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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    16.2 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.6 mmx15.6 mm
  • Image Sensor Format

    DX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -6400
    Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
  • Movie

    Movie

    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 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-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.2 in.132 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 3 in.77 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    24.3 oz.690 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    16.2 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.6 mmx15.6 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
  • Total Pixels
    16.9 million
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L)4,928 x 3,264
    (M)3,696 x 2,448
    (S)2,464 x 1,632
  • Storage Media
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Card Slot
    2 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    100% (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.95x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.5mm
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -3 to +1m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • 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 for F3AF not supported, AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering II, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible , Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster, IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used, Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; colour matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only), Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions, 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., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.)
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second, Live View [LV] mode, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 6 frames per second
    CL: Up to 5 frames per second
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    6 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
  • 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
    Advanced Scene Modes, Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), U2 (user setting 2)
  • Scene Modes
    Autumn Colours, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Picture Control
    Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Portrait, Standard, Standard
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -6400
    Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    6400
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Hi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Low, Normal, High, Off
  • D-Lighting Bracketing
    2 or 3 frames
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.), Finetuning, Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only , Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    39
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
  • Built-in Flash Distance
    12m (ISO 100)
  • 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
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
  • 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 or 3 exposures
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
  • Movie
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, Movie with sound
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural, Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
  • 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, Calendar, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Movie Playback, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Sound Playback, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments), Zoom
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Colour Balance, Colour Outline, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    Audio/Video Out, HDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, Stereo Microphone Input
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible, 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
  • My Menu
    Yes with customization
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    1050 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5a AC Adapter
  • Battery Charger
    MH-25 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 inch 20
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.2 in.132 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 3 in.77 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    24.3 oz.690 g
  • Battery
    Rechargeable
  • Supplied Software
    ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
  • Optional Accessories
    MB-D11Multi-Power Battery Pack, EH-5A AC Adapter (requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector), CF-DC-3 Semi-soft Case, MC-DC2 Wired Remote Release, GP-1 GPS Adapter, ML-L3 Remote Controller, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, DK-21C Correction Eyepieces, Camera Control Pro 2, Capture NX 2 Software

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