Exposure
Metering mode T
Metering method • Ma: 3D color matrix metering II
• Center-w:
circle in center of frame
• Spot metering : Meters 3.5-mm cir
frame) centered on selected focus point
Range (ISO100, f/1.4
lens, 20°C/68°F)
• Ma: 0
• Spot metering : 2
Exposure meter
coupling
CPU
Mode
Auto modes (i auto; j auto ); pr
auto with P ); shutter-priority auto (S);
apertureA); manual ( M); scene modes
(k portrait; m sporn close up; o night portrait);
special e% night vision; S super vivid;
Tpop; Uphoto illustration; ' toy camera e ect;
(miniature e ect; 3selective color; 1 silhouette;
2high key; 3low key)
Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 P,
S, A, M, scene, and % modes
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with A( L) button
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended
Exposure Index)
ISO 100
control available
Active D-Lighting On, o
Foc
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with
T
cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range
approx. 0.5 – 3m/1ft 8in. – 9ft10 in.)
Detection range –1
Lens servo • Autof:
Single-serAF-S ); continuous-servo
AF (AF-C ); auto AF-S/AF-C selecAF-A ); predictive focus
tracking activated automatically according to subject status
• Manual f: Electronic range
Focus point Can be selected from 11 f
AF-area mode Single-point AF
3D-tracking (11 points)
Focus lock F
halfway (single-serA( L) button
Flash
Built-in
i, k, n, o, S, T, U, ': Auto
P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number Approx. 7/22, 8/26 with manual
20°C/68°F)
Flash control TTL: i-
available with built-in ll-
digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted
metering, standard i-
metering
Flash mode A
slow sync with red-eye reduction, ll-
reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction,
rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-cur
Flash compensation Can be adjusted by –3 P,
S, A, M, and scene modes
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in
charged;
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety
lock
Nikon Creative Lighting
System (
i-
Color Information Communication, AF-assist f
area AF
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balance Auto, incandescent,
manual with ne
Live view
Lens servo • Autof: SingleAF-S ); full-time
(AF-F )
• Manual f
AF-area mode F
tracking AF
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects
focus point automatically when face-priority AF or
subject-tracking AF is selec
Automatic scene
selection
Available in i and j modes
Movie
Metering T
Metering method Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and
frame rate
•
•
Actual frame rates for 60p
59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options
support both ★ high and normal image quality
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Audio recording device Built-in monaural microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity ISO 100
Monitor
Monitor 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (
170 ° viewing angle, appro
brightness adjustment
Playback
Playback F
playback with playback zoom, playback z
playback face zoom, movie pla
movie slide shows, hist
information, location data display
picture rating, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connec
built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output T
Bluetooth
Communication
protocols
Bluetooth Speci cation
Operating frequency • Bluetooth : 2402–2480 MHz
• Bluetooth Lo: 2402–2480 MHz
Maximum output
power
• Bluetooth : 1.2 dBm (EIRP)
• Bluetooth Lo: 1.2 dBm (EIRP)
Range (line of sight) Appr
may vary with signal strength and presence or absence
of obstacles
Pow
Battery One EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery
AC adapter EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP
connector (available separately)
Tripod sock
Tripod sock
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions ( Approx. 124 × 97 × 69.5mm (4.9 × 3.9 × 2.8in.)
Weight Approx. 415g (14.7oz) with batt
but without body cap; approx. 365g/12.9oz (camera
body only)
Operating environment
T 0°C – 40°C (+32°F – 104°F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
❚❚ MH-24 Battery Charger
Rated input AC 100
Rated output DC 8.4
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Appro
temperature of 25°C (77°F) when no charge r
Operating temperature 0°C – 40°C (+32°F – 104°F)
Dimensions ( Approx. 70 × 26 × 97mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), ex
plug adapter
Weight Approx. 96 g (3.4 oz), excluding plug adapter
The symbols on this product represent the f
mAC, pDC, qClass II equipment (The construction of the produc
insulated.)
❚❚ EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.2
Operating temperature 0°C – 40°C (+32°F – 104°F)
Dimensions ( Approx. 38 × 53 × 14mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6in.)
Weight Approx. 49g (1.7oz), excluding terminal co
Recycle rechargeable batteries in accor
Battery Life
The movie footage or number of shots that can be r
charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery
the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed
Sample
• Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIP: Approximately
1550shots
• Movies : Approximat
❚❚ Lenses
This section provides lens speci
Note that some of the lenses below may not be a
countries or regions
AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Lenses
Type T
Focal length 18 – 55mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5 – 5.6
Lens construction 12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lens elements)
Angle of view 76° – 28° 50´
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)
Distance information Output t
Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing Autof
ring for manual focus
Vibration reduction Lv oice c oil m otors (
Minimum focus distance 0.25m (0.9ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm F
Aperture range • 18mm focal length : f/3.5
• 55mm f: f/5.6
The minimum aperture displayed may vary depending
on the size of the exposure increment selected with the
camera.
Metering F
Filter-attachment size 55mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions Appro
from camera lens mount
Weight Approx. 205g (7.3oz)
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKK
f/4.5–6.3G ED Lenses
Type T
Focal length 70 – 300mm
Maximum aperture f/4.5 – 6.3
Lens construction 14 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED lens element)
Angle of view 22° 50´
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (70, 100, 135, 200, 300)
Distance information Output t
Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing Autof
ring for manual focus
Vibration reduction (AF-P
DX NIKKOR 70–300mm
f/4.5–6.3G ED VR only)
Lens shift using v oice c oil m otors (
Minimum focus distance 1.1 m (3.7 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm F
Aperture range • 70mm focal length : f/4.5
• 300mm f: f/6.3
The minimum aperture displayed may vary depending
on the size of the exposure increment selected with the
camera.
Metering F
Filter-attachment size 58 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions Appro
from camera lens mount ange)
Weight • AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR: Appr
(14.7oz)
• AF-P DX NIKK: Approx. 400 g
(14.2oz)
•
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device, pursuant to P
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generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr
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