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12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured. |
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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. |
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D-Movie Mode—Cinematic 24fps HD with sound: Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility. |
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Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting. |
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3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback. |
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Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter. |
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11-point AF system with Face Priority: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions. |
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One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF. |
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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. |
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Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual. |
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Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time. |
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Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy. |
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In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more. |
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GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging. |
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DXImage Sensor Format: DX |
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Image Sensor Type: CMOS |
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Sensor Size: 15.8 x 23.6mm |
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Total Pixels: 12.9 million |
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Effective Pixels: 12.3 million |
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: 4.5 frames per second |
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LCD Monitor Size: 3 in. diagonal |
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LCD Monitor Type: Super Density |
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LCD Monitor Resolution: 920,000 Dots |
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LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
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LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness,7 levels |
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Shutter type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
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Slowest Shutter Speed: 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
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Fastest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
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Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes |
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Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
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Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
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Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) |
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Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity: Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) |
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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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Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options |
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Storage Media: SD, SDHC |
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Storage System: JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality |
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File System: Compliant with DCF 2.0 |
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Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes |
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Advanced Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait |
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Exposure Metering System: 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted |
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Metering Range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) |
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Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU |
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Exposure Compensation: ±5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 |
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Exposure Lock: Yes |
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Exposure Bracketing: Yes; 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
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Shutter Release Modes: Single-frame [S] mode; Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second; Live View [LV] mode; Self-timer mode; Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5 |
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Movie Modes: Movie with sound |
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White Balance |
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White Balance Bracketing: Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
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D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 exposures |
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Interface: Hi-speed USB, NTSC, HDMI |
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Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount |
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Picture Angle: 1.5 |
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Viewfinder: -2.0 to +1.0 m-1 |
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Viewfinder Eyepoint: 19.5 |
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Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type |
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Interchangeable Focusing Screens: No |
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Autofocus System: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.) |
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Single-point AF Mode: Yes |
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Dynamic AF Mode: Yes |
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Built-in Flash: Yes |
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External Flash Shoe: Yes |
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Built-in Flash Distance: 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m |
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Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes |
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Save/Load Camera settings: Yes |
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Self-timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration |
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Battery Type: Rechargeable |
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Battery / Batteries: EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery |
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AC Adaptor: EH-5a AC Adapter |
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Battery Charger: MH-18a Quick Charger |
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Approx. Dimensions: Width 5.2 in. (132mm), Height 4.1 in. (103mm), Depth 3.0 in. (77mm) |
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Approx. Weight: 22 oz. (620g) |