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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
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Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
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Effective Pixels
16.2 million
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Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.6mm
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Image Sensor Format
DX
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Image Sensor Type
CMOS
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Total Pixels
16.9 million
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Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
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Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632
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File Format
NEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
MOV
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Picture Control
Monochrome
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Portrait
Landscape
Nine User-customizable Settings
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Storage Media
SD
SDHC
SDXC
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Card Slot
2 Secure Digital (SD)
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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
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Viewfinder
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100%Approx.
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Viewfinder Magnification
0.95x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m⁻¹) Approx.
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1m⁻¹
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Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
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Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
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Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
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Depth-of-field Control
Yes
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Compatible Lenses
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
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Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)
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Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
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Shutter Release Modes
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
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Continuous Shooting Options
DX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
6 frames per second
(CIPA guidelines)
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Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
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Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
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Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
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Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Advanced Scene Modes
U1 (user setting 1)
U2 (user setting 2)
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Advanced Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
Night Landscape
Party / Indoor
Beach / Snow
Child
Sunset
Dusk / Dawn
Pet Portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn Colors
Food
Silhouette
High Key
Low Key
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Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Exposure Bracketing
2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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Exposure Lock
Yes
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Mirror Lock Up
Yes
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Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
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Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
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Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
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High ISO Noise Reduction
Low
Normal
High
Off
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D-Lighting Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures
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Single-point AF Mode
Yes
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Dynamic AF Mode
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
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Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
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Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
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Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
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Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Wide area
Normal area
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
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Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
39
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Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Built-in Flash
Yes
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Flash Bracketing
2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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Built-in Flash Distance
39 (ISO 100) ft.
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Top FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
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Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
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Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
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Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Accessory Shoe
Yes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
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White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Incandescent
Fluorescent (7 types)
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
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White Balance Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures
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Live View Shooting
Yes
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Movie
Movie with sound
1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 fps
1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 fps
1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 fps
640 × 424 (30p); 30 fps
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Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots
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Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
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Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
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Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels
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Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Yes
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Playback Functions
Full frame
Calendar
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Sound playback
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In-Camera Image Editing
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Distortion Control
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Fisheye
Red-eye Correction
Perspective Control
Color Outline
Resize
Edit Movie
Miniature Effect
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Image Comment
Yes
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Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
Stereo Microphone Input
Audio/Video out
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WiFi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
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GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
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Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
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My Menu
Yes with customization
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Recent Settings
Yes
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Supported Languages
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish
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Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
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World Time Setting
Yes
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Battery
Rechargeable
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,050 shots (CIPA)
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AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter
Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
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Battery Charger
MH-25 Quick Charger
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Tripod Socket
1/4 inch 20
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Approx. Dimensions
Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
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Approx. Weight
24.3 oz. (690g)
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Supplied Software
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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Optional Accessories
MB-D11Multi-Power Battery Pack
EH-5A AC Adapter (requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector)
CF-DC-3 Semi-soft Case
MC-DC2 Wired Remote Release
GP-1 GPS Adapter
ML-L3 Remote Controller
DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
DK-21C Correction Eyepieces
Camera Control Pro 2
Capture NX 2 Software