D80 vs Competing Models
| Nikon D80 vs other manufacturer's SLRs | |||||||
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Manufacturer
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Nikon
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Canon
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Canon
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Olympus
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Sony
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Model
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D80
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EOS 400D
Digital Rebel XTi |
EOS 30D
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EVOLT E-500
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Alpha A100
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| Imaging System |
Sensor Manufacturer | Sony | Canon | Canon | Kodak | Sony | |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS | CMOS | CCD | CCD | ||
| Color Filter Array | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB |
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Total Megapixels
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10.75
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10.5
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8.25
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8.9
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10.8
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| Effective Megapixels | 10.2 | 10.1 | 8.5 | 8.15 | 10.2 | ||
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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23.6 x 15.8
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22.2 x 14.8
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22.5 x 15.0
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17.3 x 13.0
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23.6 x 15.8
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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1.5x
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1.6x
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1.6x
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2.0x
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1.5x
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Image Processor
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Not stated
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DIGIC II
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DIGIC II
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TruePic TURBO
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Bionz
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| Viewfinder |
Type
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Eye-level pentaprism
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Eye-level pentamirror
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Eye-level pentaprism
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Eye-level
pentamirror |
Eye-level with roof mirror-type pentaprism
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Coverage
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95%
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95%
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95%
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95%
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95%
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at
infinity)
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0.94x
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0.8x
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0.9x
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0.9x
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0.83x
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Eyepoint (mm)
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19.5
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21
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20
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10
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20 from eyepiece,
16 from eyepiece frame at -1 diopter |
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-2.0 to +1.0
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-3.0 to +1.0
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-3.0 to +1.0
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-3.0 to +1.0
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-2.5 to +1
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Focusing Screen
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Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II,
with on-demand grid lines
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Fixed, precision matte screen
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Fixed, precision matte screen
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Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks)
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Spherical Acute Matte
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Viewfinder
Info Display |
Focus area brackets/spot metering areas, center-weighted metering area, on-demand framing grid, black and white mode warning, low battery warning, no memory card warning, focus confirmation, FV lock indicator, AE lock indicator, Auto ISO indicator, shutter speed, aperture value, electronic analog exposure display, battery status, flash compensation indicator, exposure compensation indicator, WB/exposure bracketing indicator, number of remaining exposures/buffer space/exposure compensation value/flash compensation value/PC mode indicator, flash-ready indicator
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AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, exposure level, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB level, bulb), Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, FEB shooting, flash exposure compensation, insufficient flash warning during FE lock), White balance correction, Maximum burst, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, No CF card warning
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AF (AF points, focus confirmation light),
exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock,
exposure compensation amount, AEB level, partial metering area), flash
(flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock,
flash exposure compensation amount), warnings (exposure warning,
improper FE lock warning, CF card full warning, CF card error warning,
no CF card warning, busy), maximum burst for continuous shooting, shots
remaining, ISO sensitivity
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AF frames, shutter speed, aperture value, AF
confirmation mark, flash, white balance, AE lock, number of storable
still pictures, exposure compensation value indication, metering mode,
battery status, exposure mode, record mode
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AF frames, spot metering area, shutter speed,
aperture value, EV scale, AE lock, focus indication, flash ready
status, flash compensation, wireless flash mode, high-speed sync mode,
frames remaining, camera-shake warning, Super SteadyShot scale
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Depth of Field Preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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| Recording System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
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Secure Digital card
(SDHC compatible) |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xD-Picture
Card
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive; Memory
Stick Duo / Duo Pro (with adapter for CF slot)
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Compatible File System
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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Recording Formats
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RAW (NEF), JPEG
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RAW (CR2), JPEG
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RAW (CR2), JPEG
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RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF
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RAW (ARW), JPEG
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Maximum Resolution
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3872 x 2592
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3,888 x 2,592
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3504 x 2336
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3,264 x 2,448
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3872 x 2592
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Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
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2896 x 1944; 1936 x 1296
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2816 x 1880; 1936 x 1288
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2544 x 1696; 1752 x 1168
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3,200 x 2,400; 2,560 x 1,920; 1,600 x 1,200;
1,280 x 960; 1,024 x 768; 640 x 480
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2896 x 1936,
1920 x 1280 |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression
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Yes, large/fine JPEG only
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression
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Yes |
Yes, large/fine JPEG only
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| Color
Space & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space
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Yes
sRGB (two variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
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Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
7 options each for sharpness and contrast, 4
options for saturation. 7-step hue adjustment. Digital vari-programs
preset various processing parameters as well. Second sRGB color space
boosts saturation somewhat.
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8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone.�
6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined |
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for
contrast, saturation, and color tone.
6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and
contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment
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5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and
contrast.
Dynamic Range Optimizer: off, standard, advanced; Colour Mode: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait, Black & White. |
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Preset WB settings
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6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent,
Fluorescent, Flash)
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6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash)
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6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent,
Fluorescent, Flash)
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9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature
settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent,
various types of fluorescent, etc.)
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8 (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom)
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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2,500 ~ 10,000K in increments of roughly 10
mired
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Not available
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2,800 ~ 10,000K
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3,000 ~ 7,000K
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2,500 ~ 9,900K
with 19-step magenta/green compensation |
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WB Adjustment Range
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±3 steps in 1-step increments
10 mireds per step |
±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step |
±3 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step |
±7 steps in 1-step increments, 2
mireds per step
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±3 steps (-2 to +4 in Fluorescent) in
1-step increments
10 mireds per step |
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| Autofocus System |
Type
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TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM1000
autofocus module
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TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL phase detection
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TTL phase detection
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
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11 normal points or 1 wide point (1 cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 8 vertical-type)
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9 points (1 cross-type, 8 single-axis)
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9 points (1 cross-type, 8 single-axis)
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3 points (1 cross-type, 2 single-axis)
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9 points, (1 cross-type, 8 single-axis)
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| Superimposed Focus Point Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
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AF Working Range
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EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100)
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EV -0.5 ~ 18
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EV -0.5 ~ 18
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EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100)
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EV 0 ~ 18 (ISO 100)
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AF-assist Beam
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Bright incandescent lamp, (Range approx.
3.0m / 9.8 ft, depending on lens.) Not dependent on flash setting.
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Yes, stroboscopic flash (linked to all 9 AF points)
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Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m
/ 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)
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With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated
Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is
enabled.
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With built-in flash unit (must be raised),
(Range approx. 5.0m / 16.4 ft, depending on lens.); and on dedicated
Sony external flash units.
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One-shot AF
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Available in all modes
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Enabled in Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Night Portrait, and A-DEP modes.
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Portrait, Landscape, Close-up
(Macro), Night Portrait, and A-DEP modes.
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Locked by first position of Shutter Button /
OK Button (Customizable)
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Available in
Single Shot AF mode |
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AI Servo (Tracking) AF
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Available in all modes
(D80 adds AF-A mode, for auto selection of one-shot or tracking AF, compared to D70/D70s/D200). |
Enabled in Sports mode.
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Sports mode.
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Available in Continuous AF Mode
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Available in Continuous AF Mode
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AI Focus AF
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Closest-subject focus priority
available in all modes; Predictive AF for moving subjects in AF-C mode
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Enabled in Full Auto and Flash Off modes.
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Full Auto and Flash Off modes.
Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes. |
Predictive AF for moving subjects
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Predictive focus control (with moving
subjects in Automatic AF and Continuous AF modes)
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| Exposure Control |
Shooting Modes
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11 - Program (with shift), Shutter-priority
AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Portrait, Landcape, Close up,
Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait.
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12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash
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12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait,
Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program),
Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual
exposure, ETTL-II autoflash
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7 - Auto, Program, Aperture-priority AE,
Shutter-priority AE, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
15 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene + Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Macro, Sports, High-Key, Low-Key, Documents, Beach & Snow, Candle, and Children) |
6 - Auto, Program (with shift),
Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Scene Selection
6 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, and Night Portrait) |
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Metering Zones
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420
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35
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35
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49
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40 |
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Metering Modes
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1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D
lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering
performed by 420-segment RGB sensor.
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or10 mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area. |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average,
9% partial |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center
weighted average,
9% partial, 3.5 degree spot |
Digital ESP (evaluative), center-weighted,
2% spot, highlight spot, shadow spot |
Multi-segment,
center-weighted, spot |
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Metering System Working Range
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1) EV 0 ~ 20
(3D Color Matrix or Center-weighted) 2) EV 2 ~ 20 (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
EV 1 ~ 20
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EV 1 ~ 20
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1) EV 1
~ 20
(Digital ESP and Center-weighted) 2) EV 3 ~ 17 (Spot metering) (ISO 100, 50mm f/2 lens ) |
1) EV 1 ~ 20 (Multi-Segment and
Center-weighted)
2) EV 4 ~ 20 (Spot metering) ( ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) |
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ISO Range / Extended
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100 ~ 1600 / 3200
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100 ~ 1600 / --
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100 ~ 1600 / 3200
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100 ~ 400 / 1600
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80 / 100 ~ 1600
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Exposure Compensation
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+/- 5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
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+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
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+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
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+/- 5 EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
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+/- 2 EV,
1/3 EV increments |
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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2 or 3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps
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+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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3 or 5 shots
in +/- 1, 2/3, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
3 shots,
0.3 EV / 0.7 EV steps |
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| Shutter
Speeds, Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type
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Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically
controlled
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Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled
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Mechanical, all speeds electronically
controlled
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Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically
controlled
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Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically
controlled
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Shutter Speed Range
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV,
bulb
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb
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1/8000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments)
and bulb
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1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec.,
bulb |
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
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3 fps / 9 large/fine
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3 fps / 8 large/fine JPEG frames
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5 fps / 30 large/fine JPEG frames
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2.58 fps / 4 large/fine JPEG frames
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2.38 fps / 19 large/fine JPEG frames
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Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)
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0.25
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0.20
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0.245
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0.37 - 0.38
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0.31
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Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
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0.083
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0.105
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0.068
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0.095
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0.116
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Startup time (sec.)
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0.20
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0.4
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0.15
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3.0
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1.1
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| Flash |
Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
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Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
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Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
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Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
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Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
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Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
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1/200
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1/200
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1/250
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1/180
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1/160 (with Super SteadyShot off),
1/125 (with Super SteadyShot on)
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
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+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments
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+/- 2 EV, 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
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+/-2 EV, 0.3 EV steps
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Slow-sync flash
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1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain
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PC Sync Terminal
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Hot shoe only
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Hot shoe only
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Yes
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Hot shoe only
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Hot shoe only
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| Playback System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
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2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels
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2.5 in. LCD / 230,000 pixels
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2.5 in. LCD / 230,000 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 215,250 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
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1.1 - 25x for large images, 19x for medium
images, or 13x for small ones/ Yes
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1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes
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1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes
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2, 3, 4, 10x / Yes
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1.1 - 12x for large images, 9x for medium
images, 6x for small images / Yes
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
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5 steps
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7 steps
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5 steps
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7 steps
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5 steps
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes |
Yes
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| Other Features |
Computer Connection
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Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v2.0
speed)
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USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP-compliant
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Yes, USB 2.0, PTP-compliant
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Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v1.1 max
speed)
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Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v2.0
speed)
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Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Menu Languages
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15 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish,
French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Italian, Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Swedish)
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15 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Korean,and Japanese.)
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12 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish,
Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and
Japanese.)
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7 (English, German, French, Spanish,
Japanese, Chinese, and Korean)
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6 (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese) |
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Camera Default Reset
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Custom Functions (Quantity)
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Yes (32)
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Yes (11)
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Yes (17)
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No
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Yes (12)
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Remote Control
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Optional, compatible with MC-DC1 cord or
ML-L3 IR
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Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Wireless Remote Controllers RC-5 / RC-1
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N3-type remote control
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Optional,
RM-1 |
Optional,
RMS1AM cord |
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
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Yes / Yes (power switch)
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No / n/a
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Yes / Yes (dedicated button)
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No / n/a
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No / n/a
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Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Eye-start AF
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Anti-Shake
(CCD shift) |
No
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No
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No
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No
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Yes (Super SteadyShot),
2-3.5 stops of correction |
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| Body Structure |
Body Cover/Chassis
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Largely Plastic
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Largely plastic, metal frame
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Magnesium Alloy / Stainless Steel
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Largely plastic
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Largely plastic
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| Power System |
Battery Compatibility
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EN-EL3e,
optional MB-D80 battery pack |
Main: NB-2LH
Backup: CR2016 |
Main: BP-511 / BP-512
Backup: CR2025 |
BLM-1
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NP-FM66H
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Rated Shooting Capacity at 20°C/68°F
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100% AE: 2700
50% Flash: 600 |
100% AE: 500
50% Flash: 370 |
100% AE: 1100
50% Flash: 750 |
CIPA standard:
400 |
CIPA standard:
750 |
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| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
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132 x 103 x 77
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126.5 x 94.2 x 65
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144 x 105.5 x 73.5
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129 x 94.5 x 66
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133.1 x 94.7 x 71.3
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Weight (body only)
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585 g / 20.6 oz.
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510 g / 18 oz.
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700 g / 24.5 oz.
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437 g / 15.4 oz
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545 g / 19.2 oz.
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| Operational Environment |
Operating Temperature Range
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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Operating Humidity Range
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< 85%
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< 85%
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< 85%
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30 - 90%
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Not stated
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| Kit Lens |
Focal length/aperture
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AF-S 18-135mm
f/3.5-5.6G ED |
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
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-
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14-45mm
f/3.5 - f5.6 |
18-70mm |
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| Lens Compatibility |
Lens Mount / Compatibility
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EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses
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EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses
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Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System lenses
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All Sony
Alpha lenses, Konica-Minolta MAXXUM and DYNAX A-type bayonet mount lenses |
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