With the newly developed Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module, the densely located 51 focus points, supported by an algorithm equivalent to that of the D4, deliver amazing capturing power. AF detection is available down to an impressive -2 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F), which is the brightness equivalent to a subject illuminated by moonlight.
Fifteen cross-type sensors cover the most frequently used center area. The center point performs as a cross-type sensor even at f/8. This enables AF shooting, with the effective aperture value slower than f/5.6 and faster than f/8 or at f/8 when an AF-S teleconverter is attached to the lens. For example, accurate autofocus is possible with the effective aperture value of f/8 by attaching a 2.0x teleconverter to a telephoto lens with maximum aperture of f/4. By combining a teleconverter with compact and lightweight DX-format system, you can enjoy supertelephoto AF shooting without bulky equipment and expand the photographic opportunities.
Furthermore, when the image area of 1.3x crop of DX is selected, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a lens with about double the focal length in 35mm format. As the cropped frame is almost entirely covered by the focus points, the camera demonstrates even more powerful capturing capability.
Of the 51 focus points, 11 can be chosen to shoot with, for quicker focus-point selection.
Contrast-detect AF, used in live view and movie recording, realizes faster focusing speed than that of the D300S/D7000. During movie recording, you can track a moving subject within the frame and continue focusing by selecting full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and subject-tracking AF. Whether in still-image shooting or recording movies, the AF system supports accurate and comfortable focusing.
(: perform as cross sensors, : perform as line sensors)
Single-point AF
You can focus on the subject selecting one of the 51 points. This is ideal when you want to achieve precise focus on a particular part of stationary subjects, such as portraits or landscapes. It can be conveniently employed when creating a portrait with the focus on an eye of the subject.
Dynamic-area AF
Suitable for capturing moving subjects. Select one of 51 points as a priority focus point. If the subject briefly leaves this selected point, the camera will focus based on information from the supporting points surrounding it. The number of points employed in focusing can be selected from 9, 21 or 51, depending on the situation, such as movement of the subject and predictability of the movement. For all these options, the camera uses the selected and surrounding points to recognize the subject as an area, and continues focusing on the moving subject accurately in combination with continuous-servo autofocus (AF-C) of lens servo.
9 points
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Choose when there is time to compose the photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably (e.g., runners or race cars on a track).
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21 points
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Choose when photographing subjects that are moving unpredictably (e.g., field sports).
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51 points
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Choose when photographing subjects that are moving quickly and unpredictably at random, and particularly difficult to capture with the selected focus point (e.g., birds).
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3D-tracking
After you achieve focus on the subject with your selected focus point, the camera engages all 51 points and maintains tracking of the subject by automatically employing a new focus point according to the movement and changes of composition while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This gives you more compositional freedom when shooting subjects moving erratically from side to side or top to bottom in the frame. With Scene Recognition System that utilizes the 2016-pixel RGB sensor, this feature demonstrates excellent subject-tracking performance.
Auto-area AF
Using information from all 51 focus points, the camera automatically detects the main subject and achieves focus on it. When a G- or D-type lens is employed, the camera detects a human subject's position by distinguishing foreground and background while recognizing human skin tone for improved subject acquisition, thanks to subject identification by Scene Recognition System.
Note: Only the selected focus point is shown on actual images. Also, if you select focus points in a peripheral area of an image when "9 points" or "21 points" is chosen, the number of focus points actually used may be less than 9 or 21.
The D7100 features two image areas for still images — DX format (23.5 x 15.6 mm) and 1.3x crop of DX (18.8 x 12.5 mm). The format in use can be easily confirmed in the viewfinder. For videos, the D7100 also employs DX-based movie format and movie image area based on 1.3x crop of DX.
In DX format, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a lens with approx. 1.5 times longer focal length*1. In the newly employed 1.3x crop of DX mode, it becomes equivalent to that of a lens with approx. 1.3 times longer focal length*1 than in DX format. As a result, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a lens with about double the focal length*1. With this camera, you can get closer to distant subjects even though it employs a relatively lightweight, compact lens system. In the 1.3x crop of DX mode, the 51 focus points cover nearly the entire frame, attaining extremely high capturing power even when shooting moving subjects.
The 1.3x crop of DX achieves an image size of approx. 15.4 megapixels, a sufficiently high pixel count for general use, which delivers high-resolution images. Combined with high-speed continuous shooting at up to approx. 7 fps*2 enabled in this mode, this camera reliably captures moving subjects.
With the D7100's compact, lightweight body that can only be realized by a DX-format D-SLR, combined with compact, lightweight lens system, you can travel light but still depend on it to capture decisive moments in high-speed continuous shooting, while precisely acquiring distant subjects with its high-performance AF system.
The D7100 incorporates a high-speed and high-precision sequential mechanism, that drives mirror and aperture independently. Combined with the fast image-processing capability of EXPEED 3 and the CMOS image sensor compatible with high-speed readout, the camera achieves high-speed continuous shooting at a maximum of approx. 7 fps*1, 2 for up to 100 frames*3. The release time lag is approx. 0.052 s*2. This camera enables light-equipment shooting and increases your chances of capturing decisive moments.
The D7100 achieves faster initial AF detection by employing the algorithm developed for the D4. The speed you need to effectively capture decisive moments has been radically boosted.
Precisely determining the situation of the subject prior to shooting, Scene Recognition System delivers highly accurate auto control. With the D7100, it utilizes information from the 2016-pixel RGB sensor and image sensor to analyze brightness and color of the scene accurately and applies this to autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash and auto white balance control. Especially in phase-detection AF using the viewfinder, the high precision of auto-area AF is supported using subject identification, while that of 3D-tracking is supported utilizing subject tracking. Also, face-priority AF is available using face detection information from the image sensor during live view or movie recording. In playback zoom of a face in still images, the face can be zoomed in on, allowing easy confirmation of the focus.
As the D7100's viewfinder optics deliver comfortable viewing, supported by other measures not listed in the specifications, including eyepiece lens coating, it helps you concentrate on your subjects. The approx. 0.94x magnification* allows you to comfortably recognize all the visual elements including the viewfinder information display.
The D7100 newly employs a high-intensity, high-contrast and energy-saving organic EL display element for the viewfinder information display below the image area. While it ensures high visibility under bright light, it also contributes to faster response in low-temperature conditions. In the viewfinder, grid lines, useful for landscape and architectural photos, can be displayed (in DX-format shooting).
The D7100 comes equipped with a virtual horizon, which shows horizontal tilting of the camera. During viewfinder shooting, the indicator is displayed in both horizontal and vertical shooting. The virtual horizon appears superimposed on the monitor image during live view or movie shooting.
The D7100 incorporates a newly employed wide-viewing-angle, 8-cm/3.2-in., high-resolution LCD monitor (approx. 1229k dots). The monitor employs a newly developed RGBW alignment for increased brightness. Combined with the integrated glass-and-panel structure*, it greatly enhances visibility of the monitor under bright conditions. The color reproduction range is now equivalent to that of the D4 and D800 series. The clear, beautiful display images bring more comfort to live view, movie recording and image confirmation. The ability to magnify playback images up to approx. 38x (large-size images in DX (24 x 16) format), is a boon for quick and accurate focus confirmation. Scratch- and shock-resistant, reinforced glass is employed for the monitor surface.
The D7100 has a built-in flash with a guide number of approx. 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) which covers the same angle of view as a 16mm wide-angle lens. The superior flash control accuracy only Nikon can provide is highly praised by professionals and realizes flash shooting with natural light. Featuring a commander function compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting, it has an ability to control up to two groups of optional Speedlights wirelessly as a master flash unit. With this feature, you can illuminate your subjects from various directions and obtain a wide range of creative expression; from shooting flowers vividly, sharply rendering people's facial features and other details to effectively reproducing the subtle texture of subjects.
Type
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Type of camera
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Single-lens reflex digital camera
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Lens mount
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Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
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Effective angle of view
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Nikon DX format; focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view
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Effective pixels
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Effective pixels
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24.1 million
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Image sensor
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Image sensor
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23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
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Total pixels
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24.71 million
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Dust-reduction system
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Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data
(optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
Storage
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Image size (pixels)
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File format
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Picture Control System
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Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
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Media
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SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
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Double slot
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Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards
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File system
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DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
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Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
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Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Frame coverage
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Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
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Eyepoint
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19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Diopter adjustment
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-2 to +1 m-1
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Focusing screen
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Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
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Reflex mirror
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Quick return
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Depth-of-field preview
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Pressing depth-of-field preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user ( and modes) or by camera (other modes)
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Lens aperture
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Instant return, electronically controlled
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Lens
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Compatible lenses
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Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses ( and modes only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster) |
Shutter
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Type
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Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
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Speed
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1/8000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X250
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Flash sync speed
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X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
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Release
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Release modes
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S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter release), (self-timer), MUP (mirror up); interval timer photography supported
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Approximate frame advance rate
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Self-timer
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2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
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Remote control modes (ML-L3)
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Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
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Exposure
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Metering mode
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TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering method
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Range
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
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Exposure meter coupling
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Combined CPU and AI
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Exposure modes
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Auto modes (auto; auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (); shutter-priority auto (); aperture-priority auto (); manual (); scene modes ( portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes ( night vision; color sketch; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key); user settings 1); user settings 2)
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Exposure compensation
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Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in , , and modes
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Exposure bracketing
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2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
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Exposure lock
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Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure Index) |
ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
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Active D-Lighting
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Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
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ADL bracketing
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2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
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Focus
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Autofocus
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Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; the center point is available at apertures slower than f/5.6 and faster than f/8 or at f/8), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
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Detection range
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-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Lens servo
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Focus point
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Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
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AF-area modes
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Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
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Focus lock
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Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
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Flash
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Built-in flash
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, , , , , , , : Auto flash with auto pop-up
, , , , : Manual pop-up with button release |
Guide number
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Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Flash control
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TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
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Flash modes
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Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
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Flash compensation
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-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Flash bracketing
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2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
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Flash-ready indicator
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Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory shoe
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ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS) |
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Sync terminal
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AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately)
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White balance
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White balance
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Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, Spot White Balance measurement available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K), all with fine-tuning
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White balance bracketing
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2 to 5 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
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Live View
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Modes
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Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)
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Lens servo
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AF-area modes
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Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
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Autofocus
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Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
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Movie
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Metering method
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Matrix
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Frame size (pixels)
and frame rate |
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File format
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MOV
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Video compression
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H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Audio recording format
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Linear PCM
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Audio recording device
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Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
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Maximum length
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29 min. 59 s
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Monitor
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Monitor
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8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229k-dot (VGA; 640 x 480 x 4 = 1,228,800 dots), TFT monitor with approx. 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage and brightness adjustment
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Playback
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Playback
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Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display and auto image rotation
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Interface
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USB
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Hi-Speed USB
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HDMI output
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HDMI mini connector (Type C)
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Accessory terminal
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Wireless remote controller: WR-1 and WR-R10 (available separately), Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately), GPS unit: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
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Audio input
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
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Audio output
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
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Supported languages
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Supported languages
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Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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Power source
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Battery
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One EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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Battery pack
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Optional MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or six AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium batteries
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AC adapter
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EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
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Tripod socket
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Tripod socket
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1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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Dimensions / weight
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Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Approx. 135.5 x 106.5 x 76 mm/5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0 in.
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Weight
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Approx. 765 g/1 lb 11.0 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 675 g/1 lb 7.8 oz (camera body only)
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Operating environment
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Operating environment
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Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
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Accessories
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Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area) |
EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-25 Battery Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-23 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E6 USB Cable, AN-DC1 BK Camera Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality, image size and image area settings.
Image quality
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Image size
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File size*1
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No. of images*1
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Buffer capacity*2
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit
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-
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22.7 MB
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191
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7
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit
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-
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28.5 MB
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148
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6
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit
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-
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20.2 MB
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260
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9
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit
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-
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24.9 MB
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217
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8
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JPEG fine*3
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Large
Medium Small |
12.0 MB
7.4 MB 3.8 MB |
507
853 1600 |
33
100 100 |
JPEG normal*3
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Large
Medium Small |
6.2 MB
3.7 MB 1.9 MB |
1000
1600 3200 |
100
100 100 |
JPEG basic*3
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Large
Medium Small |
2.9 MB
1.9 MB 1.0 MB |
1900
3200 6000 |
100
100 100 |
Image quality
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Image size
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File size*1
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No. of images*1
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Buffer capacity*2
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit
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-
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15.1 MB
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295
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12
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit
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-
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18.8 MB
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229
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8
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit
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-
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13.4 MB
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399
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14
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit
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-
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16.3 MB
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334
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11
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JPEG fine*3
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Large
Medium Small |
8.2 MB
5.0 MB 2.7 MB |
764
1200 2200 |
73
100 100 |
JPEG normal*3
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Large
Medium Small |
4.1 MB
2.5 MB 1.4 MB |
1500
2400 4400 |
100
100 100 |
JPEG basic*3
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Large
Medium Small |
2.0 MB
1.3 MB 0.7 MB |
2900
4600 8000 |
100
100 100 |
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SD memory cards
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SDHC memory cards*2
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SDXC memory cards*3
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SanDisk
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2GB*1
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4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
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64 GB
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Toshiba
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Panasonic
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4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB,
16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB |
48 GB, 64 GB
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Lexar Media
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4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
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-
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Platinum II
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4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
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Professional
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Full-HD Video
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-
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4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
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