• 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-series when used with SB-28DX/SB-50DX and D-type Nikkor lens
• Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash when used with Sb-28DX/SB-50DX and AF Nikkor other than D-type, AI-P Nikkor lens

2) AA (Auto Aperture) - type Flash available when used with SB-28DX/SB-50DX and lens with built-in CPU 3) Non-TTL Auto Flash with a Speedlight such as SB-28DX, 50DX, 28, 27, 22s etc.

Type of camera

Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera

CCD

23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD; 2.74 million total pixels; 2.66-million effective pixels (2,014 x 1,324 array); captures 12-bit full-colour image

Recording pixels

2,000 x 1,312

Sensitivity

ISO equivalency 200-1,600 (variable in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps)

Storage

System: Digitally stored; JPEG Baseline (approx. 1/4, 1/8 1/16 compressed), uncompressed (12-bit RAW*, 8-bit YCbCr-TIFF, 8-bit RGB-TIFF), monochrome mode Media: CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I/II) and IBM Microdrive Modes and No. of frames (approx., with EC-96CF 96MB CF Card):

* There are some restrictions for the 340MB type card. ** Compressed RAW mode also available

Shooting Modes

1) Single frame shooting (S) mode: advances one frame for each shutter release; capture preview mode available 2) Continuous Shooting (C) mode: approx. 5 frames per sec. (up to 40 consecutive shots) 3) Self-timer mode: time duration can be set 4) Playback mode: playback, menu setting 5) PC mode: data transfer via personal computer

White Balance

1) Auto (TTL Control with 1,005-pixel CCD, 2) Manual (6 settings with fine tuning), 3) Preset (3 settings)

LCD Monitor

2-in., 130,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting; backlight/brightness adjustment available

Playback menu

1) Protect setting, 2) Hide setting, 3) NTSC/PAL switching, 4) Indication directory switching

Playback function

1) 1 frame, 2)Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Slide show, 4) Enlarged playback, 5) Histogram indication, highlight point display and focus confirmation indication

Delete Function

1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete

Video Output

NTSC or PAL (switchable)

Interface

IEEE1394; RS-232C [GPS unit (not Nikon product) connection]

Usable Lenses

1) D-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible, 2) D-type Manual Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus possible, 3) AF Nikkor other than D-type: All functions except 3D Colour Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-series possible, 4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Colour Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 and autofocus possible, 5) Non-CPU: Usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster

Picture Angle

Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent

Viewfinder

Optical-type fixed-eye level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-¹); eyepiece shutter provided

Eyepoint

22mm (at -1.0 m -¹)

Focusing Screen

B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type screen with grid for D1-series

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

Approx. 96%

Viewfinder Magnification

Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m -¹

Viewfinder Information

Focus indications, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, metering system, shutter speed lock, aperture lock, AE lock, electronic analog display, frame counter, ready-light, five sets of focus brackets (area)

Reflex Mirror

Automatic, instant-return type

Lens Aperture

Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus

TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)

Lens Servo

1) Single Servo AF (S), 2) Continuous Servo AF (C), 3) Manual focus (M), Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in (S) or (C) AF

Focus Area

One of five focus areas can be selected

AF Area Mode

1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available)

Focus Lock

Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF

Exposure Metering System

TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; 1) 3D colour Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, 2) Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm diameter circle), 3) Spot Metering (4mm diameter circle, approx. 2% of entire frame)

Exposure Metering Rage

1) 3D Colour Matrix Metering: EV 0-20, 2) Centre-Weighted Metering: EV 0-20, 3) Spot Metering: EV 2-20 (at normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)

Exposure Meter Coupling

CPU and AI combined

Exposure Mode

1) [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), 2) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4)[M] Manual; shutter speed/aperture adjustable in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps

Auto Exposure Lock

Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Number of shots: two or three Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 step

Shutter

Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter; 30 to 1/16,000 sec. and Bulb

Sync Contact

X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/500 sec.

Flash Control

1) Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi-Sensor:

• 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-series when used with SB-28DX/SB-50DX and D-type Nikkor lens
• Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash when used with Sb-28DX/SB-50DX and AF Nikkor other than D-type, AI-P Nikkor lens

2) AA (Auto Aperture) - type Flash available when used with SB-28DX/SB-50DX and lens with built-in CPU 3) Non-TTL Auto Flash with a Speedlight such as SB-28DX, 50DX, 28, 27, 22s etc.

Flash Sync Mode

1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction, 3) Redeye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync

Ready-light

Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-28DX, 50DX, 28, 27, 22s; blinks (3 sec. after flash) for full output warning

Accessory Shoe

Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided

Sync Terminal

Standard JIS terminal, lock screw provided

Self-timer

Electronically controlled, timer duration 2-20 sec.

Depth-of-field Preview Button

Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button

LCD Panel Information

Top LCD panel: Exposure value (shutter speed/aperture), exposure mode, exposure compensation, exposure compensation value, aperture/shutter speed lock, flash sync mode, focus area, exposure bracketing information, electronic analog display, battery power, CF Card confirmation, number of shots taken, number of shots remaining, frame number at playback battery power for built-in clock, date/time Rear LCD panel: Number of shots remaining, sensitivity, white balance mode, image quality mode, monochrome mode, CF card status, Custom function, number of pixels

Remote Control

Via 10-pin remote terminal

Power Requirements

Ni-Mh Battery Pack EN-4 (7.2V DC), Quick Charger MH-17 (12V DC)/16/15; AC Adapter EH-4 (100-240V AC)

Tripod Socket

1/4 in. (JIS)

Custom Settings

35 settings can be selected on LCD

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2 x 6.1 x 3.4 inch)

Weight (without batteries)

Approx. 1.1kg (2.5 lbs)

Standard Accessories*

Neck Strap, Video Cable, "Nikon View 4.0" Browser Software

Optional Accessories

Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4, Quick Charger MH-17/16, AC Adapter EH-4, CompactFlash Cards, Speedlight SB-28DX/SB-50DX, IEEE1394 Cable SC-D1, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-15, "Nikon Capture 2.0" Control Software

Standard accessories may differ in each country or area. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.