Functions:
• Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
• Playback Functions: Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom, Slide show, Histogram indication, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation
• Flash(pop-up) Modes: Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Rear-curtain sync; TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-800, 600 or 400
• White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor);
Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; white balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
• Focus Modes: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors);
Autofocus: Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
• Metering:
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
Technical Data:
• 3.0 inch LCD
• almost 100% Optical Viewfinder with 0.7x magnification
• 12.1 megapixels
• ISO Range: 200 to 6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; sensitivity decreases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, and increases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6,400
• Exposure Compensation: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
• Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
• Continuos Shooting:
1) Single-frame [S] mode,
2) Continuous low-speed [CL] mode: 1-9 frames per second,
3) Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 9 fps (9-11 fps with DX format),
4) Liveview [LV] mode,
5) Mirror-up [Mup] mode
• Self Timer: 2, 3, 10 or 20 s
• Shutter Speed: 30 sec - 1/8000 sec
• File Format: JPEG, NEF (RAW), RAW + JPEG
• CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant) Memory Storage
• Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22,
AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
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October 11th, 2007 at 9:52 am
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