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 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Hi-2 (ISO 6400)Monitor Size
2.5 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Low temperature polysilicon TFT, Adjustable brightnessBattery / 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
2.4 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 1,224
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), WAV
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive©
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card
- File SystemCompliant 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
- ViewfinderBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m⁻¹), Eyepiece shutter provided, Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.86x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.9mm
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- 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 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 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
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution8 frames per second
- Exposure Metering System1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Centre-weighted, Spot, Variable Centre-weighted
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-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 or 1 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -1600
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Hi-2 (ISO 6400) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3, 1/2, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity16001/3, 1/2, 1
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeDynamic-area 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 ModesContinuous-servo (C), Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- 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
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures
- Monitor Size2.5 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution232000 Dots
- Monitor TypeLow temperature polysilicon TFT, Adjustable brightness
- Playback FunctionsFull Frame, Histogram Display, Slideshow, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments), Zoom
- Voice Memo FunctionYes
- InterfaceUSB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityWT-2A
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
- AC AdapterEH-6 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-21 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- 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. Weight2.4 oz.1070 g
- Not compatible with E-type lensesYes
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesEH-6 AC Adapter, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-16C series, DK-16A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, Type E Focusing Screen, CompactFlash™ Card, Nikon Capture 4 software, WT-2/2A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extension Antenna
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