Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm film format)
Lens mount: Nikon F mount (bayonet type)
Lenses available: Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, f/2 or 55mm f/1.2 as standard; more than 80 manual focus Nikkor lenses in all
Shutter: Horizontal -travel focal-plane shutter; speeds of from 1 to 1/2000 second and "B"; speeds of from 2 to 10 seconds available via built-in self-timer; intermediate settings possible between 1/80 and 1/2000 second- shutter release via shutter button or self-timer
Flash synchronization: Automatic selection as shutter speed is set; hotshoe contact with built-in safety switch provided; one threaded PC terminal provided for off-camera flash operation
Synchronization range: 1/2000 -1/125 sec., 1/30 - I sec. and "B" for FP bulbs; 1/30 -1 sec. and "B" for M and MF bulbs; 1/80 -1 sec. and "B" for electronic flash
Accessory shoe: Special Nikon-type built into body,fitted with hotshoe contact and electric safety switch which turns on contact as flash unit is mounted
Viewfinder: Interchangeable eye level pentaprism type with built-in through-the-lens (TTL) exposure meter (model DP-11 ); selected aperture and shutter speed indicated below view field
Focusing screen: Matte Fresnel field with central split image rangefinder surrounded by microprism ring; 12mm diameter reference circle defines area of meter center-weighting; Nikon Type K screen
Reflex mirror: Instant-return type; Mirror lockup level provided
Exposure metering: Through-the-lens, center-weighted, full-aperture measurement; exposure correctly set by adjusting aperture and/or shutter speed for meter needle centering; meter cross-coupled with both diaphragm and shutter speed controls and automatically indexed as lens is mounted-, powered by two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries Viewfinder: Interchangeable eye level pentaprism type with built-in through-the-lens (TTL) exposure meter (model DP-11 ); selected aperture and shutter speed indicated below view field
Focusing screen: Matte Fresnel field with central split image rangefinder surrounded by microprism ring; 12mm diameter reference circle defines area of meter center-weighting; Nikon Type K screen
Reflex mirror: Instant-return type; Mirror lockup level provided
Exposure metering: Through-the-lens, center-weighted, full-aperture measurement; exposure correctly set by adjusting aperture and/or shutter speed for meter needle centering; meter cross-coupled with both diaphragm and shutter speed controls and automatically indexed as lens is mounted-, powered by two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries
Metering range: EV 1 - EV 17 (i.e., f/1.4 at I second f/8 at 1/2000 second) with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100
Film speed scale: Setting provided for ASA 6 - 6400
Lens diaphragm coupling: Built-in meter coupling lever for Nikkor lenses capable of automatic maximum aperture indexing; meter/diaphragm coupling of from f/1.2 to f/32 provided
Film winding: Via single-stroke lever with 1200 winding angle and 200 standoff angle; lever also serves as meter ON/OFF switch
Frame counter: Shows number of frames exposed (additive type); automatically resets to "S" (two frames before "0") when camera back is opened
Film rewinding: Manual via film rewind crank; coupling provided on base plate for rewind via motor drive
Depth-of-field preview: Via button provided on front of camera
Body finish: Satin-chrome and semi-gloss black

Tillverkare: Nikon