Key Features
High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor for large prints and tight cropping
High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots captures the most fleeting action
Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) sensor delivers more accurate control of light metering and optimizes the Scene Recognition System for exposure, white balance, focus tracking and iTTL flash control
EXPEED 2 image processing and 14-bit A/D Conversion provides smooth tones, rich colors, and fast camera performance
Large Bright Glass Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x magnification
Twin SD Card Slots with SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card compatibility gives you options to keep on shooting or separate your NEF (RAW), JPEG and movie files
Built-in Speedlight flash with i-TTL and Wireless Commander support so you can light your subjects any way you like
Optional MB-D11 multi-power pack further expands your shooting time and battery choices while adding a vertical shutter-release and control dials to your camera
Two User Definable Settings (U1, U2) right on the Mode Selector Dial let you store most camera settings so you can go back to them at anytime without the need for further adjustments or menu settings
Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures
Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator shows whether the camera is level and in Live View mode, lets you place a grid over the scene you’re about to shoot — an invaluable tool for shooting landscapes and architecture.
Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes all enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility
Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400 expandable to 25,600 (Hi2) lets you shoot in near darkness or slow down the action
Customizable 39 point AF System includes nine center cross-type sensors that operate with every AF NIKKOR lens so you can focus on making great images
Compact but durable with magnesium-alloy top and rear covers, superior weather and dust seals and a 150,000 cycle-rated shutter system providing reliable operation
3 Inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density LCD Monitor with 170 degree viewing delivers bright, crisp image playback, and precise Live View and Movie shooting
Fast Start-Up time of 0.13 sec and Short 50ms Shutter Lag so your camera’s ready to go when you are
Compact EN-EL15 Battery lets you shoot over 850 shots
Built-in HDMI Connection lets you connect your camera right to your HDTV and playback with most HDTV remote controls
Active D-Lighting restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights
Versatile Scene Modes lets you choose from Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions
Price (when new)
$1,199.95
Year Introduced
2010
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Effective Pixels
16.2 million
Total Pixels
16.9 million
Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Format
DX
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area
DX-format
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632
File Format
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Picture Control
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape
Storage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Slot
2 Secure Digital (SD)
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
Viewfinder
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100% Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification
0.95x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1m¯¹
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen - Type-B
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
Depth-of-field Control
Yes
Compatible Lenses
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
Shutter Release (Shooting) Modes
Single-frame [S] mode, Continuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Live View [LV] mode, Self-timer mode
Top Continuous Shooting Speed (FPS)
6
Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
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)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
AI
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Auto (flash off), Advanced Scene Modes, U1 (user setting 1), U2 (user setting 2)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Exposure Lock
Yes
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction
Low, Normal, High, Off
Single-point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Number of AF points
9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
Finetuning
39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Wide area
Normal area
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Face-Priority AF
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Wide area
Normal area
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
39
Autofocus Fine Tune
No
Built-in Flash
Yes
Flash Bracketing
2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Accessory Shoe
Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Yes, Built-in flash Commander Mode
Flash Sync Terminal
No
White Balance
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Sun, Shade, Preset, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting, Cloudy
White Balance Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures
Live View Shooting
Yes
Movie
Movie with sound, HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps, HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640×424 / 30 fps
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural, Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size (inch diagonal)
3.0
Monitor Resolution (dots)
921,000
Monitor Type
Super Density
Monitor Viewing Angle
170 degrees
Playback Functions
Full frame, Calendar, Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments), Zoom, Movie Playback, Slideshow, Histogram display, Auto image rotation, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Sound playback
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
No
In-Camera Image Editing
Trim, D-Lighting, Color Balance, Image Overlay, Side-by-Side Comparison, Filter Effects, Distortion Control, Small Pic, Monochrome, Red-eye Correction, Stop Motion, NEF (RAW) Processing, Quick retouch, Straighten, Fisheye, Small picture, Miniature Effect, Before and After, Perspective Control, Color Outline, Edit Movie, Resize
Image Comment
Yes
Voice Memo Function
No
Interface
Audio/Video Out, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, HDMI, Stereo Microphone Input
WiFi Functionality
Optional WT-4A
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
My Menu
Yes, with customization
Recent Settings
Yes
Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
World Time Setting
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,050 shots (CIPA)
Battery Charger
MH-25 Quick Charger
AC Adapter
EH-5a
Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
Dimensions (mm)
132 x 103 x 77
Dimensions (inch)
5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0
Weight (grams)
690g
Weight (lbs)
24.3 oz.
Supplied Accessories
* EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
* MH-25 QuickCharger
* DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
* DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
* UC-E4 USB Cable
* EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
* AN-DC1 Camera Strap
* BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
* BF-1B Body Cap
* BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
* ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
* MH-25 QuickCharger
* DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
* DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
* UC-E4 USB Cable
* EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
* AN-DC1 Camera Strap
* BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
* BF-1B Body Cap
* BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
* ViewNX 2 CD-ROM