Nikon D80

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    Highlights

    • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelD80
    Predecessor ModelNikon D70
    Successor ModelNikon D90
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCCD
    Sensor FormatDX
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm
    Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 1,600
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
    Photo
    Max Image Resolution3872 x 2592
    Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance Bracketing
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Lens ServoInstant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
    Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon F
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size2.5"
    Screen Resolution230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Coverage95%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
    Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to +1.0
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
    Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Front curtain
    Rear curtain
    Red-Eye
    Slow Sync
    Wireless
    Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
    Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
    SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
    SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
    SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
    SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
    External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
    Exposure
    Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto [], Manual [M], AE lock
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments
    Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO524
    DxO Color Depth22.1
    DxO Dynamic Range11.2
    DxO Overall Score61
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesNo
    Interval Recording possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output
    Built-in Microphone
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
    Weight (inc. batteries)668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL3e
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
    Other
    Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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