Specifications

Nikon D780 Digital Camera

Type
Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of view	Nikon FX format

Effective pixels
Effective pixels	24.5 million

Image sensor
Type	35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels	25.28 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

Storage
Image size (pixels)	FX (36×24) image area: 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M) 4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M) 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) DX (24×16) image area: 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) 1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M) 1:1 (24×24) image area: 4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M) 3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M) 2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M) 16:9 (36×20) image area: 6048 × 3400 (Large: 20.6 M) 4528 × 2544 (Medium: 11.5 M) 3024 × 1696 (Small: 5.1 M) Photographs taken while filming movies at a frame size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160 Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes: 1920 × 1080
File format (image quality)	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System	Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media	SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double card slots	The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards.
File system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31

Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage	FX: Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical DX: Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 1:1: Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical 16:9: Approx. 100% horizontal and 97% vertical
Magnification	Approx. 0.7× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, −1.0 m⁻¹)
Eyepoint	21 mm (−1.0 m⁻¹; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment	−3 – +1 m⁻¹
Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen (with AF‑area brackets; framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirror	Quick return
Depth-of-field preview	Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled

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

Lens

Compatible lenses

Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses)
Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF)
AI-P NIKKOR lenses
DX lenses (using [DX (24 × 16)] image area)
Non-CPU AI lenses (modes A and M only)
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 mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Speed	¹/₈₀₀₀–30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M); Bulb; Time; X200
Flash sync speed	X=^¹/₂₀₀ s; synchronizes with shutter at ^¹/₂₀₀ s or slower Auto FP high-speed sync supported

Shutter

Type

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter

Speed

¹/₈₀₀₀–30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M); Bulb; Time; X200

Flash sync speed

X=^¹/₂₀₀ s; synchronizes with shutter at ^¹/₂₀₀ s or slower

Auto FP high-speed sync supported

Release
Release mode	S (single frame), Cl (continuous low speed), Ch (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), Qc (quiet continuous shutter-release), E (self-timer), Mup (mirror up)
Approximate frame advance rate	Cl : 1 – 6 fps (viewfinder photography); 1–3 fps (live view photography) Ch : 7 fps; when shooting NEF/RAW pictures during silent photography, either 8 fps (bit depth 14 bits) or 12 fps (bit depth 12 bits) Qc : 3 fps
Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 – 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

Release

Release mode

S (single frame),

(continuous low speed),
Ch
(continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release),
Qc
(quiet continuous shutter-release), E (self-timer),
Mup
(mirror up)

Approximate frame advance rate

Cl
: 1 – 6 fps (viewfinder photography); 1–3 fps (live view photography)
Ch
: 7 fps; when shooting NEF/RAW pictures during silent photography, either 8 fps (bit depth 14 bits) or 12 fps (bit depth 12 bits)
Qc
: 3 fps

Self-timer

2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 – 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

Exposure
Metering system	Viewfinder photography: TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor
Metering mode	Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data 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 and AF‑S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED lenses use 12-mm circle) Spot: Meters circle approximately 4 mm in diameter (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU or AF‑S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED lens is used) Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses
Range^*	Matrix and center-weighted metering: −3 – +20 EV Spot metering: 2 – 20 EV Highlight-weighted metering: 0 – 20 EV Figures are for ISO 100 and f/1.4 lens at 20 °C/68 °F
Exposure meter coupling	Combined CPU and AI
Mode	b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual EFCT Special effects modes: j night vision; f super vivid; d pop; e photo illustration; k toy camera effect; l miniature effect; m selective color; 8 silhouette; 9 high key; ! low key U1 and U2: user settings
Exposure compensation	–5 – +5 EV; −3 – +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	Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100–51200 (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV); 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 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D‑Lighting	Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off

Autofocus
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; autofocus fine-tuning supported
Detection range	Viewfinder photography¹: −3 – +19 EV Live view²: −5 – +19 EV; −7 – +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); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A, still photography only); full-time AF (AF-F, movie recording only); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus points	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 (36×24)] image area, single-point AF
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/AF-S) or by pressing A button

Flash
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 available with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available with spot metering
Flash mode	Front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, red-eye reduction with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation	–3 – +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV) available in P, S, A, and M modes
Flash-ready indicator	Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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
Sync terminal	AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)

White balance
White balance	Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view photography), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning

Bracketing
Bracketing	Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL

Live view
Mode	C (photo live view), 1 (movie live view)

Movie
Metering system	TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering mode	Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p 1920 × 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 1920 × 1080 (slow-motion); 30p ×4, 25p ×4, 24p ×5 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 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080 120p/100p, and 1920 × 1080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m (high)
File format	MOV, MP4
Video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format	Linear PCM, AAC
Audio recording device	Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of ¹/₃ and ¹/₂ EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit
Active D‑Lighting	Can be selected from Same as photo settings, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Other options	Time-lapse movie recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, logarithmic (N-Log) and HDR (HLG) movie output

Monitor
Monitor	8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, 11-level manual brightness adjustment, and color balance control

Playback
Playback	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, auto image rotation, and index marking

Interface
USB	Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output	Type C HDMI connector
Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Accessory terminal	Built-in (can be used with accessories such as the MC‑DC2 remote cord)

Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth
Wi‑Fi	Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, and Oceania) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 2.9 dBm 5 GHz band: 5.7 dBm (Georgia) 5 GHz band: 8.7 dBm (other countries) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth	Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm
Range (line of sight)	Approximately 10 m (32 ft) ^* Without interference. Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles.

Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth

Wi‑Fi

Standards:
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania)
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico)
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency:
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, and Oceania)
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico)
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia)
- 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries)
Maximum output power (EIRP):
- 2.4 GHz band: 2.9 dBm
- 5 GHz band: 5.7 dBm (Georgia)
- 5 GHz band: 8.7 dBm (other countries)
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK

Bluetooth

Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2
Operating frequency:
- Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz
- Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
- Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm
- Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm

Range (line of sight)

Approximately 10 m (32 ft) ^*

Without interference. Range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles.

Power source
Battery	One EN‑EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery ^* EN-EL15c/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-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a. EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
AC adapter	EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP‑5B power connector (available separately)

Power source

Battery

One EN‑EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery ^*

EN-EL15c/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-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a. EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.

AC adapter

EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP‑5B power connector (available separately)

Tripod socket
Tripod socket	0.635 cm (¹/₄ in., ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W× H × D)	Approx. 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm (5.7 × 4.6 × 3 in.)
Weight	Approx. 840 g (1 lb. 13.7 oz.) with battery and SD memory card but without body cap; approx. 755 g/1 lb. 10.7 oz. (camera body only)

Operating environment
Temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)

Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manuals are for expository purposes only.
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

MH-25a Battery Charger

Rated input	AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
Rated output	DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteries	EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time	Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes Time required to charge battery at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W× H × D)	Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.), excluding projections
Length of power cable	Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft), if supplied
Weight	Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz), excluding supplied power connector (power cable or AC wall adapter)

The symbols on this product represent the following:
m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (the construction of the product is double-insulated)

EN‑EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery:

Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity	7.0 V/1900 mAh
Operating temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W× H × D)	Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
Weight	Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz), excluding terminal cover

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the [Reset all settings] item in the camera setup menu to delete network settings and other personal information.

Supported Standards

DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard introduced with the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras, making it easier to produce high-quality prints. Information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers. See the printer manual for details.

HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices. This standard ensures that audiovisual data and control signals can be transmitted to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.