Nikon D80 Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens

Nikon D80 Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens

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We decided it was time to get a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera, and after considerable research my husband decided on the Nikon D80. The camera set he purchased at Best Buy included an 18-135mm lens. We've owned the camera for almost 6...

allows you to come up with exactly the shot you want easily

no mirror lock up, bundled software is worthless

The Nikon D80 is a perfect choice for someone looking for a DSLR camera with lots of features and excellent photo quality.

On par or better than the competition

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EDIT 7/13/2007. I've learned some more since I wrote this review, particularly in terms of noise performance of the current Nikon offerings. Most sites will show JPG noise performance out of camera in default settings. When compared this way, the best to...

Compact body, bright and large viewfinder, easy to use, decent low-light performance

Matrix Metering *different* than other Nikons like D70s or D200

D80 is probably the best offering Nikon has at the moment, dollar for dollar. D40 and D200 are next (below and above it). Matrix Metering and ISO1600 notwithstanding, great camera!

Great camera for novice and pro alike

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I'll start of by stating that I am not a professional photographer, but more like a pro-hobbyist who enjoys photography. I am a father who wants to truly enjoy the "life" of the photos that I take. I am also a police detective who decided that the...

Long battery life, fast auto zoom, clear pics with kit lens

Eventually, photo imaging software needed to get the most out of your pictures.

A good beginner camera for photographers or novices who aspire to be called such. High quality photos without too high of a price.

Fantastic Camera for a More Experienced Shooter

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My father gave me my first SLR camera when I was 8 or 9 years old. I love SLR photography. I held off on digital cameras until a now-long-ex boyfriend bought me a point-and-shoot one. I loved the ease of digital (getting the pictures on a screen,...

Great price, lots of menu options, Nikon F mount lenses work

Very grainy above 800ISO even with noise reduction turned on, kit lens is mediocre

A great camera for someone experienced enough to afford the body.

Nikon D80 18-70mm Zoom

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A great camera. Low noise and excellent quality results from the 18-70mm zoom included as part of the kit. I can highly recommend this DSLR for serious amateurs or as an additional camera for professionals. I have been using this kit for a few months now...

Great results and impressive features. Impressive battery life

Images could be slightly sharper without having to apply external sharpening

D80 w/18-135mm

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I bought the camera SEPT 27, 06 from Circuit City because it was available before a trip. I took about 900 photos in the 8 days and realized somewhere in the last few hundred shots, it would not focus very well. Finally, the lens was going crazy, the...

Excellent manual control varied auto modes. A little heavy, but it feels good to me.

Poor lens quality. Camera doesn't seem to focus well either. Expensive for poor quality.

D 80, six months on

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After looking hard at the Canon Rebel XT, Olympus, and Sony offerings, including several hands-on sessions, I chose the Nikon as the best photographer's camera. It just feels right. It also takes remarkable pictures. The kit lens is quite good given...

fits in my hands
excellent viewfinder
good menus
strong battery
impressive pictures
incredibly flexible

sometimes, too flexible
SD card
plastic kit lens mount
no dust removal

recommended

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I have had the D80 for nine months. I took it with me to Europe and used it every day for seven weeks. Now I use it at least weekly. I have had no problems with the camera. The pictures look great. I no longer get the blurry images that I got...

Long battery life, excellent picture quality, sturdy

Heavy and bulky.

Nice solid SLR

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We bought ours from buydig.com after some research on gray market cameras that came in a couple hundred cheaper. We opted for the American Market which was $967 versus $600 and no warranty. I would rather have a warranty than risk spending hundreds for...

Great Pictures. Good battery life

Not much to complain about. Pricey for sure.

Splendid Camera!

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This 10MP Digital SLR Camera Is Totally Worth It. Everything About It Is Yummy. The Depth Of Field Preview Button, Burst Mode, And The Shutter Speed Is Very Fast. Your Don't Have To Worry About Any Lag. What You See Is What You Get. There Are Also Many...

Shutter Speed Is Amazing

Nothing Really.