Type of Camera
- Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera
Number of Effective Pixels
- 12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R- pixel: 6.17million) pixels
CCD sensor
- 23.0mmx 15.5mm Super CCD SR Pro
Number of recorded pixels
- L: 4,256x2,848 / M:3,024x2,016 / S:2,304x1,536 pixels
Storage media
- Compact Flash (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive
File format - Image quality mode
- Exif-JPEG (Exif2.21 compatible) FINE / NORMAL [Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 compliant / DPOF- compatible]/ CCD-RAW(14bit) / CCD-RAW + Exif- JPEG
Lens mount
- Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Usable lenses
- Type DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported
- Type G or D AF Nikkor (IX Nikkor lenses can not be used): All functions supported
- Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D:All functions supported except auto-focus and some exposure modes
- Other AF Nikkor(excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR
- AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and auto-focus
- Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color matrix metering, multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Lens servo
- Single Servo AF(S) / Continuous Servo AF(C) / Manual focus(M)
Picture angle
- Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm format equivalent
Sensitivity
- AUTO, ISO100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/125 0/1600/2000/2500 /3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
Auto focus
- TTL phase detection. AF assist illuminator
Focus areas
- Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
AF Area mode
- 1) Single Area AF
- 2) Dynamic AF
- 3) Group Dynamic AF
- 4) Dynamic AF with closest subject priority
Shutter speed
- 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. Bulb
Continuous Shooting
- C H: Up to max. 3 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to [100%(STD)]) / Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to WIDE (other than [100%(STD)]))
- C L: Up to max. 2 frames/sec. ([D- RANGE] set to [100%(STD)])/ Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to WIDE (other than [100%(STD)])), and 1 frames/sec.
Auto bracketing
- Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3 1/2 2/3 1 EV step.
Exposure metering system
- Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering. 3D Color Matrix Metering II (metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor) / Center- weighted / Spot
Exposure compensation
- - 5.0EV to +5.0EV Step can be selected from 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step
Exposure modes
- Programmed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture- Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M]
White balance
- Automatic / Incandescent light / Fluorescent lamp (1-5) / Fine / Flash / Shade / Color temperature / Preset Custom(1-5) Fine tuning can be set
Film Simulation
- (STANDARD) / F1 / F1a / F1b / F1c / F2
Color Space
Dynamic Range
- AUTO / 100%(STD) / 130% / 170% / 230%(W1) / 300% / 400%(W2)
Viewfinder
- Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment, Frame coverage: Approx. 95%, Magnification: Approx. x 0.94
LCD back monitor
- 2.5" approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame coverage for playback)
Built-in flash
- Manual pop-up with button release. Guide No. 12 (ISO 100, m)
- Flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
Accessory shoe
- Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock provided)
Flash control
- 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
- Built-in flash: i-TTL balanced fill- flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M])
- SB-800, 600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
- 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB- 800 with CPU lens
- 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with flash such as SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s
- 4)Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
Remote release
- Electronic shutter release
Video output
Digital interface
Sync contact
- X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronization terminal
- Equipped with ISO 519 synchronization terminal as standard, lock screw provided
DC input
- AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional)
Power source
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional)
Dimensions
- 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9" (not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight)
- 29.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery and memory card)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation