Typical price: £850
What is it: Mid-range 10.2-megapixel dSLR
What we think: Lower-end enthusiasts and newbies will love the wide choice of features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 September 2006
Tags: Nikon, Nikon D80, LCD, noise, zoom range
We like:
Excellent colour rendition and noise levels; large feature set; highly customisable; lightning-fast performance
We don't like:
Full raw editor costs extra; flash sync of 1/200 second
CNET UK judgement:
Nikon's D80, its new 10-megapixel dSLR, is a massive hit. It offers the obligatory 64mm screen and a pile of in-camera editing and custom functions. With this newest revision, Nikon has put the camera more in line with its expected audience, which spans lower-end enthusiasts, all the way down to SLR newbies
Full review:
The last time Nikon updated its mid-range dSLR, a handful of minor, but certainly welcome, updates gave us the D70s. Now, Nikon has given the camera a serious overhaul, including a new 10.2-megapixel CCD imaging sensor, an 11-area AF system (up from 5), the obligatory larger LCD screen (64mm, up from 51mm), and a pile of in-camera editing and custom functions. Continue Reading...
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