| Type of Camera | DSLR |
| Effective Pixels | 4.1 |
| Image Sensor | 23.3 x 15.5mm JFET image sensor LBCAST, 4.26 million total pixels |
| Image Size (Pixels) | L (2464 x 1632), M (1840 x 1224) |
| Sensitivity | ISO equivalency 200 to 1600 (variable in 1/2, 1/3, or 1 EV steps), Sensitivity can be extended by 1 or 2 steps or beyond ISO 1600 |
| File Format | NEF (12-bit RAW uncompressed or lossless compression), Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG) |
| Storage Media | Compact Flash Type I, Compact Flash Type II |
| Shooting Modes | 1. Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release, 2. Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 40 (JPEG)/35 (TIFF)/25 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots], 3. Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus), 4. Self-timer mode: time duration can be set, 5. Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release, 6. Playback mode: Menu mode, 7. PC mode: data transfer via personal computer, 8. Interval timer(Intervalometer) mode provided |
| White Balance | 1. Auto (hybrid with 1005-pixel RGB CCD, LBCAST image sensor and external Ambient Light Sensor), 2. Manual (6 steps with fine tuning), 3. Preset (5 settings), 4. Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31 steps), 5. White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps) |
| LCD Monitor Size | 2.5 |
| LCD Monitor | 2.5-in., 211200-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; backlight/brightness adjustment available |
| Playback Function | 1. Full frame, 2. Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3. One-touch zoom (up to 4x), 4. Slideshow, 5. Histogram indication, and Highlight point display |
| Delete Function | 1. Card format, 2. All frames delete, 3. Selected frames delete |
| I/O Terminal | NTSC or PAL (switchable) |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B Connector) FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) CF card slot Type II(+): supports firmware updates via CF cards |
| Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) | Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent |
| ViewFinder Type | Optical |
| Viewfinder | Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m(-1)); eyepiece shutter provided |
| Eyepoint | 19.9mm (-1.0m(-1)) |
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type screen with grid |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 100%/ Approx. 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m(-1) |
| Reflex Mirror | Automatic, instant-return type |
| Lens Aperture | Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature) |
| Focus Modes | 1. Single Servo AF (S), 2. Continuous Servo AF (C), 3. Manual focus (M), Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in (S) or (C) AF; Selectable from 11 focus areas; 1. Single Area AF, 2. Dynamic AF with focusing tracking and Lock-on, 3. Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4. Group Dynamic AF |
| Focus Lock | Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; 1. D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering using the 1005 pixel RGB CCD while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data), 2. Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle), 3. Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of the entire frame); metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | 1. 3D Color Matrix Metering: EV 0-20, 2. Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-20, 3. Spot Metering: EV 2-20 [at normal temperature (20(deg)/68(deg)F, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens] |
| Exposure Metering Coupling | CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing) |
| Exposure Control | 1. [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), 2. [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3. [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4. [M] Manual |
| Auto Exposure Lock | Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames, Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 30-1/8000 second and bulb |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec. |
| Flash Control | 1. New Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800: Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) Lock, Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash Sync, Modeling Flash, 2. D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash: When used with the Speedlight SB-80DX/50DX and in accordance with the mounted lens, five segment TTL Multi-Sensor control makes available 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, and Standard D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash, 3. AA (Auto Aperture)-type Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX and lens with built-in CPU, 4. Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as SB-30/27/22s etc. |
| Flash Sync Modes | 1. Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2. Red-Eye Reduction, 3. Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4. Slow Sync, 5. Rear-Curtain Sync |
| Accessory Shoe | ISO 518 Standard-type hot shoe contact; safety lock mechanism provided |
| Sync Terminal | ISO 519 Standard terminal, lock screw provided |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
| Depth of Field Preview Button | Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button |
| Remote Control | Via 10-pin remote terminal |
| Supported Languages | German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese |
| Power Requirements | Exclusive Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Battery Charger MH-21, Exclusive AC Adapter EH-6 |
| Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) | 2900 shots with fully charged EN-EL4 Battery |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.) |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | 1070 |
| Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) | Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap, AN-D2H, AV Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, Battery Chamber Cover BL-1, Nikon View software CD-ROM |
| Other Features | Voice Memo and Text Input |
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