| Type of camera |
Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with built-in TTL flash |
| Picture format |
24 x 36mm [standard 35mm (135) film format) |
| Lens mount |
Nikon F mount |
| Lenses |
AF Nikkor lenses, AI-P-type Nikkor lenses. IX-Nikkors cannot be used. |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; approx. 0.78x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; approx. 90% frame coverage |
| Eyepoint |
Approx. 18mm |
| Viewfinder illuminator: |
Automatically activates when exposure.meter is on |
| Operational Modes |
SIMPLE and ADVANCED |
| Focus modes: |
Autofocus and manual |
| Autofocus modes: |
Single-Servo AF and Continuous-Servo AF Continuous-Servo is possible in ADVANCED mode only |
| Autofocus detection system: |
TTL phase detection system using Nikon Advanced AM200 autofocus module |
| Autofocus detection range: |
Approx. EV -1 to 19 (at ISO 100) |
| Autofocus lock: |
Possible in Single Servo AF mode once a stationary subject is in focus as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed |
| Focusing Screen |
Fixed Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen with central focus brackets for autofocus operation |
| Focus tracking: |
Automatically activated with a moving subject |
| Exposure Modes |
Programmed Auto in SIMPLE mode; Programmed Auto, ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual in ADVANCED mode |
| Programmed Auto exposure control: |
Both shutter speed and aperture are set; in SIMPLE mode, General-Purpose Program, Landscape Program, Portrait Program and Close-up Program are available; in ADVANCED mode, General-Purpose Program, Landscape Program, Portrait Program, Close-up Program, Sport Program, Silhouette Program, Night Scene Program and Motion Effect Program are available |
| Flexible program: |
Possible with General-Purpose Program in ADVANCED mode when flash is off |
| Shutter-Priority Auto exposure control: |
Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed |
| Aperture-Priority Auto exposure control: |
Shutter speed automatically selected to match manually set aperture. |
| Manual exposure control: |
Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually |
| Shutter speed/aperture adjustment: |
Pressing the adjust button changes shutter speed or aperture in 1/2 EV steps; holding down the adjust button rapidly changes shutter speed or aperture in one EV steps |
| Auto exposure lock: |
Available by pressing the AE-L button while the exposure meter is on |
| Viewlinder information LCD: |
Shows correct exposure, infocus/AF-impossible, shutter speed, aperture, exposure information, exposure compensation, and flash recommended-/ready-light |
| Metering range |
EV 1 to 20 at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens |
| Exposure Metering Switch |
Activated by lightly pressing shutter release button; when the LCD panel shows the Exposure Mode Menu, Program Menu, Optional-Function Menu, or Optional Function, stays on for approx. 60 sec.; when the LCD panel shows each Program or exposure mode, stays on for approx. 8 sec. with the builtin flash off or 15 sec. with the built-in flash on |
| Exposure control Modes |
Matrix Metering (for Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, and Aperture-Priority Auto exposure modes); Centre-Weighted Metering for Manual exposure mode |
| Exposure compensation |
Possible in ADVANCED mode within +5 EV range in 1/2 steps |
| Film speed range |
ISO 25 to 5000 for DX coded film; ISO 6 to 6400 for non-DXcoded films in ADVANCED mode |
| Shutter |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speeds |
1/2000 sec. to 30 sec.; electromagnetically controlled Time setting is provided in ADVANCED mode |
| Shutter Release: |
Electromagnetic |
| Automatic film advance |
Film automatically advances to f rame one when camera back is closed. Film automatically advances one frame at approx.1 sec.when shutter is released; film advance stops automatically at end of film roll |
| Frame counter |
Accumulative type (counts down during film rewind); displayed on the LCD panel |
| Film rewind |
Automatic by built-in motor at end of film roll; manual mid-roll rewind possible by pressing rewind button |
| Self timer |
Electronically controlled; 10 sec.Timer duration |
| Reflex mirror |
Automatic, instant-return type |
| Camera back |
Hinged back; unchangeable |
| Accessory shoe |
Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact |
| Built-in TTL flash: |
Guide number: 13 (at ISO 100, m); Angle of coverage: 35mm lens or longer lens with some limitations (see Chart below) |
| Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash: |
Possible with built-in TTL flash or Nikon dedicated Speedlights such as SB-28, SB-27, SB-23, and SB-16B; Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Auto exposure modes; Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash in Manual exposure mode |
| Flash synchronization |
1/125 sec. or slower |
| Flash ready-light |
Without flash: Blinks when using flash is recommended; with flash: Lights up when built-in flash or Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire; blinks after shooting to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure |
| Batteries |
6V lithium battery pack (2CR5 or DL245 type) |
| Body finish: |
Silver and Black available |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
149 x 96 x 70mm (F50), 149 x 96 x 71 (F50D) |
