Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software)
Effective pixels
16.2 million
Lens mounts
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Image size (pixels) 1
FX format (36×24): 4.928 x 3.280 [L]3.696 x 2.456 [M]2.464 x 1.640 [S]
1.2x (30×20): 4.096 x 2.720 [L]3.072 x 2.040 [M]2.048 x 1.360 [S]
DX format (24×16): 3,200 x 2,128 [L]2,400 x 1,592 (M), 1,600 x 1,064 (S)
5:4 (30×24): 4.096 x 3.280 [L]3.072 x 2.456 [M]2.048 x 1.640 [S]
FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 4,928 x 2,768 [L]3.696 x 2.072 [M]2.464 x 1.384 [S]
Image size (pixels) 2
DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 3,200 x 1,792 [L]2,400 x 1,344 [M]1,600 x 896 [S]
FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 4,928 x 3,280 [L]3.696 x 2.456 [M]2.464 x 1.640 [S]
DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 3,200 x 2,128 [L]2,400 x 1,592 [M]1.600 x 1.064 [S]
A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24×16) 1.5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs
Storage File formats
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed
TIFF (RGB)
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
Picture Control System
Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media
XQD and Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant)
Dual card slots
Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
file system
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
1.2x (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
5:4 (30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification
approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
eyepoint
18 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment
-3 to +1 m-1
Focus screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid
Mirror reflex
Quick returns
Depth-of-field preview
When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
Aperture lenses
Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses
Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC-NIKKOR lenses), DX lenses [using DX (24×16) image area], AI-P NIKKOR lenses and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF and non-AI lenses cannot be used
1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
Flash sync speed
X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower
Release modes
S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), (self-timer), MUP (mirror up)
Frame advance rate
Up to approx. 10 fps (CL) or approx. 10 to 11 fps (CH)
Self-timer
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
Exposure metering
TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels
Meter method 1
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)
Metering method 2
Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20deg.C)
Matrix or center-weighted metering: -1 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter couplings
Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes
Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)
exposure compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
Exposure: ISO sensitivity
ISO 100 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3 or 4 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from auto, extra high +2+1, high, normal, low or off
ADL bracketing
2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); continuous-servo autofocus (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point
Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
Focus: AF-area modes
Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (single-servo autofocus) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
Flash controls
TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels is available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoes
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminals
ISO 519 sync terminals with locking threads
White balance
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, manual preset (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K); all with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live View Modes
Live view photography (quiet or silent), movie live view
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
LiveView: Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using the main image sensor
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate
1.920 x 1.080; 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
1,920 x 1,080 crops; 30p, 25p, 24p
1,280 x 720; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p
640 x 424; 30p, 25p
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 and 23.976 fps respectively; all options support both high and normal image quality
Movies: File formats
MOV
Video compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format
Linear PCMs
Audio recording device
Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Movie: ISO sensitivity
Automatically adjusted in the range ISO 200 to 12800 or ISO 200 to Hi 4
Maximum length
approx. 29 min. 59 s (20 min. depending on frame size/rate and movie quality settings)
Monitors
8-cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170deg. viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display, auto image rotation, voice memo input and playback and IPTC information embedding and display
USB
Hi-Speed USB
HDMI outputs
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor
Audio inputs
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
10-pin remote terminals
Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
AC Adapter EH-6b; requires Power Connector EP-6 (available separately) www.camera.co.id
Tripod sockets
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Operating Temperature
0 to 40deg.C/32 to 104deg.F
Operating humidity
Less than 85% (no condensation)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
approx. 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm/6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in
Weight
approx. 1,340 g/2 lb 15.3 oz with battery and XQD memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1,180 g/2 lb 9.6 oz (camera body only)
