Nikon D80
(The Nikon D80 currently typically sells for less than $750)
Nikon’s D80 has impressed more than a few experts, who seem to agree that it’s a whole lotta camera for not-a-lotta money, making it a good choice for DSLR newbies and the serious amateurs alike.
The D80 features a fast new high-resolution image processing engine and a host of image functions that draw on the latest advances in digital technology to extend your creative freedom. It inherits advanced autofocus and auto exposure performance from Nikon’s award winning D-SLRs, the D200 and the D2Xs and it all comes packed into a lightweight body that is easy to use and comfortable to handle.
CNET:
“With 10.2 megapixels, lightning-fast performance, high-quality images with very low noise, and a heaping pile of convenience features, Nikon’s D80 will not disappoint”. (full review)
Digital Camera HQ:
“Stunning quality … a welcome addition to Nikon’s already superb line”. (full review)
PopPhoto.com:
“Its 11-point auto focus system is the most sophisticated for the money”. (full review)
DC Resource:
“The Nikon D80 is a fairly inexpensive digital SLR that packs spectacular performance and excellent image quality into a well-built, solid camera”. (full review)
imaging resource:
“The new Nikon D80’s combination of high-end features and its 18-135mm DX kits lens make a killer photographic tool for the amateur and intermediate photographer”. (full review)
DPReview:
“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.” (full review)
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