Nikon D80 Camera

By Ryanita

Nikon d80 slr CameraThe new Nikon D80′s combination of high-end features and its 18-135mm DX kit lens make a killer photographic tool for the amateur and intermediate photographer who can’t afford or justify the extra cost of the Nikon D200.

While it is very similar to its predecessor, the Nikon D70s, and sports the higher 10.2 megapixel resolution of the D200, the Nikon D80 is replete with new features and advances in overall quality that make it a great upgrade for D50 and D70 owners, plus a compelling “other choice” for those who’ve been looking at (or waiting for) a Nikon D200. Finally, because its controls are so similar to the D2X and D200, pro photographers may want to pick up a D80 as a second or third body to take along instead of their heavier pro cameras.

Photography has become a national pass time for many people. Enter any home and you will likely find volumes of photos taken to mark special occasions or just a special moment! You may find that you enjoy photography so much that you want to step it up a notch or two from the digital camera you are using now and really refine the quality of the images you take. For a job like that, you will need equipment like the Nikon D80 camera.

Features

  • Image optimization functions
  • In camera retouching
  • Burst mode
  • 10.2 mega pixels
  • 2.5 inch LCD display
  • RAW and JPEG capture

Nikon D80 High Points

  • 10.2-megapixel CCD delivering a maximum image resolution of 3,872 x 2,592 pixels.
  • SLR design with true, TTL optical viewfinder.
  • Large, bright viewfinder, thanks to pentaprism design and 0.94x magnification factor
  • 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor.
  • Interchangeable lens design, accommodates a wide range of “F” mount Nikkor lenses.
  • Manual and automatic focus modes, with adjustable 11-point AF area selection.
  • User-selectable white balance with nine modes and manual fine-tuning.
  • Program, Flexible Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes.
  • Three Color modes (actually, two in sRGB, three in Adobe RGB color space).
  • Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 30 seconds, with a Bulb setting for longer exposures.
  • X-Sync speed of 1/200 second
  • Depth of Field Preview mode.
  • Onboard flash works as a Commander, to control itself and up to two groups of remote slaves, using the Nikon Creative Lighting System.
  • TTL exposure metering with three modes
  • JPEG and RAW (NEF) file formats, as well as NEF+JPEG options.

About

A megapixel is one million pixels. This terminology is used to describe the capabilities of a digital camera. The higher the megapixels the more detail the camera can capture. For instance with the Nikon D80 Camera it can capture about 10 million pixels, this is important to image resolution however it is not the only consideration. You must look at things like shutter speed, flash and color accuracy to determine a cameras real capabilities.

The Nikon D80 Camera offers you the choice between shooting in RAW or JPEG mode. If you have never heard of either of these lets define the terms. JPEG is an image compression mode, it takes the image you shot and compresses it into a smaller file format. In the process, some of the image quality can be lost; therefore, many high-end cameras give you the option to shoot in RAW mode. This keeps the file in its original state to be edited through computer software later. Many professionals prefer this mode.

Pros

The Nikon D80 has a 2.5-inch LCD screen. This is much larger than other models and affords the user a much wider angle of vision. This is particularly helpful if the camera is mounted on a tripod.

The viewfinder is also quite a bit larger than previous models. This of course more applies to personal preference but for many it is a nice feature. The Nikon D80 Camera first came on the scene about 4 years ago and customers have overwhelmingly rated it well every since.

Two new AF-S lenses

In addition to the D80 Nikon has also announced two new lenses, the big zoom AF-S DX 18-135 mm (7.5x) is set to become the ‘Kit Lens’ (for another $300) of choice and features ED glass and a fast, quiet SWM (Silent Wave Motor), it should be available in September with the D80. The AF-S 70-300 mm VR (4.3x) offers long telephoto reach with optical Vibration Reduction and a SWM (Silent Wave Motor), it should retail for $699 and be available in October.

Two and a half years ago Nikon announced the six megapixel D70, their first affordable enthusiasts digital SLR, it proved to be a very popular camera and strong competitor to the Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel). Just fifteen months later Nikon revealed the D70s which was essentially the same camera with a some subtle tweaks (improved AF, wider flash coverage, higher capacity battery, larger LCD monitor).

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