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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality with impressive high-ISO performance
  • Fast and accurate 51-point autofocus system
  • Ergonomic design with a large, bright optical viewfinder
  • Strong battery life and broad F-mount lens compatibility
  • Robust, weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction
Cons Cons
  • Heavy and bulky physical design
  • Limited resolution and lack of modern features like video or wireless connectivity
  • Incomplete viewfinder coverage and lack of sensor-shift stabilization
  • Occasional issues with white balance and autofocus in specific conditions
  • Minor hardware frustrations including rubber grip wear and loose eyecups

Announcement date Announcement date July 1, 2008
Launch price Launch price $2,999
Sensor Sensor 12.1MP Full-Frame CMOS
Burst Burst 5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date July 1, 2008
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,999
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 12.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range 200-6,400
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 100-25,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 5fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats RAW, TIFF, JPEG
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 17 m at ISO 200

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points 51
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Live View

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3 steps
Metering modes Metering modes Spot, Center-Weighted Average, 3D Color Matrix

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.92M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Card slots Card slots 1

USB USB USB 2.0 (mini-B)
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hotshoe, PC terminal

Battery Battery EN-EL3E
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 1000 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 995g (2 lb 3.1 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 123 x 147 x 77 mm (4.84 x 5.79 x 3.03 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 1074g (2 lb 5.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20

Internal Recording Internal Recording N/A