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Digital SlR

CompaRiSon guiDe winteR 2008

All products indicated by trademark symbols are trademarked and/or registered by their respective companies. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2008 Nikon Inc.

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nikon Digital SlR CameRaS

the poweR oF Digital photogRaphy DeFineD

The sheer power, speed, control, and versatility to match the creative demands of the world’s award-winning professional photographers. The ease of use that allows beginners to faithfully preserve unforgettable family moments. Whatever your priorities, Nikon digital SLRs offer the innovative technology, precision engineering, and reliably superior performance to produce breathtaking images that make you proud.

Nikon offers a comprehensive and exciting lineup of next-generation digital SLR cameras whose exclusive technologies deliver extraordinary image quality. Our new flagship D3, featuring an FX-format imaging sensor and other innovations, redefines the power and versatility of digital photography for professionals. The new D300, our most advanced DX-format digital SLR, will inspire enthusiasts and professionals alike with its agility, speed, and spectacular imaging performance, and the D200 offers demanding photographers the quality and performance they expect. The innovative D60 captures great pictures and the fun of photography for everyone, and the D40 and D40 X enable anyone to catch incredible moments.

Every model offers the distinct advantage of compatibility with legendary autofocus NIKKOR lenses. All the featured Nikon digital SLRs allow you to take advantage of Nikons cutting-edge SB-800, SB-600 and SB-400 Speedlights with i-TTL flash-control technology. In addition, all are fully compatible with one of the amazing Wireless Close-Up Speedlight Systems.

Whatever Nikon digital SLR you choose, you will possess the power and performance you need to create outstanding images that reflect your unique vision.

© Tony Sweet © Blaine Harrington

Fpo

D3 extRaoRDinaRy SpeeD ...

unCompRomiSeD veRSatility

Redefining professional digital photography, the groundbreaking Nikon D3 digital SLR delivers both extraordinary speed and ultra-high resolution

— at up to 9 fps, with exceptional low-noise performance at up to 6400 ISO. The Nikon-original

12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor, teamed with exclusive Nikon EXPEED digital image processing concept, faithfully captures incredible edge-to-edge sharpness, rich color depth, and broad tonal range for astonishing images and unparalleled pro versatility.

D300 exCeptional agility...

inSpiReD peRFoRmanCe

Agility, speed, and spectacular imaging performance converge in the Nikon D300 to create an amazingly versatile digital SLR that is ready to capture your vision —at up to 6 fps

(8 fps with the optional MB-D10 grip). With a high-resolution, 12.3-megapixel DX-format image sensor and many advanced features from the flagship D3 D-SLR, including the EXPEED digital image processing concept, the D300 takes the

DX-format to a new level.

D200

FaSteR. SmaRteR.

StRongeR.

Faster when it counts, more rugged where it matters, and more intelligent where it’s essential, the Nikon D200 digital SLR assures breathtaking performance and image quality that will gratify demanding photographers. Featuring a

10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD image sensor and 11-area AF system, the D200 performs to an exclusive standard achievable only with Nikon.

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© Dave Black © Arthur Meyerson d80 eXpert desigN...

Use With pAssioN

The versatile Nikon D80 digital SLR expands the capabilities of aspiring photographers with its new 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD image sensor and high-resolution image-processing engine, which features technology developed for our professional cameras. The improved 11-area

AF system, 2.5-inch wide-angle LCD monitor,

In-Camera Editing, and other advanced features deliver exciting, responsive performance-and an easy way to create exceptional images.

d60 iNCrediBle piCtUres...

iNCrediBle possiBilities... iNCrediBly eAsy!

The D60 digital SLR delivers all the power and versatility of the DX-format, with a 10.2-megapixel image sensor, Nikon’s original EXPEED image processing concept, an innovative dust reduction system, and much more. Just as impressive, though, is all the fun it delivers, with In-Camera Editing, on-board help, a compact body, and when you need it, fully automatic operation, for stunning pictures without complications. With the D60, you get both great pictures and loads of picture-taking fun.

d40 d40X iNCrediBle piCtUres... eveN eAsier

Nikon’s smallest digital SLRs ever, the D40 and D40X pack high performance, advanced features, and exceptional ease-of-use in compact, beautifully styled bodies ready to go everywhere.

With their DX-format CCD imaging sensors —

10.2-megapixels in the D40X, 6.1-megapixels in the D40—advanced 3D Color Matrix Metering II, the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G

ED II lens (supplied with the D40), quick startup, and the many automatic features, you’ll capture more great pictures with a lot less work.

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Nikkor leNses

the deFiNiNg streNgth oF the Nikon system

Among the many good reasons for purchasing a Nikon digital SLR camera, the best, for most photographers, is NIKKOR lenses. With our passionate commitment to lens manufacturing, from the design through to production of our own glass, NIKKOR lenses continue to deliver innovative optical technology, superior mechanical operation and unsurpassed imaging performance.

Nikon oFFers AN eXteNsive liNe oF Nikkor leNses, including more than 45 autofocus lenses, enabling photographers to meet virtually any photographic challenge. For more information on NIKKOR lenses visit, www.nikonusa.com

AF-s Nikkor 14-24mm

F/2.8g ed

Fast, ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom

2 ED-(Extra-low Dispersion)

Glass Elements

Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat

AF-s dX Zoom-Nikkor

17-55mm F/2.8g iF-ed

Fast 3.2x wide-angle zoom

ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

AF-S Silent Wave Motor

AF-s dX Zoom-Nikkor

18-135mm F/3.5-5.6g iF-ed

Versatile, 7.5x Zoom

Compact, AF-S Silent Wave Motor

ED-(Extra - low Dispersion) Glass

AF-s vr dX Zoom-Nikkor

18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g iF-ed

High performance 11x Zoom

ED-(Extra - low Dispersion) Glass

VR II (Vibration Reduction)

AF-s Nikkor 24-70mm

F/2.8g ed

Fast 2.9x AF-S wide to Tele Zoom

2-ED (Extra-low Dispersion)

Glass Elements

Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat

18mm 24mm 35mm 55mm 85mm

Nikon speedlights

Where iNNovAtioN spArks imAgiNAtioN

The Nikon Creative Lighting System offers a comprehensive selection of revolutionary lighting tools to match virtually any need. Featuring the world’s most intelligent and versatile flash units, the system offers unprecedented levels of accuracy, automation, integration and control.

the Nikon Wireless Close-Up speedlight system is offered in two configurations, R1 and R1C1, to match your specific needs. Complete and ready to go right out of the box, both configurations feature two SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlights, as well as a completely integrated array of system accessories, including the SX-1 Attachment

Ring (for mounting SB-R200s on the lens), color filter sets, freestanding light stands, and more.

sB-800 speedlight

Nikon’s most powerful flagship

Speedlight; full-featured for

Nikon high performance digital

SLRs, and anyone looking to build a compact lighting system along with other SB-800, SB-600 and

SB-R200 Speedlights. It works as a powerful stand alone Speedlight and as a remote or master unit to command other wireless remote

Speedlights.

sB-600 speedlight

Offering add-on power and coverage, the SB-600 is an ideal blend of performance, versatility and value. It also serves as an additional wireless

Speedlight for multiple flash setups.

sB-400 speedlight

Compact, lightweight, and economical, the SB-400

Speedlight combines Nikon’s i-TTL intelligent flash capabilities with the utmost in simplicity.

When added flash range and bounce versatility are all that’s needed, the SB-400 is the perfect solution.

sB-r200 speedlight

Built for Nikon’s Wireless

Close-Up Speedlight System, this unit is also perfect as an additional wireless Speedlight.

Recommended for use with the D3 and D2XS with SU-800

Wireless Commander or D300,

D200 and D80 with a built-in commander mode.

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85mm

AF-s vr dX Zoom-Nikkor

55-200mm F/4-5.6g iF-ed

Ultra-compact 3.6x Zoom

VR (Vibration Reduction)

AF-S Silent Wave Motor

AF-s vr Zoom-Nikkor

70-200mm F/2.8g iF-ed

Fast 2.8x Tele Zoom

AF-S Silent Wave Motor

VR (Vibration Reduction)

AF-s vr Zoom-Nikkor

70-300mm F/4.5-5.6g iF-ed

4.3x Tele Zoom

ED-(Extra - low Dispersion) Glass

VR II (Vibration Reduction)

AF-s dX Nikkor

16-85mm F/3.5-5.6g ed vr

Compact 5.3x Zoom

2 ED-(Extra-low Dispersion)

Glass Elements

VR II (Vibration Reduction)

AF-s miCro Nikkor

60mm F/2.8g iF-ed

AF-S Macro Lens with Silent Wave Motor

ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat

105mm 135mm 200mm

r1C1 oUtFit

(d3, d60, d40 and d40X)

300mm © Dave Black

r1 oUtFit

(d300, d200 and d80)

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digitAl slr CompArisoN ChArt

Lens mount

Effective Pixels

Image Sensor

Image Size (pixels)

D3

Nikon F Bayonet

12.1 million pixels

Fx Format CMOS sensor,

23.9 x 36mm

Fx Format

4,256 x 2,832 [L]

3,184 x 2,120 [M]

2,128 x 1,416 [S]

Dx Format

2,784 x 1,848 [L]

2,080 x 1,384 [M]

1,392 x 920 [S]

5:4 Format

3,552 x 2,832 [L]

2,656 x 2,120 [M]

1,776 x 1,416 [S]

D300

Nikon F Bayonet

12.3 million pixels

Dx Format CMOS sensor,

23.6 x 15.8mm

D200

Nikon F Bayonet

10.2 million pixels

Dx Format RGB CCD

23.6 x 15.8mm

Dx Format

4,288 x 2,848 [L]

3,216 x 2,136 [M]

2,144 x 1,424 [S]

Dx Format

3,872 x 2,592 [L]

2,896 x 1,944 [M]

1,936 x 1,296 [S]

D80

Nikon F Bayonet

10.2 million pixels

Dx Format RGB CCD

23.6 x 15.8mm

Dx Format

3,872 x 2,592 [L]

2,896 x 1,944 [M]

1,936 x 1,296 [S]

D60

Nikon F Bayonet

10.2 million pixels

Dx Format RGB CCD

23.6×15.8mm

Dx Format

3,872 x 2,592 [L]

2,896 x 1,944 [M]

1,936 x 1,296 [S]

D40x

Nikon F Bayonet

10.2 million pixels

Dx Format RGB CCD

23.6×15.8mm

Dx Format

3,872 x 2,592 [L]

2,896 x 1,944 [M]

1,936 x 1,296 [S]

D40

Nikon F Bayonet

6.1 million pixels

Dx Format RGB CCD

23.7 x 15.6mm

wvz3,008 x 2,000 [L]

2,256 x 1,496 [M]

1,504 x 1,000 [S]

ISO Sensitivity Range

Storage Media

Dust Sensor Cleaning Unit

File types

White Balance

200 to 6,400 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3

EV, LO-0.3, LO-0.7 LO-1.0,

HI-0.3, HI-0.7, HI-1.0 and HI-2

Dual CF memory cards

No

1)JPEG-3 levels fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8) Basic (1:16)

2)NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit selectable

3)NEF (RAW);Lossless compressed, Compressed,

Uncompressed

4)Uncompressed TIFF

200 to 3,200 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3

EV, LO-0.3, LO-0.7 LO-1.0,

HI-0.3, HI-0.7, HI-1.0 and HI-2

100 to 1,600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3

EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1

100 to 1,600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3

EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1

100 to 1,600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1

EV, plus Hi-1 setting (3200 equivalent)

100 to 1,600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1

EV, plus Hi-1 setting (3200 equivalent)

200 to 1,600, (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1

EV, plus Hi-1 setting (3200 equivalent)

CF memory card

Yes

1) JPEG-3 levels fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8) Basic (1:16)

2) NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit selectable

3) NEF (RAW); Lossless compressed, Compressed,

Uncompressed

4) Uncompressed TIFF

1) Auto (hybrid with 1,005pixel RGB Sensor, CMOS image sensor and Scene

Recognition System)

2) 7 Preset steps with fine tuning

3) Color temperature setting (Kelvin)

4) 2-9 exposure white balance bracketing

1) Auto (hybrid with 1,005pixel RGB Sensor, CMOS image sensor and Scene

Recognition System)

2) 7 Preset steps with fine tuning

3) Color temperature setting (Kelvin)

4) 2-9 exposure white balance bracketing

CF memory card

No

1) JPEG-3 levels fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8) Basic (1:16)

2) NEF (RAW); Lossless compressed, Compressed,

Uncompressed

3) Uncompressed TIFF

1) Auto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel

RGB sensor)

2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting

(Kelvin)

3) Preset white balance

4) White balance bracketing

SD memory card

No

1) JPEG-3 levels

Fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8)

Basic (1:16)

2) NEF (RAW)

1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel

RGB sensor)

2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting

(Kelvin)

3) Preset white balance

4) White balance bracketing

SD memory card

(SD-HC compatible)

Yes

1) JPEG-3 levels

Fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8)

Basic (1:16)

2) NEF (RAW)

1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel

RGB sensor)

2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting

(Kelvin),

3) Preset white balance

4) White balance bracketing

SD memory card

(SD-HC compatible)

No

1) JPEG-3 levels

Fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8)

Basic (1:16)

2) NEF (RAW)

1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel

RGB sensor)

2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting

(Kelvin)

3) Preset white balance

SD memory card

(SD-HC compatible)

No

1) JPEG-3 levels

Fine (1:4)

Normal (1:8)

Basic (1:16)

2) NEF (RAW)

1) Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel

RGB sensor)

2) Six (6) manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting

(Kelvin)

3) Preset white balance

LCD Monitor

Playback Function

LiveView Modes

3.0-in, 920,000-dot, VGA, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow

5) RGB histogram indication,

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

3.0-in, 920,000-dot, lowtemperature polysilicon

TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to

170-degree wide-angle viewing

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow

5) RGB histogram indication

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

1) Hand Held: TTL Phase

Difference AF w/ 51 AF focus areas

2) Tripod: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area

3) Remote using PC and optional Camera Control

Pro 2 software

1) Hand Held: TTL Phase

Difference AF w/ 51 AF focus areas

2) Tripod: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area

3) Remote using PC and optional Camera Control

Pro 2 software

No

2.5-in., 230,000-dot, lowtemperature polysilicon

TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to

170-degree wide-angle viewing

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow

5) RGB histogram indication

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

8) Auto image rotation

2.5-in., 230,000-dot, lowtemperature polysilicon

TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to

170-degree wide-angle viewing

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion)

5) RGB histogram indication

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

8) Auto image rotation

No

2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low- temperature polysilicon

TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing

2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low- temperature polysilicon

TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing

2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low- temperature polysilicon

TFT LCD with brightness adjustment allows up to 170-degree wide-angle viewing

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow

5) RGB histogram indication

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

8) Auto image rotation

9) Retouch history

10) Stop-Motion Movie

No

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow

5) RGB histogram indication

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

8) Auto image rotation

9) Retouch history

No

1) Full frame

2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)

3) Zoom

4) Slideshow

5) RGB histogram indication

6) Shooting data

7) Highlight point display

8) Auto image rotation

9) Retouch history

No

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Interface/

Connectivity

Text Input

Compatible

Lenses

Viewfinder

Type

D3

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

(Mini-B connector) HDMI

Output: supports HDMI version 1.3a, type A connector, Dual CF Card slots, Type II: supports

UDMA, supports firmware updates via CF cards

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitorand multi-selector; stored in Exif header

D300

USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)

(Mini-B connector); HDMI

Output: supports HDMI version 1.3a, type A connector, CF card slot: supports UDMA, supports firmware updates via

CF cards

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multiselector; stored in Exif header

All functions possible with all AF NIKKOR lenses

(including; AF-I, AF-S,

Dx, VR and D-/G-type).

Many functions possible with other NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Non-AI lenses, Ix

NIKKOR lenses and AF

NIKKOR lenses for F3AF cannot be used.

All functions possible with all AF NIKKOR lenses

(including; AF-I, AF-S,

Dx, VR and D-/G-type).

Many functions possible with other NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Non-AI lenses, Ix

NIKKOR lenses and AF

NIKKOR lenses for F3AF cannot be used.

D200

USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (Mini-

B connector); CF card slot: supports firmware updates via CF cards

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with

LCD monitor and multiselector; stored in Exif header

All functions possible with all AF NIKKOR lenses (including AF-S,

Dx, VR and D-/G-type).

Many functions possible with other NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Ix NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-AI lenses, Ix NIKKOR lenses and AF NIKKOR lenses for

F3AF cannot be used.

SLR optical-type fixed eyelevel pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to

+1m -1 ), Eyepiece shutter provided

SLR optical-type fixed eyelevel pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment

(-2.0 to +1.0m

-1 )

Optical-type fixed eyelevel pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment

(-2.0 to +1.0m

-1 )

D80

USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (Mini-

B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with

LCD monitor and multiselector; stored in Exif header

All functions possible with all AF NIKKOR lenses

(including AF-S, Dx, VR and D-/G-type). Many functions possible with other NIKKOR lenses.

Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Ix NIKKOR lenses cannot be used.Non-AI lenses, Ix NIKKOR lenses and AF NIKKOR lenses for

F3AF cannot be used.

Optical-type fixed eyelevel pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment

(-2.0 to +1.0m

-1 )

D60

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-

B connector) SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards

D40x

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-

B connector) SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards

D40

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-

B connector) SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text

input available with

LCD monitor and multi- selector: stored in Exif header

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with

LCD monitor and multiselector; stored in Exif header

All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other

G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. Many functions possible with other

NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Ix

NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-AI lenses, Ix

NIKKOR lenses and AF

NIKKOR lenses for F3AF cannot be used

Fixed eye-level penta-

Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment

(-1.7 to +0.5m

-1 )

All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other

G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. Many functions possible with other

NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Ix

NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-AI lenses, Ix

NIKKOR lenses and AF

NIKKOR lenses for F3AF cannot be used.

Fixed eye-level penta-

Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment

(-1.7 to +0.5m

-1 )

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with

LCD monitor and multiselector; stored in Exif header

All functions possible with all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. All functions except AF with all other

G or D type AF-NIKKOR lenses. Many functions possible with other

NIKKOR lenses. Refer to individual product brochure and/or product instruction manual for complete details. Ix

NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-AI lenses, Ix

NIKKOR lenses and AF

NIKKOR lenses for F3AF cannot be used.

Fixed eye-level penta-

Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment

(-1.7 to +0.5m

-1 )

Approx. 100%

Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity; -1.0m

-1

Approx. 100%

Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens set to infinity; -1.0m

-1

Approx. 95%

Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m

-1

Approx. 95%

Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m

Approx. 95%

Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m

-1

Approx. 95%

Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m

-1

Approx. 95%

Approx. 0.80x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m

-1

Viewfinder Frame

Coverage and

Magnification

Viewfinder Accessories

(optional)

Focusing Screen

Optional Focusing

Screens

Autofocus System

AF Lens Servo

Focus Area/Sensors

1) DG-2 Eyepiece

Magnifier

2) DK-14/17A Anti-Fog

Eyepiece

3) DK-19 Rubber Eye Cup

4) DK-17M Magnifying

Eyepiece

5) DR-5 Right Angle

Viewing Attachment

6) DK-18 Eyepiece

Adapter

7) DK17c series Eyepiece

Correction Lenses

Type B BriteView Clear

Matte Screen VI

1) DR-6 Angle Finder

2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m-1)

3) DK-21M Eyepiece

Magnifier

Type-B BriteView Clear

Matte Screen Mark II with

Superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

1) DR-6 Angle Finder

2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m -1 )

3) DK-21M Eyepiece

Magnifier

Type-B BriteView Clear

Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

1) DR-6 Angle Finder

2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m -1 )

3) DK-21M Eyepiece

Magnifier

1) DR-6 Angle Finder

2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m

3) DG-2 Eyepiece

Magnifier

-1 )

Type-B BriteView Clear

Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

Type-B BriteView Clear

Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

1) DR-6 Angle Finder.

2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m -1 )

3) DG-2 Eyepiece

Magnifier

Type-B BriteView Clear

Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

Type-E with grid No No No No No

1) DR-6 Angle Finder.

2) Eyepiece correction lenses (-5 to +3m -1 )

3) DG-2 Eyepiece

Magnifier

Type-B BriteView Clear

Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

No

TTL phase detection,

Nikon Multi-CAM 3500Fx autofocus module

TTL phase detection,

Nikon Multi-CAM 3500Dx autofocus module

1) Single servo AF [S],

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) Manual focus [M]

4) Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject’s status in [S] or [C] AF using Scene

Recognition System

1) Single servo AF [S],

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) Manual focus [M]

4) Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject’s status in [S] or [C] AF using Scene

Recognition System

TTL phase detection by

Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with

AF-assist illuminator

1) Single Servo AF [S]

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) Manual [M]

4) Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject’s status in [S] or [C] AF

TTL phase detection by

Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with

AF-assist illuminator

1) Single Servo AF [S]

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) AF-A : auto AF-S/AF-C selection

4) Manual [M]

5) Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject’s status

TTL phase detection by

Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with

AF-assist illuminator

1) Single Servo AF [S]

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) AF-A: auto AF-S/AF-C selection

4) Manual [M]

TTL phase detection by

Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with

AF-assist illuminator

1) Single Servo AF [S],

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) AF-A : auto AF-S/AF-C selection

4) Manual [M]

TTL phase detection by

Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with

AF-assist illuminator

1) Single Servo AF [S],

2) Continuous servo AF [C]

3) AF-A : auto AF-S/AF-C selection

4) Manual [M]

51 area or 11 areas; any single area can be selected

51 area or 11 areas; any single area can be selected

11 focus areas or 7 Area

Wide-AF mode; any single area can be selected in either mode

11 focus areas; any single area can be selected; center focus area can be switched from normal to wide-frame operation

3 focus areas: any single area can be selected

3 focus areas: any single area can be selected

3 focus areas: any single area can be selected

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AF Area Mode

Exposure Metering System

Exposure Metering Range

Exposure Modes

Exposure Compensation

Auto Exposure Lock

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Top Framing Rate

Shutter type

Shutter Speed Range

High IS0 Noise Reduction

D3

1) Single Area AF

2) 9 Group Dynamic AF

3) 21 Group Dynamic AF

4) 51 Group Dynamic

5) 51 Group Dynamic with

3D Focus Tracking

6) 51 Auto Area using

51 points

1) 1,005-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II with

Scene Recognition System

2) Variable Centerweighted

3) Spot: Meters 4.0mm

diameter circle (approx.

1.5% of frame) on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or Center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

D300

1) Single Area AF

2) 9 Group Dynamic AF

3) 21 Group Dynamic AF

4) 51 Group Dynamic

5) 51 Group Dynamic with

3D Focus Tracking

6) 51 Auto Area using

51 points

1) 1,005-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II with

Scene Recognition System

2) Variable Centerweighted

3) Spot: Meters 3.0 mm diameter circle (approx.

2.0% of frame) on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or Center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

D200

1) Single Area AF

2) Dynamic-area AF

3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority

1) 1005-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II

2) Variable Centerweighted

3) Spot: Meters 3.0mm diameter circle (approx.

2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or Center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

D80

1) Single Area AF

2) Dynamic Area AF

3) Auto-area AF

1) 420-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II

2) Variable Centerweighted

3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx.

2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or Center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering))

D60

1) Single Area AF,

2) Dynamic Area AF

3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority

1) 420-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II

2) Center-weighted

3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm

diameter circle (approx.

2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

1) Programmed Auto with flexible program

2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S]

3) Aperture Priority

Auto [A]

4) Manual

±5 in EV increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2,

2/3, or 1 EV steps

1) up to 9 frames per second at full resolution

2) up to 11 frames per second in Dx Crop - with some limitations

1) Programmed Auto with flexible program

2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S]

3) Aperture Priority

Auto [A]

4) Manual

±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2,

2/3, or 1 EV steps

1) up to 6 frames per second

2) up to 8 frames per second with optional

MB-D10 Multi-Power

Battery pack

1) Programmed Auto with flexible program

2) Shutter-Priority Auto

3) Aperture Priority Auto

4) Manual

±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

2 to 9 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV (±2 EV)

Up to 5 frames per second

1) 7 Digital Vari-Programs

2) Programmed Auto with flexible program

3) Shutter-Priority Auto

4) Aperture Priority Auto

5) Manual

±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV (±2 EV)

Up to 3 frames per second

1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs

2) Programmed Auto with flexible program

3) Shutter-Priority Auto

4) Aperture Priority Auto

5) Manual

±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

No

Up to 3 frames per second

D40x

1) Single Area AF,

2) Dynamic Area AF

3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority

1) 420-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II

2) Center-weighted

3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm

diameter circle (approx.

2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs

2) Programmed Auto with flexible program

3) Shutter-Priority Auto

4) Aperture Priority Auto

5) Manual

±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

No

Up to 3 frames per second

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

30 to 1/8,000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb

1) Low

2) Normal

3) High

Yes

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

30 to 1/8,000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb

1) Low

2) Normal

3) High

Yes

D40

1) Single Area AF,

2) Dynamic Area AF

3) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority

1) 420-pixel 3D Color

Matrix Metering II

2) Center-weighted

3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (approx.

2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color

Matrix or center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

1) 8 Digital Vari-Programs

2) Programmed Auto with flexible program

3) Shutter-Priority Auto

4) Aperture Priority Auto

5) Manual

±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Detected exposure value locked by pressing

AE-L/AF-L button

No

Up to 2.5 frames per second

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

30 to 1/8,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

1) Low

2) Normal

3) High

Yes

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

1) Low

2) Normal

3) High

Yes Yes

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV

Yes

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV

Yes

Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter

30 to 1/4,000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV

Yes

Yes Yes Long Exposure Noise

Reduction

Retouch Menu

1) D-lighting

2) Red-eye Correction

3) Image Trimming

4) Monochrome

5) Filter Effects

6) Small Picture

7) Image Overlay

8) Side by side comparison

1) D-lighting

2) Red-eye Correction

3) Image Trimming

4) Monochrome

5) Filter Effects

6) Small Picture

7) Image Overlay

No 1) D-lighting

2) Red-eye Correction

3) Image Trimming

4) Monochrome

5) Filter Effects

6) Small Picture

7) Image Overlay

Recent Settings

My Menu

Flash Modes With

Compatible Nikon

Speedlights

* For more information on

Speedlight feature compatibility, please refer to the camera’s brochure

No

Yes: with customization

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with Scene Recognition

System

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

4) Range Priority

No

Yes: with customization

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with Scene Recognition

System

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

4) Range Priority

Yes

No

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

4) Range Priority

No

Yes

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

4) Range Priority

Flash Sync Modes

1) Front curtain sync

(normal)

2) Slow sync

3) Rear-curtain sync

4) Red-eye reduction with slow sync

1) Front curtain sync

(normal)

2) Slow sync

3) Rear-curtain sync

4) Red-eye reduction with slow sync

1) Auto

2) Fill-in flash

3) Red-eye Reduction

4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync

5) Slow Sync

6) Rear-curtain Sync

7) Off

1) Auto

2) Fill-in flash

3) Red-eye Reduction

4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync

5) Slow Sync

6) Rear-curtain Sync

7) Off

1) D-lighting

2) Red-eye Correction

3) Image Trimming

4) Image Overlay

5) Monochrome

6) Filter Effects

7) Small Picture

8) NEF (RAW) Processing,

9) Stop Motion Movie

10) Quick Re-Touch

No

Yes

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

1) D-lighting

2) Red-eye Correction

3) Image Trimming

4) Monochrome

5) Filter Effects

6) Small Picture

7) Image Overlay

No

Yes

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

1) D-lighting

2) Red-eye Correction

3) Image Trimming

4) Monochrome

5) Filter Effects

6) Small Picture

7) Image Overlay

No

Yes

1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-

Flash

2) Auto Aperture

3) Non-TTL Auto

1) Auto

2) Fill-in flash

3) Red-eye Reduction

4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync

5) Slow Sync

6) Rear-curtain Sync

7) Off

1)Auto

2) Fill-in flash

3) Red-eye Reduction

4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync

5) Slow Sync

6) Rear-curtain Sync

7) Off

1) Auto

2) Fill-in flash

3) Red-eye Reduction

4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync

5) Slow Sync

6) Rear-curtain Sync

7) Off

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Built-in Flash

Guide Number

Flash Compensation

Flash Bracketing

Built-in Flash/

Commander Mode

Self-timer

Depth of field preview

Remote Control

Power Source

(included)

Images per battery charge

Top Flash Sync TTL

Auto FP High-Speed flash sync

Built-in Flash

Battery

Grip(s) Optional

TV Output

Optional AC

Power Supply

WiFi Functionality

GPS

Image Authentication

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Weight

D3

1/250th sec.

1/8,000th sec.

D300 D200

1/250th sec. or 1/320th sec.

1/250th sec.

1/8,000th sec.

1/8,000th sec.

D80

1/200th sec.

1/4,000th sec.

D60

1/200th sec.

No

D40x

1/200th sec.

No

D40

1/500th sec.

No

No

Not applicable

N/A

2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2,

2/3, or 1 EV steps

No

2 to 20 seconds

Functional with CPUequipped NIKKOR lenses in P, S, A and M mode

Via 10-pin remote terminal

One EN-EL4a

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 4,700 (Nikon

Measurement Standard)

Manual pop-up with button release

Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value

Manual pop-up with button release

Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value

1) Auto flash with auto pop-up

2) Manual pop-up with button release

Approx. 59 ft rated at 200 ISO value

1) Auto flash with auto pop-up

2) Manual pop-up with button release (P, S, A, and M)

Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2,

2/3, or 1 EV steps

Two-Group Wireless

Commander with SB-800,

SB-600 and SB-R200

Speedlights

2 to 20 seconds

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Up to 9 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV

Two-Group Wireless

Commander with SB-800,

SB-600 and SB-R200

Speedlights

2 to 20 seconds

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV

Two-Group Wireless

Commander with SB-800,

SB-600 and SB-R200

Speedlights

2 to 20 seconds

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

No

No Commander Option

2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds

Functional with CPU- equipped NIKKOR lenses in P, S, A and M mode

Via 10-pin remote terminal

One EN-EL3e

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 1,000 (CIPA

Measurement Standards)

Functional with CPUequipped NIKKOR lenses in P, S, A and M modes

Via 10-pin remote terminal

One EN-EL3e

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 1,800 (Nikon

Measurement Standard)

Functional with CPUequipped NIKKOR lenses in P, S, A and M modes

Remote via USB (mini

B) connection ML-L3

Wireless Remote Control

(optional)

One EN-EL3e

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 2,700 (Nikon

Measurement Standard)

No

Via ML-L3 Wireless

Remote Controller

(optional)

One EN-EL9

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 500 (CIPA

Measurement Standard)

1) Auto flash with auto pop-up

2) Manual pop-up with button release

(P, S, A, and M)

Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value

1) Auto flash with auto pop-up

2) Manual pop-up with button release

(P, S, A, and M)

Approx. 55 ft rated at 200 ISO value

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3

No

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

No

No Commander Option

2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds

No

Via ML-L3 Wireless

Remote Controller

(optional)

One EN-EL9

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 520 (CIPA

Measurement Standard)

No Commander Option

2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds

No

Via ML-L3 Wireless

Remote Controller

(optional)

One EN-EL9

Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

Up to 470 (CIPA

Measurement Standard)

No MB-D10 Multi-Power

Battery Pack accepts one rechargeable Nikon

EN-EL3e Li-ion battery

Eight AA alkaline (LR6),

Ni-MH (HR6), lithium

(FR6) batteries, or nickelmanganese (ZR6) AA batteries, or one EN-EL4a battery

NTSC, PAL, HDMI

MB-D200 Battery pack accepts one or two rechargeable Nikon

EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or Six AA alkaline (LR6),

Ni-MH (HR6), lithium

(FR6) batteries, or nickelmanganese (ZR6) AA batteries

NTSC, PAL

EH-6 AC Adapter EH-6 AC Adapter

MB-D80 Battery pack accepts one or two rechargeable Nikon

EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or Six AA alkaline (LR6),

Ni-MH (HR6), lithium

(FR6) batteries, or nickelmanganese (ZR6) AA batteries

No No No

NTSC, PAL, HDMI

EH-6 AC Adapter

NTSC, PAL

EH-5 AC Adapter

NTSC, PAL

EH-5 AC Adapter requires

EP-5 Adapter

No

NTSC, PAL

EH-5 AC Adapter requires

EP-5 Adapter

No

NTSC, PAL

EH-5 AC Adapter requires

EP-5 Adapter

No FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4a

(IEEE 802.11a/b/g)

With optional MC-35 cord

Supported: Requires optional Nikon Image

Authentication Software

(Windows 2000, xP,

Vista Pre-installed only)

FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4a

(IEEE 802.11a/b/g)

With optional MC-35 cord

Supported: Requires optional Nikon Image

Authentication Software

(Windows 2000, xP,

Vista Pre-installed only)

FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional

WT-3a (IEEE 802.11b/g)

With optional MC-35 cord

Supported: Requires optional Nikon Image

Authentication Software

(Windows 2000, xP,

Vista Pre-installed only)

No

No

No

No

No

Approx. 6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. Approx: 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.

Approx: 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in. Approx: 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.

No

No

No

No

Approx. 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.

Approx. 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.

Approx. 2.7 lbs

Without battery or memory card

Approx. 1.8 lbs

Without battery, memory card or monitor cover

1 lb. 13 oz

Without battery, memory card or monitor cover

1 lb. 5 oz

Without battery, memory card or monitor cover

1 lb. 1 oz

Without battery, memory card or monitor cover

1 lb. 1 oz

Without battery or memory card

1 lb. 1 oz

Without battery or memory card

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