Specifications |
Type: |
35mm single-lens reflex. |
Picture format: |
24mmx36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
Lens mount: |
Nikon bayonet mount |
Lenses available: |
More than 70 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses availablel |
Viewfinder: |
Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; 92% frame coverage |
Focusing screen: |
Matte/Fresnel focusing screen with central split-image rangefinder spot and microprism collar (Nikon Type K clear-matte screen) |
Flash synchronization: |
Speeds of 1/90 sec. or slower with electronic flash; with Nikon dedicated flash unit, flash sync automatically set to 1/90 sec. when camera is set at either automatic exposure mode or when shutter speed/mode selector dial is set at 1/125 or higher in manual mode; at slower speeds on manual, shutter fires at speed set. |
Exposure control system: |
Aperture-priority automatic exposure with manual override and backup mechanical control; through-the-lens full aperture centerweighted metering. |
Audible warning: |
"beep-beep" warning sound activated as soon as shutter release button is depressed halfway when shutter speed is below approx. 1/30 sec. or above 1/1000 sec. |
Metering range: |
EV 1 to EV 18 at ASA/ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens |
Film speed range: |
ASA/ISO 25 to 3200 |
Shutter: |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel, metal focal plane shutter |
Shutter speeds: |
Stepless speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. in automatic exposure mode; discrete speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. in manual mode; mechanically controlled 1/90 sec. at M90 setting and long exposure at B setting available |
Film advance lever: |
Wound in single stroke or series of strokes with 144° winding angle |
Automatic film advance: |
Possible with optional Motor Drive MD-14 or MD-E auto winder. |
Frame counter: |
Additive type, self-resetting. |
Self timer: |
Approx. 10-sec. shutter release delay; cancellable after setting |
Accessory shoe: |
Standard ISO-type |
Flash ready-light: |
Viewfinder thunderbolt mark lights up when Nikon dedicated flash unit is completely recycled |
Meter ONIOFF switch: |
Exposure meter is turned on when shutter release button is depressed halfway; stays on for approx. 20 sec. after finger is removed from button, then automatically turns off |
Batteries: |
One 3V lithium battery or 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (SR44) or two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries (LR-44) |
Dimensions: |
136 mm (W) x 88 mm(H) x 54 mm ( D) |
Weight: |
(body only): Approx. 440g |
