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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
This was a great purchase, I am very please so far. the price was unbeatable for the value.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I use my camera mostly to capture my two kids, but also for wildlife photos, macro photos and some action (as is required with a 4 and 2 year old) I love how easy the camera is to use and the menus are simple to navigate. The battery is amazing I take a lot of pics and I've only changed it twice since Christmas!!
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I bought this camera because I had an old N65 and the lenses are compatible! I use it to take pictures of my children, primarily, however I am learning all about the great features this camera has to offer. I get a ton of compliments on my pictures!
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Great camera for an Enthusiastic amateur and learner like me.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I am a person who loves old rangefinder cameras with fast lenses. I looked around for different options on the market and settled on Nikon for the glass. Nikon makes an F/1.8 50mm. For me, in the rangefinder world, I always look at the glass and how fast the lens. After settling on the F/1.8 50mm for my first lens, I then went looking for a camera body. I first looked at the D40 and D60 but scratched them as they do not have the auto focus motor in the camera. I initially was going to get a D90. But, then I saw that the prices on the D80 had come down due to the introduction of the D90. I got the D80. All I got to say is that I am very happy. Image quality is very good. It gives more lens options than the cheaper D60 and D40. It also acts as a commander for the SB600, SB800 and SB900 speed lights.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Over my life time I have owned several kinds of cameras mostly slr's the last three have been Nikons and I hve been more that happy with them. I use my D80 for personal family photos, travel, recording growth and changes in my animals. Structural progress on building and engineering projects and about anything else I don't want to forget the details of. Thank You I am more than happy with the product[...].
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
This camera rocks! D90 is not worth the money at this time when this guy is such a bargain. Will do absolutely anything you need it to!
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I've own film and other digi Nikon cameras, but the D80 is my favorite so far. Superior photo quality, esp. when coupled with the 18-200 VR lens....I'm loving this camera!
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I bought my 16-year old daughter a D80 when they first came out. She is an above average enthusiast. A year later someone stole her camera. I offered her a D100 I had as a substitute. She used it but missed her D80. She said she knew everything about the D80 and felt like it was a part of her.So instead of considering a D90 we searched Adorama and found a new D80 body for less than [...]. It is what she wanted, we bought it, and now I have a happy daughter. [...]She takes photos of local bands, offbeat photos of her friends, and landscapes. One band chose one of her photos for the cover of their CD.The D80 is light, fast, versatile, with great quality for the advanced amateur. She is 18 now and will be majoring in photography and graphics in college, mostly thanks to her D80 experience.ron carrfriona star
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I have not owned an SLR in years, but I very much wanted the flexibility of a DSLR. The Nikon D40 would have been perfect for me but for the fact that so many Nikon lenses will not autofocus with it. I figured buyer's remorse would set in quickly, so I settled on the D80 at a very attractive price from Adorama, and have been completely satisfied. Great camera when a point and shoot simply will not do, and all those great Nikon lenses will be available if and when I need them!
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
1. I've used film cameras (starting with all manual and handheld lightmeter) for 35 years, including my own B&W darkroom.
2. The D80 is a pleasure to use. It has some very good serious features. For example, while there is a "portrait" setting on the mode dial, the menu offers not only more options, but bracketing ability to really hone in on your light situation.
3. At size settings Medium, Fine I can put about 800 images on a 4gb SDHC card.
4. If you are shooting alot at one time (a couple of hours using continuous shutter triggering) you need a spare battery. The Nikon one takes 2 hrs to recharge with the included rapid charger.
5. As an aside about memory, I am ordering a faster transfer card to see if it really makes a difference. Some times it seems that with continous shooting the camera gets bogged down, but Nikon says it takes the faster cards.
6. While the menus are straight forward, I find use of the buttons, main and sub control dials less than intuitive when I am actually shooting, and some can easily change other settings while you are fumbling. I hope that will change as I get use to it, but it is annoying to find out that when you wanted to change the focus mode from still to continous, you also changes which focus area the camera used.
7. I know one of the complaints is that over ISO 400 the image quality deteriorates. The D80 has a feature which I have not seen advertised. It purports to correct this -- I haven't time to try it yet.
At this point I enjoy using it and would recommend it to others. But that is the catch to most product reviews - they are generally written shortly after the product is received, and you don't know how the item has been used. I'll write again if I change my mind.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
It may not satisfy an old pro - but for a high end enthusiast like me (on a budget naturally) this camera is GREAT! I coupled it with a Nikor 18-200mm VR lens and and an SB600 flash, and use this combo for everything. The autofocus in low light with out the flash is pretty good. But with the flash it's great (the flash has a red autofocus assist light). Focus time is almost nil - I could not do as fast my self. And I barely notice the amount of time between pushing the release and capturing the image. The ISO goes out to 3200 with a +1EV, and there's no noticeable noise until you get above ISO 800. Even at 1600 and 3200 the noise can be quite low depending on the scene.
This camera has LOTs of controls and options. So if you're not willing to read the manual, learn the controls, and practice before you need it for serious shooting, then stick with one of those point and shoot cameras that fit it in your shirt pocket.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
We bought the D80 to make use of our lenses from our old N65. Everything works great. Excellent transaction on a wonderful product. I bought the big book on the D80 and have been studying it to learn some of the many many features built into this camera.
This will probably be the last camera I buy.
First use in Lismore Ireland
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Only beginning to learn to use, but really like in the first month. Fairly easy to get going with this wonderful camera.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
D80 is excellent as a non-pro camera
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I do wildlife photography as a past time, mostly deer and birds. Have been lucky to get fox and coyote, also. Great photos with this camera. Also have a D50 and love both of them.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I use the camera indoors most of the time, employing available light. It follows that the 10.2 megapixel sensor and having access to the full range of Nikon lenses are the things I appreciate most, in particular being able to use the 50mm 1.8 AF Nikkor.
It is also important that the D80 gives more than acceptable results at high ISO settings, and that one can enlarge relatively small portions of the image.
Another favorite feature is being able to fine tune exposure bracketing to 1/3 of a stop.
And did I mention the extremely simple button controls?
I could go on and on. For the amateur enthusiast this is the perfect camera.
Grand-daughter schmoozes
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
mostly for family photography, will also use for landscape - mostly in summer. The speed is great, wouldn't ask for anything more. Only complication is getting flash to coordinate with pressing for shutter, I'm used to flash independent of focus. I definitely haven't taken advantage of all it has to offer yet.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Camera is a steal at this price. Got it for a back up to my other d-80
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
We have taken a zillion shots with this thing since we got it and it is wonderful. We have caught rare birds landing and taking off from our feeders, beautiful Michigan and Florida sunsets, macro shots of flowers, pictures of our kids, Disney World at night--and everything turns out great! Having a digital SLR makes it possible to be liberal with the shutter, so we never need to miss that great, rare, unique shot. One Saturday morning I shot 150 bird pics through my window. I could never have done that on film; there is no way we could afford that. Digital makes it possible to be the photographers we have always wanted to be.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Right now this is one of the best Body's around it's price range,lots of feature's and lots of hidden customization under it's Menu. More than I originally expect from it,I Found a little treasure.
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No studio strobes just the in camera flash
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I use this camera at the airport for events, press confereces and airshows.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Have been able to grow with the camera, practicing each new learned element.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I bought the D80 thinking that it would replace our film SLRs. But digital is still not perfect. The high ISO capability is great in a church which prohibits flash, and the ability to switch ISO ratings is like having several film choices. But the dynamic range is not nearly equal to that of film. When shooting people in shade near water, the water and sky are white, as the sensor in the D80 can't pick up the shade and bright background as well as film.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
This is my first DSLR and the pictures have been fantastic. The D40 was too small in my hands and the D200 too much camera. My wife liked the scenery settings also.I purchased this camera with the 18-200 VR lens
Pumpkins
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Stream in Waynesville, NC
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Great size/weight for travel work even with MB-80 battery pack. Fast focusing and shooting. The use of SDHC cards is a plus ... 4GB cards are a must!
I love it. I have two.
Fall Waterfall
Green Swirl
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I've had my camera for a couple of weeks now and I'm very pleased! It replaces my D70 that got stolen, and it's definitely an improvement. The big, bright LCD and the bigger viewfinder are great! I love the colors that come straight out of the camera (after cranking up saturation in the camera) and I already shot many great pictures. Very easy to use and very easy to take great pictures with.
Tel Aviv, Yafo (With 18-70 mm DX)
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Roses (With 18-70 mm DX)
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
This is my first Nikon. It was easy to learn the controls. The colors are vivid, details sharp. Lag time almost nonexistent.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Nikon D80 was a huge upgrade from my old F80 film camera! I was very proud owning an F80, but I had to go digital. This model makes a huge difference if you're looking for quality, sharp photos. I loved the fantastic focusing system and the b&w features. I didn't find anything yet to hate. I live in Brazil and my sister got it for me at [...], so I'd probably say that I hated to wait till it get here! I think D80 lacks some of the D200 features but it is great in the same way and it's cheaper. The auto functions are very easy to use for the beginners and the extra functions are just what the professionals needed.Buy it with SB-600 speedlite or go with the SB-800 model if you got some extra dollars.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Comfortable to hold, fast boot and recycle time, controls are easily within reach and custom options are superb. Only drawback is the seals and construction. I've had this unit nine months now and have had to clean the low pass three times. But I love everything else about it. In fact, with the money saved from not buying the D200 I was able to get another quality lens.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
This is an awesome camera. It has all the features that you will need and want. I highly recommend it. I got the scandisk III SD 4 GB and the 2GB version. It will give you the fastest speed if you like to take continues shots.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Only problem I have found is that I have so much fun shooting, I carry it EVERYWHERE. When I shoot, I can quickly eat up a 1 GB chip (about 250 photos on Large Fine jpg setting). Once you start, you just can't stop.
I have blown up a very challenging contrast image to 24X30, no pixeling, no loss. Perfect
I slammed on the brakes & pulled out the camera
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I was N50 user for several years, I tried other digital cameras before finding the Nikon D80. This is a very flexible camera, easy to learn and produces excellent pictures. I am quite happy indeed.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I am very pleased with this product. I have access to a Nikon D2Hs and D80 at work. I purchased this product because of reliability and quality of photos with work cameras. The number of accessories available for Nikon is also a plus.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I have the D70 and bought this as next step up. Having large hands I particularly like the optional MD-D80 grip.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I bought two VR lenses to go with it, the 24-120mm and the 70-200mm. Super fast processor compared to the D50! Change that ISO and your low light volleyball pictures look great! Enjoying this camera.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I owned a Nikon D70 before this and the D80 is a significant improvement.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I love this camera. I use this camera for my portrait business and have used Nikon for 4 years now. Wouldn't use any other camera now. Love the low light capability and the ease of the controls. The only thing that I had an issue with at first was the flash synch was lower than my previous version but once I lowered the shutter speed to 200 (which is the flash sync) the darkness at the bottom of the frame went away and I am now getting great pictures. Would highly recommend this camera for novices and pros alike. Love it.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
My biggest beef with this camera is its tendency to overexpose...But that's not news. In fact, I knew about it when I bought it. In pretty much every other way I'm completely satisfied. It's nice and lightweight and feature rich. For my purposes, I need the 10mpx resolution, however...the d80 fits in a strange niche between the d40 and the d200...as Ken Rockwell says, the d40 does most everything an average user would need, and if you need it to do more, just get the d200. Cost was an issue for me, though, so I went with the d80, and I've had no real regrets.
Conclusion: if cost is an issue, go with the d40 or a closeout d50 (I just got a great deal on one!), if you need the resolution and cost is an issue, the d80 is a great performer, very flexible, and you won't regret it. if cost isn't so much an issue, don't play around-go for the d200...it feels like driving a sportscar.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Nikon is my personal preference for cameras and camera accessories.The Nikon D-80 has met all
expectations and I have paired it with a Nikon 800 DX Flash.This is an excellent combination and if I had to replace for some unseen reason I would buy the same.
Brdge in Sevastopol Ukraine
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
EXCELLENT "BANG-FOR-THE BUCK!"..Sold my D70 and my Olympus C5060 to get this body..Wish it still had the 500th/sec flash sync as my D70..Excellent LCD for reviewing pix/perusing menus..
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
having traded up from the D70 this is a great next step..I would reccomend that all users read Ken Rockwell set up for the D80. It takes all the guess work out how to use this camera
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
This is my first digital and well worth the wait. What a great camera for just about any use. Great for taking shots of my wifes' paintings and for out door shots for her to paint.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I have been impressed with the D80 so far. I've only had it a little over a month, but I think it's going to work out well. I especially like the bigger LCD screen than the D70 has and the fact that you can zoom in to the pictures on the screen more than just one step. I do wish that the some of the controls were in the same location as on the D70; it is hard to get used to some controls doing different actions than I am accustomed to.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Wanted to switch from an old film (N70) camera to digital. Opted for D80 due to usage of the camera (mostly family events and travel). This camera was chosen based on other reviews -> very satisfied.
Use of the old N70 has been significantly reduced to a mere 5%.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Finally! A digital SLR with pro features and great resolution for an amateur's price tag. I can't wait to get an underwater housing and try this camera on my next dive trip!
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
A lovely little camera that is excellent bang for the buck. You will not be disappointed.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I love the camera, it takes great pictures, it does all kinds of neat things, I can use my old Nikon lenses (in manual, of course), or I can use it with the new auto lenses (I bought 2 to start). I love versatility! I used Nikon manual SLR cameras for years (FT2, F, FM2) so manual mode doesn't scare me, it's fun & challenging. I would hesitate recommending this camera to a rank amateur unless they realize that it is complex, that is how it does so much, but other than that is is perfect for anyone who wants to upgrade without going all the way to the full pro cameras like the D2X or D2Xs & can't quite afford the D200, like me.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
The Nikon D80 is a long waiting upgrade to the Nikon D70, it has almost the same features you found on the D70 but the flash sync which goes down from 1/500 to 1/200. Another feature you wont find on the D80 is the maximun shutter speed which has been reduced to 1/4000 seconds. (1/8000 on D70)
On the other hand, there are many new features on the D80, which put this camera very close to the semi - professional Nikon D200:
* Multicam 1000 (New autofocus system) + 11 area TTL (exactly the same used on D200)
* 10.2 MP but not the same D200 sensor.
* New Imaging processing engine based on D200, 2-channel, 12-bit algorithms.
* 3 fps (23 jpg/6 RAW)
* Improved viewfinder witch a frame coverage of 95% and a magnification of 0.94x
* 2.5" LCD TFT with 230,000 pixels and 170 degree viewing angle
* High Speed USB 2.0 (480mbs)
* Compatible with SDHC
* New battery which shows the remaing charge in 5 stages.
* Optional Vertical Grip made by Nikon (MB-D80)
* Faster and more accurate autofocus system.
* More Top panel controls.
* Lighter and smaller (668g)
* Confortable Grip.
* Improved Noise Reduction algorithms, no noise from Iso 100 to 320, visible noise at Iso 400, noisy at Iso 800, too noisy at Iso 1600 and unnaceptable level of noise at Iso 3200.
* Now you can shoot NEF + Fine jpg at once.
Some gripes:
* All my gripes are on the noise department, I really do not like the high noise at Iso 800 and above, having owned in the past a Nikon D50, I found the last one much better at high Isos. Canon imaging processing is also better at high Isos than Nikon D80, I've had the chance to try the Canon 20D and to be honest, I really like how good is the Canon 20D at Iso 800, however I rather prefer the colors and the body building of Nikon cameras.
Thats all, I recommend this product to everybody, almost same features of D200 but a fraction of the price.
Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I use as back up or second camera to my D200. It's size and weight are a big plus. Great photos.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
I was a previous ower of a Nikon D70 and had issues with the Auto Focus and the low light shooting, Nikon corrected these problems on the D80. It is amazing camera however and I simply love it. No Complaints besides I had to switch everything to SD instead of Compact Flash. Its like buying the Professional D200 with the added touch of the Auto Features, just without the Magnesium body.
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Black an white Capability on the D80
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
In comparison to my Fuji S2 Pro, I'd take the Nikon D80 without question. It's considerably lighter than the S2 and works with the Nikon lenses I already had. Battery life is far better than the S2. The large screen is very clear and easy to read even in sunlight. The variety of features is wonderful and probably more than most photographers will regularly use on camera, but great to have just in case.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
Read all the reviews from photo mags. It is a fantstic camera, and it's only real limitation will be the user, not the hardware.
Having owned a D70s and a Rebel XT before, I can say this is clearly the winner of the three. Image quality is fantastic, and although the jump from 6mp to 10mp isn't as much as you would actually think, it does make a slightly noticeable difference on large prints. In terms of ease of use, speed, etc - if you have owned a Nikon D70s or D50 before, you'll feel right at home with this camera - maybe right at home in a slightly comfier sofa chair. :)
My favorite upgrades: increased resolution, and the new 2.5" LCD REALLY makes a big difference over the D70s...
It is a little bit smaller in my hand than the D70s... I have pretty large mitts, so this is a big deal for me. I've found that my bottom pinky tends to hand off of the bottom of the camera a little; I think this size is definitely going to be the 'just right' size and feel for most people though.
As compared to the Rebel XTi... man, I'd take the D80 any day. Just get into a store and feel one in your hand (and try to rub the XTi with your fingernail a little, and watch the weird scratch marks form...). I tend to think aesthetics are highly underrated in cameras... this is a great performer, and feels great in terms of construction and quality.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
The new D80 takes some of the pain out of retiring my beloved F5 which is now my backup camera. Regarding ruggedness, time will tell, however, it seems like a very sturdy camera. Although some of the controls are somewhat alien to a novice digital user, there is fortunately a good owner's manual to assist in the camera's operation. The camera performed very well in some low light tests, as well as scenics and "people" photography. My guess is that its uses are nearly unlimited.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens, USA Warranty:
WOW... its an excellent camera... its faster than my D50... Im not regret with D80 eventhough my wish was D200...
The lens 18-135mm is also very good... fast likes my nikon 18-200mm... I fitted my 18-200mm to Nikon D80 and 18-135mm to D50...
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