Type of Camera
Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera
Effective Pixels
6.1 million
CCD
23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD; 6.31 million total pixels
Image Size
L (3,008 x 2,000); M (2,240 x 1,488), S (1,504 x 1,000)
Sensitivity
ISO equivalency 200 – 1600 (can be boosted to higher ISO equivalency)
Storage
System: EXIF file (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG); uncompressed RAW (12-bit), Media: CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and 512MB/1GB IBM Microdrive™
Shooting Modes
1) Single-frame shooting (S) mode, 2) Continuous-shooting (C) mode 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
Color Setting
3 modes available
Color Adjustment
+3 to -3 step for each color setting
LCD Monitor
1.8-in., 118,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting
Playback Function
1 frame; Thumbnail (4/9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display
Delete Function
Card Format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video Output
NTSC or PAL (switchable)
Interface
USB 1.1
Viewfinder
Optical-type fixed-eye level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (–2 to +1 m-1)
Eyepoint
20mm (at –1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen
B-type Bright View Clear Matte screen II
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens set to infinity and –1.0 m-1
Viewfinder Exposure Information
Focus indications, Shutter speed, Aperture value, indicator, Exposure compensation, Flash output level compensation, Frame count, etc.
On-Screen Information
Focus frame, Grid lines, Center-weighted metering area
Autofocus
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module; Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 68°F)
Lens Servo
1) Single Servo AF (S), 2) Continuous Servo AF (C), 3) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area
One of five focus areas can be selected
AF Area Mode
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 (S) AF
Compatible Lenses
1) D-type/G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible; 2) P-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus possible: 3) AF Nikkor other than D-type/G-type: All functions possible except 3D Matrix Metering; 4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and autofocus possible; 5) Non-CPU: Usable in [M] mode (camera’s built-in exposure meter does not work). Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster; IX-Nikkors cannot be used
Picture Angle
Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
Exposure Metering
TTL full-aperture exposure-metering system; 1) 3D Matrix Metering with 10-segment SPD, 2) Center-Weighted, 3) Spot Metering
Exposure Metering Range
1) Matrix Metering: EV 0-21; 2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21; 3) Spot Metering: EV 3-21 (at normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Mode
1) [P] Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), 2) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4) [M] Manual; shutter speed/aperture adjustable in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; ISO Automatic Control Mode: (Custom setting) is available in any exposure mode (P, S, A, M)
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 step
Shutter Speeds
30 to 1/4,000 sec. and Bulb
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/180 sec.
Flash Control
1) D-TTL (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; 2) Non-TTL Auto Flash with an external Speedlight
Flash Sync Mode
1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync
Built-In Speedlight
Manual pop-up type, GN: 11/36 (ISO 100, m/ft.)
Sensitivity Range
ISO 200 – 800 equivalent
Ready-Light
Red LED indicator inside the viewfinder
Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided
Sync Terminal
Available in optional hot-shoe adapter 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)
Voice Memo
Available in optional Multi Function Battery Pack
Letter Input
Multi selector enables inputting of alphanumeric characters (max. 36)
Remote Control
10-pin remote terminal available in optional Multi Function Battery Pack
Power Requirements
Li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL3 (7.2V DC), AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V AC)
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 5.7 x 4.6 x 3.2 in.
Weight (without battery)
Approx. 14.7oz.
