3,000
(S)2,992 x 2,000
1.3x Crop Mode
(L)4,800 x 3,200 (13.5 MP)
(M)3,600 x 2,400 (8.6 MP)
(S)2,400 x 1,600 (3.8 MP)
Photographs In Movie Live View (16:9)
(L)6,000 x 3,368 (20.2 MP)
(M)4,496 x 2,528 (11.4 MP)
(S)2,992 x 1,680 (5.0 MP)
Photographs Taken In Movie Live View Using The 1.3X Crop (16:9):
(L)4,800 x 2,696 (12.9 MP)
(M)3,600 x 2,024 (7.3 MP)
(S)2,400 x 1,344 (3.2 MP)
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats, NEF (RAW): lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot2 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras, PictBridge
- ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100% horizontal, 100% vertical (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.94x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to +1.0m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses and DX lenses., AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only), Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the centre 1 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)., IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-6 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second, Interval timer photography supported, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second
1.3X Crop Mode
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution6 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCentre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in centre of frame, Matrix: 3D Colour Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Colour Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses), Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D colour matrix or centre-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesAutumn Colours, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Standard, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2-3 frames, 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- Focus PointCan be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (51 points)
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- Focus ModesAuto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only , Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
- Autofocus Sensitivity-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
- Built-in Flash DistanceApprox. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and centre-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesAuto, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Front-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
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander, Built-in flash can serve as master flash in commander mode, Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Colour Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
- Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- White BalanceAuto, Choose colour temperature (2500K–10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
- White Balance Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Live View Scene Auto SelectorAuto mode, Auto (flash off) mode
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 60i , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 p , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 p , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 p , HD 1,280x720 / 60 p, HD 1,280x720 / 50 p
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional - sold separately), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution1228800 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,3 levels
Brightness control using ambient brightness sensor - Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow
- In-Camera Image EditingColour Balance, Colour Outline, Colour Sketch, D-Lighting, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Colour, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceAccessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (sold separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (sold separately), HDMI Output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Stereo Microphone Input, WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controller (sold separately)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible, WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (sold separately), UT-1 Communication Unit + WT-5A Wireless Transmitter (sold separately)
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit (sold separately), GP-1A GPS unit (sold separately)
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)950 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (sold separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-25 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket0.64 cm
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.3 in.135.5 mm x 4.2 in.106.5 mm x 3 in.76 mm
- Approx. Weight23.8 oz.675 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C
- CategoriesEnthusiast DSLRs
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