Type of Camera

Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera

Effective Pixels

4.1 million

Recording Pixels

[L] 2,464 x 1,632-pixel / [M] 1,840 x 1,224-pixel

Sensitivity

ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/2, 1/3, or 1EV steps); Sensitivity can be extended by 1 or 2 steps beyond ISO 1,600

Storage Media

CompactFlash(TM)(CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive(TM)

Shooting Modes

Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release. Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 40 (JPEG) / 25 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots]. Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus). Self-timer mode: time duration can be set. Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release. Playback mode: Menu mode. PC mode: data transfer via personal computer. Interval timer (Intervalometer) mode provided.

White Balance

Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel CCD, LBCAST image sensor and external Ambience Light Sensor. Manual (6 steps with fine tuning). Preset (5 settings). Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31steps). White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10,20,30 MIRED steps).

LCD Monitor

2.5-in., 211,200-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; backlight/brightness adjustment available.

Playback Function

1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) One-touch zoom, ) Slideshow, 5) Histogram indication, and Highlight point display.

Delete Function

1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete.

Video Output

NTSC or PAL (switchable).

Interface

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector); FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1A.

Voice Memo

Record mode: Automatic or manual recording at shooting or playback, Max. recording time: 60 seconds; Playback mode: Built-in speaker or Audio/Video cable; File format: Mono WAV file.

Text Input

Up to 30 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header.

Usable Lenses

AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) : All functions possible D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible Non-CPU AI Nikkor : Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix-Metering, Center-Weighted and Spot metering available. Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length f=mm by multi-selector operation. Electronic Rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster

Picture Angle

Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent.

Viewfinder

Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; Built-in diopter adjustment(-3 to +1m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided.

Eyepoint

19.9mm (at -1.0m-1).

Focusing Screen

B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

Approx. 100%

Viewfinder Magnification

Approx. 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1.

Reflex Mirror

Automatic, instant-return type

Lens Aperture

Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus

TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature).

Lens Servo

1) Single Servo AF [S] , 2) Continuous Servo AF [C], 3) Manual focus [M]; Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF.

Focus Area

Selectable from 11 focus areas

AF Area Mode

1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF

Focus Lock

Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S]AF.

Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system:

D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel CCD while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data). Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle). Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame); metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU.

Exposure Metering Range

1) 3D Color Matrix Metering: EV 0 to 20, 2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to 20, 3) Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20. [At normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens.]

Exposure Meter Coupling

CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing).

Exposure Mode

1) [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible program possible), 2) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4) [M] Manual.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensated in ±5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps.

Auto Exposure Lock

Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames; Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1EV steps.

Shutter

Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 sec. and bulb.

Sync Contact

X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.

Flash Control

New Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800: Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) -lock, Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash Sync, Modeling Flash. D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash: When used with the Speedlight SB-80DX/50DX and in accordance with the mounted lens, five-segment TTL Multi Sensor control makes available 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, and Standard D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash. AA (Auto Aperture)-type Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX and lens with built-in CPU. Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as SB-30/27/22s etc.

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.

Ready-light

Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800/80DX/50DX/30/28/27/22s; blinks for full output warning

Accessory Shoe

ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided.

Sync Terminal

ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided

Self-timer

Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds.

Depth-of-field Preview Button

Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button.

Remote Control

Via 10-pin remote terminal.

Power Requirements

Exclusive Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Battery Charger MH-21, Exclusive AC Adapter EH-6.

Tripod Socket

1/4 in. (ISO1222).

Battery Monitoring System

The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL4 battery: 1) Remaining charge (%); 2) No. of shots taken since last charge; 3) Calibration status (Recommended/Not required); 4) Battery life (5 stages).

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.).

Weight (without battery)

Approx. 1,070g (2.4lbs).