NIKON D780: When versatility and portability complement each other | Life goes on and Nikon surprises us with the launch of its new Nikon D780. A new model that continues to keep the spirit of DSLRs alive. Indeed, the new D780 is an update to the Japanese brand's D750 model. Its strong point being the great autofocus system for video and photography. In photography, the camera features a 51-point autofocus system for shooting through the viewfinder and a hybrid focus point system (by phase detection and contrast detection) that allows you to select from 273 points so as not to fail to nail focus to the scene.
This system also allows a smooth focus transition for those who use the camera's video capabilities. The new model features an EXPEED 6 image processor and a 24.5 MP sensor. While not designed to compete in the megapixel race, the camera is designed to deliver great performance in dark situations, with a sensitivity that expands to ISO 51200 and delivers a clean image in high sensitivities. Captures RAW images at 14 bits, up to 68 continuous shots in a burst of 7 captures per second; because the speed of the card allows it.
Also, the camera allows you to go up to speeds of 1/8000 s up to 15 minutes (900 s) of exposure. The camera allows fixed captures up to 6048 x 4024 pixel dimensions. It also allows you to capture in RAW (NEF) format at 12 or 14 bits compressed or uncompressed and JPEG with compressions between 1:4 and 1:16. In addition to hybrid capture. In video, the camera allows you to record up to a 4K UHD at 30 frames per second in HDR mode with the HDR-Log-Gamma standard. This is as long as an external capturer is used to record by HDMI output. You can also record at 120 frames per second in FHD.
Video capture allows you to record up to 3840 x 2160 pixel resolutions at 30, 25, or 24 frames per second. Files are saved in . MOV or . MP4 and its recording codec is H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced. Additionally, the camera has an electronic shooting mode to use a silent shot. It has a time-lapse mode integrated with a metadata system that allows you to view the capture as a movie. And it allows a connection via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi through the SnapBridge app. The camera has a 3.2-inch touchscreen with 2.36 million points that has the ability to be deployed for easier control of the shot.
It also has a USB Type-C connector for file transfer; HDMI port to connect to an external monitor or capturer; 3.5mm jack input and 3.5mm jack headphone output. It also has two memory slots compatible with SD, UHS II, SDHC and SDXC storages. The body is 143.5 mm wide, 115.5 mm high and 76 mm deep. It has a weight of approximately 755 grams, only the body. Use EN-EL15b batteries