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The D80 features a new 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, bringing a new level of high resolution and sharp detail to the class while also providing plenty of freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. Nikon's DX Format sensor and Nikon F bayonet lens mount design assure unprecedented compatibility across the comprehensive assortment of AF Nikkor lenses and DX Nikkor lenses designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras.

Type of Camera : Single-lens reflex digital camera

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]

Sensitivity : 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1

File Format : Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

File System : Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF

Storage Media : SD memory card, SDHC compatible

Shooting Modes : 1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second 3) Self-timer 4) Delayed remote mode 5) Quick-response remote mode

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 Size : 2.5-in.

LCD Monitor : 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle

Playback Function : 1) Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion) 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation

Delete Function : Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete

I/O Terminal : NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu)

Interface : USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards

Picture Angle : Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length

ViewFinder Type : Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)

Eyepoint : 19.5mm (-1.0m-1)

Focusing Screen : Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

Viewfinder Frame Coverage/ Magnification : Approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal) / Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1

Reflex Mirror : Automatic, instant-return type

Lens Aperture : Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button

Autofocus : TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)

Focus 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 dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% 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 : 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering). 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)

Exposure Metering Coupling : CPU coupling

Exposure Control : 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]

Auto Exposure Lock : Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

Auto Exposure Bracketing : 2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV; Compensation steps: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

Maximum Shutter : 1/4000

Minimum Shutter : 30

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 sensor, Built-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 Modes : 1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction, 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5) Slow Sync, 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off

Accessory Shoe : Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided

Self-Timer : Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration (2, 5, 10, and 20 second selectable)

Depth of Field Preview Button : When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)

Remote Control : Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)

Power Requirements : One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)

Battery Life : Up to 2,700 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e battery

Tripod Socket : 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions : Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)

Weight (without batteries) : Approx. 585g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Quick Charger
Audio Video Cable
USB Cable
Strap
Body cap
Eyepiece Cap
Rubber Eyecup
LCD monitor cover
Accessory shoe cover
PictureProject CD-ROM

Compatible products

Batteries and Chargers - Roofer Batteries

Roofer RF-EN-EL3e Battery Add to cart - USD 31.00

Cases and Bags - Walkart Camera Cases

Generic Dry Box Add to cart - USD 45.00

Lenses - Nikon Lenses

Nikon 10.5mm F2.8G ED Ai AF DX Fisheye Lens Add to cart - USD 845.00

Nikon 105mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 930.00

Nikon 12-24mm F4G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 1,260.00

Nikon 14-24mm F2.8G ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,990.00

Nikon 14mm F2.8D ED AF Lens Add to cart - USD 1,830.00

Nikon 15mm F2.8N Lens Add to cart - USD 1,850.00

Nikon 15mm F3.5S Lens Add to cart - USD 2,280.00

Nikon 16mm F2.8D Ai AF Fisheye Lens Add to cart - USD 950.00

Nikon 17-35mm F2.8D IF-ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,740.00

Nikon 17-55mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 1,690.00

Nikon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 560.00

Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Lens Add to cart - USD 1,010.00

Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 230.00

Nikon 180mm F2.8D IF-ED AF Lens Add to cart - USD 980.00

Nikon 18mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 1,370.00

Nikon 200-400mm F4G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 8,440.00

Nikon 200mm F2G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 5,610.00

Nikon 200mm F4D IF-ED AF Micro Lens Add to cart - USD 1,530.00

Nikon 20mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 690.00

Nikon 24-120mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 880.00

Nikon 24-70mm F2.8G ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 2,170.00

Nikon 24-85mm F2.8-4D IF AF Lens Add to cart - USD 850.00

Nikon 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G IF-ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 382.00

Nikon 24mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 492.00

Nikon 28-80mm F3.3-5.6G AF Lens Add to cart - USD 189.00

Nikon 28mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 334.00

Nikon 300mm F2.8D II ED Lens Add to cart - USD 5,890.00

Nikon 300mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 5,610.00

Nikon 300mm F4D IF-ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,350.00

Nikon 35mm F2D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 424.00

Nikon 400mm F2.8D II IF Lens (Black) Add to cart - USD 8,860.00

Nikon 400mm F5.6S IF Lens Add to cart - USD 2,120.00

Nikon 500mm F4D II IF Lens (Black) Add to cart - USD 7,950.00

Nikon 500mm F4G ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 9,950.00

Nikon 50mm F1.4D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 429.00

Nikon 50mm F1.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 222.00

Nikon 55-200mm F4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Lens Add to cart - USD 382.00

Nikon 600mm F4D IF-ED II AF-S Lens (Black) Add to cart - USD 9,930.00

Nikon 600mm F4G ED VR AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 12,300.00

Nikon 60mm F2.8D AF Micro Lens Add to cart - USD 545.00

Nikon 70-200mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 2,110.00

Nikon 70-300mm F4-5.6D ED AF S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 695.00

Nikon 80-400mm F4.5-5.6D ED AF VR Lens Add to cart - USD 1,740.00

Nikon 85mm F1.4D IF AF Lens Add to cart - USD 1,170.00

Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 491.00

Nikon 85mm F2.8D Micro Lens Add to cart - USD 1,810.00

Lenses - Sigma Lenses

Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX IF HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 3,460.00

Sigma APO 300-800 F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 7,250.00

Lenses - Tamron Lenses

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD IF Macro Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 362.00

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Generic Cleaning Set Add to cart - USD 18.00

Tripods and Cranes - Sony Tripods

Sony VCT-R100 Tripod Add to cart - USD 37.00

Tripods and Cranes - Velbon Tripods

Velbon CX-200 Tripod Add to cart - USD 55.00

Velbon CX-300 Tripod Add to cart - USD 69.00

Velbon CX-440 Tripod Add to cart - USD 73.00

Velbon CX-444 Tripod Add to cart - USD 78.00

Velbon CX-460 Tripod Add to cart - USD 78.00

Velbon CX-460MINI Tripod Add to cart - USD 69.00

Velbon CX-540 Tripod Add to cart - USD 92.00

Velbon CX-560 Tripod Add to cart - USD 92.00

Velbon CX-640 Tripod Add to cart - USD 97.00

Velbon CX-660 Tripod Add to cart - USD 101.00

Velbon Sherpa 200R Tripod Add to cart - USD 129.00

Velbon Sherpa 250R Tripod Add to cart - USD 145.00

Velbon Sherpa 435 Tripod Add to cart - USD 177.00

Velbon Sherpa 450R Tripod Add to cart - USD 153.00

Velbon Sherpa 550R Tripod Add to cart - USD 161.00

Velbon Sherpa 600R Tripod Add to cart - USD 161.00

Velbon Sherpa 750R Tripod Add to cart - USD 181.00