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Nikon D80 (Lens Included)

Nikon D80 (Lens Included)

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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they're worth.
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  • 5 out of 5
"Canon D80 is an excellent camera!"
  • 5 out of 5
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The Nikon D80 is an affordable 'enthusiast' level dSLR, offering the same stunning quality that the beloved D70 had, with some important and impressive improvements. The D80 upgrades virtually every aspect of the previous D70 models, with the exception of a shutter speed that is half as fast as its predecessor. Other than that, with a 10 megapixel... read more

Specifications

  • 10.2 megapixel CCD
  • Nikon F Lens Mount
  • JPEG, NEF (RAW) file formats
  • Auto and manual focus and exposure
  • ISO 100-3200
  • 2.5-inch LCD, optical viewfinder
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Answered Questions for the D80

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 the pros who seldom use... read more
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 as well. And both can... 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 facts why. I have been... read more

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Open Questions for the D80

Q: How to het out of histogtam mode
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Number of images?
2 points for best answer - 7 replies
Q: Has anyone used the Tamron 17-50 on the D80
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay $709.00 Go!
4.0 out of 5 1750 Store Reviews ButterflyPhoto $1,799.90 Go!
4.0 out of 5 3985 Store Reviews Abe's Of Maine $989.00 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3490 Store Reviews B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio $999.95 Go!
4.0 out of 5 4550 Store Reviews Best Buy $1,044.99 Go!
4.5 out of 5 2832 Store Reviews J&R Music and Computer World $1,009.88 Go!
4.5 out of 5 5165 Store Reviews TigerDirect.com $1,099.99 Go!
2.0 out of 5 99 Store Reviews CompUSA.com $1,099.99 Go!
4.7 out of 5 39158 Store Reviews Adorama Camera
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$999.95 Go!
4.7 out of 5 20793 Store Reviews Ace Digital Club
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  • 4.5 out of 5

Average rating based on 227 total reviews: 4.5/5

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  • 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

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