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Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
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General
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Model Number:	D300	D40X	D80	D300	D40X	D80
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	SLR	SLR	Pro SLR	SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No	No	No	No	No
Retail Price:	$1799.95	$799.95	$999.95	$1799.95	$799.95	$999.95
Street Price:		$749.99	$899.95		$749.99	$899.95
Price Update Date:	2010-02-14	2008-04-24	2009-04-07	2010-02-14	2008-04-24	2009-04-07
Date Available:	2007-11-15	2007-04-01	2006-09-30	2007-11-15	2007-04-01	2006-09-30
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired	Optional ML-L3 wireless	ML-L3 wireless or MC-DC1 wired	Optional wired	Optional ML-L3 wireless	ML-L3 wireless or MC-DC1 wired
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal
Operating System:		Windows, Mac OS			Windows, Mac OS
Weight:	29.1 oz (825 g)	17.0 oz (481 g)	20.6 oz (585 g)	29.1 oz (825 g)	17.0 oz (481 g)	20.6 oz (585 g)
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	147 x 114 x 74 mm 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in	126 x 94 x 64 mm 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in	132 x 103 x 77 mm 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in	147 x 114 x 74 mm 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in	126 x 94 x 64 mm 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in	132 x 103 x 77 mm 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in
Warranty in Months:
Waterproof:	No	No	No	No	No	No
Image Capture
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Image Resolution:	4288x2848, 3216x2136, 2144x1424	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	4288x2848, 3216x2136, 2144x1424	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2	3:2	3:2	3:2	3:2
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels):	12.30	10.20	10.20	12.30	10.20	10.20
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD	CCD	CMOS	CCD	CCD
Sensor Size:	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG
Sensor Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50
Movie Audio:	No		No	No		No
Quality Levels:		3	3		3	3
Lens
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		27 - 83 mm	27 - 203 mm		27 - 83 mm	27 - 203 mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.06x	7.50x		3.06x	7.50x
Digital Zoom:		No	No		No	No
Digital Zoom Values:		n/a	n/a		n/a	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type	TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical	51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type	TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:		28 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity	45 cm to Infinity 18.4 in to Infinity		28 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity	45 cm to Infinity 18.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:		69 x 46 mm 2.7 x 1.8 in	88 x 59 mm 3.5 x 2.3 in		69 x 46 mm 2.7 x 1.8 in	88 x 59 mm 3.5 x 2.3 in
Min Aperture:		f/38.0	f/38.0		f/38.0	f/38.0
Max Aperture:		f/3.5	f/3.5		f/3.5	f/3.5
Aperture Range Description:		f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)		f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Aperture Step Size:			0.33			0.33
Lens Thread:		52 mm	67 mm		52 mm	67 mm
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Optical VF Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
Optical VF Accuracy:	97%	96%	95%	97%	96%	95%
Monitor Viewfinder:	Yes			Yes
Monitor VF Accuracy:	100%			100%
Monitor Size (inches):	3.0	2.5	2.5	3.0	2.5	2.5
Monitor Resolution:	921,600 dots	230,000 dots	230,000 dots	921,600 dots	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Monitor Type:	Optical / LCD	Optical	Optical	Optical / LCD	Optical	Optical
Touchscreen:	No	No	No	No	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27x	19x	25x	27x	19x	25x
Exposure
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
ISO Rating Max:	6400	3200	3200	6400	3200	3200
Number of White Balance Settings:	8	8	8	8	8	8
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset	Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing	Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset	Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing
Manual White Balance:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30	30	30	30	30	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/8000	1/4000	1/4000	1/8000	1/4000	1/4000
Exp Adj Range:	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot	3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot	3D color matrix II, center-weighted, spot	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot	3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot	3D color matrix II, center-weighted, spot
Spot Metering:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Self Timer:	2 to 20	2 to 20	2/5/10/20	2 to 20	2 to 20	2/5/10/20
Flash
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Internal Flash:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No of Flash Modes:			7			7
Flash Modes:	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Auto, Fill flash, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Slow sync, Slow sync with red-eye reduction	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	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):	12	12	13	12	12	13
Measured Flash Range, 100 ISO (feet):		14.0 (W) - 9.0 (T)			14.0 (W) - 9.0 (T)
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent		Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42	Lens dependent		Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal	ISO hot shoe	ISO hot shoe	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal	ISO hot shoe	ISO hot shoe
Maximum Flash Sync:	1/250	1/200	1/200	1/250	1/200	1/200
Image Storage
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2	SD/MMC, SDHC	SD/MMC, SDHC	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2	SD/MMC, SDHC	SD/MMC, SDHC
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit	RAW (.NEF)	NEF (RAW)	NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit	RAW (.NEF)	NEF (RAW)
CCD Raw Format:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Video Out:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal	DC input	DC input	HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal	DC input	DC input
Included Software:	PictureProject CD-ROM	PictureProject	PictureProject CD-ROM	PictureProject CD-ROM	PictureProject	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS	Windows	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS
Performance Timing
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.5 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.5 seconds
Shutdown Time:	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.1 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.1 seconds
Play -> Record:	0.1 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.1 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.4 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	0.5 seconds	1.3 seconds	1.6 seconds	0.5 seconds	1.3 seconds	1.6 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag, Full AF:	0.227 (W) seconds	0.243 (W) - 0.250 (T) seconds	0.250 (W) seconds	0.227 (W) seconds	0.243 (W) - 0.250 (T) seconds	0.250 (W) seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.054 seconds	0.179 seconds	0.083 seconds	0.054 seconds	0.179 seconds	0.083 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.057 seconds	0.095 seconds	0.083 seconds	0.057 seconds	0.095 seconds	0.083 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	0.39 seconds	0.33 seconds	0.54 seconds	0.39 seconds	0.33 seconds	0.54 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	0.39 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.37 seconds	0.39 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.37 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	0.39 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.37 seconds	0.39 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.37 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	No limit	No limit	6	No limit	No limit	6
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):	6.12	3.03	3.00	6.12	3.03	3.00
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	8765	6371	2855	8765	6371	2855
Power
Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack	Proprietary EN-EL9	Proprietary EN-EL3e; optional MB-D80 battery grip	Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack	Proprietary EN-EL9	Proprietary EN-EL3e; optional MB-D80 battery grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Mn, Alkaline, Lithium	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Mn, Alkaline, Lithium
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
CIPA Rating:	1,000	520	600	1,000	520	600
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Model Name:	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80	Nikon D300	Nikon D40X	Nikon D80
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