Nikon D80

== Nikon D80 == My first real DSLR camera, which I have become addict to even if it requires me to learn a lot and keep challenging myself into operating it better and better ammoed with knowledge. It had been my dream to own a SLR camera, I've always had a passion for the big cameras and I was jealous of the pro photographers and the pictures they got. When I was little, my parents had an old Czech-made camera including all the stuff you need to ...
...of SLR cameras. Nikon D80 was introduced by Nikon Corporation, a Japanese company, in the end of 2006 and now quite soon its new sister D90 is expected. However, eventhough the camera's not the newest hot stuff on the market, it's a piece of quality product, which was proven by the two years it's been with us. I'm not really gonna list all the technical facts, that you can find anywhere on the internet and it's not my point anyway. I considered both ...

jeaniecz 22.06.2008 (09.07.2008) · Read full review
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...Responsiveness As usual, Nikon have excelled at this too. Start-up to first capture is sub-second, meaning you never miss a moment. It's ready to shoot faster than you can move you hand & fingers, and shutter lag is virtually excluded. Focussing has been improved, providing ultra-fast auto-focussing with all lenses supported; the menu system is responsive, allowing you to fly through the menus without having to wait for them to load; this is great, ...
...the CoolPix series of cameras, Nikon has introduced in-camera control / post-processing features, such as D-Lighting (brightening the shadows without popping the highlights), red-eye reduction, b&w mode, crop and a few others. These are great, and work well, saving the modified images as a new image so as not to 'lock in' your changes on the original. While its probably best to do this kind of processing on a pc, the d80 makes it easy and functional ...

daveeee 17.10.2006 · Read full review
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== Nikon D80 Digital SLR == As with my reviews, I will assume you will go to find the detailed technical specifications of the camera from a dedicated site, and are relying on a 'real life' and 'lived with it' opinion. Please refer to Nikon.com for detailed specs. The D80 is somewhere between a consumer and professional range of camera. Typically you are getting the technology that was utilised on the professional D200 camera on a mid-range camera ...
...and most retailers utilise the Nikon standard deals, therefore you get Nikkor lenses. Lenses range from as little as one hundred pounds up to as many as tens of thousands of pounds. You should look to budget around £200 for a good lens that gives you some range of zoom. Sigma, Nikkor and Tamron are names you will find easily. With a 'pocket' digital camera, you are buying a lens that is fixed into the camera and limited in optical quality. Even though ...

MacUK 22.11.2007 (21.11.2007) · Read full review
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The nikon d80 is a few years old now and has been replaced by a newer model (the d90). As such it is possible to get a d80 for a very competitive price whilst still maintaining the image quality you desire and expect from a dslr. While the d80 is not a 'top of the range' dslr, and was never designed to be, it is none the less excellent at what it does - the image quality is, generally speaking, very good although in low light conditions images are ...
...ISO to avoid the use of flash. The d80 also provides the ability to shoot in a number of jpeg quality settings as well as NEF (nikons version of RAW) or NEF+ jpeg fine, which gives the user great versatility. The d80 comes with a built in flash - while not the most powerful of flashes it does have its uses and is something that higher end models are not equipped with. The grip is of a decent size to those with larger hands and the menus are easy ...

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Background The Nikon D80 is Nikon's attempt to get back into the Prosumer market after the D70 & D70s were getting a bit long in the tooth. What they have cleverly done is take all the decent features from their D200 (which has recently been replaced by the D300) and mix it together with elements of the D50 to create an affordable camera for hobbyists who wish to take photography to the next level. What's in the box The list below is from a 'Body ...
...Strap - USB Cable - Nikon PictureProject 1.7 CD-ROM - Nikon CaptureFX Trial CD-ROM - Various reading materials such as Manual, Warranty and Registration cards Overview As mentioned at the beginning of this review the D80 is heavily based around the D200 and inherits features such as the 10.2 Megapixel sensor (the device which captures the image), 11 Autofocus zones, 2.5" LCD review screen, the EN-EL3e battery system and the ISO range of 100 ...

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A wonderful camera for the price. You can spend thousands of dollars for camera with all of the bells and whistles that you will no nothing about though out your ownership of the camera. This is a great camera for all levels of experience, but mainly for the weekend photographer. It's light weight and has everything you need to produce a magnificant peice of art. Of course you get what you pay for. The D80 can only shoot about 3 frames per second. ...

heypaizon 13.08.2008 · Read full review
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2 1/2 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. Just a year and 1/2 later Nikon revealed the D70s which was essentially the same camera with a some subtle tweaks (improved AF, wider flash coverage, higher capacity battery, larger LCD monitor). And so just over 1 year on from the D70s Nikon present the latest incarnation ...
...This is how companies get you in the net - bring out a product costing £750 and then release a new model in 12 months time costing the same - you then kick yourself wishing you'd waited and like some people wanting the best, they sell thier old model for £400 and buy the new model. Now thinking they have the best - the company releases another new model! And the idea goes on!!!!! The D80 slots nicely between the entry-level D50 and the professional ...

mriches-design 26.02.2007 · Read full review
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I purchased this camera in April, 2008, and I am glad I did ! I purchased a 'kit' package which included the D80 body and a 18 - 135 mm AL lense. The kit does not come with a memory card which has to be purchased seperately. After charging the battery I had the camera functioning in a matter of seconds. It is almost instantaneously ready for use when you switch it on which is excellent. With it switched to auto mode it functions just like a point ...
...wait for the autofocus to happen ( normally a second or less ) then click ! But it is far more than a point and shoot camera - there are a multitude of settings that can be user defined ensuring that the the camera can be used by a novice to the experienced digital photographer. Books are written on this and there is not enough space here to go into it further ! The instruction book that comes with the kit is NOT user friendly and I recommend buying ...

Maverell 24.05.2008 · Read full review
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I've owned the Nikon D80 for just over a year and I have to say, having been so reluctant to go digital for many years, it's probably the best thing I've ever bought. It's compact by DSLR standards and relatively easy to use, there is plenty of learning to do at first, but if you've owned a Nikon before (as I have) you shouldn't have any trouble getting to grips with it. Nikon are superb when it comes to quality cameras for a reasonable price. The ...
...responds superbly. If you already own a Nikon (even 35mm) your lenses will work with this too, wich I found a big advantage. There's also a lot of changes and editing you can do with the camera rather than at the computer. An excellent buy for anyone. ...

vwelsby 30.12.2008 · Read full review
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This is my first Digital SLR camera and have found it to be very good overall. The 10.2 megapixel sensor records very fine pictures especially when set to 100 ISO. Noise or grain gets quite noticeable when set to 800 ISO and above but still usable up to 1600. The D80 is fast and responsive and has Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual and loads of Program modes which I never use. The viewfinder is bright and clear and the playback screen is ...

Nicm22 16.07.2008 · Read full review
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...canon eos 400d or the nikon d40x but this is camera well worth forking out just that little bit more for. Don't expect miracles and for your photographs to suddenly become better if you purchase this camera, they might even look worse! But that's only because this camera produces such sharp and accurate results you might not like what your other cameras never showed you before. An absolute joy to use, worth the money if you have it. ...

cornzee 08.06.2007 · Read full review
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This is a very good camera for professionals and also just for those wanting great pictures without having to be an experienced photographer. I use this camera for daily shots as well as for photographing weddings professionally. The camera produces lovely colours even when set on Auto. Also, if you use Nikon's Picture Project software with it then you can easily adjust your photographs so that they look the best. I would reccomend purchasing a good lens with this camera though. ...

RomaniRose 14.10.2008
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...a Sony. I chose the Nikon because, although it's heavier, it is a better build quality [unless you move up to the EOS 30D, which is much pricier]. Realistically, they will all give very good results, and unless you're a serious pro, you might not see the difference (I'm sure I wouldn't!)]. At the end of the day, you need to pick them up and see how they feel for you. Battery life is excellent, will easily shoot 500 shots outside [I don't use the ...
...then buy extra lenses, either Nikon branded ones, or from third parties - you can pay anything from £100 to thousands. That's why I went for the 135mm, as it will delay the need for a new one. Remember, an expensive camera doesn't guarantee great pictures, but this will certainly give you a fighting chance of getting pictures which you might not get with a pocket camera. [This is an updated version of some comments I've written before] ...

HuwBach 31.10.2007 (06.04.2008) · Read full review
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I have owned a D80 for 2 years now and have had no problems at all. I purchased it with the 18-70mm Lens which, from the outset, has produced some outstanding photographs. I have occasionally had auto focus problems in low light situations but using a speedlight eliminates these infrequent problems. I am more than happy with this camera and would suggest to anyone thinking of purchasing a digital SLR to give this serious consideration. ...

Reviewer999 12.12.2008
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...compact compared to some earlier Nikon film cameras although not as small as the less expensive D40, D50 and D60 models. It fits nicely in the hand despite being small (I actually prefer cameras to be bigger than this, but I am probably quite old fashioned and in a minority) and all of the important functions are easily accessible even while looking through the view-finder. In fact the main functions are in exactly the same place they have always ...
...professional cameras such as the Nikon D3. As for the photographic results, I certainly can't complain. The metering and focusing are excellent and colours appear very vibrant and images very sharp. Overall this is a very good mid-priced DSLR sitting between the inexpensive new D60 and the more expensive "prosumer" D300, in terms of price, functionality and robustness. It is a widely available product and very popular. The built-in auto-focus motor ...

AndrewPo 15.06.2008 (16.06.2008) · Read full review
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