| Features |
| 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor | | Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.
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| D-Movie Mode with sound | | Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
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| Vari-angle color LCD monitor | | Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
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| 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes | | Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
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| One-button Live View | | Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
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| Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second | | Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
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| Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 | | Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
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| Built-in image sensor cleaning | | Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
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| 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking | | Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness.
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| Auto Active D-Lighting | | Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available.
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| In-camera Retouch image editing | | Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer.
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| Picture Control Settings for personal image control | | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings.
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| Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II | | Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy.
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| Durable, high precision shutter | | Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life.
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| GPS Geo-tagging | | GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day.
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| Specifications |
| Image Sensor Format | | DX
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| Image Sensor Type | | CMOS
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| Sensor Size | | 15.8 x 23.6mm
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| Total Pixels | | 12.9 million
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| Effective Pixels | | 12.3 million
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| Image Area (pixels) | | DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M) 3216x2136
(S) 2144x1424
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| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | | 4 frames per second
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| LCD Monitor Size | | 2.7 in. diagonal
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| LCD Monitor Type | | Vari-angle color LCD monitor
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| LCD Monitor Resolution | | 230,000 Dots
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| LCD Monitor Angle of View | | 170-degree wide-viewing angle
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| LCD Monitor Adjustments | | Brightness,7 levels
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| Shutter type | | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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| Slowest Shutter Speed | | 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Fastest Shutter Speed | | 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Bulb Shutter Setting | | Yes
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| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | | 200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV
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| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | | 3200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV
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| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | | Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
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| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity | | Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
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| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | | Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
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| Storage Media | | SD
SDHC
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| File Format | | JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
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| Exposure Modes | | Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
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| Exposure Metering System | | 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot
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| Exposure Compensation | | ±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
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| Exposure Lock | | Yes
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| Interface | | Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI
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| Lens Mount | | Nikon F bayonet mount
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| Picture Angle | | 1.5
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| Viewfinder | | -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
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| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | | Approx. 95%
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| Reflex Mirror | | Quick-return type
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| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | | No
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| Focus Lock | | AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
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| Built-in Flash | | Yes
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| Built-in Flash Distance | | 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
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| Flash Sync Speed | | Up to 1/200
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| Self-timer | | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
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| Battery Type | | Rechargeable
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| Battery / Batteries | | EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
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| AC Adaptor | | EH-5a AC Adapter
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| Battery Charger | | MH-18a Quick Charger
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| Battery Life (shots per charge) | | 510 shots (CIPA)
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| Supplied Software | | Software Suite CD-ROM
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