Specifications

Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels
6.1 million
Image Sensor
Nikon DX Format RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm
total pixels: 6.24 million
Image size (pixels)
3008 x 2000 [L], 2240 x 1448 [M], 1504 x 1000 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/3 EV step), sensitivity can be extended by 1 or 2 steps beyond ISO 1,600
Storage Media
CompactFlash(tm) (CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive(tm)
Storage System
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit loss less compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System
Exif 2,21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
White Balance
Auto (TTL white-balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
LCD Monitor
1.8-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function
1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Delete Function
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Video Output
NTSC and PAL
Interface
USB
Text Input
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses
1) DX Nikkor : All functions supported
2) Type G or D AF Nikkor : All functions supported 3) Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D : All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure modes 4) Other AF Nikkor*2 : All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering, i-TTL balanced fill-fl ash for digital SLR
5) AI-P Nikkor : All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering, i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and autofocus
6) Non-CPU : Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster *1 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used; *2 Excluding lenses for F3AF
Picture Angle
Equivalent in 35 mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Viewfinder
Built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5 m-1)
Eyepoint
18 mm (at -1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Autofocus
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module;
Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)
Lens Servo
1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
2) Manual focus (M)
Focus Area
Can be selected from 5 focus areas
AF Area Mode
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
(1) 3D colour matrix metering with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
(2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75%(8mm circle) given to 6, 8, 10, or 13-mm circle in centre of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
(3) Spot: Meters 2.3mm circle (about 1% of frame) centred on active focus area
Exposure Metering Range
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D colour matrix or centre-weighted metering)
2) EV 3 to 20 (spot metering)
(ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C)
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU coupling
Exposure Mode
Digital Vari-program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait), programmed auto (P) with flexible program; shutter-priority auto (S); aperture priority auto (A); manual (M)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Auto Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Two or three frames ±2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Shooting Modes
1) Single frame shooting (S) mode
2) Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx. 3 frame per second (up to 12 consecutive shots with JPEG format, 4 shot with RAW format)
3) Self-timer/remote control mode.
Shutter
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 s
Flash Control
1) TTL : TTL flash control by 1,005 pixel RGB sensor
• Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to M)
• SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)
2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and 600 with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 and 600
Flash Sync Mode
1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction,
3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync
Built-in Speedlight
Auto flash with auto pop-up
[P], [S], [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release Auto flash with auto pop-up
Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)

Flash compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV
Ready-light
Lights when SB-series Speedlight such as 800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 28, 27, or 22s is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 s duration
Depth of Field Preview Button
When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (Digital Vari-Program, P, and S modes)
Remote Control
ML-L3 wireless remote (option)
Power Source
One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 Li-ion battery
• Three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied MS-D70 battery holder)
• EH-5 AC adapter (Optional)
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in.)
Weight (without battery)
Approx. 595g (1 lb 5 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Supplied Accessories*
Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, Video cable, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3, Quick Charger MH-18, Nikon Software CD-ROM, MS-D70 CR2 battery holder
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, Multi Charger MH-19, Quick Charger MH-18, AC Adapter EH-5, Speedlight SB-800/600, Nikon Capture 4 Software, Semi-soft Case CF-D70, Remote Controller ML-L3, Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6, CompactFlash(tm) Card
*Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area

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Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. January 2004
(c)2004 Nikon Corporation