Nikon D80

Nikon D80

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Why we like the Nikon D80:

High 10.2 megapixel resolution great for clarity and large-format printing
SDHC (secure digital high capacity) compatible for future-proof, large memory cards
Improved 6.2cm (2.5-inch) LCD screen (compared to D70s)

What Nikon says about the D80:
The D80 features a new 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, bringing a new level of high resolution and sharp detail to the class while also providing plenty of freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. Nikon's DX Format sensor and Nikon F bayonet lens mount design assure unprecedented compatibility across the comprehensive assortment of AF Nikkor lenses and DX Nikkor lenses designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras.

What's Included? (Note: this may differ by country or area)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
Quick Charger MH-18a
Audio Video Cable EG-D2
USB Cable UC-E4
Strap
Body cap
Eyepiece Cap DK-5
Rubber Eyecup DK-21
LCD monitor cover BM-7
Accessory shoe cover
PictureProject CD-ROM

Warranty: 1 year local Nikon warranty (2 years in Canada) (extensions available)

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	10.2 million
Image Sensor	RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million, Nikon DX format
Image Size (Pixels)	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity	100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1
File Format	Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System	Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
Storage Media	SD memory card, SDHC compatible
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second 3) Self-timer 4) Delayed remote mode 5) Quick-response remote mode
White Balance	Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing also available
LCD Monitor Size	2.5-in.
LCD Monitor	230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle
Playback Function	1) Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion) 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete
I/O Terminal	NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu)
Interface	USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
ViewFinder Type	Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
Eyepoint	19.5mm (-1.0m-1)
Focusing Screen	Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal) / Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
Reflex Mirror	Automatic, instant-return type
Lens Aperture	Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Single Area AF: Focuses only on subjects in the selected area. Selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors. 2) Dynamic Area AF: Focuses on subject in the selected area, but follows the subject if it moves from its original position, shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved. 3) Auto-area AF: measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas.
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Metering System	Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering: 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, or 10mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area AF is selected)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering). 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Exposure Metering Coupling	CPU coupling
Exposure Control	Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Auto Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing	2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV; Compensation steps: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Maximum Shutter	1/4000
Minimum Shutter	30
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec.
Flash Control	1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor, Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash (except when using spot metering exposure mode), Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: standard i-TTL flash (when using spot metering), 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes	1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction, 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5) Slow Sync, 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off
Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Self-Timer	Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration (2, 5, 10, and 20 second selectable)
Depth of Field Preview Button	When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
Remote Control	Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Requirements	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Up to 2,700 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e battery
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 585g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-7, Accessory shoe cover, PictureProject CD-ROM

Avg. Visitor Rating: 4 out of 5
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Reviewer : PhotoReview.com.au
Date : 6/05/2007

Rating : (4)

Review : Many of the assets of Nikon's D200 model in a lower-priced model with a 'quality' look and feel.
Rating (out of 10):
Build: 9
Ease of use: 8.5
Image quality: 8.5
OVERALL: 8.5
Read full Nikon D80 review at PhotoReview.com.au

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New Nikon D80 VR twin kit available with $100 off

10/12/2007 by paul

Nikon has announced a new twin kit for the D80 digital SLR with vibration reduction on both lenses. This is currently the only way you'll get your hands on the the new 18-55mm AF-S VR lens, which has been coupled with the new 70-300mm VR lens in this twin-lens kit.

With the $100 cash back available from Nikon for D80 purchases until 31st January '08, the kit represents great value at just $2229 (incl. cash back).

Cashback on the Nikon D80 and D200

4/12/2007 by paul

Nikon has announced a cash back offer on the D80 and D200 digital SLRs.

D80 - $100 cash back
D200 - $300 cash back

Cash is claimed from Nikon after purchase and is valid for all purchases until 31st January 2008.

Price Drop on Nikon D80

2/10/2007 by Jaz

Nikon has anounced a significant price reduction on the D80 from October 1st. This translated into a price reduction of up to $250 across our range of kits. Here are the new prices:

D80 Body Only : $1429
D80 + 18-55mm lens : $1549
D80 + 18-135mm lens : $1769
D80 + 18-55mm + 70-300mm lenses : $1649
D80 + 18-135mm + 70-300mm lenses : $1899
D80 + 18-200mm VR lens : $2499
D80 + 17-55mm f2.8 lens : $3649
D80 + Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 : $1999
D80 + Tamron 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 : $2099

Most kits are currently in stock and ready to ship, so place your order now!

Nikon Cash Back Promo Extended

27/07/2007 3:59:00 PM by Jaz

** UPDATE **
The cash-back promo on the Nikon D40X has now concluded. However, you can still get $200 cash-back on any D80 body only or lens kit purchase between now and the end of September.

Original message:
Good News from Nikon! The cash back promotion on the D40X and D80 digital SLRs has been extended until the end of August. Here's the deal again:

And for the more advanced photo enthusiasts:

$200 Cash Back on Any D80 Camera Body or Lens Kit

We have a wide selection of kits in stock, so please give us a call on 1 300 304 165 if you need a hand choosing, or if you would like us to put together a special kit for you.

Nikon D40, D80 firmware updates

1/02/2007 by paul

Update:
My apologies to those who've tried, but apparently the US site is limited to use by owners of cameras with US registered serial numbers only.

The following is the Asia-Pacific version with no such restrictions:

http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nikonasia_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

Orginal message:
Nikon (USA) has announced new firmware versions for their D40 and D80 digital SLR cameras. For more information and to upgrade your camera, please follow the links below:

Nikon D80 : http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin/nikonusa.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_prods=19%2C309&p_pv=2.309&p_cats=186&p_cv=1.186

Nikon D40 : http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin/nikonusa.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_prods=19%2C334&p_pv=2.334&p_cats=186&p_cv=1.186

Please read the instructions provided carefully as we cannot accept responsibility for any data loss or damage caused during the update process.

There are no promotions relating to this product at this time, sorry.

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