| Type |
Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera |
| Drive Modes |
Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 40 (JPEG) / 25 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus) Self-timer mode: time duration can be set Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release Playback mode: Menu mode, PC mode: data transfer via personal computer Interval/Intervalometer mode: provided |
| Effective Pixels |
4.1 million |
| Sensor |
JFET image sensor LBCAST, 23.3 x 15.5mm size, 4.26 million total pixels |
| Recorded Pixels |
[L] 2,464 x 1,632-pixel / [M] 1,840 x 1,224-pixel |
| Sensitivity |
ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/2, 1/3, or 1EV steps), Sensitivity can be extended by 1 or 2 steps beyond ISO 1,600 |
| File Formats |
Storage System NEF (12-bit RAW uncompressed or lossless compression), Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG) |
| Storage Media |
CompactFlashTM (CF) Card (Type I / II) and MicrodriveTM |
| Color Composition |
Special Imaging and Color Engine. |
| White Balance |
Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel CCD, LBCAST image sensor and external Ambience Light Sensor) Manual (6 steps with fine tuning) Preset (5 settings) Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31steps) White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps) |
| LCD Monitor |
2.5-in., 211,200-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; Backlight/brightness adjustment available |
| LCD Function |
Playback Function: 1.) Full frame, 2.) Thumbnail (4 / 9 segments), 3.) One-touch zoom, 4.) Slideshow, 5.) Histogram indication, and Highlight point display |
| Delete Fiunction |
1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete |
| Video Output |
NTSC or PAL (switchable) |
| Interfaces |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1iIEEE 802.11b) |
| Lens Mount |
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 Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible 4)AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible 5)Non-CPU AI Nikkor :Usable in [A]or[M] mode with Matrix-Metering.Cent.& Spot avail. |
| Shutter |
Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter 30 to 1/8,000 s and bulb |
| Viewfinder |
Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided Eyepoint 19.9mm (at -1.0 m-1) Focusing Screen B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional Finder Screen E with grid Picture Angle Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent |
| Viewfinder Indication |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 100% Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0 m-1
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| Exposure Meter |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; (1) D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel CCD 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)(3)Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of frame);metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU |
| Exposure Compensation |
Exposure compensated in +/- 5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Exposure Metering Range: 1.) 3D Color Matrix Metering: EV 0 to 20 2.) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to 20 3.) Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20 [at normal temperature (20C / 68F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens] |
| Exposure Modes |
1.) [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible program possible) 2.) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto 3.) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto 4.) [M] Manual |
| AE Lock |
Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button. Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1EV steps |
| Autofocus |
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV-1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature) Focus Area Selectable from 11 focus areas AF Area Mode 1.) Single Area AF, 2.) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-onTM, 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. |
| Built-in Flash |
New Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800: Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) -lock, Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash Sync, Modeling Flash D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash: AA (Auto Aperture)-type Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX and le ns with built-in CPU Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as SB-30/27/etc. |
| Synchronization |
Sync Contact X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 second 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 / 80DX / 50DX / 30 / 28 / 27 / 22S; blinks for full output warning Accessory Shoe: ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided |
| Self-timer |
Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds |
| Remote Control |
Via 10-pin remote terminal |
| Power Source |
Power Requirements: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Quick Charger MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6 |
| 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 |
(without battery) Approx. 1,070g (2.4 lbs.) |
| Other |
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 Depth-of-field Preview Button Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
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| Notes |
Voice Memo Record mode: Automatic or manual recording at shooting or playback, Max. Recording time: 60 seconds, Playback mode: Built-in speaker or Audio/Video cable, File format: Mono WAV file. Text Input: Up to 30 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
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