Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.3 millionSensor Size
35.9 mmx24 mmImage Sensor Format
FXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fpsMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.6 in.140.5 mm x 4.5 in.113 mm x 3.1 in.78 mmApprox. Weight
26.5 oz.750 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)24.3 million
- Sensor Size35.9 mmx24 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Total Pixels24.93 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)FX-format
(L)6,016 x 4,016
(M)4,512 x 3,008
(S)3,008 x 2,008
DX-format
(L)3,936 x 2,624
(M)2,944 x 1,968
(S)1,968 x 1,312
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L)5,008 x 3,336
(M)3,752 x 2,504
(S)2,504 x 1,664
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (size priority); Optimal quality compression available , 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 CoverageFX (36x24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1.2x (30x20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
DX (24x16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) - Viewfinder Magnification0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0m–1) (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint21mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark III screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
- 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 lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (A and M modes only). , Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points 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 Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. , Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/200 and 1/250 sec.)
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Quiet Continuous Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsFX-format
CH: Up to6.5 frames per second
CL: Up to1 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 6.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution6.5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCentre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in centre of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12mm circle), Matrix: 3D Colour Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); Colour Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Colour Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data, Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on centre focus point when non-CPU lens is used), Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D colour matrix, centre-weighted metering or highlight weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority (S)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 in P, S, A, and M modes
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlFlat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Standard, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
Hi-2 (ISO 51,200) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity12800
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 51,200 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsLo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 25,600 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 51,200 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 frames using selected value for one frame, 3–5 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 Type51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors) , AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) , Finetuning, Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-3 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
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (51 points), Group-area AF
- 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-3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV , 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- Built-in Flash Distance12m (ISO 100)
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/4000
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300; 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, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 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)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto (2 types), Choose colour temperature (2500K–10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), Shade
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
- 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)
- 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 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional - sold separately)
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution1229000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness and angle adjustment available
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes, Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder
- 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, Distortion Control, 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
- InterfaceAudio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) , HDMI Output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Headphone Connector, Hi-speed USB, NTSC
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityYes (Built-in)
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit (sold separately), GP-1A GPS unit (sold separately)
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Total Custom Settings54
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, 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)1230 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (sold separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-25a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket0.64 cm
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.6 in.140.5 mm x 4.5 in.113 mm x 3.1 in.78 mm
- Approx. Weight26.5 oz.750 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C
- CategoriesEnthusiast DSLRs
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