E3/E3s Specifications

Type of Camera		Lens-interchangeable SLR-type digital camera
CCD		2/3-in. VT (Vacant Transfer) type; 1.3-millon effectivepixels (1,280 x 1,000 array); captures 8-bit full-color
Sensitivity	STD	Equivalent to ISO 800 film
	MID	Equivalent to ISO 1600 film
	HIGH	Equivalent to ISO 3200 film
Lens Mount		Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and CPU contacts)
Lenses Usable		AF Nikkor and Ai-S type Nikkor lenses with limitations
Focus Modes	S	Single-Servo Autofocus mode
	C	Continuous-Servo Autofocus mode
	M	Manual
Auto focus		TTL phase detection system using Nikon Advanced AM200 autofocus module
Autofocus detection range		Approx. EV -I to 18 at ISO equivalent 100 (under Nikon inspection conditions)
Exposure Metering.(at equivalent to ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens):	Matrix Metering	Five-segment multi-pattern metering system
	Centre - Weighted Metering	Concentrates approx. 70% of exposure metering sensitivity in viewfinder's central area
	Spot Metering	Concentrates exposure metering in area (approx. 05mm circle) in viewfinder's center
	Matrix Metering	EV 1 to 16-1/3
	Center - Weighted Metering	EV 1 to 20
	Spot Metering	EV 2 to 20
Exposure Control		Program (P), Shutter-Priority auto (S), Aperture-Priority auto(A) and Manual (M) exposure modes
Aperture		Aperture controlled by built-in diaphragm inside Reduction Optics; controlled aperture: f/4.8 to f/38, set by command dial; command lock possible
AE Lock		Possible via AE-L (AE lock) button; BV memory type
Auto Bracketing		Shoot 2 to 3 frames, each at a different exposure.Compensation value range of steps from ± 1/4 to ±3/4. Select among 9 combinations.
Exposure Compensation		Possible within ±2 EV range in 1/4 steps
Shutter Speeds		Controlled from 1/2000 to 1/2 sec. steplessly in P or A mode;can be set from 1/2000 to 1/8 sec. in 1/2 EV steps in M or S mode
Viewfinder		Optical-type eyelevel viewfinder (fixed); approx. 98% frame coverage; approx. 0.7x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity
Focusing Screen		Nikon advanced B-type Brite view screen (fixed)
Storage	System	Digitally stored (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG)
	Media	Nikon Image Memory Card EC- 15 (PCMCIA/JEIDA standard memory Type I card)
Modes and No. of frames	HI	5
	FINE	21
	NORMAL	43
	BASIC	84
Shooting Modes	S (single frame shooting)	Advances one frame for each shutter release
	C (continuous shooting) mode.	E3:Approx. I frame per sec. (varies according to storage mode) E3s:Approx. 3 frames per sec. (up to 12 consecutive shots)
PV (preview) mode		Images displayed on-screen are automatically updated for each shutter release
PB (playback) mode		For playback on TV
PC mode		Personal computer, printer connecting mode
SCSI		25-pin D-Sub
Video Output		NTSC or PAL (selectable)
White Balance	Auto	Color temperature auto tracking
	Manual	Six-step mark selection [ 1) Incandescent light (3,OOOK), 2) Fluorescent light (6.700/5,000/4,200K), 3) Fine weather (5,300K), 4) Cloudy weather (6,500K), 5) Shade (8,OOOK), and6) Flash mode (5,700K)]. Further fine-tuning can be performed.
Flash Synchronisation		X sync only; top sync speed of 1/250 sec.; in M or S mode,shutter fires at speed set (1/350 to 1/2000 sec. cannot be chosen);Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash possible with Nikon Speedlights including SB-28, 27, 26 and 25; Standard TTL Flash is also possible; External sync terminal also available
Auto focus Flash Photography		Possible with Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28, 27, 26, or 25
Power Supply		Voltage: 7.2V DC Quick Charger EH-3 used for Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-3 (charging time: approx. I hr, 1150mmAhcapacity) can also supply power directly to E3/E3s body via DC Adapter ES- I
Dimensions (WxHxD)		164.1 x 152.6 x 120.2mm (6.5 x 6.0 x 4.7 in.) (E3/E3s)
Weight (including battery)		Approx. 1,850g (4.1 lbs.) (E3) Approx. 1,860g (4.1 lbs.) (E3s)
Required Accessories		Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-3, Quick Charger EH-3,DC Adapter ES- I, External Sync Adapter EX- 10, Video Cable EG-10, Image Memory Card EC- 15

Nikon E2 Browser System Requirement

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For IBM PC/AT Windows®
IBM® PC/AT compatible computers with 386,486, or Pentiumô for CPU
5MB memory minimum (over 16MB recommended)
4MB minimum available hard disk space (over 40MB recommended)
640 x 480-pixel monitor or larger; colour monitor with 16.7 million colours, 64K colours,32K colours,256 colours,

MS-DOS® 5.0 or higher, MS® - Window® 3.1 and 95
ASPIDISK software made by ADAPTER Inc.
(included in the Nikon PC card drive ED-10)
Application software to which images are delivered
(Application that support JPEG and BMP format, such as Adobe Photoshopô)
Nikon PC Card Drive ED-10, SCSI card Adapter 1542

For Macô OS/Macintosh®
Macintosh® or Powerbook which can run System 7.1 and
with CPU 68030 or greater or power PCô CPU which can run System 7.1 or later
2 MB memory minimum (over 10 MB recommended)
5 MB minimum available hard disk space (over 40 MB recommended)
640 x 480 - pixel monitor or larger ; colour or B & W monitor with 16.7 million colours, 64K colours,
32K colours, 256 colours, 256 gradations, 16 gradients grey scale ( 16.7 million colours recommended)
System 7.1 or later, Quick Time ô Version 2.0 ( included in Install disk)
Mac - PC Manager ( included in Nikon PC card driver ED-10)

Application software to which images are delivered
(applications that support Apple Eventô, JPEG and PICT format, such as Adobe Photoshopô) Nikon PC Card Drive ED-10.

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