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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    12.1 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    36 mmx23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format

    FX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

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

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO200 -12,800
    Lo-1 (ISO 100)
    Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
    Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)
    Hi-3 (ISO 102,400)
  • Movie

    Movie

    VGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with sound
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    Super Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    6.3 in.159.5 mm x 6.2 in.157 mm x 3.4 in.87.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    43.7 oz.1240 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    12.1 million
  • Sensor Size
    36 mmx23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
  • Total Pixels
    12.87 million
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L)4,256 x 2,832
    (M)3,184 x 2,120
    (S)2,128 x 1,416
    DX-format
    (L)2,784 x 1,848
    (M)2,080 x 1,384
    (S)1,392 x 920
    1:2 format (30 x 20)
    (L)3,552 x 2,368
    (M)2,656 x 1,776
    (S)1,776 x 1,184
    5:4 format (30 x 24)
    (L)3,552 x 2,832
    (M)2,656 x 2,120
    (S)1,776 x 1,416
  • File Format Still Images
    Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent, Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent, JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB), Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
  • Card Slot
    2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards
  • File System
    Compliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
  • Viewfinder
    SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    100 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.70x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Focusing Screen
    BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size, Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Colour Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data, Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/250 sec.
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format), Live View [LV] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    FX-format
    CH: Up to9 frames per second
    CH: Up to85:4 format
    CH: Up to 9 frames per second
    CL: Up to 8 frames per second
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 11 frames per second
    CL: Up to 10 frames per second
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    9 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 (Matrix or centre-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F), 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)
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • Picture Control
    Monochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Standard, Standard
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO200 -12,800
    Lo-1 (ISO 100)
    Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
    Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)
    Hi-3 (ISO 102,400)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    12800
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Hi-1 (ISO 25,600 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 51,200 equivalent), Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Low, Normal, High, Off
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors), AF fine adjustment possible, Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F), Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode], Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    51
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    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
    i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
  • White Balance
    Auto (2 types), Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Fine Tune by Kelvin colour temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K), Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), Seven manual modes with fine-tuning, Shade
  • White Balance Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures
  • Live View Shooting
    Handheld mode, Tripod mode
  • Movie Audio Recording Device
    Built-in monaural microphone
  • Movie
    VGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with sound
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural
  • Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    921000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Super Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness,7 levels
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Image Comment , Movie Playback, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments), Voice Memo, Zoom
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Colour Balance, D-Lighting, Edit Movie with Save Selected Frame, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Trim
  • Image Comment
    Yes, Up to 36 characters
  • Voice Memo Function
    Yes
  • Interface
    10-pin Terminal, HDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    46
  • My Menu
    Yes with customization
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    4200 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-6 AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-21 Quick Charger, MH-22 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    6.3 in.159.5 mm x 6.2 in.157 mm x 3.4 in.87.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    43.7 oz.1240 g
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
  • External Flash Shoe
    truetrue
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    EH-6 AC Adapter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, Camera Control Pro 2, Nikon Capture NX, Image Authentication Software, WT-4A Wireless Transmitter

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