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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 - GS Camera Bags

GS SY-513L Camera Backpack Add to cart - USD 158.00

GS SY-513M Camera Backpack Add to cart - USD 158.00

GS SY-513S Camera Backpack Add to cart - USD 150.00

GS SY-514S Cameras Backpack Add to cart - USD 158.00

GS SY-520 Trolley Bag Add to cart - USD 170.00

GS SY-522 Soft Camera Beltpack Add to cart - USD 96.00

GS SY-603 Soft Camera Backpack Add to cart - USD 136.00

GS SY-607 Soft Camera Backpack Add to cart - USD 178.00

GS SY-613 Soft Camera Bag Add to cart - USD 116.00

GS SY-618 Soft Camera Bag Add to cart - USD 136.00

GS SY-621 Soft Camera Bag Add to cart - USD 190.00

GS SY-758 Soft Camera Bag Add to cart - USD 136.00

GS SY-759 Soft Camera Bag Add to cart - USD 118.00

GS SY-762 Soft Camera Backpack Add to cart - USD 136.00

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 770.00

Nikon 105mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 870.00

Nikon 12-24mm F4G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 1,170.00

Nikon 14-24mm F2.8G ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,650.00

Nikon 14mm F2.8D ED AF Lens Add to cart - USD 1,610.00

Nikon 15mm F2.8N Lens Add to cart - USD 1,770.00

Nikon 15mm F3.5S Lens Add to cart - USD 2,170.00

Nikon 16mm F2.8D Ai AF Fisheye Lens Add to cart - USD 815.00

Nikon 17-35mm F2.8D IF-ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,600.00

Nikon 17-55mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 1,430.00

Nikon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 406.00

Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Lens Add to cart - USD 760.00

Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 168.00

Nikon 18-70mm F3.5-4.5G AF-S DX Lens Add to cart - USD 498.00

Nikon 180mm F2.8D IF-ED AF Lens Add to cart - USD 920.00

Nikon 18mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 1,310.00

Nikon 200-400mm F4G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 6,870.00

Nikon 200mm F2G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 4,790.00

Nikon 200mm F4D IF-ED AF Micro Lens Add to cart - USD 1,390.00

Nikon 20mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 640.00

Nikon 24-120mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 800.00

Nikon 24-70mm F2.8G ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,760.00

Nikon 24-85mm F2.8-4D IF AF Lens Add to cart - USD 810.00

Nikon 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G IF-ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 480.00

Nikon 24mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 468.00

Nikon 28-70mm F2.8D IF Lens Add to cart - USD 2,530.00

Nikon 28mm F2.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 318.00

Nikon 300mm F2.8D II ED Lens Add to cart - USD 5,610.00

Nikon 300mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 5,340.00

Nikon 300mm F4D IF-ED AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 1,420.00

Nikon 35mm F2D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 400.00

Nikon 400mm F2.8D II IF Lens (Black) Add to cart - USD 8,440.00

Nikon 400mm F5.6S IF Lens Add to cart - USD 2,020.00

Nikon 500mm F4D II IF Lens (Black) Add to cart - USD 7,570.00

Nikon 500mm F4G ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 9,360.00

Nikon 50mm F1.4D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 360.00

Nikon 50mm F1.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 180.00

Nikon 55-200mm F4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Lens Add to cart - USD 280.00

Nikon 600mm F4D IF-ED II AF-S Lens (Black) Add to cart - USD 11,200.00

Nikon 600mm F4G ED VR AF-S Lens Add to cart - USD 11,300.00

Nikon 60mm F2.8D AF Micro Lens Add to cart - USD 520.00

Nikon 70-200mm F2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 1,740.00

Nikon 70-300mm F4-5.6D ED AF S VR Lens Add to cart - USD 600.00

Nikon 80-400mm F4.5-5.6D ED AF VR Lens Add to cart - USD 1,590.00

Nikon 85mm F1.4D IF AF Lens Add to cart - USD 1,120.00

Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens Add to cart - USD 467.00

Nikon 85mm F2.8D Micro Lens Add to cart - USD 1,730.00

Lenses - Sigma Lenses

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 575.00

Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 460.00

Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC Fisheye HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 710.00

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG ASP HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 790.00

Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 575.00

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 414.00

Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 429.00

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 345.00

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 490.00

Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 152.00

Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 490.00

Sigma 24-60mm F2.8 EX DG Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 425.00

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 510.00

Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG ASP MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 410.00

Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 333.00

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 EX DG Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 368.00

Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG ASP MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 316.00

Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 885.00

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 322.00

Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 167.00

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 167.00

Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 620.00

Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX Circular Fisheye Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 775.00

Sigma APO 100-300mm F4 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 1,350.00

Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 3,010.00

Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX IF HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 3,350.00

Sigma APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 930.00

Sigma APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 ASP Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 610.00

Sigma APO 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 690.00

Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 1,030.00

Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm EX DG Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 25,900.00

Sigma APO 300-800 F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 6,800.00

Sigma APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 2,710.00

Sigma APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 1,300.00

Sigma APO 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 4,500.00

Sigma APO 70-200mm F 2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 1,030.00

Sigma APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 167.00

Sigma APO 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 6,470.00

Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 740.00

Sigma APO MACRO 180mm F3.5 EX IF HSM Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 1,030.00

Sigma APO Tele Converter 1.4x EX - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 212.00

Sigma APO Tele Converter 2x EX - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 264.00

Lenses - Tamron Lenses

Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD IF Macro Lens - Nikon Mount Add to cart - USD 345.00

Lights - Canon Flashes

Canon 220EX TTL Speedlite Flash Add to cart - USD 148.00

Canon 430EX E-TTL Speedlite Flash Add to cart - USD 305.00

Canon 580EX TTL Speedlite Flash Add to cart - USD 555.00

Canon MR-14X Micro-Ringlite Add to cart - USD 505.00

Lights - Hylow Flashes

Hylow DX-260 Small Flash Add to cart - USD 98.00

Hylow DX-300 Small Flash Add to cart - USD 106.00

Hylow HE-1000A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 348.00

Hylow HE-1000C Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 361.00

Hylow HE-1200A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 400.00

Hylow HE-125B Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 140.00

Hylow HE-200A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 110.00

Hylow HE-250A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 108.00

Hylow HE-300A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 136.00

Hylow HE-300C Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 150.00

Hylow HE-320 Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 129.00

Hylow HE-400A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 154.00

Hylow HE-400B Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 185.00

Hylow HE-400C Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 169.00

Hylow HE-500A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 204.00

Hylow HE-500C Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 219.00

Hylow HE-600A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 240.00

Hylow HE-600B Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 285.00

Hylow HE-600C Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 254.00

Hylow HE-800A Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 255.00

Hylow HE-800C Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 304.00

Hylow S-150FK Flashlight Kit Add to cart - USD 188.00

Hylow S-150K Family Studio Kit Add to cart - USD 288.00

Hylow S-302K Compact Studio Flash Kit Add to cart - USD 63.00

Hylow XZ-1200D Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 438.00

Hylow XZ-300D Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 188.00

Hylow XZ-400D Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 225.00

Hylow XZ-600D Studio Flash Add to cart - USD 275.00

Hylow YBD-400 Portable Flash Add to cart - USD 225.00

Lights - Nikon Flashes

Nikon SB-400 Speedlight Flash Add to cart - USD 171.00

Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight Flash Add to cart - USD 312.00

Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash Add to cart - USD 491.00

Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash Add to cart - USD 540.00

Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Add to cart - USD 383.00

Lights - Sigma Flashes

Sigma EM-140 DG MACRO Flash Add to cart - USD 489.00

More equipment... - Miscellaneous

Generic Cleaning Set Add to cart - USD 18.00

Gretagmacbeth Display Calibrator Add to cart - USD 52.00

Tripods and Cranes - Sony Tripods

Sony VCT-R100 Tripod Add to cart - USD 36.00

Tripods and Cranes - Velbon Tripods

Velbon CX-200 Tripod Add to cart - USD 52.00

Velbon CX-300 Tripod Add to cart - USD 65.00

Velbon CX-440 Tripod Add to cart - USD 70.00

Velbon CX-444 Tripod Add to cart - USD 74.00

Velbon CX-460 Tripod Add to cart - USD 74.00

Velbon CX-460MINI Tripod Add to cart - USD 65.00

Velbon CX-540 Tripod Add to cart - USD 88.00

Velbon CX-560 Tripod Add to cart - USD 88.00

Velbon CX-640 Tripod Add to cart - USD 92.00

Velbon CX-660 Tripod Add to cart - USD 96.00

Velbon Sherpa 200R Tripod Add to cart - USD 123.00

Velbon Sherpa 250R Tripod Add to cart - USD 138.00

Velbon Sherpa 435 Tripod Add to cart - USD 168.00

Velbon Sherpa 450R Tripod Add to cart - USD 146.00

Velbon Sherpa 550R Tripod Add to cart - USD 153.00

Velbon Sherpa 600R Tripod Add to cart - USD 153.00

Velbon Sherpa 750R Tripod Add to cart - USD 172.00