Nikon : D80

Overview

Nikon�s phenomenal new semi-professional D-SLR, the D80, will impress any photographer who wants to expand the scope of their creative palette. Built upon the solid foundations of the Nikon�s award winning D200 and the D2Xs, its exceptional combination of superior optical performance, creative image technologies and efficient handling will strengthen your belief in Nikon�s ability to support your creative aspirations, no matter which shooting style you prefer. The D80 18-135 kit includes the AF-S DX 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, which has been optically designed specifically for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors. 135 equivalent to 27-202.5mm zoom range.

Key features

10.2 Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Effectively optimized by Nikon to deliver a wide dynamic range, producing outstanding images with high resolution and vivid detail yielding 3,872 x 2,592-pixel files.

New high-resolution Nikon image-processing engine: New 12- bit Image Processing Engine combines color independent analog pre-conditioning with improved image processing algorithms.

Instant 0.18 sec. start-up with fast 80ms shutter response.With a power-up time of a mere 0.18 seconds and a shutter release time lag of only 80ms, responsiveness is extraordinary.

Continuous shooting at up to 3 frames per second and up to 100 consecutive JPEG images: Fast framing rates contribute to the ability to capture moments in time instantly. Sophisticated systems throughout the D80, including high-speed buffer memory handling, fast image processing, high-speed memory card access and large system bus bandwidth help make this possible.

Up to 2,700 images per battery charge:* High-Efficiency power systems featuring reduced power consumption and Real-Time Fuel Gauge with Nikon's EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II, plus Variable Center-Weighted and Spot Metering: Substantially more sophisticated than traditional multi-pattern metering systems, Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II instantly and accurately evaluates brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and subject-to-camera distance information, referencing the results against an onboard database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Vary the size of the center-weighted area reading and spot metering readings correspond to 11 focusing points.

In-Camera Image Editing with Retouching Menu: Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-lighting, Red-eye Correction, Image Trimming, Image Overlay, Monochrome Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Custom Color filter effects.

Built-in Speedlight with Nikon i-TTL flash metering and two-group Wireless Commander: Nikon�s acclaimed i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with greater precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results with SB-600, SB-800 or SB-R200 Speedlights.

2.5� LCD color monitor with 170-degree, wide-angle viewing: Playback images can be viewed easily from all angles with extraordinary color and clarity.

11-area AF system with Wide-area Center Segment and Auto-area AF functions:Nikon�s Multi-CAM 1000 provides maximum flexibility and optimum performance under varied shooting situations. 11-area autofocus system features a cross-type sensor in the center, broad frame coverage, as well as class-leading low light detection and convenient AF-assist illuminator to aid in low-light conditions. New Wide Area AF option gives greater compositional freedom when shooting sports and action.

Seven Digital Vari-Programs plus Programmed Auto with Flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual: Digital Vari-Programs include: Auto Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait each of which adjust automatically for optimal results under varied conditions�automatically.

Image Optimization Mode: Optimize color, contrast, sharpening as well as other image settings according to the type of scene or output desired. Options include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom, Black and White

Large, bright 0.94x viewfinder: Optical glass viewfinder features large (0.94X) magnification making composing frames easier while overall viewfinder brightness makes low-light photography possible.

Built-in Slideshow function with Pictmotion: Select a range of images, pick a style and add music for beautiful picture presentations delivered from the D80 to a television or simply view on the camera�s 2.5 inches LCD. Effects include: slide-in, slide-out, fade-in, and fade-out

$999.95 ESP1 Camera body only, lens sold separately2
$1,299.95 ESP1 Packaged with 18-135mm DX Zoom Nikkor lens2
$1,099.95 ESP1 Packaged with 18-55mm DX Zoom Nikkor lens2

Footnote:
1ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
2Configurations available at individual retailers may vary.

*Achieved under the following test conditions: Fully charged EN-EL3e battery; temperature of 20�C/68�F; Zoom-Nikkor AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens; continuous shooting mode: continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG BASIC; image size set to Medium; shutter speed 1/250 second; shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; monitor turned on for five seconds after six shots and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters turned off.

Main Specifications

Effective pixels [million]
10.2

ISO equivalent sensitivity range (Min-Max, excluding boost)
100-1600

FPS (continuous): Buffer (JPEG/RAW shots)
3fps: 100 JPEG / 6 RAW

Colour Modes
3. sRGB (skin colour), Adobe RGB (material colour), sRGB (landscapes).

Exposure modes
Digital Vari-Program, P, S, A, M

Shutter speed range [sec]
30 - 1/4,000 + Bulb.

Interface
USB 2.0 Hi Speed

Approx. weight w/o batteries & storage media [g]
585

Autofocus System
Multi-CAM 1000 with 11 AF points

Approx. dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]
132 x 103 x 77mm


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