| | 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor | Delivers stunning high resolution, low-noise images with striking detail and tonal gradation. |
| | Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps | High speed shooting and fast response—essential to versatile performance in a wide variety of shooting disciplines. |
| | Nikon EXPEED Image Processing | Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low noise and fast image processing. |
| | D-Movie HD Video | Capture striking 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility—featuring external stereo Mic input and AF operation. |
| | One-button Live View | Hand-held and Tripod Live View Modes, activated with one-button, for challenging studio and remote shooting conditions. |
| | 3-inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor | Every monitor is factory-calibrated to assure accurate color for critical still image review and Live View or D-Movie shooting. |
| | Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200 | Every monitor is factory-calibrated to assure accurate color for critical still image review and Live View or D-Movie shooting. |
| | Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus | Features 4 Dynamic AF modes including 3D Focus Tracking for precise autofocus and razor sharp images. |
| | 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II | Nikon’s unique RGB metering—the only sensor that also evaluates color information when determining exposures with remarkable accuracy.. |
| | Scene Recognition System | Referencing an onboard image database and teamed with RGB metering, SRS enables even more sophisticated determination of exposures and auto white balance, along with faster, more accurate autofocus. |
| | Dual memory card slots (CF and SD) | Assign card functions from a variety of storage options, optimizing available memory and file handling. |
| | Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System | Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality. |
| | Picture Control Settings | Select from 4 preset image capture preferences (Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, plus 9 user customizable settings) controlling Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue. |
| | Nikon's Active D-Lighting | Optimizes shadow and highlight detail in real time—Selectable values and 5-frame ADL bracketing offer complete control. |
| | In-Camera Image Editing | Exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Edit movie, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more. |
| | Rugged and Durable | The strength and precision of magnesium-alloy construction with advanced dust and moisture countermeasures is teamed with a shutter mechanism tested to beyond 150,000 cycles for real-world reliability. |
| | Other Professional Attributes | 100% Viewfinder Accuracy, Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator, and Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge. |