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Key Features |
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- The most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and ergonomics designed for everyone
- 10.2-effective-megapixel
- Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor, producing 3,872 x 2,592-pixel images
- Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at 3 frames* per second
*The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual focus, rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 s. or faster, using defaults for all other settings.
- High-precision digital image processing algorithms for natural-looking pictures with faithful color and tone reproduction
- Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
- Advanced three-area AF system and refined algorithms for fast, efficient and precise autofocus
- Automatic and manual control over ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 to 1600, as well as HI 1 (manual only)
- Eight Digital Vari-Programs that adjust camera settings automatically for incredible scene-specific pictures. Selections include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait
- Quick 0.18 second power-up to respond to every photographic opportunity
- Versatile shutter speed control ranging from 30 to 1/4000 s., plus bulb
- Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings, Filter Effects, Small Picture and Image Overlay
- A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with viewing angle of approx. 170 degrees in all directions
- Innovative information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format
- Handy assist images that help photographers select the right camera settings
- Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition
- Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 520 images* on a single charge (*CIPA standards)
- Built-in Flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control
- Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System when using the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200 or the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system for accurate exposures via i-TTL flash and versatile wireless operation
- Nikon’s PictureProject software to share, organize and edit pictures with ease
- Capture NX software (available separately) for creative photo editing with NEF (RAW), JPEG and TIFF images. Thanks to U Point™ technology, by Nik Software Inc., radical and subtle image enhancements are as easy as a few clicks
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Technical Specifications |
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| Type of Camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 million |
| Image Sensor | Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm) RGB CCD sensor |
| Image Size (Pixels) | 3872 x 2592 [L], 2896 x 1944 [M], 1936 x 1296 [S] |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV, plus HI-1 |
| File Format | NEF (12-bit compressed RAW), JPEG (Baseline- compliant) |
| Storage Media | SD memory card (SDHC compliant) |
| Shooting Modes | 1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3fps, 3) Self-timer mode, 4) Delayed remote mode: 2sec delay, 5) Quick-response remote mode |
| White Balance | Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, White balance preset |
| LCD Monitor | 2.5", 230,000-dot low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD |
| Playback Function | 1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail, 3) Magnifying playback, 4) Slideshow, 5) Histogram indication, 6) Highlight point display, 7) Auto image rotation |
| Delete Function | 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable |
| Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) | Approx. 1.5x lens focal length |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level penta-Dach mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5m-1) |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 95%/ Approx. 0.8x |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3.0m/1ft); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
| Focus Modes | 1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), 2) Manual focus (M) can be selected from 3 focus area |
| Exposure Metering System | 1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses) performed by 420-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (approx. 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) |
| Exposure Control | 1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M] |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec |
| Flash Control | TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor |
| Flash Sync Modes | 1) Auto, 2) Fill-in flash, 3) Red-eye reduction, 4) Red-eye reduction with Slow sync, 5) Slow sync, 6) Rear-curtain sync, 7) Off |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s. |
| Depth of Field Preview Button | No |
| Remote Control | Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional) |
| Supported Languages | Total of 15 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean |
| Power Requirements | Rechargeable EN-EL9 Li-ion battery, EH-5 AC adapter (available separately; requires optional EP-5 AC adapter connector) |
| Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) | Approx. 520 shots |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 126 x 64 x 94mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | Approx. 495g |
| Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) | Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9, Quick charger MH-23, USB cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera strap, Body cap BF-1A, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Accessory shoe cap BS-1 |
| Other Features | Retouch menu, Info Display on LCD monitor |
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