Nikon D80

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Main Features

• 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor
• 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
  
• Advanced high-precision, high-performance imaging processing engine with color-independent pre-conditioning
• 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions
• 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
• ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure
• 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.
  
• User-selectable choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white image optimization options
• Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up and approx. 80-millisecond shutter release time lag promotes fast handling
• Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/200 second
• Fast image transfer via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and SD memory card
• 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)
  
• Multiple Exposure shooting option automatically produces an effect that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film
• 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
• Selectable Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion)
• SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible
• Lightweight, compact body
• 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)
• Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
• The D80 supports more than 43 AF NIKKOR lenses in addition to the growing family of DX NIKKOR lenses
• Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
• Support for Nikon's new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images

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)
Dimensions (W x H x D)		Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight		Approx. 585g (1lb 5oz) without battery, memory card, or body cap or monitor cover

Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2006