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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: Too low to display
New (12) Used (11) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  257 reviews
Sales Rank: 130
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1
MPN: 25412
Model: 25412
UPC: 018208254125
EAN: 0018208254125
ASIN: B000HGMX5M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 D 80 to the rescue May 27, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I searched FOREVER to find the right D 80. Now, don't get me wrong. I love a deal but, when I learned about "gray market" cameras.. I was worried. Gray Market cameras are very cheap in comparison to the norm. However, they are made for other countries outside the USA and if you buy and it breaks...NO ONE will want to fix it here. The warrenty will be for another country. Do you really trust sending it to ??? and actually get it back. No dice, friends. So, I found a factory demo from CAMETA Camera for a good price. I did get a USA Nikon 90-day warranty, and a Cameta Camera 1 year warranty, plus I just spent another $129.95 for a "diamond" warranty. The Diamond Warranty covers EVERYTHING from an OOPS issue to a camera malfunction for 3 years. I can live with that. I tried the camera and everything is works perfect. I chose the factory demo because 1-no one really has used the camera. 2-it was checked out and approved for sale 3-the price was about $100 or so less expensive than the new ones.
One final note - if you go on-line you will see broadway camera and a host of other camera outlet retailing their D80's for $300 to $600 for the body. DON'T DO IT. If you go to the BBB.com you'll see a laundry list of complaints. Not to mention it's ONE company who passed itself off as 15 other companies in order to up-sell you on other equiptment and there is a large possibility that you will NOT get what you paid for.
Buyer Beware.
Cameta Rocks and so does Calumet and Adorama.
Happy Shooting!
Good camera May 23, 2008
well, as a starter, I can only say that this D80 is much better than my stylus500 and feels good
Awesome! May 21, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this camera three months ago after having twins because I wanted a good camera to document their growth and that is just what I got. I bought the camera, the case and a 4GB card from amazon, cheaper than anywhere else in town and the items arrived quickly and in great shape. I love this camera and use it daily though I am still figuring out all of the functions. It takes crisp, clear shots and is reminiscent to me of my old Nikon N6o, that I loved. If you are looking for a decent, digital SLR, I highly recommend this one.
Amazing Camera May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camera goes above and beyond anything I could have imagined. It works well the my Sigma lenses I already had and you really can use it to point and shoot or take full control yourself. I have taken some amazing shots with this camera. I recommend getting the DVD that describes all of the camera's functions in more depth. It was a great way to learn the camera.
Very Happy May 18, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I researched the Canon EOS 450D and the Nikon D80 for quite some time. All the reviews for both cameras were very positive (making it even more difficult to choose.) Finally decided on the Canon because of the updated feature set and the higher resolution. After checking a few stores, I finally was able to put an incoming camera on hold (with a down payment) at my local Circuit City. After three day's of use, I ended up returning it for the Nikon D80; don't get me wrong, the Canon was a lovely camera but for me it came down to the ergonomics and build quality. Before buying the Canon, a photographer friend who uses all Nikon's commented that both cameras are good cameras but the Nikon could be likened to a Mercedes and the Canon a BMW (no offense to BMW's of course). At the time, I had no clue what he meant, but after using the Canon, and previously demoing the Nikon, I knew what he meant. The Canon's hand grip and significantly lighter weight were uncomfortable for me. The included kit lens (although stabilized) also left much to be desired. Although subjective, the build quality, weight, and ergonomics (button placement, feel, and additional external LCD screen) of the Nikon D80 are very pleasing.
In the end, I think anyone interested in either camera should do like the reviews say and try them out to see which feels better, something that I wasn't able to do as the newness of the Canon did not lend to the stores wanting to even open a box for me to compare. I think anyone would be happy with either, but for me, I'm very happy that Circuit City's exchange program allowed me to exchange, no regrets with the D80 - I love it!
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