* 10.2 Megapixel DX format CCD low noise performance for prints up to A3 size
* 2.5 inch LCD with brightness adjustment
* 11-area AF system with a newly developed easy-to-use Auto-area AF mode.
* 3 fps continuous shooting: Up to 100 JPEG [Large, Normal] or 6 NEF (Raw) consecutive shots
* Faithful reproduction of vivid, natural colours with rich tonal graduations.
* Instant response and ultra-short shutter lag
* In-camera editing with D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, monochrome, filter effects and image overlay.
* ISO 100 - ISO 3200
The Nikon D80 is essentially 95% of a D200 shrink-wrapped inside a D70 or D50 body - but considerably cheaper.
Of course technology has moved on since the introduction of the D200 almost a year ago: the D80 features Nikon's brand new 'Auto Area AF-mode' which measures all 11 focus areas and automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas (which will blink). Secondly, the D80 offers in-camera editing with D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, monochrome, filter effects and image overlay. The D80 also has Vari-Programmes (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait) which automatically optimizes white balance, sharpening, tone (contrast), color, saturation and hue settings to best match the scene. All three of these features are not offered by the more expensive D200.
What has this camera got over and above the cheaper D40, you may now wonder? More Megapixels, more Autofocus points, an ISO 100 setting, a depth of field preview button, bracketing, selectable CW metering diameter (6, 8 or 10mm), a Status LCD - and perhaps most importantly: compatibility with all Nikkor lenses.
Nikon's D80 is fully compatibility with Nikon's Total Imaging System: Dedicated battery power pack MB-D80, high-quality Nikkor lenses, i-TTL creative lighting system, Nikon Capture NX software.
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