Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
6.1 millionSensor Size
23.7 mmx15.6 mmStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -1600Monitor Size
1.8 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery PackApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.7 in.114.78 mm x 4.6 in.116.84 mm x 3.2 in.81.28 mmApprox. Weight
24.7 oz.700.2 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)6.1 million
- Sensor Size23.7 mmx15.6 mm
- Total Pixels6.31 million
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,008 x 2,000
(M)2,240 x 1,488
(S)1,504 x 1,000
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
- File SystemCompliant withEXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
- ViewfinderOptical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint20mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹), Eyepiece shutter provided
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorInstant return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-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 LensesAF 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
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec.
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution3 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System3D Colour Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, Centre-weighted, Spot, TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), ISO Automatic Control Mode: (Custom setting) is available in any exposure mode (P, S, A, M) , Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), shutter speed/aperture adjustable in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Shooting ModesSingle-frame shooting (S) mode, Continuous-shooting (C) mode , Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -1600
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001/3
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic-area AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeDetection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F), Nikon CAM900 autofocus module
- Focus LockFocus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
- Focus ModesClosest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(™), Single Area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points5
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 to 2 EV
- Flash ControlSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output., SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger, SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual, SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
- Flash Sync ModesFront-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, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Flash Sync TerminalYes, lock screw provided
- White BalanceAuto (TTL control using image sensor), Colour temperature setting in Kelvin, Manual
- Monitor Size1.8 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution118000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsFull Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
- Voice Memo FunctionYes, Record mode: Automatic or manual recording at shooting or playback, Max. recording time: 60 seconds, Playback mode: Built-in speaker or Audio/Video cable, File format: Mono WAV file
- Interface10-pin Terminal, NTSC, PAL, USB 1.1
- Total Custom Settings26
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3 Li-ion Battery Pack
- AC AdapterEH-5 AC Adapter
- Tripod SocketYes, 0.64 cm
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.7 in.114.78 mm x 4.6 in.116.84 mm x 3.2 in.81.28 mm
- Approx. Weight24.7 oz.700.2 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- BatteryRechargeable
- Optional AccessoriesCF-D100 Semi-Soft Case, EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery Pack, MB-D100 Multi Function Battery Pack, MH-18 Quick Charger, MH-19 Quick Charger, EH-5 AC Adapter, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture 3 Control Software
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