| Shooting modes |
Single frame shooting Continuous Shooting: C H: 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)])) C L: 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 focus |
TTL phase detection. AF assist illuminator |
| CCD sensor |
23.0mmx 15.5mm Super CCD SR Pro Number of Effective Pixels: 12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R- pixel: 6.17million) pixels |
| Focus areas |
Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas |
| Number of recorded pixels |
L: 4,256x2,848 / M:3,024x2,016 / S:2,304x1,536 pixels |
| Power source |
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional) |
| Lens mount |
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, 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 auto-focus and some exposure modes Other AF Nikkor(excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR (continued) |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment, Frame coverage: Approx. 95%, Magnification: Approx. x 0.94 |
| White balance |
Automatic / Incandescent light / Fluorescent lamp(1-5) / Fine / Flash / Shade / Color temperature / Preset Custom(1-5) Fine tuning can be set Film Simulation: (STANDARD) / F1 / F1a / F1b / F1c / F2 Color Space: sRGB / Adobe RGB (1998) Dynamic Range: AUTO / 100%(STD) / 130% / 170% / 230%(W1) / 300% / 400%(W2) |
| Shutter speed |
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. Bulb. |
| File format |
Exif-JPEG (Exif2.21(*2) compatible) FINE / NORMAL [Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 compliant / DPOF-compatible]/ CCD-RAW(14bit) / CCD-RAW Exif-JPEG |
| Weight |
29.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery and memory card) |
| LCD monitor |
2.5-inch approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame coverage for playback) |
| Lens servo |
Single Servo AF(S) / Continuous Servo AF(C) / Manual focus(M) |
| Accessory shoe |
Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock provided) |
| Number of effective pixels* |
12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R-pixel: 6.17 million) pixels |
| Picture angle |
Approx.1.5× focal length in 35mm format equivalent |
| Usable lenses |
(Continued) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and auto-focus Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color matrix metering, multi-sensorbalanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens |
| Digital Interface |
USB 2.0 (High-Speed) |
| Video output |
NTSC/PAL selectable |
| 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 Auto bracketing: Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3 1/2 2/3 1 EV step. |
| 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. |
| Type of camera |
Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera |
| Remote release |
Electronic shutter release |
| Storage media |
Compact Flash (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive |
| Sensitivity |
AUTO, ISO100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500 /3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
| Sync contact |
X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec. |
| 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] |
| Dimensions |
5.8in. (W) x 4.4in. (H) x 2.9in. (D) (not including accessories and attachments) |
| AF Area mode |
1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic AF with closest subject priority |
| Flash sync. mode |
Flash synchronization upto 1/250 sec 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 set to M) SB-800, 600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash f/digital SLR & standard i-TTL flash f/digital SLR 2)Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens 3)Non-TTL Auto: Available with flashes SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s 4)Range-priority manual;w/SB800 |