| Type of Camera | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in TTL flash |
| Exposure Control | Auto mode: Vari-Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous, Night Portrait); Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual; Exposure compensation: (+-)3 EV range in 1/2 steps (except in Manual and Auto) |
| Picture Format | 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling , AF contacts) |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type, built-in dioptre adjustment (-1.5 to +0.8m(-1)) |
| Eyepoint | 17mm (at -1.0m(-1)) |
| Focusing Screen | B-type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 89%/ Approx. 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity (at -1.5 to +0.8m(-1)) |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-Assist illuminator (approx. 0.5-3m); Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100) |
| Focus Modes | Focus area: One of the five focus areas can be selected, Focus area mode: Dynamic AF mode with Closest-Subject Priority; Dynamic AF mode with Center-Subject Priority; M focus mode: Center Area mode and Single Area mode |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL full-aperture exposure; 3D 25-segment Matrix Metering with G-/D- type AF Nikkor; 25-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than G-/D- type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center-Weighted Metering automatically selected with Manual exposure mode; Spot Metering selectable in Auto Exposure lock with Custom Setting option (metering system in the Auto Exposure lock) |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | 3D 25-segment Matrix Metering: EV 1-20, Center-Weighted Metering: EV 1-20, Spot Metering: EV 4-20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | Bracketing range: (+-)2 EV; Number of shots: three; Bracketing steps: 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 EV (except in Auto or Vari-Program) |
| Film Speed Setting | Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX-coded film in use (manual not selectable); Film speed range: DX ISO 25-5000 |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical travel-focal-plane shutter; Speed: Automatically set between 30 and 1/2000s; in S: 30-1/2000s (in 1/2 steps); in M: 30-1/2000s (in 1/2 steps), Time |
| Accessory Shoe | Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact, (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL Auto flash contact, GND), safety lock provided |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/90s |
| Flash Control | Controlled by TTL Sensor; Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash compatible with built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and D-/G-type Nikkor lens, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash compatible with built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens other than D-/G-type (except in Manual exposure mode); Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode; Film speed range in TTL auto flash: ISO 25-800 |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-Curtain Sync. (normal sync.), Slow sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync., Flash Cancel |
| Flash Ready Light | Flash fully charged: ready-light lights; Full output warning: ready-light blinks |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled; time duration: 10 seconds |
| Depth of Field Preview Button | Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button; electronically controlled |
| Film Loading | Easy loading, automatic prewind with built-in motor; film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of available exposure) when camera is closed |
| Film Advance Modes | Automatic advance with built-in motor; Single-frame shooting; Continuous shooting |
| Film Advance Speed | Approx. 1.5 fps (fresh batteries) |
| Film Rewind | Automatic rewind with built-in motor; mid-roll rewind available |
| Multiple Exposure | Selectable in P, S, A, M |
| Camera Back | Hinged back with film confirmation window; F75D: Data imprint LCD panel/buttons |
| Power Requirements | Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries |
| Exposure Meter | Auto meter shut-off 5 seconds after power turned on if no operation are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release after power is turned on |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions | F75: Approx. 131 x 92.5 x 65mm; F75D: Approx. 131 x 92.5 x 67.5mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | F55: Approx. 380g; F55D: Approx. 385g |