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Specifications
Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with
electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
Exposure modes ¡: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible)
™: Shutter-Priority Auto
£: Aperture-Priority Auto
¢: Manual
Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
Lens • D- or G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible
•PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: All functions except
autofocus and exposure modes other than Manual possible
without shifting and/or tilting the lens
•AF Nikkor other than D/G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF):
All functions except 3D Matrix Metering possible
•AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and
autofocus possible
•IX-Nikko: Cannot be used
•Non-CPU: Usable in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual
exposure mode, Center-Weighted or Spot Metering
Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum
aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (–3 to
+1m
–1
)
Eyepoint 21mm (at –1.0m
–1
)
Focusing screen B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III, interchangeable with
optional E-type screen with grid
Viewfinder frame Approx. 96%
coverage
Finder magnification
Approx. 0.70x with 50mm lens set to infinity and –1.0m
–1
Viewfinder Focus indications, metering system, shutter speed lock, AE
information lock, shutter speed, aperture lock, aperture, exposure mode,
electronic analog exposure display, exposure compensation,
frame counter/exposure compensation value, ready-light, five
sets of focus brackets (area)
Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type
Lens aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus
module
•Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal
temperature)
Lens servo • Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual
focus (M)
•Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject’s status
in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)
Focus area One of five focus areas can be selected
AF Area mode •Single Area AF
•Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject
Priority is available)
Focus lock Focus is locked by pressing ‚ button or lightly pressing
shutter release button in Single Servo AF
Metering system TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens
used)
•3D Matrix Metering
•Center-Weighted Metering: Approx. 75% of the meter’s
sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm dia. circle
•Spot Metering: 4mm dia. circle (approx. 1% of entire
frame)
Metering range 3D Matrix Metering: EV 0-21
Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21
Spot Metering: EV 3-21
(at normal temperature, ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Exposure meter coupling
CPU and AI combined
Exposure compensation
Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range, in 1/3 steps
Auto Exposure Lock
Detected exposure value locked by pressing ‚ button
Auto Exposure/Flash Number of shots: two or three; compensation steps: 1/3,
Exposure Bracketing 1/2, 2/3 or 1 steps
Film speed setting
•DX or manual selectable (manual setting effective over DX
detected film speed)
•Film speed range: DX: ISO25-5000, Manual: ISO 6-6400 in
1/3 steps
Miscellaneous
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