Specification:
• Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
• Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
• Effective Pixels
16.2 million
• Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.6mm
• Image Sensor Format
DX
• Image Sensor Type
CMOS
• Total Pixels
16.9 million
• Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
• Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4928 x 2364
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632
• File Format
NEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
MOV
• Picture Control
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Nine User-customizable Settings
• Storage Media
SD
SDHC
SDXC memory cards
• Card Slot
2 Secure Digital (SD)
• File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
• Viewfinder
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
• Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100%Approx.
• Viewfinder Magnification
0.95x Approx.
• Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm
• Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1m?¹
• Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
• Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
• Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
• Depth-of-field Control
Yes
• Compatible Lenses
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
• Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
• Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)
• Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
• Shutter Release Modes
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
• Continuous Shooting Options
DX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
• Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
6 frames per second
(CIPA guidelines)
• Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
• Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
• Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
• Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
• Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Advanced Scene Modes
U1 (user setting 1)
U2 (user setting 2)
• Advanced Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape
Party / Indoor
Beach / Snow
Child
Sunset
Dusk / Dawn
Pet Portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn Colors
Food
Silhouette
High Key
Low Key
• Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Exposure Bracketing
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
• Exposure Lock
Yes
• Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
• Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
• Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
• High ISO Noise Reduction
Low
Normal
High
Off
• D-Lighting Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures
• Single-point AF Mode
Yes
• Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
• Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
• Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
• Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
• Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Wide area
Normal area
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
• Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
39
• Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
• Built-in Flash
Yes
• Flash Bracketing
2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV
• Built-in Flash Distance
39 (ISO 100)
• FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
• Flash Control
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for DSLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor available w/ built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
Distance priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
• Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
• Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Accessory Shoe
Yes
• Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
• White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Incandescent
Fluorescent (7 types)
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
• White Balance Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
• Live View Shooting
Yes
• Movie
Movie with sound
1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 fps
1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 fps
1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 fps
640 × 424 (30p); 30 fps
• Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
• Monitor Size
3 in. diagonal
• Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots
• Monitor Type
Super Density
• Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
• Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels
• Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Yes
• Playback Functions
Full frame
Calendar
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Sound playback
• In-Camera Image Editing
Trim
D-Lighting
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) Processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Red-eye Correction
Perspective Control
Color Outline
Resize
Edit Movie
Miniature Effect
• Image Comment
Yes
• Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI
Stereo Microphone Input
Audio/Video out
• WiFi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
• GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
• Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
• Total custom Settings
48
• My Menu
Yes with customization
• Recent Settings
Yes
• Supported Languages
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish
• Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
• World Time Setting
Yes
• Battery
Rechargeable
• Battery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
• Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,050 shots (CIPA)
• AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter
Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
• Battery Charger
MH-25 Quick Charger
• Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
• Approx. Dimensions
Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
• Approx. Weight
24.3 oz. (690g)
• Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
• Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
• Effective Pixels
16.2 million
• Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.6mm
• Image Sensor Format
DX
• Image Sensor Type
CMOS
• Total Pixels
16.9 million
• Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
• Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4928 x 2364
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632
• File Format
NEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
MOV
• Picture Control
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Nine User-customizable Settings
• Storage Media
SD
SDHC
SDXC memory cards
• Card Slot
2 Secure Digital (SD)
• File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
• Viewfinder
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
• Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100%Approx.
• Viewfinder Magnification
0.95x Approx.
• Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm
• Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1m?¹
• Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
• Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
• Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
• Depth-of-field Control
Yes
• Compatible Lenses
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
• Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
• Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)
• Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
• Shutter Release Modes
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
• Continuous Shooting Options
DX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
• Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
6 frames per second
(CIPA guidelines)
• Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
• Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
• Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
• Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
• Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Advanced Scene Modes
U1 (user setting 1)
U2 (user setting 2)
• Advanced Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape
Party / Indoor
Beach / Snow
Child
Sunset
Dusk / Dawn
Pet Portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn Colors
Food
Silhouette
High Key
Low Key
• Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Exposure Bracketing
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
• Exposure Lock
Yes
• Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
• Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
• Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
• Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
• High ISO Noise Reduction
Low
Normal
High
Off
• D-Lighting Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures
• Single-point AF Mode
Yes
• Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
• Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
• Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
• Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
• Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Wide area
Normal area
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
• Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
39
• Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
• Built-in Flash
Yes
• Flash Bracketing
2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV
• Built-in Flash Distance
39 (ISO 100)
• FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
• Flash Control
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for DSLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor available w/ built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
Distance priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
• Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
• Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Accessory Shoe
Yes
• Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
• White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Incandescent
Fluorescent (7 types)
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
• White Balance Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
• Live View Shooting
Yes
• Movie
Movie with sound
1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 fps
1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 fps
1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 fps
640 × 424 (30p); 30 fps
• Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
• Monitor Size
3 in. diagonal
• Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots
• Monitor Type
Super Density
• Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
• Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels
• Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Yes
• Playback Functions
Full frame
Calendar
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Sound playback
• In-Camera Image Editing
Trim
D-Lighting
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) Processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Red-eye Correction
Perspective Control
Color Outline
Resize
Edit Movie
Miniature Effect
• Image Comment
Yes
• Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI
Stereo Microphone Input
Audio/Video out
• WiFi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
• GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
• Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
• Total custom Settings
48
• My Menu
Yes with customization
• Recent Settings
Yes
• Supported Languages
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish
• Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
• World Time Setting
Yes
• Battery
Rechargeable
• Battery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
• Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,050 shots (CIPA)
• AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter
Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
• Battery Charger
MH-25 Quick Charger
• Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
• Approx. Dimensions
Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
• Approx. Weight
24.3 oz. (690g)