| Type of camera |
Single-lens reflex digital camera
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| Effective pixels |
6.1 million
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| Image Sensor |
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million, Nikon DX format
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| Image Size (pixels) |
3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,256 x 1,496 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
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| ISO Sensitivity |
200 to 1,600 in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600
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| Storage Media |
SD memory card, SDHC compliant
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| Storage System |
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
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| File System |
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
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| White Balance Auto |
(TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance
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| LCD Monitor |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
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| Playback Function |
1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
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| Delete Function |
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
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| Video Output |
NTSC or PAL
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| Interface |
USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable
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| Text Input |
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
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| Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor
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| 1) AF-S, AF-I: |
All functions supported,
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| 2) Other Type G or D AF Nikkor: |
All functions supported except autofocus,
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| 3) PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: |
Can only be used in mode M; all other functions supported except autofocus,
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| 4) Other AF Nikkor*2/AI-P Nikkor: |
All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II,
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| 5): Non-CPU: |
Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
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| Picture Angle |
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
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| Viewfinder |
Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1)
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| Eyepoint |
18mm (-1.0m-1)
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| Focusing Screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
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| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
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| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
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| Viewfinder Information |
Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
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| Autofocus |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
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| Lens Servo |
1) Autofocus (AF): Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M)
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| Focus Areas |
Can be selected from 3 focus areas
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| AF Area Modes |
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority
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| Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
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| Exposure Metering |
System TTL full-aperture exposure metering system, 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area
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| Exposure Metering Range |
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
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| 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)
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| Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
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| Exposure Lock |
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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| Shooting Modes |
1) Single frame shooting mode,
2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 2.5 frames per second,
3) Self-timer mode,
4) Delayed remote mode: 2 s. delay,
5) Quick-response remote mode
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| Shutter |
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/4000 s. in steps of 1/3, bulb
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| Sync Contact |
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 s.
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| Flash Control |
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400, 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
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| Flash Sync Modes |
AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
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| Night portrait mode: |
Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
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| Landscape, Sports mode: |
Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight
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| P, A: |
Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
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| S, M: |
Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction
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| Built-in Flash AUTO, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait mode: Auto flash with auto pop-up
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| P/S/A/M: |
Manual pop-up with button release
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| Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m [ft.]): |
approx.17 [55]/12 [39] (manual full 18 [59]/13 [42])
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| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
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| Accessory Shoe |
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock
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| Self-timer |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
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| Remote Control Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
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| Power Source One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9; charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23): |
7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)
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| Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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| Body Color |
Black (Silver version is also available depending on country or area.)
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.)
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| Weight |
Approx. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
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| Supplied Accessories |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1
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| Optional Accessories |
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro, AC Adapter Connector EP-5, AC Adapter EH-5, Video Cable EG-D100, Semi Soft-Case CF-DC1, Speedlight SB-800 / 600 / 400 / R1C1 |
