| Type of Camera | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex wth electronically controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Exposure Control | Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual; Exposure compensation button; (+-)5 EV, in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps |
| Picture Format | 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm file format) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1m(-1)) |
| Eyepoint | 18mm (at -1.0m(-1)) |
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView clear Matte screen II, interchangeable with six other optional focusing screens |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 100% / Approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens set to infinity at -1.0m(-1) |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: Approx. EV -1 - EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) |
| Focus Modes | Focus modes: Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF, and Manual; Focus tracking: Automatically activated in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF; Focus area: One or a group of 11 focus areas can be selected; AF area modes: Single Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF or Dynamic AF with Closet-Subject Priority selectable |
| Focus Lock | Focus is locked by pressing AE-AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF |
| Exposure Metering System | Three built-in exposure meters :3D Color Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | EV 0 - EV 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center-weighted, EV 2 - EV 20 in Spot (At ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | Number of shots: 2-7; compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Lock | By pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Film Speed Setting | DX or Manual selectable (manual setting has priority over DX detected film speed); DX: ISO 25 - 5000, Manual: ISO 6 - 6400 in 1/3 steps |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with Built-in Shutter Monitor; Speed: 30 - 1/8,000s (1/3 steps in S and M modes); Bulb setting available in M mode (Shutter speed can be prolonged to 30min. in M mode) |
| Accessory Shoe | ISO518 hot-shoe contact digital data communication (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250s (up to 1/8,000s possible in AUTO FP High-Speed Sync) |
| Flash Control | TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with SB-800/600; Film speed range in TTL auto flash: ISO 25 - 1000 |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal sync), Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync |
| Flash Ready Light | Lights up when the compatible Nikon Speedlight attached is fully charged; blinks (3 seconds after flash) for full output warning |
| Sync Terminal | ISO519 terminal, lock screw provided |
| Creative Lighting System | Advanced Wireless Lighting, AUTO FP High-Speed Sync, Modeling flash, FV Lock and Wide Area AF-Assist illuminator available with SB-800/600 Speedlights |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled; timer duration:10 seconds |
| Depth of Field Preview Button | Press to stop-down lens aperture |
| Mirror Lockup | Set using film advance mode selector |
| Film Loading | Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed |
| Film Advance Modes | Automatic advance with built-in motor; three modes available (S: One-frame advance, CL: Continuous low-speed shooting, CH: Continuous high-speed shooting, CS: Continuous silent-low-speed shooting |
| Film Advance Speed | (With Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual exposure mode, shutter speed of 1/250s or faster, 36-exposure film CR123A-type lithium batteries[AA-type alkaline-manganese or Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 in Multi Power Battery PackMB-40]) CL: Approx. 2 fps [4 fps]; CH: Approx. 5.5 fps [8 fps]; CS: approx. 1 fps [2 fps] |
| Film Rewind | Choice of automatic or manual; automatically rewinds at the end of film roll or when two film rewind buttons are pressed; rewind speed with 36-exposure film: Approx. 7 seconds (12 seconds in CS mode) |
| Multiple Exposure | Activated via shooting menu |
| Interval Timer | Activated via shooting menu |
| Data Imprint | Activated via shooting menu; in-frame, between-frame and 0-frame imprint possible: film speed range: ISO 50 - 3200 (DX) |
| Internal Clock | Built-in clock; 24-hour type; leap year adjustment until December 31,2099 |
| Camera Back | Hinged back; film confirmation window, AF area mode selector, multi-selector, MENU button, film speed (ISO) button, flash sync mode button, INFO button, rear LCD panel, built-in data imprint unit |
| Shooting Data | Recordable number of film rolls (36 exposures): Approx. 57 rolls in basic shooting data (13 items), Approx. 31 rolls in detailed shooting data (21 items) |
| 10-pin Remote Terminal | Equipped |
| Power Requirements | Battery holder MS-41 provided (two 3V lithium batteries); optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 and AA-type battery holder MS-40 available (for eight alkaline-manganese, lithium or Ni-MH batteries, or one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4); built-in backup battery |
| Exposure Meter | Auto meter shut-off 8 seconds after power turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button or pressing AF start button after power is turned on |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 (ISO1222) |
| Custom Settings | 41 Custom Settings are available |
| Two-Button Reset | Pressing the MENU and INFO buttons simultaneously and holding them for more than 2 seconds resets various settings to their original default settings (with some exceptions) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 157 x 119 x 78.5mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | Approx. 975g |