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For passionate photographers a D-SLR with a 10.2-MP DX-Format CCD, Nikon's high-resolution Image Processing Engine and 3 fps continuous firing.

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Fabulous camera! I purchased my D80 in 2007 and haven't regretted it ever. A wonderful camera with more than enough features to keep me busy for years to come. I previously owned a Nikon FE for 26 yrs but felt an upgrade to digital was necessary to keep up with the Joneses. I have taken thousands of photographs with no glitches or unwanted surprises to date. In this day and age when people desire and demand more megapixels I must say unless you want to enlarge your photos to 16X20 or billboard size this camera is all you need. I recently purchased a D70 as backup. There are stark differences between the two, but I am more than happy with the them. I do highly recommend a speedlight also (SB-600 - SB700 - SB-800 or SB-900) to provide more than adequate light to spruce up the photos you take. Although I must say the "onboard flash" on the D80 does a great job of getting the job done. I love this camera. July 2, 2012
Super The D80 has served me well for over 5 years. It has performed well in all weather conditions and has servived much heavy use. I have used thus camera A LOT and it is still going strong. If you can pick one up used, and in decent shape, do so. The prints that have been blown up to 17"x20" look really good. The only downside, and it is minor, is that the one I have shoots a little dark on auto, which can be easily ajusted. June 30, 2012
The Nikon D80 Does It All....Without Killing Your Back! I went from a Nikon N55 to an F100 then to a D100 in the mid-2000's. However, a few years ago I wanted to upgrade to a better dSLR and especially one that enabled ISO 100 for deep saturation and slower shutter speeds for landscape photography. During my research I came across the D80, which had the features I was looking for at a very reasonable price. This camera could also take just about every Nikkor lenses ever made, so my decision was made. Well, the D80 has proved to be one of the best cameras I've ever used and even with the battery pack/grip, it is still a light camera and easy to carry around all day. I have both an 18-105mm VR and 70-300mm VR lenses that I use for outdoor shooting and a Nikkor 20-30mm f/2.8 for indoor event shoots and the success rate of shots in very, very high. The camera focuses fast, and sometimes I just put it on Auto mode instead of A or P when I don't want to think about anything but getting the fleeting shot. I've also used the camera for a few paid shoots and that's where the ISO 100 really becomes indispensible....beautiful saturated colors and wonderful skin tones. The color settings on the camera can be set for different levels of saturation too. I used the Nikkor 18-105mm for studio portraits with a few strobes and the Nikkor 20-30mm f/2.8 with an SB-600 for a couple of event shoots I did. I just love the D80, and it doesn't break my back in weight either. And I wouldn't even entertain the thought of using any other lenses but Nikkor with this, or any other Nikon dSLR. June 6, 2012
Love my D80 as much as I did my F3! I was given the D80 as a Christmas gift in 2006. My wife said, "Now you can get rid of that old film thing and join the modern world." I never thought that any new fangled, plastic-bodied, digital could replace my trusty old F3. I figured this D80 thing would last maybe two years if I was lucky. But I smiled and sold the F3 to show how appreciative I was for the gift. Now here we are 6 years and thousands of images later and I haven't had a single problem or issue. I'm able to take far better photos in far more situations than I ever could with the F3. The D80 has been to the peaks of the Rockies and Andes, backpacked on the Tundra of Newfoundland, bounced around regularly in the bottom of a canoe on long back country trips. It has been frozen, rained on, carried in deserts and abused in many ways. After going through this kind of treatment, my F3 was all brassed and dented. But my D80 doesn't have a visible mark on it. I can't believe I'm as fond of this camera as I was of the F3. February 11, 2012
Great camera! I use Nikon slr's voor more then two decades now. I can't think of any brand that could give me this amount of pleasure en quality in photografy. I know others brands but Nikon is the benchmark. I bought my D80 with 18-200 ED VR a few years ago and shot thousends of pictures with it. This combination is superb. It's fast (shutter response#, lot's of options to create the best picture in any situation, operating in a way that #semi)professional camera's should do: buttons at the place you expect them, good grip, long batt.life, good viewfinder information so you don't need to take your eye of the camera, no useless functions but all the right things a (semi)pro needs to make a good quality picture. It's not afraid of a little splash of water or dust, it's a good solid camera you can even abuse and still get good pictures. I completed it with the SB-600 flash and the batt.grip for better handling and more flexibility (takes also penlite batt.). If you ever find a D80 with a good lense you should buy it! December 31, 2011
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how do i get the green tint effect in my pic

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to get geen tint effect without affecting the photo just a layer on the pic that too very glamorous
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It's better to shoot in RAW and then you can e.g. manually change the white balance while processing.
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The D80 has a Filter Effects option called Color Balance that you can increase the amount of green, red or blue, maybe this would help you. Also, you can use a editing software.
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What do you think these shades in the corners could be?

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Dear Nikon, I just bought a used D80 from Amazon with the 18-135mm. It looks in very good condition, but when I took my first pictures I discovered these shades in the corners - visible in the top right and bottom left corners. What could this be, and is it serious? I might have to seek a refund, so I would really appreciate some tips. Thank you. (I have attached two pictures - one is worse - on darker backgrounds it's not as noticeable) Thank you, again
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Please click on the link below for information about vignetting:
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It is normal for this lens when you shoot wide open, try stopping down a little to f/7-8 It is more prevalent at higher focal lengths against bright back grounds. Nothing wrong with the camera or lens.
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will the sb-600 work with the D80??

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Yes, it sure can.
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It won't turn on

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I've taken the battery out and put in my spare on, both were charged fully and it still won't turn on.
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You are welcome to send your camera for evaluation.
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a d80... i guess it's the original battery, right? well, all batteries die after a lot of usage, so i'd suggest buying a new battery.
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Why can't I change the ISR settings?

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If you're refering to the Interval Shutter Release, the D80 doesn't have the feature.
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Will this lens work?

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Hello I have a Nikon D80 and a Tamaron model 710N lens will this work on my camera?
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
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is there a software for nikon D80 to make the metering readings appear in the back display

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There's no software that will allow the D80 to do that. All the information is displayed in the control panel and while reviewing the pictures on playback mode.
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when should I make a maintenace to my Nikon D80 as I bought it 4 years ago?

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Is a good idea to send your equipment for at least a general check and clean. The times that you will need to send your camera for maintenance will depend in the type of usage.
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the auto focus unit for my d80 need to be replaced. where can i get the part?

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my camera has been in the nikon shop in miami for two months. why are they having a problem getting the part? they're telling me the auto focus unit needs replacing.
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Please get in contact with the Nikon Parts Department
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When I mount a Tamron AF XR Di 28-75 mm lens I get an FEE

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I cannot photograph or use my Tamron lens, though both list as F mount, is there a fix?
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
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No, there is no internal memory.
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D80 LCD display control panel has text on it while trying to review the photo, how do I remove the text?

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Frustrated after hours trying to remove the text to view the pictures
This is how the text goes, it appears on top of the picture, completely distracting and Unproductive thanks for your help
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While on playback press the multi selector up or down or rotate sub-commmand dial to choose photo information displayed.
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Why does my Nikon D 80 flash f E E When I try to take a picture

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Try setting the aperture ring to the smallest setting (the one written in red) or make sure the lens is completely seated and locked
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What is the shutter actuation rating for the D80? I've heard 2 different numbers. 50,000 and 100,000

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There is no way to accurately tell the total number of times your camera shutter has released. While there are third party software applications designed to read a cameras shutter count, this number is not always accurate because the shutter release times may be reset by firmware updates, or reset in the Service department if certain parts are replaced or other operations are performed.
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Can someone tell me what is the shutter life number on d80 ?

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IIRC somewhere aroung 100,000.
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Bracketing - how do I set it?

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I need to use shutter bracketing (Aperture Priority) for some architectural interior photos. Can I achieve a 1 stop variation for three frames (-1,0, +1) with the D80?
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Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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What is life of shutter?

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about 150,000 or more actuations.
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D80 lenses

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I broke my D80 lens. Appreciate your suggestion of a few replacement options (lenses). Thank you!
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Please click on the link below for the lens simulator; it will help you to make the decision on what lens you need.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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taking picture indoors under low lighting

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u would want to start and decide if u want to use flash . if not maybe a 50.mm 1.8 or 1,4 fast lens
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My D80 gives too much noise even in low ISO and high shutter speed, even while using a flash.

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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send sample images:
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Can I use a 18-55 AF-S lens on my D80 ?

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American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007 Award, July 2007

The Nikon D80 digital SLR camera recently received an American Photo Editor’s Choice 2007 Award from the editors of American Photo and Popular Photography. Editors, Russell Hart and Jonathan Barkey, named the Nikon D80 one of the top advanced digital SLRs of the year. Hart and Barkey emphasized that the D80 produced great images and was the best handling camera in the advanced digital SLR field. The large glass pentaprism viewfinder was called one of the best in its class as well. Hart and Barkey were impressed with the D80’s outstanding menu design and its in-camera editing features such as cropping and red-eye fix. The Nikon D80 was able to make quite a name for itself, even in a crowded advanced digital SLR field.


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Macworld Editors’ Choice Award, February 2007

Macworld’s Ben Long selected the Nikon D80 for his Editors’ Choice Award. Long was impressed with the D80’s “tremendous quality at a great price” and the features that the camera offered. Long admired the D80 for handling more like a high-end digital SLR and commented on how the D80 produced excellent image quality. Long concluded that the Nikon D80 has raised the bar for its competition in the sub-$1000 digital SLR market.


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February 2007, Nikon D80

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Dan Richards and Michael McNamara of Popular Photography and Imaging have awarded the Nikon D80 top honors in their 10 megapixel digital SLR shootout. Richards and McNamara were very pleased with the control and image quality of the D80. They wrote that the D80 has an “outstanding, super-sensitive 11-point AF system” and lots of image presets to help adjust and correct images within the camera. The D80 also provided excellent overall color accuracy throughout their tests and the “resolution and image detail were superb.” Richards and McNamara agreed that the D80 is “a megaton hit.”

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January/February 2007, Nikon D80

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The Nikon D80 was recently included in the PC Photo article, “Hot New D-SLRs” in their January/February 2007 issue. Mike Stensvold wrote that the D80 is not only a fast camera that can keep up with the quickest of subjects, but also offers “outstanding color and tone reproduction.” Stensvold was impressed with the camera’s many helpful features and controls such as D-Lighting, Trim, Image Overlay and monochrome settings and film effects. At the end of his review, Stensvold claimed, “Notably smaller and lighter than the D200, the D80 offers many of its features in a much lower-priced package.”

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January 2007, Nikon D80

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The Nikon D80 was included in the Last-Minute Holiday Wish List gift guide in the January 2007 issue of Men's Journal. The D80 has a “top-notch image processing engine” to go along with 10.2 megapixels and a “super fast 11-point autofocus.” The D80 also provides users with a bright 2.5-inch LCD screen and wireless flash. Men's Journal concluded that the D80 is “best for the budding pro.”

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January 2007, Nikon D80

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PC World named the Nikon D80 one of the top ten digital cameras in their January 2007 issue. Eric Butterfield called the D80 an eagerly anticipated camera that built upon the qualities that the Nikon D70 offered. Butterfield called the D80 a “fast, powerful SLR.” Image quality, battery life and overall design were given very high marks as well. Butterfield praised the D80 for offering many features such as a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, 10.2 megapixels and 7 different scene modes.

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December 2006, Nikon D80

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The Nikon D80 was featured in the “Upgrade” section of the December 2006 issue of Maxim. According to Maxim, the 10.2 megapixel D80 out performs more expensive digital SLR cameras and has “the power to snap 100 consecutive pics at three frames per second.” The writers at Maxim found that the D80 performed very well, and, in addition, offers features that advanced-level digital SLR cameras have.

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December 2006, Nikon D80

by George Schaub

George Schaub of Shutterbug magazine has recently reviewed the Nikon D80 and found the camera to be unlike any digital SLR camera that he has previously reviewed. Schaub applauded the D80 when he wrote that the “enhanced battery life is certainly a boon for those taking this camera on a hike or a long weekend’s shoot.” He concluded that the D80 is “an excellent traveling companion” due to its solid feel and strong body build.

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December 2006, Nikon D80

by Ibarionex R. Perello

Ibarionex R. Perello from PC Photo called the Nikon D80 a “small but powerful” camera. According to Perello, the D80 is a camera that packs all the key features needed to take great pictures in a compact package. Perello noted that the D80 was able to “produce sharp photographs with accurate exposure” even under the toughest conditions.

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November/December 2007, Nikon D80

by Jonathan Barkey

American Photo’s Jonathan Barkey has chosen the Nikon D80 as his Editor’s Choice in the magazine’s November issue. Barkey noted that the D80 offered good ISO range from 100 to 3200 and had wireless flash control and D-Lighting processing. Barkey commented that the D80 and the higher-end Nikon D200 shared many of the same high-end features and controls, stating that the D80 “gives you identical image quality and many of the same assets” as its higher-end relative, the D200.

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October 2006, Nikon D80

by Terry Sullivan

Terry Sullivan of PC Magazine wrote a dazzling review of the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera, stating that the camera “packs excellent performance, very good image quality, and a long zoom lens.” Overall, Sullivan was very pleased with the features and controls that the camera borrowed from the higher end Nikon D200. Sullivan comments that the Nikon D80 has been the most eagerly anticipated digital SLR released this year and concludes that the camera “doesn’t disappoint.”

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October 2006, Nikon D80

by Dave Etchells

Dave Etchells of Imaging Resource has completed a full hands-on review of the Nikon D80 and candidly writes that the Nikon D80 “is a superb photographic tool, offering value well beyond its relatively modest price point.” The build quality of the D80 was one of the focuses of Etchells’ review, and he stated that the D80 was “solidly built, well-balanced in the hand, highly responsive and delivers excellent image quality.” Etchells concludes his review with a high recommendation and describes the Nikon D80 as “one of the better cameras on the market.”