Type
Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens Mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
20.9 millionSensor Size
23.5 mmx 15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXImage Sensor Type
CMOSTotal Pixels
21.51 millionDust-Reduction System
Image sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 5,568 x 3,712
(M) 4,176 x 2,784
(S) 2,784 x 1,8561.3x Crop Mode
(L) 4,272 x 2,848
(M) 3,200 x 2,136
(S) 2,128 x 1,424Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160Photographs with image area of DX taken during movie recording:
(L) 5,568 x 3,128
(M) 4,176 x 2,344
(S) 2,784 x 1,560Photographs with image area of 1.3x taken during movie recording:
(L) 4,272 x 2,400
(M) 3,200 x 1,800
(S) 2,128 x 1,192
File Format Still Images
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (size priority); Optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
NEF (RAW): lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bitStorage Media
SD
SDHC
SDXCCard Slot
1 Secure Digital (SD)File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
EXIF 2.31 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge
Viewfinder
Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex ViewfinderViewfinder Frame Coverage
DX (24x16): 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)1.3x (18x12): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)Viewfinder Magnification
0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) (Approx.)Viewfinder Eyepoint
18.5mm (-1.0 m¯¹)Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Reflex Mirror
Quick-return typeMirror Lock Up
Yes
Lens Aperture
Instant-return type
Electronically controlledCompatible Lenses
AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and AI-P NIKKOR lenses and non- CPU AI lenses (M mode only).
Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center 1 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster).
IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter
Electronic front-curtain shutter available in mirror up release modeShutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Bulb, Time, X250Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.)Frame Advance Rate
High: Up to 8 fps
Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 sec or faster, Release selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection), and other settings at default values.Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
8 frames per secondSelf-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixels RGB sensorMetering Method
Center-weighted: Weight of approximately 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame
Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses)
Spot: Meters circle with diameter of about 3.5 mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lensesMetering Range
-3 EV to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)Exposure Meter Coupling
CPUExposure Modes
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off])
Manual (M)
Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
Scene Modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food)
Shutter-Priority (S)
Special Effects Modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
U1 (user setting 1)
U2 (user setting 2)Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and EFFECTS modesExposure Lock
YesPicture Control
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 -51,200Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
Detection Range
-3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be usedAF-Area Mode
9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking
Group-area AFFocus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)Focus Modes
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only
Full-time Servo (AF-F) available in Live View and D-Movie Recording
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area AF
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area AF
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.)Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringFlash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EVFlash-ready Indicator
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full outputAccessory Shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lockNikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, AF-assist for multi-area AF
White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine-tuning
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view)
ShadeWhite Balance Bracketing
3 shots in steps of 1
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weightedMovie File Format
Selectable from MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) and MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC)
Electronic VR, highlight displayMovie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video CodingMovie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM
AACMovie
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
High quality available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Audio output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Resolution
922,000 DotsMonitor Type
(VGA) tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Display
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
Interface
Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1A (available separately)
Audio output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Hi-speed USB
Stereo Microphone Input
WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSKSmart Device App Connectivity
SnapBridgeBluetooth
YesGPS
GP-1 GPS unit (optional)
GP-1A GPS unit (optional)
Supported Languages
Arabic
Bengali
Brazilian Portuguese
Bulgarian
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Marathi
Norwegian
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Swedish
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life (shots per charge)
950 shots (CIPA)
Movies: Approx. 80 minutes of HD footageAC Adapter
EH-5c AC Adapter
Requires EP-5B Power Supply ConnectorBattery Charger
MH-25a Quick Charger
Tripod Socket
1/4 in.Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.4 in.(135.5 mm)x 4.1 in.(104 mm)x 2.9 in.(72.5 mm)Approx. Weight
22.6 oz.(640 g)Operating Environment
0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Less than 85% (no condensation)
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