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Nikon black D780 camera
  • FXFormat
  • 24.5Megapixels
  • 7 FPSContinuous Shooting
  • 100-51,200ISO Expandable to 204,800
  • 4K UHD3840 x 2160 at 30/25/24p

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    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

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    WiFi-Bluetooth

    Bluetooth

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    4K UHD

    4K is an emerging standard for digital motion picture resolution. 4K UHD is 3840x2160 and provides four times as much resolution as Full HD (1920x1080).

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± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements
Android 6.0, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 or later, 8.0 or later, 9.0 or later, 10
iOS 11, iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
A device with Bluetooth® 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2.8
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera's firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z 9, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30
D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400
COOLPIX W150, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, P950, P1000, W100, W300
KeyMission 80

As of Version 2.9, Android users of SnapBridge will also have compatibility with these cameras: D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700.

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices.

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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    35.9 mmx23.9 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -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
  • Movie

    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)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, Approximately 100% frame coverage, 11-level manual brightness adjustment, and color balance control
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.7 in.143.5 mm x 4.6 in.115.5 mm x 3 in.76 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    29.7 oz.840 g
  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size
    35.9 mmx23.9 mm
  • 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)
    FX-format
    (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 2,160Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes:
    1,920 x 1,080
  • 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 withDCF (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
    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 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 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
    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 to1-6 frames per second (viewfinder photography); 1-3 frames per second (live view photography) frames per second
    CL: Up to7 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 to3 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
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 180,000-pixel RGB sensor, Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image 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), Figures are for ISO 100 and f/1.4 lens at 20 °C/68 °F
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU, 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 to +5 EV; -3 to +3 EV when filming movies (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) available in P, S, A, M, and EFCT modes
  • 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 Controls
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -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
    51200
  • 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
    Can be selected from:
    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 Type
    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: -5 to +19 EV; -7 to +19 EV with low-light AF , Figures are for ISO 100 at 20 °C/68 °F, Still photography using single-servo AF (AF-S) and apertures of f/1.4 at dark end of range and f/5.6 at bright end of range; ISO 100; 20 °C/68 °F
  • 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: 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 (36x24)] image area, single-point AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    51
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    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
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200, Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower, Auto FP high-speed sync supported
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/8000
  • 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 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
    Auto (3 types) , Choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, 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 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 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)
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    2359000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    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-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
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • 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
    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
    Yes (Built-in)
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Bluetooth
    Yes, 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
  • Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    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
    EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    2260 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
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 in.
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.7 in.143.5 mm x 4.6 in.115.5 mm x 3 in.76 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    29.7 oz.840 g
  • Operating Environment
    0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
  • Categories
    Enthusiast DSLRs

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