Archive for the ‘Nikon D80’ Category
Nikon D80 Tests
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 |On this page, I collect links to various tests done with the D80. Most will be by users and owners and so the level of controlled testing cannot, and should not be compared to more rigorous professional reviews of the Nikon D80. But they often present an interesting take on the camera's capabilities, and that, [...]
Nikon D80 User Impressions
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 |In addition to professional reviews, it's often helpful to read about user reports and their experiences with the camera and thoughts. Gathered here are links that point to user impressions of the Nikon D80 which I've found to be of great reading value. Buying the Nikon D80 – A first-time shopper for a Digital SLR [...]
Nikon D80 Reviews
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 |There is a multitude of reviews on the Nikon D80 to be found on the internet, but the following are the ones that I've found to be the most comprehensive or otherwise have unique bits of information. Nikon D80 Review, by Phil Askey of DPReview.com – absolutely the best review there is, with all features [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With Other Cameras
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 |It's only natural to research and compare the offerings from various cameras before making your final Nikon D80 purchase decision. Links to discussions on the Nikon D80 vs other makes are categorized below: Nikon D80 Compared With the Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi Nikon D80 Compared With the Canon EOS 30D Nikon D80 [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With The Nikon D200
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 |Compiled here are links to discussions comparing the features and functionality of the Nikon D80 vs Nikon D200. It must be borne in mind that the D80 is fundamentally similar to the more expensive D200 only in resolution and a few other areas. You'll ultimately decide which model to buy based on the pros and [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With The Canon 30D
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 |Links collected here point to discussions and debates comparing the Nikon D80 vs Canon 30D. This Canon 30D owner really likes the 0.94x D80 viewfinder compared to the 0.90x VFs of the Canon 20D / 30D. From the Canon 20D to the Nikon D200, to Canon 30D and now back in the Nikon camp with [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With The Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi
Thursday, January 25th, 2007 |Links collected here point to reviews, discussions and debates comparing the Nikon D80 vs Canon Rebel XTi. Nikon D80 pretty much shines in this Camera Labs image quality and noise tests. The review also highlights the superior optical quality of the Nikon Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED-IF AF-S DX "kit" lens vs the 400D's kit, [...]
Nikon D80 Features And Specifications
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 |Reading the specs sheet of the Nikon D80 is one thing, in-depth understanding each feature and specification is another. The links here point to discussion or articles which should yield additional insight into a particular spec. The ability to retouch images within the D80 frees the photographer up from having to do simple edits on [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With The Sony Alpha A100
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 |Links collected here point to discussions and debates comparing the Nikon D80 vs Sony A100. Anthony Cheh owns both cameras and compares the two. Read more at Nikon D80 compared with other cameras.
Nikon D80 Compared With P&S / Prosumer Digital Cameras
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 |No, it's not surprising that many are curious to know how a Nikon D80 compares to digital Point-and-Shoot cameras. I have owned (and still do) a Nikon Coolpix 4500 before purchasing the Nikon D70, and asked the very same questions. The following links point to discussions and debates on this topic. His wife prefers the [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With The Nikon D50
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 |Nikon D50 vs Nikon D80 – one reason why this is still such a hot topic for debate is because the D50 currently represents the best bang-for-the-buck Nikon digital SLR system … we're talking about approximately $480 to $530 for the Nikon D50 kit which includes the Nikkor 18-55mm lens, depending on how good your [...]
Nikon D80 Compared With The Nikon D70 / D70s
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 |Nikon D70s/ D70 vs Nikon D80 – another favorite topic of discussion, especially among current owners of the D70 / D70s. First, speaking from experience, the D70 is a camera that you'd need to coax and tweak to produce the type of pictures "the majority" would prefer, that is, bright and colourful. Images from the [...]
Amazing Nikon D80 Images
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 |This is the place for me to link up to fantastic photography by Nikon D80 users. Do leave a comment below if you've come across other noteworthy D80 pictures. Pablo Legarreta managed to capture some unbelievable cloud formations and gorgeous landscapes from Argentina – enjoy! Links to the photos #1 | #2 The UFO-style cloud [...]
SD Cards and the Nikon D80
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 |Linked here are various tips and user reviews and experiences with their SD cards. News items and relevant articles are also collected. Almost any modern-day SD card will work fine with the Nikon D80. There's never been a better time to purchase these cards than today, with ever-falling prices and huge capacities. SD cards that [...]
Nikon D80 Accessories
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 |Collected here are links to discussions and pointers on accessories to purchase along with the Nikon D80 – stuff like memory cards, camera bags, tripods, tips on which brand / model to purchase and user reviews, etc. SD Memory Cards and the Nikon D80 The battery used by D50 and D70(s) cameras wil not fit [...]
Shooting Macros With The Nikon D80
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 |Gathered here are links to tips and discussions on macro photography with the Nikon D80 – what equipment and lenses to use, lighting, technique and such. You are using the reverse lens method of macro photography with the lens reversed onto the camera via the Nikon BR-2A reversing ring, and are unable to get the [...]
Nikon D80 Camera Operational Tips
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 |Links to tips on how best to operate and care for the camera, settings and other notes on getting the most out of the Nikon D80. This guide was written for the D70, but should work equally well to check for dust on the D80 sensor. Macro Photography Tips for the Nikon D80 If your [...]
Nikon D80 Official Sites
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 |The list of sites here shouldn't be too long. These would be the main and subsidiary sites of Nikon which showcase the Nikon D80 together with additional details. Nikon-Image.com Really nice official Nikon D80 image samples at Nikon-Image.com. Lenses used for the shots were the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Macro VR, Nikkor 12-24 f/4 DX, Nikkor [...]
Lenses For The Nikon D80
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 |With so many lenses out there to choose for your D80, it gets pretty mind-numbing after a while, thumbing through specs sheets, and browsing reviews and forum threads. Linked up here are discussions, tests, articles and images which I feel could assist you in narrowing your choices down. In the end, there are no perfect [...]
Nikon D90 vs D80 Compared
Monday, January 12th, 2009 |A comparison of pros and cons of the Nikon D90 and the camera it replaces, the Nikon D80
Canon 400D / XTi vs Nikon D80
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 |Here's a comparison of the pros and cons of the Canon 400D / XTi vs Nikon D80 digital SLR cameras.
Recommended Nikon D80 User Guides
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 |Just a quick link to Thom's and Ken's Nikon D80 guides.
Ben Hermann's Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-510 User Report
Thursday, September 20th, 2007 |You'll probably not find a better user report comparing the strengths of both cameras than this forum post by Ben Hermann.