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.