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Type
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Single-lens reflex digital camera
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Type
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Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
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Lens mount
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Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
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Effective pixels
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16.2 million
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Image sensor
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36.0 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
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Total pixels
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16.6 million
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Dust-reduction system
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Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software)
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Image size (pixels)
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FX format (36x24): 4,928 x 3,280 [L], 3,696 x 2,456 [M], 2,464 x 1,640 [S] 1.2x (30x20): 4,096 x 2,720 [L], 3,072 x 2,040 [M], 2,048 x 1,360 [S] DX format (24x16): 3,200 x 2,128 [L], 2,400 x 1,592 (M), 1,600 x 1,064 (S) 5:4 (30x24): 4,096 x 3,280 [L], 3,072 x 2,456 [M], 2,048 x 1,640 [S] FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 4,928 x 2,768 [L], 3,696 x 2,072 [M], 2,464 x 1,384 [S] DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 3,200 x 1,792 [L], 2,400 x 1,344 [M], 1,600 x 896 [S] FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 4,928 x 3,280 [L], 3,696 x 2,456 [M], 2,464 x 1,640 [S] DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 3,200 x 2,128 [L], 2,400 x 1,592 [M], 1,600 x 1,064 [S] A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24x16) 1.5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs
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File format
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NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
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File format
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MOV
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Picture Control System
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Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
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Media
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XQD and Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant)
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Dual card slots
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Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
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File system
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DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
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Viewfinder
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Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Frame coverage
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FX (36x24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 1.2x (30x20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical DX (24x16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 5:4 (30x24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1 )
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Eyepoint
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18 mm (-1.0 m -1 ; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Diopter adjustment
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-3 to +1 m -1
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Focusing screen
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Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid
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Reflex mirror
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Quick return
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Depth-of-field preview
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When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
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Lens aperture
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Instant return, electronically controlled
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Compatible lenses
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Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC-NIKKOR lenses), DX lenses [using DX (24x16) image area], AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
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Speed
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1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
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Flash sync speed
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X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower
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Release modes
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S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), (self-timer), MUP (mirror up)
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Frame advance rate
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Up to approx. 10 fps (CL) or approx. 10 to 11 fps (CH)
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Self-timer
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2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels
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Metering method
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Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
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Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)
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Matrix or center-weighted metering: -1 to 20 EV Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
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Exposure meter coupling
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Combined CPU and AI
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Exposure modes
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Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)
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Exposure compensation
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-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
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Exposure bracketing
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
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Exposure lock
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Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
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ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
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ISO 100 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3 or 4 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
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Active D-Lighting
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Can be selected from auto, extra high +2/+1, high, normal, low or off
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ADL bracketing
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2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
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Autofocus
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Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors)
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Autofocus
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Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
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Detection range
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-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Lens servo
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Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); continuous-servo autofocus (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
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Lens servo
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Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); full-time servo autofocus (AF-F) Manual focus (M)
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Focus point
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Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
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AF-area modes
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Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
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AF-area modes
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Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
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Focus lock
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Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo autofocus) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
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Flash control
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TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels is available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
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Flash modes
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Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync; auto FP high-speed sync supported
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Flash compensation
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-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
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Flash bracketing
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
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Flash-ready indicator
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Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory shoe
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ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
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Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash, and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
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Sync terminal
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ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
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White balance
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Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K); all with fine-tuning
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White balance bracketing
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
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Modes
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Live view photography (quiet or silent), movie live view
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Frame size (pixels) and frame rate
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1,920 x 1,080; 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p 1,920 x 1,080 crop; 30p, 25p, 24p 1,280 x 720; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p 640 x 424; 30p, 25p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; all options support both high and normal image quality
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Video compression
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H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Audio recording format
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Linear PCM
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Audio recording device
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Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
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ISO sensitivity
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Automatically adjusted in the range ISO 200 to 12800 or ISO 200 to Hi 4
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Maximum length
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29 min. 59 s (20 min. depending on frame size/rate and movie quality settings)
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Other options
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Index marking, time-lapse photography
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Monitor
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8-cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170°viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
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Playback
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Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display, auto image rotation, voice memo input and playback, and IPTC information embedding and display
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USB
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Hi-Speed USB
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HDMI output
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Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor
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Audio input
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
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Audio output
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
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10-pin remote terminal
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Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
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Ethernet
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RJ-45 connector
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Peripheral connector
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For Wireless Transmitter WT-5A/B/C/D
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Supported languages
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Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
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Battery
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One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18
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AC adapter
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AC Adapter EH-6b; requires Power Connector EP-6 (available separately)
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Tripod socket
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1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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Approx. 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm/6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in.
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Weight
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Approx. 1,340 g/2 lb 15.3 oz with battery and XQD memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1,180 g/2 lb 9.6 oz (camera body only)
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Operating environment
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Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: less than 85% (no condensation)
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Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area)
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18, Battery Charger MH-26, USB Cable UC-E15, Camera Strap AN-DC7, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-6, USB Cable Clip, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit
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- 15.4 MB 1100 92
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit
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- 7.2 MB 2400 200
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit
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- 19.4 MB 872 75
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NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit
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- 8.9 MB 1900 172
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit
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- 13.9 MB 1500 98
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit
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- 6.6 MB 3200 200
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit
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- 7.9 MB 2700 196
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NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit
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- 17.0 MB 1200 76
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NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit
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- 26.5 MB 1100 77
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NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit
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- 12.0 MB 2400 133
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NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit
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- 15.3 MB 1900 114
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NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit
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- 34.3 MB 872 69
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TIFF (RGB)
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Large Medium Small 49.1 MB 28.3 MB 13.2 MB 612 1000 2200 55 59 66
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TIFF (RGB)
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Large Medium Small 21.5 MB 12.6 MB 6.2 MB 1400 2300 4700 61 68 83
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JPEG fine 3
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Large Medium Small 7.9 MB 5.4 MB 3.0 MB 2900 4600 8500 170 200 200
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JPEG fine 3
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Large Medium Small 3.7 MB 2.8 MB 1.9 MB 5800 8800 13500 200 200 200
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JPEG normal 3
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Large Medium Small 2.3 MB 1.6 MB 1.1 MB 11100 16200 24400 200 200 200
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JPEG normal 3
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Large Medium Small 4.5 MB 2.8 MB 1.6 MB 5600 9000 15700 182 200 200
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JPEG basic 3
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Large Medium Small 2.2 MB 1.5 MB 0.9 MB 10800 16800 27100 200 200 200
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JPEG basic 3
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Large Medium Small 1.2 MB 0.9 MB 0.7 MB 20300 28700 40700 200 200 200
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SONY
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S series QD-S32 32 GB
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SanDisk
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Extreme Pro SDCFXP 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
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Lexar Media
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Professional UDMA 1000x 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
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Release Date
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First seen
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1 May 2011
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