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Nikon D80 (Body Only)

Nikon D80 (Body Only)

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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.
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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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Answered Questions for the 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 adapter As-15 and slot into... 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: 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

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Open Questions for the 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

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3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon Amazon $461.89 Go!
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  • 4.22 out of 5

Average rating based on 1047 total reviews: 4.22/5

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  • 4 out of 5
I like it (Rich Kopp - 2/10/09)

I use one of these at work and I like it for the light work.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Love the D80 (WillD80 - 1/3/09)

Purchased the D80 year ago after looking to make the jump to DSLR. Looked at D40 but decided to spend a little more and get... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great piece of hardware! (Steve Robinson - 7/19/08)

I bought the D80 last year after a trip to Alaska. I had two frinds on the trip who both owned this camera, and I... read more

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