Nikon has produced another winner with the Nikon D80, reinforcing the strength of its DSLR line-up. The D80 is a worthy successor to the incredibly popular D70. If you are keen to progress your photography with a DSLR, or even want to produce better-quality images than you could with your previous Nikon, the D80 offers a cheaper alternative to the D200.
| Design | 19/20 |
|---|---|
| Image Quality | 18/20 |
| Performance | 18/20 |
| Value | 18/20 |
| Features | 18/20 |
| Overall Score | 91% |
On sale: 10th May
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January 22 05:37
nikonian
very good review well done i am going to buy one secondhand
July 23 18:34
David Arrowsmith
I took the plunge and bought A D80 second hand as a partner for my D40. I am very happy with it and have no complaints apart from the usual Nikon tendency to over-expose in bright conditions but this is easily overcome with a touch of exposure compensation. The camera handles well, seems rugged enough even with a plastic body and at last I can use auto-focus with my 28mm and 50mm non- AFS Nikon lenses! If anyone is considering getting a used one of these, don't hesitate. As long as it is in good condition and does not have too many actuations then it is a great camera for a lot less than the current new entry level models. I got mine for £245 with an 18-135mm lens. The D90 replacement is a lot more expensive and is not that much better apart from offering a video mode.
August 11 23:54
HB KAHN
I OWN THIS MODEL ALONG WITH THE NIKON D50..I AM VERY PLEASED WITH BOTH MODELS AS I AM WITH MY SONY MODELS A33 AND 380. I JUST BOUGHT THE NEW SIGMA 50MM F1.4 LENS FOR MY SONY BASED ON YOUR RATING OF IT. I FIND YOUR RATINGS HARD ON THE MFG. THEREFORE, THESE PRODUCTS HAVE TO BE GREAT! CURRENTLY I USE A MINOLTA 50MM F1.7 LENS. AND THAT IMAGE DOESN'T COME ANY SHARPER. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN YOUR RATING OF THAT LENS IF YOU HAVE THOSE OLD RECORDS....
November 16 18:21
john mitchell
I have a Nikon D80 and I am considering a Sigma 150-500mm lens. It states in the lens review that HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) is required on the camera. Does the D80 have this functionality?