Main Features

• Rapid 7 fps*1 or 8 fps*2 continuous shooting (CIPA Guidelines)
• Refined D-Movie function including an external microphone input for clear stereo sound recordings
• Multi-CAM 3500DX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
• Large, bright viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94 magnification
• Nikon’s original DX-format CMOS image sensor; 12.3 effective megapixels
• Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, delivers more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance
• Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
• Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
• Durable shutter unit proven by 150,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera
• Easy-to-access Live View modes enable ease of shooting while composing on the LCD monitor
• Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
• Active D-Lighting allows bracketing images up to five frames
• Built-in flash with 16mm lens coverage and Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control that commands Advanced Wireless Lighting
• Highly efficient energy-saving design allows as many as 950 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (CIPA Standards)
• Versatile in-camera Retouch Menus enable enhancement of images without using a computer
• Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output
• Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability up to approx. 2,950 shots*3 per charge (CIPA Standards)
• Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2, and Image Authentication Software (all optional) enable more advanced operation and image editing