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Nikon D80 (Body Only)
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HQ Grade: B
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- 37th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 14th of 74 in Nikon
- 18th of 88 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Nikon D80
- Q: is bestprice camera reputable to buy form online?
- A: I've heard really bad things about Best Price Camera. They've got bad reputation for upselling... read more
- Q: hi! i bought my d80 in japan and the user manual is in japanese which i do not understand. how can i get hold of an english user's manual.
- A: This is a link to a .pdf that you can download. Full Nikon D80 directions... read more
- Q: Is it possible to have a video image before shooting, as is possible with early Coolpix cameras??
- A: John,This is possible with some of the newer dSLR cameras, but not all of them. read more
- Q: What Lens would you reccommend for N80 in my specific area of interest, detail of clothing design,indoor and outdoor, nature and wildlife
- A: Diane, this lens is certainly a good one if you only want to use one... read more
- Q: will old nikor AF zoom lens work autofocus with D80,D40 body
- A: Older Nikkor AF lenses will only work with the D80, not the D40 or D40x. read more
- Q: Will I be able to use the D80 with Photoshop CS1 or do I need to get another application like DNG to convert images to then be used in PS CS1?
- A: Thanks for your input. I went to adobe.com and found what I believe to be... read more
- Q: What is the issue about the plastic housing as opposed to the magnesium?
- A: Usually there are cheaper brands of certain cameras made, tending to be Sonys and Nikons... read more
- Q: manualsemi-automatic controls - D40, D80?
- A: The D40x has the same sensor as the D80 (10mp), as well as a few... read more
- Q: Will my Nikon lenses from my N80 work on the D80 body?
- A: This should help you. It's a compatibility chart- the D80 is towards the bottom, and... read more
- Q: Should I upgrade camera body or lens?
- A: I'd go lens. You can even go back to that old 70-300 4-5.6 if you... read more
- Q: Do you need to buy a OE battery
- A: Hey fdkiko7 , Most camera batteries are available aftermarket. Walmart ,Target camera shops etc. Your... read more
- Q: What lens do I want for indoor photography of my baby?
- A: I've recently bought a Sigma 10-20 mm ultra wide angle Lens for my D80 and... read more
- Q: Is the Nikon D80 appropriate for an amateur to use for sports photography?
- A: Well, if you are committed to an SLR solution, the D80 does get good marks. read more
- Q: Is there a place where I can learn about the Nikon D80 that is written for someone without any digital SLR knowledge?
- A: http://www.letsgodigital.org/html/review/nikond80/nikond80gallery_EN1.htmlI just received my camera yesterday and this was the best site that I discovered. read more
- Q: Which SLR is best for taking multiple frames?
- A: The Canon 30D clocks in at a blazing 5 fps at shutter speeds above 1/250. read more
- Q: is the 18-200 fast enough for photographing fast moving horses and dogs
- A: Hello,I am guessing that your question is about 18-200mm lens? If so then the answer... read more
- Q: Is the d80 the right camera for photograping fast moving horses and dogs
- A: It would be already, but if you can afford to go up in price a... read more
- Q: Which camera and lens would you recommend for photographing fast moving horses and dogs (performance horses and lure coursing dogs)
- A: The 70-200mm F/2.8 Nikon lens with VR (Vibration Reduction) looks pretty good, it isn't cheap... read more
- Q: How do you feel about the Tamron 28-300 lens for the Nikon D80 ?
- A: George,The Tamron 28-300mm Lens will work just fine with the Nikon D80. Tamron is a... read more
- Q: I am new to dSLR and would like advice on all purpose, economical lenses for the Nikon D80. Please read further details.
- A: Personally I use three lenses for my Nikon D80. But if you just want one... 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
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- 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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