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Nikon D80 (Body Only)
Nikon D80 (Body Only)
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BJArtist (bjartist08) 0 pts
November 17, 2008 8:26 PM
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which way to go? A D40 or a D80. I have the N70 Nikon and two Nikon lens. thanks Bobbie

I'am an artist and paint florals and some landscapes. As I already have the two lens, should I consider buying just the body of either the D40 or D80? I was just told that my N70 camera and lens are only worth $70! I doubt that I'll ever do a movie!
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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts
November 19, 2008 5:50 AM
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Both D40 and D80 have the same Nikon ' F ' mount. This is as far as the similarities go.
Beyond that, you will find that D40 takes on APS lens with built in focusing motor, whereas D80 accepts most traditional lens without built in focusing motors.

Your lenses from N70 days probably belong to the later and they only go well with D80.
If you are buying the body, D80 should be the one you are looking for.

There is a forum discussion about compatibility of N70 lenses with D70 body. D70, like D80 , accepts lens without built in motor.
The discussion probably throws light to your question and you may take a look at the answers at this location

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BJArtist (bjartist08) 0 pts
November 20, 2008 6:19 PM
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Thank you for your info! I think I'm going to get a D80 kit with a 18-135 lens. If you have any other suggestions, please pass them on. I hardly know what I'm doing! Also can you recommend a good internet store? Thanks again, bjw
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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts
November 21, 2008 5:43 AM
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Just one suggestion : D80 has been replaced with D90.
I would expect prices of D80 to drop and you should get a good bargain.

I hardly buy any cameras through the internet mainly because dSLRs are expensive to begin with, and I want to satisfy myself that the item I bought is brand new, not a demo item, not a returned item, no scratches or signs of mishandling etc etc. and I take pictures with it and see that it works properly before I go to the cashier.

I can do that because the camera shop is just 5 minutes walk from my house and half an hour's trip will lead me to 10 or 20 of them. In that sense, I really can't recommend any internet store. Sorry.

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BJArtist (bjartist08) 0 pts
November 21, 2008 12:50 PM
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You confirmed what I was thinking. I was nervious about buying over the internet after reading some of the complaints and I'll probably have lots of questions later so buying locally is the way to go. Thanks for all your help. BJ
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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts
November 21, 2008 8:48 PM
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I found that some salesman/ salesgirl are paid by commission, based on the amount of sales made and not on fixed salary.
In such cases, customers can expect little extras from them, if you ask.

Items like camera bags, camera brush, mini tripods, memory cards or screen protector are some of the items I used to get from the salesman.

Salesperson are also very obliging before you decide to buy the camera. Do take the opportunity to ask for tips on how to operate the camera, any accessories, or a demonstration on the quality of pictures taken with cameras in the same price range.

It is the personal touch that is missing in Internet purchases and it is also the confidence that " you buy what you see ", not what people promise you in the net.
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