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Reviews of the Nikon D80 (with 18-135mm lens)

  • 9.0

    trustedreviews.com

    Review Summary: The D80 is another superb camera in Nikon's increasingly impressive DSLR range. It is expensive and complicated, but it is also extremely well made, incredibly versatile and capable of fantastic picture quality. However it is surrounded by some very ...

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  • 10

    pcpro.co.uk

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  • No Rating

    shutterbug.com

    By George Schaub | December 1, 2006

    Review Summary: Our testing method is such that we don't feel the need to get into minutiae unless there's a problem that might get in the way of your making great images with this or any camera, and concentrate on what makes it unique. For the D80 it's the extension ...

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  • 8.2

    pcworld.com

    By Ben Long | November 18, 2006

    Review Summary: Though it costs more than the Digital Rebel XTi and the DSLR-Alpha 100K, the Nikon D80 delivers a lot more features, too. If you're considering the Canon EOS 30D, you should take a close look at this camera. Nikon and Canon camera layouts differ and ...

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  • 10

    stuff.tv

    Review Summary: The Nikon D80 is a solid, brick-house of a camera. But inside lies a soft and gentle arty side.

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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

Part number: SLR1147

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - SLR
  • Width 5.2 in
  • Depth 3 in
  • Height 4.1 in
  • Weight 1.3 lbs

Main Features

  • Resolution 10.2 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 10,750,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
  • Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100-3200
  • Shooting Programs Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Night landscape
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
  • X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, 3D color matrix, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
  • Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
  • White Balance Bracketing Yes
  • Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
  • Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Film speed, Flash mode, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Red-eye reduction, Memory card status, Picture resolution, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
  • Still Image Format JPEG, NEF (RAW), RAW + JPEG
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Pop-up flash
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Flash exposure bracketing

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 135 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX
  • Focal Length 18 mm - 135 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 202.5 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL phase detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
  • Min Focus Range 17.7 in
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
  • Optical Zoom 7.5 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual
  • Lens Construction 13 group(s) / 15 element(s)
  • Filter Size 67 mm
  • Lens System Mounting Nikon F
  • Features ED glass, Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), Internal focusing system

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Text input to Exif header, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Field Coverage 95%
  • Magnification 0.94x
  • Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1
  • Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
  • LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Frame counter, Shutter speed, Metering system, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 230,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
  • Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap
  • Cables Included Video cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3e
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

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