- Nikon D80
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Nikon D80[1] 
Type Digital single-lens reflex Sensor 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CCD sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop Maximum resolution 3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 effective megapixels) Lens Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount Flash Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speed range 30 s to 1/4000 s and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync Exposure metering TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 420 pixel RGB sensor Exposure modes Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot Focus areas 11-area AF system, Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module Focus modes Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M) Continuous shooting 3 frame/s up to 100 JPEG or 6 RAW images Viewfinder Optical 0.94× Pentaprism ASA/ISO range 100–1600 in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, up to 3200 as boost Custom WB Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset Rear LCD monitor 2.5-inch (64 mm) TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels Storage Secure Digital, SDHC compatible Battery Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Weight Approx. 585 g (1.29 lb) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Optional battery packs MB-D80 battery pack (with vertical shutter release) with one or two Nikon EN-EL3e or six AA batteries Made in Thailand The Nikon D80 is a digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon on August 9th, 2006.[2] The camera shipped the first week of September to US retailers. Considered by many to be an amalgam of design elements of the entry-level D50 and high-end D200 cameras, it occupied the same price bracket the Nikon D70 did at the time of its release. It was replaced by the Nikon D90 in August, 2008.
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Features
- 10.2 Megapixel CCD sensor
- Seven preset scene modes (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) selectable using a top-mounted dial
- User selectable image optimization options (Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white)
- In camera Retouch feature with D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Image overlay, Monochrome and Filter effects
- In camera Multiple exposure feature (merges up to 3 consecutive images)
- USB 2.0 Hi-speed interface
- Pentaprism viewfinder, rather than the more compact penta-mirror set up (0.94× magnification vs. 0.8× for the D40x). Same one on D200.
- 2.5 in, 230,000 pixel LCD monitor (same as in D40, D40x and D200).
The Nikon D80 also inherits some of the D200's features such as the 10.2 MP image sensor, albeit with slower data throughput than the D200. The D80 is the second Nikon DSLR to use the SD card (the D50 being the first), rather than the CF card storage used in the D70, D70s and D200 and higher-end models. The higher storage capacity SDHC standard is also supported.
Optional accessories
- Wireless ML-L3 (IR) remote control and MC-DC1 remote cord
- Battery MB-D80 battery grip. Cheaper after-market clones exist.
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D80 with 50mm f/1.4
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D80 body
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D80 body top view
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D80 with 70-300mm lens
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D80 with 70-300mm lens top view
References
- ^ "Nikon D80". Digital SLR Cameras products line-up. Nikon Corporation. http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/digitalcamera/slr/d80/.
- ^ "Outstanding performance, ease of operation, versatile personal control and exciting in-camera effects make digital SLR photography more rewarding for all" (Press release). Nikon Corporation. 2006-08-09. http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2006/0809_01.htm.
External links
- Nikon D80 – Nikon global website
- Nikon D80 – Nikon USA website
- Digital Photography Review of the D80
- Nikon D80 Comprehensive Video Review
- Outdoor Photographer Nikon D80 Review
- Reviews Index for Nikon D80
Nikon Digital SLR timeline (comparison)
Full-frame (FX format) camera. — Without an AF motor (needs lenses with integrated motor for autofocus). — HD video capable (Video AF)1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Professional Flagship D1 D1X D2X D2Xs D3X D1H D2H D2Hs D3 D3S Compact D700 D100 D200 D300 D300S Consumer Advanced D7000 D70 D70s D80 D90 Mid-range D50 D40X D60 D5000 D5100 Entry-level D40 D3000 D3100 Early models Nikon Still Video Camera (Prototype, 1986) · Nikon QV-1000C (1988) · Nikon NASA F4 (1991)
Nikon E2/E2S (1995) · Nikon E2N/E2NS (1996) · Nikon E3/E3S (1998)Categories:- Nikon DSLR cameras
- 2006 introductions
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