Dust Reduction System - Image Sensor Cleaning System, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels) - 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
File format - NEF (RAW): 12-bit compressed / JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression / NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Media - SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
File system - DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Text input - Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available
Date imprint - Date, Date and time, Date Counter, or none (selectable)
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus.
IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported.
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes.
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function.
Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used.
Shutter
Type - Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed - 1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb, Time (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required)
Flash sync speed - X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release
Release mode - Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required)
Frame advance rate - Up to 3 fps (by selecting manual focus mode, rotating the mode dial to S or M selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and using defaults for all other settings).
Self-timer - Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration
Exposure
Metering - TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor
Metering method - Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) / Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame / Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) -Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 - 20 EV / Spot metering: 2 - 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling -Combined CPU
Exposure modes - Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [flash off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), Programmed auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M)
Exposure compensation - -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) - ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1
Flash
Built-in flash - Guide number of 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) or 13/43 in manual mode (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) / Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait modes : Auto flash with auto pop-up / P, S, A, M : manual pop-up with button release
Flash control - TTL for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor / Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses. / Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX, and SB-28DX / Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800
Flash modes - Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync.
Flash compensation - -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Flash-ready indicator - Lights when built-in flash or Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400 is fully charged, blinks after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe - Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) - Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and CLS-compatible Speedlight / Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800, or SU-800 as commander
Sync terminal - Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (Optional)
White Balance
8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.)
Weight - Approx. 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
