SPECIFICATIONS
Type of camera
Lens mount
Lens
Focus modes
Autofocus Autofocus detection system
Autofocus detection range
Autofocus actuation method Autofocus lock
Electronic range finder
Exposure metering
Exposure meter switch
Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film
format) Nikon F mount AF Nikkor lenses, and Nikkor lenses with Nikon F mount (with
limitation) available Autofocus, and manual focus with electronic range finder
TTL phase detection system using Nikon advanced AM200 autofocus module Approx. EV
minus 1 to EV 19 (at ISO 100)
Single servo and continuous servo Possible by lightly pressing shuter release buton
in Single Servo AF mode or by using AF Lock button Available in manual focus mode
with an AF Nikkor and other Al-type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of V5.6
or faster Two types of exposure metering systems—Matrix Metering and Centre-Weighted
Activated by lightly pressing shuter release button; stays on for approx. 8 sec.
after lifting finger from button
Metering range
Exposure modes
Programmed auto exposure control
Shutter-priority auto exposure control Aperture-priority auto exposure control Manual
exposure control Shutter
Shutter release
Shutter speeds
Eyepoint
Eyepiece cover
EV O to EV 21 at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens Programmed auto (PD, P, PH), shutter-priority
auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A) and manual (M) modes Both shuter speed and aperture
are set automatically; flexible program in one EV step possible Aperture automatically
selected to match manually set shuter speed Shuter speed automatically selected to
match manually set aperture Both aperture and shuter speed are set manually Electromagnetically
controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Electromagnetic shutter by motor trigger
Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled speeds from 1/8000 to 30 sec.; stepless in
PD, P, PH or A mode; one EV steps in S or M mode; electromagnetically controlled
long exposure at B setting Fixed eyelevel pentaprism higheyepoint type; 0.75X magnification
with 50mm lens set at infinity; 92% frame coverage Approx. 19mm Model DK-8 prevents
stray light from entering viewfinder
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Focusing screen
Viewfinder information
LCD information
Electronic beeper
Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen with central focus brackets for autofocus
operation The following LCD indications appear: focus indicators, exposure modes,
shuHer speeds/film speeds, aperture/exposu re com pensation value, electronic analog
display, exposure compensation mark; ready-light LED; viewfinder display is illuminated
automatically or by pressing the viewfinder illumination button
The following indications appear: exposure modes, metering types, exposure compensation,
electronic analog display, shutter speeds/film speeds, aperture/exposure compensation
value, film speed setting, DX-coded film speed setting, film advance mode, film installation,
film advance and rewind, self-timer, multiple exposure, frame counter/ self-timer
duration/number of multiple exposure With power switch at.~)), beeper sounds in the
following cases: operation signals; (1) at end of film roll; (2) when film rewinding
is complete; (3) during self-timer operation; alert signals; (1) for over- or underexposure
and possible
Auto exposure lock
Film speed range
Film speed setting
Film loading
Film advance
picture blur in PD, P, PH or A mode; (2) when lens is not set to the smallest aperture
setting in PD, P, PH or S mode; (3) when non-DX-coded film, damaged film or film
with an unacceptable DX-code is loaded; (4) such as torn or damaged film during film
advance Available via sliding the AE Lock lever while the meter is on ISO 25 to 5000
for DX-coded film; ISO 6 to 6400 for manual setting At DX position, automatically
set to ISO speed of DX-coded film used; with non-DX-coded film, ISO speed is set
manually Film automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is
depressed once In S (Single-frame) shooting mode, film automatically advances one
frame when shutter is released; in CH (Continuous High) or CL (Continuous Low) shooting
mode, shots are taken as long as shutter release buton is depressed; in CH mode,
shooting speed is approx. 3.3fps, and in CL, approx. 2.0fps (in Continuous Servo
Autofocus or manual focus mode, with new batteries at normal temperatures, and a
shutter speed faster than 1/125 sec.)
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Frame counter
Self-timer
Exposure compensation
Multiple exposure Depth-of-field preview button
Reflex mirror
Camera back
Accessory shoe
Flash synchronization
Accumulative type; counts back while film is rewinding Automatically rewinds by pressing
film rewind button and multiple exposure/film rewind button; approx. 10 sec. per
24-exposure roll; stops automatically when film is rewound Electronically controlled;
timer duration can be selected between 2 to 30 sec. in one sec. increments; blinking
LED indicates self-timer operation; two-shot self-timer is possible; cancellable
Possible using exposure compensation buton within +5 EV range in 1/3 EV steps Up
to 9 exposures can be set Provides visual verification of depth of field; can be
previewed in A or M mode Automatic, instant-return type Hinged back; exchangeable
with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-21 or Data Back MF-20 Standard ISO-type hot-shoe
contact; ready-light contact, 1lL flash contact, monitor contact 1/60 to 1/125 sec.
in PD, P, PH or A mode; in S or M mode, shutter fires at speed set, and when set
from 1/250 to 1/8000 sec., shuter is auto
Flash ready-light
Autofocus flash photography
matically set to 1/250 sec.; down to 30 sec. shutter is available by using SB-24
in rear-curtain sync Viewfinder LED lights up when Nikon dedicated speedlight is
ready to fire; blinks to warn of poor camera/speedlight connection or insufficient
light for correct exposure Possible with Nikon Autofocus Speedlights SB-24, SB-23,
SB-22 or SB-20 Four AA-type batteries Number of 36-(24-)exposure film rolls per set
of fresh batteries (approx.)* For Continuous Servo Autofocus with AF Nikkor lens
covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity
before each shot
Batteries At 20°C At -10°C
Alkaline-manganese (LR06) 120 (180) 20 (30)
Manganese 40 (60) 5 (7)
NiCd (KR-AA) 80 (120) 25 (35)
Using AF Nikkor 50mm V1.8 or AF Nikkor 35 - 70mm V3.3 - 4.5, with film
advance mode at CH and a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. or faster.
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Checking battery power
Battery power is sufficient if shutter speed and aperture indications appear in the
LCD panel and viewfinder by lightly pressing shutter release button, and remains
approx. 8 sec. after finger is lifted from the button; insufficient if these indications
turn off immediately when finger is removed from the button. If LCD blinks and shutter
locks, bateries are exhausted; IF NO data appears and shutter does not operate, batteries
are exhausted or improperly loaded.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 153.6 x 102.5 x 67.5mm
Weight (body only) Approx. 695g
Notes:
For multiple flash photography using Nikon Speedlights, if the electric current
in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may not be able to take a second
shot afler taking the first shot. Take care that the combined total of the coefficients
(numbers shown in parenthesis below) for all of the speedlight's used at any one
time does not exceed 20 at 20°C (13 at 400C). SB-24 (1) SB-23 (4) SB-22 (6) SB-21
(4) SB-20 (9) SB-19 (2) SB-18 (16) SB-17 (4) SB-16 (4) SB-15 (4) SB-14 (1) SB-12
(1) SB-11 (1) If you are unable to take a second shot, disconnect master speedlight
from the F-801, or turn each of the speedlights off and on once.
In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F-801's
microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries.
For the same reason, film may not advance properly, or the film loading indication
may start blinking before you come to the end of the film. In each of these cases,
to resume operation, simply slide the power switch to OFF and turn on again, or remove
batteries and install again.
| Type of camera | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with built-in TTL flash | |
| Picture format | 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format); Panorama (F70D only): 13mm x 36mm, changeable by Panorama switch | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Lenses | Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount with some limitations; see chart below | |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eyelevel pentaprism high-eyepoint type; 0.78x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; approx. 92% frame coverage | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 18mm | |
| 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 CAM274 autofocus module | |
| Autofocus detection range: | Approx. EV -1 to 19 (at ISO 100) | |
| 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 Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen II; fixed | |
| Focus tracking: | Automatically activated with a moving subject | |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto (Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual | |
| Programmed Auto exposure control: | Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; Flexible Program
possible in increments of 1/3 EV. Vari-Program: Eight kinds built-in: Portrait Program,
Hyperfocal Program, Landscape Program, Close-Up Program, Sport Program, Silhouette
Program, Night Scene Program, and Motion Effect Program; each has its own program line |
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| 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: | Rotating the Command Dial changes shutter speed in  and  modes or aperture value in 
mode in 1/2 EV steps. To change aperture value in mode, rotate the Command Dial while
pressing the aperture button |
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| Quick Recall function | By QR button the original or favourite camera settings can be recalled; up to three settings can be memorised | |
| Auto exposure lock: | Available by pressing the AE-L button while the exposure meter is on | |
| Viewfinder information LCD: | Focus area, focus indications, exposure metering system, exposure mode, Flexible Program, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analogue display, exposure compensation and flash output compensation are all shown in LCD readout; also shows flash recommended light and ready light LEDs | |
| LCD panel information: | Shutter speed, aperture, QR, focus area, film speed setting mode, film advance mode, focus mode, exposure mode, exposure metering system, flash sync mode, exposure compensation/flash output level compensation, All-Mode Exposure Bracketing/Flash Exposure Bracketing and frame counter/compensation value, film loading, film rewind, self-timer and battery power | |
| Metering range | (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) EV -I to EV 20 for Matrix and Centre-Weighted metering; EV 4 to EV 20 for Spot metering | |
| Exposure Metering Switch | Activated by lighdy pressing shutter release button; stays on for 8 sec., after finger leaves button | |
| Exposure control Modes | Three built-in exposure meters - Matrix, Centre-Weighted and Spot | |
| Exposure compensation | With exposure compensation button; +-5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | |
| AE Lock | By pressing AE-L (auto exposure lock) button while exposure meter is activated | |
| Film speed range | ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film; ISO 6 to 6400 can be manually set | |
| Shutter | Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter | |
| Shutter speeds | Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled speeds from 1/4000 to 30 sec in 1/3 EV steps; electro-magnetically controlled Bulb setting is provided | |
| Shutter Release: | By motor trigger | |
| Automatic film advance | automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is depressed once. In single-frame and single-frame silent rewind mode, film automatically advances one frame when, shutter is released; in continuous high or continuous low shooting mode, shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed; in continuous high mode, shooting speed is approx. 3.7 fps, and in continuous low approx. 2.0 fps | |
| Frame counter | Additive type; counts back while film is being rewound | |
| Film rewind | By pressing IN and Ps button; fast rewind or silent rewind is selectable | |
| Self timer | Electronically controlled; blinking LED indicates self-timer operation; cancellable | |
| Dioptre adjustment: | -1.5 to +1.0 dioptre | |
| Reflex mirror | Automatic, instant-return type | |
| Camera back | Hinged back with film cartridge confirmation window; unchangeable | |
| Accessory shoe | Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for Posi-Mount system provided | |
| Built-in TTL flash: | Guide number: 14 (ISO 100, m); flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens; Red-Eye Reduction, TTL flash control including 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Slow Sync and Rear-Cuttain Sync are possible | |
| Flash synchronization | Up to 1/125 sec. TTL Multi Sensor Five-segment multi sensor used for TTL auto flash control; Automaffc Balanced FiD-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor Possible when AF Nikkor or AI-P Nikkor lens is used with built-in Speedlight or Nikon Speedlight SB26, SB-23, SB-22, SB-20, etc. | |
| Monitor Pre-flash | Built-in TTL Speedlight or Nikon Speedlight SB-26 fires Monitor Pre-flash(es) for TTL multi sensor when AF Nikkor or AI-P Nikkor lens is used | |
| Flash recommended light | Lights up when flash is recommended | |
| Flash ready-light | When Speedlight is off: blinks when using flash is recommended; when Speedlight is on: lights up when built-in Speedlight or Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire; blinks after shooting to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure | |
| Batteries | Two CR123A-type lithium batteries | |
| Battery power confirmation: | 
for sufficient power;  indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion; blinking indicates batteries are
just about exhausted;  no indication/symbol appears when batteries are completely
exhausted or improperly installed |
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| Body finish: | Silver and Black available | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 151 x 103 x 70mm (F70), 151 x 103 x 71mm (F70D) | |
| Weight (body only) | 585g (F70), 600g (F70D) |
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Number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries *: |
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at 20° C |
at -10° C |
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36-exposure film |
Without flash |
Approx 115 |
Approx 80 |
| With 50% flash |
Approx 25 |
Approx 20 |
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