Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
4.1 millionSensor Size
23.3 mmx15.5 mmStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©ISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -1600Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. 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 mmApprox. Weight
38.4 oz.1070 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)4.1 million
- Sensor Size23.3 mmx15.5 mm
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)2,464 x 1,632
(M)1,840 x 1,224High Speed Crop
(L)3,216 x 2,136
(M)2,400 x 1,600
(S)1,600 x 1,064
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), DPOF (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG), Exif 2.21,compliant DCF 2.0, Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
- ViewfinderBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m⁻¹), Eyepiece shutter provided, Frame coverage: approx 100%, Magnification: Approx. 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m⁻¹, Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100% (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.86x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.9mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type screen with grid
- Reflex MirrorInstant return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- 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 possible, 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 TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter; 30 to 1/16,000 sec. and Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution9 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemD-/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), Spot Metering (4mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame), TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Shooting ModesPlayback mode: playback, menu setting, PC mode: data transfer via personal computer, Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 40 (JPEG) / 25 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots], Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus), Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release, Interval timer (Intervalometer) mode provided, Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 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, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001/3, 1/2, 1
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsSensitivity can be extended by 1 or 2 steps beyond ISO 1,600
- Long Exposure 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 CAM2000 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(™), Group Dynamic AF, Manual, Single Area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Flash ControlSB-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 ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Colour temperature setting in Kelvin, Manual, Preset, White Balance Bracketing
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures
- Monitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution211200 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Playback FunctionsFull Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom
- Interface802.11b, NTSC, PAL, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityWT-1A
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
- AC AdapterEH-6 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-21 Quick Charger
- 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. Weight38.4 oz.1070 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- Optional AccessoriesEH-6 AC Adapter, DK-16A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, DK-16C Eyepiece Correction Lens, Type E Focusing Screen, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture 4 software, WT-1A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extension Antenna
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