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Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
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General
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Model Number:	D80	D40X	D300	D80	D40X	D300
Camera Format:	SLR	SLR	Pro SLR	SLR	SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No	No	No	No	No
Retail Price:	$999.95	$799.95	$1799.95	$999.95	$799.95	$1799.95
Street Price:	$899.95	$749.99		$899.95	$749.99
Price Update Date:	2009-04-07	2008-04-24	2010-02-14	2009-04-07	2008-04-24	2010-02-14
Date Available:	2006-09-30	2007-04-01	2007-11-15	2006-09-30	2007-04-01	2007-11-15
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	ML-L3 wireless or MC-DC1 wired	Optional ML-L3 wireless	Optional wired	ML-L3 wireless or MC-DC1 wired	Optional ML-L3 wireless	Optional wired
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal
Operating System:		Windows, Mac OS			Windows, Mac OS
Weight:	20.6 oz (585 g)	17.0 oz (481 g)	29.1 oz (825 g)	20.6 oz (585 g)	17.0 oz (481 g)	29.1 oz (825 g)
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	132 x 103 x 77 mm 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in	126 x 94 x 64 mm 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in	147 x 114 x 74 mm 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in	132 x 103 x 77 mm 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in	126 x 94 x 64 mm 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in	147 x 114 x 74 mm 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in
Warranty in Months:
Waterproof:	No	No	No	No	No	No
Image Capture
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Image Resolution:	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	4288x2848, 3216x2136, 2144x1424	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	3872x2592, 2896x1944, 1936x1296	4288x2848, 3216x2136, 2144x1424
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2	3:2	3:2	3:2	3:2
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels):	10.20	10.20	12.30	10.20	10.20	12.30
Sensor Type:	CCD	CCD	CMOS	CCD	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Size:	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG	RGBG
Sensor Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50
Movie Audio:	No		No	No		No
Quality Levels:	3	3		3	3
Lens
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 203 mm	27 - 83 mm		27 - 203 mm	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x	3.06x		7.50x	3.06x
Digital Zoom:	No	No		No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a		n/a	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type	51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX	TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type	51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625	0.0625
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 18.4 in to Infinity	28 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity		45 cm to Infinity 18.4 in to Infinity	28 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:	88 x 59 mm 3.5 x 2.3 in	69 x 46 mm 2.7 x 1.8 in		88 x 59 mm 3.5 x 2.3 in	69 x 46 mm 2.7 x 1.8 in
Min Aperture:	f/38.0	f/38.0		f/38.0	f/38.0
Max Aperture:	f/3.5	f/3.5		f/3.5	f/3.5
Aperture Range Description:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)		f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Aperture Step Size:	0.33			0.33
Lens Thread:	67 mm	52 mm		67 mm	52 mm
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Optical VF Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
Optical VF Accuracy:	95%	96%	97%	95%	96%	97%
Monitor Viewfinder:			Yes			Yes
Monitor VF Accuracy:			100%			100%
Monitor Size (inches):	2.5	2.5	3.0	2.5	2.5	3.0
Monitor Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots	921,600 dots	230,000 dots	230,000 dots	921,600 dots
Monitor Type:	Optical	Optical	Optical / LCD	Optical	Optical	Optical / LCD
Touchscreen:	No	No	No	No	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	25x	19x	27x	25x	19x	27x
Exposure
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
ISO Rating Max:	3200	3200	6400	3200	3200	6400
Number of White Balance Settings:	8	8	8	8	8	8
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset	Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature	Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset	Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature
Manual White Balance:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30	30	30	30	30	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/4000	1/4000	1/8000	1/4000	1/4000	1/8000
Exp Adj Range:	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV	5.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	3D color matrix II, center-weighted, spot	3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot	3D color matrix II, center-weighted, spot	3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20	2 to 20	2 to 20	2/5/10/20	2 to 20	2 to 20
Flash
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Internal Flash:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	7			7
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill flash, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Slow sync, Slow sync with red-eye reduction	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system	Auto, Fill flash, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Slow sync, Slow sync with red-eye reduction	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	13	12	12	13	12	12
Measured Flash Range, 100 ISO (feet):		14.0 (W) - 9.0 (T)			14.0 (W) - 9.0 (T)
Flash Range Description:	Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42		Lens dependent	Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42		Lens dependent
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe	ISO hot shoe	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal	ISO hot shoe	ISO hot shoe	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Maximum Flash Sync:	1/200	1/200	1/250	1/200	1/200	1/250
Image Storage
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC, SDHC	SD/MMC, SDHC	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2	SD/MMC, SDHC	SD/MMC, SDHC	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	NEF (RAW)	RAW (.NEF)	NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit	NEF (RAW)	RAW (.NEF)	NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit
CCD Raw Format:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Video Out:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	DC input	DC input	HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal	DC input	DC input	HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal
Included Software:	PictureProject CD-ROM	PictureProject	PictureProject CD-ROM	PictureProject CD-ROM	PictureProject	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS	Windows	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS	Windows
Performance Timing
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.5 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.3 seconds
Shutdown Time:	0.1 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.1 seconds	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record:	0.4 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.1 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.4 seconds	0.1 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	1.6 seconds	1.3 seconds	0.5 seconds	1.6 seconds	1.3 seconds	0.5 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag, Full AF:	0.250 (W) seconds	0.243 (W) - 0.250 (T) seconds	0.227 (W) seconds	0.250 (W) seconds	0.243 (W) - 0.250 (T) seconds	0.227 (W) seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.083 seconds	0.179 seconds	0.054 seconds	0.083 seconds	0.179 seconds	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.083 seconds	0.095 seconds	0.057 seconds	0.083 seconds	0.095 seconds	0.057 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	0.54 seconds	0.33 seconds	0.39 seconds	0.54 seconds	0.33 seconds	0.39 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	0.37 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.39 seconds	0.37 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.39 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	0.37 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.39 seconds	0.37 seconds	0.49 seconds	0.39 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	6	No limit	No limit	6	No limit	No limit
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):	3.00	3.03	6.12	3.00	3.03	6.12
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	2855	6371	8765	2855	6371	8765
Power
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL3e; optional MB-D80 battery grip	Proprietary EN-EL9	Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack	Proprietary EN-EL3e; optional MB-D80 battery grip	Proprietary EN-EL9	Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack
Usable Battery Types:	Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Mn, Alkaline, Lithium	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Mn, Alkaline, Lithium	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
CIPA Rating:	600	520	1,000	600	520	1,000
More Information
Model Name:	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300	Nikon D80	Nikon D40X	Nikon D300
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