| 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor:
Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics,
breathtaking picture quality is assured. |
| D-Movie Mode with sound: Record 720p HD
movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and
versatility. |
| Vari-angle color LCD monitor: Position the
2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen
flips inward for safe keeping. |
| 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes: Capture
stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including
Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow
and more. |
| One-button Live View: Easy Live View access
offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF. |
| Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per
second: Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter
response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying
shooting lag. |
| Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200:
Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting. |
| Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective
4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free. |
| 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus
Tracking: Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness. |
| Auto Active D-Lighting: Restores lost shadow
and highlight detail in high contrast exposures-Selectable and
Auto modes available. |
| In-camera Retouch image editing: Creative
in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color
Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image
Overlay, Monochrome and more-all without a computer. |
| Picture Control Settings for personal image
control: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape
and 9 customizable settings. |
| Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Nikon's
renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with
the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for
unmatched exposure accuracy. |
| Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to
over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life. |
| GPS Geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional)
automatically identifies and records every image's latitude,
longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day. |
| Image Sensor Format |
DX |
| Image Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Sensor Size |
15.8 x 23.6mm |
| Total Pixels |
12.9 million |
| Effective Pixels |
12.3 million |
| Image Area (pixels) |
DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M) 3216x2136
(S) 2144x1424 |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed |
4 frames per second at full resolution |
| Continuous Shooting Options |
DX-format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second |
| LCD Monitor Size |
2.7 in. diagonal |
| LCD Monitor Type |
Vari-angle color LCD monitor |
| LCD Monitor Resolution |
230,000 Dots |
| LCD Monitor Angle of View |
170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| LCD Monitor Adjustments |
Brightness,7 levels |
| Shutter type |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel
focal-plane |
| Slowest Shutter Speed |
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV |
| Fastest Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV |
| Bulb Shutter Setting |
Yes |
| Lowest Standard ISO
Sensitivity |
200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV |
| Highest Standard ISO
Sensitivity |
3200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV |
| Lowest Expanded ISO
Sensitivity |
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) |
| Highest Expanded ISO
Sensitivity |
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Options |
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV |
| Storage Media |
SD
SDHC |
| Storage System |
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected
from Size priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) |
| File System |
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21 |
| Exposure Modes |
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes |
| Advanced Scene Modes |
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet
Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette,
High Key, Low Key |
| Exposure Metering System |
420 pixel RGB sensor D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot |
| Metering Range |
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted
metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent,
f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling |
CPU |
| Exposure Compensation |
±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1 |
| Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| Exposure Bracketing |
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
| Shutter Release Modes |
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Continuous [C] mode: 4 Quiet mode |
| Movie Modes |
Movie with sound
Stop motion movie
D-Movie
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps |
| White Balance |
Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Auto
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual
modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash
Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting |
| White Balance Bracketing |
Yes |
| D-Lighting Bracketing |
2 exposures |
| Live View Shooting |
Yes |
| Playback Functions |
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Sound playback
D-Movie playback
Calendar
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments)
Calendar |
| Interface |
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses 1 |
AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported.
Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All
functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not
supported.
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D
color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported |
| Compatible Lenses 2 |
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported
except autofocus and some shooting modes.
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color
matrix metering II.
Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but
exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be
used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster |
| Picture Angle |
1.5 |
| Viewfinder |
-2.0 to +1.0 m-1 |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
Approx. 95% |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment |
(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1) |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint |
17.9 |
| Reflex Mirror |
Quick-return type |
| Focusing Screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with
focus frame (framing grid can be displayed) |
| Interchangeable Focusing
Screens |
No |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.78 |
| Depth-of-field Control |
No |
| Autofocus System |
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL
phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor)
and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8
in.-9ft.10 in.) |
| Maximum Autofocus
Areas/Points |
11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity |
-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F |
| Focus Modes |
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area and
Subject tracking |
| Single-point AF Mode |
Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode |
Yes |
| Auto-area AF Mode |
Yes |
| Focus Lock |
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) |
| Picture Control |
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
Portrait
Landscape |
| In-Camera Image Editing |
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Distortion Control
Monochrome
Stop Motion
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Small picture
Red-eye correction
Perspective control Color outline |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes |
| External Flash Shoe |
Yes |
| Built-in Flash Distance |
56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo |
Yes |
| Save/Load Camera settings |
No |
| Nikon Creative Lighting |
System Compatibility: Yes
Built-in Commander mode not available |
| Flash Sync Speed |
up to 1/200 |
| FP High Speed Sync |
up to 1/4000 |
| Flash Sync Modes |
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Control |
1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB
sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL
balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27
and 22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800 |
| Flash Sync Terminal |
No |
| Accessory Shoe |
Yes |
| Self-timer |
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration |
| World Time Setting |
Yes |
| Date and Time |
Yes (Includes Daylight Savings Time Settings) |
| Battery Type |
Rechargeable |
| Battery / Batteries |
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery |
| AC Adaptor |
EH-5a AC Adapter |
| Battery Charger |
MH-18a Quick Charger |
| Image Comment |
Yes |
| Battery Life (shots per
charge) |
510 shots (CIPA) |
| Tripod Socket |
1/4/2020 |
| Supported Languages |
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch,
English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Supplied Software |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
| Approx. Dimensions |
Width 5.0 in. (127mm)
Height 4.1 in. (104mm)
Depth 3.1 in. (80mm) |
| Approx. Weight |
19.8 oz. (560g) |
| Warranty |
Nikon 1 year limited warranty |
