Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)
Digital camera Review: A really great camera to grow with
Summary: 5 Stars
We were originally looking to get a D40 or a Canon Rebel. We went to a big box store just to see how the cameras actually felt and picked the D80 up just because it happened to be next to the other two models of interest.
Our immediate impression was that we like the way the D80 felt in the hand better. The top LCD screen and additional control wheel make a huge difference to the ease of use. If you intend to take the camera out of manual mode a lot then the additional control and setting readouts is nice.
We ended up getting the D80 and a 18-70mm kit lens to start with (if you can do without a zoom lens I think I'd recommend starting out with the Sigma 30mm 1.4/f instead). The D80 has been an excellent choice for us. It is fine for basic shots and the auto mode works quite well for snap shots and the like. The camera really shines when you want to be a bit more creative or take more control though. I've used a D40 but have found the D80 manual mode much easier to use (due to the extra control wheel and LCD).
If you're just looking for an upgrade from a point and shoot which you can change the lens on and occasionally control manually then the D40 should be perfectly all right. If you intend to run in manual mode more often or expect to get more into photography I think the D80 is an excellent camera to grow with.
Digital camera Review: Absolutely Love This Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all I do not consider myself anything more than a very beginning photographer !!! So I will not go into anything technical. I will leave that to people who know more than I do. But what I am is an international traveler. I simply got tired of coming home from fantastic trips with "snapshots". I wanted someting much better, and boy did I get it with this camera. I looked at the D70s and since I have very small hands, I could never feel comfortable holding it. This camera is smaller without being small. I have only taken photos locally, but at this time of the year with the leaves changing it makes a good start. The built in editing features (filters etc.) are wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants something more than "point and shoot" snap shots.Digital camera Review: All around great camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a student Photographer and I recently upgraded to the D80 from a D50 and have been very impressed. This camera was purchased refurbished from Adorama for $600 (Body) and paired with a Nikon 18-55dx lens.
Wonderful Updates
1) This camera can shoot in RAW + JPG Fine
2) This camera supports SDHC Cards
3) The Image quality is much better than the D50 or new D40
4) No lens limitations and works well with my sunpak flash.
5) On camera flash works great. A huge improvement over the D50.
6) Very good auto focus!
Nice Extras
1) Big screen and onboard editing capability
2) High ISO
Downsides
1) Cost (the D40x can be purchased refurbished for $400 with less features)
Overall I am pleased that I went with the D80 over the D40x and it is miles more advanced than the D50. The auto focus system in the D80 is great and with one wedding the camera will more than pay for itself.
Digital camera Review: Amazing Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera goes above and beyond anything I could have imagined. It works well the my Sigma lenses I already had and you really can use it to point and shoot or take full control yourself. I have taken some amazing shots with this camera. I recommend getting the DVD that describes all of the camera's functions in more depth. It was a great way to learn the camera.Digital camera Review: Amazing Photos.
Summary: 5 Stars
An avid photographer, I was upgrading from a Sony Cybershot that I had had for 5 years and that had essentially been another appendage. So I read review after review... knowing simply that I wanted my next camera to be user friendly, have more pixels/take clearer photos than my previous, have greater zoom, a larger LCD screen and give me editing options for photos taken. Well, my Nikon D80 delivers all of this and more. I've had it for 1 month today and I've taken over 200 photos... and to give you another's perspective, friends have commented on the clarity of all the photos that I have shared with them. I'm a thrilled with it. It was worth EVERY PENNY!