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Well the news of today was definitely the new DSLR from Nikon - the D80.
A number of websites have published 'hands on previews/reviews' already which will give you some hints about whether the Nikon D80 is a camera to buy or not.
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Here's what they say:
Let's Go Digital previews the Nikon D80 and writes - 'The Nikon D80 is an extremely interesting digital SLR camera and offers both amateur and hobby photographers lots of creative possibilities to be able to practise digital photography in all its aspects. If the Nikon D200 was just a bit too advanced, the Nikon D80 has a perfect combination of high resolution and top quality reflex techniques. For the time being our observations are based on experiences with a pre-production model and we will have to wait for the production model before we can draw a definite conclusion. Our first experiences with the Nikon D80 were overwhelmingly positive and it looks as if Nikon will repeat the successes of the D200 with the Nikon D80. I am pleased to see that Nikon can react quickly to the rapidly changing DSLR market and produce a camera like the Nikon D80 that can demand a prominent place at this time. The Nikon D80's multifaceted character and techniques say a lot about the speed with which Nikon can integrate high quality techniques from the professional range into the amateur series of cameras. The DSLR market fluctuates continuously and by breaking into the high resolution DSLR segment, Nikon has made it interesting for consumers to step into it. In any case, Nikon is ready for them!"'
DP Review has posted their hands on preview and writes - 'The control layout at the rear of the D80 is less like the D70 and more like the D50, although even compared to it there are some differences. Just as with the D50 three of the buttons running down the left side of the LCD monitor have dual-purpose, in shooting mode they allow you to set White balance, ISO sensitivity and Image Quality / Size, in Playback mode the provide other functions. Sensibly on the right side the D50's Erase button has become 'OK' and the Enter button is gone for good. Press and hold the erase and metering (top of camera) buttons, release and repeat to format the SD card.'
Imaging Resource previews the D80 and writes - 'In our limited time with it thus far, it impressed us with its solid feel and responsive handling, as well as for just how much of the D200's capabilities it incorporates. The D200 was an enormously impressive camera, making it arguably more impressive that Nikon managed to cram so many of its advanced features into a body selling for $700 less. In the back-and-forth battle between the two giants, Nikon has once again thrown down the gauntlet to Canon, with an exceptionally capable camera (sporting an unusually capable kit lens as well), at a very aggressive price.'
Compare prices from around the web on the Nikon D80
Get the latest price on the Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)
Get the latest price on the Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Get the latest price on the Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Posted by Darren in our Reviews category on August 09, 2006