Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- One of the best digital SLR deals on the market
Notes on Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- The D80 is my first digital SLR, and my fourth Nikon camera. I've owned 35mm SLR cameras since 1975 or so. The D80 is already my favorite of them all. It packs a lot of features, Nikon reliability, and a good form factor into one well-priced package.
I had first intended to purchase the D60, but after doing a side-by-side feature comparison, I decided that the D80 provided more bang for the buck. One feature the D80 has that was critical to me is a depth of field preview -- an important feature for macro photography, and not one you will find on the D40 or D60 cameras.
People with small hands may find the D40/D60 easier to handle, but the D80 feels great in my average sized hands.
I purchased the 16-85mm and 70-300mm VR lenses at the same time and I am very happy with my choices.
Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- Great camera, but overexposes a lot in automatic mode
Notes on Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- Nikon D80 is my first Digital SLR(In fact, first serious camera I bought), my previous camera was canon SD1000 point and shoot. Overall I am pleased with the picture quality. But I don't like the fact that Nikon D80 overexposes photos a lot in automatic mode. Many of the photos I took in bright sunlight is washed out. After reading and experimenting a lot, I learned to take pictures in manual model, with different metering(SPOT and CENTER WEIGHTED) to avoid this issue. But after spending about 1299 $, I don't like the performance of the camera in automatic mode at all. I hope Nikon will release a firmware update to fix the metering. If you are a novice DSLR person like me, and is considering buying a system, I suggest you go with Canon EOS 40D, I haven't used it, but after researching a lot online, I haven't come across major issues with EOS 40D. Experts can correct me if I am wrong.
Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- Nikon hit a 2-run grand slam
Notes on Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- I won't go into the individual specs because every other review does that. Ever wonder why it is compared to the professional Nikon D200? Most people don't know this but the D80 and D200 are brothers! The little brother, D80, has most of the same functions, CPU programs and CCD image sensor (10.2 mega-pixel) but the D80 must be preprogrammed to set up your shot (unless using AUTO), a time consuming process, and the main frame is made of plastic.
The metal D200, however is for the pro who has the camera to their eye everyday and knows the settings like the back of their hand, thus it can be programmed on the fly by rubber finger knobs and settings can be read in the viewfinder so they don't have to take the camera from their face. That's a lot of itty-bitty info for an amateur and although it can be used in AUTO, what self-righteous photographer wants that?
In short, the D80 is meant for the semi-pro while its big brother, D200, is the D80 on steroids!
Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- Amazing Photos.
Notes on Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- An avid photographer, I was upgrading from a Sony Cybershot that I had had for 5 years and that had essentially been another appendage. So I read review after review... knowing simply that I wanted my next camera to be user friendly, have more pixels/take clearer photos than my previous, have greater zoom, a larger LCD screen and give me editing options for photos taken. Well, my Nikon D80 delivers all of this and more. I've had it for 1 month today and I've taken over 200 photos... and to give you another's perspective, friends have commented on the clarity of all the photos that I have shared with them. I'm a thrilled with it. It was worth EVERY PENNY!
Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- Great Camera
Notes on Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body ...- This camera is packed with options that will never even be used, but they're nice to have just in case. Jus tneed to spend time and learn how to use them. Would reccomend this camera to everyone.
