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The replacement to the popular
D70 and
D70s cameras from Nikon. The D80 introduces new features that should make any enthusiast happy, for a price point that you can afford. A 10.2 resolution is the biggest change, alongside advanced image stabalization and post processing capabilities.
MSRP $999.00
Release date December, 2006
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MSRP $700.00
Released September, 2006
Pros
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms
- Improved and easier interface
- Incredible improvements compared to the previous model (Canon EOS 350d)
Cons
- No spot metering
- No programmable Auto ISO
Nikon D80
50%
vs.
Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi
50%
MSRP $800.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Features live view LCD viewfinder with dedicated sensor
- Competitively priced
- Extremely high resolution sensor @ 14.2 megapixels
Cons
- poor kit lens
- uses CF cards - most cameras in this segment have moved to smaller, cheaper alternatives
- slow 2.5 FPS continuous shooting
Nikon D80
vs.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
MSRP $800.00
Released July, 2006
Pros
- 10.2 megapixels
- Includes image stabilization
- Has an anti-dust system
Cons
- Noisy Shutter
- Noisy image
above ISO400
- Unable to write to more than 2500 files (using 16GB CF, error msg shows after 2500+ images on flash card)
Nikon D80
100%
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
0%
Reviews
July 26, 2008
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Pros
- Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
- Large feature set
- Highly customizable
- Very fast performance - 0.1 s boot-up, 0.3 s between photos
- More weathertight and robust than closest competitors
Cons
- Slower top shutter speed than D70 - tops out at 1/4000 s
- Slower flash sync than D70 - 1/200 s vs. 1/500 s
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October 9, 2009
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Pros
- Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
- Large feature set
- Highly customizable
- Very fast performance - 0.1 s boot-up, 0.3 s between photos
- More weathertight and robust than closest competitors
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November 25, 2007
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Pros
- Large feature set
- Highly customizable
- Very fast performance - 0.1 s boot-up, 0.3 s between photos
Cons
- Slower top shutter speed than D70 - tops out at 1/4000 s
- Slower flash sync than D70 - 1/200 s vs. 1/500 s
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September 10, 2009
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Pros
- Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
- Large feature set
- Highly customizable
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May 5, 2008
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Pros
- Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
- Very fast performance - 0.1 s boot-up, 0.3 s between photos
- More weathertight and robust than closest competitors
Cons
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December 12, 2007
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Pros
- Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
- Large feature set
- Highly customizable
Cons
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October 11, 2007
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September 15, 2007
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September 15, 2007
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