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Nikon D80 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon D80 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon D80 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon D80 manual and always important Nikon D80 lens which makes the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon D80 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon D80 kit or bundle, is the Nikon D80 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon D80 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon D80 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
D80 |
| Camera Format |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Retail Price |
$999.95 |
| Street Price |
$1296.64 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-21 |
| Date Available |
2006-09-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
ML-L3 wireless or MC-DC1 wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Weight |
585 g
20.5 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
132 x 103 x 77 mm
5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
10.75 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
Nikon DX |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.50 |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Digital Zoom |
No |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
95% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
230000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
25.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| ISO Rating Max |
3200 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/4000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
5.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
3D color matrix II, center-weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2/5/10/20 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
7 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill flash, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Slow sync, Slow sync with red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
13 |
| Flash Range Description |
Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
ISO hot shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types |
SDHC |
| Uncompressed Format |
NEF (RAW) |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder |
No |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
EN-EL3e; MB-D80 with 1 or 2 EN-EL3e or 6 AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Mn, Alkaline, Lithium |
| Batteries Included |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon D80 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon D80 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon D80 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon D80 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Nikon D80 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon D80 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon D80 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon D80 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon D80, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon D80 camera or Nikon D80 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Nikon D80 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon D80 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon D80 powergrip digital camera.
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