Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
6.1 millionSensor Size
23.7 mmx15.6 mmStorage Media
SD, SDHCISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in.126 mm x 3.7 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mmApprox. Weight
17 oz.475 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 Pixels6.24 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)3,008 x 2,000
(M)2,256 x 1,496
(S)1,504 x 1,000
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
- ViewfinderFixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.80x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
- Compatible LensesAF-S, AF-I: All functions supported, IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used, Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster, Other AF Nikkor (Excluding lenses for F3AF) /AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus , PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus
- Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous frame advance to 2.5 fps, Delayed remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Self-timer mode, Single frame advance
- Continuous Shooting OptionsSingle
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution2.5 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Centre-weighted, Spot
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Digital Vari-Program ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
- Shooting ModesDigital Vari-Program Modes
- Scene ModesAuto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlBlack and White, Custom, More Vivid, Normal, Portrait, Softer, Standard
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesAuto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points3
- Autofocus Sensitivity0 to +18 EV (ISO 200)
- Built-in FlashYes
- X-Sync Speed1/500
- Flash ControlSB-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 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 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto
- Monitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Pictmotion, Shooting Data, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
- In-Camera Image EditingColour Balance, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Small Pic, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- My MenuYes
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)470 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5 AC and EP-5 AC Adapter Connector
- Battery ChargerMH-23 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in.126 mm x 3.7 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mm
- Approx. Weight17 oz.475 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesCF-DC1 Semi-soft case, EH-5 AC Adapter, EP-5 Power Supply Connector, EG-D100 Video Cable, ML-L3 Remote Controller, CompactFlash™ Card, Camera Control Pro, Nikon Capture NX
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