The Nikon D780 is a versatile DSLR excelling in both photography and video applications. Featuring a 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, high-resolution stills, and video recording are possible, and the sensor features a BSI design for heightened clarity and reduced noise levels to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Full HD recording up to 120 fps is available, too, along with integrated N-Log Gamma and HLG settings for refined color control. Dual UHS-II SD memory card slots offer flexible storage and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth also enables wireless file transferring along with remote camera control from a mobile device. Benefitting the use of telephoto lenses and teleconverters, 11 of the focus points are also sensitive down to an aperture value of f/8. 3D Tracking, a part of the intelligent Scene Recognition System, also works to benefit maintained focusing on moving subjects for greater accuracy when shooting at high continuous shooting speeds. Files can be saved to the in-camera memory cards or as an uncompressed file to an optional external recorder via HDMI out. Audio recording can be handled using the built-in stereo microphone or an optional external mic can be added via the 3.5mm stereo jack for greater control over the quality, and live monitoring is possible via the headphone jack. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable wireless transferring of files and remote camera control from linked mobile devices via the Nikon SnapBridge app. The versatile AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR zoom, which covers an array of oft-used focal lengths, ranging from wide-angle to telephoto, and features a constant f/4 maximum aperture for consistent performance throughout the zoom range. VR image stabilization works to minimize the appearance of camera shake to benefit working in low-light conditions and a Silent Wave Motor provides fast, smooth, and quiet focusing performance that is well-suited to video applications. Additionally, multi-layered Super Integrated and Nano Crystal Coatings have also been applied to lens elements to minimize flare and ghosting for optimized light transmission.
Nikon D780 Specs
Lens Mount | Nikon F |
Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 24.92 Megapixel Effective: 24.5 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 6048 x 4024 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Image Stabilization | None |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800) |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 900 Seconds Bulb Mode Time Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10/20-Second Delay |
Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
Recording Modes | MOV/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p |
External Recording Modes | 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Full-time Servo (F), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) Phase Detection: 273 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to +19 EV |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (Pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.7x |
Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
Monitor Size | 3.2" |
Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000 Dot |
Monitor Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | iTTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Connectivity | USB Type-C (USB 3.1), HDMI C (Mini), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone |
Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery | 1 x EN-EL15b Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 2260 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.65 x 4.55 x 2.99" / 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm |
Weight | 1.85 lb / 840 g |
Focal Length | 24 to 120mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Angle of View | 84° to 20° 30' |
Maximum Magnification | 0.24x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48' / 45 cm |
Optical Design | 17 Elements in 13 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.31 x 4.06" / 84 x 103 mm |
Weight | 1.56 lb / 710 g |