| Type of Camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 million |
| Image Sensor | Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm) RGB CCD sensor |
| Image Size (Pixels) | 3872 x 2592 [L], 2896 x 1944 [M], 1936 x 1296 [S] |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7, HI-1 |
| File Format | NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), JPEG (Baseline-compliant) |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™ |
| Shooting Modes | 1) Single frame shooting [S] mode, 2) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: approx.5fps, 3) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 4fps, 4) Self-timer mode, 5) Mirror up mode |
| White Balance | Auto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose colour temp., White balance preset |
| LCD Monitor | 2.5", 230,000-dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD |
| Playback Function | 1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail, 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB Histogram indication, 6) Shooting data, 7) Highlight point display, 8) Auto image rotation |
| Delete Function | 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (High-Speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable, FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control via optional WT-3 (IEEE 802.11b/g) Wireless transmitter |
| Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) | Approx. 1.5x lens focal length |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1) |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II 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. 0.94x |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 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) Single-servo AF (AF-S), 2) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), 3) Manual focus (M) can be selected from 11 focus area |
| Exposure Metering System | 1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses, Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data) performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6,8,10, or 13mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3mm circle (approx. 2% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used) |
| 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) Programmed Auto [P], 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 3) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual [M] |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 steps to (+-) 1.0 EV |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus bulb |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 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 |
| Sync Terminal | ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s. |
| Depth of Field Preview Button | Yes |
| Remote Control | Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-22/30/36 (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 Cable MC-35 (optional) |
| Supported Languages | Total of 13 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean |
| Power Requirements | Rechargeable EN-EL3e Li-ion battery, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6), nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries, EH-6 AC adapter (optional) |
| Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) | Approx. 1800 shots |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | Approx. 830g |
| Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) | 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 |
| Other Features | Wireless transfer with optional WT-3 |