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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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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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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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 May 6, 2009 at 1:05 pm by Yale
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Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi

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
ProSCORE
9 reviews
87
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

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
  • built-in flash which utilizes a pre-flash that causes the dreaded sleepy eye effect in most pictures taken in dark settings
ProSCORE
8 reviews
79
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

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)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
71
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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

Competitors

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

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November 25, 2007
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ProSCORE
60
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3 pros
2 cons

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

Competitors

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Lawrenceald

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May 5, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons

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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JohnK

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December 12, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons

Pros

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

Cons

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serhat

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October 11, 2007
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100
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1 pro
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want itwant it

Pros

  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens

Cons

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Amanie

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September 15, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
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Pros

  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens

Cons

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Peachcup

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September 15, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons
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Pros

  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens

Cons

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