The Nikon D80 SLR Digital Camera features a 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, providing a high level of resolution and sharp detail, so users can have the freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. It features Nikon's high-resolution image processing engine and a dedicated high-performance processing chip that has been introduced to significantly accelerate performance on all levels. With a start up time of just 0.18 seconds and a shutter release lag time of approx. 80 milliseconds, the D80 delivers instant response, and provides continuous shooting at a rapid 3 frames per second, making action photography a reality and the camera a must have for photography enthusiasts. Nikon's DX Format sensor and F bayonet lens mount design assures compatibility across the comprehensive range of AF and DX Nikkor lenses. The Refined 11-area AF System (based on Nikon's advanced Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module) ensures consistently fast and precise focus lock in various shooting conditions and Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II ensures accurate automatic exposure control, even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Packing high performance and high resolution into a slimmer, more compact body, the D80 also remains true to Nikon's commitment to intuitive operation. The size, layout and operation of all controls are designed for maximum ease of use. A large, bright viewfinder with large 0.94x magnification ensures the clearest view possible and a large 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD provides an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle from all directions. A RGB histogram display also assists when evaluating exposures with greater precision. And a user-friendly menu interface makes for easier operation and menus can be customized using the "My Menu" setting. Furthermore, exclusive in-camera image editing features, such as D-Lighting and Red-eye correction ensure consistently satisfying results and greater creative freedom without the use of a computer. |
| Image Quality |
Image Sensor | 23.6 x 15.8mm (DX format) 10.8 Megapixel APC CCD with RGB primary color filter |
Effective Resolution | 10.2 million pixels |
Color Depth | 36-Bit RGB |
Color Modes | Mode Ia (natural - sRGB), Mode II (wide color range - Adobe RGB), Mode IIIa (vivid color - sRGB), Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, B&W |
Image File Formats | RAW (NEF)
JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic)
Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF Compliant |
Recorded Resolution | Large (3872 x 2592)
Medium (2896 x 1944)
Small (1936 x 1296) |
Video Recording | No |
Audio Recording | No |
| Optics |
Lens Mount | Nikon F-mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) |
Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x |
Optical Image Stabilization | Supports Nikon VR lenses |
| Focus Control |
Focus Type | 11 area TTL Autofocus (TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 module) with AF-assist illuminator (EV -1 to +19 Detection range @ ISO 100 equivalent) |
Focus Modes | Instant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF |
| Exposure Control |
Sensitivity | Auto ISO (100-1600)
Selectable ISO (100-1600)
Up to ISO 3200 with boost (HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1) |
Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter; |
Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/4000 seconds (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb |
Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
Exposure Metering | Three-mode TTL exposure metering (3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot) |
Exposure Modes | Digital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto [A], Manual [M], Exposure Compensation (+/-5EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments), AE lock, AE Bracketing (2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments) |
White Balance Modes | Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance Bracketing |
Scene Modes | Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait |
| Flash |
Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Fill-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off) |
Effective Flash Range | Up to 42' (13m) |
External Flash Connection | Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
External Flash Control | i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash |
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/200 second |
| Performance |
Start-Up Time | 0.18 seconds |
Shutter Lag | 0.008 seconds |
Time Between Shots | 0.4 seconds (continuous) |
Burst Capability | 3 fps up to 100 JPEG (FINE) or 6 RAW (NEF) images |
Self Timer | 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds selectable |
Interval Recording | No (possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation) |
Date & Time Stamp | No (Date, Time & World time info recorded with image metadata) |
| Memory & Power |
Built-in Memory | No |
Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD)
Secure Digital High Capacity (SD-HC) |
Battery Type | EN-EL3e Rechargeable lithium-Ion Battery |
Power Adapter | EH-5 AC Adapter (optional) |
| Input/Output |
Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) |
Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
Remote Control | MC-DC1 Remote Cord (optional)
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (optional) |
Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Display |
Viewfinder | Fixed Eye-level Pentaprism with Built-in Diopter Adjust (-2.0 to +1.0m-1) |
Viewfinder Info | Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures |
Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes (with CPU lens is attached) |
LCD Display | 2.5" Low-temperature Polysilicon TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels) with brightness adjustment and 170-degree viewing angle |
Information Display | Shutter-speed, Exposure compensation value, Flash compensation value, ISO sensitivity, White balance fine-tuning, White balance color temperature (K), Number of shots in bracketing sequence, Aperture (f-number), Bracketing increment, PC connection indicator, Number of frames remaining, Number of shots remaining before buffer fills, PC mode indicator, Preset white balance recording indicator |
Language Options | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 up), Zoom, Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion), RGB histogram indication, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation |
| Physical |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4.1 x 5.2 x 3.0" (103 x 132 x 77mm) body only |
Weight | 21 oz. (585g) body only |
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