Nikon D80 read noise vs ISO

The Nikon D80 was measured at 16 ISO settings from ISO 100 to ISO 3200. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.

At base ISO (100) read noise is 2.39 DN, or 15.2 electrons at the sensor. From ISO 100 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise. Settings above ISO 640 don't change analog gain (digital push). Full well at base ISO is about 25,971 electrons; unity gain is around ISO 630.