Nikon D80 Specifications

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for Nikon D80. Next to each category and value there are articles describing it all, giving you a deeper understanding on every area so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses.

Product
Name Nikon D80
Manufacturer Nikon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2006
Release Date 2006-08-09
Replaced Nikon D70 (2004)
Replaced by Nikon D90 (2008)
MSRP 999 USD
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B&H Photo Video
Adorama
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Camera Type
Camera Type DSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
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Sensor Type CCD
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Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels
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Megapixels 10 MP (10036224 total pixels)
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Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 3200
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White Balance Presets 6
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization Yes
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops
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Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous

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Focus Points 11
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Lens Mount Nikon F

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 2,5”
Screen dots 230000
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type N/A
Live view No
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Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism)
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Viewfinder Coverage 95%
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Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
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Viewfinder Resolution N/A
Photography features
Frames per second 3 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds
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Built-in Flash Yes
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Built-in Flash Range 13 meters
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse No
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot

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Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording No
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Built-in Microphone No
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Built-in Speakers No
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Storage
Memory Card SD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI Output No
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Microphone Port No
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless No
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Remote Control Yes (Optional (ML-L3 or MC-DC1))
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Remote Control SKU ML-L3 and MC-DC1
GPS No
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Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed No
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Battery SKU EN-EL3e
Battery Life 600 shots according to CIPA
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Issues with Battery life on Nikon D80?
Width 132 mm
Height 103 mm
Depth 77 mm
Weight 668 gram including battery
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Images taken with Nikon D80

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Street performer is jumping over his friends See camera and lens details
1/2000s  110mm  f/2,8

Gentleman is sleeping on subway after a working day See camera and lens details
1/40s  18mm  f/4

Business man at Wall Street See camera and lens details
1/160s  11mm  f/10