Nikon D80 Review

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Nikon announced D70, the six mega pixel, two 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.

Let us Review the Nikon D80:


Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera
Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

Key features of Nikon D80:

D80 carries some significant improvements compared to its previous counterparts.

This new Model - D80 features a ten megapixal 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


The Nikon D80 Camera is on Sale now. 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 undoubly the Best SLR Digital Camera from Nikon so far.

nikon d80 review

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Joe  says:
11 months ago

Nikon D80 is the best digital slr camera from Nikon so far.

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hubber-2009  says:
11 months ago

omg i wish i had that camera. its quality is perfect.

Nikon D80 DSLR Reviews  says:
6 months ago

Just wanna to add that I really loves the image quality of the Nikon d80 comparing my previous DSLR which is the Canon xt

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