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Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Body

User Rating:

(70 reviews)

Price Range: $689 to $1,099

Bizrate User Review.

Great Price Great Camera

by Billb596 , Oct. 8, 2008

Comments:
Great camera if you like to speak through your lens. I am able get the "professional" shots at a reasonable price.

QuickTake:

Pros: Ease of use

Cons: My old Nikon AF len's will not work in auto mode

Recommended: Yes

Bizrate User Review.

A mixed blessing

by silkbear , Sep. 29, 2008

Comments:
I really love to adjust the ISO and have gotten great pictures. The quality of the built-in flash was also a great surprise. In addition, I like the sharpness (if the focus works properly) and the more even distribution of light in the pictures than I was used to with my previous digital pocket cameras. However, there is one problem that I haven't quite resolved -- the focus. Either the picture is taken and out of focus OR the camera/lens has trouble with focusing and therefore is disabled. In retrospect, I should not have bought lens and camera body from different sources, because it's now hard to know where to turn to.

QuickTake:

Pros: When in focus, great image quality

Cons: often trouble with focusing in two ways: either the picture is taken and out of focus OR trouble with focusing and therefore disabled

Recommended: No

Bizrate User Review.

A serious camera for serious photographers

by Robaire , Jun. 25, 2008

Comments:
The D300 takes some getting used to as you have to make a number of decisions about settings that lesser cameras make for you but that is the fun & challenge of working with it. You can set up programs with different settings for different types of settings (landscape, portraits, etc.) as well as a personal menu for settings you change regularly so you don't have to sort through the other menues.

QuickTake:

Pros: Very flexible, wide range of adjustments, a pro-level camera, many controls on the body & not buried

Cons: Not for inexperienced users, no "program" modes

Recommended: Yes

goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Nikon D80

by Andrew Kliem

Comments:

Review Verdict: The D80 is one of the best cameras on the market, offering exceptional image quality and a bevy of features. The default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, but aside from that, we have no issue recommending it.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great colour, sharp pictures, speedy operation, great design

Cons: Default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, shutter speed slightly reduced

trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

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by Online Shopper

Comments:
Nikon joins the entry level digital SLR party and makes it even harder for you to choose.

Review Verdict: The D80 is another superb camera in Nikon's increasingly impressive DSLR range. It is expensive and complicated, but it is also extremely well made, incredibly versatile and capable of fantastic picture quality. However it is surrounded by some very stron

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pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Nikon D80

by Michael Haynes

Comments:
Nikon's new D80 digital SLR is the latest camera to feature megapixel ratings in double figures.

Review Verdict: The Nikon D80 is an enthusiast's dream and is incredibly rewarding to use. You can't get much better than this without spending a thousand quid or more. Highly recommended.

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macworld.com Professional Review.

Nikon D80 digital SLR (4mice)

by Ben Long

Comments:
Though it's priced higher than Canon's Digital Rebel XTi and Sony's Alpha 100, the Nikon D80 delivers a lot of extra bang for the buck. In fact, users who are considering the Canon EOS 30D will want to take a close look at this camera.

Review Verdict: Users of the D70s will be impressed by the D80's new design. It's significantly smaller than the D70s, yet still very comfortable to hold, thanks to its textured finish, large handgrip, and sturdy metal body. Experienced Nikon shooters will feel right at

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QuickTake:

Pros: Large LCD; excellent image quality; sturdy build; very good in-camera editing features; extensive feature set.

Cons: Switch to Secure Digital card media is a hassle for users who have invested in CompactFlash cards.

pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.

Nikon D80 DSLR digital camera

by Doug Harman

Comments:
- Take an air pump to Nikon's D50 and start inflating, then surgically remove ? and adjust ? a large dollop of kit from the Nikon D200, mix in a smidgen of the Nikon D70s, stir briskly and you get ? a Nikon D80.

Review Verdict: Excellent handling and build, superb performance from the metering and the focus set up add to the confidence the camera builds as you lift it from its box

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QuickTake:

Pros: Image quality, fast start up, customisable control, USB2.0 connectivity, programmable FUNC button, build, ease of use, in-camera editing, help menu system

Cons: Pricier than competition, slower (than D70s) top shutter speed, but not much else!

stuff.tv Professional Review.

NikonD80

by Online Shopper

Comments:
The Nikon D80 is a solid, brick-house of a camera. But inside lies a soft and gentle arty side.

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QuickTake:

Pros: High quality images. Excellent lens range.

Cons: Bulky. Average flash.

dpreview.com Professional Review.

Nikon D80 Hands-on Preview

by Phil Askey

Comments:
Two and a half years ago Nikon announced the six megapixel D70, their first affordable enthusiasts digital SLR, it proved to be a very popular camera and strong competitor to the Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel). Just fifteen months later Nikon revealed the

Review Verdict: The D80 slots nicely between the entry-level D50 and the semi-professional / professional D200, clearly based on the D70 design but also different enough to be seen as a completely new model. It features a ten megapixel DX format CCD (the same we presume