Nikon D80

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Model Name:	Nikon D80
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website Nikon D80
General
Model Number:	D80
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$999.95
Street Price:	$899.95
Date Available:	2006-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	20.6 oz (585 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	10.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	Nikon DX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 203 mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	67mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	25.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600/3200 in 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	3D color matrix II, center-weighted, spot
Program AE:
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
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 (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exp Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT16
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	ML-L3 wireless or MC-DC1 wired
Other Connection:	DC input
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL3e; optional MB-D80 battery grip
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
CIPA Rating:	600
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:

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