Key Features
Supplied with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II VR Lens and AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200 f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens.
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.
D-Movie Mode with sound Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
Vari-angle color LCD monitorPosition the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
19 Auto-exposure Scene ModesCapture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
One-button Live ViewEasy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per secondCombined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
Built-in image sensor cleaningEffective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus TrackingFast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness.
Auto Active D-Lighting Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available.
In-camera Retouch image editingCreative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer.
Picture Control Settings for personal image control Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering IINikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
Durable, high precision shutterTesting to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life.
GPS Geo-taggingGP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million
Sensor Size
23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
Storage Media
SD, SDHC
ISO Sensitivity
ISO200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with sound, Stop motion movie
Monitor Size
2.7 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle TFT-LCD
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in. (127 mm) x 4.1 in. (104 mm) x 3.1 in. (80 mm)
Approx. Weight
19.8 oz. (560 g)
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)12.3 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
- Total Pixels12.9 million
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)4,288 x 2,848
(M)3,216 x 2,136
(S)2,144 x 1,424
- File Format Still ImagesAVI, Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- Viewfinder-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.78x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17.9mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported., AF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., IX NIKKOR Lenses Cannot be Used., 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., Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except some Shooting Modes.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.1/3, 1/2, 1
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous Frame Shooting (Approx 4 FPS), Delayed Remote, Live View [LV] mode, Quick Response, Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution4 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
- Metering Range0 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)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAdvanced Scene Modes, Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Scene ModesAutumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Nine User-customizable Settings, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity2001/3, 1
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity32001/3, 1
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 6,400 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System Type11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor), AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.), Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button, Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (C), Face-Priority, Wide Area, Normal Area and Subject Tracking, Live View (LV) autofocus, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Single-servo AF (S)
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Built-in Flash Distance56 ft. (ISO 200)17 m (ISO 200)
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sun
- Live View ShootingYes
- MovieVGA 640x424 / 24 fps, QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps, Movie with sound, Stop motion movie
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
- Monitor Size2.7 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution230000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Calendar, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Movie Playback, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Sound Playback, Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments), Zoom
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, Color Outline, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Small picture, Stop Motion, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceHDMI, Hi-speed USB, NTSC
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery, EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)510 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 inch 20
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in. (127 mm) x 4.1 in. (104 mm) x 3.1 in. (80 mm)
- Approx. Weight19.8 oz. (560 g)
- External Flash Shoetruetrue
- BatteryRechargeable
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
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