Technical & Imaging Specifications
- Camera Type: Interchangeable lens digital single-lens reflex camera
- Image Sensor Format: Nikon DX APS-C format, physical sensor dimension 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm CCD
- Total Sensor Pixel Count: 10.75 million pixels
- Effective Recording Pixel Count: 10.2 million pixels
- Lens Mount Standard: Nikon F mount with AF electrical contact pins, 1.5× focal length crop factor
- Image Recording Resolution Options:
- Large: 3872 × 2592 pixels
- Medium: 2896 × 1944 pixels
- Small: 1936 × 1296 pixels
- Image Processing Engine: Nikon EXPEED original digital imaging processor
- Native ISO Sensitivity Range: ISO 100 – ISO 1600, expandable to Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
- Continuous Shooting Frame Rate: Maximum 3 frames per second continuous capture
- Rear Display Monitor: 3-inch diagonal TFT LCD screen, 230,000 dot pixel resolution, wide viewing angle
- Viewfinder System: Pentamirror optical reflex viewfinder with 95% frame coverage, 0.8× magnification
- Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 second maximum fast shutter to 30 second long exposure, bulb exposure mode support
- Flash Synchronization Speed: Maximum X-sync flash shutter speed 1/200 second
- Storage Media Compatibility: SD, SDHC secure digital memory card format
- Power Supply Battery Model: Nikon EN-EL9 / EN-EL9A lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack
- Physical Dimension (W × H × D): 126 mm × 94 mm × 64 mm
- Net Camera Body Weight (without battery & memory card): 485 g
Functional Features
- Exclusive Nikon Guide Mode interactive step-by-step photography tutorial interface with real-time parameter adjustment guidance
- Nikon 420-area RGB multi-zone 3D Color Matrix Metering II exposure measurement system
- Dynamic D-Lighting image contrast optimization function with adjustable enhancement intensity
- Six preset Picture Control calibration profiles (Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape) with full manual customization
- Multi-stage Image Sensor Dust Reduction System: mechanical sensor vibration cleaning + airflow particle control + Image Dust Off reference data software correction
- Built-in i-TTL balanced fill flash metering system compatible with Nikon SB-series external speedlight flashes
- Self-timer delay options: 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s user-selectable delay intervals
- Remote capture support via optional ML-L3 wireless infrared remote controller
- Built-in post-capture image retouch editing functions including miniature model blur effect, red-eye correction, cropping and exposure adjustment
- Scene Recognition System automatically identifies portrait, landscape, backlight and macro shooting environments to optimize autofocus and exposure parameters
Working Principle
Light enters mounted Nikon F-mount lens, reflects via pentamirror reflex assembly into optical viewfinder for live composition preview. Upon shutter release, reflex mirror lifts upward to expose CCD image sensor to incoming light; analog pixel signal from CCD transfers to EXPEED imaging processor for digital signal conversion, noise reduction, color gamut correction and Dynamic D-Lighting contrast adjustment. Processed digital image data writes to inserted SD/SDHC memory card storage. Built-in dust reduction system generates high-frequency mechanical vibration of CCD sensor surface upon power startup to dislodge accumulated dust particles; airflow control channel evacuates dislodged dust out of camera body internal cavity. 3D Matrix Metering II samples light intensity across 420 separate sensor zones to calculate accurate automatic exposure values before each capture cycle.
Material Composition
- Camera Body Main Chassis: Polycarbonate composite reinforced with glass fiber internal frame
- Hand Grip Surface: Textured rubber anti-slip elastomer coating
- Pentamirror Viewfinder Assembly: Coated optical glass lightweight mirror prism unit
- Image Sensor Substrate: Silicon CCD semiconductor wafer with micro-lens array surface coating
- Rear LCD Screen Panel: Transmissive TFT liquid crystal display with anti-reflection surface coating
- Shutter Mechanism Blades: Thin lightweight titanium alloy precision shutter slats
Structural Characteristics
- Ergonomic right-hand curved rubber grip with integrated battery compartment cavity
- Top centralized mode dial with labeled automatic, semi-automatic and manual shooting mode selector
- Rear LCD screen with dedicated shortcut buttons for playback, menu, zoom and guide mode activation
- Hot-shoe external flash mounting interface with X-sync electrical contact pins located on camera top center
- Bottom tripod mounting socket with standard 1/4 inch UNC camera tripod thread
- Side SD memory card slot with spring-loaded dust protection sliding cover
Advantage Highlights (Completed)
- Industry-first entry DSLR built-in Guide Mode drastically reduces learning curve for beginner amateur photographers
- Lightweight 485 g body weight enabling long-duration handheld travel photography without fatigue
- Full native compatibility with entire library of Nikon F-mount AF auto-focus lenses, including DX and FX series optics
- Integrated multi-layer dust removal mechanism eliminates frequent sensor cleaning maintenance for daily outdoor shooting
- Compact pentamirror viewfinder structure lowers overall equipment weight compared to pentaprism mid-range DSLRs
- Preloaded rich picture control presets deliver direct color optimization without post-production software processing
- Low power consumption design extends single EN-EL9A battery shooting capacity up to 500 continuous still frames
Applicable Industries
Amateur consumer photography, student photography education, travel documentary shooting, entry-level commercial portrait auxiliary shooting, campus event recording, hobby landscape photography
Installation Requirements
- Mount lens via standard Nikon F bayonet mount; align lens index dot with camera body mount dot and rotate clockwise until mechanical lock clicks
- Insert SD/SDHC memory card with gold contact pins facing inward toward sensor compartment
- Load fully charged EN-EL9/EN-EL9A lithium battery with positive/negative terminals matching compartment polarity marking
- Mount tripod through 1/4 inch UNC threaded socket on camera bottom plate; ensure mounting screw full engagement without over-tightening
Usage Precautions
- Power off camera body before lens disassembly to avoid sensor static damage and AF circuit short-circuit
- Avoid direct sunlight irradiation onto CCD sensor with shutter open; prolonged strong light exposure causes permanent pixel burn-in
- Operate only within ambient temperature range of 0 °C to +40 °C; prohibit shooting under sub-zero uninsulated environments without thermal protection
- Do not touch CCD sensor surface with bare fingers, cloth or liquid cleaning agents; utilize official Nikon sensor cleaning kit only
- Remove battery and memory card if equipment will remain idle for over 30 consecutive days to prevent terminal oxidation and data loss
- Avoid exposure to high-humidity, dusty, saline coastal atmosphere without sealed storage bag protection
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