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| Features | 
- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
- Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.  
 
 
 
  
- Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second
- Combined
 with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic 
action and decisive moments are captured easily.  
 
 
 
  
- World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode
- Record
 exceptional 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 
pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens 
quality and versatility.  
 
 
 
  
- Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
- High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.  
 
 
 
  
- 3-inch super-density 921,000-dot color LCD monitor
- High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.  
 
 
 
  
- Built-in image sensor cleaning
- Effective
 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust 
particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.  
 
 
 
  
- One-button Live View
- Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF  
 
 
 
  
- Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
- Nikon's
 renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the 
exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an 
on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched 
exposure accuracy.  
 
 
 
  
- Comprehensive exposure control
- Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.  
 
 
 
  
- Auto Active D-Lighting
- Selectable
 and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and 
highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.  
 
 
 
  
- Durable,
 high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible, Durable, 
high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible, Durable, 
high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible, Durable, 
high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible  
 
- In-Camera
 Image Editing, D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All 
functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR), In-Camera Image 
Editing, D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions 
possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR), In-Camera Image Editing, 
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible 
(excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR), In-Camera Image Editing, D-/G-type AF 
NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC
 Micro- NIKKOR)  
 
- GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible, GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible, GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible, GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible  
 
 
 
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| Model Type | DX-Format Digital SLR  |  
| Max. Image Resolution | 12.3 Megapixels  |  
| Sensor | 
- 15.8 x 23.6mm CMOS  
 
- Image Sensor Format : DX  
 
 
 
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| Dust Reduction System | Yes  |  
| Still Image Size | 
- (L) 4,288 x 2,848  
 
- (M) 3,216 x 2,136  
 
- (S) 2,144 x 1,424  
 
 
 
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| Still Image Formats | 
- Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)  
 
- JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality  
 
 
 
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| Movie Size and Recording | Movie with sound 
- HD 1280x720 / 24 fps  
 
- VGA 640 x 424 / 24 fps  
 
- QVGA 320 x 216 / 24fps  
 
 
 
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| Movie Formats | AVI  |  
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount 
- Durable,
 high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible, Durable, 
high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible, Durable, 
high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible, Durable, 
high precision shutte, DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible  
 
- In-Camera
 Image Editing, D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All 
functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR), In-Camera Image 
Editing, D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions 
possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR), In-Camera Image Editing, 
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible 
(excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR), In-Camera Image Editing, D-/G-type AF 
NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC
 Micro- NIKKOR)  
 
- GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible, GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible, GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible, GPS geo-tagging, AF NIKKOR other than 
D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color 
Matrix Metering II possible  
 
- AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible  
 
- Non-CPU
 AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and
 M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be 
used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and 
aperture value display supported if user provides  
 
- Include AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR  
 
 
 
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| Auto Focus | 
- Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection  
 
- 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor)  
 
- AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)  
 
- Autofocus Sensitivity : -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F  
 
 
 
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| Auto Focus Modes | 
- Single-servo AF (S)  
 
- Continuous-servo (C)  
 
- Live View (LV) autofocus  
 
 
 
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| Metering System | 
- 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II  
 
- Center-weighted  
 
- Spot  
 
 
 
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| AE Lock and AE Bracketing | 
- Exposure Lock : Yes  
 
- Exposure Bracketing : 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV  
 
 
 
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| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1  |  
| ISO Sensitivity | 
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
- 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV  
 
 
 
  
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
- 3200in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV  
 
 
 
  
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
- Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV  
 
- Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV  
 
 
 
  
 
 
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| Shutter  | 
- Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane  
 
- 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV  
 
- Bulb  
 
 
 
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| White Balance | Sun,
 Shade, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset, Fine Tune by Kelvin 
color temperature setting, Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB 
sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning  |  
| Viewfinder | 
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage 96%  
 
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)  
 
- Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5  
 
 
 
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| LCD Monitor | 
- 3.0" TFT  
 
- 921,000 Dots  
 
- LCD Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle  
 
 
 
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| Internal Flash | Yes 
- 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m  
 
- Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/200  
 
- FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/4000  
 
 
 
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| External Flash | 
- i-TTL:
 TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, 
SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL 
flash  
 
- AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens  
 
- Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-28,SB-27, and SB-22S  
 
- Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800  
 
 
 
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| Live View | Live View Shooting  |  
| Playback | 
- Full frame  
 
- Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)  
 
- Zoom  
 
- Slideshow  
 
- Pictmotion  
 
- Histogram display  
 
- Shooting data  
 
- Highlight point display  
 
- Auto image rotation  
 
- Sound playback  
 
- D-Movie Playback  
 
- Calendar  
 
 
 
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| Storage | SD / SDHC Card  |  
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 132 x 103 x 77 mm  |  
| Weight | 620 g (body only)  |  
| Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty by Authorized Distributor  |  
 
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