Nikon D780 What You Need to Know for Best Performance
Original Price& Current Used Price
The D780’s original MSRP was $2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens)
Used D780 cameras fall into a price range of $1,000 to $1,400. The difference will be due to condition and accessories included.
Nikon D780 Battery Type & Replacements
The Nikon D780 uses a EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & harger.
The battery can be charged via the USB port.
Memory Card Compatibility & Recommendation
The Nikon D780 is compatible with Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) memory cards.
Nikon F Mount Lens Compatibility
The D780 is compatible with Nikon F mount lenses. This opens up a wide range of lens possibilities. A full range of lenses exists including circular fisheye, ultra wide angle, perspective control, macro, telephoto, mirror, bellows, and all kinds of zooms.
There is a list of the best Nikon D780 lenses that covers lenses for all different types of photography.
Notable Features
- Active D-Lighting
- 12.0 fps continuous shooting
- Auto Active D-Lighting System
- Custom Setting Options
- Red eye correction
Sensor & Image Processor
The D780 has an Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sized sensor. This is paired with the Expeed 6 image processor.
Video Capabilities
The Nikon D780 can not record video.
Can the Nikon D780 be used as a webcam?
No. The Nikon D780 does not have clean HDMI out.
The Nikon D780 can not be used as a webcam. There is no software or video capture device that will allow the camera to be used as a webcam.
There is no port for a external microphone.
Does the Nikon D780 Have Wireless? Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS?
Specs Table
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Model | D780 |
| MSRP | $2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens) |
| Body type | Mid-size DSLR |
| Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 |
| Other resolutions | 3936 x 2624 (DX crop) |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 24.5 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Processor | Expeed 6 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800) |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 50.0 |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 204800.0 |
| White balance presets | 12.0 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization notes | None |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal, basic |
| Autofocus | ['Contrast Detect (sensor)', 'Phase Detect', 'Multi-area', 'Center', 'Selective single-point', 'Tracking', 'Single', 'Continuous', 'Touch', 'Face Detection', 'Live View'] |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 51.0 |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2" |
| Screen dots | 2359000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× |
| Minimum shutter speed | 900 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash range | None |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
| Flash modes | None |
| Continuous drive | 12.0 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes | ['Multi', 'Center-weighted', 'Highlight-weighted', 'Spot'] |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Format | None |
| Videography notes | None |
| Modes | ['3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM', '1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM'] |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage types | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (mini HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | Yes |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Remote control | Yes (via wired, wireless or smartphone) |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & harger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 2260.0 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99") |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes |
| GPS | None |
| GPS notes | None |