| Image Sensor: |
CMOS sensor, 23.7 x 15.7mm size, 12.84 million total pixels |
| Effective Pixels: |
12.4 million |
| Type of Camera: |
Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera |
| Recording Pixels: |
Full Image: [L] 4,288 x 2,848-pixel / [M] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel /
[S] 2,144 x 1,424-pixel
High Speed Cropped Image: [L] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [M] 2,400 x 1,600-pixel /
[S] 1,600 x 1,064-pixel] |
| Storage Media: |
CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive™ |
| Sensitivity: |
ISO equivalency 100 to 800 |
| Storage System: |
NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW),
Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant
(uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG) |
| White Balance: |
1) Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor, CMOS image sensor and
external Ambient Light Sensor)
2) Manual (6 steps with fine tuning)
3) Preset (5 settings)
4) colour temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31 steps)
5) White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30
MIRED steps) |
| LCD Monitor: |
2.5-in., 235,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting;
Backlight/ brightness adjustment available |
| Playback Function: |
1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow,
5) RGB Histogram indication, Shooting data and Highlight point display |
| Delete Function: |
1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete |
| Video Output: |
NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu) |
| Interface: |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector)
FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter
WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) and WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g)
CF card slot Type II+: supports firmware updates via CF cards |
| Picture Angle: |
Full Image: Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
High Speed Cropped Image: Approx. 2x focal length in 35mm [135]
format equivalent |
| Text Input: |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor
and multi-selector; stored in Exif header |
| Compatible Lenses: |
1) AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type): All functions possible
2) D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some
exposure modes available
3) AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D-colour Matrix
Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible
4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D-colour Matrix Metering II,
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible
5) Non-CPU AI Nikkor: Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix Metering,
Center-Weighted and Spot Metering available
Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length
f=mm by multi-selector operation
Electronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1),
Eyepiece shutter provided |
| Eyepoint: |
19.9mm (at -1.0m-1) |
| Focusing Screen: |
Type-B BrightView Clear Matte Screen III and Type-V Screen for High Speed
Cropped; Interchangeable with optional Type-E Focusing Screen with grid |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage: |
Approx. 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification: |
Approx. 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1 |
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| Autofocus: |
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module;
Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (Right edge/Left edge AF range: EV 0 to +19)
[at normal temperature (20°C / 68°F), ISO 100 equivalent] |
| Lens Servo: |
1) Single Servo AF [S], 2) Continuous Servo AF [C], 3) Manual focus [M]
Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF |
| Focus Area: |
Selectable from 11 focus areas (High Speed Cropped: 9 focus areas) |
| AF Area Mode: |
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on™,
3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF |
| Focus Lock: |
Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter
release button in [S] AF |
| Exposure Metering System: |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system;
1) D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D-colour Matrix Metering II using the
1,005-pixel RGB Sensor while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs
support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data)
2) Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on
the 8mm dia. circle) given to 6, 10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame,
or weighting based on average of entire frame
3) Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame); metering
position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with
built-in CPU |
| Exposure Metering Range: |
1) 3D-colour Matrix Metering II: EV 0 to 20
2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to 20
3) Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20
[at normal temperature (20°C / 68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens] |
| Exposure Meter Coupling: |
CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing) |
| Exposure Modes: |
1) [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible program possible)
2) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto
3) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto
4) [M] Manual |
| Exposure Compensation: |
Exposure compensated in ±5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Lock: |
Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing: |
Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames
Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps |
| Shutter: |
Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter,
30 to 1/8,000 second and bulb |
| Sync Contact: |
X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 second |
| Flash Control: |
1) New Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by
TTL Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800/600: Advanced
Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) Lock, Flash colour Information
Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash
Sync, Modeling Flash
2) D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash: When used with the Speedlight SB-80DX/50DX
and in accordance with the mounted lens, five-segment TTL Multi
Sensor control makes available 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash,
Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, and Standard D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
3) AA (Auto Aperture-type) Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX
and lens with built-in CPU
4) Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as
SB-800/30/27/22s etc.
5) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 |
| Flash Sync Mode: |
1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction,
3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync |
| Ready-light: |
Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800/600/80DX/
50DX/30/28/27/22s; blinks for full output warning |
| Accessory Shoe: |
ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided |
| Sync Terminal: |
ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided |
| Self-timer: |
Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds |
| Depth of Field Preview: |
Stop-down lens aperture by pressing Depth-of-field Preview Button |
| Remote Control: |
Via 10-pin remote terminal |
| GPS: |
NMEA 0183 Interface standard supported with GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) |
| Power Source: |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Quick Charger MH-21,
AC Adapter EH-6 (optional) |
| Battery Monitoring System: |
The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information
about the EN-EL4 battery:
1) Remaining charge (%);
2) No. of shots taken
since last charge;
3) Calibration status (Recommended/Not required);
4) Battery life (5 stages) |
| Tripod Socket: |
1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
Approx. 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.) |
| Weight: |
Approx. 1,070g (2.4 lbs) |
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