Welcome new user.
-
CNET editors' rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 86 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Part number: 25412
- More product information:
- Editors' review,
- User reviews,
- Specifications,
- Product series,
- Accessories,
- Manufacturer info
Where to buy
| store | customer rating | inventory | tax & shipping | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Marketplace |
|
Yes |
as of 11/15/2009 |
Product Summary
Nikon D80 (body only)
price range: $1,099.99
Nikon scores big with the D80, its new 10-megapixel, sub-$1,000 dSLR.
Read moreUser reviews
User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 86 reviews
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 3 of 86 user reviewsSee all 86 user reviews
-
87 out of 107 people found this review helpful
"D80 is good but it stays on the shelf in favor of the D40....read on to find out why..."
by yesmate on November 29, 2007
-
65 out of 67 people found this review helpful
"Terrific feature set; all-around winner"
by chadley25 on September 23, 2006
-
36 out of 36 people found this review helpful
by Raja Bhat on October 11, 2006
- See all 86 user reviews Write review
Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.
Submit your review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part Number: 25412
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5.2 in
- Depth 3 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 20.6 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,750,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-1600
- Shooting Programs Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Night landscape
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, 3D color matrix, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
- Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Film speed, Flash mode, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Red-eye reduction, Memory card status, Picture resolution, Exposure compensation, Remote control indicator, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format JPEG, NEF (RAW), RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG, RAW 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Flash exposure bracketing
Lens System
- Type Autofocus
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
- Zoom Adjustment Automatic
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Text input to Exif header, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.94x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Frame counter, Shutter speed, Metering system, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Body cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3e
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.0
- CNET Labs Raw shot to shot time 0.3
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 0.3
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 0.9
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 3.3
- CNET Labs Wake up time 0.1
Product series
-
Price: $1,099.99
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display
-
Nikon D80 w/Nikkor 28mm-80mm f/3.3-to-f/5.6 AF zoom lens
Price: $1,289.99
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.9 x, 2.5 in LCD display
-
Price: $1,299.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
-
Nikon D80 (with 18-135mm lens)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 7.5 x, 2.5 in LCD display
-
Nikon D80 DSLR Camera w/Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in, - SD Memory Card
-
Nikon D80 (with 18mm-55mm VR lens)
Price: $1,299.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
-
Nikon D80 kit (18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses)
Price: $1,999.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display
Accessories
- Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di IF Macro lens (A031, Nikon F mount)
- Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro lens (Model 276, Nikon AF-D mount)
- Tamron SP A09 - zoom lens - 28 mm - 75 mm
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF lens (A061, Nikon F mount)
- Tamron AF 18mm-200mm F/3.5-f/6.3 XR Di II lens (A14, Nikon F-mount)
- Tamron SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD IF (A13, Nikon F mount)
- Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di IF Macro lens (A031, Nikon F mount)
- Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro lens (Model 276, Nikon AF-D mount)
- Tamron SP A09 - zoom lens - 28 mm - 75 mm
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF lens (A061, Nikon F mount)
- Tamron AF 18mm-200mm F/3.5-f/6.3 XR Di II lens (A14, Nikon F-mount)
- Tamron SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD IF (A13, Nikon F mount)
Manufacturer info
- Nikon Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
-
- Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
- Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
- Phone: 516/547-4200
- Fax: 631-547-4025
%20Camera%20and%20camcorder%20gift%20prices%20and%20reviews%20-%20CNET%20Reviews&srcUrl=http://reviews.cnet.com/Nikon_D80_body_only/4014-19014_7-32004258.html){kind=small}