| Type of Camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 million |
| Image Sensor | Nikon DX format (23.7 x 15.6mm) RGB CCD sensor |
| Image Size (Pixels) | 3008 x 2000 [L], 2240 x 1488 [M], 1504 x 1000 [S] |
| Sensitivity | ISO 200 to 1600 in steps of 1/3 EV |
| File Format | NEF (12-bit compressed RAW), JPEG (Baseline-compliant) |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™ |
| 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 1005-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, White balance preset |
| LCD Monitor | 2.0", 130,000-dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD |
| Playback Function | 1) 1 Full frame, 2) Thumbnail, 3) Zoom, 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 (Full-speed): Mass Storage and 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 (-1.6 to +0.5m -1) |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets and on-Demand grid lines |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 95%/ Approx 0.75x |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 900 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5m-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), 2) Manual focus (M) can be selected from 5 focus area |
| Exposure Metering System | 1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10 or 12mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 2.3mm circle (approx. 1% 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, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close Up, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M] |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 steps to (+-) 2.0 EV |
| Shutter | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV plus bulb |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec |
| Flash Control | TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor |
| Flash Sync Modes | 1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Red-eye reduction with Slow sync, 4) Slow sync, 5) Rear-curtain sync |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s. |
| Depth of Field Preview Button | Yes |
| Remote Control | Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional) |
| Supported Languages | Total of 10 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean |
| Power Requirements | Rechargeable EN-EL3a or EN-EL3 Li-ion battery, Three CR2 lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR2 battery holder), EH-5 AC adapter (optional) |
| Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) | Approx. 2500 shots |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 140 x 111 x 78 mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | Approx. 600g |
| Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) | Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3a, Quick charger MH-18a, Video cable, USB cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, LCD monitor cover BM-5, PictureProject CD-ROM |