Specifications
DIGITAL SLRs
NIKON
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D80
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
◆ The D80 features a large and bright viewfinder with
large 0.94x magnification to ensure the clearest view
possible for precise composition. Included is a
built-in diopter adjustment control knob
also makes it easier to fine-tune the view to
match eyesight. The viewfinder’s integrated
grid display can also be turned on to assist
with composition.
◆ 2.5˝ 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD
provides an ultra-wide 170° viewing
angle from all directions. Navigating the
spacious preview of your images is easy with
a dedicated Zoom button, magnifying images
on screen up to 25x their original size. An RGB
histogram display aids in evaluating exposures with greater precision.
◆ Other playback options include single frame, 4 or 9-image thumbnail display, an improved
histogram display and highlight point display. A menu interface featuring refinements to the
carefully chosen color scheme and increased font size makes navigation easier on the eye, easier
to understand and easier to use. Menus can be customized to display only selected items using
the “My Menu” set.
High Performance
◆ Powers up and ready to shoot in only 0.18
seconds. It also reacts at blazing speeds when
the shutter button is pressed with a minimal
shutter lag time of just 0.08 seconds.
◆
Can shoot 3 frames per second in continuous
bursts of up to 100 JPEG (FINE M-size or
smaller) or 6 RAW (NEF) images.
◆ Shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000 sec. can be
selected manually or used in conjunction
with the automated program modes. Bulb
and time options as well as flash-synchronized
shutter speeds of up to 1/200 sec. further
enhance the digital photo experience.
◆ Supplied EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion
battery lets you shoot as many as 2,700
images per charge. The battery features an
accurate real-time fuel gauge system that
displays the percentage of remaining charge,
number of shots since last charge and overall
status of battery service life.
◆ Multiple Exposure feature lets you create a
single image within the camera from up to
three consecutive exposures, producing an
effect that resembles multiple exposure
techniques used with film.
Flash
◆ Powerful built-in
flash with i-TTL
flash control does
much more than
fire when lighting
is inadequate or add balanced fill flash when
there is strong backlighting. It evaluates flash
exposure with greater precision to achieve
better automatic flash balance and deliver
outstanding results. It also allows features
such as Repeating flash function for creating
stroboscopic effects and the Modeling Flash,
which lets you visually check for shadows
and assess overall lighting prior to shooting.
◆ Full support for wireless lighting System, the
built-in flash can wirelessly control up to
two groups of Speedlights (SB-600 or SB-
800) in full TTL mode, taking the guesswork
out of multiple flash photography.
◆ The D80 works seamlessly with Nikon SB-
800, SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights, deliv-
ering the full benefits of i-TTL flash control’s
advanced monitor pre-flash, accurate
bounce-flash measurement and comprehen-
sive wireless operation.
◆ Bundled with PictureProject software.
Designed for digital photographers of
any skill level, it’s powerful tools let you
truly explore digital imaging without
having to study for it. It greatly
simplifies image transfer and sharing,
while giving you basic post-production
enhancements on a personal computer.
Data in your memory card can easily
be uploaded to your computer, and
images can be quickly printed, e-mailed
or uploaded to an online photo
community.
◆ Fully compatible with optional Capture
NX, Nikon’s highly versatile and elegantly
simple photo editing solution designed
to help photographers tap the full
potential of NEF (RAW) images.
Featuring an innovative user interface
that provides easier access to powerful
and visually intuitive enhancement tools,
Capture NX's powerful photo image
processing and editing tools can also be
applied to JPEG and TIFF files to satisfy
a broader range of photofinishing needs
and applications.
Optional MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack
◆ An optional MB-D80 battery pack is available, extending the shooting
capability in an ergonomic design that adds shooting stability. Able
to run on either one or two EN-EL3e rechargeable batteries or six
AA-size batteries, the pack also features an additional command dial
and alternative buttons for shutter release and AE-Lock/AF-Lock that
make vertical shooting more comfortable.
◆ The D80 also offers unprecedented compatibility with Nikon’s extensive selection of AF Nikkor
lenses as well as new DX Nikkor lenses, which are designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX
format digital SLR cameras. Nikkor lenses, famous for optical superiority, add to the D80’s
ability to deliver outstanding images.
◆ The D80 record to SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, used around the world and available in a
variety of capacities. They feature efficiency and convenience in a slim, compact design.
Bundled and Optional Software