Product Description
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The D80 packs high performance and high resolution into a body
that is more compact and slimmer than previous Nikon digital SLR
cameras. True to Nikon's commitment to intuitive operation, the
size, layout and operation of all buttons and controls are
designed for maximum ease of use, and the included 18-55mm ED II
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens allows you to start shooting right away.
From the Manufacturer
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The D80 packs high performance and high resolution into a body
that is more compact and slimmer than previous Nikon digital SLR
cameras. True to Nikon's commitment to intuitive operation, the
size, layout and operation of all buttons and controls are
designed for maximum ease of use, and the included 18-55mm ED II
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens allows you to start shooting right away.
Nikon D80 Highlights
10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX format CCD Optimized to
capture sharp details, the 10.2 effective megapixel CCD image
sensor yields extraordinarily high-resolution images, providing
plenty of freedom to crop creatively or print impressive
ments.
Included 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens A key advantage and
one source of the fun associated with Nikon digital SLR
photography is the ability to take advantage of the creative
possibilities offered by interchangeable lenses. The new D80
offers seamless compatibility with Nikon's extensive family of
high-performance AF Nikkor lenses, as well as the expanding
family of digital-dedicated DX Nikkor lenses, providing superb
color reproduction, razor-sharp image clarity, and fast and
accurate autofocus performance.
This D80 camera kit comes with an 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor
lens. Ideal as a normal lens designed exclusively for Nikon DX
format SLRs, this 7.5x zoom provides superb versatility in a wide
variety of shooting situations. Its new compact rod-type Silent
Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with
exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation, its ED glass
element achieves minimized chromatic aberration and superior
optical performance, and its non-rotating front design provides
for more convenient use with circular polarizing filters and the
D80's Wireless Close-up Speed System.
The 18-135mm lens also enables quick sw between autofocus
and manual operation, plus a seven-blade rounded diaphragm for
more natural out-of-focus highlights. In addition, the Internal
Focus (IF) system provides fast and quiet auto-focusing without
changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working
distance through the focus range.
Advanced Auto Exposure system Consistently dependable exposure
is the hallmark of Nikon's exclusive 3D-Color Matrix Metering II.
Refinements for the D80 include its inheriting the advanced
exposure evaluation system from the Nikon D2Xs and D200 digital
SLR cameras. Brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area and
camera-to-subject distance information is evaluated, with the
results referenced against the expansive onboard database of
exposure data from over 30,000 actual photographic scenes, and
the final exposure value calculated--instantly. Variable-size
center-weighted metering is also available, as are a choice of 11
spot meters linked to each of the 11-area AF system's area
sensors.
Broad ISO-equivalent sensitivity range The D80 features
extensive range for sure performance through diverse lighting
conditions. Sensitivity can be set manually between ISO speeds of
100 and 1600 in 1/3-EV increments, or boosted even higher using
the HI-0.3, HI-0.7 or HI-1 settings. Automatic sensitivity
adjustment (ISO AUTO) is also available offering the freedom to
concentrate on composition while the camera selects the right
sensitivity for the .
Precision white balance Advanced Auto White Balance (AWB)
produces natural coloration by matching white balance to the
light source of the . Other flexible options include a choice
of six specific manual settings with fine-tuning, (Incandescent,
Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, and Shade), as well
as a preset option for using a gray or white object as a
reference.
An 11-area autofocus system ensures precise focusing under
varying shooting conditions 11-area AF system The D80 inherits
Nikon's advanced Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module that recently
debuted in the D200. Refinements to this new 11-area AF system
ensure consistently fast and precise focus lock under varying
shooting conditions, all while the addition of effective new
focusing options instills photographers with greater confidence
to get the desired . For example, while the system is able to
use each of its 11 focus areas individually, the center sensor
can also be switched to wide-frame operation for broader
coverage. Refinements to the programming algorithms that control
lens focus action further improve system response and focus
precision, along with subject acquisition and tracking abilities.
Auto-area AF mode This new mode measures all 11 focus areas,
automatically determines which of them are on the primary
subject, and activates only those areas. During AF measurement,
all focus areas that lie within the range of proper focus blink
for easier confirmation.
Optimized color modes Nikon's advanced color reproduction system
optimizes the three available color modes to best match the
subject or intended use for the image.
* Mode Ia: Renders natural-looking skin tones out of the camera.
(sRGB)
* Mode II: Realizes a wider color range suitable for processing
or retouching. (Adobe RGB)
* Mode IIIa: Renders vivid landscape and floral colors out of the
camera. (sRGB)
Instant start-up and immediate response The D80 starts up in
approximately 0.18 seconds, so it's ready to shoot immediately.
Its short shutter release time lag of approximately 80
milliseconds helps ensure instant response while shooting, as
does the fast and precise focus of the new 11-area AF system with
AF-assist illuminator. Images are processed and recorded
extremely quickly. Preview images are displayed instantly.
The D80 is capable of shooting a rapid three frames per second
in continuous bursts of up to 100 images High-speed continuous
shooting Capable of shooting a rapid 3 frames per second in
continuous bursts of up to 100 JPEG (FINE M-size or smaller) or 6
RAW (NEF) images, the D80 makes it easier to stay on top of the
action or to capture those unexpected, yet precious picture
rtunities. Refinements to achieve this performance include
improved processing speed, optimized buffer memory handling, as
well as higher data transfer rates.
Broad shutter speed options Shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000
seconds can be selected manually or used in conjunction with the
automated program modes. Bulb and time options as well as
flash-synchronized shutter speeds of up to 1/200 seconds further
enhance the digital photo experience.
Enjoy easy in-camera optimization Optimize image options Easily
accessed optimization options closely tailor results to the scene
at hand or the intended use of the image. Image sharpening, tone
compensation, color mode, saturation and hue adjustment is
controlled by the user-selected choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid,
More vivid, Portrait, Custom or Black-and-white options.
Multiple exposure This feature creates a single image within the
camera from up to 3 consecutive exposures, producing an effect
that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film.
Higher energy lithium-ion battery The EN-EL3e rechargeable
lithium-ion battery with increased energy capacity delivers
enough power to shoot as many as 2,700 images per charge. The
battery can be recharged at any time, and it now features an
accurate real-time fuel gauge system that displays the percentage
of remaining charge, number of s since last charge and
overall status of battery service life.
In-camera editing functions include red-eye removal In-camera
image editing functions Exclusive in-camera image editing
features under the new Retouch menu help ensure consistently
satisfying results and greater creative freedom. D-Lighting
automatically brings out detail to enhance results and add
creative flair, all while achieving overall exposure balance.
In-camera Red-eye correction automatically detects and
compensates the annoying red-eye effect sometimes caused by
flash. Images can be trimmed within the camera to produce smaller
files for easy sharing or greater efficiency for specific end
purposes.
Greater operating ease with Nikon ergonomics The D80 packs high
performance and high resolution into a body that is more compact
and slimmer than previous Nikon digital SLR cameras. True to
Nikon's commitment to intuitive operation, the size, layout and
operation of all buttons and controls are designed for maximum
ease of use.
Large wide-angle 2.5-inch LCD monitor with improved menus The
D80 features a large new 2.5-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD
monitor that provides an ultra-wide 170o viewing angle from all
directions. To accurately assess sharpness, images can be easily
previewed at up to 25 times magnification using new dedicated
zoom buttons. A new RGB histogram display aids in evaluating
exposures with greater precision. Other playback options include
single frame, 4 or 9-image thumbnail display, an improved
histogram display and highlight point display. Refinements to the
new menu interface make navigation easier on the eye, easier to
understand and easier to use. The carefully chosen color scheme
helps make the larger font size of menu items remarkably easy to
read. Menus can be customized to display only selected items
using the new "My Menu" set.
Automated Digital Vari-Program and Exposure modes A selection of
7 Digital Vari-Programs makes creative photography as simple as
rotating the mode dial. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape,
Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait and the
selected program automatically optimizes white balance,
sharpening, tone (contrast), color, saturation and hue settings
to best match the scene. Greater personal control over camera
operation is provided by the Programmed auto [P],
Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual
[M] exposure modes.
Large, bright 0.94x viewfinder Another important new feature of
the D80 is the adoption of the pentaprism viewfinder from the
D200. This new eye-level optical viewfinder features large
magnification (0.94x) that helps ensure a clear view for precise
composition. The diopter adjustment control knob also makes it
easier to fine-tune the view to match eye. The viewfinder's
integrated grid display can also be turned on to assist
composition.
Storage media (SD memory card) The D80 is compatible with SD
memory cards. Already widely in use around the world and
available in a variety of capacities, SD memory cards feature
efficiency and convenience in a slim, compact design.
Built-in slideshow functions Built-in slideshow options for the
D80 include Standard or Pictmotion, which includes style
selections that control transitions and background music. Shows
can be enjoyed on the camera's 2.5-inch LCD monitor, or complete
with audio on a television when connected via the supplied AV
cable.
Built-in flash with i-TTL flash control The powerful built-in
flash does much more than fire when natural lighting is
inadequate or effectively add balanced fill flash when there is
strong backlighting. Nikon's highly robust i-TTL flash control
evaluates flash exposure with greater precision to achieve better
automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. It also
helps realize features such as Repeating flash function for
creating stroboscopic effects and the Modeling Flash, which
allows photographers to visually check for shadows and reflective
objects and assess overall lighting prior to shooting. Full
support for the Advanced Wireless Lighting System lets the
built-in flash function as a remote commander that provides
direct control to wireless SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights.
What's in the Box
D80, 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens, rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (EN-EL3e), quick charger (MH-18a), AV cable (EG-D2), USB
cable (UC-E4), strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, rubber eyecup, LCD
monitor cover, accessory shoe cover, PictureProject software
CD-ROM
- Includes 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens.
- Image optimization functions and in-camera image retouching.
- 2.5-inch LCD display , power-up time of approximately 0.2 seconds.
- 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for large, photo-quality prints.
- RAW and JPEG capture , burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 100 pictures.
- 2.5-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.2 seconds.
- RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 100 pictures.