Specifications
| CCD Imager | 2.11 million pixel, 1/2 inch, high density |
| Image Resolution
(user selectable) |
1,600 x 1,200 pixels (UXGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Lens | Nikkor multi-coated, 5 elements in 4 groups, aspherical glass, f = 6.8mm with macro (35mm format equivalent: 38mm) F 2.6. Fish eye and wide angle adapter can be attached with optional step-up ring. |
| Digital Zoom | 4 steps: 1.25x / 1.6x / 2x / 2.5x |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect TTL autofocus with 127 steps |
| Focus Modes
(user selectable) |
Continuous AF mode Single AF mode Manual Focus |
| Shooting Distance | 12 inches to infinity , 3.5 inches in macro mode |
| Exposure Metering
(user selectable) |
3 mode TTL metering: 256-element Matrix Spot Center-weighted |
| Shutter | 1/750 to 1 second Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter |
| Aperture | 3 steps at F2.6 / F3.8 / F8 Electro-magnetic drive rounded diaphram opening |
| Exposure Control
(user selectable) |
Programmed Auto Exposure (AE) Manual exposure compensation 2EV in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Exposure Range | EV-2~15.5 ISO 100 equivalent |
| Sensitivity | approx. ISO 80 equivalent |
| Gain Increase
(user selectable) |
Default (approx. 80) 100 (approx. 100) +1EV equivalent gain up from default +2EV equivalent gain up |
| White Balance
(user selectable) |
Automatic TTL homing system, can be set manually for: Sunny Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Flash light Preset white balance available |
| Tone Curve Selection
(user selectable) |
Standard Contrast+ Contrast- Brightness+ Brightness- |
| Self Timer | 3 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Viewfinder | Real image optical Frame coverage 80 ~ 85% Diopter adjustment: -2 to +1 dpt. |
| LCD Monitor | 1.8-inch, 112,000 pixel, TFT LCD with
adjustable back light Update rate: 30 frames / sec Frame coverage: approx. 97% |
| Auto Power Save | Factory default 30sec auto shut off Can be changed to 30s, 1, 5 or 30 minutes |
| Image Recording File Format | TIFF RGB (Uncompressed) or JPEG (Exif 2.1); 24 bit RGB color Multiple folders supported - user can create, rename or delete |
| Mode
(user selectable) |
Hi = Uncompressed RGB TIFF Fine = 1/4 JPEG Normal = 1/8 JPEG Basic = 1/16 JPEG (Appox.) |
| Storage Media | Removable CompactFlash memory cards, Type I |
| Capacity
(per 8MB card*) |
Hi = 1 image Fine = 8 imgs Normal = 16 imgs Basic = 32 imgs * Number of images may vary depending on the image captured. |
| Shooting Mode | Fully automatic mode (A-REC) or Programmable manual mode (M-REC); (3 custom groups of settings from shooting menu options.) |
| Shooting Menu | 1) Metering, 2) Capture mode, 3) Sensitivity, 4) White balance, 5) Tone compensation, 6) Best-shot selector, 7) Monochrome, 8) Digital zoom, 9) Converters (for adapter lenses), 10) Auto file numbering |
| Best-Shot Selector | Camera takes 5 shots automatically (Approx. 1.5 fps) and records the most detailed image of the 5 shots using anti-jitter logic, which is effective for telephoto shooting and macro shooting. Not available when the Speedlight is on. |
| Capture Modes | Single Continuous High speed continuous Multiple continuous |
| Capture Speed | Single mode: Approx. 1 fps for full size or smaller images Continuous mode: Approx. 1.5 fps full size or smaller up to 10 images High speed continuous mode: Approx. 2 fps for VGA size images up to 60 images. Image size is fixed in VGA in this mode Multiple continuous: Approx. 2 fps. Camera captures 16 continuous images and put all 16 into 1 full size image frame. |
| Memory Buffer | 48 MB |
| Power-Up Time | approx. 2 seconds |
| Built-in Speedlight | Guide number 7 in meters, 23 in feet (at ISO 100) |
| Flash Modes | 1) Auto-flash, 2) Flash-off, 3) Force fill flash, 4) Slow-sync and 5) Red-eye reduction (Flashes for 0.8 sec. before main flash) |
| Playback Function | 1) 1 Frame, 2) Thumbnails , 3) Slide show, 4) 2x or 3x zoom playback with scroll capability. Hide and protect attributes can be set for each image |
| Delete Function | Deletes all frames or selected frames |
| Platform | Windows95 or later, NT4.0 or later, Macintosh OS 7.5.1 or later |
| Interface | Serial interface (Windows: 115 kbps, Macintosh: 230 kbps) |
| Video Output | NTSC video signal output for image display on standard TV set |
| I/O Terminals | Power input, video output, Serial port |
| Power Requirements | 4 x AA - Alkaline, 1.2V Ni-Cd, 1.2V NiMH or 1.5V FR-6 Lithium batteries. AC adapter EH-30 (optional) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 60 min. with LCD monitor on using alkaline batteries at room temperature. (Shooting cycle time and Speedlight condition will be informed later.) Approx. 90 min. at playback mode. |
| Dimensions | (W x H x D) 4.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 in. (114 x 67 x 38.5mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 9.5 oz. (270g) without batteries |
| Warranty | One year |
| Accessories Included | Soft case, Strap, Video Cable, 8MB CompactFlash Card, Serial Cable (Win), Mac adapter, NikonView Version 2 CD ROM, Lens cap, 4 AA batteries, Open me first envelope, Registration, Warranty card, Fast Track Guide Hardware & Software Manuals. |
| Bundled Software | NikonView Version 2, Hotshots (PictureWorks), IPIX (Interactive Pictures) |
| Optional Accessories | EH-30 AC adapter, FC-E8 Fisheye conversion lens, WC-E24 Wide angle conversion lens, TC-E2 Telephoto conversion lens (2x), CompactFlash cards (4-64MB), PC card adapter, EC-AD1 CompactFlash card reader with parallel interface for PC computer. |
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