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Based on 29 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D80 + 18-70mm Lens Kit is 4.5/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Nikon D80

(10/12/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 44479 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
Country: US 		92.0 / 100.0
I4U Title:

Nikon D80

(6/3/08)
Summary: One of the key advances developed for the D80 is its high-resolution image-processing engine. At its heart is a dedicated high-performance processing chip that greatly accelerates performance on... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Testseek US Title:

Nikon D80

(3/7/08)
Summary: 75 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 86 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		86.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Nikon D80 Black + 18-70mm Lens Kit

(1/14/08)
Summary: 12 experts have reviewed the Nikon D80 Black + 18-70mm Lens Kit, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 7 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK 		88.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US 1/14/08
Summary: 12 experts have reviewed the , giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 7 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: US 		88.0 / 100.0
PCWorld.com Title:

Nikon D80

(12/10/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: This fast and powerful SLR is significantly smaller than the D70s, and offers many features, including a status LCD.
Pros: ; Excellent image quality; sturdy body, Many features, such as in-camera editing
Cons: ; Price is a little high
Country: US 		82.0 / 100.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Nikon D80

(11/9/07)
Summary: The number of cons, and the fact that there are no serious ones, is a testament to the thought and work that has gone into the D80's design. It's one of those cameras which just feels 'right and sorted' from the moment you pick it up. Things just get better the more you use the camera, you will begin to discover the usefulness of major... Read the full review
Pros: ; Support for SD and SDHC cards; Optional battery / portrait grip; Excellent build quality, tight shut lines, quality materials; Auto-focus assist lamp rather than requiring flash to be raised; Extremely useful, customizable automatic sensitivity (ISO); Unlimited continuous shooting in JPEG mode (with a reasonably fast card); Control over
Cons: ; Disappointing automatic white balance performance in incandescent light; Price difference to the competition; Noise reduction can be intrusive, although adjustable, more grain-like appearance; Slower maximum shutter speed (1/4000 vs 1/8000 sec) compared to D70/D70s; Default sharpness level perhaps still a little conservative; No RAW
Country: US 		Highly Recommended
Computer Active Title:

Nikon D80 digital camera

(12/6/06)
Summary: Mid-priced 10 megapixel digital SLR for professional looking pictures... Read the full review
Verdict: A solid camera in every sense of the word, yet atthe same time relatively compact, the D80 marries a wide array of features to auser-friendly layout. If you want crisp, vivid digital images without spending aking’s ransom, and don’t mind a camera that won’t slip into your pocket, Nikon’sflagship budget D-SLR is
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Nikon D80 10MP Digital SLR

(12/5/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Nikon joins the entry level digital SLR party and makes it even harder for you to choose.
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
Think Camera Title:

Review: Nikon D80

(12/5/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Although Nikon D80 is supposed to be an entry level SLR you're actually getting a camera that is better than, or equal to, some more expensive SLRs. It's got some of the same features as the Nikon D200, like the same quality settings, 11 autofocus zones with an auto-select mode and some features that the D200 doesn't have like the seven
Country: UK 		8.0 / 10.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Nikon D80

(11/15/06)
Summary: The Nikon D80 is a solid, brick-house of a camera. But inside lies a soft and gentle arty side. Read the full review
Verdict: Fantastic image quality overrides the bulkiness of the D80 and makes this camera a must.
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
Photographyblog.com Title:

Nikon D80

(11/13/06)
Summary: The Nikon D80 was one of the most hyped and eagerly anticipated 10 megapixel DSLRs announced this summer. At the time it was being favourably compared to its only other competitor, the Sony A100, but a lot has happened in recent months. There is now a plethora of sub £1000 10 megapixel DSLRs for consumers to choose from, and the Nikon... Read the full review
Country: US 		4.5 / 5.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(10/27/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Camera Labs Title:

Nikon D80 review Gordon Laing, September 2006

(9/1/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Images with high detail and low noise * Superior build quality and handling to rivals * Best viewfinder experience in its class * Superb metering, flash and AF performance
Cons: ; Higher price than rival 10Mpixel DSLRs * No physical anti-dust feature * No anti-shake in standard kit * RAW adjustment software not included
Country: US 		86.0 / 100.0
Megapixel.net Title:

Nikon D80


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Instantly On.; Fast Autofocus.; Excellent viewfinder.; Unlimited Continuous mode at 3 frames per second in JPEG.; Superb image quality.; Solidly built.; Excellent 3D Colour Matrix metering.
Cons: ; No PC terminal for third party flash.; Some noise above 400 ISO.; Complexity of some Custom options.; No RAW tools available with PictureProject, the supplied software.
Country: UK 		9.5 / 10.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Nikon D80 review


Summary: : Lower-end enthusiasts and newbies will love the wide choice of features... Read the full review
Verdict: Nikon's D80, its new 10-megapixel dSLR, is a massive hit. It offers the obligatory 64mm screen and a pile of in-camera editing and custom functions. With this newest revision, Nikon has put the camera more in line with its expected audience, which spans lower-end enthusiasts, all the way down to SLR newbies
Pros: ; Excellent colour rendition and noise levels; large feature set; highly customisable; lightning-fast performance
Cons: ; Full raw editor costs extra; flash sync of 1/200 second
Country: UK 		8.0 / 10.0
T3 Title:

Nikon D80 Digital SLR


Summary: Nikon's Digi-SLR is one for the purist... Read the full review
Verdict: Nikon's classy D80 is a step-up from rival 10MP DSLRs, but it'll cost you more.
Pros: ; Good design and build quality; Loads of custom features; Great quality images
Cons: ; Pricier than 10MP DSLR rivals; Anti-shake lenses also cost extra
Country: UK 		N/A
PC Advisor Title:

Nikon D80 10.2Mp digital SLR camera


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The Nikon D80 is an enthusiast's dream and is incredibly rewarding to use. You can't get much better than this without spending a thousand quid or more. Highly recommended.
Country: UK 		4.5 / 5.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Nikon D80


Summary: Set to fill the gap between the easy handling of the D70s and D50 models and the high resolution of the D200... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Image quality, fast start up, customisable control, USB2.0 connectivity, programmable FUNC button, build, ease of use, in-camera editing, help menu system
Cons: ; Pricier than competition, slower (than D70s) top shutter speed, but not much else!
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
PCPhoto Magazine Title:

Short Report: Nikon D80


Summary: Much of my photography involves walking the streets of Los Angeles,looking at light, shapes and people, and searching for that specialcombination of just the right elements that make a memorablephotograph. Carrying a huge pro-end D-SLR isn’t necessary, though itmay do wonders for my ego. Instead, a smaller camera with key featureslike... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

10MP DSLR Shootout: Nikon D80


Summary: If you're looking for top image quality for less than a grand, one of these rigs is your perfect 10. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Hardware Zone Title:

HardWareZone


Summary: Both the Sony A100 and Nikon D80 DSLR cameras are in a class of their own. They come with different feature sets that cater to different category of photographers. One might appreciate the Sony A100's anti-dust and Super SteadyShot (SSS) features, while others might prefer a wider range of lenses and the use of dual command dials and... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
NeoCamera Title:

Nikon D80


Summary: Suddenly the 10 Megapixels market seems very crowded. The Nikon D80 competes among them with a large viewfinder, strong ergonomics, great build quality and a high-level of customization. Image quality is rather good with slightly over saturated colors for increased consumer appeal, accurate metering and accurate focusing. Noise levels and... Read the full review
Pros: ; Vibrant image colors * Accurate metering and focusing * Customizable auto ISO behavior * Customizable noise reduction * Fast and responsive * Good ergonomics * Large viewfinder * Good battery life * Solid build
Cons: ; General image softness * Strong softness at high-ISO * Poor automatic white-balance under artificial light * Above average noise at high ISO compared to other DSLR cameras * Price compared to competition
Country: US 		Excellent
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Nikon D80


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Very solid for the most part; easy to hold; Useful features for beginners like D-Lighting, redeye removal, help system; Full manual controls, and then some; LCD info display with backlight; Customizable menus and button; Superb battery life; Super fast performance: fast autofocus + excellent continuous
Cons: ; Images on the soft side straight out of the camera (in my opinion); Suffers a bit from button clutter; can be difficult to use; Included software doesn't allow for RAW image manipulation; Capture NX costs $150 more; Flimsy door over memory card slot
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

Nikon D80 Competitive Set


Summary: See how the Nikon D80 stacks up against the Canon Rebel XTi, Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera Test: Nikon D80


Summary: 10.2MP and other powerful weapons at your command. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Hardware Zone Title:

HardWareZone


Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		4.5 / 5.0
BusinessWeek Title:

A Nifty Nikon for Serious Shutterbugs


Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

Hands On: Nikon D80 DSLR


Summary: Psst -- want a D200 at nearly half the price?... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A

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