- 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor
- High-speed continuous shooting: 3 frames per second (fps) in bursts of up to 100 consecutive JPEG (FINE M-size or smaller) or 6 RAW (NEF) images
- Advanced high-precision, high-performance imaging processing engine with color-independent pre-conditioning
- 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions
- Refined 11-area AF system with new Auto-area AF mode and center sensor that can be switched to wide-frame operation for broader coverage
- ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure
- Seven automated Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene.
- User-selectable choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white image optimization options
- Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up and approx. 80-millisecond shutter release time lag promotes fast handling
- Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/200 second
- Fast image transfer via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and SD memory card
- Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Image Overlay, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance)
- Multiple Exposure shooting option automatically produces an effect that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film
- Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including RGB Histograms
- Selectable Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion)
- SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible
- Lightweight, compact body
- High-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,700 pictures on a single charge and provides detailed battery status information. (Battery life figure determined by in-house test parameters)
- Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
- The D80 supports more than 43 AF Nikkor lenses in addition to the growing family of DX Nikkor lenses
- Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
- Support for Nikon's new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images
Specifications
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| Effective pixels
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| 10.2 million |
| Image sensor
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| RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm, 10.75 million total pixels |
| Image size
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| L (3,872 x 2,592) / M (2,896 x 1,944) / S (1,936 x 1,296) |
| Sensitivity
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| 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 |
| Storage media
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| SD memory card, SDHC compatible |
| LCD monitor
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| 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
| Exposure metering
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| 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering |
| Exposure modes
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| Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Interface
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| USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot |
| Power sources
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| Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D)
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| Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.) |
| Weight
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| Approx. 585g (1lb 5oz) without battery, memory card, or body cap or monitor cover |
Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2006
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