| Type of camera | | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Picture format | | 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
| Lens mount | | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) |
| Lenses | | D-type Nikkor: Autofocus and all functions possible. AF Nikkor other than D-type: All functions except 3D Matrix Metering possible. AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix. Metering and autofocus possible. Non-CPU Nikkor lenses: Usable in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, Centre-Weighted or Spot Metering. Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. |
| Viewfinder | | Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in dioptre adjustment (-3 to +1 DP). Viewfinder frame coverage approx. 96% with Finder magnification approx. 0.76x with 50mm lens set to infinity and 1.0 DP |
| Eyepoint | | Approx. 21mm (at -1.0 DP) |
| Viewfinder illuminator: | | Automatically activates when exposure meter is on |
| Autofocus area | | Wide and Spot selectable |
| Focus modes: | | Autofocus, and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder |
| Autofocus modes: | | Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF |
| Autofocus detection system: | | Nikon Multi-CAM 1300 autofocus module |
| Autofocus detection range: | | Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) |
| Lens servo | | Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M); Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C) |
| Focus area (s) | | One of five focus areas can be selected |
| AF Area mode | | Single Area AF and Dynamic AF(Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available) |
| Autofocus lock: | | Possible once stationary subject is in focus in Single Servo AF |
| Electronic rangefinder | | Available in Manual focus mode with AF Nikkor and other AI-type Nikkor lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster |
| Focusing Screen | | New B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III, interchangeable with optional E-type screen with grid |
| Focus tracking: | | Focus is locked by pressing button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF |