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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.

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Nikon D80
MSRP $999.00
Release date December, 2006
Brand Nikon
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Pros:
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Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
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Large feature set
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Highly customizable
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Very fast performance - 0.1 s boot-up, 0.3 s between photos
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More weathertight and robust than closest competitors
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Cons:
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Slower top shutter speed than D70 - tops out at 1/4000 s
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Slower flash sync than D70 - 1/200 s vs. 1/500 s
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Bulky, even for a DSLR
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Very few lenses autofocus.
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Nikon D80 Specifications

written by Omar Aug 9, 06

This report was started August 9, 2006 at 12:43 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring October 9, 2009 at 9:44 am by Michal Kaczmarek
This page has been viewed 2703 times, with 56 edits by 13 contributors.
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ryder

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July 26, 2008
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ProSCORE
71
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5 pros
2 cons

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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ryder prefers Nikon D80 over Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi
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Michal Kaczmarek

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October 9, 2009
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100
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5 pros
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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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Erik

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November 25, 2007
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60
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3 pros
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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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schammy

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September 10, 2009
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75
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3 pros
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Pros

  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
  • Large feature set
  • Highly customizable

Cons

  • Bulky, even for a DSLR

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Lawrenceald

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May 5, 2008
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100
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3 pros
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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

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JohnK

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December 12, 2007
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100
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3 pros
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  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
  • Large feature set
  • Highly customizable

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serhat

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October 11, 2007
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  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens

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Amanie

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September 15, 2007
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100
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  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens

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Peachcup

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September 15, 2007
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  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens

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