Review of a D7000 Nikon Digital SLR
A new Nikon was released in October 2010 which is none other than the D7000 Nikon digital SLR and is an update of the well known Nikon D90. This model features 16.2mp CMOS sensor with six fps shooting and a thirty nine point AF system. The Nikon comes with a 1080 HD movie recording and an autofocus with sound as the camera has an external microphone input. In addition another new feature is a matrix metering system. The D7000 is appealing to beginners and photographic enthusiasts.
The following features have also been included and my review of a D7000 Nikon digital SLR has shown the following:- Live view – this allows for composing an image while watching the camera’s 3.0 inch HR of 921,000 dot LCD screen
- A 100% coverage and glass prism viewfinder
- The D7000 has a durable magnesium body
- Weather seals which makes the camera waterproof
- Comes with a ISO boost of around 25,600
- Has a dual secure digital memory card slot
- The D7000 has a high capacity rechargeable battery that allows up to 1000 shots per charge
- In addition there is also an optional MB vertical release battery grip
- Comes with Ex-speed two image processing
- 16.2 mp DX format CMOS image sensor
- Has a 1/250 per second flash speed and a 1/8000 per second shutter speed
- The shooting mode has two defined settings for personal usage and preference
- There is 3D subject tracking as well as a thirty nine point focus system
- The Nikon D7000 can take six frames per second and can shoot up o 100 JPEGS
- The 7000 has full HD 1080p movies and can be recorded at 24 fps, 30 fps and 720 fps.
While shooting a movie you are able to record monaural sound duet o the camera having a bilt in microphone. In addition stereo recording is also available whereby you can use external microphones. The sensitivity level can also be adjusted to either type of microphones.
My review of a D7000 Nikon digital SLR also shows that the D7000 has a range of in camera images and movie editing functions. The in movie edit allows you to delete any unwanted shots and you are able to save any selected movie frames as a JPEG image. There are two secure digital memory card slots as well as a SDXC memory card that is fully compatible with a HDMI output and you can connect the camera to an HD television as well as a monitor.
The Nikon D7000 comes with an active D-lighting that balances bright and dark exposures automatically of the image. You can customize your picture control settings before taking your shot. The Nikon D7000 has a built in flash which includes a wireless control that composes of external speed lights. In addition there is a D11 vertical release battery grip which is totally weatherproof and the shutter rates up to 150,000 cycles.
A feature such as the optional eye-fi memory cards allow for wireless transfer of movies and images. There is also an unobtrusive shooting mode that is completely silent. No dust can impact your photos. The Nikon D7000 comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery that provides a 1050 shot per charge. This camera is only available in the USA at present.
For photographers that are looking for a camera that will give a good performance the Nikon D7000 is ideal and the D7000 is reliable and will give an unprecedented level of versatility as well as control. When it comes to balance and durability the Nikon 7000 D-SLR will deliver amazing full HD movies. My review of a D7000 Nikon digital SLR suggests that this is one of the most ideal cameras that have now entered the market. The Ex-speed two image processing engine fuels the performance of this camera making it exceptional in more ways than one. And the groundbreaking 39 point AF system and a RGB 3D matrix metering system makes this camera a better option to purchase than most excluding the Canon. Additionally the Nikon D7000 DSLR also affords a full 1080 HD movie feature which has a full time auto focus and allows the user to capture their pictures with striking stills as well as moving images.
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Type
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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 coupling and AF contacts)
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Effective angle of view
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Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
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Effective pixels
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Effective pixels
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16.2 million
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Image sensor
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Image sensor
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23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
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Total pixels
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16.9 million
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Dust-reduction system
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Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
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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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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), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
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Double slots
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Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF + JPEG; 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 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), 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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Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.94 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
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Eyepoint
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19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
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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 screen Mark II with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
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Reflex mirror
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Quick return
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Depth-of-field preview
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Pressing depth-of-field preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other 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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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 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional Remote Control ML-L3), 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 modes
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S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release),
 (self-timer),  (remote control), MUP (mirror up) |
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Frame advance rate
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Approx. 1 to 5 fps (CL) or approx. 6 fps (CH) (CIPA guidelines)
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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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Remote release modes
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Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
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Exposure
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using 2,016-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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Auto (auto; auto [flash off]), scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), U1 (user settings 1), U2 (user settings 2)
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Exposure compensation
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-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Exposure bracketing
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2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 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 or 1/2 EV; can also be set 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 frames using preset values for all frames
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Focus
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Autofocus
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Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist 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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-1 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 39 or 11 focus points
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AF-area mode
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Single-point AF; 9-, 21- or 39-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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Guide number
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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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Flash modes
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Flash compensation
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-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Flash bracketing
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2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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Flash-ready indicator
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Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s 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-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; 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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Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
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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 5 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K), all with fine tuning; white balance bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
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Live View
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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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Metering method
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Matrix
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Frame size (pixels)
and frame rate |
[NTSC] · 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps · 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 640 × 424 (30p); 30 (29.97) fps
[PAL] · 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 1,280 × 720 (25p); 25 fps · 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 (23.976) fps · 640 × 424 (25p); 25 fps Choice of normal and high quality available |
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Maximum length
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Approx. 20 minutes
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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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Monitor
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LCD monitor
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7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
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Playback
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Playback function
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Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, 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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Hi-Speed USB
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Video output
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NTSC, PAL; images can be displayed on external device while camera monitor is on
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HDMI output
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Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
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Accessory terminal
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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, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
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Power source
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Battery
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One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
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Battery pack
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Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 or six R6/AA size alkaline, NiMH or lithium batteries
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AC adapter
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AC Adapter EH-5a; requires Power Connector EP-5B (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)
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Approx. 132 × 105 × 77 mm (5.2 × 4.1 × 3.0 in.)
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Weight
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Approx. 690 g (1 lb. 8.3 oz.) camera body only; approx. 780 g (1 lb. 11.5 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap
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Operating environment
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Temperature
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0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
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Humidity
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Less than 85% (no condensation)
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Accessories
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Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area) |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15, Battery Charger MH-25, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC1, LCD Monitor Cover BM-11, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, ViewNX 2 CD ROM
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: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash units