Nikon D80 with 18-70mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera
78 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
+ This digital camera scores high on build quality. - It has no outstanding negative points.
“An excelent dslr camera. i looked at the canon d400 and , while it produces…”
Mark, Scarborough
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Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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first time user with slr camera so digitutor on internet helped a lot
enjoying the experience
good feel, robust
- maybe i have started with too intricate a camera(too many features for beginner)
purchased 24 Dec 2006
Mark, Scarborough
Score 10.0/10+ An excelent DSLR camera. I looked at the Canon D400 and , while it produces excellent results, I found it just a little too small to hold comfortably.
- None found yet.
purchased 23 Dec 2006
Carina, Badger
Score 9.0/10+ This camera was a great investment. The features have allowed me to experiment more with my (amateur) photographic creativity, and the image quality is superb.
- nothing major encountered as yet...
purchased 11 Oct 2006
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ I haven't had time to explore the full capability of this camera but I'm delighted with its performance so far.
- The included software is of little value. Capture NX, or a modified version that would allow you some degree of manipulation of raw files, should be provided as part of the bundle.
purchased 13 Dec 2006
Mark, Southampton
Score 9.0/10+ Style, weight.
- It would be helpful if Nikon also sold a helpbook for those of us who are new to the photography game i.e. functions and what they are for. I see that they sell one in the USA but not UK.
purchased 16 Nov 2006
Darren, Ilfracombe
Score 10.0/10+ My first DSlr this and I feel I made the right choice. Camera has a real quality feel to it and the packaged lense I feel is excellent, I've acheived some good pictures from this camera
- None I can think of.
purchased 23 Jan 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ Easy to use and understand all the features on the camera. Good autofocus and build.
- 3D matrix metering is not always that accurate but then spot metering is an option.
purchased 25 Jan 2007
Nick, Southampton
Score 9.0/10+ Great feel. A little practice and you forget that the camera is there. Fast response, great viewfinder and good image processing.
- VR in lenses costs more pounds but new 50 - 200 should help. Not the cheapest.
purchased 31 Jan 2007
Zoe, Cheltenham
Score 10.0/10+ This camera has helped me find my enthusiasm for photography again. The D80 is easy to use, comfortable to hold and produces amazing quality pictures.
- There aren't enough hours in the day to use it as much as I would like!!
purchased 24 May 2007
Andy, Sheffield
Score 9.0/10+ Excellent Kit lens, familiar Nikon Controls, Fast shooting & warm up.
- Nothing Significant - more expensive than Canon and Sony but worth it
purchased 18 Mar 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ Quality images. Handles well. Very easy to use in auto mode, but offers good range of features to explore if desired. Robust build. Built-in flash very useful, and surprisingly effective.
- Nothing of concern. SD cover occsaionally pops open unintentionlly, and power switch is easy to turn on when packing camera away.
purchased 05 May 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10+ All the photographic controls are easy to use. Flash, with the SB-800, is very effective and can be wireless. Spot metering is a nice feature.
- The mode dial on the top left of the camera can rotate when you are running around and can lead to missed pictures: it caused me to botch some shots when it moved from aperture priority to manual.
purchased 29 May 2008
Mike, St Albans
Score 9.0/10+ The D80 is a beautiful camera to handle - everything fits so neatly. It's quite heavy but that's the price of good build and a decent size. The Nikon 18 - 70 lens is great - very well made and a bargain when bought with the camera. Very good image quality
- Nothing that's actually bad. There's a lot to learn - even after a couple of months I only feel I'm using a small part of the potential of the camera.
purchased 02 Sep 2007
Michael, Biggleswade
Score 10.0/10+ I am extremely pleased with the camera NIKON D80 +18-70mm lens The picture quality is superb Easy to use and hold ( a very nice camra )
- None found
purchased 14 Apr 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ This is a supremely comfortable camera to use. Instantly feels good in the hands compared to the Canon 400D, which goes a long way to helping taking good shots. Very impressive images, also.
- None, other than wanting to spend more money on buying accessories for it!
purchased 28 Apr 2007
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Expert reviews for Nikon D80 with 18-70mm lens
PC Advisor expert review
For keen photographers with a little money to spend, the Nikon D80 is likely to be the camera of choice. The question really is whether you have the photographic skills to stretch this highly capable digital SLR. Updated with price cut: 5 November 2007.
This Nikon D80 with 18-70mm lens review continued on PC Advisor
reviewed 05 Nov 2007
TechRadar expert review
Features The Nikon D80 replaces the D70s, the camera that Nikon pitched one rung above the D50. And it does it with some style, hiking the resolution from six to ten megapixels, adding a high-quality 2.5-inch LCD and a very big and clear viewfinder (taken from the D200). It matches the Canon EOS 400D for shooting speed (3fps) though not quite for buffer capacity (up to 100 JPEG shots but only 6 NEF (RAW) files). Other features include in-camera photo enhancements like D-Lighting (shadow enhancement), red-eye removal and filters. Performance The D80's colour is a little richer and more…
This Nikon D80 with 18-70mm lens review continued on TechRadar
reviewed 07 Dec 2006
Product Features
Camera Type
 
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SLR |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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10.2 |
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.5 |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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1 |
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Face Recognition
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No |
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Image Stabilisation
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No |
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Colour
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Black |
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
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Media Format
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SDHC Card |
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Media Format
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SD Card |
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PictBridge
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Yes |
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Macro Mode
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Yes |
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Video Recorder
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No |
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Manual Focus
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Yes |
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Timer
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Yes |
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Under Water
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No |
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Dimensions (mm)
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103x132x77 |
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Weight (g)
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585 |
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Flash
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Yes |
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Body Only
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No |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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3872x2592 |
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/4000 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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30" |
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f3.5-5.6 |
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Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1
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62 |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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WiFi
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No |
Also known as: Nikon D80 + 18-70mm lens
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Manufacturer's Description
* 10.2 effective megapixel 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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