Nikon D80 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: First of all, Nikon D80, with plastic and rubber shell, is bigger but lighter than D40 and comes with many other changes: bigger LCD, larger ISO range, in-camera retouching, multiple exposures and exposure delay, Kelvin color temperature white balance ...

Pros: Great colour, sharp pictures, speedy operation, great design

Cons: Default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, shutter speed slightly reduced

Verdict: The D80 is one of the best cameras on the market, offering exceptional image quality and a bevy of features. The default lens has some chromatic aberration issues, but aside from that, we have no issue recommending it.

Review summary: If you're looking for top image quality for less than a grand, one of these rigs is your perfect 10.

Review summary: This camera is the 10 megapixel replacement for the Nikon D70S. The excellent ergonomics of the old camera carry over into the new.

Pros: These are small points, but important -- a good, comprehensive user's manual and the transparent protector that clips on over the LCD screen that keeps it clean and free of moisture. Why don't all makers offer this gadget? So cheap, so simple and so ...

Cons: The kit lens is not up to the quality of the camera body. The Nikkor 18-135mm zoom is not particularly sharp, perhaps because of inherent low contrast. Pin cushion distortion is severe. Putting a better quality lens on the camera produced noticeable ...

Verdict: This camera is a worthy successor to the D70 and no doubt Nikon have another winner. It's a pity that once again we have been disappointed by a kit lens. This is the one area where most makers are cutting costs. It is false economy.

Review summary: The digital camera manufacturers have now got the proverbial technology 'bit' between their teeth. They're running at full gallop, releasing a succession of digital SLR cameras which offer significantly better value every six to 10 months. The Nikon ...

Pros: We were not expecting so many professional features in what is presented as a consumer-friendly enthusiast digital SLR, but there they are nonetheless. With customizability rivaling that of the much more expensive and clearly professional level Nikon ...

Cons: The standard D80 kit (body + lens) includes the Nikkor 18-135mm zoom lens. Do yourself a favor and pay for a lens upgrade. The 18-135mm zoom is competent enough and even razor sharp, but the D80 will excel when paired with the Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens ...