Thom's quick takes:
- Low price, but high image quality
- Solid video capability, though lots of wobble on motion
- Mostly plastic
- Features missing (bracketing, DOF Preview, mirror up)
- Must use AF-S lenses!
- Guide mode doesn't do a lot of guiding
Specifications:
- Introduced: 1/7/2014
- Replacement Estimate: current equivalent: D3500
- Current Firmware: C1.03 L2.017 (June 2018)
- Sensor Size: 23.2x15.4mm, DX ~1.55x crop
- Sensor Pixels: 24.2mp
- Sensor Maker: Nikon NC81369R
- Sensor Technology: CMOS, Bayer, no AA filter, microlens
- Max Image Size: 6000x4000
- Other Image Sizes: 4496x3000, 2992x2000
- Video: 1080P/60/30/25/24 stereo sound (internal mic mono), 720P 60/50, and VGA 30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression), 20 minute maximum length
- ADC Bit Depth: 12 bit, EXPEED4
- Raw File Formats: 12 bit Compressed NEF
- Other File Formats: JPEG
- JPEG/TIFF Rendering: 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output
- Auto Rotation: Yes
- Color Spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Storage: SD, SDHC, or SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi
- Max Write Speed: ?MB/sec
- Max Buffer: 80 JPEG Fine (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 18 RAW (10 with JPEG)
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 HIGH, optional WiFi
- TV Support: NTSC and PAL, HDMI
- Lens Support: AF-S only (other AF don't focus)
- Autofocus Module: CAM1000 (11 sensor, 1 crosshatch)
- Shutter Lag: ?ms
- Autofocus Modes: Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, 3D Tracking
- Autofocus Assist: Yes (white lamp)
- Metering: 420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot
- Exposure Modes: PSAM + 7 Scene + GUIDE
- Exposure Compensation: +/- 5 stops, 1/3 stop
- Exposure Bracketing: None
- ISO: 100-12800, HI1, AUTO
- White Balance: Auto, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning
- Image Settings: Picture Controls, Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
- Color LCD: 3", 921,000 dots 160 degree
- Image Review: Histogram, Highlights
- Continuous Shooting Speed: 5 fps
- Shutter Speeds: 30s to 1/4000, bulb. 100k rated
- Mirror Lockup: No
- Viewfinder: Pentamirror, 95%, 0.85x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +.5 diopters
- Optional Viewfinder Accessories: DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DG-2 magnifier
- Optional Focus Screens:
- Menus: Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu
- Flash Sync Speed: 1/200
- Flash Type: I-TTL, M
- Internal Flash: Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100)
- PC Sync: No (via optional AS-15)
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1EV
- Flash Options: Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock
- DOF Preview: No (alternative: Live View)
- Optional Remotes: ML-L3 IR, WR-R10/WR-T10
- Colors: Red, Gray
- Size: 4.9 x 3.9 x 3 " (124x98x75.5mm)
- Weight: 16 ounces (455g) w/battery and card
- Battery: EN-EL14a (700 shots CIPA)
- Optional AC Adapter: EP-5a + EH-5a/b
- Other significant: Self-cleaning sensor, no top LCD (rear color LCD used instead), PictBridge, in camera small picture option, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, in-camera perspective control, color outline, soft filters, FUNC button, can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, eye detection sensor, intelligent guide, GPS support (GP-1a), quiet shooting mode, wireless (WU-1a), easy panorama mode, external microphone jack
- Included Software: ViewNX2
- Price at Introduction: US$650 (with 18-55mm kit lens)
