Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
16.2 millionSensor Size
36 mmx23.9 mmImage Sensor Format
FXStorage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA), XQD Type MemoryISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -25,600
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-4 (ISO 409,600)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fpsMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL18a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
6.3 in.160 mm x 6.2 in.156.5 mm x 3.6 in.90.5 mmApprox. Weight
41.6 oz.1180 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon FX format
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)16.2 million
- Sensor Size36 mmx23.9 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Total Pixels16.6 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)FX-format
(L)4,928 x 3,280
(M)3,696 x 2,456
(S)2,464 x 1,640
DX-format
(L)3,200 x 2,128
(M)2,400 x 1,592
(S)1,600 x 1,064
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L)4,096 x 2,720
(M)3,072 x 2,040
(S)2,048 x 1,360
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L)4,096 x 3,280
(M)3,072 x 2,456
(S)2,048 x 1,640
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats, NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed , NEF (RAW Size S), TIFF (RGB)
- Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA), XQD Type Memory
- Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (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
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageFX (36x24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1.2x (30x20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
DX (24x16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
5:4 (30x24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) - Viewfinder Magnification0.70x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹)
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). , Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)., IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 sec. or slower
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-10 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 10 frames per second, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsFX-format
CH: Up to10 frames per second
CH: Up to105:4 format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
1:2 format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution11 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCenter-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle), Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data, Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
- Metering Range-1 to + 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU, AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -25,600
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-4 (ISO 409,600) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity25600
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-4 (ISO 409,600 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO 51,200 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 102,400 equivalent), Hi-3 (ISO 204,800 equivalent), Hi-4 (ISO-409,600 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:Auto, Extra High 2, Extra High 1, High, Normal, Low, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame, 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (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
- AF-Area Mode9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (51 points), Group-area AF
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only, Full-time Servo (AF-F) available in Live View only, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
- Autofocus Sensitivity-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-300 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesAuto FP High-Speed Sync supported, Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow rear-curtain sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-300 or SB-R200 is fully charged
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White BalanceAuto (2 types), Choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), Shade
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time10 minutes at highest quality or 20 minutes at normal quality setting for 1920 x 1080/50/60p recording , 20 minutes at highest quality for all recording options except 1920 x 1080/50/60p and 640 x 424/25/30p , 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality for all recording options except 1920 x 1080/50/60p
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fps
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural, External stereo microphone (optional)
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,5 levels
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes, Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), GPS data display, Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment , IPTC information embedding and display, Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Photo Information, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow, Voice Memo
- In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
- Image CommentYes
- Interface10-pin Remote Terminal, HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Headphone Connector, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, Stereo Microphone Input, Ethernet: 1000 Base-T (Gigabit) Wired LAN
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityWT-5A, WT-4A
- GPSGP-1A GPS unit
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Total Custom Settings64
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes, The camera clock is powered by a separate, non-rechargeable CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years.
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL18a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)3020 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-6b AC Adapter, Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector
- Battery ChargerMH-26a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)6.3 in.160 mm x 6.2 in.156.5 mm x 3.6 in.90.5 mm
- Approx. Weight41.6 oz.1180 g
- Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F), Less than 85% (no condensation)
- CategoriesProfessional DSLRs
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