- 8x Zoom-Nikkor lens with two ED lens elements for crisp, clear images
- 5-Area Multi Autofocus with AF-Assist Illuminator
- Macro shooting as close as 3cm (1.2 in.) and Super Telephoto Macro photography as close as 50cm (19.7 in.) in 280mm equiv. telephoto range
- Continuous shooting of up to 5 full-size (3,264 x 2,448-pixel) pictures at 2.5 frames per second (fps)
- AE-BSS (Auto Exposure-BSS) for automatic selection of the best relative exposure
- Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering
- Durable, professional-grade magnesium-alloy body
- Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) for bright, accurate through-the-lens frame coverage
- Vari-angle LCD for total convenience in virtually any shooting position
- RAW image (NEF format) data recording mode
- Intelligent built-in Speedlight and accessory shoe
- Movie -- TV movie (30 fps; with audio), Small movie (15 fps; with audio), or Sepia movie (5 fps; with audio), or Time-lapse movie (30 fps; without audio)
