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
Great colour, sharp pictures, speedy operation, great design
Default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, shutter speed slightly reduced The Final Word The D80 is one of the best cameras on the market, offering exceptional image quality and a bevy of features. The default lens has some chromatic aberration...
The D80 is one of the best cameras on the market, offering exceptional image quality and a bevy of features. The default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, but aside from that, we have no issue recommending it.
These are small points, but important -- a good, comprehensive user’s manual and the transparent protector that clips on over the LCD screen that keeps it clean and free of moisture. Why don’t all makers offer this gadget? So cheap, so simple...
The kit lens is not up to the quality of the camera body. The Nikkor 18-135mm zoom is not particularly sharp, perhaps because of inherent low contrast. Pin cushion distortion is severe. Putting a better quality lens on the camera produced noticeable im...
This camera is a worthy successor to the D70 and no doubt Nikon have another winner. It’s a pity that once again we have been disappointed by a kit lens. This is the one area where most makers are cutting costs. It is false economy.
Excellent colour rendition and noise levels, Large feature set, Highly customisable, Lightning-fast performance
Full raw editor costs extra, Flash sync of 1/200 second
Nikons newest midlevel dSLR has a solid feature set that should make it a favourite for experienced photographers or even for SLR newbies who crave more power than the D50s. ...
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Published: 2007-01-30, Author: Bruce , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Digital SLR cameraNikon's D80 digital SLR breaks new ground for the company by introducing 10-megapixel resolution at a mid-range price point, a move that has naturally seen it being compared to Canon's 400D. But it's a comparison that isn't really fair o...
And then, in the space of just a few short weeks, we get the Sony Alpha A100 , the Nikon D80 and - just announced - the Canon EOS 400D. Each has ten million pixels, a resolution which looks set to become the new standard for semi-serious digital SLRs....
Nikon has high hopes for this camera and in our opinion it´s a hope well founded. You couldn´t ask much more from the handling, the performance is top-notch and it produces results that are better than most users will even need. The price is good, ...
