A Short Review of the Nikon D80

Announced in 2006, the Nikon D80 is an outstanding interchangeable-lens 10.2-megapixel DSLR and heir to the wildly popular 6.1-megapixel D70s. It serves up mechanized operation and sophisticated features, made to make happy photography fans with the fervor to take lovely photographs. Using the D80, Nikon provides a extensive DSLR lineup where there’s something for almost each segment and price category. This superb tenderfoot having a promising spot between the low to midrange DSLR categories of the D70s and D200. The D80 is certainly the unsurpassed Nikon camera yet for its entry-level status and is strongly proposed for beginners graduating to the DSLR scene.

The D80 has a startup time of 0.18 seconds, a 2.5 inch LCD TFT screen that comes with 170 degree viewing, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, configurable Auto ISO, SD card, in-camera image retouching and 11 point Auto Focusing. Though not endorsed as an action camera per se, the D80 can in spite of everything provide 3 frames per second (fps) for up to 100 shots in Normal JPEG mode, the kind you will make use of for snapshot prints and e-mail. It is also up-to-date with Nikon’s wireless flash and remote operation features. The novel 11-area AF acquisition area brings focus at a quicker pace than we’ve always seen in this class of camera. You can make use of all 11 targets or switch the center target to wide frame operation, an superb mode to expand coverage.

Not only does the Nikon D80 possess the mind-boggling lasting power of a freshly charged battery that presents 2700 exposures with one charge, the camera too has a horde of Image Optimization choices that confer you variations on aperture, shutter speed and image color renditions as well. Its inventive user interface offers easier access to impressive and easy to use enhancement tools. It was very uncomplicated to make out the controls and swiftly effect amendments to things that are of concern. Brilliant ergonomics make this camera a joy to manoeuvre.

Making use of both the kit lens, the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX and Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor provide a whole lot of versatility in the shots. The kit lens is ideal for good lighting as well as outdoor shots that might require zoom or a wide angle and does not require a higher aperture.

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor offers a greater depth of field by means of its higher aperture and is better for low light and portrait shots. Together they cover 99% of all you might require to take the majority of pictures.

The kit lens, the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX is the answer to a low-priced lens with over average quality. It feels a whole lot solid than most other kit lens presented with rival dslrs and presents a focus ring that is placed further back and not as complex to operate. Not only are the kit lens more ergonomic for the photographer, the optics incorporated with this lens are better also. And, the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX is the same as to 27-200 in 35mm photography. It works great, zooms well, and balances in a good way. The Silent Wave Motor is soft, high-speed and smooth, and gives immediate manual focus. The internal focus is seamless for anyone using polarizing filters and even provides for a more useful tulip shaped lens hood. Most importantly, image quality is fantastic!

To conclude, the D80 is an tremendous traveling buddy. It has a solid feel plus resilient body build, yet is not a pain on your shoulder or pack. Almost everything you need for field work is available right from the body, with the menu giving other layers of goodies. At 10+ megapixels it certainly provides sufficient resolution for large-scale prints, to add the color rendition and sharpness out of the box is admirable. The camera has the ability to attract both the step-up and even advanced amateur, what with its Digital Vari-Program modes together with as many overrides and rendition choices as even the most trying user may possibly require. With 11 AF points the D80 exceeds its rivals as well as serves up a larger scale of adaptability as to where it is able to focus.