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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    36.3 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    35.9 mmx24 mm
  • Image Sensor Format

    FX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA), SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -6400
    Lo-1 (ISO 50)
    Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
  • Movie

    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 fps
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    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)

    5.7 in.144.78 mm x 4.8 in.121.92 mm x 3.2 in.81.28 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    31.7 oz.900 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    36.3 million
  • Sensor Size
    35.9 mmx24 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
  • Total Pixels
    36.8 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image sensor cleaning
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • 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 Images
    JPEG: 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 Media
    CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA), SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Card Slot
    1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
  • 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, PictBridge
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    FX (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 Magnification
    0.70x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    17mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type
  • 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 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 Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Shutter Speed
    1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb
  • 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; 1-4 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 Options
    FX-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 Resolution
    4 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
  • Metering Method
    Centre-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 Range
    0 to 20 EV (3D colour matrix or centre-weighted metering), 0 to 20 EV (spot metering)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU, AI
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-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 Lock
    Yes
  • Picture Control
    Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Standard, User-customizable Settings
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -6400
    Lo-1 (ISO 50)
    Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    6400
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), 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
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • D-Lighting Bracketing
    2 frames using selected value for one frame, 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
  • Detection Range
    -2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
  • Lens Servo
    Autofocus (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 Mode
    9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (51 points)
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
  • Focus Modes
    Auto 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/Points
    51
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
  • Built-in Flash Distance
    12m (ISO 100)
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/250
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/8000
  • Flash Control
    TTL: 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 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, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Lights 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 Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
  • White Balance
    Auto (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 Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
  • Live View Shooting
    Photography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
  • Live View Lens Servo
    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
  • Live View AF-Area Mode
    Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
  • Live View Autofocus
    Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Frame Size (pixels) and Frame Rate
    1280 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 Time
    20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
  • Movie File Format
    MOV
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM
  • 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 fps
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural, External stereo microphone (optional - sold separately)
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    921000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes, Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder
  • Playback Functions
    Auto 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 Editing
    Colour 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 Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    HDMI Output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Headphone Connector, NTSC, Stereo Microphone Input, Super Speed USB 3.0
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible, WT-4A
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    54
  • 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, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    900 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5b AC Adapter, Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
  • Battery Charger
    MH-25 Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    0.64 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. Weight
    31.7 oz.900 g
  • Operating Environment
    0–40 °C
  • Supplied Software
    ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

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