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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
"AF"
  • 4 out of 5
"10,000 fine photos, 50 bad ones"
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Nikon D80 (Lens Included) Reviews

  • 4.5 out of 5

Rating: 4.5 of 5
(320 user reviews)

Nikon D80 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 4 out of 5
AF (patrick - 5/16/09)

The long range focus on this camera looses the object requiring you to go to another setting. This has caused me to loose many photos.read more

  • 4 out of 5
10,000 fine photos, 50 bad ones (Eric Braun - 3/20/09)

I've had consistently fine results with this camera and would highly recommend it to advanced amateurs and serious enthusiasts. The few bad shots have been... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Main Camera (Julieanna Crynolyn - 2/12/09)

I love this camera, it takes gorgeous photos. But.. after only a year; the built in flash deos not click down anymore. Memory cards may... read more

  • 4 out of 5
nikon D80--Great Camera (mike bain - 6/6/08)

I purchased it to learn about photography as it has the top mounted led screen w/ a lot of info always right there. It has... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent camera (pnoy - 7/29/09)

I just got this about 2 days ago ( used ) and I can't let go of it. I really like the shutter, it's so... read more

  • 5 out of 5
D80 (David Vevia - 3/3/09)

I think that the camera is great for people who are starting out but want to go all in and also great for experienced photographers... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Camera of the year 2007 (Thomas - 1/21/09)

After being rated "Camera of the year" I bought this camera after obsessing about wanting the best. I mostly take photos for fine art projects... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon D80 is an excellent camera! (Ernest Damaso - 4/26/08)

I just bought a canon D80 and I am very happy and contented with its total performance. The quality of pictures is excellent. It surpassed... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Buy (Josh - 9/18/07)

I recently purchased the Nikon D80 and I am really glad I went to the DSLR line of cameras. This camera is really fast, has... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great camera! Excellent Shots (Robert Jung - 2/2/07)

Great camera! Excellent Shots, Perfect for Wedding, etc. Amazing 10.5mb capturesread more

  • 5 out of 5
Nikon D80: "Incredible Images" The best all around digital SLR camera and digital zoom lens combination with in $1200 (Piero Foto - 1/5/07)

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE NIKON D80 DSLR SYSTEM TO ALL PROS AND ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHERS:

I have been using the D80 camera now for about 5... read more

  • 5 out of 5
IMPRESSED (DSLR - 12/29/06)

Bought this baby 2 months back. I now use it more than my Canon 1D.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing! Worth the hype! (Bella - 12/19/06)

I have only had this camera for a couple of weeks but I have taken the most brilliant pictures ever with it. I have not... read more

  • 5 out of 5
HAPPY (Matthew Stone - 10/4/06)

Very happy with this camera. I upgraded from a D50 to this camera. Without boring everyone to death here is what made me jump to... read more

  • 3 out of 5
kick in the teeth (Christopher Martins - 12/21/06)

I had a canon 20d and a nikon d50 for 2 years ,that pleased me . But wanted more pixels so came the 10 mega... read more

  • 2 out of 5
All Hype, no substance (Fred Dunas - 12/9/06)

Really disapointed with the D80 it was slow to start and the images were blurred, Canono 5D was much better, but the replacement was no... read more

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