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Microsoft, Nikon Ink Patent Deal for Android-Based Cameras
3 months ago
by JohnShen
in Technology
The software maker has convinced another device maker using Android as an embedded OS to pay it patent royalties. Microsoft has signed patent-protection deals with a number of PC and tablet makers in the past couple of years. Now it’s also forging similar deals with more companies embedding the Android operating system inside consumer devices. Yesterday, Microsoft announced that it has signed a patent-licensing agreement with Nikon. The agreement “provides broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for certain Nikon cameras running the Android platform,” according to Microsoft’s press release.
Microsoft and Nikon have agreed not to disclose specifics, but Microsoft is acknowledging that it will receive undisclosed royalties from Nikon as part of the deal. Like Microsoft’s other Android, Linux and Chrome OS patent deals, exactly which Microsoft-patented technologies the vendors are licensing is unknown. At least some, if not all, of Nikon’s Coolpix cameras are using Android inside.
This isn’t the first embedded vendor with which Microsoft has signed an Android patent deal. In December 2012, Microsoft announcedan Android patent deal with Hoeft & Wessel, a German manufacturer of devices and terminals for the public transportation, logistics and retail industries that use Android as their embedded operating system. It also signed a patent-licensing agreement with TomTom, a GPS maker, as part of a patent-infringement settlement. Previously, Microsoft signed patent-licensing deals with a number of key OEMs and ODMs (original design manufacturers) using Linux, Android and Chrome OS, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Buffalo, Compal, General Dynamics, HTC, LG Electronics, Pegatron, Samsung, and Velocity Micro, among others.
News of Microsoft’s latest Android patent deal came the same day that Microsoft and Oracle met with lawmakers in Washington to defend software patents. The pair are proposing thatlosers in software patent suits pay the winners’ legal costs as a way to try to discourage dubious patent suits. Microsoft also is promising the company will publish on the Web as of April 1 information that enables anyone to determine which patents Microsoft owns. This story originally appeared at ZDNet under the headline “Nikon signs patent deal with Microsoft for Android-based cameras.”
Nikon D5200: Looks like a modest follow-up
5 months ago
Editors’ note, January 7, 2013: This was originally published on November 6, 2012, when the camera was announced in Europe. I’ve updated it to reflect the official U.S. pricing and availability.
By our traffic metrics, the Nikon D5200 is the most popular unofficial-in-the-U.S. camera on our site. But the wait is over; Nikon has formally announced the camera’s U.S. pricing and availability. Unsurprisingly, it’s slated to cost the same as the D5100, and will be shipping by the end of January. (The rest that follows is my take from November. I will update with product photos once I’ve taken them.)
For the D5200, Nikon took the body of the D5100 but significantly updated the inside. That includes a new, higher-resolution CMOS sensor, and the same new autofocus and metering systems that debuted in the D600. The only notable problem with the D5100 in my view is the performance; the D5200 incorporates a newer version of the Expeed processing engine plus updated autofocus, so I’m hoping that the speed gets a needed boost from that. It also has improved video specs — not so much in its the ability to do a meh 1080/60i as the desirable 720/60p — plus a built-in stereo mic. While it adds Nikon’s full-time AF for video, it’s not as fast or quiet as Canon’s STM contrast-AF implementation; on the other hand, it doesn’t require a whole new set of expensive lenses.
Here’s how it compares with some of its competitors:
| Canon EOS Rebel T4i | Nikon D5100 | Nikon D5200 | Pentax K-30 |
Sony Alpha SLT-A65V | |
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| Sensor effective resolution | 18MP hybrid CMOS | 16.2MP CMOS | 24.1MP CMOS | 16.3MP CMOS | 24.3MP Exmor HD CMOS |
| 22.3mm x 14.9mm | 23.6mm x 15.6mm | 23.5mm x 15.6mm | 23.7mm x 15.7mm | 23.5mm x 15.6mm | |
| Focal-length multiplier | 1.6x | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Sensitivity range | ISO 100 – ISO 12800/ 25600 (exp) | ISO 100 – ISO 6400/ 25600 (exp) | ISO 100 – ISO 6400/ 25600 (exp) | ISO 100 – ISO 12800/ 25600 (exp) | ISO 100 – ISO 16000 |
| Burst shooting | 5fps 6 raw/22 JPEG |
4 fps n/a raw/100 JPEG |
5fps n/a |
6fps 8 raw/30 JPEG |
8fps (10fps with fixed exposure) 13 raw/17 JPEG |
| Viewfinder (mag/ effective mag) | 95% coverage 0.85x/ 0.53x |
Optical 95% coverage 0.78x/ 0.63x |
Optical 95% coverage 0.78x/ 0.63x |
Optical 100% coverage 0.92x/ 0.61x |
Electronic OLED 0.5 inch/ 2.36 million dots 100% coverage 1.09x/ 0.73x |
| Autofocus | 9-pt AF all cross-type; center cross to f2.8 | 11-pt AF center cross-type to f5.6 (Multi-CAM 1000) |
39-pt AF 9 cross-type (Multi-CAM 4800DX) |
11-pt AF 9 cross-type (SAFOX IX+) |
15-pt phase-detection 3 cross-type |
| AF sensitivity | -0.5 to 18 EV | -1 to 19 EV | -1 to 19 EV | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV |
| Shutter speed | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/200 x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/200 sec x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/200 sec x-sync | 1/6,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/180 sec x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync |
| Metering | 63-zone iFCL | 420-pixel 3D color matrix metering II | 2016-pixel 3D color matrix metering II | 77-segment | 1,200-zone |
| Metering sensitivity | 1 to 20 EV | 0 to 20 EV | 0 to 20 EV | 0 to 22 EV | -2 to 17 EV |
| Video | H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/30p/ 25p/24p; 720/60p/ 50p | 1080/30p/ 24p; 720/30p/ 25p/24p H.264 QuickTime MOV | 1080/60i/50i/ 30p/25p/24p; 720/60p/50p/ H.264 QuickTime MOV | H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/24p/ 25p/30p; 720/ 50p/60p | AVCHD 1080/60p @ 28, 24Mbps, 1080/24p @ 24, 17Mbps, 1080/60i @ 17Mbps |
| Audio | Stereo; mic input | Mono; mic input | Stereo; mic input | Mono | Stereo; mic input |
| Manual aperture and shutter in video | Yes | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Maximum best-quality recording time | 4GB/12 min | 20 min | 20 min | 4GB/25 min | 2GB/29 min |
| IS | Optical | Optical | Optical | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| LCD size | 3 inches articulated, touch screen 1.04 MP |
3 inches articulated 921K dots |
3 inches articulated 921K dots |
3 inches fixed 921K dots |
3 inches articulated 921K dots |
| Memory slots | 1 x SDXC | 1 x SDXC | 1 x SDXC | 1 x SDXC | 1 x SDXC |
| Wireless flash | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (CIPA rating) | 440 shots | 660 shots | n/a | 480 (lithium ion); 1600 (lithium) | 510 shots |
| Size (WHD, inches) | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 | 5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 | 5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 | 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 | 5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3 |
| Body operating weight (ounces) | 20.8 | 19.6 | 19.6 (est) | 22.9 (est) | 22 (est) |
| Mfr. price | $849 (body only) | $799.95 (body only) | $799.95 (body only) | $849.95 (body only) | $899.99 (body only) |
| $949 (with 18-55mm lens) | $899.95 (with 18-55mm VR lens) | $899.95 (with 18-55mm VR lens) | $899.95 (with 18-55mm lens) | $999.99 (with 18-55mm lens) | |
| $1,149 (with 18-135mm STM lens) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Release date | June 2012 | April 2011 | January 2012 | July 2012 | October 2011 |
While it sounds like a potentially nice camera, the D5200 doesn’t really stand out from the specialized competition: Canon has its video-optimized AF system, Pentax has its weather-resistant bodies, and Sony has its speedy models with built-in geotagging. The D5200 supports wireless, but only through the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a USB dongle. Still, based on the popularity of the D5100, I suspect if Nikon decides to ship the D5200 here it would sell enough to justify its existence.
Nikon D600 is Finally Here! First Lighter & Cheaper FX
9 months ago
The worst-kept secret the photographic industry in recent memory (well, except for maybe the D800) is out. Nikon has officially announced the long-rumored and much-leaked D600 – a full-frame DSLR aimed at enthusiasts, with a price to match. At $2099/£1955 body only the 24MP D600 is significantly cheaper than its big brother the D800, and in fact every other current full-frame DSLR. As such, the D600 – which offers similar build quality and operational ergonomics as the popular DX-formatD7000 - is hugely significant. It’s full frame, but not only that, it matches or exceeds the pixel count of every other full-frame DSLR bar one (the D800) at the sort of price point that up to now, has been almost exclusively the preserve of high-end APS-C cameras. For those of us who’ve been covering the industry for a while, it’s sobering to remember that the first full-frame DSLR, Canon’s 1Ds, was announced almost a decade ago. It doesn’t seem like so long ago that full-frame was the holy grail of consumer digital imaging, promising liberation from crop factors once and for all, and a return to a simpler time where a 24mm lens actually was a 24mm.
A lot has changed since the 1Ds went on sale though (at an eye-watering $7999) and these days, if you want a full-frame camera, you don’t have to remortgage your home. Cameras like Sony’s Alpha 850, Nikon’s D700 and Canon’s EOS 5D brought full-frame sensors within reach of enthusiasts, and the more recent D800 and EOS 5D Mark III have continued that trend, offering more and more advanced specifications at prices much lower than top-flight equipment like the Nikon D3X and Canon’s flagship, the 1DS Mark III, both of which are looking increasingly anachronistic. It’s interesting to note, too, that with the D600, Nikon has significantly undercut Sony’s recent full-frame offerings – the SLT-A99 and Cyber-shot RX1, not to mention presented a daunting challenge to arch-rival Canon.
But what do you lose besides resolution, some heft, and $800 off the price tag? Importantly, you lose some handling. The D800 is covered in buttons that allow you to adjust basically every setting without ever having to dive into a menu on the camera’s 3.2-inch LCD. After all, the speed and ease of adjustments is one of our favorite parts about using the D800. While the D600 has its fair share of on-body controls, it doesn’t have quite as many. Again, will the person buying this camera care about that? Maybe, but it also might be a luxury they can live without if they’re getting the great image quality the D600 promises. Another drawback is that the D600 uses a 39-point AF system compared to the D800′s more sophisticated 51-point system. That’s maybe the biggest disappointment of this camera, and even then, it’s hardly a dealbreaker.
Nikon D600: Key Specifications
- 24.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor (10.5MP DX-format crop mode)
- ISO 100-6400 (expandable to ISO 50-25,600 equivalent)
- Maximum 5.5fps continuous shooting
- 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type AF points
- 3.2in 921k-dot LCD screen
- 1080p30 full HD video mode with stereo sound recording
- Headphone jack for audio monitoring in movie mode
- Uncompressed video recording via HDMI
- Single-axis electronic level in viewfinder, duel-axis (pitch and roll) in live view
- Dimensions: 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.5 × 4.4 × 3.2 in).
- Weight: 760 g (1.6 lbs) (camera body only, no battery)
A full-frame camera for the rest of us?
At its list price at launch of $2099 the D600 is one of the most affordable full-frame cameras yet, and there’s no doubt that it’s a product which a huge number of photographers (not only Nikon users) have been waiting for. Although Nikon insists that there are still good reasons to buy the D300S, it seems very likely that the D600 will finally supplant the older DX-format model as the ‘upgrade of choice’ for users of the D3200, D5100 and D7000. But despite its relatively low cost the D600 is very far from a ‘no frills’ model. Features like 5.5fps shooting at full-resolution, 100% viewfinder coverage, full HD video capture with an option to record uncompressed footage via HDMI and a customizable 39-point AF system would be pretty impressive in a camera costing much more.
Nikon’s last big DSLR release was the D800. The big news with that camera was its pixel count of 36MP, which when it was released, comfortably eclipsed everything else around (and at the time of writing still does). The D600 doesn’t quite reach those dizzy heights, but at 24MP, it matches or exceeds the pixel count of every other full-frame system camera. It is also one of the most versatile, offering a useful 10.5MP DX crop mode and an in-body AF motor, which ensures AF compatibility with older, non-AF-S Nikkor lenses. These factors alone will give it serious appeal to two camps – D800 or D4 owners looking for a smaller, lower-cost second body, and D300S and D7000 owners who want to step up to full-frame but don’t want (or can’t afford) to replace all of their DX-format lenses.
Ergonomically, the D600 will be very familiar to both of these constituencis. The D600′s UI is all but identical to the DX-format D7000, and It shares the same 39-point AF system. In terms of functionality though, the D600 also has a lot in common with its big brother the D800, particularly when it coms to video specification. Something that we didn’t expect on the D600 was the ability to shoot uncompressed video footage via HDMI. This, plus a mic socket for an external microphone, and a headphone jack should make the D600 very appealing to videographers. The only real difference between the implementation of the D600′s video mode compared to the D800 is that you can’t adjust aperture during movie recording on the new model (unless you use an older manual focus lens with a mechanical aperture ring).
D600 versus D7000: Specification highlights
- 24.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor (compared to 16.2MP DX-format CMOS)
- Maximum 5.5fps continuous shooting (compared to 6fps)
- 3.2in 921k-dot LCD screen (compared to 3in)
- D800-style combined movie/still live view mode button
- Headphone jack for audio monitoring in movie mode
- Uncompressed video recording via HDMI
D600 versus D800: Specification highlights
- 24.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor (compared to 36.3MP CMOS)
- 10.5MP DX-format crop mode (compared to 15.3MP)
- 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type AF points (compared to 51-points, with 15 cross-type)
- Autofocus sensitivity down to -1EV (compared to -2EV)
- Maximum 5.5fps continuous shooting in FX mode (compared to 4fps in FX mode)
- 2,016-pixel RGB TTL exposure metering sensor (compared to 91,000 pixels)
- 2x SD slots (compared to CF+SD)
- No ‘Power Aperture’ aperture control during movie shooting (offered by D800 using Fn + Preview buttons)
- Shutter rated to 150,000 cycles (compared to 200,000 cycles)
- Magnesium-alloy top and rear, polycarbonate front-plate (D800 is full mag-alloy except flash housing)
- USB 2.0 interface (compared to USB 3.0)
A big camera won’t make you a better photographer
1 year ago
by JohnShen
in Photography
Over the past week I’ve had the pleasure of shooting with the Nikon D4, a professional-grade SLR. Normally when out and about on my photo shoots, I may get a few double takes from people recognizing a brand new camera. However, the D4 took this to an entirely different level.
Each time I was in a vaguely picturesque spot (and even once in an alleyway in the middle of Sydney’s less-than-salubrious side streets) I was asked if I was able to take someone’s photo, because, I quote: “you look like you know what you’re doing”. What was even more surprising was that I was asked to take a photo of the person in question on their iPhone or compact camera. Perhaps they were more trusting of the photographer with 3 kilograms of magnesium alloy and glass around her neck than any other random passer-by, because there’s less chance of me making a quick getaway with their expensive phone. Or, more likely, they assumed that I was able to capture the moment better than anyone else, just because I’m using a big camera.
After I got over the initial flattery afforded by their assumption that I was the next Henri Cartier-Bresson, I realized that it’s a common misconception from non-photographers that the bigger or more expensive your camera is, the better photos you can take. There’s even a great video called ”Stuff People Say to Photographers”, which sums up this sentiment quite nicely. It would be such a luxury for a camera to be able to make the same decisions that a photographer needs to in order to create a winning shot. Imagine if a camera was a sentient being, able to determine the best light, composition and focus for a particular scene. We’d all be out of a job, most likely. Joking aside, each iteration of camera released onto the market is able to do more, see more (in the case of low-light capabilities on cameras such as the D4) and capture more quickly than the generation before. It doesn’t make the person using the camera any more talented, as ideal as this might be in some situations.
More concerning is when someone buys a new camera and expects it to take amazing photos. Imagine how disheartening it must be to bring home your new SLR, taking plenty of images and then review them, wondering why they look nothing like Trent Parke’s photos. There’s a great series over at DigitalRev, which is based on the premise of giving a pro-photographer a cheap camera. The results in most cases are pretty amazing, proving that it’s the person behind the lens that matters much more than the equipment used to create a photo. How did they get to be that good? There’s plenty of talent involved, for sure. There’s also sheer persistence, constantly wanting to challenge yourself and taking thousands upon thousands of photos until you can find your personal style. More expensive gear can help you realize your creative vision. But in itself, it won’t make you a better photographer.
Nikon D4, D800 & D800E Price Announced in Malaysia!!
1 year ago
Hey Every Body. Announcement From Nikon Malaysia. Nikon Malaysia had announced the Nikon D4, D800 & D800E Retail Price Today. Thank You.
Nikon Retail Price:
- Nikon D800 = RM10,899
- Nikon D800E = RM11,899
- Nikon D4 = RM22,388
Nikon introduces its long-awaited release, the HD-SLR D800, which offers resolution never seen before, amazing picture quality and valuable video resources, still optimized for professional multimedia photographers and videographers. With unparalleled balance between precision and functionality, the Nikon D800 brings innovations such as the CMOS sensor 36.3 megapixel FX-format, 91,000 pixel RGB sensor, advanced Scene Recognition System and many other new features.
Nikon Club Walkabout – Penang (18 FEB 2012)
1 year ago
| Event Date: | 18/02/2012 |
| Event Time: | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Venue: | Penang Bridge, Penang |
| Registration Date: | 22/12/2011 to 18/02/2012 |
| Description: |
Nikon Club Walkabout – Penang Bridge, Penang
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Date:
18 FEB 2012 (SAT)
18 FEB 2012 (SAT)
Time:
5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Venue:
Below Penang Bridge,
Gather at The Malay Stall Beside The Highway
Gather at The Malay Stall Beside The Highway
Fee:
Free to Nikon Members
Nikon Club Walkabout Program
This walkabout allows Nikon users to experience, share and exchange hands on instructions and feed backs on the usage of the camera. It will also allow users to meet one another of the same interest group to gather information and exchange interests of places, subjects, ideas of photography and a feedback session for the formation of special interest groups to cater for different levels and interest among users.
In this outing, a Nikon user begins from a place of not knowing what photographers need to know to make what photographers make as ‘art’. In this spirit of not knowing, we attempt to create an environment in which a range of interests and influences can be brought together. This get together is open and with flexibility, to create opportunity for participants and contributors to invent scenarios and possibilities for how to speak and learn together.
| Terms and Conditions: | No conditions attached. Just bring your Nikon camera and have fun!
Disclaimer: By signing/participating in this event, you agree that Nikon Club Malaysia, Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Futuromic Photo AV Sdn Bhd, Futuromic Photo AV (North Borneo) Sdn Bhd and agents/organisers of this event shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss or damage to property, accident, injury or death, whether direct or indirectly, caused by attending this event. And you shall abide to the rules, terms and conditions of this event as posted.
Dengan menandatangani/menyertai program ini, anda adalah dengan ini bersetuju bahawa pihak Nikon Club Malaysia, Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Futuromic Photo AV Sdn Bhd, Futuromic Photo AV (North Borneo) Sdn Bhd dan ejen/penanjur acara ini tidak akan bertanggungjawab terhadap keselamatan individu, kecederaan, kematian, kemalangan atau kehilangan harta benda yang berlaku, secara langsung atau tidak langsung, semasa acara ini dijalankan. Anda juga dikehendaki mematuhi peraturan-peraturan dan syarat-syarat yang dinyatakan.
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Nikon D800/D800E Is Here Now!
1 year ago
by JohnShen
in News & Politics
Photos By: Engadget
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Thirty six megapixels. That’s the native resolution of Nikon’s long-awaited FX-format digital SLR. TheD800 was designed with all professional photographers in mind, but with 36.3-megapixel captures (yes, that also means 36.3 megapixels in RAW, or 15.4 in DX format), the Japanese camera maker’s latest DSLR output is likely to far exceed the needs of many. It also limits low-light shooting capabilities — the D800 is a full-frame camera, but even so, with a standard sensor capturing 36.3 megapixels, its high-ISO performance is unlikely to match the likes of the D4, or Canon’s new 1D X. It’s for this reason that Nikon limited the camera’s top native sensitivity to ISO 6400, or 25,600 in Hi2 extended mode. Want to see more? Thumb through the gallery below and jump past the break for a closer look at the latest full-frame DSLR to hit the market.
As you might expect, the D800 adopts many new features from the D4, while maintaining a smaller D700-like footprint. You get the same Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91k-
pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, 1080/30p HD video with 20 adjustable audio levels and uncompressed HDMI output, in-camera two-consecutive-shot HDR and Active D-Lighting. In addition to the difference in resolution (remember, more megapixels doesn’t necessarily translate to better quality images), you also lose the D4′s 2.7x crop mode, which effectively multiplies your focal length by 2.7, bringing you closer to your subject without the need to a longer lens or teleconverter.
Significantly smaller than the monstrous D4, the D800 isn’t the
most compact full-frame DSLR that Nikon’s released to date. It’s noticeably taller than the D700 (by roughly half an inch), with a higher pentaprism and smooth appearance. But a new body design isn’t the only element differentiating the D800 from its predecessor. The camera offers excellent contrast-detection autofocus, allowing you to sharpen your subjects much more quickly while in live view. The D800 also offers video improvements, and lets you capture 29 minutes and 59 seconds in a single clip in normal quality mode. Because of the DSLR’s larger footprint, you’ll need to upgrade your grip along with the camera — the MB-D12 attachment uses the same battery as the D4, and boosts the camera’s burst mode from four frames per second to six in DX mode.
And what about price? The basic D800 will run you just shy of $3,000 — without a lens, of course. Nikon is also offering a second version, called the D800E, that is expected to retail for $3,300. This model captures slighter finer detail and “enhanced” resolution by removing the low-pass filter. Without the low-pass filter, you’re likely to notice moire, though a new setting in the Nikon Capture NX2 software will enable you to compensate without losing sharpness. We took a look at side-by-side images captured by the D800 and D800E, but weren’t able to differentiate between the low-resolution samples. Nikon reps explained that the differences can be incredibly subtle, and are most distinguishable when capturing fine details, such as individual hairs in an uncompressed D800E image. If the mainstream version will suffice, you can pic k up the D800 when it hits stores in late March, while the specialty “E” model will ship a few weeks later in mid-April.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D800/D800E Specifications
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Type
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Single-lens reflex digital camera
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Lens mount
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Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
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Effective pixels
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Effective pixels
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36.3 million
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Image sensor
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Image sensor
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35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
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Total pixels
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36.8 million
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Dust-reduction system
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Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software)
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Storage
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Image size (pixels)
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File format
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Picture Control System
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Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
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Media
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SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards; Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant)
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Dual card slots
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Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
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File system
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DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
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Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
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Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Frame coverage
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.7 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
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Eyepoint
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17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Diopter adjustment
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-3 to +1 m-1
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Focusing screen
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Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid
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Reflex mirror
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Quick return
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Depth-of-field preview
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When depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
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Lens aperture
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Instant return, electronically controlled
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Lens
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Compatible lenses
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Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC-NIKKOR lenses), DX lenses [using DX (24 x 16) image area], AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, employing eleven focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster |
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Shutter
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Type
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Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
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Speed
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1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
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Flash sync speed
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X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
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Release
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Release mode
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S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release),
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Frame advance rate
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Self-timer
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2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
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Exposure
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using 91K-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering method
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Range
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
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Exposure meter coupling
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Combined CPU and AI
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Exposure modes
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Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperturepriority auto (A); manual (M)
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Exposure compensation
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-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
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Exposure bracketing
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
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Exposure lock
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Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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ISO sensitivity
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ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
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Active D-Lighting
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Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
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ADL bracketing
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2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
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Focus
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Autofocus
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Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors), and AFassist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
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Detection range
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-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Lens servo
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Focus point
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Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
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AF-area modes
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Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
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Focus lock
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Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
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Flash
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Built-in flash
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Manual pop-up with button release and a guide number of approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Flash control
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TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91K-pixel RGB sensor is available with builtin flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
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Flash modes
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Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync; auto FP high-speed sync supported
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Flash compensation
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-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
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Flash bracketing
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
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Flash-ready indicator
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Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory shoe
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ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS) |
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; built-in flash can serve as master flash in commander mode; auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
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Sync terminal
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ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
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White balance
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White balance
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Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) and color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000 K); fine-tuning available for all options
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White balance bracketing
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
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Live View
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Modes
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Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)
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Lens servo
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AF-area modes
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Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
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Autofocus
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Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
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Movie
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Frame size (pixels)
and frame rate |
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File format
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MOV
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Video compression
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H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Audio recording format
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Linear PCM
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Audio recording device
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Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
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Movie options
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Index marking, time-lapse photography
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Monitor
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Monitor
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8-cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170°viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
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Playback
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Playback
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Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, highlights, histogram display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
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Interface
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USB
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SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector)
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HDMI output
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Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor
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Audio input
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
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Audio output
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
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10-pin remote terminal
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Can be used to connect optional remote control, GP-1 GPS Unit or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS Adapter Cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
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Supported languages
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Supported languages
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Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
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Power source
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Battery
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One EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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Battery pack
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Optional MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL15/EN-EL18* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or eight R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium batteries
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AC adapter
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EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
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Tripod socket
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Tripod socket
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1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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Dimensions / weight
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Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Approx. 146 x 123 x 81.5 mm/5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in.
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Weight
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Approx. 1,000 g/2 lb 3.3 oz with battery and SD memory card but without body cap; approx. 900 g/1 lb 15.7 oz (camera body only)
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Operating environment
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Operating environment
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Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°; Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
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Accessories
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Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area) |
EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-25 Battery Charger, DK-17 Eyepiece, UC-E14 USB Cable, USB Cable Clip, Camera Strap, BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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