12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
D-Movie Mode—Cinematic 24fps HD with sound:
Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720
pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens
quality and versatility.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
Built-in image sensor cleaning:
Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading
dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.
11-point AF system with Face Priority:
Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene
Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of
conditions.
One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System:
Nikon's renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with
the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing
an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched
exposure accuracy.
Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
Auto Active D-Lighting:
Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within
shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
In-Camera Image Editing:
Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing,
featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as
D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.
