Nikon D80

Nikon D80

Nikon D80

Camera summary

The Nikon D80, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Sept. 23, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
1.7 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.0 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D70, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon D70

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D90, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D90

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 22.1
DXO dynamic range 11.2
DXO low light ISO 524.0
DXO overall score 61.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
No
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Sept. 23, 2006
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Nikon
msrp $799.99
model Nikon D80
predecessor model Nikon D70

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.5�
Lens mount Nikon F
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 316

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Flash range 13.00 m
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model EN-EL3e
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 668 grs

Screen

Live view
No
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 3200
Max image resolution 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor resolution 10
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder