Digital Cameras : Nikon D80 (Body Only)

The Nikon D80 is the perfect camera for capturing all those important moments in life. At a price tag of over a grand, this camera is worth every penny. Having a one year old son who is enjoying Thanksgiving and Christmas for the first time I can capture every facial expression and emotion with clarity and precision. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who cares about those precious moments in life. Hide Full Review

I traded in my D70 for the D80 and can tell you you won't miss a beat as you step up. The greater image quality alone is worth it, plus all your accessories you bought for the 70 slip right one. Nikon has done an excellent job with this camera which is good for the professional or the advanced amateur. Now if I can just afford some more lens like maybe something around the 2000mm size, life would be good. Hide Full Review

i am a buyer's guid reader and i hardley ever right reviews but i must say i have never seen a more praised camera on the market. I purchaced my d80 over 6 months ago and i have never been more satisfied with a single purchace in my life. the d80 has changed my way i view a picture and how they are taken, it is an insperation on my life. i have ran into only 2 situations i have needed a little more than what the d80 offers 1 long exposure shot of the stars - the d80 only offers a 30 second exposure unless you get the remote for about $18 and then its limetless. (great for showing movement with the stars) and 2 verry quick sequences are not bad but 3fps is not that fast for somethings.

i hope i help someone in their next purchace of a dslr because this camera will change your life Hide Full Review

Simply stated, the D80 is a great camera for the price. The quality lives up to the Nikon name, many of the features come from the D2Xs and D200, and the line of accessorries help you capture images that meet the needs and specifications of any working photographer. I own three.

Pro features? First, the 10 mega-pixel sensor is a key selling point. Next, I like the speed of the camera, both the focus and shooting speed of the camera are top rate. Then, features as aperture priority, on-demand grid lines, exposure compensation (both camera and flash), depth-of-field button, multiple exposure, and the ability to customize the features to meet your own personal needs make this a "pro" camera. For example, I like to control the aperture with my thumb so I can keep my index finger on the shutter at all times. The D80 makes it happen.

Accessorries? It is a Nikon, enough said. I use the 12-24mm and 18-200mm as my main working lenses. I also own the 18-55mm and the 80-400mm zoom lenses.

Two of my bodies have the MB-80 grips. I also have the SB-600 flash with the SC-28 cord to off-set the on-camera flash when needed. My favorite? The ML-L3 remote control. Nice.

Rugged quality, pro features, a wide range of accessories (what good is a camera body?), and a reasonable price (if indeed $900 - $1000 is reasonable) make this camera a great bargain.

As a part-time college photography instructor and travel photographer, I can attest to the quality and features of this camera. It does all I want and meets my needs, what else is there? Pro or beginner, get one and see if it doesn't meet your needs as well.

Cons? The "consumer label" and just maybe that $900 - $1000 price tag. But with the new D300 coming out, that might just drop as well. Hide Full Review

I am new to the camera thing, but needed to take close up shots for my business. Close ups of fine details like fabric texture, button details and true color. Bought the D80 body and the 60mm f/2.8d AF Micro lense (over $400 for lense alone). No messing around with trial and error, no learning curve, point - beep - shot and (in auto mode) this camera dose its' magic and the veiw finder is huge at 2.5 easy to see and easy to delete shots right on the spot if I dont like the pictures I keep taking of my thumb..... Picture quality and detail are simply unbelievable....Really!!.....all the good words for this set-up if you need close ups of small details and do not want to spend hours figuring out how to operate a camera. I was shotting great pics within 5 minutes after I dropped the battery in. No advice from the store, just reviewed the set-up sheet that came in the box. I am sure I will want to take some real photos down the road as well and will eventually use the AF-S DX zoom 18-55mm lense that came with the original package. I think I am getting a camera thing. Hide Full Review