10.2-Megapixel effective DX format CCD imager
High performance: 0.15 sec. power up and 50ms shutter release time
Continuous capture @ 5fps up to 37 JPEG|22 NEF
Accepts Nikon F-mount lenses (with 1.5x|2x FOV multiplier)
Compressed RAW, JPEG and TIFF file formats
Program AE, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and Manual exposure modes
Creative in-camera effects, Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure
Advanced 3D-Color Matrix Metering II prevents highlight blowouts and loss of detail in shadow areas
Shutter speeds from 1|8,000 to 30 seconds, flash sync up to 1|250
11 area AF with 7 area Wide AF with dynamic tracking, single or continuous servo modes
Adobe sRGB and 2 sRGB color spaces with support for sYCC color range
2.5-inch color LCD with 170-degree viewing angle
Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600 in 1|3, 1|2 or 1 EV steps
Noise Reduction for long exposures, High ISO Noise Reduction for ISO 400 and above
i-TTL with the SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights for Nikon?s Creative Lighting System compatibility
CompactFlash Type I or II storage, Microdrive and FAT-32 compatible
Faster CF read|write speeds than any previous Nikon dSLR
Secure interface with memory card via Lexar LockTight CF cards
Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
USB 2.0 hi-speed data and control interface
High-capacity Li-ion battery for up to 1800 shots per charge
Support for the new Wireless Transmitter WT-3