The Nikon D80 is an enthusiasts dream and is incredibly rewarding to use. You cant get much better than this without spending a thousand quid or more. Highly recommended. Michael Haynes Lowest online price: £N/A ...
Abstract: The Nikon D80 digital SLR is the successor to the company’s highly regarded D70 and D70s models. It features a 10.2-megapixel CCD, large 2.5-inch screen, and an improved 11-point autofocus system. The Sony-made sensor is a derivative of that used by th...
Things had become pretty static in the entry-level SLR market. Wed all got used to 6Mp cameras or 8Mp in the case of Canon and Olympus) and the trend seemed to be towards lower prices rather than higher specs.And then, in the space of just a few short...
Abstract: More expensive than its direct competition, but thanks to its brilliant features the D80 is money well spent Canon has ruled the digital SLR camera market for a long time with its 350D, which now costs just £400. The D80 is pitched into the mix above ...
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 D80, its new 10-megapixel dSLR, is a massive hit. It offers the obligatory 64mm screen and a pile of in-camera editing and custom functions. With this newest revision, Nikon has put the camera more in line with its expected audience, which spa...
Abstract: Using the same Sony made sensor as the Alpha 100, Nikons new D80 is the replacement for the ageing D70. Although the 6-megapixel D70 received a welcome update with the D70s, there was no increase in resolution. The D80 addresses this and adds a raft o...
Good build quality; top LCD screen to display settings; in-camera editing functions; intuitive user interface; multiple exposure mode; supports SD high-capacity memory cards; snappy performance; good image quality with noise showing up at only ISO 1,600 a...
Slower top shutter and flash-sync speed compared with D70s; bundled software does only basic RAW conversion; slight barrel distortion at the wide end of kit lens.
The Nikon D80 hits the sweet spot between the entry-level and midrange dSLR market and will appeal to photographers looking for an all-rounder with a range of useful features.
Compact yet still good to hold; feature-packed; great image quality and resolution; good-quality kit lens.
No dust reduction system; slightly more expensive than rival models.
No matter how you look at it, the Nikon D80 is a feature-packed camera – and not just packed with features for the sake of it, but packed with useful features.Despite the changes in the controls, the camera is still very intuitive to use with qualit...
