Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
36.3 millionSensor Size
35.9 mmx24 mmImage Sensor Format
FXStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA), SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -6400
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 60 fpsMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.7 in.144.78 mm x 4.8 in.121.92 mm x 3.2 in.81.28 mmApprox. Weight
31.7 oz.900 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)36.3 million
- Sensor Size35.9 mmx24 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Total Pixels36.8 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)FX-format
(L)7,360 x 4,912
(M)5,520 x 3,680
(S)3,680 x 2,456
DX-format
(L)4,800 x 3,200
(M)3,600 x 2,400
(S)2,400 x 1,600
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L)6,144 x 4,080
(M)4,608 x 3,056
(S)3,072 x 2,040
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L)6,144 x 4,912
(M)4,608 x 3,680
(S)3,072 x 2,456
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression, NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed , TIFF (RGB)
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA), SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
- File SystemCompliant 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, PictBridge
- ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageFX (36x24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1.2x (30x20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
DX (24x16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
5:4 (30x24):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) - Viewfinder Magnification0.70x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- 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 III, AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Colour Matrix Metering III, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size, Non-CPU: Usable in [A] or [M] mode Centre-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.)
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 4 frames per second, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsFX-format
CH: Up to4 frames per second
CH: Up to45:4 format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
1:2 format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution4 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCentre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in centre of frame, Matrix: 3D Colour Matrix Metering III (type G and D lenses); Colour Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses), Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D colour matrix or centre-weighted metering), 0 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority (S)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Standard, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -6400
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsLo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame, 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (51 points)
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- Focus ModesAuto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only , Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
- Autofocus Sensitivity-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
- Built-in Flash Distance12m (ISO 100)
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and centre-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- 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, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White BalanceAuto (2 types), Choose colour temperature (2500K–10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), Shade
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Frame Size (pixels) and Frame Rate1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps), 1280 x 720 (60p): 60 fps (59.94 fps), 1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps), 1920 x 1080 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)
- Movie Maximum Recording Time20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural, External stereo microphone (optional - sold separately)
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes, Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Histogram Display, Image Comment , Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow
- In-Camera Image EditingColour Outline, Colour Sketch, 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, Selective Colour, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHDMI Output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Headphone Connector, NTSC, Stereo Microphone Input, Super Speed USB 3.0
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible, WT-4A
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Total Custom Settings54
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)900 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter, Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
- Battery ChargerMH-25 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket0.64 cm
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.7 in.144.78 mm x 4.8 in.121.92 mm x 3.2 in.81.28 mm
- Approx. Weight31.7 oz.900 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C
- Supplied SoftwareViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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