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Nikon D80 (Body Only)

Nikon D80 (Body Only)

B+
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.
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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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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 will work great. 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 can use. Albeit in manual... 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 lens for taking those indoor... read more

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Q: what does F-- mean
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Q: are the nikon lenses made of plastic as bestprice cameras.com acclaime?
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  • 4.24 out of 5

Average rating based on 1026 total reviews: 4.24/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Sweet Camera!! (Green - 4/22/09)

This is a GREAT camera with all the f- stops, shutter speeds, RAW imaging for the more serious photographer or those wanting to grow as... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent piece of Equipment (Gary Jones - 3/25/09)

After lots of research a couple of years ago, I settled on the D80 body and added the 18-200 VR lens. This is a combination... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Nikon D80 (Camera Reviewer - 2/12/09)

Easy to use, great pictures, good metering, could use faster focusing and frames per second. Overall a great camera for intermediate photographersread more

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