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Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera Review

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Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera
Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

Nikon announced D70, the six mega pixel, three and a half years ago. This was their first affordable digital SLR. Nikon D70 got very popular.

Later Nikon launched the D70s which was basically the same camera with a some improvements and tweaks that included - improved AF, wider flash coverage, higher capacity battery, larger LCD monitor.

Now Nikon presents their latest 10 megapixal Digital SLR Camera - D80.

Key features of Nikon D80

D80 carries some significant improvements compared to its previous counterparts.

This new Model - D80 features a ten megapixel DX format CCD.

  • 10.2 megapixel DX format CCD (1.5x FOV crop)
  • Image processing engine
  • 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 420 pixel sensor
  • 11-area AF system (new version of Multi-CAM 1000)
  • Custom Auto ISO (selectable maximum ISO, minimum shutter speed)
  • Configurable high ISO and long exposure noise reduction
  • Mechanical only shutter (maximum 1/4000 sec, flash sync to 1/200 sec)
  • Quoted 80 ms shutter lag (short viewfinder blackout; 160 ms)
  • Larger, brighter pentaprism viewfinder (x0.94 magnification)
  • Support for SD-HC (SD cards over 2 GB in capacity)
  • In-camera retouching
  • D-Lighting (shadow / highlight enhancement)
  • Red-eye reduction
  • Trimming
  • Monochrome
  • Filter effects
  • Small picture
  • Image overlay
  • Multiple-exposures
  • Compact body (smaller, lighter than D70/D70s)
  • Improved menu user interface
  • Higher capacity EN-EL3e battery
  • Wireless flash integration

Nikon D80 Vs D60 Vs D70

A test of the Nikon D80 will tell about its ergonomic body design and new features.

D80 Vs D60: D80 is being compared with D60 and D70 with features and price. The New Nikon D80 is undoubtedly the Best SLR Digital Camera from Nikon so far.

Comments

diogenes 16 months ago

These are pretty pricy at around £650 (about a grand US) plus extras, but I see already used models are being offered at half that. Bob

The Engineer 16 months ago

Yes, and used models are not that bad either.

mikat 16 months ago

If you're enthusiastic about finding a digital SLR camera but aren't knowledgeable about the technical specs and features of an SLR, it would do you plenty of good to see digital SLR camera reviews and guides. Reviews and guides will take you step-by-step through the essential options that come with specific camera models to assist you determine which one suits your requirements and preferences..

D80 Digital SLR Camera

The Engineer 16 months ago

I agree.

shoppingdict 7 months ago

So nice, I like this camera very much.

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