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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    10.2 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

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

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -1600
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.8 in. (147 mm) x 4.4 in. (113 mm) x 2.9 in. (74 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    29.3 oz. (830 g)
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    10.2 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
  • Total Pixels
    10.92 million
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)3,872 x 2,592
    (M)2,896 x 1,944
    (S)1,936 x 1,296
  • File Format Still Images
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
  • 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)
  • Viewfinder
    Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.94x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.5mm
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -2.0 to +1.0m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    Al lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode, C/W and Spot metering operation., AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and full metering operation., All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • 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; 1-4 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
  • 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, Spot AF, Variable Centre-weighted
  • Metering Range
    0 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 Coupling
    CPU, AI
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Shooting Modes
    Single-frame shooting (S) mode, Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second, Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1 to 4 frames per second, Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release, Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Picture Control
    More Vivid, Normal, Optimize Image, Portrait, Soft, Standard
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -1600
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    16001/3, 1/2, 1
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Autofocus System Type
    AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
  • Focus Modes
    Continuous-servo (C), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/250
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/8000
  • Flash Control
    SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain, SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction, SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only), SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain, SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, 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-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync, SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
  • Flash Sync Modes
    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, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • 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
    230000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments), Zoom
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    10-pin Terminal, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    WT-3A
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
  • Total Custom Settings
    45
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
  • AC Adapter
    EH-6 AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.8 in. (147 mm) x 4.4 in. (113 mm) x 2.9 in. (74 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    29.3 oz. (830 g)
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact with safety lock
  • External Flash Shoe
    truetrue
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    EN-EL3e Li-ion Battery Pack, MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, Video Cable, Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, BM-6 LCD Monitor Cover, Strap

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