Nikon D780 CES 2020
Today, Nikon Inc. unveiled the D780, an exciting new FX-format DSLR that makes vast improvements to the highly- revered D750, Nikon’s most popular full-frame DSLR ever, while inheriting pro-level features from the powerful D850 and flagship D5. The much-anticipated D780 delivers the most sought-after features to give enthusiasts and professionals an agile camera for capturing high-resolution photos and 4K UHD video with the added benefit of fast, accurate phase detect autofocusing. While the D780 retains the rugged reliability of its predecessor, the camera has been turbocharged with Nikon’s latest EXPEED 6 processor, touch operability, advanced autofocus capabilities, extensive video features, a valuable assortment of in-camera creative options and much more. The new D780 is more than a worthy successor to the beloved D750, it’s a proven performer that transcends any creative endeavor.
Nikon cameras and lenses are world-renowned for their usability, reliability, performance and impressive image quality. With the addition of the innovative new Z mirrorless system, together with a robust and proven lineup of DSLR’s and decades of the finest NIKKOR lenses, Nikon is uniquely positioned to fulfill customer’s needs no matter how they want to capture still images or video.
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“The Nikon D780 is not only a huge leap in technology over the D750, but it also integrates Nikon’s latest cutting-edge technologies to offer the best video feature-set and imaging capabilities in a full-frame DSLR,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President of Nikon Inc. “A demand exists for a successor to the D750, which offers the unbeatable combination of versatility, image quality and value.”
Perform Beyond Expectations
The Nikon D780 sets a new benchmark in DSLR performance, vastly improving upon the capabilities of the D750 by incorporating the newest technology and some of the popular features seen in the Z series, making it powerful and versatile enough to capture anything from fast-action sports to beautifully detailed night skies. The D780 is a seriously capable camera and offers the distinct advantage of being comfortable in the hands of a photo enthusiast, as well as being a popular pro-grade tool for weddings, wildlife, and production environments.
- High Resolution Image Quality: Offering the optimal balance between resolution and file size, the D780 is equipped with a 24.5-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) FX-Format CMOS sensor to deliver superb image quality, fantastic dynamic range, beautiful color reproduction, stellar low-light ability and sharp clarity to excel in a wide array of shooting scenarios.
- EXPEED 6 Processing Power: Designed with Nikon’s most advanced EXPEED 6 image processor, the D780 is packed with the same powerful processing engine as the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7, allowing for noticeable increases in speed. In addition to greater energy efficiency, EXPEED 6 delivers improved low-light performance, 4K UHD full-frame video with full pixel readout, and enhanced image clarity.
- Wide ISO Range: The D780 retains the low-light ability that made it a photographer’s favorite for wedding receptions and nighttime photography, producing clean files with minimal noise effortlessly. Whether capturing a dimly lit dance floor, a stage performance or an astounding astro- landscape, users can rely on the D780 to retain ultimate clarity in even the most challenging lighting scenarios. The camera offers improved ISO performance across the entire range, which now goes up to 51,200 and is expandable to 204,800.
- Blazing-fast speeds: The D780 keeps pace with the fastest action, offering shooting speeds of up to 7 fps at full resolution and shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 or as long as 900 seconds . Whether shooting the split-second action of motocross, or a bride’s walk down the aisle, the D780 lets you capture content with confidence when you only get one chance.
- Two Powerful AF Systems Optimized for Any Shooting Style:
- When shooting through the optical viewfinder (OVF): Nikon’s proven 51-point AF system is
paired with an enhanced AF algorithm inherited from the flagship Nikon D5. 15 cross-type AF sensors maximize accuracy, and the camera uses an upgraded 180K-pixel Advanced Scene Recognition System, which analyzes the scene to ensure balanced exposures and accurate color reproduction. The AF system can reliably track rapidly moving subjects such as wildlife, yet also improves on its surreal ability to nail focus in challenging light, to -4EV in this mode. - In Live View: For the first time in a Nikon DSLR, the D780 is infused with mirrorless technology, featuring the same 2733 point focal plane Hybrid AF system employed in the Nikon Z 6, enabling broad coverage of approximately 90% of the frame. The system offers extremely fast, smooth and accurate AF in Live View and when recording video, a huge benefit for multimedia production. This is also Nikon’s first DSLR to feature Eye-Detection AF4, enabling a real-time tracking of multiple eyes in a scene to help ensure tack-sharp focus for portraits and candid shots.
- When shooting through the optical viewfinder (OVF): Nikon’s proven 51-point AF system is
- Silent Shooting: When operating the electronic shutter in Live View, the D780 can shoot continuously without shutter noise at up to 12 fps. Silent shooting is ideal for documenting sensitive moments like a live performance, a wedding ceremony or discrete street photography.
- NIKKOR Lenses: When combined with an extensive catalog of world renowned NIKKOR lenses, the versatile D780 knows no boundaries in taking on any artistic challenge.
Video Features for Creators
The D780 delivers the best video capabilities of any Nikon DSLR, incorporating technology found in the Nikon Z 6 mirrorless camera.
- Full-Frame 4K video at 30 fps: Incorporating an FX-format BSI sensor and on-sensor phase detect AF, the D780 is capable of similar video capture functions of the Nikon Z 6, capturing full-frame 4K UHD video at 30 fps with full-pixel readout for absolute quality. A variety of other frame rates and resolutions is also selectable, including Full HD/120p for ultra-smooth motion in videos and epic slow-motion capture.
- Flexible workflow: The D780 offers 10-bit output with N-Log5 or HDR (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support, raising the bar for video functionality and flexibility in post-production.
- Advanced Cinematic Functions: Users can enjoy more creative freedom when capturing video with the D780 thanks to its host of advanced shooting modes, including focus peaking, highlight display (zebra stripes), interval timer and in-camera time-lapse movie file recording.
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Advanced Creative Features
The D780 sports an innovative and useful feature-set that empowers professionals to explore their creative potential by affording a more efficient workflow coupled with unique effects.
- In-Camera Creative Filters: With a wide-array of in-camera Creative Picture Controls and a Special Effects Mode, the D780 enables users to effortlessly add elements of personal flare to their photos and videos. Additionally, many of these popular special effects can be captured as a JPEG while simultaneously shooting an unaffected RAW image for more editing freedom.
- Focus Stacking: Like the D850, the D780’s Focus Shift feature will appeal to macro, product and landscape photographers seeking extreme depth-of-field, by enabling the user to capture a series of shots at different focus distances and use third party software to generate a highly-defined image consisting of only the areas in focus.
- More Flexibility with Multiple Exposures: New to the D780 is the ability to create a multiple exposure with non-consecutively shot images, giving photographers the capacity to superimpose images in-camera, even when captured from two entirely different locations and times.
- Easy Wi-Fi6 and Bluetooth7 Connectivity: The D780 offers seamless image-sharing to a smartphone or tablet when connected to the Nikon SnapBridge8 app using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With the latest SnapBridge app, it’s easy to download videos, RAW files or remotely control a camera from your phone or tablet.
Built Like a Nikon
- New Touch Operability: Like the Nikon D850, the new D780 features a bright, tilting 3.2-inch LCD
enhanced with touch operability to provide a more optimal user-experience. - Robust Design: Sporting a durable build with extensive weather-sealing, the D780 retains its role as
a reliable tool to handle unpredictable conditions when working in the field. - Energy-Saving Performance: The D780 can capture 2,260 shots on single charge** which is a
significant increase in battery life compared to the D750, making it the ideal companion for
photographers embarking on a day-long outing. - On-The-Go Charging: With versatile USB Type C compatibility users can charge in-camera and
transfer files more conveniently than ever. - Dual Card Slots: Featuring two UHS-II SD card slots, the D780 provides professionals with a safety
net and the ability to record multiple file formats simultaneously.
D780 Product Images
Technical Specifications of the Nikon D780
| Product Name | Nikon D780 |
| Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Effective Pixels | 24.5 |
| Sensor Size | 35.9mm x 23.9mm |
| Image Sensor Format | FX |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 24.92 |
| Dust-Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required) |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
| Image Area (pixels) | FX (36×24) image area: – 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M) – 4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M) – 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) DX (24×16) image area: – 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) – 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) – 1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M) 1:1 (24×24) image area: – 4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M) – 3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M) – 2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M) 16:9 (36×20) image area: – 6048 × 3400 (Large: 20.6 M) – 4528 × 2544 (Medium: 11.5 M) – 3024 × 1696 (Small: 5.1 M) Photographs taken while filming movies at a frame size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160 Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes: 1920 × 1080 |
| File Format Still Images | NEF (RAW): lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Picture Control | Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls |
| Storage Media | SD SDHC (UHS-II) SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Card Slot | 2 Secure Digital (SD) |
| File System | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Viewfinder Frame Coverage FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Viewfinder Frame Coverage 1.2x (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical Viewfinder Frame Coverage DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0m–1) |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21mm (-1.0 m¯¹) |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | –3–+1 m–1 |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | Quick-return type |
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Lens Aperture | Yes, Instant return, electronically controlled |
| Depth-of-field Control | Yes |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
| Compatible Lenses | Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) • Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF) • AI-P NIKKOR lenses • DX lenses (using [DX 24 × 16] image area) • Non-CPU AI lenses (modes A and M only) • During viewfinder photography, the electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. With lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, the electronic rangefinder supports 11 focus points. |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter available in quiet shutter-release, quiet continuous shutter-release, and mirror up release modes |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000–30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M; Bulb; Time; X200 |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 900 sec (M mode) |
| Flash Sync Speed | X=1/200s Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/200 and 1/250s) |
| Bulb Shutter Setting | Yes |
| Shutter Release Modes | Single-frame [S] mode Continuous low-speed [CL] mode Continuous high-speed [CH] mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Quiet Continuous Release Self-timer Mode |
| Continuous Shooting Options | • CL: 1–6 fps (viewfinder photography); 1–3 fps (live view photography) • CH: 7 fps; when shooting NEF/RAW pictures during silent photography, either 8 fps (bit depth 14 bits) or 12 fps (bit depth 12 bits) • QC: 3 fps |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 7 frames per second |
| Self-timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL exposure metering using 180,000-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering Method | Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle)
Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
| Metering Range | Matrix or center-weighted metering: −3–20 EV Spot and highlight-weighted metering: 2–20 EV |
| Exposure Meter Coupling | CPU AI |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S) EFCT Special effect modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key • U1 and U2: user settings |
| Exposure Compensation | Available in P, S, A, M, and EFCT modes, –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Exposure Lock | Yes, Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100–51200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 51,200 |
| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Hi-2 (ISO 204800 equivalent) |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 102,400 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 204800 equivalent) |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes |
| High ISO Noise Reduction | Low Normal High Off |
| Active D-Lighting | Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 frames using selected value for one frame 3-5 frames using preset values for all frames |
| Single-Point AF Mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes |
| Autofocus System | Viewfinder photography: TTL phase detection performed using Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with support for 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors); autofocus fine-tuning supported • Live view: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor |
| Detection Range | Viewfinder photography: −3 – +19 EV Live view: −4 – +17 EV; −6 – +17 EV with low-light AF (still photography using single-servo AF/AF-S and f/2.0 lens, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) |
| Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A, still photography only); full-time AF (AF-F, movie recording only); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Focus Point | Viewfinder photography: 51 points with [All points] selected for Custom Setting a6 [Focus points used],11 points with [Every other point] selected Live view: 273 points with [All points] selected for Custom Setting a6 [Focus points used], 77 points with [Every other point] selected (still photography, [FX (36×24)] image area, single-point AF) |
| AF-area mode | Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF • Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, single servo AF/AF-S, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), wide area AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF |
| Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (AF-S/single-servo AF) or by pressing A (AE-L/AF-L) button |
| Focus Modes | Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF • Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, single servo AF/AF-S, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), wide area AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 51 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | Viewfinder photography: −3 – +19 EV • Live view: −4 – +17 EV; −6 – +17 EV with low-light AF (still photography using single-servo AF/AF-S and f/2.0 lens, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) |
| Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
| Built-in Flash Distance | 39 ft. (ISO 100) |
| X-Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 |
| Flash Control | Viewfinder photography: TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels Live view photography: TTL flash control performed by image sensor (i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight weighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported) |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, redeye reduction with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, AF-assist formulti-area AF (viewfinder photography), unified flash control |
| White Balance | Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view photography), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Live View Shooting Photography Mode (Still Images) Movie Mode (Video) |
Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
| Live View Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) |
| Live View AF-Area Mode | Pinpoint AF (still photography only, single servo AF/AF-S, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), wide area AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF |
| Live View Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor |
| Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie Maximum recording time | 20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality |
| Movie File Format | MOV |
| Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie Audio Recording Format | Linear PCM |
| Movie | • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080 (slow-motion); 30p ×4, 25p ×4, 24p ×5 * Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively * Quality selection available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080 120p/100p, and 1920 × 1080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m (high) |
| Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable |
| Monitor Size | 3.2inch |
| Monitor Resolution | 2359000 (XGA) |
| Monitor Type | tilting TFT touch sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, 11-level manual brightness adjustment, and color balance control |
| Monitor Angle of View | 170° |
| Monitor Adjustments | Brightness and angle adjustment available |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder |
| Playback Functions | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, auto image rotation, and index marking |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch Distortion Control D-Lighting Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| Image Comment | Yes |
| Interface | Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Headphone Connector Hi-speed USB Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen1); connection to built-in USB port is recommended |
| Wi-Fi Functionality | Standards: – IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the following European countries: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Tajikistan) – IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (other European countries, Uzbekistan, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) – IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: – 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) (Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the following European countries: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Tajikistan) – 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180– 5320 MHz (other European countries, Uzbekistan) – 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180– 5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) – 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180– 5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) • Maximum output power: – 2.4 GHz band: 6.9 dBm – 5 GHz band: 10.2 dBm • Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK |
| Smart Device App Connectivity | SnapBridge app |
| Bluetooth | • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 • Operating frequency: – Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz – Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz • Maximum output power (EIRP): – Bluetooth: 1.4 dBm – Bluetooth Low Energy: –0.1 dBm |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit |
| Save/Load Camera settings | Yes |
| Total Custom Settings | 54 |
| My Menu | Yes with customization |
| Recent Settings | Yes |
| Supported Languages | The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings | Yes |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| Battery / Batteries | One EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery * * EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with the EN-EL15 than with an EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a (@ 703). EH-7P Charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15b batteries only. |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | Approx. 2.260 shots |
| AC Adapter | EH-5d/5c/EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5b Power Connector (available separately) |
| Battery Charger | MH-25a Quick Charger |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Approx. Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.7 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (143.5×115.5×76 mm ) |
| Approx. Weight (include footnote) |
1 lb. 13.7 oz (840 g) camera body only |
| Operating Environment | 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) |
Sample Images from the Nikon D780
Price and Availability
The Nikon D780 will be available in late January for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,299.95* for the body-only configuration, and $2,799.95* for single-lens kit configuration with the AF-S NIKKOR 24- 120mm f/4G ED VR lens. For more information on the latest Nikon products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
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