Nikon D780

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Nikon D780
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Overview
Maker Nikon
Type Digital single-lens reflex
Released6 January 2020
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor type BSI CMOS
Sensor size 35.9 x 23.9 mm
(Nikon FX format)
Sensor maker Sony [ citation needed ]
Maximum resolution 6,048 x 4,024 pixels
(24.3 megapixels)
Film speed 100–51,200, extended mode 50 to 204,800
Recording medium Two slots for SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards (UHS-II compliant)
Focusing
Focus modesInstant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
Focus areas51 focus points
Exposure/metering
Metering modes Matrix metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering, highlight-weighted
Flash
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash synchronization 1/200s max
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/8,000 s to 30 s (extendable to 900 s in manual mode) and bulb
Continuous shooting 7 frames per second
Live view: 8 frames per second (14-bit), 12 fps (12-bit)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.7
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processor EXPEED 6
White balance Yes
General
Video recording 4K up to 30 fps
1080p up to 120 fps
LCD screen3.2 inches with 2,359,000 dots; tilting, touch enabled
BatteryEN-EL15b
AV Port(s) HDMI Type C
Data Port(s) USB-C
Dimensions 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm (5.7 x 4.6 x 3 inches) [1]
Weight 755 g camera body only (840 g with battery and SD card)
Made in Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Chronology
Predecessor Nikon D750

The Nikon D780 is a full-frame DSLR camera announced by Nikon on January 6, 2020. [2] [3] [4] [5] It was released for purchase on January 23, 2020. [6] It is the successor to the Nikon D750 and has incorporated a lot of technologies from mirrorless Z6 camera. [7]

Contents

Compared to the Nikon D750

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Nikon D780 logo

As compared to the previous Nikon D750, this camera body has an upgraded EXPEED 6 processor (the D750 had an EXPEED 4 processor), a BSI CMOS sensor that allows for better low-light performance (the D750 had an ISO range of 100–12,800, where the D780 has a range of 100–51,200), and a faster maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 (as compared to 1/4000 on the D750). For continuous shooting, the D780 can shoot up to 7 frames per second (fps), where the D750 was capable of shooting up to 6.5 fps. In "live view" mode, continuous shooting up to 12 fps is possible. [1] While it does not have a built-in flash as the D750 does, nor an AF-assist lamp, it has a standard hot shoe for use with an external flash. With the switch to USB-C, the camera can recharge the EN-EL15b battery internally. [8] [9] The D780 also does not have the facility to add a battery grip with portrait orientation shooting controls. [10]

Memory card

The D780 eschews the newer XQD card format used by most recent Nikon camera releases in favour of SD cards, of which it can accept two.

Reception

DPReview calls the D780 "a DSLR that's learned a lot from mirrorless". They go on to note differences between the D750 and D780, finishing with the observation that those invested in Nikon F-mount lenses should consider this body if it meets their needs. Those not already invested in F-mount lenses should instead consider the Nikon Z 6. [11]

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