Nikon D780 Digital SLR with 24-120mm f/4 G ED VE AF-S Lens

Key Features

• Traditional Nikon look and feel meet cracking new technology
• Amazing video to futureproof your shooting
• Speed and usability

A fantastic addition to the Nikon range, succeeding the Nikon D750, the new D780 delivers remarkable refinements in image quality, performance and versatility. It sets the standard for next-generation cameras featuring an evolved autofocus (AF) system and high AF precision in low light situations.

As a result, shooting with higher accuracy is achieved with better clarity and no time lag. The D780 is further complemented by NIKKOR’s extensive selection of high-performance interchangeable F mount lenses along with improved battery life, all condensed into a compact, high performing body.

Capture Subjects with Precision

Be it motor sports or a wedding day, the D780 offers two powerful AF systems to suit different situations. The advanced 273-point hybrid AF automatically switches between focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF, covering approximately 90% of the image area, with Eye-Detection AF also available.

For viewfinder shooting, the D780 uses a 51-point AF with 15 cross-points, employing an algorithm equivalent to the Nikon D5. The 180K-pixel RGB sensor and EXPEED 6 processing increase the precision of autofocus (AF), auto exposure (AE), and auto white balance (AWB), and the D780 excels in low-light illumination for night shots and concerts.

Continuous Shooting and Focus Stacking

The D780 shoots at up to approximately 7fps in both viewfinder and live view photography, or approximately 12fps in silent photography mode using the full pixel area. Focus shift automatically takes images while moving focus position from the starting point to infinity, up to a maximum of 300 shots, for focus stacking ideal for jewellery, portraits and landscape photography.

Expressive Moviemaking Capabilities

Featuring an effective pixel count of 24.5 megapixels and high sensitivity at ISO 51200 (expandable to ISO 204800), the D780 also supports 4K UHD with full pixel readout, Full HD/120p recording, allowing users to record movies that make the most of wide-angle lenses' and broad angles of view delivering edge to edge sharpness.

AF speed and AF tracking sensitivity can also be set during movie recording which means smooth focusing is possible, utilising the advantages of focal-plane phase-detection AF. For serious videographers and video creators, enjoy the 10-bit N-Log profile or the new HDR (HLG) profile for true-to-life movie output with HDMI 10-bit output.

This HDR (HLG) picture profile supports instant HDR workflow which allows acquisition of rich tonal gradation movies without colour grading. Increasing workflow efficiency, this camera’s timecode output makes it easier to synchronise footage to other movie materials by recording time information.

Syncing with equipment that supports ATOMOS Open Protocol is also available in 4K UHD. The camera’s auto time-lapse movie production function in-camera also enables users to view the footage instantly after interval timer shooting.

Other useful moviemaking features include electronic vibration reduction and focus peaking, making D780 a full-fledged tool for aspiring to professional moviemakers.

Ingenious operability and connectivity

For long exposure and astrophotography, the D780 can extend shutter speed up to 900 seconds. High-Speed Frame Capture takes 2-megapixel images at up to 120fps in Full HD, or 8-megapixel images at up to 30fps in 4K UHD, both with AF/AE tracking.

Through the retouch menu, users can adjust the in-camera image overlay to lighten or darken after shooting, and Special Effects mode images can now be saved as RAW. The touch-operable, tilting, approx. 2359k-dot, 3.2-in. monitor gives detailed confirmation of the subject during playback zoom.

An optional ES-2 Film Digitising Adapter converts negatives into digital files. Other features include an energy-saving design for longer shooting time and a double memory card slot compatible with UHS II SD cards.

Connectivity and Interface

The retouch menu gains improved trim and resize options, alongside a new, easier-to-read menu interface. The D780 also features SnapBridge with RAW transfer and filtering settings, Bluetooth® remote control operation, enhanced built-in Wi-Fi, and WT-7/A/B/C compatibility.

Our expert's opinion

Technical mumbo jumbo aside this is a great addition to the range and a refreshing commitment from Nikon to the ongoing development of the DSLR. It’s got a myriad of technical reasons to purchase this camera, but even more fundamentally, we love the speed and usability and think that our customers will love the familiar Nikon look and feel in this innovative product.