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| Based on 34 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D80 is 4.4/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below. |
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Title: Review summary of Nikon D80(10/7/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 42877 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent. Country: 
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| I4U |
Title: Nikon D80(6/3/08)Summary: One of the key advances developed for the D80 is its high-resolution image-processing engine. At its heart is a dedicated high-performance processing chip that greatly accelerates performance on... Read the full review Country:
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Title: nikon d80(3/7/08)Summary: 75 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 86 of 100. Read the full review Country:
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86.0 / 100.0 |
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Title: Nikon D80(1/14/08)Summary: 12 experts have reviewed the Nikon D80, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 7 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review Country: 
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88.0 / 100.0 |
| Testwinner US |
Title: Nikon D80(1/14/08)Summary: 12 experts have reviewed the Nikon D80, giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 7 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review Country:
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88.0 / 100.0 |
| PCWorld.com |
Title: Nikon D80(12/10/07)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: This fast and powerful SLR is significantly smaller than the D70s, and offers many features, including a status LCD. Pros: ; Excellent image quality; sturdy body, Many features, such as in-camera editing Cons: ; Price is a little high Country:
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82.0 / 100.0 |
| Digital Photography Review |
Title: Nikon D80(11/9/07)Summary: The number of cons, and the fact that there are no serious ones, is a testament to the thought and work that has gone into the D80's design. It's one of those cameras which just feels 'right and sorted' from the moment you pick it up. Things just get better the more you use the camera, you will begin to discover the usefulness of major... Read the full review Pros: ; Good large LCD monitor with wide viewing angles and removable protective cover; Auto-focus assist lamp rather than requiring flash to be raised; Status LCD panel on top of camera (we hate to see these go); Excellent build quality, tight shut lines, quality materials; Unlimited continuous shooting in JPEG mode (with a reasonably fast Cons: ; Slower maximum shutter speed (1/4000 vs 1/8000 sec) compared to D70/D70s; Price difference to the competition; Disappointing automatic white balance performance in incandescent light; Noise reduction can be intrusive, although adjustable, more grain-like appearance; Default sharpness level perhaps still a little conservative; High Country:
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Highly Recommended |
| digitalcamerareview.com |
Title: Nikon D80 User Review(6/7/07)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| HowStuffWorks |
Title: Nikon D80 SLR(3/21/07)Summary: The Nikon D80 digital SLR camera offers many high-end features, but its overall cost adds up quickly. Learn more by reading Consumer Guide's review.... Read the full review Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| Computer Active |
Title: Nikon D80 digital camera(12/6/06)Summary: Mid-priced 10 megapixel digital SLR for professional looking pictures... Read the full review Verdict: A solid camera in every sense of the word, yet atthe same time relatively compact, the D80 marries a wide array of features to auser-friendly layout. If you want crisp, vivid digital images without spending aking’s ransom, and don’t mind a camera that won’t slip into your pocket, Nikon’sflagship budget D-SLR is Country:
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5.0 / 5.0 |
| TrustedReviews |
Title: Nikon D80 10MP Digital SLR(12/5/06)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Nikon joins the entry level digital SLR party and makes it even harder for you to choose. Country:
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9.0 / 10.0 |
| Think Camera |
Title: Review: Nikon D80(12/5/06)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Although Nikon D80 is supposed to be an entry level SLR you're actually getting a camera that is better than, or equal to, some more expensive SLRs. It's got some of the same features as the Nikon D200, like the same quality settings, 11 autofocus zones with an auto-select mode and some features that the D200 doesn't have like the seven Country:
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8.0 / 10.0 |
| Stuff.tv |
Title: Nikon D80(11/15/06)Summary: The Nikon D80 is a solid, brick-house of a camera. But inside lies a soft and gentle arty side. Read the full review Verdict: Fantastic image quality overrides the bulkiness of the D80 and makes this camera a must. Country:
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5.0 / 5.0 |
| Photographyblog.com |
Title: Nikon D80(11/13/06)Summary: The Nikon D80 was one of the most hyped and eagerly anticipated 10 megapixel DSLRs announced this summer. At the time it was being favourably compared to its only other competitor, the Sony A100, but a lot has happened in recent months. There is now a plethora of sub £1000 10 megapixel DSLRs for consumers to choose from, and the Nikon... Read the full review Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| Steve's DigiCams |
Title: Steve's DigiCams(10/27/06)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| Camera Labs |
Title: Nikon D80 review Gordon Laing, September 2006(9/1/06)Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Images with high detail and low noise * Superior build quality and handling to rivals * Best viewfinder experience in its class * Superb metering, flash and AF performance Cons: ; Higher price than rival 10Mpixel DSLRs * No physical anti-dust feature * No anti-shake in standard kit * RAW adjustment software not included Country:
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86.0 / 100.0 |
| CNET.com |
Title: Nikon D80(8/31/06)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Nikon scores big with the D80, its new 10-megapixel, sub-$1,000 dSLR. Pros: ; Excellent color rendition and noise levels; large feature set; highly customizable; lightning-fast performance. Cons: ; Full raw editor costs extra; flash sync of 1/200 second. Country:
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8.0 / 10.0 |
| What Digital Camera |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: Set to fill the gap between the easy handling of the D70s and D50 models and the high resolution of the D200... Read the full review Country:
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| PC Advisor |
Title: Nikon D80 10.2Mp digital SLR cameraSummary: Read the full review Verdict: The Nikon D80 is an enthusiast's dream and is incredibly rewarding to use. You can't get much better than this without spending a thousand quid or more. Highly recommended. Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| T3 |
Title: Nikon D80 Digital SLRSummary: Nikon's Digi-SLR is one for the purist... Read the full review Verdict: Nikon's classy D80 is a step-up from rival 10MP DSLRs, but it'll cost you more. Pros: ; Loads of custom features; Good design and build quality; Great quality images Cons: ; Anti-shake lenses also cost extra; Pricier than 10MP DSLR rivals Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| Pocket-lint.co.uk |
Title: Broadband?Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Image quality, fast start up, customisable control, USB2.0 connectivity, programmable FUNC button, build, ease of use, in-camera editing, help menu system Cons: ; Pricier than competition, slower (than D70s) top shutter speed, but not much else! Country:
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9.0 / 10.0 |
| CNET.co.uk |
Title: Nikon D80 reviewSummary: : Lower-end enthusiasts and newbies will love the wide choice of features... Read the full review Verdict: 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 Pros: ; Excellent colour rendition and noise levels; large feature set; highly customisable; lightning-fast performance Cons: ; Full raw editor costs extra; flash sync of 1/200 second Country:
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8.0 / 10.0 |
| Megapixel.net |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Unlimited Continuous mode at 3 frames per second in JPEG.; Excellent 3D Colour Matrix metering.; Solidly built.; Superb image quality.; Instantly On.; Fast Autofocus.; Excellent viewfinder. Cons: ; No PC terminal for third party flash.; Complexity of some Custom options.; No RAW tools available with PictureProject, the supplied software.; Some noise above 400 ISO. Country:
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9.5 / 10.0 |
| Techradar |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: Things had become pretty static in the entry-level SLR market. We'd all got used to 6Mp cameras or 8Mp in the case of Canon and Olympus) and the trend seemed to be towards lower prices rather than higher specs.And then, in the space of just a few short weeks, we get the Sony Alpha A100 , the Nikon D80 and - just announced - the Canon EOS... Read the full review Pros: ; >10 megapixelsBetter image quality than the D50 Cons: ; >No anti-shake systemIt's pricey Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: DCRP Review: Nikon D80Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Excellent photo quality, very low noise -- though see issue below; Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD; Superb battery life; Super fast performance: fast autofocus + excellent continuous shooting mode; All the expandability you'd expect from a D-SLR; Full manual controls, and then some; Very solid for the most part; easy to hold; USB 2.0 Cons: ; Suffers a bit from button clutter; can be difficult to use; Included software doesn't allow for RAW image manipulation; Capture NX costs $150 more; Images on the soft side straight out of the camera (in my opinion); Flimsy door over memory card slot Country:
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| PC Magazine |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: If you want more zoom from a kit lens and are willing to pay just a bit more for a D-SLR, the Nikon D80 is the camera for you. Read the full review Pros: ; Excellent performance. Superb image quality. Zoom lens offers fantastic 7.5X optical zoom coverage. Great burst performance. Cons: ; Slightly more expensive than then the competition. Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| NeoCamera |
Title: Nikon D80Summary: Suddenly the 10 Megapixels market seems very crowded. The Nikon D80 competes among them with a large viewfinder, strong ergonomics, great build quality and a high-level of customization. Image quality is rather good with slightly over saturated colors for increased consumer appeal, accurate metering and accurate focusing. Noise levels and... Read the full review Pros: ; Vibrant image colors * Accurate metering and focusing * Customizable auto ISO behavior * Customizable noise reduction * Fast and responsive * Good ergonomics * Large viewfinder * Good battery life * Solid build Cons: ; General image softness * Strong softness at high-ISO * Poor automatic white-balance under artificial light * Above average noise at high ISO compared to other DSLR cameras * Price compared to competition Country:
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Excellent |
| BusinessWeek |
Title: A Nifty Nikon for Serious ShutterbugsSummary: Read the full review Country:
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| PCPhoto Magazine |
Title: Short Report: Nikon D80Summary: Much of my photography involves walking the streets of Los Angeles,looking at light, shapes and people, and searching for that specialcombination of just the right elements that make a memorablephotograph. Carrying a huge pro-end D-SLR isn’t necessary, though itmay do wonders for my ego. Instead, a smaller camera with key featureslike... Read the full review Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Nikon D80 Competitive SetSummary: See how the Nikon D80 stacks up against the Canon Rebel XTi, Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha 100. Read the full review Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Hands On: Nikon D80 DSLRSummary: Psst -- want a D200 at nearly half the price?... Read the full review Country:
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| Hardware Zone |
Title: HardWareZoneSummary: Both the Sony A100 and Nikon D80 DSLR cameras are in a class of their own. They come with different feature sets that cater to different category of photographers. One might appreciate the Sony A100's anti-dust and Super SteadyShot (SSS) features, while others might prefer a wider range of lenses and the use of dual command dials and... Read the full review Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: 10MP DSLR Shootout: Nikon D80Summary: If you're looking for top image quality for less than a grand, one of these rigs is your perfect 10. Read the full review Country:
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| Hardware Zone |
Title: HardWareZoneSummary: Read the full review Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Camera Test: Nikon D80Summary: 10.2MP and other powerful weapons at your command. Read the full review Country:
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