iThis product has been archived

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    6.1 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.7 mmx15.6 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO200 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5 in.126 mm x 3.7 in.94 mm x 2.5 in.64 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    17 oz.475 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    6.1 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.7 mmx15.6 mm
  • Total Pixels
    6.24 million
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • 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 Images
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
  • Storage Media
    SD, SDHC
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
  • Viewfinder
    Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95 % (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.80x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -1.7 to +0.5m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
  • Compatible Lenses
    AF-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 Type
    Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.1/3
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/500 sec.
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous frame advance to 2.5 fps, Delayed remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Self-timer mode, Single frame advance
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Single
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    2.5 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Centre-weighted, Spot
  • Metering Range
    0 to 20 EV
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Digital Vari-Program, Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Digital Vari-Program Modes
    Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
  • Shooting Modes
    Digital Vari-Program Modes
  • Scene Modes
    Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Picture Control
    Black and White, Custom, More Vivid, Normal, Portrait, Softer, Standard
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO200 -1600
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    2001
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    16001
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent)
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Dynamic AF (supports closest subject priority)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto, Continuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    3
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    0 to +18 EV (ISO 200)
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/500
  • 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 EV
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    CLS Supported
  • White Balance
    Auto
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    230000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Pictmotion, Shooting Data, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Colour Balance, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Small Pic, Trim
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • 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-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    470 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5 AC and EP-5 AC Adapter Connector
  • Battery Charger
    MH-23 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 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. Weight
    17 oz.475 g
  • Not compatible with E-type lenses
    Yes
  • External Flash Shoe
    truetrue
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    CF-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

Support

Product Registration

Registering your Nikon product allows us to send you (with your permission) important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help.

Register your product online now.

Nikon Answers Site

We store all resolved problems in our solution database. If you can’t find a relevant answer, feel free to submit a question to our technical support team.

View Questions & Answers

Manual

Resources