Nikon D80 Features
- 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints
- 2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.2 seconds
- RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 100 pictures
- Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching
- Includes 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
Nikon D80 Technical Details
- Camera type: Single-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens type: G-Type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor with built-in CPU
- Focal length: 18-135mm (approximates the picture angle performance of a 28-200mm lens on 35mm SLR)
- Aperture range: f/3.5 – f/22 (at 18mm); f/5.6 – f/38 (at 135mm)
- Minimum focus distance: 1.5 feet (0.45m) at all zoom settings
- Effective pixels: 10.2 million
- Image sensor: RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon DX format
- Image size (pixels): 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
- ISO sensitivity: 100 – 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
- Storage media: SD memory card
- File system: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
- Storage system: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
- White balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing also available
- LCD monitor: 2.5-inch (230,000-pixel) TFT LCD; allows up to 170-degree viewing angle.
- Playback function: Full frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Zoom; Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion); RGB histogram indication; Shooting data; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
- Delete function: Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete
- Video output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
- Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards
- Text input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
- Compatible lenses: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
- Picture angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approximately 1.5x lens focal length
- Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m)
- Eyepoint: 19.5mm (-1.0m)
- Focusing screen: Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
- Viewfinder frame coverage: Approximately 95 percent (vertical and horizontal)
- Viewfinder magnification: Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
- Viewfinder information: 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
- Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m)
- Lens servo: Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
- Focus areas: 11 areas; any single area can be selected; center focus area can be switched from normal to wide-frame
- AF area modes: 1) Single Area AF: Focuses only on subjects in the selected area. Selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors. 2) Dynamic Area AF: Focuses on subject in the selected area, but follows the subject if it moves from its original position, shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved. 3) Auto-area AF: measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas.
- Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
- Exposure metering system: Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering; 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor; 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10mm diameter circle in center of frame; 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm diameter circle (about 2.5 percent of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area AF is selected)
- Exposure metering range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens): EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
- Exposure meter coupling: CPU coupling
- Exposure modes: 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]
- Exposure lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Auto Exposure and Flash Bracketing: 2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
- Shooting modes: Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick-response remote
- Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
- Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec.
- Flash control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensorBuilt-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash (except when using spot metering exposure mode), Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: standard i-TTL flash (when using spot metering); 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens; 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s; 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
- Flash Sync mode: ) Auto, Fill-in flash, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, SlowSync, Rear-curtain Sync
- Flash compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Camera dimensions (W x H x D): 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 inches (132 x 103 x 77mm)
- Lens dimensions: 2.9 x 3.4 inches (74 x 86mm)
- Weight (camera): 1 lb. 5 oz, excluding battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
- Weight (lens): 13.6 ounces (385g)
Nikon D80 : One of the key advances developed for the D80 is its high-resolution image-processing engine, a dedicated new high-performance processing chip that greatly accelerates performance. ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure 7 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 optimization options Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up 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 Multiple Exposure modes Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information; Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion) SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible High-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,700 pictures on a single charge Supports more than 43 AF NIKKOR lenses in addition to the growing family of DX NIKKOR lenses Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software Unit Dimensions WHD – 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 inch; 1.3 lbs Supplied Accessories – EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, UC-E4 USB Cable, Strap, Body cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, BM-7 LCD monitor cover, Accessory shoe cover, PictureProject CD-ROM Kit 2 includes Nikkor DX 18-135mm zoom lens