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