Nikon D80
When Nikon released the d70 model of their midrange dSLR line up, only a handful of small changes were reported in the products. With the Nikon d80 however, several major changes have been made. To start, the Nikon d80 has a 10.2 megapixel CCD image sensor with an 11-area AF system, for the best resolution. The LCD screen is larger, now measuring 2.5 inches. Along with more impressive processing power, the Nikon d80 also has many in-camera editing features and custom designed functions. The new Nikon d80 targets lower-end enthusiasts, meaning photographers who are interested in upgrading from the weaker SLR digital cameras of the d70 and d50 models.

Negatives About The Nikon D80 Digital Camera
The Nikon d80 camera for sale does have a slower shutter top shutter speed, down from 1/8,000 second to 1/4,000 second. It also has a slower flash sync speed of 1/200 second instead of the 1/500 second that the d70 model from Nikon offers. How will these specifications be felt in image quality? It may bother some sports or action shooters who grew accustomed to the super fast shutter of the d70 model, or who like to freeze movement with fast burst of flash. However, in terms of photo quality, you will most likely not notice any difference.

The Nikon d80 camera case, while more powerful than the d70, is actually smaller in dimensions. Most buttons to control and access manual camera functions are in the same place as the physical design is very similar. One handy feature is the retouch menu which lets users edit their photos while still using the camera. These effects include resizing, cropping, red eye reduction, filter effects or monochrome. This feature even allows an option to overlay images, letting you put on image on top of another and set the opacity for a smooth blend. Editing options are limited of course, and while still fun, these editing functions can't really replace your home PC.

Counting Nikon D80 Camera Accessories
The Nikon d80 digital camera includes attachments such as optional vertical grips like the MB-D80, and SD-HC support that allows for larger memory cards. One negative is in the Capture NX software, which is directly connected to full raw control, and unfortunately does cost extra for the spoiled photographer, who is used to all-in-one deals.

The Nikon d80 did well in most performance tests. The The Nikon d80 video/digital SLR camera blows away the competition when it comes to speed. The model took 0.1 seconds to power up and capture its first image. Subsequent shots took 0.3 seconds without a flash and 1 second with the flash turned on. Raw shots were just as fast at 0.3 seconds, which is unusual for many cameras. The shutter lag was also minimal, measuring 0.45 seconds and 0.9 seconds in low contrast lighting. Continuous shooting and image quality was also impressive, especially when compared to competing cameras. The 18-135 mm lens also impressed in reviews, with no colored fringing.

There is no way to buy a cheap Nikon d80 camera. A Nikon d80 camera is well over a $1,000 with additional accessories and lenses available. But it's the camera to beat when it comes to high quality photos and fast, efficient performance.