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| Based on 27 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D80 Black + 2048MB 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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Title: Review summary of Nikon D80(9/6/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 37530 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent. Country: 
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| 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:
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| 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: ; Optional battery / portrait grip; Vibrant color response, similar hues to other digital SLR's; Fast, accurate auto focus (11 area sensor, similar to the D200); Good battery life, battery design provides detailed information to camera; Built-in wireless flash commander; In-camera retouching features including D-Lighting and Red-eye Cons: ; Disappointing automatic white balance performance in incandescent light; No RAW adjustment with supplied PictureProject, only simple conversion; High sensitivity (ISO) noise levels higher than Canon EOS 400D; Price difference to the competition; Noise reduction can be intrusive, although adjustable, more grain-like appearance; Default Country:
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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: 
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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:
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9.0 / 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:
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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:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| Steve's DigiCams |
Title: Steve's DigiCams(10/27/06)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| 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:
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86.0 / 100.0 |
| T3 |
Title: Nikon D80 Digital SLRSummary: 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: ; Great quality images; Loads of custom features; Good design and build quality Cons: ; Anti-shake lenses also cost extra; Pricier than 10MP DSLR rivals Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| CNET.co.uk |
Title: Nikon D80 reviewSummary: : 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:
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8.0 / 10.0 |
| Megapixel.net |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Fast Autofocus.; Solidly built.; Superb image quality.; Excellent viewfinder.; Excellent 3D Colour Matrix metering.; Instantly On.; Unlimited Continuous mode at 3 frames per second in JPEG. Cons: ; Complexity of some Custom options.; Some noise above 400 ISO.; No RAW tools available with PictureProject, the supplied software.; No PC terminal for third party flash. Country:
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9.5 / 10.0 |
| Think Camera |
Title: Review: Nikon D80Summary: Read the full review Verdict: The D80 is a dream of a camera, packed with features and bursting with technology. It's a bit like a pup - responsive, fun to be with and eager to please. But like most pets you'll get more out of it, the more you put in. There's a lot of technology wrapped up inside and you'll have to put in the homework to maximise its (and your) Country:
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8.0 / 10.0 |
| PC Advisor |
Title: Nikon D80 10.2Mp digital SLR cameraSummary: 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:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| What Digital Camera |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: 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:
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| 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:
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9.0 / 10.0 |
| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Nikon D80 Competitive SetSummary: See how the Nikon D80 stacks up against the Canon Rebel XTi, Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha 100. Read the full review Country:
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| NeoCamera |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: 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:
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Excellent |
| PCPhoto Magazine |
Title: Short Report: Nikon D80Summary: 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:
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| PC Magazine |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: If you want more zoom from a kit lens and are willing to pay just a bit more for a D-SLR, the Nikon D80 is the camera for you. Read the full review Pros: ; Excellent performance. Superb image quality. Zoom lens offers fantastic 7.5X optical zoom coverage. Great burst performance. Cons: ; Slightly more expensive than then the competition. Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| BusinessWeek |
Title: A Nifty Nikon for Serious ShutterbugsSummary: Read the full review Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: 10MP DSLR Shootout: Nikon D80Summary: 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:
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| Hardware Zone |
Title: HardWareZoneSummary: 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:
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| Hardware Zone |
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: DCRP Review: Nikon D80Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Very solid for the most part; easy to hold; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD; AF-assist lamp; Excellent photo quality, very low noise -- though see issue below; LCD info display with backlight; Super fast performance: fast autofocus + excellent continuous shooting mode; Useful features for beginners like Cons: ; Images on the soft side straight out of the camera (in my opinion); Included software doesn't allow for RAW image manipulation; Capture NX costs $150 more; Flimsy door over memory card slot; Suffers a bit from button clutter; can be difficult to use Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Camera Test: Nikon D80Summary: 10.2MP and other powerful weapons at your command. Read the full review Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Hands On: Nikon D80 DSLRSummary: Psst -- want a D200 at nearly half the price?... Read the full review Country:
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