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THIS CAMERA FUNCTIONS PERFECTLY IN EVERY ASPECT ; I AM REALLY DELIGHTED WITH MY PURCHASE ; IT IS ALL THAT ONE WOULD EXPECT OF A NIKON CAMERA AND IT WAS VERY REASONABLY PRICED
The D80 is a consumer version of the Pro-sumer D200. While it has the same pixel count as the D200, it can ONLY shoot at 3 frames per second as against the D200's 5 FPS. I think that most photographers will conclude, as I did, that 3 FPS is quite sufficient. The camera is lightning quick in capturing the required image though. There is no discernable shutter lag at all. If your first digital camera was of the compact variety, you will know what a huge benefit this is. No more missed shots of baby's expression, the kittens leaping for the string, your son scoring the winning goal etc, etc. The viewfinder is huge, more than big enough to review accurately, the image you have just taken. You can also zoom into the tinyest portion of the image by using the navigation buttons. It is a camera body where everything comes readily to hand and is where you expect it to be. While there is a lot to learn on this, (I wouldn't describe it as a simple camera to learn), you can use it as a point and shoot in fully automatic mode if you want to. This however would not do justice to the myriad of brilliant features which enable you to make a poor picture acceptable and a good picture great. Since you are not using film and can quickly delete shots you are not happy with AND with a 2 Gb Secure Digital card inserted, you have hundreds of chances to practice with, this is a fantastic camera to learn the skills of composing and framing your shots. To sum up: If you have previously only been used to a digital compact, prepare for a major and very pleasant surprise. I cannot reccommend it highly enoughRead full review
Nikon D80: great camera, definitely a real DSLR, not like D40 or D60. I don't regret a bit (yhea, a bit expensive though...) Lens: the best thing go for the one coming on the Nikon bundle. I bought the Sigma 18-200mm, as it was on sale. Not bad at all, but the Nikon 18-135mm is way better quality images, nicer colours and gives crispier images. I bought a battery grip in another opportunity, it gives a good balance when it comes to handle the camera, but leave it if you are short of cash. And also, attaching the grip makes the camera not fit in many camera bags. I give a "Good" rating because of the lens that was coming with this second hand camera, is not "excellent", its good.