Great colour, sharp pictures, speedy operation, great design
Default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, shutter speed slightly reduced The Final Word The D80 is one of the best cameras on the market, offering exceptional image quality and a bevy of features. The default lens has some chromatic aberration...
The D80 is one of the best cameras on the market, offering exceptional image quality and a bevy of features. The default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, but aside from that, we have no issue recommending it.
These are small points, but important -- a good, comprehensive user’s manual and the transparent protector that clips on over the LCD screen that keeps it clean and free of moisture. Why don’t all makers offer this gadget? So cheap, so simple...
The kit lens is not up to the quality of the camera body. The Nikkor 18-135mm zoom is not particularly sharp, perhaps because of inherent low contrast. Pin cushion distortion is severe. Putting a better quality lens on the camera produced noticeable im...
This camera is a worthy successor to the D70 and no doubt Nikon have another winner. It’s a pity that once again we have been disappointed by a kit lens. This is the one area where most makers are cutting costs. It is false economy.
Excellent colour rendition and noise levels, Large feature set, Highly customisable, Lightning-fast performance
Full raw editor costs extra, Flash sync of 1/200 second
Nikons newest midlevel dSLR has a solid feature set that should make it a favourite for experienced photographers or even for SLR newbies who crave more power than the D50s. ...
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Published: 2007-01-30, Author: Bruce , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Digital SLR cameraNikon's D80 digital SLR breaks new ground for the company by introducing 10-megapixel resolution at a mid-range price point, a move that has naturally seen it being compared to Canon's 400D. But it's a comparison that isn't really fair o...
And then, in the space of just a few short weeks, we get the Sony Alpha A100 , the Nikon D80 and - just announced - the Canon EOS 400D. Each has ten million pixels, a resolution which looks set to become the new standard for semi-serious digital SLRs....
Nikon has high hopes for this camera and in our opinion it´s a hope well founded. You couldn´t ask much more from the handling, the performance is top-notch and it produces results that are better than most users will even need. The price is good, ...
