Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera

Effective Pixels: 6.1 million

Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million

Image Size: 3,008 x 2,000 [L]; 2,240 x 1,488 [M]; 1,504 x 1,000 [S]

Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with
AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 68 degrees F/20 degrees C)

Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

LCD Monitor: 2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Media: CompactFlash(TM) (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive (TM)

File Format: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF

Shooting Modes -- Still: 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second; 3) Self-timer mode; 4) Delayed remote mode : 2 sec. delay; 5) Quick-response remote mode

Focus Area: Can be selected from 5 focus areas

Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length

Lens Serv 1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status; 2) Manual focus (M)

Remote Control: Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)

Storage: RAW approx. 44, FINE approx. 73, NORMAL approx. 144, BASIC approx. 279, RAW & BASIC approx. 39 (Number of frames per 256MB CF card, image size L)
Viewfinder: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation,Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator

Exposure Mode: Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]

Exposure Metering: 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 68 degrees F/20 degrees C)

Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV

White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible

Built-in Speedlight: Auto flash with auto pop-up [P], [S], [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)

Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided

Auto Exposure Bracketing: Two or three frames A +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps

AF Area Mode: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF

Auto Exposure Lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

Depth of Field Preview Button: When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down and previewed by pressing the preview button

Exposure Compensation: A+/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0m -1)

Flash Sync Modes: 1) Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye Reduction, 3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-curtain Sync

Self-Timer: Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration

Playback Menu: 1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation

Delete Function: Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete

Power Requirements: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a or EN-EL3, Three CR2 Lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR2 battery holder), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)

Dimension (W x H x D): Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (140 x 111 x 78mm)

Weight (without batteries): Approx. 1lb 5 oz (600g)

Supplied Accessories: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a, Quick Charger MH-18a, Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, LCD monitor cover BM-5, PictureProject CD-ROM.

Video Output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

Interface: USB: Mass storage and PTP selectable

Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header

Focusing Screen: Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets and on-demand grid lines

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 95%

Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1

Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system(1) 3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; (2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) given to 6, 8, 10, or 12mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame; (3) Spot: Meters 2.3mm dia. circle

Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 sec to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.

Flash Control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering); 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens3) Non-TTL Aut Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX,28, 27, and 22s4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800

Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

• Compact 3.8X zoom covers portrait to wide view (76 degrees at 18mm to 22 degrees 50 minutes at 70mm)
• Optimized DX lens design is compatible with every Nikon D-Series digital SLR cameras
• Three Nikon ED glass elements, plus aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration
• Exclusive Silent Wave Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation
• Internal Focusing (IF) for smoother operation and great balance
• M/A mode for instant switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for enhanced flash and ambient exposure control

Focal Length: 18-70mm

Maximum aperture: f/3.5

Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups (three ED glass lens elements, one aspherical lens element)

Picture angle: 76 degrees- 22 degrees 50 minutes

Minimum focus range: 0.38m (15 in.)

Max. reproduction rati 1:6.2 (.16)

Filter Size: 67mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 073 x 75.5mm (2.9 x 3.0 in.)

Weight: Approx. 390g (14.8 oz.)

Case: CL-0915 Soft Case

Included accessories: HB-32 Hood, CL-0915 Case, 67mm lens cap, rear cap