| Detailed Specifications |
Type Single–lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle Nikon DX format
Effective Pixels 24.1 million
Sensor Size 23.5mm x 15.6mm
Image Sensor Format DX
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Total Pixels 24.71 million
Dust–reduction system Image sensor cleaning Airflow Control System Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Dust–Off Reference Photo Yes
Image Area (pixels) DX–format(L) 6,000 x 4,000(M) 4,496 x 3,000(S) 2,992 x 2,000
File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG–Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): compressed 14 bit NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Picture Control Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User–customizable Settings Vivid
Storage Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS–I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cardsCard Slot 1 Secure Digital (SD)
File System Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge
Viewfinder Eye–level Pentamirror Single–Lens Reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal 95% Vertical Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint 17.9mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment –1.7 to +0.7 m¯¹
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex Mirror Quick–return type
Lens Aperture Instant–return type
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF–S and AF–I CPU lenses only
Compatible Lenses Autofocus is available with AF–S and AF–I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI–P lenses. Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster Non–CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical–travel focal–plane
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EVBulb
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/200 sec.Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Shutter Release Modes Continuous low–speed [CL] mode; 1–3 frames per second Continuous high–speed [CH] mode; 1–5 frames per second Delayed remote (ML–L3) Interval timer photography supported Quick–response remote (ML–L3) Quiet shutter–release Self–timer mode Single–frame [S] mode
Continuous Shooting Options DX–formatCH: Up to 5 frames per secondCL: Up to 1–3 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 5 frames per second>Self–timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System TTL exposure metering using 2,016–pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method Center–weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center–weighted metering) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU
Exposure Modes Aperture–Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter–Priority (S)
Scene Modes Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close–up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Lock Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 – 6400Hi–1 (ISO 12,800)Hi–2 (ISO 25,600)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity .100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 equivalentHighest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI–2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Hi–1 (ISO–12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Hi–2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction Low Normal High Off
Active D–Lighting Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off
D–Lighting Bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame
Single–point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D–tracking)
Auto–area AF Mode Yes
Autofocus System Nikon Multi–CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range –1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens Servo Autofocus (AF): Single–servo AF (AF–S); Continuous–servo AF (AF–C); auto AF–S/AF–C selection (AF–A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus Point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF–area mode 9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic–area AF Auto–area AF Single–point AF 3D–tracking (39 points)Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE–L/AF–L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter–release button halfway (single–servo AF)Focus Modes Auto AF–S/AF–C selection (AF–A) Continuous–servo (AF–C) Face–Priority AF available in Live View only and D–Movie only Full–time Servo (AF–A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single–servo AF (AF–S) Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points39
Autofocus Sensitivity –1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Built–in Flash Yes
Built–in Flash Distance 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
X–Sync Speed 1/200
Flash Control TTL: i–TTL flash control using 2,016–pixel RGB sensor are available with built–in flash and SB–910, SB–900, SB–700, or SB–400; i–TTL balanced fill–flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center–weighting metering, standard i–TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes Auto Auto with red–eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red–eye reduction Fill–flash Rear–curtain sync Rear–curtain with slow sync Red–Eye reduction Red–Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off
Flash Compensation–3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EVFlash–ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit such as SB–910, SB–900, SB–700, SB–400, SB–R200 is fully charged
Accessory Shoe Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB–910, SB–900, SB–800, or SB–700 as a master flash or SU–800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS–compatible flash units
Flash Sync Terminal Sync Terminal AdapterAS–15 (available separately)
White Balance Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade
White Balance Bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1
Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode
Live View Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single–servo AF (AF–S); full–time–servo AF (AF–F) Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF–area mode Face–priority AF Wide–area AF Normal–area AF Subject–tracking AF
Live View Autofocus Contrast–detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face–priority AF or subject–tracking AF is selected)
Live View Scene Auto Selector Auto mode Auto (flash off) mode
Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum recording time 20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
Movie File Format MOV
Movie Video Compression H.264/MPEG–4 Advanced Video CodingMovie Audio recording format Linear PCM
Movie HD 1,920x1,080 / 60i HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps VGA 640x424 / 30 fps VGA 640x424 / 25 fpsMetering Method: Matrix ISO 100–6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400
Movie Audio Built–in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle Vari–angle TFT–LCD
Monitor Angle of View 170–degree wide–viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 3 levelsBrightness control using ambient brightness sensor
Playback Functions Auto Image Rotation Full–Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom li>Slideshow
In–Camera Image Editing Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D–Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red–Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side–by–Side Comparison Straighten Trim
Image Comment Yes
Interface Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC–DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP–1 (available separately) HDMI output: Type C mini–pin HDMI connector Hi–speed USB Stereo Microphone Input WR–R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)
Wi–Fi FunctionalityEye–Fi Compatible WU–1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
GPSGP–1 GPS unit GP–1A GPS unit
Total custom Settings 22
My Menu Yes with customization
Recent Settings Yes
Supported Languages Arabic Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norweigan Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
World Time Setting Yes
Battery / Batteries EN–EL14 Rechargeable Li–ion Battery>Battery Life (shots per charge) 500 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter EH–5b AC Adapter; requires EP–5A Power Connector (available separately)
Battery Charger MH–24 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket 1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions Width: 5.1 in. (129mm)Height: 3.9 in. (98mm)Depth: 3.1 in. (78mm)
Approx. Weight (505g)camera body only
Operating Environment 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Supplied AccessoriesEN–EL14 Rechargeable Li–ion BatteryMH–24 Quick ChargerDK–20 Rubber EyecupUC–E17 USB CableEG–CP16 Audio Video CableAN–DC3 StrapDK–5 Eyepiece CapBF–1B Body CapBS–1 Accessory Shoe CapNikonView NX2 CD ROM |
