Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
16.2 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, Movie with soundMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Super Density, Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.2 in.132 mm x 4.1 in.103 mm x 3 in.77 mmApprox. Weight
24.3 oz.690 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)16.2 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels16.9 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)4,928 x 3,264
(M)3,696 x 2,448
(S)2,464 x 1,632
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot2 Secure Digital (SD)
- 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
- ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100% (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.95x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAF-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 TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- 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; 1-5 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 OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution6 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
- 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 ModesAdvanced 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 ModesAutumn 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 LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Portrait, Standard, Standard
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 or 3 frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System Type39 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 LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesAuto 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/Points39
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
- Built-in Flash Distance12m (ISO 100)
- 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
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Built-in flash Commander Mode, CLS Supported
- 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 or 3 exposures
- Live View ShootingYes
- MovieFull 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 AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural, Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- 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, 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 EditingColour 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 CommentYes
- InterfaceAudio/Video Out, HDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, Stereo Microphone Input
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible, FTP 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
- 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, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)1050 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-25 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 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. Weight24.3 oz.690 g
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareViewNX 2 CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesMB-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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