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Innovative Vari-angle monitor, outstanding image quality and digital SLR movie function

2009 Release



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Main Features
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Main Features


  • New 2.7-in. 230k-dot Vari-angle monitor swings down approximately 90° and rotates 180°
  • Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System
  • Specially designed EXPEED image processing system
  • One-touch access to Live View, which includes face priority AF and subject tracking
  • D-SLR movie function: D-Movie, selectable from 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or 1,280 x 720 pixels in AVI format
  • 19 Scene Modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting and other settings for superior image quality
  • Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance and is also integrated with the Face Detection System
  • Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
  • Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
  • Picture Control System offers Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
  • Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including several new retouch options such as Soft Filter and Color Outline
  • Incredibly low-noise performance throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200; can be set to ISO 100 and ISO 6400 equivalents
  • Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 17.9 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
  • Up to 4 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control
  • Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 510 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
  • Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output
  • Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
  • Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
  • Lightweight compact body



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