- Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
- Effective Pixels: 10.2 million
- Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.92 million
- Image Size (pixels): 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
- ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index): 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600
- Storage Media: CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I and II) and Microdrive™
- Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit 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-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, colour temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
- LCD Monitor: 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
- Playback Function: 1) Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation
- Delete Function: Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete
- Video Output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
- Interface: USB 2.0(Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); mass storage and PTP connectable; FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control/file transfer is also available with optional WT-3 (IEEE 802.11b/g); CF card slot Type II: supports firmware updates via CF cards
- Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
- Compatible Lenses: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
- Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
- Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
- Eyepoint: 19.5mm (-1.0m-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% (vertical & horizontal)
- Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
- Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures
- Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
- Lens Servo: Instant single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
- Focus Area: Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
- AF Area Mode: 1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority
- 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: Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering. 1) 3D Colour Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); colour matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor. 2) Centre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13mm dia. circle in centre of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centred on active focus area (on centre focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
- Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F): 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Colour Matrix or centre-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter Coupling: Combined CPU and AI
- Exposure Modes: 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, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Auto Exposure Lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Auto Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 1/2 or 1/3
- Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1-4 frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: 5 frames per second 4) Self-timer shooting mode 5) Mirror-up mode
- Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb
- Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
- 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, SB-600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR. 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 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.
- 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 Flash: Manual pop-up with button release; Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft and 20°C/68°F): approx. 12/39 (manual 13/42)
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
- Sync Terminal: ISO 519 standard terminal
- Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration
- Depth of Field Preview: 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 (P and S modes)
- Remote Control: Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-3 (optional)
- GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (optional)
- Power Source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
- Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.)
- Weight: Approx. 830g (1 lbs 13 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
- Supplied Accessories*: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-6, PictureProject CD-ROM
- Optional Accessories: Multi-Power Battery pack MB-D200, Wireless Transmitter WT-3, Semi-soft case D200, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M, Remote cord MC-36/30, GPS Adapter Cord MC-35, AC Adapter EH-6, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600/SB-R200, Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4) * Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area. CompactFlash™ is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice of the manufacturer.