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Nikon D80 (Lens Included)
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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. |
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- 35th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 68th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 26th of 74 in Nikon
- 36th of 71 in Over $600
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OK, this is tough. I usually try to come down on one side or the other, but with DSLRs it's a little different. When you're dealing with cameras of DSLR calibre, whatever one you purchase is going to be nicely built and will give you good options and fantastic photos as long as you learn to use it. At this level, the quality issues that you run into with smaller point & shoots don't exist as much.
With that said, at this level, the quality of the lenses and accessories available is important. And although it's largely a matter of preference, I prefer Nikon lenses and so I'd go with the D80 here. In fact, I'd kill to own a D80. =)
I'm assuming that although you said 'everyday user,' you're pretty proficient with cameras to be considering DSLRs. I would strongly suggest going to a camera shop if possible and handling both of these. At DSLR level a big part of the purchase is just plain 'which one feels better to you.' And there will be people with strong opinions on either side.
With that said, at this level, the quality of the lenses and accessories available is important. And although it's largely a matter of preference, I prefer Nikon lenses and so I'd go with the D80 here. In fact, I'd kill to own a D80. =)
I'm assuming that although you said 'everyday user,' you're pretty proficient with cameras to be considering DSLRs. I would strongly suggest going to a camera shop if possible and handling both of these. At DSLR level a big part of the purchase is just plain 'which one feels better to you.' And there will be people with strong opinions on either side.
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