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Digital SlR
CompaRiSon guiDe winteR 2008
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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.
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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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