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Nikon D80 · Nikon Korea front photograph with a lens; lens is not part of body specifications

Nikon D80
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Nikon D80 · Nikon Korea front photograph with a lens; lens is not part of body specifications

Nikon · Nikon DSLR

D80

Released September 2006

A 10.2-megapixel DX-format DSLR with a pentaprism viewfinder, 11-point autofocus and 3 fps continuous shooting.

Type
DSLR
Sensor
APS-C
Megapixels
10.2
Lens
Nikon F mount
Video
–
Body weight
585 g

What reviewers say

Both praise detailed photographs, comfortable handling, the bright viewfinder and responsive controls. Both find image quality strong at lower sensitivities, with more visible noise or reduced detail at high ISO. Photography Blog finds default JPEG sharpening restrained and autofocus less dependable in dim light; Cameralabs particularly praises the viewfinder and flash controls, while finding default high-ISO noise reduction can smear fine detail. Both note that advanced RAW editing software cost extra at the time of review.

From photographyblog.com and cameralabs.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type
DSLR
Sensor format
APS-C
Sensor type
CCD
Sensor dimensions
23.6 × 15.8 mm
Effective resolution
10.2 MP
Largest image
3872 × 2592
RAW recording
Yes
Standard ISO range
100–1600
Sensor detail
10.75 million total pixels; Image Dust Off reference data for software correction, without physical sensor cleaning
Image formats
Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and RAW plus JPEG
ISO detail
Expanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISO
Image processor
Nikon high-resolution image-processing engine

Lens and shooting

Lens mount
Nikon F mount
Stabilisation
Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst
3 fps
Lens detail
DX angle of view approximately 1.5× FX focal length; AF coupling supports compatible screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU lenses permit manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
Autofocus
Multi-CAM 1000 phase detection with 11 points; single-area, dynamic-area and auto-area modes; selectable wide centre area; AF-S, AF-C and AF-A
Shutter
1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/200 second
Burst detail
Approximately 3 fps; maker specifies six NEF frames and up to 100 Large Normal JPEG frames
Stabilisation detail
Optical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
Flash
Pop-up i-TTL flash, guide number approximately 13 at ISO 100 in metres; commander for two remote groups; ISO 518 hot shoe
Exposure controls
P/S/A/M, auto and scene modes; 420-pixel RGB metering; ±5 EV compensation

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder
Optical
Screen size
2.5″
Screen dots
230,000
Tilting screen
No
Display detail
Fixed TFT with approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detail
Pentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; selectable grid

Connections and design

Battery life (maker's claim)
600 photographs
Body weight
585 g
Release detail
Nikon's original US announcement specifies September 2006 availability; Nikon Japan records 1 September there. Main retains the month without assigning the Japanese day to every region
Recording media
SD and SDHC cards; MMC unsupported
Ports
Hi-Speed USB, analogue AV output, optional AC adapter input and MC-DC1 remote connection; optional ML-L3 infrared remote
Battery life detail
EN-EL3e; approximately 600 photographs in the maker's single-frame test with flash on alternate exposures, not labelled CIPA. A separate continuous-shooting test claims approximately 2700; optional MB-D80 grip accepts battery packs or six AA cells
Charging
External MH-18a charger; optional EH-5 AC adapter
Dimensions
Approximately 132 × 103 × 77 mm
Weight detail
Approximately 585 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor cover

Video

Video detail
No movie recording or live view, as confirmed by both reviews

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Built-in autofocus drive for supported AF NIKKOR lenses
  • Pentaprism viewfinder and top status display
  • Built-in flash with wireless commander support

Cons

  • No live view or movie recording
  • Fixed rear screen
  • Six-frame RAW buffer

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSensorMegapixelsLensVideoBody weightReleased
SonyAlpha DSLR-A100
DSLRAPS-C10.2Sony A-mount–545 gJul 2006
NikonD40
DSLRAPS-C6.1Nikon F mount–475 gDec 2006
SonyAlpha DSLR-A700
DSLRAPS-C12.24Sony A-mount–690 gSept 2007

Sources

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  4. nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/D80_noprint.pdf
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