· Rapid 7 fps*1 or 8 fps*2 continuous shooting (CIPA Guidelines)
· Refined D-Movie function including an external microphone input for clear stereo sound recordings
· Multi-CAM 3500DX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
· Large, bright viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94 magnification
· Nikon's original DX-format CMOS image sensor; 12.3 effective megapixels
· Nikon's original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, delivers more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance
· Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
· Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
· Durable shutter unit proven by 150,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera
· Easy-to-access Live View modes enable ease of shooting while composing on the LCD monitor
· Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
· Active D-Lighting allows bracketing images up to five frames
· Built-in flash with 16mm lens coverage and Nikon's original i-TTL flash control that commands Advanced Wireless Lighting
· Highly efficient energy-saving design allows as many as 950 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (CIPA Standards)
· Versatile in-camera Retouch Menus enable enhancement of images without using a computer
· Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output
· Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability up to approx. 2,950 shots*3 per charge (CIPA Standards)
· Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2, and Image Authentication Software (all optional) enable more advanced operation and image editing
· *1When Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e is used
· *2When Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a and Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 are used for the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10
· *3When Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e is used for camera body, together with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a and Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 for the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10