| Type of camera |
Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera |
| Number of Effective Pixels(*1) |
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(*2) 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 |
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Type G or D AF Nikkor (IX Nikkor lenses can not be used): All functions supported |
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Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D:All functions supported except auto-focus and some exposure modes |
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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 |
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AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and auto-focus |
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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-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 |
AUTO, ISO100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/125 0/1600/2000/2500 /3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
| Auto focus |
TTL phase detection. 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 |
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)])) |
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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 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 / 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) |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed-eyelevel 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). |
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i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash. |
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Flash synchronization 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 |
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Built-in flash: i-TTL balanced fill- flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) |
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SB-800, 600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
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2) Auto aperture: Available with SB- 800 with CPU lens |
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3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with flash such as SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s |
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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 synchronization up to 1/250 sec. |
| Synchronization terminal |
Equipped with ISO 519 synchronization 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 |
5.8in. (W) x 4.4in. (H) x 2.9in. (D) (not including accessories and attachments) |
| Camera mass (weight) |
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), Video cable, 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) |