Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera 7X Zoom Kit with 18-135 f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR Lens, USA Warranty

2014-01-27T19:00:00

I HAVE BEEN WANTING A DSL CAMERA AND FRIENDS RECOMMENDED THIS NIKON. I WORKED WITH ANDREW IN THE USED CAMERA DEPT. & HE WAS SOOOO HELPFUL HE HAD ONE IN STOCK WITH AN 18 TO 135MM LENS. YEAH! WHEN IT ARRIVED IN A VERY TIMELY FASHION, I HAD SOME QUESTIONS, WHICH ANDREW, RESPONDED TO IMMEDIATELY AND WITH GREAT PATIENCE. THANK YOU ADORAMA & ANDREW, I WILL STOP BY ON MY NEXT VISIT TO NYC, I WANT TO DISCUSS A FIXED 50MM LENS. DIANA WHITE

DIANA W.

2009-06-10T21:00:00

Im probably the last person suceeded in buying this camera new this year. First I was going to get Canon 450D - but Nikon D80 which is older model but a little bit more professional won my attention as the buttons and shortcuts are very comfortable and you dont waste time to search the menu or somewhere else - when you need some quick shot of something unpredictable (birds for example)these shortcuts and the agronomy is realy helpful. It has very accurate and fast Autofocus. Although the cam is from the lowest class of Nikon its benefits can be the same as Canon 40D.

Corpse B.

2009-03-08T21:00:00

This camera is worth every penny you pay. Functions and operations run smoothly. Great results, ideal for beginners or pros alike. This is my first time dealing with adorama and the service is pretty darn good too. Got it right in my lap in my office after 7 days only. Not bad considering I live halfway around the Earth from the US. And boy the wait (albeit short) is worth it!. Coming from a film and fully manual camera user (Nikon FG) this camera has really sparked my interest in photography for the second time. In short, this camera will not let you down!.

Naz w.

2009-03-05T19:00:00

This is a great camera even though it has been discontinued. The top LCD screen, next to the shutter release is really useful and saves battery power because I dont have to view the back LCD screen annoyingly to look at my settings (like most Canons and Sony, it's shoot and look at the back move). Personally I switched off the picture preview because 1. to save power 2. i won't take a picture if I know it wont be good. Great focusing ability, auto focus and focus areas worked perfectly just as i want it. Although saturation control is only +,0 and -, I feel it is adequate to produce HDR pictures which I enjoy taking, a bonus for current dslr's. Being a film user for 10 years, this DSLR succeeded in reliving my photography interests just like the first time.

Naz

2009-01-23T19:00:00

This is a nice camera kit for people who love working with Pic. It can do alot more than other point-to-shot Cam. I like it alot.

kenny

2008-12-29T19:00:00

I am still learning but so far everything is easy to figure out and use. The one thing that bugs me is the lens cap. When you take it off it is not attached to anything. So you could lose it very easily. Most cameras you can attach it to your camera strap, this lens cap has nothing on it to attach. Love the quality of pictures and to be able to tweak pictures within the camera.

Joyce W.

2008-11-07T19:00:00

The camera is versatile. It does have a slower focus time on close zooms, but does not cause a tremendous setback; especially for the price. Definitely need to upgrade flash to sb800. Overall, strong, reliable camera.

Jboogey

2008-01-08T19:00:00

I just picked this camera up [...]and I love it already. I broke into photography by taking an intro class at my university and used a Nikon N80 film camera. I don't have regular use of the darkroom on campus anymore but I wanted to keep making pictures. I got the D80 because my point and shoot just didn't cut it (too much noise, useless flash, blurry pictures, etc) and I still wanted to use my nikkor AF lenses, which you can't do with the D40 models. I like the in-camera editing, but don't rely on it. Also, the camera has dedicated menu buttons that keep you from having to dig through menu after menu to get to commonly used features. The one thing that I noticed right away that I don't like is the native flash. It's really only useful close up so I'm very likely going to invest in a better one. BUT, if you're upgrading from a PaS digicam then there's nothing on this camera that's not to like. It's not a D300, but it's a great camera.

TallyHo

2007-12-27T19:00:00

I bought this camera a few months ago as my first digital SLR. I can not say enough good about it! Even at ISO 3200 the pictures are acceptable. I shoot Manual so I cannot say much about the Auto settings but the few times I've used them they have been good. My two cons: The widest aperture on this lens is f/3.5 and is really not very fast. If you do a lot of low light shooting I do not recommend this kit lens. My recommendation would be the 18-200mm VR lens. Also the pop-up flash is not at the right level to avoid a shadow from the lens, and is not wide enough at 18mm to light the corners of the scene. Other than that, which are both correctable with a faster lens and a hot-shoe flash, I love the camera. Both LCDs are easy to read, as is the viewfinder. There are lots of extra editing features that are fun and easy to use. Honestly, don't let my two overly picky "cons" talk you out of this camera! It is really comfortable to hold also, which is oh so important.

halfpass

2007-07-19T21:00:00

This camera is great, the controls are layed out perfect.

Johman

2007-05-15T21:00:00

I think this is a great camera for anyone who wants to get started in photography or is already a photography hobbyist. It is easy to use and a camera one would not soon outgrow. This camera had the most comfortable feel of any of the Brands/models I have tried in its price range, which including Cannon, Minolta, and Sony. I am very pleased with the number of features, ease of use, and speed of this camera. I have read that one of possible issues with this camera is over-exposure of images. I found that manually reducing the exposure compensation -0.7 resulted in an exposure level more to my liking.The camera allows you to shoot in combined RAW + fine JPEG mode which may take up a lot of memory but provides you with a image in each format in with high resolution. [...]. I wish the camera came standard with more robust editing software for shooting in RAW (NEF). Overall I find this to be excellent camera.

DAVID K.

2007-05-05T21:00:00

The D80 is the best camera on the market for somebody who wants to get into photography. With fast auto-focusing, clear, vibrant colors, and easy-to-use controls, the Nikon D80 is the way to go for an inexperienced photographer. The flash on the camera is so good, that there is no use in buying a [$]speedlight (save the money for the new 70-300 vr Nikkor lens.) Speaking of lenses, the 18-135 is the perfect all-around lens for this camera, plus you get 1.5 times the zoom on a 35 mm SLR, like the D80. That means it is really like a 27-203!!! I use my D80 for mostly family photos. The portrait mode and other auto modes really work, especially for someone not comfortable manually adjusting the shutter and aperture settings. However, I do love to explore the D80's true limits by taking action photos at track events and of my remote control cars. This shows how quick the camera and the lens are in the ultimate Nikon tag team. Don't think twice, get the D80!

Mike R.

2007-03-26T21:00:00

I have only had this camera 1 month and I have much to learn on its use . This is my first Nikon and I had almost decided to buy the Sony Alpha 100 until I read that it was noisier at higher ISO's than the Nikon . So far I'm pleased with my choice . The camera handles well but is rather large. So far the pictures look fine.

Nick c.

2007-03-16T21:00:00

This camera is such a great upgrade from the D70. I love the built in flash commander. Communicates perfectly with my SB800 producing great results. The only drawback is the flash sync only goes up to 1/200 and I had to buy all new SD cards (minor). The camera focus is fast and accurate with my Nikon lens, the LCD is a major upgrade and the controls are easy and intuitive. I also like the ability to fine tune the white balance for certain situations (microscopy). The extended grip holds 2 batteries and is awesome to keep shooting with a few 2Gb cards on hand. The only drawback is the pricey software which is not included. What's really bad is that your older, D70, PAID for software will not work with the RAW files of the D80, and the control software is even more $$. I don't know if Aperture has an upgrade for D80 RAW files yet.

Dré

2007-03-08T19:00:00

This is the first high end digital camera that I have been able to take out of the box and figure out how to use without first reading the manual. The controls are intuitive and easy to reach. My passion is low light and astronomical type photos. I was doing exposures in my dark rural backyard up to 30 seconds and the noise was remarkably low. For starters I highly recommend adding a low light lens such as the low cost Nikkor 50mm/F1.8 to complement the kit lens. I plan to do all my post-processing on a [...]. I was very dissappointed that Nikon locked down their raw NEF format which requires me to use their slow/klunky [...] app. I would like to import these files directly into [...] or [...] directly. Instead I have to load the files into [...] and then export them as [...] files.

Eric

2007-02-13T19:00:00

This is my first SLR, and I found it very easy to use with great results.

Baas J.

2007-02-12T19:00:00

This camera is all I expected, and more. The controls taken some getting used too,but compared to the Sony and Canon this camera feels more comfortable to handle,plenty of features,and well built. The D80 does not have image stabilization control the only negative. [...]

Rich L.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Everything that I hopped for I got from the D80. At first I had some doubts about spending a little more on the D80, but now that I did I am not regreting it at all.

Calin

2007-02-11T19:00:00

It was just what I read in reviews and what I expected. Simply Fabulous. I just love my new D 80

ARJ

2007-02-11T19:00:00

The D80 may appear a little pricey, but it's worth every dollar over its competition! The menus seem limitless...unbelievable in-camera versatility or it can be set to fully auto point-and-shoot mode. Excellent resolution and accurate colors. The 18-135mm kit zoom lens is also excellent, but lacks VR. This system is a genuine pleasure to use.

Doug

2007-02-11T19:00:00

The D80 may appear a little pricey, but worth every dollar over its competition. The menus seem limitless...unbelievable in-camera versatility or it can be set to fully automatic point-and-shoot mode. Excellent resolution and accurate colors. The 18-135mm zoom lens is an excellent kit item, but lacks VR. This system is a genuine pleasure to use.

Doug

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Been a canon man for a long time, jumped to Nikon, why ? It is more comfortable than the Canon. Top status screen, more memory than 30D, better battery life,easy controls, better viewfinder. An excellent camera, worth the extra 300 or so. Buy it and don't look back........

spridgettr

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Although, the manual is poorly laid out, one can figure out the controls from it. One thing I miss (my Canon 3SIS does this) is viewing the shot from the rear viewer. It is nice to be able to hold the camera overhead and see what you are aiming at. The controls are smooth and easy to use once you have figured them out. The manual could stand to be easier to use. My old eyes make seeing the dials hard to see without glasses, so I have memorized where certain settings are on the dials. Maybe Nikon and the rest of the techno world will start making things like cell phones easy to read for us old folks that can pay to own them when they are made for the youth that don't have the money to own them. I bought the 18-135 because the 18-200 wasn't available at the time. Don't miss it. I find that the present lens covers just about everything I need for 95 percent of the time and I am not going to spent hundreds for that one time shot. I have a Canon that will do that or my Nikon Fm3a with all its lens from many years of collecting. You will have trouble using the flash with the 18-135 lens as it will show up in wide angle as a shadow. Look at the attached photo. Get a separate flash if you plan alot of shots using flash. I have a new Nikon flash and love it. And it works on my Mamiya and older Nikon as well.

FS G.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

This is my first D-SLR and I'm glad I took the time to read the reviews and not just jump on someone else's personal choice band-wagon, sorry C&*%$n. The large LCD is great and easy to read. While I don't have other D-SLR results to compare against, I have yet to use the D80 in a condition that produced poor results. The multi-functionality was a bit daunting at first, but the common controls are easy to access and are quickly becomming second nature. The Nikon (.NEF) plug-in for Photoshop is a bit slow (could be hardware) in translating, but that's been my only frustration. If you're seroius about your photography and are looking for something you can go pro with, this is a serious camera.

SJC P.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

/the raw NEF files can be accesed in Picture Project, but other programs are better; I ended up using Bibble Labs PRO, and am very satisfied!

Crotaphytus

2007-02-08T19:00:00

TheD-80 is a solid cammera that does well in most conditions. Controls are very easy to use and allow for a lot of freedom.

none

2007-02-04T19:00:00

My first Nikon (have analog SLR Canons & Powershot) and love most things about it. I have small hands and the D80 fits rather nicely and feels well balanced. Can also access the controls easily. Still learning how to reduce noise in low light conditions/high ISO, but I'll get there. I think the problem is the photographer not so much the camera. ;) This particular lens combo is nice and covers most situations, but down the road as I get more familiar with the camera, I will invest in better lenses.

BusyBug

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Very happy with my purchase of this camera. Excellent images, good autofocus, sharp and bright viewfinder. A pleasure to use. Great burst mode performance, especially with SB800 flash. Auto mode works well for my wife, program and manual modes work well for me. My wife is waiting for the summer in her garden. Does tend to blow out the highlights a bit in some situations, can deal with it without too many problems if you keep an eye on histograms, or just set it to underexpose a stop or less.

Zooks527

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Great camera, great value. Pro features at an affordable price. Best camera I've owned so far.

Alenaran

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Very high build quality. Colors are very natural and require little if any processing. Kit lens is top notch.

Larry