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General| Megapixel | 36.3 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | SLR Camera Body |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | No |
| Total megapixels | 36.8 MP |
| Image sensor size | - \ |
| Image formats supported | JPG, RAW |
| Supported aspect ratios | 5:4, 16:9 |
| Maximum image resolution | 7360 x 4912 pixels |
| Image sensor size (W x H) | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Still image resolution(s) | 7360 x 4912, 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456, 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040, 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600, 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456, 6720 x 3776, 5040 x 2832, 3360 x 1888, 4800 x 2704, 3600 x 2024, 2400 x 1352 |
| Optical zoom | - x |
| Focal length range | - mm |
| Minimum aperture number | - |
| Focus | TTL |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 6400 |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 6400 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 30 s |
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure correction | -3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MPEG4 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Audio formats supported | PCM |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB connector | Micro-USB B |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| HDMI connector type | Mini |
| Power source type | Battery |
| Product color | Black |
| Scene modes | Portrait, Landscape (scenery) |
| Photo effects | Neutral, Vivid |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade |
| Camera playback | Movie, Single image |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 5, 10, 20 s |
| Battery type | EN-EL15 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 81.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 146 mm |
| Height | 123 mm |
| Weight | 900 g |
| Weight (including battery) | 1000 g |
Lists all items included with the camera; memory cards sold separately.
Familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays by bookmarking this section.
Explanations assume default settings are used.
Use the camera's on-board help feature for assistance on menu items.
Series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form available online.
Provides a comprehensive list of manual sections and their starting pages.
An index organized by questions and answers for quick problem resolution.
A guide to get started with the camera quickly, following essential steps.
Lists common error messages and their corresponding solutions.
Provides guidance on how to resolve common camera issues and problems.
Lists critical warnings to prevent possible injury and product damage.
Caution against looking at the sun through the viewfinder to prevent permanent visual impairment.
Warning against touching internal parts to prevent injury; product must be repaired by a qualified technician.
Instructions on securely attaching the camera strap to the eyelets.
Steps for charging the battery and inserting it into the camera.
Guides on attaching a lens to the camera's bayonet mount.
Steps for inserting a memory card into the camera's card slot.
Explains how to access and navigate camera menus for various settings.
Details the process of navigating menus using the multi selector and OK button.
Describes how to access the camera's built-in help feature for menu items.
Guides through initial setup steps like charging the battery and attaching a lens.
Guides on positioning the focus point over the subject for live view photography.
Instructions on how to focus using the shutter-release button or AF-ON button in live view.
Steps to capture the photograph using the shutter-release button while in live view.
How to exit live view mode by pressing the Lv button.
Select an autofocus mode as described in "Choosing a Focus Mode".
Select an AF-area mode as described in "Choosing an AF-Area Mode".
Frame the shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 for movie live view.
Press the movie-record button to start recording video and audio.
Choose the aspect ratio and angle of view for image recording.
Choose whether to automatically select a DX crop when a DX lens is attached.
Select the image area used when a non-DX lens is attached or DX-lens with Auto DX crop off.
Explains the available image quality options for saving photographs.
Describes how to use autofocus by rotating the focus-mode selector to AF.
Explains available autofocus modes like AF-S and AF-C for stationary or moving subjects.
Explains AF-area modes such as Face-priority, Wide-area, Normal-area, and 3D-tracking.
Details how to select focus points and use the focus selector lock.
Explains how to choose modes like Single frame, Continuous, Quiet shutter release, and Self-timer.
Details how frame advance rate varies with power source and provides maximum frame rates.
Explains how the approximate number of images stored in the memory buffer is shown.
Instructions on setting up and using the self-timer for portraits or reducing camera shake.
How to adjust ISO sensitivity manually using the ISO button and main command dial.
Explains adjusting ISO sensitivity via the shooting menu, Hi/Lo settings.
Details how to automatically adjust ISO sensitivity for optimal exposure.
Explains metering methods like Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot for setting exposure.
Details exposure modes like Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, and Manual.
Instructions for shooting long time-exposures with a shutter speed of A.
How to lock shutter speed and aperture values in specific exposure modes.
Lists options like Auto, Preset manual, and Choose color temp. for adjusting white balance.
Explains how to fine-tune white balance on amber-blue and green-magenta axes.
Selects color temperature values for amber-blue and green-magenta axes.
Describes methods for setting preset white balance using direct measurement or existing photos.
Explains Nikon's system for sharing image processing settings like sharpening and contrast.
Guides on choosing preset Picture Controls based on subject or scene type.
Details how to modify preset or custom Picture Controls using quick adjust or manual settings.
Focuses on Active D-Lighting to preserve details in bright and dark areas of photographs.
Instructions for using the camera's built-in flash for various lighting situations.
Explains different flash modes like Front-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, and Slow sync.
How to alter flash output to adjust subject brightness relative to the background.
Feature to lock flash output, allowing recomposition without changing flash level.
How to restore camera settings to default values using a button combination.
Instructions for recording a series of exposures in a single photograph.
How to set up the camera to take photos automatically at preset intervals.
Guides on setting up photos at intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie.
Explains how to play back photographs in full-frame or thumbnail view.
Details how to play back photos one by one and view additional information.
Describes how to view multiple images at once and select them for full-frame view.
Lists controls and functions available during playback, such as zoom and protection.
Describes how to connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable and Nikon Transfer 2 software.
Explains transferring photos via WT-4 wireless transmitter or Ethernet networks.
Guides on printing selected JPEG images directly from the camera to a PictBridge printer.
Instructions for connecting the camera to high-definition video devices via HDMI cable.
Details options within the playback menu for managing images like delete, hide, and copy.
Options for deleting selected, all, or current pictures from the memory card.
Explains how to choose a folder for viewing pictures during playback.
How to hide or reveal selected pictures, which are only visible in the Hide image menu.
Lists compatible lenses, including CPU and non-CPU types, and their functionalities.
Information on attaching and using optional flash units with the camera's accessory shoe.
Explains Nikon's CLS for improved flash photography communication and compatible units.
Lists other available accessories like power sources, wireless transmitters, and viewing accessories.
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