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| Features | 
- New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques  
 
- Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment  
 
- Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels  
 
- Integrated Dust Reduction System  
 
- Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system  
 
- Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality  
 
- Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance  
 
- Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments  
 
- Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame  
 
- Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors  
 
- Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200  
 
- Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)  
 
- Up to 3 fps continuous shooting  
 
- Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control  
 
- Highly
 efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a 
single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard,
 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power
 once every other shot.)  
 
- Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy  
 
- Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing  
 
- Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form  
 
 
 
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| Model Type | DX-Format Digital SLR  |  
| Max. Image Resolution | 10.2 Megapixels  |  
| Sensor | 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD  |  
| Dust Reduction System | Yes  |  
| Still Image Size | 
- 3872 x 2592  
 
- 2896 x 1944  
 
- 1936 x 1296  
 
 
 
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| Still Image Formats | JPEG, RAW  |  
| Auto Focus | Nikon Multi-CAM1000  |  
| Metering System | 3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot  |  
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps  |  
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (plus 3200 with boost)  |  
| Shutter  | 
- Min shutter : 30 sec  
 
- Max shutter : 1/4000 sec  
 
 
 
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| Viewfinder | Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification)  |  
| LCD Monitor | 
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| Internal Flash | Yes, pop-up 
- Flash range : 12 m (at ISO 100)  
 
- Flash modes : Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain  
 
 
 
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| External Flash | Yes, hot-shoe  |  
| Storage | SD / SDHC card  |  
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)  |  
| Power Source | Lithium Ion (EN-EL9a) & charger  |  
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 126 x 97 x 64 mm  |  
| Weight | 485 g (body only)  |  
| Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty by Authorized Distributor  |  
 
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