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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.95
Buy New: $549.00
You Save: $250.95 (31%)
New (11) Used (13)
Avg. Customer Rating:  251 reviews
Sales Rank: 256
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:
 Excellent dSLR March 3, 2007
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I bought this camera around 4 months ago and have used it almost every day since then. I spent about 2 months researching cameras online, in stores, and talking to photographers. After all of my research the D80 fit my needs best, and overall I have been extremely happy with it. As someone who has shot with an SLR before, and spent a good but of time in the dark room doing processing and printing, this camera has been a lot of fun. I had gotten out of photography as a hobby due to the time constraints of working in a dark room, but with Photoshop and a digital SLR you can do pretty much anything you want at home in a fraction of the time.
To start with, the ergonomics of this camera are amazing. It feels extremely comfortable in my hands. I would suggest going and handling a few cameras to get an idea of what is comfortable before you buy something. All of the controls are very intuitive, making it easy to switch from shooting with a film camera.
The image quality is great. Much of this depends on your lens, but the sensor on this camera does a tremendous job rendering images that you shoot. If you get a kit, start off with the 18-55mm lens kit, it is a great lens at a low cost. Then research lenses and find out what is best going to fit your needs.
As for quality, the camera is built great. It is not weatherproofed, and has a plastic housing, but unless you are a professional photographer this probably won't matter to you. Just take care of it and it will last you.
So if you are looking to step up to an SLR, this is a great place to start. When you buy this camera, learn how to use it, and you will be very happy with it. If you are looking at something to keep on auto the whole time, stick to a point and shoot because this will not make you a better photographer, although it will make you look like one...
 New to digital, very happy February 25, 2007
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This camera arrived and I was amazed at how friendly it is. Previously I shot film with a Nikon N70 as a serious amateur occasionally making some money with it. All I had to do was charge the battery, easily set the time and date and it was ready to go. The controls for even the more complicated features are very intuitive if you just spend a little time glancing through the manual. Because it's winter in Minnesota, I haven't had any time yet to use it outside but the shots I've taken with just the on camera flash have came out well. I'm still not sure what I'm going to use for an everyday lens for this camera but in the meantime, my AF 35 to 80 lens from my N70 works very well. The 2gb card that I bought for it has plenty of capacity even if I shoot in RAW. I still have plenty to learn especially about some of the on-camera editing features but everything has been so easy to learn so far so I expect that to come quickly as well.
Great Camera, Very Versatile February 23, 2007
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a great camera that is very versatile and it is good for almost any kind of situation, especially when it is combine with the Nikor 18-135mm lens. Only limitation is the built-in flash. Need exterior flash if you do a lot of indoor shooting. The battery life is superior compare to other digital cameras that I owned. Only complaint is that the body looks cheap with mostly plastic.
Nikon D80 excellent camera. February 22, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I love this camera. The Menu is easy to understand and use. It does not take long to become familiar with the features. Picture quality is great. It has a good ergonomical grip and body weight. Great SLR camera for beginners and professionals alike.
FINALLY! a Multiple Exposure DSLR- The Nikon D80 February 16, 2007
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Years ago, I had been shooting with SLR cameras for a long time, using my old Canon AE1 for scenics and portraits. In those days there were no way to do multiple exposures in the camera, only in the darkroom. But then Canon came out with the (black)Canon A1 with it's multiple exposures control 'slip' lever and I was in heaven!!
But, That was 'a long time ago...in a galaxy far,far away.
Since the arrival of the DSLR, I could not find a multiple exposures digicam. So, I settle for photoshop software to do it. BUT now that's changed. Nikon is truely a smart company. FINALLY! a Multiple Exposure DSLR-The Nikon D80 10.2MP has arrived. Man that's GREAT!!! a DSLR that can do IN CAMERA multiples. I'm in heaven again. These shots are amazing!!
With all the great features and Multiple Exposure too, that alone would cause me to buy this camera.
Portraits here I come!!!
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