Nikon D80

Nikon D80
Overview
TypeDigital single-lens reflex
Lens
LensInterchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor23.6 mm × 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CCD sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop
Maximum resolution3,872 × 2,592 (10.2 effective megapixels)
Film speed100–1600 in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, up to 3200 as boost
Recording mediumSecure Digital, SDHC compatible
Focusing
Focus modesInstant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
Focus areas11-area AF system, Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 420-pixel RGB sensor
Metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot
Flash
FlashBuilt in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range30 s to 1/4000 s and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync
Continuous shooting3 frame/s up to 100 JPEG or 6 RAW images
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical 0.94× Pentaprism
Image processing
White balanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset
General
LCD screen2.5-inch (64 mm) TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels
BatteryNikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Optional battery packsMB-D80 battery pack (with vertical shutter release) with one or two Nikon EN-EL3e or six AA batteries
WeightApprox. 585 g (1.290 lb) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Made in Thailand
Chronology
PredecessorNikon D70S
SuccessorNikon D90

The Nikon D80 is a digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon on August 9, 2006.[1] The camera shipped the first week of September to US retailers. Considered by many[who?] to be a hybrid 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.

  1. ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2006-08-14.