Features
* 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
o Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
* Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second
o Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
* World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode
o Record exceptional 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
* Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
o High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
* 3-inch super-density 921,000-dot color LCD monitor
o High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
* Built-in image sensor cleaning
o Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.
* One-button Live View
o Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF
* Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
o Nikon's renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
* Comprehensive exposure control
o Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
* Auto Active D-Lighting
o Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
Model Type DX-Format Digital SLR
Max. Image Resolution 12.3 Megapixels
Sensor
* 15.8 x 23.6mm CMOS
* Image Sensor Format : DX
Dust Reduction System Yes
Still Image Size
* (L) 4,288 x 2,848
* (M) 3,216 x 2,136
* (S) 2,144 x 1,424
Still Image Formats
* Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
* JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Movie Size and Recording Movie with sound
* HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
* VGA 640 x 424 / 24 fps
* QVGA 320 x 216 / 24fps
Movie Formats AVI
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
* AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
* Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides
Auto Focus
* Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection
* 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor)
* AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
* Autofocus Sensitivity : -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
Auto Focus Modes
* Single-servo AF (S)
* Continuous-servo (C)
* Live View (LV) autofocus
Metering System
* 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
* Center-weighted
* Spot
AE Lock and AE Bracketing
* Exposure Lock : Yes
* Exposure Bracketing : 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
ISO Sensitivity
* Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
o 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
* Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
o 3200in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
* Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
o Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
o Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Shutter
* Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
* 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
* Bulb
White Balance Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting, Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Viewfinder
* Viewfinder Frame Coverage 96%
* Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
* Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5
LCD Monitor
* 3.0" TFT
* 921,000 Dots
* LCD Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Internal Flash Yes
* 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
* Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/200
* FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/4000
External Flash
* i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
* AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
* Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-28,SB-27, and SB-22S
* Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800
Live View Live View Shooting
Playback
* Full frame
* Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
* Zoom
* Slideshow
* Pictmotion
* Histogram display
* Shooting data
* Highlight point display
* Auto image rotation
* Sound playback
* D-Movie Playback
* Calendar
Storage SD / SDHC Card
Dimensions (W x H x D) 132 x 103 x 77 mm
Weight 620 g (body only)
Warranty 1-year Limited Warranty by Authorized Distributor
