Digital Cameras : Nikon D80 (Body Only)

This is the first DSLR i own and i loooved it. images are very sharp. response speed was good. loved the colours it produces. big and sharp LCD screen helps a lot.



didn't regret it a moment. a great bargain for the money paid. basically got most of the high end features of a D200 at half (?) the price. D50 didn't cut it for me because I wanted a camera that will last me at least 4-5 years, with enough features for me to explore and grow with.



nikon lenses are just superb (but expensive).



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I have been using SLRs for twenty-five years, and this is my second Digital SLR. The D80 has greatly exceeded my expectations. This camera is easy enough to operate for my wife to pick up and use immediately, even though her experience is barely beyond point-and-shoot (her newest camera is a Coolpix S4). At the same time, it has almost all of the features that I could hope for, and some that I would have never thought up.

I can't figure out the reviewer who suggested that image quality from the D80 is poor. I can only imagine that it is due to the lens that he is using. I could not be happier with the image quality, but I have only used Nikkor ED lenses with my D80.

I have been very impressed with the auto-focusing, metering system and flash sync at 1/200 sec. The viewfinder is as bright as you will find, and I have barely scratched the surface of the in-camera editing capabilities.

I was thinking about buying a D200, but I could not justify the price difference. The D80 just seemed to be a better value.

If you are trying to decide whether to buy a Rebel XTi or a D80, I suggest that you go to any store that carries both in stock. If you look them both over, I'm fairly certain that you will strongly lean towards the D80. The only reason that I could see opting for the XTi is if you already have compatible Canon lenses. I have Canon and Nikon lenses, but the D80 was an easy choice. Hide Full Review

I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA AFTER DOING SOME HOMEWORK ON THE NIKON WEBSITE AND,I TELL YOU WHAT,THIS CAMERA IS A BEAST! I LOVE THE 2.5 IN SCREEN IN THE BACK,YOU AND,ANOTHER PERSON CAN SEE,THE PICTURE WITHOUT STRAINING YOUR EYES. THE VIEWFINDER IS EXCELLENT. IT'S BIG ENOUGH FOR YOU TO SEE WHAT YOU'RE TAKING A PICTURE OF AND,IF YOU WHERE GLASSES,IT'S A GOOD ADVANTAGE FOR YOU. THE 10.2 MEGAPIXELS REALLY SHOWS AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD YOUR IMAGES IN YOUR PC OR LAPTOP. I RECOMEND THIS CAMERA TO ANYBODY LIKES PHOTOGRAPHY AND,DOESN'T HAVE D200 MONEY. THE D80 IS REALLY A NIKON ACHIEVEMENT AND,I'M GLAD I GOT ONE. YOU BETTER GET YOURS. THIS CAMERA HAS GOT A LOT OF FEATURES THAT YOU CAN USE WHILE TAKING PICTURES. RETOUCHING,QUICK START UP TIME AFTER TURNING THE POWER ON,LONGER BATTERY LIFE,I MEAN THE LIST GOES ON!!! THE D80 IS TRULY A CAMERA THAT GETS RESPECT. Hide Full Review

I love the fact that all my accessories from the d70 can be used on my d80, and I especially love the fact that the camera is super user friendly unlike the d200. I can be a camera geek without having to go to college to learn how to use it.

Anyone who purchases the camera will absolutely love it and be able to take great quality prictures.

Look for great deals like Costco-they sell a package which includes the camera, 2 lenses, bag, strap and free digital picture development for less then 1300.00. You cant beat the price.

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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