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Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera
 ( 5 Stars )The Nikon D80 camera is a great camera for anyone who wants a high performance Nikon digital SLR camera for an affordable, mid-range price. The Nikon D80 SLR comes packed with features that only a few years ago were exclusively available on much more expensive models.
At one end of the spectrum you can purchase the Nikon D80 body only, or you can get the Nikon D80 camera in a full blown package with a pretty inclusive accessory kit. These packages usually include at least one or two different Nikon lenses (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G and 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6g Nikkor Zooms), a deluxe lens care and cleaning kit, 4 Gigabyte SD memory card, a lithium ion rechargeable battery, a gadget bag, a Nikon manual and Nikon software. Heck - some packages provide full size tripods with cases, and even include an aluminum monopod!
So whether you decide to purchase the Nikon D80 body only (and slowly build up from there), or go for one of the all inclusive packages - you just can't go wrong.
Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
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Effective pixels |
10.2 million |
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Image sensor |
RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8 mm, 10.75 million total pixels |
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Image size |
L (3,872 x 2,592) / M (2,896 x 1,944) / S (1,936 x 1,296) |
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Sensitivity |
100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 |
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Storage media |
SD memory card, SDHC compatible |
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LCD monitor |
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
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Exposure metering |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering |
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Exposure modes |
Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
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Interface |
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot |
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Power sources |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional) |
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Dimensions
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Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.) |
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Weight |
Approx. 585g (1lb 5oz) without battery, memory card, or body cap or monitor cover |
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* 10.2 effective mega pixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor
* High-speed continuous shooting: 3 frames per second (fps) in bursts of up to 100 consecutive JPEG (FINE M-size or smaller) or 6 RAW (NEF) images
* Advanced high-precision, high-performance imaging processing engine with color-independent pre-conditioning
* 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions
* Refined 11-area AF system with new Auto-area AF mode and center sensor that can be switched to wide-frame operation for broader coverage
* ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure
* Seven automated Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene.
* User-selectable choice of Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white image optimization options
* Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up and approx. 80-millisecond shutter release time lag promotes fast handling
* Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/200 second
* Fast image transfer via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and SD memory card
* Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Image Overlay, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance)
* Multiple Exposure shooting option automatically produces an effect that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film
* Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including RGB Histograms
* Selectable Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion)
* SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible
* Lightweight, compact body
* High-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,700 pictures on a single charge and provides detailed battery status information. (Battery life figure determined by in-house test parameters)
* Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
* The D80 supports more than 43 AF NIKKOR lenses in addition to the growing family of DX NIKKOR lenses
* Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
* Support for Nikon's new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images
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"The Nikon D80 is an in between camera … between the Nikon D40 and D300. It really doesn’t matter what camera you use to shoot, it just has to have interchangeable lenses and be capable of shooting high resolution images. The Nikons are considered "Best in Class" by many, if not most photography buffs."
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"I have the D80, and use a 50mm f/1.4 lens to acheive narrow DOF, as well as being able to shoot in low light. I also have the kit lens, the 18-135mm, and it is actually not a bad lens at all, if you don’t shoot much architecture, that is! It does suffer from some distortion on the wide end, and in some situations shows “purple fringing” Not bad enough to stop using it, on the D80 it is my walk around lens."
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"To create different folders in the Nikon D80 camera refer to page 105 in your D80 owner’s manual. You can edit or create folders, but you must specify which folder the image files are to be saved before you take them."
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"Go for a Nikon D80 with the Nikkor 18-200mm lens and forget everything else."
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"Get a book or two on beginning photography. Learn about f stops and how they control light and DOF in your image. Also, images made with a dSLR usually benefit from some post processing in Photoshop or similar software."To create different folders with nikon D80 camera
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