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Nikon D80 (Lens Included)
Nikon D80 (Lens Included)
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5
"10,000 fine photos, 50 bad ones"
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Q: Canon 30D vs Nikon D80 vs Nikon D200
A: Both are equally good choices. Both have great lenses and you can grow with both... read more
Q: Do I buy the Nikon D40, D60 or D80?
A: IIRC, the D60 has a partial shutter frame size whereas the D80 is a larger... read more
Q: Are Nikon SLR lenses for film compatible with D80 body
A: Hi, hdill.I have just determined that using nikkor 35mm film lenses on a digital camera... read more
Q: How good will my slr lenses work on the D80? (I have 2 Sigma AF lenses)
A: Mounting is not a problem, as Nikon F mount is a standard feature.For focusing. traditional... read more
Q: Should I purchase the D80 now or wait until its successor arrives?
A: The bottom line is that there will always be a successor on the horizon. So... read more
Q: witch camera would be the best to buy the conon 30d or the nikon d80 i do a lot of in door sport shooting
A: The Nikon D80 is a clear choice for serious photographers, and here's are some raw... read more
Q: is Nikon D80 flash (built in & optional) have to fire 2 times always? or it has a setting to fire the flash once only?
A: Have you tried to reset the camera to factory default? read more
Q: In sports mode, how do I change aperture opening, shutter speed and iso for action shots?
A: It can. But it largely depends on your conditions. As for flash, I point to... read more
Q: I really like the D80 but I am unsure if it is the right camera for my needs
A: Well, obviously you're looking for a good macro lens. The D80 will do the job... read more
Q: i am trying to decide between the D80 or the D40X... help
A: Tracy, Both cameras have 10.2 MP resolution, the D80 has a slighty faster frames per... read more
Q: the lenses of the Nikon N80 can be used with the Nikon D50?
A: Ivan,The Nikon D50 and the Nikon D80 do use the same lenses. In fact, all... read more
Q: I just purchased the sb800 speedlight for my Nikon D80 and need help setting it up. Thanks Paula Sullivan at paulaksullivan@peoplepc.com
A: The manual states that you can start in the camera’s exposure mode to Programmed Auto... read more
Q: Can any f-mount lenses be used with the D80? I don't mind manual focus only.
A: More than just manual focus. You'll probably have to go ALL manual. And you may... read more
Q: what is a one lense "fit-all" for everyday indoor-outdoor use?
A: Hello Greg , We all wish there was such a lens. But as Your first... read more
Q: IS THE Opteka Battery Grip for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera JUST AS GOOD AS THE NIKON MB-D80? THEY CLAIM ITS MADE AT THE SAME PLANT!
A: I have an Opteka battery grip for the Sony Alpha and have seen the Nikon... read more
Q: is the matrix metering unpredictable and is claimed to overexpose and requires a lot of exposure compensation which needs to be done for every shot
A: Exactly right. As a darkroom user I couldn't have explained it better myself. read more
Q: D80 or D200??
A: Hi Alana,I wanted to link you to this question:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/category-question.html?qid=13848for a discussion of the D80 that... read more
Q: What is the best choice? A Nikon D80 or PentaxK10D? I am not a professional just an everyday user?
A: OK, this is tough. I usually try to come down on one side or the... read more
Q: Bottom line: is a D80 sharper than 35 mm film??
A: Well that's a religious question, I'm afraid. There's a great treatise on digital vs. film... read more
Q: Should I buy the D80 with one of the "in box" lenses or but the body an the 18-200mm VR AF lens?
A: Hi, Chris.Both the 18-135mm and the 18-200mm lenses are excellent, I would say that the... read more

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