| Type |
Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts |
| Picture Angle |
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected) |
| Effective Pixels |
24.5 million |
| Image Sensor |
CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; Nikon FX format |
| Total Pixels |
25.72 million |
| Dust-reduction System |
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
| Image Size (pixels) |
- FX format (36 x 24): 6,048 x 4,032 (L), 4,544 x 3,024 (M), 3,024 x 2,016 (S) - DX format (24 x 16): 3,968 x 2,640 (L), 2,976 x 1,976 (M), 1,984 x 1,320 (S) - 5:4 (30 x 24): 5,056 x 4,032 (L), 3,792 x 3,024 (M), 2,528 x 2,016 (S) |
| File Format |
- NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed
- TIFF (RGB)
- JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression ([Size priority]); [Optimal quality] compression available
- NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
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| Picture Control System |
Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted |
| Storage Media |
CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives |
| Double Slot |
Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images |
| File System |
Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, and PictBridge |
| Viewfinder |
SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-3 to +1 m-1 |
| Eyepoint |
18 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Focusing Screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen |
| Frame Coverage |
Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal) in FX format, approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal) in DX format, approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal) in 5:4 |
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) |
| Reflex Mirror |
Quick-return type |
| 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) |
| Lens Aperture |
Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button |
| Compatible Lenses*1 |
- Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported
- DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size
- AF Nikkor other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- Non-CPU AI Nikkor: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
*1. IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used *2. Excluding AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF
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| Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Speed |
1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb |
| Flash Sync Speed |
X = 1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 s |
| Release Modes |
- Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode
- Continuous High-speed [CH] mode
- Live View [LV] mode
- Self-timer mode
- Mirror-up [Mup] mode
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| Frame Advance Rate |
- DX format (24 x 16): Up to 5 fps (CL) or 5 to 7 fps (CH)
- Other image areas: Up to 5 fps
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| Self-timer |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s |
| Metering |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering System |
- 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
- Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)
- Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
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| Metering Range |
- 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering)
- 2 to 20 EV (Spot Metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
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| Exposure Meter Coupling |
Combined CPU and AI |
| Exposure Modes |
- 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, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Exposure Lock |
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Exposure Bracketing |
Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV) |
| Sensitivity |
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 1600 |
| Active D-Lighting |
Can be selected from [Auto], [Extra high], [High], [Normal], [Low], or [Off] |
| Autofocus |
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase-detection; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors); AF fine tuning possible |
| Detection Range |
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
| Lens Servo |
- Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automatically activated according to subject status
- Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
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| Focus Point |
Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points |
| AF-Area Mode |
- Single-point AF
- Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-Tracking)]
- Auto-area AF
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| Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-point AF in AF-S) |
| Flash Control |
- TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400
- Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens
- Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s
- Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, and 800
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| Flash Sync Modes |
- Front-curtain sync (normal)
- Slow sync
3) Rear-curtain sync
- Red-eye reduction
- Red-eye reduction with slow sync
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| Flash-ready Indicator |
Lights when Speedlight such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory Shoe |
ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock |
| Sync Terminal |
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) |
With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only), supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock |
| White Balance |
- Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor);
- Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; white balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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| Modes |
Handheld mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors) Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a specific area |
| LCD Monitor |
3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
| Playback Function |
Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, image comment (up to 36 characters), and voice memo input and playback |
| USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
| Video Output |
NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available |
| HDMI Output |
Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available |
| 10-pin Remote Terminal |
Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1, or GPS device compliant with NMEA 0183 version 2.01 and 3.01 (requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector) |
| Supported Languages |
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Battery |
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21 |
| AC Adapter |
AC Adapter EH-6 (optional) |
| Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 1,220 g/2 lb. 11 oz. without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover |
| Temperature |
0-40°C |
| Humidity |
Under 85% (no condensation) |
| Supplied accessories |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a,
Quick Charger MH-22,
USB Cable UC-E4,
Audio Video Cable EG-D2,
Camera Strap AN-D3X,
Body Cap BF-1A,
Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2,
Eyepiece DK-17,
Battery Chamber Cover BL-4,
USB Cable Clip,
Software Suite CD-ROM
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