Nikon D80
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| Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
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| Sensor | 23.6 x 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CCD sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop |
| Maximum resolution | 3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 effective megapixels) |
| Lens type | Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 30 s to 1/4000 s and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync |
| Exposure Metering | TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 420 pixel RGB sensor |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Metering modes | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot |
| Focus areas | 11-area AF system, Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module |
| Focus modes | Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M) |
| Continuous Shooting | 3 fps up to 100 JPEG or 6 RAW images |
| Viewfinder | Optical 0.94x Pentaprism |
| ASA/ISO range | 100 - 1600 in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, up to 3200 as boost |
| Flash | Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System |
| Custom WB | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset |
| Rear LCD monitor | 2.5-inch (63.5 mm) TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels |
| Storage | Secure Digital, SDHC compatible |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery |
| Weight | Approx. 585g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |
| Optional Battery Packs | MB-D80 battery pack (with vertical shutter release) with one or two Nikon EN-EL3e or six AA batteries |
The D80 is a digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon on August 9th, 2006.[2] The camera shipped the first week of September to US retailers. Considered by many to be an amalgam of design elements of the entry-level D50 and high-end D200 cameras, it occupies the same price bracket the Nikon D70 and D70s did at the time of their release.
Its MSRP is $1,000/£700 for the body only or $1,300/£950 with the Zoom-Nikkor AF-S DX 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED kit lens,[3] putting it in competition with the Pentax K10D, Sony α 100 or the Canon EOS 30D.
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[edit] Features
- 10.2 Megapixel CCD sensor
- Seven preset scene modes (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) selectable using a top-mounted dial
- User selectable image optimization options (Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white)
- In camera Retouch feature with D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Image overlay, Monochrome and Filter effects
- In camera Multiple exposure feature (merges up to 3 consecutive images)
- USB 2.0 Hi-speed interface
- Pentaprism viewfinder, rather than the more compact penta-mirror set up (0.94x magnification vs. 0.8x for the D40x). Same one on D200.
- 2.5 in, 230,000 pixel LCD monitor (same as in D40, D40x and D200).
The Nikon D80 also inherits some of the D200's features such as the 10.2 MP image sensor, albeit with slower data throughput than the D200. The D80 is the second Nikon DSLR to use the SD card (the D50 being the first), rather than the CF card storage used in the D70, D70s and D200. The higher storage capacity SDHC standard is also supported.
[edit] Optional accessories
- Wireless ML-L3 (IR) remote control and MC-DC1 remote cord
- Battery MB-D80 battery grip. Cheaper after-market clones exist.
[edit] References
- ^ Nikon D80. Digital SLR Cameras products line-up. Nikon Corporation.
- ^ Nikon Corporation (2006-08-09). "Outstanding performance, ease of operation, versatile personal control and exciting in-camera effects make digital SLR photography more rewarding for all". Press release.
- ^ Nikon D80, 10 mp, previewed. Digital Photography Review (2006-08-09).
 D80 body |
 D80 body top view |
 D80 with 70-300mm lens |
 D80 with 70-300mm lens top view |
[edit] External links
- Nikon D80 User Review at Nikonians.org
- Nikon D80 User Forum at Nikonians.org
- Digital Photography Review of the D80
- Nikon D80 Comprehensive Video Review
- Outdoor Photographer Nikon D80 Review
- Reviews Index for Nikon D80
- Nikon D80 at WikiSpecs
- SLR Today's Nikon D80 Review
- Nikon D80 Users at Flickr, provides usage information and sample photos
- Nikon D80 Set A closer look at the body of the Nikon D80 and some sample photographs on Flickr
Nikon Digital SLR Timeline
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