Type of Camera: |
Integral motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight |
Exposure Modes: |
Auto mode; Vari-Program - Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous and Night Portrait modes; Auto-Multi Program and Flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manual (M) |
Picture Format: |
24mm x 36mm (Standard 35mm film format) |
Lens Mount: |
Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts |
Usable Lenses: |
AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor) |
Viewfinder: |
Fixed eye-level penta-dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment |
Eyepoint: |
17mm |
Focusing Screen: |
B-Type Clear Matte with AF focus brackets |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: |
Approximately 89% |
Viewfinder Magnification: |
Approximately 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity |
Viewfinder Information: |
Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display/exposure compensation value display, exposure compensation, flash-ready light/flash recommended/fill flash output, three sets of focus-area brackets |
Autofocus: |
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 350 autofocus module with AF Assist Illuminator (approximately 0.5m to 3m) |
AF Detection Range: |
EV-1 to 19 at ISO 100 |
Lens Servo: |
Auto Servo AF: camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information) |
AF Area Mode: |
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority; Dynamic AF Mode; Single Area AF with M Mode |
Metering System: |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) - 3D five-segment Matrix Metering: with G or D Type AF Nikkor; Five-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than G or D Type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center Partial Metering automatically selected with manual exposure mode |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps (except in M, Auto or Programmed Flash) |
Auto Exposure Bracketing: |
>+/-2 EV in 1/2 bracketing steps for a sequence of three photographs (except in Auto or Vari-Program Modes) |
Film Speed Setting: |
Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX coded film in use (manual not selectable); Film speed range - DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX coded film |
Shutter: |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter |
Shutter Speeds: |
Automatically set between 30 seconds and 1/2000 sec. in Auto mode, Vari-Program Modes, P, and A; In S and M: 30 seconds to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 EV steps); Time provided |
Built-in Speedlight: |
Automatically activated in Auto mode and Vari-Program Modes (except Landscape or Sports Continuous modes); In P, S, A, M: activated by pressing flash-lock release button; Guide Number 39 (at ISO 100 ft); Flash Coverage: 28mm or longer lens; Film Speed Range: ISO 25-800 |
Flash Control: |
Matrix Balanced Fill Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in manual exposure mode); Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode; Programmed Flash (Non-TTL Auto Flash) with optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in A or M exposure modes) |
Flash Sync Mode: |
Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction, Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel |
Ready Light: |
Flash fully charged: lights in red; Full output warning: blinks in red |
Accessory Shoe: |
Standard ISO-type hot shoe contact (sync contact, Ready Light contact, GND); safety lock provided |
Self Timer: |
Electronically controlled; timer duration 10 seconds |
Film Loading: |
Film automatically advances to last frame when camera back is closed; film recedes into film casing as photos are taken thereby protecting exposed film against accidental opening of back of camera |
Film Advance: |
Automatic advance with built-in motor; continuous shooting possible in Sports Continuous Program (built-in speedlight can not be used); Film advance speed approx. 1.5 fps |
Film Rewind: |
Automatic rewind with built-in motor; Rewind speed with fresh batteries approx. 20 seconds with 36 exposure film; approx. 16 seconds with 24 exposure roll of film |
Multiple Exposure: |
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual |
Power Source: |
Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries |
Usable number of 36 exposure (24 exposure) film rolls per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries: |
(After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 5 sec., autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G lens, covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or faster, after the exposure meter automatically turns off (2 sec, or 5 sec. w/ flash), the same operation follows the next shot.) Without Flash At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 45; Without Flash At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 27; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 11; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 10 |
Weight (without batteries): |
Approximately 12.3 oz. (without batteries) |
Dimensions (WxHxD): |
Approximately 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches |
Optional Exclusive Accessories: |
Soft Case CF-62 |
Exposure Modes: |
Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture Priority Auto, Manual. Vari-Program modes includes Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous and Night Portrait. |
Picture Format: |
24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
Lens Mount: |
Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts. |
Usable Lenses: |
AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor). |
Viewfinder: |
Fixed eye-level, penta-dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment. |
Eyepoint: |
17mm |
Focusing Screen: |
B-Type Clear Matte with AF focus brackets. |
Autofocus: |
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 350 autofocus module with AF Assist Illuminator (approximately 0.5m to 3m). |
AF Detection Range: |
EV-1 to 19 at ISO 100 |
Lens Servo: |
Auto Servo AF: camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information). |
AF Area Mode: |
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority; Dynamic AF Mode; Single Area AF with M Mode. |
Metering System: |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) - 3D five-segment Matrix Metering: with G or D Type AF Nikkor; Five-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than G or D Type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center Weighted Metering automatically selected with manual exposure mode. |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps (except in M, Auto or Programmed Flash). |
Auto Exposure Bracketing: |
+/-2 EV in 1/2 bracketing steps for a sequence of three photos (except in Auto or Vari-Program Modes). |
Film Speed Setting: |
Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX coded film in use (manual not selectable); Film speed range - DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX coded film. |
Shutter Speeds: |
Automatically set between 30 seconds and 1/2000 sec. in Auto mode, Vari-Program Modes, P, and A; In S and M: 30 seconds to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 EV steps); Time provided. |
Shutter: |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter. |
Flash Synchronization: |
Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction, Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel. |
Flash Control: |
Matrix Balanced Fill Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in manual exposure mode); Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode; Programmed Flash (Non-TTL Auto Flash) with optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in A or M exposure modes). |
Viewfinder: |
Automatically activated in Auto mode and Vari-Program Modes (except Landscape or Sports Continuous modes); In P, S, A, M: activated by pressing flash-lock release button; Guide Number 39 at ISO 100 in feet; Flash Coverage: 28mm or longer lens; Film Speed Range: ISO 25-800. |
Ready Light: |
Flash fully charged: lights in red; Full output warning: blinks in red. |
Accessory Shoe: |
Standard ISO-type hot shoe contact (sync contact, Ready Light contact, GND); safety lock provided. |
Self Timer: |
Electronically controlled; timer duration 10 sec. |
Film Loading: |
Film automatically advances to last frame when camera back is closed; film recedes into film casing as photos are taken thereby protecting exposed film against accidental opening of back of camera. |
Film Advance: |
Automatic advance with built-in motor; continuous shooting possible in Sports Continuous Program (built-in speedlight can not be used); Film advance speed approx. 1.5 fps. |
Multiple Exposure: |
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture, and Manual |
Power Source: |
Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries |
Dimensions (WxHxD): |
Approx.5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 in. |
Exposure Memory Lock: |
Provided |
Exposure Metering: |
Through-the-lens Center-Weighted metering with an 80/20 balance; silicon photo diode (SPD) and metering circuits incorporated into camera body. |
Film Rewind: |
Automatic rewind with built-in motor; Rewind speed with fresh batteries approx. 20 seconds with 36 exposure film; approx. 16 seconds with 24 exposure roll of film. |
Optional Exclusive Accessories: |
Soft Case CF-62 |
Shutter release button: |
Electromagnetically controlled; switches meter on when depressed halfway (after power switch is turned on), meter then remains on for 16 sec. |
Usable Number of Film Rolls (approximate): |
Usable number of 36 exposure (24 exposure) film rolls per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries: (After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 5 sec., autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G lens, covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or faster, after the exposure meter automatically turns off (2 sec, or 5 sec. w/ flash), the same operation follows the next shot.) Without Flash At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 45; Without Flash At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 27; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 11; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 10. |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: |
Approximately 89% |
Viewfinder Information: |
Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display/exposure compensation value display, exposure compensation, flash-ready light/flash recommended/fill flash output, three focus-area brackets. |
Viewfinder Magnification: |
Approximately 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity. |
Viewfinder: |
Fixed eye-level penta-dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment. |