The Nikon D780 sports a 24.5MP backside-illuminated (BSI) full-frame FX format CMOS sensor, and supports a maximum ISO of 51200 which is expandable to 204800. Image processing is powered by the company’s EXPEED 6 processor – also featured in the Nikon Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras – which provides faster speed, low energy consumption, and improved low-light performance. The D780 features a 51-point Autofocus (AF) system when shooting via the optical viewfinder, while Live View mode offers 2,733-point focal plane Hybrid AF. Live View also provides continuous and silent shooting of up to 12fps via the electronic shutter. The DSLR is equipped with an upgraded 180K-pixel Advanced Scene Recognition System, as well as Eye-Detection AF – a feature which was previously exclusive to Nikon’s mirrorless cameras.
In the video department, the Nikon D780 is comparable to the Z6 and offers full-frame 4K recording with full pixel readout at 30fps, as well as 1080p resolution at 120fps. Other video features include 10-bit output with N-Log or HLG HDR, focus peaking, highlight display, intervalometer, and in-camera timecode. On the camera’s back is a tilting 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD screen, while on its side are dual UHS-II SD card slots. Besides that, the DSLR features a durable weather-sealed body, USB-C connectivity and charging, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, and an equipped battery life of 2260 shots.
The new Nikon D780 will be available in the US in late January 2020, retailing at US$2300 (~RM9420) for body only. The camera will also be available in a bundle with a AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens for US$2800 (~RM11470). It’s availability and pricing in Malaysia has not been announced. (Source: Nikon.)
