Owners Ratings:
Nikon D80 (Overall)

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Average rating (177 responses)

 Construction()()()()()() 4.62
 Features()()()()()() 4.66
 Image quality()()()()()() 4.49
 Ease of use()()()()()() 4.57
 Value for money()()()()()() 4.41
 Overall()()()()()() 4.55

Owners Opinions: Nikon D80

NamePostedOpinion preview
JukkaV29 Sep 09D80 was my first DSLR (at december 2006 if recall correctly) and ...
Misha Hoichman24 Sep 09A good, solid camera, loosing the battle to the new generation ...
dangona3 Aug 09(No text)
dholl14 Jun 09Feature-rich and perhaps the best IQ from the Dxx range (tho`I ...
maytowire28 May 09Occasional shooting for fun or for special events? highly ...
highlowtide10 May 09The Nikon D80 is reliable and ready to go at any photo op in all ...
akbary septianto3 May 09i have used this camera for 2 years, and having nothing to ...
mjcg582 May 09After 3 years of use, what can i say?Excellent Camera!!!
PB PM28 Mar 09I've been using the D80 since the end of October, it is my first ...
SergeKo28 Mar 09Comparing to D50 not much an ungrade in terms of image quality. ...
sap16 Feb 09Excellent. I think at this point in time, with the D90 on the ...
Ramon Almazan6 Oct 08got a lot of nice cool tips from kenrockwells user's guide. ...
Prit25 Aug 08Switched from the little D40 to the D80 after using the former ...
CyberSaint8 Aug 08This camera is a starter camera for me in my venture into ...
lunaticois1224 Jul 08Simply the Best Dslr to consider if you want to begin seriously ...
Greg Nuspel30 Jun 08As someone returning to photography this is my first step into ...
rdy4flt17 Jun 08I've had my D80 for about 4 months now and I love it. I'm still ...
Hussien Siam8 Jun 08I have been using this Camera for almost 5 months now, and i ...
klebenhern11 May 08This is my first DSLR. I just received 2 days ago. Overall, its ...
Honda_Crunch8 May 08I purchased the D80 with the kit lens 18-135mm and Speedlight ...
Ebo7 May 08This is my second DSLR camera. I purchased D80 one month ago. I ...
Gene J. Paull4 May 08I entered the D80 world late, having purchased about a month ...
thequacksoflife1 May 08Produces good images. very comfortable to hold, nice weight and ...
letulouie27 Apr 08(No text)
Dreamon8127 Apr 08Great camera, I used it for 10 months.Its very comfortable, ...
leonardaus26 Apr 08(No text)
Unasyn19 Apr 08Excellent!
carlton1238 Apr 08Use mainly with 18-200VR lens. I do get an amount of ...
rhlpetrus19 Feb 08Great dependable camera. Nikon also offers very good lens ...
donahugh16 Feb 08Originall having a F3/FE2 I've been seeking a digital ...
61austinmini8 Feb 08I purchased the D80 bundle with 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lens. I ...
OldRedFox7 Feb 08A wonderfully solid camera. The image quality is near pro, ...
Daniel Zambori5 Feb 08Positive aspects:Great ergonomics - really becomes an extension ...
minktoast30 Jan 08Beautifully built camera. Perfect size for me - not too big, not ...
segiy31 Dec 07The only question i really have asked my self since buying this ...
wtravlr131 Dec 07Have come from using the D-70 (a bit large and heavy) to the ...
ArendJan19 Dec 07Having used the camera intensively for more than half a year ...
XProPhoto1 Dec 07After having put this camera to use not long after purchase I ...
Visual Contact17 Nov 07For big enlargements, I still rely on scanned 6x7 film for ...
DomL11 Nov 07Previously had a D50, it is better in almost every respect!Depth ...
Sachin Bansal5 Nov 07A very well designed, very compact, perfectly suitable for ...
simty25 Oct 07I upgrade from a prosumer to this D-SLR in July. So far I have ...
Ardbeg24 Oct 07After extensive research I went for the D80 and am really happy ...
tfcreate22 Oct 07This is one of the better buys for the money. It's features are ...
Chuck Steenburgh21 Oct 07Very useable camera, small but packed with features. Well built ...
Richard G T21 Oct 07The D80 is a good choice for photographers who don't need the ...
yoda8535 Oct 07I have the D80 + 18-200VR. It's a very convenient, versatile ...
Govind Bhat2 Oct 07Upgraded from my Sony DSLR A100. Difference is noticeable. ...
runcible22 Sep 07This camera is a pleasure to use. It fits my hands perfectly, ...
schuds19 Sep 07Upgraded from D50 mainly for CLS Commander feature. Remote flash ...
Dennis Yan19 Sep 07Can someone help me about the 18-200 VR lens, it seems to me ...
FinePortrait17 Sep 07My D80 was a camera that wanted to see into the dark. It ...
Phil A1A10 Sep 07Great camera, I just purchased it 4 months ago and have taken ...
Odilis5 Sep 07I think the camera is great. I wished it could have been a ...
elboertie229 Aug 07Great value for money
Noel Clark18 Aug 07D80 with 18-200 VR lens.I've owned this combination for about 3 ...
joewatson039 Aug 07After trying the D40x and disliking the kit lens and the feeling ...
srkiscuderia9 Aug 07Great camera
Ruud630 Jul 07I've switched to D80 from D70s and I am very happy. New one is ...
nikkorray25 Jul 07The Nikon D80 is my first DSLR (which came with the Nikon ...
zorang25 Jul 07This is my 6th digital camera and my first DSLR, I have used the ...
TimBikes21 Jul 07I have been very happy w/ the D80 overall. I had to sharpen the ...
oscador18 Jul 07I love this camera!! It is my first digital SLR and I have no ...
Brian Rasmussen9 Jul 07Loved the D50 but upgraded to D80 because of Commander mode and ...
fifi_la_riflette5 Jul 07Very nice and well designed body. much better in hands as canon ...
EsotericTTaolcom3 Jul 07I have had a number of Nikon cameras over the years, FTN, EL, ...
bugsyhassie29 Jun 07My daughter who lives in Henderson Nevada has this model , I ...
KennJohnson22 Jun 07Great camera with a big problem. Some great features and decent ...
dave720014 Jun 07For about 4 to 6 months now I have been reading anything I could ...
John Crawley11 Jun 07Recently purchased a Nikon D80. Love it. The pictures are ...
Djurre Swets Pieters9 Jun 07In use with the NIKOR 18-200 lens.Perfect combination.Before ...
al porfido8 Jun 07Shooting digital since 1998 and this is the first camera that I ...
Drewus6 Jun 07I needed a little companion for my D200 which the D80 has the ...
pixcel24 May 07Extensive range of features. Excellent image quality. This is a ...
digitalrebelman21 May 07I enjoyed the construction of this camera. I love the feel of ...
Kluso19 May 07Great camera about as good as it gets.Having used a Pentax *istD ...
Kleopas Kleopas17 May 07I purchased camera as an upgrade from my point and shoot. It ...
LJRcom17 May 07I was a professional photographer who used medium format film ...
wapsijim12 May 07I've had my D80 for 6 months and taken a lot of shots with ...
kalaban11 May 07Only I can say, that this is truly wonderful single leans reflex ...
vezelf7 May 07(No text)
VIGALLIE7 May 07Excellent camera
ShelleyD6 May 07I've had my D80 since last September having upgraded from a D70. ...
VinceC29 Apr 07I came from a Canon 400D and have the D80, Nikon 18-200 VR and ...
Chaemus26 Apr 07Love the picture quality even with cheaper lenses. Got a great ...
peerapat12 Apr 07I upgraded from D50 ...What can I say, when D50 was with me, I've
Alphapaz8 Apr 07After using my trusty D70 for nearly 3 years...and then buying ...
Luiz_Salgado4 Apr 07Best imaging DSLR I had so far (including my trusted and really ...
NiklaiN27 Mar 07(No text)
siliconeye9 Mar 07An excellent DSLR in all conditions. Though this is my first ...
abelnightroad7 Mar 07Excellent photographic tool. Image quality is first rate and the ...
anargy117 Mar 07After my D50 i bought this D80, superb slr, much better
andrex27 Feb 07Nice camera. Had/have a d70 which I still love using. The d80 ...
digigenic24 Feb 07UPDATE: After spending more time with the camera in various ...
zcbts2823 Feb 07(No text)
Indra Depe23 Feb 07I love it
Don Bedrick22 Feb 07Thought you folks might want a review from an amateurs ...
Prabu Venkatraman19 Feb 07Definitely a good buy and I am happy with the results. Image ...
Ross Patterson18 Feb 07The camera iin general is very good but needs a firmware ...
rajcurry17 Feb 07Having tried this camera and decided to get it, what are the ...
bugsy16811 Feb 07good for its price
Ollecram11 Feb 07@ pirinchov'sCould you please let us know why you rate the D80 ...
pirinchov10 Feb 07(No text)
jonecat1 Feb 07I have had this camera for about 2 months now and I love it. The ...
DiDo30 Jan 07Grat Image Quality, very fast, easy to use, also with gloves. ...
Morty E29 Jan 07This is an excellent all-round DSLR with tremendous user ...
threelegsdog27 Jan 07Size is too small for big hand even attached vertical grip, made ...
chillquik27 Jan 07Fantastic camera to expand your photographic capabilities. ...
Serhan Altug26 Jan 07My first dSLR. Easy to use. Very long battery time. There is a ...
The Final Cut22 Jan 07I had a D50 and upgraded to a D80. One word, WOW!
biglouis20 Jan 07I've used this camera for nearly 3 months and the more I use it, ...
runlsd18 Jan 07(No text)
harmonywithin16 Jan 07Overall an excellent camera. Having tried competitive cameras, ...
theqmaster13 Jan 07great camera. Wondeful view finder and amazing build and image ...
christopher hill11 Jan 07My firsty digital camera was an olympus c77uz (4mp)it has been ...
Donavan8 Jan 07Update to previous review...What I think about the D80...The f
BryceM4 Jan 07The D80 is a beautifully constructed and well-sorted precision ...
thomas22793 Jan 07Great camera to use and well worth the money compared to D200 ...
DavidD803 Jan 07The best camera I have ever owned. Only flaws are the sometimes ...
Anada31 Dec 06The best camera I've used since my first digicam in 2000. I ...
Don Andre31 Dec 06Excellent midrange DSLRI've shot about 5500 photos with my D80 in
muddy25030 Dec 06Easy to use after years of film SLR and digi P&S use. Intuitive ...
Saldahna28 Dec 06I've upgraded from a D50 and form a EOS 350D. This Camera beats ...
f cascais24 Dec 06fabulosa....
Timmo122 Dec 06Can't believe just how good this camera is!Just bought having ...
allenns21 Dec 06A solid camera with professional handling and capabilities with ...
NNS20 Dec 06I've owned the D100, D70s and now the D80 and I can tell you ...
Martin Layton17 Dec 06I bought this following good reviews, and because the Canon 400D ...
tommaso.rusmi17 Dec 06I switched to Nikon from Canon 300D and I must say that it ...
ravem15 Dec 06D80 is A mini D200, which is a mini D2X= it is a mini D2x.A very ...
TOKU14 Dec 06After I had taken more than 5000 pictures with my D50 during one ...
amber_farrell9 Dec 06I just got this as an early Christmas gift and I am loving it. ...
Bill Boutsikas8 Dec 06(No text)
TMarvin2 Dec 06Great camera to use.Before I bought the D80, I had the Eos 400d ...
klt3528 Nov 06Solid built, very nice grip, lots of accessories
miguelin27 Nov 06A great camera to begin and last in the world of DSLR ...
UPSman24 Nov 06Solid for sub $1,000 body. Hold the Sony Alpha. What a joke. ...
Thomas Collett17 Nov 06Build quality you would expect from Nikon, good weight, good ...
howard112 Nov 06I upgraded after 18 months of D70 experience. Increased ...
Artek11 Nov 06Great nikon colours comparing to canon, good size screen to ...
Monety8 Nov 06D for Disappointing...Have had the camera for about 10 days. ...
paul spicer4 Nov 06I've just purchased the D80 last week and my first impressions ...
CMread3 Nov 06I bought the D80 body + 18-70mm f3.5 IF lens recently.The ...
ecube31 Oct 06Excellent power management - hence, superior battery ...
emadriss30 Oct 06The new Nikon D80, which I have shot over 1,500 images with (I ...
jst1329 Oct 06best cam i ever hadvery good picture Qualityvery good Kitlens ...
tomchmiel28 Oct 061. Excellent viewfinder, grip and controls.2. Very high build ...
tomchmiel28 Oct 06(No text)
JohnBUK26 Oct 06Recently bought a D80, first impressions were, on the whole, ...
Stig Lundin24 Oct 06Easy to overexpose in high contrast.
jhorse21 Oct 06Overall, the D80 is a very good upgrade from the D70. I use it ...
FotoHABER20 Oct 06Should RAW software included with the camera I would have given ...
Leon13020 Oct 06I've long been a (film) SLR user but have recently been using a ...
Johan Godfried11 Oct 06I am a firsttime dSLR buyer and I jumped right in at the deep ...
nero10 Oct 06excellent camera!
Jason Tay8 Oct 06Tried the D80 today at a computer fair. The features on this ...
mike bustad6 Oct 06I love this camera never owned a Nikon DSLR but recently sold ...
miancu5 Oct 06My first dSLR, long-time film user. Excellent image quality and ...
justwes4 Oct 06Upgraded from a D50 to this camera and I've been very happy with ...
JP3 Oct 06Very happy with my D70 and didn't think I'd feel the urge to ...
KevinTH2 Oct 06A great, well made camera! A+ image Quality!
EDUARDO2 Oct 06IF YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER BUY THE D200 (I DID IT) ...
rogersmith24 Sep 06Have had several top end digital cameras, Canon, Kodak Pro 14n, ...
leuiod24 Sep 06Excellent digital camera amongst those in 10megapixel, and less ...
leuiod24 Sep 06Superb nice digital camera amongst those in 10 mega-pixel, ...
Teru Rinshou21 Sep 06I upgraded from the D70 and aside from the slower flash sync, ...
Rick Thorne20 Sep 06Ok, first time DSLR Buyer when the D50 came out, but ...
PD7019 Sep 06Coming from the D70s, I think this is a great upgrade. To the ...
Economy_rice19 Sep 06Baby D200 with identical image quality and viewfinder, even ...
David Mann18 Sep 06Upgraded from Rebel XT and am happy to have made the switcyh to ...
Hermann Baqué18 Sep 06(No text)
seabird18 Sep 06Excellent digital camera, with superb picture quality (look ...
seabird18 Sep 06Excellent digital camera, with superb picture quality (look ...
GIancarlo Parisi17 Sep 06The camera is excellent and compared to price. In hand it shows ...
dubeagle16 Sep 06(No text)
erwinwong16 Sep 06where is this camera made? I am in thailand saw it in the shop ...
zygh14 Sep 06(No text)

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