Nikon D80 10.2 MP using SD memory

August 11th, 2006 Administrator Posted in |

Been busy… but better late than later… hehehe

nikon d80 photos and review

Main Features of Nikon D80

* 10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor
* 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 with color-independent pre-conditioning
* 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in 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 for broader coverage
* ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure
* Seven automated Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene.
* User-selectable choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white image optimization options
* Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up and approx. 80-millisecond shutter release time lag promotes fast handling
* Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/200 second
* Fast image transfer via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and SD memory card
* Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Image Overlay, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance)
* Multiple Exposure shooting option automatically produces an effect that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film
* Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including RGB Histograms
* Selectable Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion)
* SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible
* Lightweight, compact body
* High-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,700 pictures on a single charge and provides detailed battery status information. (Battery life figure determined by in-house test parameters)
* Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon’s Creative Lighting System
* The D80 supports more than 43 AF Nikkor lenses in addition to the growing family of DX Nikkor lenses
* Includes Nikonâ€™s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
* Support for Nikon’s new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images

The d200 in a smaller body using SD Memory. The gap is getting smaller again and prices of the D70 and D70s are going farther south… But I think generally Nikon is coming out with some kick ass cameras that give a canon something to think about… more power packed with features… which is probably the only way to catch up in the digital game.