| lens / zoom | Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts (DX and D or G-type: all functions supported) |
| focus / macro | auto | manual |
| metering mode | (3D) color matrix / center weighted / spot |
| aperture | auto | manual / lens dependent |
| white balance | auto, seven manual modes with fine-tuning, colour temperature setting, preset white balance |
| shutter | auto | manual / B, 30s - 1/8000s |
| exposure | +/- 5EV in 1/1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps |
| flash / mode | hot shoe; pop up - 5 modes / GN 17 (m, iso 200) |
| viewfinder | ttl optical |
| iso ratings | 200 - 6400 in 1/1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100, 25600) |
| image size | FX format 4256x2832 / 3184x2120 / 2128x1416; DX format 2784x1848 / 2080x1384 / 1392x920 |
| image format | nef / tiff / jpeg (exif 2.21) |
| image compr. | |
| lag/cycle times | |
| remote control | self timer 2s - 20s |
| video options | |
| audio options | |
| connectivity | usb 2.0 (high speed); video (NTSC / PAL); HDMI |
| storage | compact flash I / II, UDMA compliant |
| platform | |
| extra features | full frame sensor 36mm x 23.9mm histogram display PictBridge |