Number of images?

I've just purchased a Nikon D80. The manual says that the number of images available should be showing in the right corner of the display. Mine just says 1.0 and it never changes no matter how many photos I take. How do I make it display the number of images I can take?

First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset," holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.

Another tip is to go to Nikon's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.

How large is your flash memory card?

It's a 4 GB card

Well, it largely depends on the size/quality of the images you're shooting. You should be able to get anywhere from 216 (at RAW) to 4500 for small, email sized JPEGs.

Another thing could be the settings you use. I know that on certain auto settings on my camera I can't shoot at RAW and as such, it's greyed out. Also, check and see if you've accidentally engadged the write protect switch on your card. This could also affect it.

I'd also try reformatting the card.

There is a firmware update, BTW.

I am goin on for months trying to find good price d80...there are are selling with low price and when you call then they say not available...is that true the camera come as china version vs us...I really want to buy it...safe and right price and warranty too..

Often with those bargain basement companies, they say their not available because they're trying to trap you in the old "bait and switch" scheme. And often, extreme low prices are a result of it being "grey market" merchandise.

If something is grey market, it means that - although you may have gotten a great deal on it - it doesn't come with a warranty that will be honored here in this country. Which means if something goes wrong with the camera, you'll either have to send it to China to repair or pay to have it fixed yourself.

Be warned.

Sticking with a good reputable company, like Amazon or Circuit city is your best bet, even if you end up paying another hundred or so, IMHO. You'll get what you pay for.

Cathy,
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It should have a k next to it meaning that is has about 1.0k or 1000 pictures.