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Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating94
Sensor
Sensor
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed 3 processor/
CMOS (CMOS) /processor Expeed/
Sensor sizefull frame
full frame /36 x 23.9 mm/
Effective MP number
24.3 /FX format/
12.9
Maximum image size6016х4016 px4256x2832 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)
100-6400 /in 1/3 or 1/2 increments and software expansion up to 50-25600 ISO/
200-6400 /in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV/
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
 /NEF, 12 or 14 bit (RAW uncompressed, compressed or lossless)/
 /NEF, 12 or 14 bit (RAW uncompressed, compressed or lossless)/
Lens
Mount (bayonet)
Nikon F /1x crop factor/
Nikon F /1x crop factor/
Manual focus
 /51 focus points/
Image stabilizationis absentis absent
AF drive (screw driven)
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs19
Frames per series (JPEG)23 шт
Frames per series (RAW)13 шт
Frames per series (JPEG RAW)13 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
 /12 presets + 5 manual settings, WB bracketing/
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps± 5 EV, in 1/2, 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Auto bracketing
Exposure modes
auto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
auto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering system
point
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
point
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps
File recording formatsMPEG4, H.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
time limit /30 minutes/
memory limit
 
 
Connection ports
HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
HDMI
 
 
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
AI focus
tracking
 
Focus points39 шт
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)
optical (pentaprism) /non-removable pentaprism with built-in diopter correction from -3 to +1 m-1; frame coverage about 95%/
Viewfinder crop0.7 x
Frame coverage100 %
95 % /Viewfinder magnification 0.72x/
Shutter speed30 - 1/4000 с
30 - 1/8000 с /shutter with electromagnetic control and vertical travel of shutters/
Continuous shooting6 fps
5 fps /up to 8 with battery pack/
Shutter typemechanical
Screen
Screen size
3.2 '' /viewing angles up to 170 degrees/
3 ''
Screen resolution921 thousand pixels920 thousand pixels
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards types
SD, SDHC, SDXC /uHS-I support/
CompactFlash
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number
12 /at ISO 100/
12
Application range12 m
External flash connect
 /compatible with Nikon SpeedLights and i-TTL Creative Lighting System/
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL15, MB-D14, MK-D600KEL4A, MB-D10, EN-EL3e, NP-150, MB-D10, HL-EL3e, DLNEL9
Shots per charge900 шт
General
Materialmagnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)141х113х82 mm147x123x77 mm
Weight
850 g /with battery and memory card/
995 g /without battery/
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2013february 2011

DxOMark rating

The result shown by the camera in the DxOMark ranking.

DxOMark is one of the most popular and respected resources for expert camera testing. According to the test results, the camera receives a certain number of points; The more points, the higher the final score.

Effective MP number

The number of pixels (megapixels) of the matrix directly involved in the construction of the image, in fact — the number of points from which the captured image is built. Some manufacturers, in addition to this parameter, also indicate the total number of MPs, taking into account the service areas of the matrix. However, it is the effective number of MPs that is considered the main indicator — it is this that directly affects the maximum resolution of the resulting image (see “Maximum image size”).

A megapixel is 1 million pixels. Numerous megapixels ensures high resolution of the captured photos, but is not a guarantee of high-quality images — much also depends on the size of the sensor, its light sensitivity (see the relevant glossary items), as well as hardware and software image processing tools used in the camera. Note that for small matrices, high resolution can sometimes be more of an evil than a blessing — such sensors are very prone to the appearance of noise in the image.

Maximum image size

The maximum size of photos taken by the camera in normal (non-panoramic) mode. In fact, this paragraph indicates the highest resolution of photography — in pixels vertically and horizontally, for example, 3000x4000. This indicator directly depends on the resolution of the matrix: the number of dots in the image cannot exceed the effective number of megapixels (see above). For example, for the same 3000x4000, the matrix must have an effective resolution of at least 3000*4000 = 12 million dots, that is, 12 MP.

Theoretically, the larger the size of the photo, the more detailed the image, the more small details can be conveyed on it. At the same time, the overall image quality (including the visibility of fine details) depends not only on resolution, but also on a number of other technical and software factors; see "Effective MP number" for more details.

Light sensitivity (ISO)

The sensitivity range of a digital camera matrix. In digital photography, light sensitivity is expressed in the same ISO units as in film photography; however, unlike film, the light sensitivity of the sensor in a digital camera can be changed, which gives you more options for adjusting shooting parameters. High maximum light sensitivity is important if you have to use a lens with a low aperture (see Aperture), as well as when shooting dimly lit scenes and fast-moving objects; in the latter case, high ISO allows you to use low shutter speeds, which minimizes image blur. However, note that with an increase in the value of the applied ISO, the level of noise in the resulting images also increases.

Sensor cleaning

The presence in the camera of a special mechanism for cleaning the matrix from dust and other contaminants.

This function is found only in models with interchangeable lenses — "reflex cameras" and MILC (see "Camera type"). When replacing the lens in such cameras, the sensor turns out to be open, and the probability of its contamination is quite high; and extraneous particles on the matrix, at best, lead to the appearance of extraneous artifacts, at worst, to damage to the sensor. To avoid this, cleaning systems are provided. They usually work on the principle of ultrasound: high-frequency vibration "resets" debris from the surface of the sensor.

Note that no cleaning system is perfect — in particular, such systems are “too tough” for condensate, salt deposits and other similar contaminants. So the matrix may still need manual cleaning (ideally, in a service centre). Nevertheless, this function allows you to effectively deal with at least dust, which greatly simplifies the life of the user.

AF drive (screw driven)

The presence in the camera of an autofocus drive of the "screwdriver" type. This feature is only found on models that use interchangeable lenses — SLR and mirrorless (see "Camera type"). Its essence lies in the fact that the motor responsible for the operation of autofocus is installed in the camera itself, and not in interchangeable lenses. Thus, lenses with "screwdrivers" turn out to be lighter, more compact and inexpensive than optics with a built-in motor (classic or ultrasonic). However, they can only fully work with cameras that support the “screwdriver” drive.

Number of scene programs

The number of scene programs provided in the camera design.

Scene programs are preset settings for some of the most common shooting scenes - for example, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, etc. In addition to these presets, this list may include special effects and creative tools (such as color swap or fisheye), as well as exposure modes (see below). The presence of scene programs is especially useful for beginners and non-professional photographers, as it eliminates the need to tinker with each setting separately - just select the most suitable program, and all the necessary settings will be set automatically. The more scene programs the camera design provides, the wider its automatic adjustment capabilities.

Frames per series (JPEG)

The highest number of shots a camera can capture “in one go” in JPEG continuous shooting.

The technical features of modern digital cameras are such that during continuous shooting, photos have to be recorded in a special buffer, and only then, after the end of the series, they can be copied to a memory card. This buffer has a limited size, so the number of frames in one series is also limited. At the same time, we note that this indicator is usually indicated for shooting at the highest possible resolution (see "Maximum image size"); at lower resolutions, the volume of each image is reduced, and the number of frames in the series may turn out to be more than stated in the specifications.

JPEG, the most popular digital photography format today, is smaller and requires less processing power than RAW (see "Recording in RAW Format"). Therefore, in a JPEG series, as a rule, more frames are available to the photographer. However, in some models that have two separate buffers (for RAW and JPEG), it may be the other way around.

Frames per series (RAW)

The highest number of shots the camera can capture “in one shot” when shooting in RAW format continuously (see “Recording in RAW Format”).

The technical features of modern digital cameras are such that during continuous shooting, photos have to be recorded in a special buffer, and only then, after the end of the series, they can be transferred to a memory card. This buffer has a limited size, so the number of frames in one series is also limited. At the same time, we note that this indicator is usually indicated for shooting at the highest possible resolution (see "Maximum image size"); at lower resolutions, the volume of each image is reduced, and the number of frames in the series may be more than stated in the specifications.

RAW images take up more space and require more processing power than "finished" JPEGs. Therefore, the number of frames in a series of this format is usually lower than that of JPEG. However, there are exceptions — usually these are cameras that have two separate buffers (for RAW and JPEG).
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