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: Awesome camera!
Summary: 4 Stars
Let me just first say that I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because of the over exposure tendencies o it has.
I can compensate sure but right out of the box this is a small nuisance at first.
I started awhile ago on a N70 and then a N90s and stayed there awhile as I was reluctant to switch to digital. When i did I compared the D200 to the D80 and in hindsight I wish I would have bought the D200... Not because it is significantly better but because of its more rugged body construction and the fact it has a sealed body. I work in and spend a lot of time in a damp and sometimes very wet environment and that extra would have offered a little piece of mind.
Other than that the D80 is Fantastic and I am thoroughly pleased with it.
It Makes picture taking an absolute pleasure as there is no need to change filters on the lens repeatedly as they are all included in the camera software. Minus things like the CP filter or Neutral density.
The colored filters they have included are great.
The body is pretty lightweight and smallish and at least for me it is enhanced a great deal by the addition of the MB-D80 vertical grip.
The added weight is nice for extra stability in slow shutter speed shots.
Ergonomically speaking though the camera is very comfortable to handle and your neck isn't hurting after a day of walking around with it.
The built in flash.... well it is a built in flash you know... buy an SB 600 or 800.
I hope this short review was at least a little helpful.
Digital camera Review: Awesome pictures!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Got the D80 with the 70-300VR and 50mm f2/8 lenses in time for the holidays! Also ordered the SB600 flash. Got some great pictures! I took over 1500 pictures in 2 weeks. Can't believe the quality at times! Very happy with it. Hope to understand the more technical features of it like aperture and shutter priority. Happy with my decision.Digital camera Review: Awsume Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my D-80 for over a year,I continue to be impressed by how easy it is to take crystal clear pictures. I suplemented my purchase with the 135mm micro Nicor lens.Digital camera Review: BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCKS !
Summary: 5 Stars
FANTASTIC !
It does everything the specs call for, without compromise.
Rugged. Reliable. Flexible. Extrermely high performance.
Everything in my Nikon digital system works with it.
The price was attractive. I bought one body to try out.
The next day I ordered a D80 body for each of my staff photographers.
Digital camera Review: Beautiful Camera - could use a few interface improvements
Summary: 4 Stars
I used this with the 18-200mm VR lens and found the combo heavy. So I sent it back and got the D40 which I prefer (because it is lighter). After trying various menu interfaces, I prefer the type used by Panasonic - a four way circular button which give you direct access to Exposure Compensation, flash exposure compensation, ISO, WB, etc. But this is a matter of personal preference, and so some people might prefer the Nikon approach.
Some of settings could be better designed. For instance the ISO settings are placed in Custom settings and in other menus. You need to make changes to both to get the settings you want. It would make more sense if they were in the same place. I also found that some of the custom selections were things that should be available in the shooting menu.
Other than these minor quibbles, this is a great camera.