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Nikon D80 (Body Only)
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HQ Grade: B
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This camera is ranked
- 20th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 39th of 103 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 15th of 74 in Nikon
- 20th of 94 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Nikon D80
- Q: Does the D80 have a pc sync cord input for an external strobe?
- A: The syn chord input is found on the accessory shoe adapter.You need to buy the... read more
- Q: Can I use older type Nikon lens on the D 80?
- A: Absolutely. That's the beauty of the Nikon line ... 50 years of legacy glass you... read more
- Q: Can I use lenses from my F4 Series camera: the AF Zoom Nikkor 28- 85 mm and the AF Zoom Nikkor 75 - 300 mm ?
- A: That's the beauty of the Nikon system ... it's legacy lens support. Those older Nikkors... read more
- Q: I need best camera for interior design shots under 200$ with 10m.p.
- A: Heather, not to worry. All you need is a digital camera with a wide angle... read more
- Q: What's the next best all around "walk-around" lens up for the Nikon D80 body aside from the two kit lenses?
- A: Hi, Al.Maybe you have already have purchased a lens, but since you have the question... read more
- Q: D80, D90 or D60 & which lens - 50mm or zoom?
- A: If you find spots on the pictures, always appearing at about the same positions, then... read more
- Q: What does "body Only" mean ?
- A: It means that the camera comes without any lenses, so you have to buy them... read more
- Q: I want to take action photographs of racehorses. Will the D80 react quickly enough to capture the images & if so which lens do you recomend that shoul
- A: Well the D80 can shoot at 3 fps in burst mode at full resolution. Would... read more
- Q: which way to go? A D40 or a D80. I have the N70 Nikon and two Nikon lens. thanks Bobbie
- A: Both D40 and D80 have the same Nikon ' F ' mount. This is as... read more
- Q: Can a sony flash be used on a D80
- A: The pin configuration of Sony flash will not match the contact points on D80 so... read more
- Q: Looking for first digital SLR to shoot daughter in basketball, vacations family by pool. Is D80 for $939, with two Nikon VR lenses 24-200 and 70-300
- A: Not a bad price, but most are sticking with the D60 still. Full frame and... read more
- Q: I'm looking to buy the D80 soon. There aren't any classes through Nikon until Fall though, know of any others?
- A: I'd check http://www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com/ with Chris Marquart. I know he's coming out to the States this... read more
- Q: how do I change the language from chinese to english on my nikon d80?
- A: Press 'Menu' button and select custom setup - the icon on the right column with... read more
- Q: Canon S5 IS or Sony DSC H9
- A: Ok, first of all, you should get your priorities in order. What is most crucial... read more
- Q: what is the different between canon rebel xti 400d and CAnon eos 40D
- A: Elisabeth,The Canon 40D is a more advanced camera. It has a faster processor, a broader... read more
- Q: I can't decide between advanced or SLR
- A: Laurie,That lens does not have vibration reduction, but it should still work fine. Between the... read more
- Q: Hi! Can anyone tell me what kind of lens to buy: 18-200mm, 18-55mm &55-200mm or 18-250mm for Nikon D50? I will do both landscape and portrait shots.
- A: If you're doing both portrats and landscape, you'll want the wide angle of the 18mm. read more
- Q: Is Tamron a good 3rd party lens?? If not which lens is a good third party lens to buy for a Nikon D80
- A: Sherri,I have two Tamron lenses that I use on my Canon dSLR. I've found them... read more
- Q: Does anyone know if Express Cameras is a reliable company to buy from?
- A: Sherri,They seem to sell name brand merchandise. I did find them on ResellerRatings.com, and they... read more
- Q: Hi I was wondering if someone could tell me some info on a TC-14A, and my Nikon D80
- A: Frankly, I'm not much a fan of teleconverters. The tradeoffs of a loss of 1-2... read more
Open Questions for the Nikon D80
- Q: why is my camera pausing before it snaps the picture when I'm using a flash
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: what does F-- mean
- 1 reply
- Q: Best memory card
- 2 replies
- Q: are the nikon lenses made of plastic as bestprice cameras.com acclaime?
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Macro lens for D80 and is Pentax K10D better?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Could someone please tell me if the Nikon D80 offers image stabilization with or without a certain lens? Also is it compatible with Windows Vista?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: current owers of d80 photographing running horses
- 1 reply
- Q: f mount lenses
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Compare D80, 400D and A100 from Camera Labs, how DCHQ measures?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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