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Nikon D80 (Lens Included)

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.
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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Answered Questions for the D80

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: 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 shutter frame. You may have... 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 system is simply just not... read more

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Q: Is it OK to use Vivitar 283 with a Nikon D80?
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Q: Hi ! What Nikon lens can't work with Nikon D80 body ?
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Q: What does the Nikkon D80 Kit include
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Editors' Comments

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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  • 4.5 out of 5

Average rating based on 319 total reviews: 4.5/5

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  • 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

  • 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

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