NIKON D80 SLR DIGITAL CAMERA: $850

Building on the extraordinary success of the D70 and D70s, Nikon introduces the new Nikon D80(TM) digital SLR camera -- an impressively featured, high-performance, high-value camera that incorporates Nikon's latest digital photographic technologies; it offers advanced features as well as automated operation to satisfy any photographer with the passion to create beautiful images. With a new 10.2 megapixel (effective), DX-Format, CCD image sensor, plus an exclusive high-resolution color processing engine transferred from Nikon's latest professional digital SLR cameras, the Nikon D80 can capture images with incredible resolution, extremely sharp detail, and vibrant colors that are unmatched in this class - or price range - of camera.

It shoots fast - at speeds up to 3 fps (frames per second), for up to 100 consecutive shots in JPEG Normal mode, ensuring that the camera is always ready to capture the next fleeting moment.

The Nikon D80 contains a 10.2-Megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD Imaging Sensor
New high-res Nikon image-processing engine
The D80 can start up almost instantaneously - 0.18 seconds - with an extremely fast 80ms shutter response
The D80 can shoot continuously at up to 3 fps (frames per second) and up to 100 consecutive JPEG images
Take up to 2,700 images per battery charge
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II, plus Variable Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
The Nikon D80 offers In-Camera Image Retouching
Built-in Speedlight with Nikon i-TTL flash metering and two-group Wireless Commander
The back of the Nikon D80 holds a 170-degree wide angle view, 2.5-inch LCD color monitor
11-area AF system with Wide-area Center Segment and Auto-area AF functions
Seven Digital Vari-Programs plus Programmed Auto with Flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual
Image Optimization Functions
Large, bright 0.94x viewfinder
Built-in Slideshow function with Pictmotion

Nikon D80 SLR Digital Camera Specifications

Type: Single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera
Effective Pixels: 10.2 million
Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million
Image Size (pixels): 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index): 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent); H0.3, H0.7 and H1 available
Storage Media: SD memory card
Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
File System: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (in Kelvin), or preset white balance, white balance bracketing
LCD Monitor: 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment available, 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
Video Output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards
Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Viewfinder: 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: Approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures
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: 68 F/20 C)
Lens Servo: Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
Focus Area: Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be switched to center wide-frame focus area
AF Area Mode: 1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Auto-area AF
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 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)
Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 68 F/20 C):
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU coupling
Exposure Modes: 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]
Exposure Compensation: (+/-)5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Auto Exposure Lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 3 exposures in increments from values between 1/3 to 2 EV
Shooting Modes:
1) Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. frames per second
3) Self-timer 4) Delayed remote mode 5) Quick-response remote mode
Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter; 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 EV, bulb
Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec.
Built-in Flash: Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait) auto flash with auto pop-up; Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42
Flash Control:
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
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 Mode: 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
Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV
Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration (2,5,10, and 20 second selectable)
Depth of field Preview: 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 (other modes)
Remote Control: Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
Power Source: 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)
Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77mm)
Weight: Approx. 1 lb. 5oz. (585g) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover