10.2 Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Effectively optimized by Nikon to deliver a wide dynamic range producing outstanding images with high resolution and vivid detail yielding 3872 x 2592-pixel files.
New high-resolution Nikon image-processing engine: New 12- bit Image Processing Engine combines color independent analog pre-conditioning with improved image processing algorithms.
Instant 0.18 sec. start-up with fast 80ms shutter response: With a power-up time of a mere 0.18 seconds and a shutter release time lag of only 80ms responsiveness is extraordinary.
Continuous shooting at up to 3 frames per second and up to 100 consecutive JPEG images: Fast framing rates contribute to the ability to capture moments in time instantly. Sophisticated systems throughout the D80 including high-speed buffer memory handling fast image processing high-speed memory card access and large system bus bandwidth help make this possible.
Up to 2700 images per battery charge:* High-Efficiency power systems featuring reduced power consumption and Real-Time Fuel Gauge with Nikon's EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II plus Variable Center-Weighted and Spot Metering: Substantially more sophisticated than traditional multi-pattern metering systems Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II instantly and accurately evaluates brightness color contrast selected focus area and subject-to-camera distance information referencing the results against an onboard database of 30000 scenes from actual photography. Vary the size of the center-weighted area reading and spot metering readings correspond to 11 focusing points.
In-Camera Image Editing with Retouching Menu: Highly versatile in-camera editing features include Nikon D-lig
- 10.2 effective Megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor / Up to 3872 x 2592 resolution images
- High-speed continuous shooting - 3 frames per second (fps) in bursts of up to 100 consecutive JPEG (FINE M-size or smaller) or 6 RAW (NEF) images
- Advanced high-precision high-performance imaging processing engine
- 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers dependable automatic exposure for most lighting conditions
- Refined 11-area AF system with new Auto-area AF mode and center sensor that can be switched to wide-frame operation
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