


Type of Camera
DSLR
Effective Pixels
6.1
Image Sensor
23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD; 6.31 million total pixels
Image Size (Pixels)
L (3008 x 2000); M (2240 x 1488); S (1504 x 1000)
Sensitivity
ISO equivalency 200-1600 in 1/3 steps (can be boosted to higher ISO equivalency)
File Format
Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG); uncompressed RAW (12-bit) or compressed RAW (12 bit lossless compression)
File System
Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) and Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF)
Storage Media
Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II
Shooting Modes
1. Single frame shooting (S) mode, 2. Continuous shooting (C) mode: Approx. 3 frames per sec. (up to 6 consecutive shots with JPEG or TIFF format, 4 shots with RAW format), 3. Self-timer mode: Time duration can be set
White Balance
1. Auto (TTL control using image sensor), 2. Manual (6 settings with fine tuning), 3. Preset
LCD Monitor Size
1.8-in. (4.57cm)
LCD Monitor
1.8-in. (4.57cm), 120,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting
Playback Function
1 frame; thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication point display
Delete Function
1. Card format, 2. All frames delete, 3. Selected frames delete
I/O Terminal
NTSC or PAL (switchable)
Interface
USB 1.1
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)
Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
ViewFinder Type
Optical
Viewfinder
Optical-typed fixed-eyelevel pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m(-1))
Eyepoint
24mm (-1.0 m(-1))
Focusing Screen
B-type Bright View Clear Matte screen II
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Approx. 95%/ Approx.0.8x with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m(-1)
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return
Lens Aperture
Instant return type, with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3m); Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20 (deg))
Focus Modes
1. Lens Servo AF (S), 2. Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M); One of five focus areas can be selected; 1. Single Area AF, 2. Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available)
Focus Lock
Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF (S)
Exposure Metering System
TTL full-aperture metering system; 1. 3D Matrix Metering with 10 segment SPD, 2. Centre-Weighted, 3. Spot Metering
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
1. Matrix Metering: EV 0-21, 2. Centre-weighted Metering: EV 0-21, Spot Metering: EV 3-21 (at normal temperature ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Metering Coupling
CPU coupling
Exposure Control
1. [P] Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), 2. [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3. [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4. Manual
Auto Exposure Lock
Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Number of shots: Two or three, Compensation steps: (+-)2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Maximum Shutter
1/4000
Minimum Shutter
30
Shutter
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 30-1/4000 in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps, long time-exposure (bulb)
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/180 sec.
Flash Control
1. D-TTL Flash (Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor) with built-in Speedlight and external Speedlight such as SB-80DX/28DX/50DX, three modes available, Sensitivity range: ISO 200-1600 equivalent 2. Non-TTL Auto Flash with an external Speedlight
Flash Sync Modes
1. Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2. Red-Eye Reduction, 3. Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4. Slow Sync, 5. Rear-Curtain Sync
Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided
Sync Terminal
Available in optional sync terminal adaptor AS-15
Self-Timer
Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10 (default), 20 sec.
Depth of Field Preview Button
Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button (Electronically controlled type)
Remote Control
10-pin remote terminal available in optional Multi-Functional Battery Pack MB-D100
Supported Languages
German, English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Power Requirements
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3 (7.4V DC), AC adaptor EH-5 (100-240V AC), Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D100 [six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) or AA size lithium batteries or one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3]
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)
Approx. 1600 shots can be taken with a fully charged EN-EL3
Tripod Socket
1/4-in. (0.64cm) (ISO1222)
Dimensions
Approx. 144 x 116 x 80.5mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)
700
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)
Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, Video cable, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3, Quick Charger MH-18, Nikon View 5 CD-ROM
Other Features
Voice Memo; Letter Input