Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera : I have a and I say NEVER EVER doubt a !!

January 17, 2020

Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera : I have a and I say NEVER EVER doubt a !!

Got way more than i expected with it, it was like christmas. A polarising filter, memory card and a spare battery plus a screen guard, i’m so impressed,definitely worth the splurge.

I have always been a nikon fan having owned two previous film nikon slrs. I’ve had my digital d80 for about a year and a half and it has revolutionised and reinvigorated my hobby. Its main strengths is its ability to shoot in raw format and apply corrections through software and then undo them if necessary without affecting the original image. At 10 megapixels it will allow sizable enlargements to be made that are pin sharp. I’ve done travel photography, architecture, indoor, nature, night and motor sport shooting which all require different techniques – the d80 performs in all fields.

‘compromise’ is an unfair word for this nikon d80. It is excellent and a steal at the price. Thanks to all here, i add the following info:1. First it is my ‘subjective’ choice. I feel nikon is the mercedes-benz of cameras. The brand seems to be very serious. More important points below2. Other more expensive and more professional nikons. Some people say it is quite close to the more expensive d200. I wanted to be at the amateur/semipro level, nothing more. The d80 also suffered a price drop due to the newer d90 with some more bells and whistles, which i do not need. Even the d40 is deemed to be a very good camera.

Ready to enter the confusing world of digital photography with a slr?. Perfect for ‘point and shoot’ but also packs a punch when you really want to go out and take some seriously nice photos. 2-megapixel resolution means that you can blow up your pictures as posters without using any detail and hardly any noise.

Am not going to write a very technical email about the nikon d80. In my family, we have the nikon d80, a nikon d200 and a nikon d300s. The d80, in essence, is the runt of the litter. But it’s still my favorite go-to camera. It has taken (still taking) years to completely master the better nikon’s in my collection – but if i want to make sure that there is at least one camera taking photos that i can count on to be wonderful – i always make sure that i have my d80 with me. It’s so easy to hand this camera to a novice and have them use it like a point and shoot. The results are still outstanding. Sure, i like to be in control of my camera, and shoot off the automatic settings – but in a pinch – this is the best out there. Now that this model is so old in their collection – people should snap up the old inventory and make it part of their kits. Great for parties, celebrations, sporting events.

I’m fairly new to photography but have recently upgraded from a canon s3 is to the nikon d80 and am i glad i did so?. The d80 can produce very high quality images, it’s sturdy and well built and the controls are very sensibly placed. The rear lcd is of very good quality and a good size and the menu system is easy to use and offers a huge number of options to enable you to set the camera up just how you like it. So if you are an enthusiast then this camera should be on you short list but if you just want to take good pictures without becoming too serious then look at the d40 or d40+. Hindsight is a great thing and there are a couple of points that i would have taken into account had i known better. My limited experience of canon cameras indicates that their images are generally sharper straight out of a camera than that of the d80. Also the saturation of colours straight out of a canon is more intense than out of the d80. So if in general you want to lessen the editing burden so that you can bang out some great snaps then a canon may make more sense. One of the d80s advantages is its low noise levels at high sensitivities so if you are going to take a lot of photos in low light conditions or use the lower price and hence slow telephoto lenses than it may have the edge over competitors.

Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera (18-135mm Lens Kit)

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High-resolution 10.2 Megapixel DX format CCD: Superior sensitivity and low noise performance for stunning prints up to A3 size
High-speed 3 fps continuous shooting: Up to 100 JPEG [Large, Normal] or 6 NEF (Raw) consecutive shots
High-performance image processing engine: Faithful reproduction of vivid, natural colors with rich tonal graduations
Fast, precise and flexible 11-area AF system with a newly developed easy-to-use Auto-area AF mode
Instant response and ultra-short shutter lag: Ready to shoot whenever the decisive moment arises
Creative and easy-to-use in-camera effects: In-camera editing with D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, monochrome, filter effects and image overlay
Full compatibility with Nikon’s Total Imaging System: Dedicated battery power pack MB-D80, high-quality Nikkor lenses, i-TTL creative lighting system, Nikon Capture NX software

I purchased my nikon d80 last august (2007). I got mine through whitby’s (an independent camera shop where i live). From the very first time i saw this camera. I had been eyeing up the camera for weeks and months, before i actually purchased. Because of the price, i was in two mind whether or not to buy it. I have always liked and enjoyed using nikon slr (i previously used a nikon f80). My f80 lenses fit the d80 camera.

It’s about 15 years since i ‘gave up’ film slrs. They were big, bulky and heavy and i didn’t want to carry them around anymore. Like many, i flirted with a few compact cameras before working my way onto a few digital compacts (sony, canon etc). Now at a different stage of my life (the kids are grown up) it felt like the time to get back into slrs once again. To be honest, technology is now such that it’s probably difficult to buy a bad dslr. They all have fantastic features that put my old film camera to shame. I have however always hankered after a nikon. Initially somewhat daunted by the many features available on the d80, i have spent an enjoyable time getting back into slr cameras again with the d80 – it’s more compact than my old beasts and an awful lot more capable.

This is a very good dslr that is perfect for professionals as well as photography amateurs. This camera is an amazing dslr, with so many features that i probably do not know about all of them, so if you do not know what you are doing you should not start pressing all the different buttons and options. The quality of the images it can take considering its age is staggering, especially if you make full use of the manual options however if you just use automatic option you will not be dissapointed by the realistic colouring and detail of the images you take. As you probably know the camera is pretty old so do not expect any of the modern technologies to be included with the camera. The display, for example, is not that good so do not judge your photos based on the displaythe battery life is ok, it should last about a week of casual holiday photography, but make sure you have the charger nearby at all times as the battery may die on you at unexpected times especially if you have not charged it full. If you plan on taking high resolution nef pictures than i recommend minimum of 8gb sd card to be able to take a decent amount of pictures. For jpeg images anything from 1-2gb and up will be enough for a few hundred images. One thing to note: you will not be able to take macro photography with this lens, you will need to buy a macro lens.

Have gone thru quite a few different cameras over the last 18 months and finally settled on the d80. Some reviewers rattle on about all the amazing features that the competion has ie stabilty,live view and the like. The d80 gets marked down for not having all this stuff but i think there all missing the point, let me explain why the d80 is the best for the money. This is what i call a real enthuiasts dslr, build quality is simply superb ,looks fantasic and handles great with a very usefull info lcd on top as well. But the main plus is it takes amazing images fullstop . It made an olympus dslr i had prev seem like a compact in comparision ,thats the one with the bells and whistles i mentioned earlier this is not an entry level camera ,a comment i hate by the way so you are def a step ahead of the mass competion for hardly any more money, and remember d80 has it,s own internal focusing motor so takes every lens ever. Many features are shared with the d200 as well, and the viewfinder is stunning with pentaprism rather then budget pentamirror. Did i mention 11 point focusing as well. Buy this camera and you won,t go wrong and forget about the new obsession with live view , do you really want to look like all those people standing around with cameras at arms length frowning away viewfinders are for composing properly and if you don,t agree buy a compact or such like and get all the silly gimmics you,ll never need. The marketing it seems to me is trying to convince us that dslr,s should be more like compacts bla bla bla, bit like the megapixel race that some people have fallen for as well.

It does seem pointless i feel to review this camera, as if you have got this far you’ve already read oodles of reviews in all the magazines and they will have said how fantastic this camera is. But if you are thinking about buying it online, now, without going into a shop as i did, then this really is the one for you. Ignore all the fantastic features, ignore the sensor robbed from its bigger expensive brother, ignore the 11 point focusing system, (or better the movable 11 point single focus) ignore the enormous crisp lcd, the bright well laid out top mounted display, the gorgeous crisp bright viewfinder, ignore all those well placed buttons. The simple fact is, if you are toying with this or the canon equivalents (as most will be) then buy this for the glorious build quality, the weight and the way you wonder if the nikon designers have the same sized hands as you (and anyone you pass this camera to) as its simply the best in build quality and ergonomics, the smaller canons (350 & 400) just feel like plastic toys, and unless you have very small hands you’ll find your last finger flailing around with no-where to go, whereas the bigger ones (20 & 30) are built like a brick outhouse, but sadly look and feel like a brick outhouse. This is what it boils down to, on spec for £ they all run a photo-finish, on build and handling this ones has got them all well and truly licked.

Nikon’s advantage is that it has a long history of specializing in cameras and camera equipment therefore producing only the best in optics (nikkor) and cameras (slr,dslr types). As you probably know, this mesmerising dslr functions almost exactly like the nikon d200, but at a lower price and it is much more attractive to those of us who don’t have extremely deep pockets. The buttons and switches on the d80 are the only buttons you will ever need, and the camera feels very solid and comfortable when held. It is more comfortable to hold than any canon (believe me i know). I particularly like how it has a certain weight, that in my opinion can help stabilize a shot and make one feel as if he/she is holding a serious piece of professional equipment (which the d80 is, in every way). The image quality is flawless, as per usual from nikon. The 18-135 mm lens is a delicious bit of kit to start off with, offering very crisp and fresh looking photos. It gives the user a choice of wide angle and telephoto zooms (18mm being the wide, 135mm being the long or telephoto). One can opt for a macro lens or specialist wide angle lens later on once you have had at least 6 months experience with the kit lens. I recommend you play around with the a,p and s and m dials as much as possible and avoid shooting in auto(shooting programs).

. There are pages and pages of profesional reviews on this camera , so i wont give my opinion other than to say that this is virtualy as good as a dslr gets at the moment. If you need/want one then the d80 is greatmy reason for buying this camera is for wedding photography, where i absoloutly need the fast focus and shot to shot time, and it really is great, before buying, you may wish to read the review at [. Correctly in my view, a tendancy for this camera to overexpose in an unpredictable manner when using matrix metering mode. This is something that i have learned to live with, but it is important to know. Many d80 users would go as far as to say that the matrix metering system on the d80 is defective and best avoided. It is certainly different to other nikon dslr cameras. I use spot or centre weighted metering most of the time, the matrix system is just too quirky for my taste. The metering issue is not a dealbreaker for me, as the camera is just so so good in other departments, particularly the low light performance and the results when used with the sb600/800 flash. Really superb, the camera will even burst at 2.

Solid, well designed and high quality build. A good range of lenses and accessories and spectacularly good picture quality. If you have some knowledge of slr cameras you can pick this camera up and, from the outset, take very good photographs. Learning how to use some of the facilities takes a while of course but this camera is so good you will surprise yourself at the quality of some of your shots. I agonised over which make and model to go for before buying this one. I have no regrets whatsoever and can recommend it completely. A very, very good piece of kit.

Having been a dedicated follower of canon for the last few years, the swap came as something of a surprise to myself to be quite honest. The canon 350d served me so so well, that i thought i would struggle trying to come to terms with an alternative layout. The nikon d80 is not only user friendly, but the perfect step forwards from the entry level dslr. With outstanding functions and a comfortable build, it is a ideal step forwards. Being a very choosy character when it comes to all aspects of my camera, i like to test every inch of a camera. From the way it feels in my hand, to the way it handles in the cold weather. Being a very outdoor photographer, i found that with my 350d, it became a little slow to respond when exposed to colder conditions. No such trouble with the nikon. Understandably this is not the main selling point, but just one aspect in a long line of superlatives.

I was taking the leap from a 7 year old compact fuji with a 10x optical zoom to the world of the dslr. My first order was a canon 1000d and after receiving two of them, which were worse than my old fuji, i decided to try nikon. I went in to a local shop and had a look at the d60 with the 18-55mm lens and it was so much better than the canon that i decided to really push the boat out and go for the d80 with the 18-135mm lens. It as all that i hoped a dslr would be. Superior picture quality and the ability to take pictures in low light with no flash make it more than worth it. I am, at last, really happy that i went for a dslr. (just be advised that this is a proper camera. It is well built and therefore heavy. It is also not something that you will be able to put in your pocket).

After using an nikon fe for 25 years (worn down to the base metal in places) i decided to go digital. This d80 has given me the best results ever, easy to use, and flexible. My only gripe is reliability. In 5 years it has been back to nikon twice. First time with a ‘f’ focus error and second time with an ‘err’ apeture coupling fault. I am sure this in not the norm, certanly my trusty fe never let me down. The nikon service centre was exemplary with their customer service the second repair was unfortunatly out of warrenty. For the born again dslr crowd this would be a great start.

Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera (18-135mm Lens Kit) : It has taken me more than 15 years to commit to a new system and a new manufacturer. Previously i was a pro using the old fd and later auto focus ranges by canon. I absolutely loved the old t-90 (still the best camera ever made in my book)and eos 1’s. I had therefore become so reliant on the eos system that when it came to change i avoided any other brand. The thing i liked about the eos system is that once you have learnt it it is intuitive and simple to use. On the other hand nikon was always a bit of a hassle for me and even though i loved the way they were so adaptable i just couldn’t justify spending thousands on a new rig. So i stuck to my guns and in the end most of the rest of the press corp followed and now canon are a ubiquitous as nikon used to be. So now it is a decade later and i have finally given in long after digital became de-rigeur. Last week i bought my first nikon (d80)in fact it is my first digital slr. I didn’t want to spend a fortune in case it was a disaster and i wanted a decent performer with all the functions i was used to but when it came down to it i guess i just fancied a change.

I have bought and owned many cameras through the years and started using digital about 15 years ago. I have owned this camera for the last 2 years my first nikon purchase i upgraded from a canon 400d. The quality of build is second to none and the the picture quality is just great on auto or manual settings the 18-135 lense is first class as you would expect 2 years ago i spent near £2000 on package with battery grip etc so this camera is now a great buy.

I purchase the d80 about 3 weeks back and i am very happy to have made this purchase. I cannot call myself an advance photographer but having done photography for the past 5 years on n80 (film slr) i am ahead of a beginner. The hand controls are amazing and in the manual mode the camera can give great results. The best thing i like is the clarity and the way camera responds to you. I would not suggest anyone to burn their money on d200 (unless you are a pro who needs those advance features). D80 is a good value for money and a fantastic equipment.

As a child i always used throw offs from my parents. Old canon or pentax 35mm basic things. Other than easier use of flash, i am well aware that an em was not fit to sit next to something like. But the em was great for me and i took many good pictures with it. I still have the em and it still works. Since those days, my em rarely sees the light of day as i am much older and i like the convienience of the digital age. I went digital first with compacts that i could carry anywhere.

I bought this camera about a year ago and its still amazing. It is perfect for me as im doing a photography degree and gives me all the control i need, but its not over complicated. My friend recently bought a d200 an he’s very happy with it but feels its just an over complicated d80. So if you are trying to decide between the two, i would suggest the d80. Also the 18-135mm lens is definatly worth going for.

Great little camera for people just starting out in dslr photography. Been using one of these for years and wanted to get another for my kids to use. My 13 year old son now takes it everywhere he goes.

Can get much better brand new dslr for much cheaper, such as the d5100 or any other model really aha.

Great camera and i’ve been having much success with my photos. Not bad for a second hand camera and very reasonable price at the same time too.

Really pleased with the camera, the photo quality is brilliant. The 135mm lens works very well on auto as i’m still finding my way around the camera but the results so far have been better than i expected to be honest.

What an excellent, reliable and robust camera. I have owned a nikon d80 for around a year now and have found it to perform excellently in all areas of photography. I took a photography course just after purchasing this camera and found that the control that i had over the camera was inspiring. But to be honest, even in automatic ‘point and shoot’ mode the photos were excellent thanks to the awesome 11 point focussing system. The battery life is incredible, the grip on the camera perfect, and the weight really gives it a sturdy feel that allows the camera to handle so well that it actually feels tailor made just for you. There is a comprehensive set of peripherals and extras available which allow the camera to grow in potential as you do. For a beginner or a serious amateur, or even an entry level pro, i cannot imagine a better camera. I have used mine in every comceivable situation and it is a joy to work with. Look at the professional reviews on the net and you’ll see what i mean. A seriously good all-rounder – buy one and you’ll see.

This is a lovely dslr launched in 2006. Therefore we have to go back to cameras available in that time where dslr have no live views and no video recording features. If we have that in mind, then we can see it is one of the best dslr for enthusiast, hobbyist or amateurs. Even i know a professional photographer who started his photography life with this camera. I have used it for years and i still love it. I have snapped quite remarkable photos using this camera. The build quality is quite tough, it has the professional camera body feeling when handling this camera and it is compatible with a lot of lenses. The only flaw i can think of is it has quite bad noise in high iso and the highest iso is only 1600 (not including the hi iso option). The images created at iso 1600 is quite grainy so you better have a speedlight flash gun or or steady tripod if shooting in the dark or even indoors. Other than that, it is a nice camera to own.

I’ve recently taken up photography in a serious way ( before it was always a couple of snap shots here and a couple there with my digital camera on holidays). After loads and loads of research, i was told that my best bet was to go with a nikon; and choose either the d40x or the d80. I went with the d80 because my photographer friend told me that it was ideal for beginners, but it also was a great camera if i decided to go further on with my hobby. It’s easy to use if you have even the tiniest of background info on dslrs and it makes taking photos an immensely fun activity. If you’re unsure about what to get and think you might want to progress to more proffesional photography i definitely reccoment the nikon d80.

Well, nikon has done it again with the d80. Although this dslr is approaching it 3rd birthday it is still a great companion for any budding photographer. I recently started photography up in january as i found a d80 and 18-135mm lens as a bargain. As of that point i had no photographic experience with a dslr. This camera is so easy to use i have been able in around 6 months to take a grade shots with this camera. The lens is a very nice companion to the body as well. It has a great focal length, but if you need a telephoto zoom for shooting sports and birds and things like that i would recommend a sigma 135-400mm f/4. 6 then you have a focal range of 18-400mm covered with these great lenes.Even though nikon has brought out the d90 and the d5000, the d80 is still a great dslr to ‘learn the ropes’ with.

This camera is proving to be such a good buy. I bought it second hand for just under £300 – when new over a £1000. All the reviews i have read,put it between 4*-5* ratings.