| Type of camera |
Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera |
| Number of effective pixels [2] |
12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R- pixel: 6.17million) pixels |
| CCD sensor |
23.0mmx 15.5mm Super CCD SR Pro |
| Number of recorded pixels |
L: 4,256x2,848 / M: 3,024x2,016 / S: 2,304x1,536 pixels |
| Storage media |
Compact Flash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™ |
| File format•Image quality mode |
Exif-JPEG (Exif2.21 [3] compatible) • FINE/ NORMAL
[Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 compliant /DPOF-compatible] / CCD-RAW(14bit) / CCD-RAW + Exif-JPEG |
| Lens mount |
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) |
| Usable lenses |
Type DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported
Type G or D AF Nikkor (IX Nikkor lenses can not be used): All functions supported
Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D: All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure modes
Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported expect 3D color matrix metering II and 3D multi-sensor balancedfill-flash for digital SLR
AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and autofocus
Non-CPU: 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, multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data |
| Lens servo |
Single Servo AF(S) / Continuous Servo AF(C) / Manual focus(M) |
| Picture angle |
Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm format equivalent |
| Sensitivity |
AUTOISO 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
| Auto focus |
TTL. AF assist illuminator. |
| Focus areas |
Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas |
| AF Area mode |
1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic AF with closest subject priority |
| Shutter speed |
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. Bulb. |
| Continuous shooting |
CH : Up to max. 3 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to[100%(STD)]) / Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE]set to WIDE (other than [100%(STD)])
CL : Up to max. 2 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to[100%(STD)]) / Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE]set to WIDE (other than [100%(STD)]), and 1 frames/sec. |
| Auto bracketing |
Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3 1/2 2/3 1 EV step. |
| Exposure metering system |
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering.
3D Color Matrix Metering II (metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor) / Center-weighted / Spot |
| Exposure compensation |
-5.0EV to +5.0EV Step can be selected from 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step. |
| Exposure modes |
Programmed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M] |
| White balance |
Automatic / Incandescent light / Fluorescent lamp (1-5) / Fine / Flash / Shade / Colour temperature / Preset Custom (1-5)
Fine tuning can be set. |
| Film Simulation |
(STANDARD) / F1 / F1a / F1b / F1c / F2 |
| Colour Space |
sRGB / Adobe RGB (1998) |
| Dynamic Range |
AUTO / 100%(STD) / 130% / 170% / 230% (W1) / 300% / 400% (W2) |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed-eye level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment
Frame coverage: Approx. 95%, Magnification: Approx. x 0.94 |
| LCD back monitor |
2.5-inch approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame coverage for playback) |
| Built-in flash |
Manual pop-up with button release. Guide No. 12 (ISO 100, m).
i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash.
Flash synchronisation up to 1/250 sec. |
| Accessory shoe |
Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock provided) |
| Flash control |
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
Built-in flash: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial setto [M])
SB-800, 600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with flash such as SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s
4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800 |
| Remote release |
Electronic shutter release |
| Video output |
NTSC / PAL selectable [3] |
| Digital interface |
USB 2.0 (High-Speed) |
| Sync contact |
X-contact only: flash synchronisation up to 1/250 sec. |
| Synchronisation terminal |
Equipped with ISO 519 synchronisation terminal as standard, lock screw provided |
| DC input |
AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional) |
| Power source |
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional) |
| Dimensions |
147mm(W) x 113mm(H) x 74mm(D) / 5.8in. (W) x 4.4in. (H) x 2.9in. (D) (not including accessories and attachments) |
| Camera mass (weight) |
Approx. 830 g/29.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery and memory card) |
| Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation |
Approx. 400 frames [4] |
| Accessories included |
Rechargeable Li-ion battery NP-150, Battery charger BC-150, Shoulder strap, Camera body cap, Eyepiece cap, LCD cover, USB cable(mini-B), Videocable, Accessory shoe cover, Synchronizing terminal cap, Remote release socket cap, CD-ROM [ image browser with CCD-RAW converting function ] |
| Optional accessories |
Rechargeable Battery NP-150, Battery Charger BC-150, AC Power Adapter AC-135VN, Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3, Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3UP [5] |
