| Features | - 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
- Built-in image sensor cleaning
- Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.
- One-button Live View
- 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
- 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
- Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
- Auto Active D-Lighting
- Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
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| Model Type | DX-Format Digital SLR |
| Max. Image Resolution | 12.3 Megapixels |
| Sensor | - 15.8 x 23.6mm CMOS
- Image Sensor Format : DX
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| 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
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| Still Image Formats | - Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
- JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
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| Movie Size and Recording | Movie with sound- HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
- VGA 640 x 424 / 24 fps
- QVGA 320 x 216 / 24fps
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| 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
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| 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
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| Auto Focus Modes | - Single-servo AF (S)
- Continuous-servo (C)
- Live View (LV) autofocus
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| Metering System | - 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- Center-weighted
- Spot
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| 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
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| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 |
| ISO Sensitivity | - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
- 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
- 3200in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
- Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
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| Shutter | - Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Bulb
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| 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
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| LCD Monitor | - 3.0" TFT
- 921,000 Dots
- LCD Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 |