• Type of Camera Single-lens reflex digital camera 
  • Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.92 million
  • Effective pixels: 10.2 million
  • Image size: (pixels) 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
  • Sensitivity: 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600
  • Storage Media CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I and II) and Microdrive™
  • Storage System Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
  • JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
  • File System Exif 2,21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
  • White Balance
  • Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
  • LCD Monitor 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
  • Playback Function 1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; RGB Histogram indication; Shooting Data; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
  • Delete Function Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
  • Video Output NTSC or PAL
  • Interface USB 2.0(Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); mass storage and PTP connectable; FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control/file transfer is also available with optional WT-3 (IEEE 802.11b/g); CF card slot Type II: supports firmware updates via CF cards
  • Text Input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
  • Compatible Lenses Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
  • Picture Angle Equivalent in 35 mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
  • Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
  • Eyepoint 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
  • Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and on-demand grid lines
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal)
  • Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; –1.0 m-1
  • Viewfinder Information Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures
  • Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
  • Lens Servo Instant single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
  • Focus Area 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 Area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority
  • Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
  • Exposure Metering System Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering
  • 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor
  • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame
  • Spot: Meters 3mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
  • Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
  • 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and AI
  • Exposure Mode Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
  • Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • Auto Exposure Lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3
  • Shooting Modes 1) Single frame shooting mode
  • 2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1-4 frames per second
  • Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second
  • Self-timer shooting mode
  • Mirror-up mode
  • Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb
  • Sync Contact X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
  • Flash Control 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800, SB-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 Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s
  • 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800 4) Distance-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
  • Built-in Speedlight Manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 100 at m/ft and 20°C/68°F): approx. 12/39 (manual 13/42)
  • Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV
  • Accessory Shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
  • Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal
  • Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2 to 20 seconds
  • Depth of Field Preview When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
  • Remote Control Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-3 (optional)
  • GPS NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (optional)
  • Power Source One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
  • Tripod Socket 1/4 In. (ISO1222)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.)
  • Weight Approx. 830g (1 lb 13 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
  • Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6, PictureProject CD-ROM