Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.1 millionSensor Size
36 mmx23.9 mmImage Sensor Format
FXStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)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
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with soundMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Super Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
6.3 in.159.5 mm x 6.2 in.157 mm x 3.4 in.87.5 mmApprox. Weight
43.7 oz.1240 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleEquivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)12.1 million
- Sensor Size36 mmx23.9 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Total Pixels12.87 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- 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 ImagesCompressed 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 MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
- Card Slot2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards
- 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
- ViewfinderSLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.70x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
- Reflex MirrorQuick-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 TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous 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 OptionsFX-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 Resolution9 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Spot AF, Variable Centre-weighted
- Metering Range0 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 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, 1
- Exposure LockYes, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Picture ControlMonochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Standard, Standard
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)
Hi-3 (ISO 102,400) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity200
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity12800
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 25,600 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 51,200 equivalent), Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System Type51 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 LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (C), Manual, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash Controli-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
- 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 BalanceAuto (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 Bracketing2 to 9 exposures
- Live View ShootingHandheld mode, Tripod mode
- Movie Audio Recording DeviceBuilt-in monaural microphone
- MovieVGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with sound
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeSuper Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- Playback FunctionsAuto 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 EditingColour 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 CommentYes, Up to 36 characters
- Voice Memo FunctionYes
- Interface10-pin Terminal, HDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityFTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Total Custom Settings46
- My MenuYes with customization
- 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-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)4200 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-6 AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-21 Quick Charger, MH-22 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 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. Weight43.7 oz.1240 g
- External Flash Shoe TypeStandard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesEH-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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