Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)
Effective Pixels
12.1 million
Sensor Size
36.0 x 23.9mm
Image Sensor Format
FX
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Total Pixels
12.87 million
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area (pixels)
FX-format
(L) 4,256 x 2,832
(M) 3,184 x 2,120
(S) 2,128 x 1,416
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 3,552 x 2,368
(M) 2,656 x 1,776
(S) 1,776 x 1,184
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 3,552 x 2,832
(M) 2,656 x 2,120
(S) 1,776 x 1,416
DX-format
(L) 2,784 x 1,848
(M) 2,080 x 1,384
(S) 1,392 x 920
File Format Still Images
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless Compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB)
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Picture Control
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
Card Slot
2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards
File System
Compliant with DCF (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
SLR-type with Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100 % Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification
0.70x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint
18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI
Type E Clear Matte VI
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
Lens Aperture
Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Depth-of-field Control
Yes
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses
Compatible Lenses
AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image Size
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster; Color Matrix Metering and Aperture Value Display Supported if User Provides Lens Data
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported
Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
Shutter Release Modes
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
Live View [LV] mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous Shooting Options
FX-format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
9 frames per second
Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Spot AF
Variable Center-weighted
Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Range
0 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 Coupling
CPU
AI
Exposure Modes
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
Exposure Bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock
Yes
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 - 12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)
Hi-3 (ISO 102,400)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
200
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
12,800
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Hi-3 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV
Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction
Low
Normal
High
Off
Single-point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
Autofocus System
51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
AF fine adjustment possible
Autofocus TTL phase detection
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module
Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Single-servo AF (S)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
51
Autofocus Fine Tune
Yes
Flash Bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
X-Sync Speed
1/250
Top FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Accessory Shoe
Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS Supported
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Shade
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures
Live View Shooting
Handheld mode
Tripod mode
Movie Audio recording device
Built-in monaural microphone
Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24fps
Movie with sound
HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Yes
Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Voice Memo
Zoom
In-Camera Image Editing
Color Balance
D-Lighting
Edit Movie with Save Selected Frame
Filter Effects
Image Overlay
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Side-by-Side Comparison
Trim
Image Comment
Yes
Up to 36 characters
Voice Memo Function
Yes
Interface
10-pin Terminal
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
WiFi Functionality
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
Total custom Settings
46
My Menu
Yes with customization
Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Spanish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
World Time Setting
Yes
Battery
Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
4,200 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter
EH-6 AC Adapter
Battery Charger
MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket
1/4 inch 20
Approx. Dimensions
Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
Approx. Weight
43.7 oz. (1,240g)
camera body only
Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional Accessories
EH-6 AC Adapter
DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece
Camera Control Pro 2
Nikon Capture NX
Image Authentication Software
WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-22 Quick Charger
- UC-E4 USB Cable
- EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC5 Camera Strap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cap
- DK-17 Eyepiece
- BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover
- USB Cable Clip
- Software Suite CD-ROM
