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Nikon D780 24.5MP DSLR Camera Body
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Nikon | SKU: 1618-NIKON

Nikon D780 24.5MP FX-Format DSLR Camera Body

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Why You'll Love It

24.5MP back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
EXPEED 6 image processor
Records 3840 x 2160 video at 30/25/24p
7 fps continuous shooting
TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170-degree viewing angle
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Dual UHS-II SD/SDHC card slots
ISO 100-51,200 range (expandable to 204,800)
Compatible with FX format lenses

For those who express themselves without labels, the D780 is capable of bringing every spectacular vision to life and inspiring completely new ways to create. Versatility through the splendor of full frame photography and 4K video, slow motion, time-lapse, remoteless long exposures and a host of impactful creative shooting tools to keep inspiration flowing. Agility through major technological enhancements like a 180K-pixel Advanced Scene Recognition System, superb phase-detect autofocusing in photo and video and easy wireless image transfer to keep up with every creative demand. The D780 is a creator's dream come true. As the successor to the expectation-shattering D750, it's a serious upgrade in terms of speed, image processing, video capability, AF performance and so much more.

Impeccable Image Quality with Dazzling Detail

The D780 boasts a 24.5MP backside illuminated FX full frame sensor, capable of remarkable light gathering for highly detailed photos and videos with ultra-shallow depth of field and sharp, clean low light shots. Welcome to the brilliance of full frame.

EXPEED 6 Image Processor

Powering the newest generation of Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras, the EXPEED 6 image processing engine is both the brains and the muscle behind the camera’s stunning photo and video quality, AF performance, low-light clarity, color reproduction and more.

AF Breakthroughs for Stills and Video

Optical viewfinder lovers will see the power of Nikon's proven 51-point AF system in perfect clarity. A newly-equipped autofocus algorithm borrowed from the flagship D5 and 15 cross-type sensors take the D780's focusing prowess to the next level with ultra quick, accurate and sharp Auto Area autofocusing. In Live View, photos and videos benefit from an incredibly intelligent and robust 273-point phase-detection AF system that detects and tracks subjects brilliantly throughout the entire frame.

Cinematic Technology

Bring every spectacular vision to life with the versatility and agility of the full frame Nikon D780. Designed around a brilliant, high resolution 24.5 MP backside illuminated FX sensor, an incredibly intelligent and robust AF system and next generation EXPEED 6 image processing, both full frame stills and 4K video benefit from the same impressive detail, clarity and stellar low-light performance. Inspiring slow motion and time-lapse video, remoteless long exposures, exhilarating shutter speeds and wireless image transfer, all right at your fingertips and ready to meet every creative demand.

Source Detail Retention with 10-Bit N-Log or New HDR (HLG)

Both N-Log and new HDR (HLG) shooting formats preserve more detail, dynamic range and contrast in video. Use N-Log for footage intended for post-process color grading or HLG for immediate, beautifully vibrant playback on displays with HLG HDR support.

Built-In Timecode

All of your footage can be time-coded in-camera for easier synchronizing and logging, especially when working with multiple cameras.

Eye-Catching AF

With Eye-Detection Autofocus in Live View mode, the D780 tracks and locks focus on your subject’s eye using its powerful 273-point PDAF system, ensuring critically sharp portraits.

Disruption-Free Silent Shooting at 12 FPS

The perfect photo isn't worth ruining the perfect moment. In Live View, you can shoot in complete silence at full resolution without compromising any of the D780's staggering photo quality. And with the mirror out of the equation, high speed shooting is increased to an incredible 12 FPS.

Tilt, Touch, Swipe, Pinch

The tilting touchscreen LCD makes it easy to get the shot, even from high or low angles. Use Touch AF, Touch Shutter control and navigate menus, playback and more as if you were using a touch-enabled smart device.

Nikon D780 24.5MP DSLR Camera Body

Type

Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F bayonet mount

Image Sensor

Effective pixels (megapixels)	24.5 million
Sensor size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Image sensor format	FX
Image sensor type	CMOS
Total pixels	24.92 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
Image area (pixels)	(L) 6,048 x 4,024 (M) 4,528 x 3,016 (S) 3,024 x 2,016
DX-format	(L) 3,936 x 2,624 (M) 2,944 x 1,968 (S) 1,968 x 1,312
1	1 format (24 x 24)
	(L) 4,016 x 4,016 (M) 3,008 x 3,008 (S) 2,000 x 2,000
Photographs In Movie Live View (16	9)
	(L) 6,048 x 3,400 (20.6 MP) (M) 4,528 x 2,544 (11.5 MP) (S) 3,024 x 1,696 (5.1 MP)
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160	3,840 x 2,160
Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes	1,920 x 1,080

File System

File format still images	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 NEF (RAW): lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
Storage media	SD SDHC (UHS-II compliant) SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slot	2 Secure Digital (SD)
File system	Compliant with 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

Viewfinder	Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder frame coverage	FX (36x24): 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) 1.2x (30x20): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.) DX (24x16): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
Viewfinder magnification	0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0m–1) (Approx.)
Viewfinder eyepoint	21mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
Viewfinder diopter adjustment	-3 to + 1m¯¹
Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
Reflex mirror	Instant-return type

Lens

Lens aperture	Instant-return type 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	AI-P NIKKOR lenses DX lenses (using [DX 24 x 16] image area) Non-CPU AI lenses (modes A and M only) Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF) Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) 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

Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Electronic front-curtain shutter available in quiet shutter-release, quiet continuous shutter-release, and mirror up release modes Mechanical shutter
Shutter speed	1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M; Bulb; Time; X200
Fastest shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Slowest shutter speed	900 seconds (15 minutes) (Long exposure M mode)
Flash sync speed	Up to 1/200 sec Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 sec or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/200 and 1/250 sec)
Bulb shutter setting	Yes
Shutter release modes
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Quiet Shutter Release
Quiet Continuous Release
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous shooting options	CL: Up to 1-6 frames per second (viewfinder photography); 1-3 frames per second (live view photography) CH: Up to 7 frames per second; when shooting NEF/RAW pictures during silent photography, either 8 frames per second (bit depth 14 bits) or 12 frames per second (bit depth 12 bits) Quiet continuous mode: Up to 3 frames per second
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

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	-3 ± 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) 2 to 20 EV (highlight-weighted metering)
Exposure meter coupling	CPU and AI
Exposure modes	Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S) Special Effects Modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key) U1 (user setting 1) U2 (user setting 2)
Exposure compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and EFFECTS modes
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 with AE-L/AF-L button
Picture control	Auto Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Control

Sensitivity

ISO sensitivity	ISO 100 - 51,200 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 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; 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 204,800 equivalent)
Expanded ISO sensitivity options	Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) Hi-2 (ISO 102,400 equivalent) Hi-2 (ISO 204,800 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

Focus/Autofocus

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 to +19 EV Live view: -4 to +17 EV; -6 to +17 EV with low-light AF (still photography using single-servo AF/AF-S and f/2.0 lens, ISO 100, 68-degree-F/20-degree-C)
Lens Servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
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 (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 to +19 EV Live view: -4 to +17 EV; EV; -6 to +17 EV with low-light AF (still photography using single-servo AF/AF-S and f/2.0 lens, ISO 100, 68-degree-F/20-degree-C)
Autofocus fine tune	Yes

Flash

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 feet (ISO 100)
	X-Sync Speed: 1/200 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 highlightweighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported)
Flash Sync modes	Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow 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 for multi-area AF (viewfinder photography), unified flash control

White Balance

White balance	Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural Light Auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade 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

Live View shooting	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	Auto-area AF Eye-detection AF Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Pinpoint AF (still photography only) Subject-tracking AF
Live View autofocus	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor

Movie

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	4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 30p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 25p (x4) Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 24p (x5) 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 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal)
Movie audio	Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable

Monitor

Monitor size	3.2 inches diagonal
Monitor resolution	2,359,000 dots
Monitor type	TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170-degree viewing angle Approximately 100% frame coverage, 11-level manual brightness adjustment, and color balance control
Monitor angle of view	170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor adjustments	Brightness and angle adjustment available
Virtual horizon camera indicator	Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder

Playback

Playback functions	Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Index Marking Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Photo Slideshow Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping
In-camera image editing	Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control 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

Interface	Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm 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	Yes (built-in)
Smart Device App connectivity	SnapBridge
Bluetooth	Yes
	Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz Bluetooth Low energy: 2402 to 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

Menus

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

Power

Battery type	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. EH-7P Charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15b batteries only.
Battery life (shots per charge)	2,260 shots (CIPA)
AC adapter	EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately)
Battery charger	MH-25a quick charger

General

Tripod socket	1/4 inches
Operating environment	32 to 104-degree-F (0 to 40-degree-C)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approximately 5.7 x 4.6 x 3 inches (143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm)
Weight	Approximately 29.7 oz (840 g) camera body only

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