Nikon D80
Nikon D80 specifications:
Effective pixels
10.2 million
Image sensor
RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm, 10.75 million total pixels
Image size
L (3,872 x 2,592) / M (2,896 x 1,944) / S (1,936 x 1,296)
Sensitivity
100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
Storage media
SD memory card, SDHC compatible
LCD monitor
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes
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]
Interface
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot
Power sources
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Nikon D80 cool features:
Nikon D80 - 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor
Nikon D80 - High-speed continuous shooting: 3 frames per second (fps) in bursts of up to 100 consecutive JPEG (FINE M-size or smaller) or 6 RAW (NEF) images
Nikon D80 - Advanced high-precision, high-performance imaging processing engine with color-independent pre-conditioning
Nikon D80 - 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions
Nikon D80 - Refined 11-area AF system with new Auto-area AF mode and center sensor that can be switched to wide-frame operation for broader coverage
Nikon D80 - ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure
Nikon D80 - Seven automated Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene.
Nikon D80 - User-selectable choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white image optimization options
Nikon D80 - Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up and approx. 80-millisecond shutter release time lag promotes fast handling
Nikon D80 - Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/200 second
Nikon D80 - Fast image transfer via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and SD memory card
Nikon D80 - Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Image Overlay, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance)
Nikon D80 - Multiple Exposure shooting option automatically produces an effect that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film
Nikon D80 - Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including RGB Histograms
Nikon D80 - Selectable Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion)
Nikon D80 - SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible
Nikon D80 - Lightweight, compact body
Nikon D80 - High-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,700 pictures on a single charge and provides detailed battery status information. (Battery life figure determined by in-house test parameters)
