Nikon D780 Digital DSLR Camera body in black color, showing the front view with the lens mount visible.

Refurbished Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body (VBA560AE)

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Refurbished Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body (VBA560AE)

NikonSKU: VBA560AE

Condition Grade: B: Excellent

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Nikon D780 Digital DSLR Camera Body – UK Factory Refurbished

Sold with 6-Month Guarantee

The Nikon D780 blends the trusted handling of a professional DSLR with advanced mirrorless-style performance, making it an outstanding all-round camera for photographers and filmmakers alike. This UK factory refurbished body has been inspected and restored by Nikon to meet original performance standards, offering exceptional value with complete peace of mind.

Professional Image Quality, Any Light

At the heart of the D780 is a 24.5MP FX-format back-illuminated CMOS sensor, paired with the EXPEED 6 image processor. This combination delivers outstanding clarity, wide dynamic range, and excellent low-noise performance, even in challenging lighting. Native ISO ranges from 100–51,200, expandable to ISO 50–204,800, ensuring reliable results from bright daylight through to near darkness.

Continuous shooting reaches 7 fps using the optical viewfinder, or up to 12 fps in Live View, making the D780 well suited to action, wildlife, and event photography.

Dual Autofocus Systems for Maximum Flexibility

The D780 features two powerful AF systems depending on how you shoot:

51-Point Multi-CAM 3500 II Phase-Detect AF (Viewfinder)
- 15 cross-type sensors
- Sensitive down to -3 EV
- Excellent subject tracking with 3D Tracking
273-Point Hybrid AF with Eye Detection (Live View & Video)
- On-sensor phase detection
- Fast, smooth focus for stills and video
- Accurate Eye-Detection AF for people and portraits

This dual approach offers DSLR reliability with mirrorless precision when you need it.

Advanced Video Capabilities

The Nikon D780 is a highly capable video camera:

UHD 4K video up to 30p (full-frame or DX crop)
Full HD up to 120p for slow-motion footage
10-bit HDMI output with N-Log and HLG support
Clean HDMI for external recording
In-camera time-lapse and interval shooting

These features make it suitable for everything from professional filmmaking to hybrid photo-video workflows.

Classic DSLR Handling with Modern Controls

0.7× pentaprism optical viewfinder with 100% coverage
3.2” 2.36m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
Intuitive touch focus, touch shutter, and menu navigation
Dual UHS-II SD card slots for backup or overflow recording
Built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth with Nikon SnapBridge support

Power comes from the EN-EL15b battery, rated for up to 2,260 shots per charge (CIPA).

Key Specifications

24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor
EXPEED 6 Image Processor
7 fps (OVF) / 12 fps (Live View)
UHD 4K30, Full HD 120p
N-Log, HLG & 10-bit HDMI output
51-point phase-detect AF (OVF)
273-point hybrid AF with Eye Detection (Live View)
Extended ISO 50–204,800
Dual UHS-II SD card slots
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity

Why Choose This Nikon D780 (Factory Refurbished)?

Official UK factory refurbishment
Fully tested and restored to Nikon standards
Significant saving over new
6-month guarantee included
Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a versatile DSLR with modern video features

The Nikon D780 remains one of the most complete full-frame DSLRs available—offering exceptional image quality, robust build, and hybrid performance in both photography and video. This refurbished body is a smart, reliable choice for demanding creators.

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Condition Grading

Every piece of used camera equipment at Carmarthen Cameras is carefully checked, tested, and approved by our experts, ensuring full functionality and reliability. Each item includes up to a 6-month warranty for complete peace of mind.

Our used cameras and lenses are graded according to the following condition scale:

A	Mint Like new, showing minimal or no signs of use. Supplied in the original box with all accessories.
B	Excellent Shows light signs of use and has been very well cared for. Preferably supplied boxed with most or all original accessories.
C	Very Good Displays more noticeable signs of use and some cosmetic wear. Fully functional and supplied with essential accessories, including battery and charger.
D	Well Used Shows heavier signs of wear such as scuffs or marks. Remains fully operational and includes battery and charger as a minimum.
E	Heavily Used Exhibits extensive signs of wear, with possible scratches or dust on optics. Essential accessories may be missing, though the item remains functional.

Packaging

Items may be supplied in their original box, a generic box, or with no box depending on availability.


Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of view	Nikon FX format
Image sensor	FX, CMOS, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Total pixels	25.28 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required)
Effective pixels	24.5 million
Image size (pixels)	FX (36x24) image area: (L)6048, x4024 (24.3million), (M)4528, x3016 (13.7million), (S)3024, x2016 (6.1million). DX (24x16) image area: (L)3936, x2624 (10.3million), (M)2944, x1968 (5.8million), (S)1968, x1312 (2.6million). 1:1 (24x24) image area: (L)4016, x4016 (16.1million), (M)3008, x3008 (9.0million), (S)2000, x2000 (4.0million). 16:9 (36x20) image area: (L)6048, x3400 (20.6million), (M)4528, x2544 (11.5million), (S)3024, x1696 (5.1million). Photographs taken while filming movies at a frame size of 3840 x 2160: 3840 x 2160 Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes: 1920 x 1080
Storage file formats	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
Storage media	SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Dual card slot	2 Secure Digital (SD) cards; 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	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. 0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m)
Eyepoint	21 mm (-1.0 m; from centre surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment	-3 to +1 m
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	Yes, 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
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
Shutter speed	1/8000 to 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 mode	S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), QC (quiet continuous shutter-release), Self-timer, MUP (mirror up)
Frame advance rate	Up to 7 fps. CL: 1 to 6 fps (viewfinder photography); 1 to 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 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Exposure metering	Viewfinder photography: TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor
Metering method	Matrix: 3D colour matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); colour matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); colour matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in centre 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) centred on selected focus point (on centre 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
Metering range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)	Matrix and centre-weighted metering: -3 to +20 EV; Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV; Highlight-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling	CPU, AI
Mode	Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual EFCT, Special effects modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective colour; silhouette; high key; low key U1 and U2: user settings
Exposure compensation	–5 to +5EV; -3 to +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	ISO 100 to 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 (Recommended Exposure Index)
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Autofocus	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 photography: -3 to +19 EV; Live view: -5 to +19 EV; -7 to +19 EV with low-light AF
Lens servo	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 [Focus points used], 11 points with [Every other point] selected, Live view: 273 points with [All points] selected for Custom Setting [Focus points used], 77 points with [Every other point] selected
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 AE-L/AF-L button
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, centre-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available with spot metering
Flash modes	Front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, red-eye reduction with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation	–3 to +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	i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modelling illumination, FV lock, Colour 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	Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose colour temperature (2500 K to 10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view photography), all except choose colour temperature with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing	Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL
Live View - Modes	Photo live view, Movie live view
Movie - metering	TTL metering using camera image sensor
Movie - metering method	Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Movie - frame size (pixels) and frame rate	3840 x 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p 1920 x 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 1920 x 1080 (slow-motion); 30p x4, 25p x4, 24p x5. 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
Movie - file format	MOV, MP4
Movie - video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie - audio recording format	Linear PCM, AAC
Movie - audio recording device	Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
Movie - ISO sensitivity	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
Movie - Other options	Time-lapse movie recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, logarithmic (N-Log) and HDR (HLG) movie output
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 colour balance control
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
USB	Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output	Type C HDMI connector
Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Accessory terminal(s)	Built-in (can be used with accessories such as the MC-DC2 remote cord)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standards	IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5320 MHz, 2.4 GHz band: 2.9 dBm, 5 GHz band: 8.7 dBm, Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth standards	Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2, Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm, Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm; Range: approximately 10 m (32 ft)
Battery	One EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery
AC adapter	EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket	1/4–in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm (5.7 x 4.6 x 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 to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating environment - humidity	85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories	BF-1B Body Cap, DK-31 Rubber Eyecup (comes attached to camera), EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery with Terminal Cover, MH-25a Battery Charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale), DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, UC-E24 USB Cable, AN-DC21 Strap

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