| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D780 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D750 |
| MSRP | $2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.92 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.5 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
| Max Image Resolution | 6048 x 4024 |
| Other Resolutions | 3936 x 2624 (DX crop) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| WB Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +19 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 51 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 15 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,359k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 900 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 12.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | Viewfinder photography: TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels Live view photography: TTL flash control performed by image sensor (i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlightweighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported) |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080 |
| No crop on 4K Videos | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min - 60 fps or less 3 min - 120/100 fps |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Nikon DC2 Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Remote Control | via wired, wireless or smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4" |
| Package Weight | 3.59 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL15b |
| Battery Life | 2260 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required) |
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