Nikon D780

Nikon D780
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeDigital single-lens reflex
ReleasedJanuary 6, 2020 (2020-01-06)
Lens
Lens mountNikon F-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeBSI CMOS
Sensor size35.9 x 23.9 mm
(Nikon FX format)
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution6,048 x 4,024 pixels
(24.3 megapixels)
Film speed100–51,200, extended mode 50 to 204,800
Recording medium2 × SD (UHS-II)
Focusing
Focus modesInstant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
Focus areas51 focus points
Exposure/metering
Metering modesMatrix metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering, highlight-weighted
Flash
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash synchronization1/200s max
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds1/8,000 s to 30 s (extendable to 900 s in manual mode) and bulb
Continuous shooting7 frames per second
Live view: 8 frames per second (14-bit), 12 fps (12-bit)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.7
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorEXPEED 6
White balanceYes
General
Video recording4K up to 30 fps
1080p up to 120 fps
LCD screen3.2 inches with 2,359,000 dots; tilting, touch enabled
BatteryEN-EL15b
AV portHDMI Type C
Data portUSB-C
Dimensions143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm (5.7 x 4.6 x 3 inches)
Weight755 g (27 oz) (body only)
840 g (with battery & SD card)
Latest firmware1.20 / 5 August 2025 (5 August 2025)
Made in Thailand
Chronology
PredecessorNikon D750

The Nikon D780 is a full-frame DSLR camera announced by Nikon on January 6, 2020. It was released for purchase on January 23, 2020. It is the successor to the Nikon D750 and has incorporated many features from the mirrorless Z6 camera.