Unlimited Continuous mode at 3 frames per second in JPEG
Excellent viewfinder
Solidly built
Large LCD
Excellent image quality
Sturdy build
Very good in-camera editing features
Extensive feature set.
Good control interface
Excellent auto focus
Controls Nikon flashes wirelessly
Good image quality
Handles noise well at high ISOs (improvement over D200)
Solid construction
Excellent color rendition and noise levels
Large feature set
Highly customizable
Lightning-fast performance.
Outstanding image quality
Full manual-control
Built-in flash works well
Quick startup times
High-end resolution
Bright and sharp LCD
Sturdy body
Many features
Such as incamera editing
Image quality
Fast start up
Customisable control
USB 2.0 connectivity
Programmable “FUNC” button
Build
Ease of use
In-camera editing
Help menu system.
The editors didn't like
Higher price than rival 10Mpixel DSLRs
No physical anti-dust feature
No anti-shake in standard kit
RAW adjustment software not included
Flash X-Sync speed reduced to 1/200 second
Maximum shutter speed is now 1/4000. (Compared to 1/500 and 1/8000 for the D70/D70S - But the upside is theres no "blooming" on severe overexposure.)
Contrast adjustment has limited range
Needs to...
High sensitivity (ISO) noise levels higher than Canon EOS 400D
Noise reduction can be intrusive
Although adjustable
More grain-like appearance
Default sharpness level perhaps still a little conservative
Disappointing automatic white balance performan...
Slightly more expensive than then the competition.
Some noise above 400 ISO
Complexity of some Custom options
No PC terminal for third party flash
No RAW tools available with PictureProject
The supplied software
Switch to Secure Digital card media is a hassle for users who have invested in CompactFlash cards.
Slow burst mode
Some colors very oversaturated
Weak in-camera sharpening doesn’t maximize resolution
Color reproduction not as accurate as we would have liked
Better dust seals
SD cards not compatible with other Nikon DSLRs
Abstract: With the , you get exceptional performance, a large, bright and clear optical viewfinder, and excellent image quality with low noise up to ISO 800....
Abstract: To say the Nikon D80 was anticipated with excitement, is to put it mildly. When the courier turned up with his small package (well it was cold) we had some idle chitchat but inside my head I was shouting: JUST GIVE ME THE BOX, HAND IT OVER - I WANT TH...
Abstract: We were not expecting so many professional features in what is presented as a consumer-friendly enthusiast digital SLR, but there they are nonetheless. With customizability rivaling that of the much more expensive and clearly professional level Nikon D...
Images with high detail and low noise, Superior build quality and handling to rivals, Best viewfinder experience in its class, Superb metering, flash and AF performance
Higher price than rival 10Mpixel DSLRs, No physical anti-dust feature, No anti-shake in standard kit, RAW adjustment software not included
here’s how it measures up against several key models. Compared to Nikon D70s Despite being closer in many respects as a successor to the entry-level D50, the D80 officially replaces the D70s. There’s certainly many reasons to upgrade from the...
Abstract: NIKON D80 REVIEW Matching the wish list with the results After following the speculation in our Nikon D80 Users Group forum at Nikonians Id say Nikon has delivered on many fronts. Its clear this new D80 DSLR can not be slotted simply as a straight re...
Abstract: Hot from the creators of the photo trades most enduring dream machines, Nikon’s latest SLR combines top of the range technologies with compact convenience. A high-resolution sensor and lightning-speed processor are just two of the D80’s many c...
Abstract: Suddenly the 10 Megapixels market seems very crowded. The Nikon D80 competes among them with a large viewfinder, strong ergonomics, great build quality and a high-level of customization. Image quality is rather good with slightly over saturated colors...
Abstract: The soon-to-be-released Nikon D80 digital SLR camera provides photographers with the benefits of the popular D200 with a cheaper under-$1,000 pricetag. It features 10.2 megapixels, instant startup, in-camera image retouching and high-speed continuous s...
Good control interface
Excellent auto focus
Controls Nikon flashes wirelessly
Good image quality
Handles noise well at high ISOs (improvement over D200)
Solid construction
Slow burst mode
Some colors very oversaturated
Weak in-camera sharpening doesn’t maximize resolution
Color reproduction not as accurate as we would have liked
Better dust seals
SD cards not compatible with other Nikon DSLRs
The 10-megapixel Nikon D80 is a success in a conservative way. Nikon didn’t add the dust reduction system or stabilization that many competitors are introducing this year. Still, it has most of what the D200 has for hundreds of dollars less, and add...
Abstract: The period between the middle of August and the middle of September this year was a busy time in the camera business. In just four weeks Canon, Olympus, Pentax and Nikon all announced new 10-megapixel semi-pro digital SLRs that were so closely matched in ...
