DPreview D80 full review
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:55 amDSLRUsers.com
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DPreview D80 full review
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:55 amPosted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:56 amIm amazed at the new built-in flash on the D80, reapeating flash, 2 banks/4channel wireless commander and downput level to 1/128th
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:10 pmVery impressive... anyone considering buying a d70s should put it off and get one of these IMHO... quite an improvement over an already quite capable DSLR...
MOst impressed by the viewfinder... imagine getting a bright pentaprism in one the the entry level models... makes me wonder if we will see a d40 sometime soon...
MOst impressed by the viewfinder... imagine getting a bright pentaprism in one the the entry level models... makes me wonder if we will see a d40 sometime soon...
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:21 pmDoes the D80 uses pentaprism or pentamirror?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:33 pmPrism... =Nice
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:09 pmMy only gripes are SD card vs CF card - for those who have a D70 or 200, and wanted to get the D80 as a second body, you need to know stock up on different form of storage. I guess there are some benefits from a protection perspective - and lack of pc synch port.
Otherwise, looks good
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Otherwise, looks good
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:33 pmI am looking at getting a new DSLR camera due to mine being stolen, was looking at replacing the D70s for another D70s but should I go for the newer D80?
Cheers
Scott
Cheers
Scott
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:38 pmScott, I would be tempted by the D80, even with a couple of differences, one is the metering and two is the card format.
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:40 pmHey Scott I think it's all been said above - now it's just your budget - I think Suri has a D70s for sale on this forum and you can also get the D80 here as well...
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:49 pmJustin wrote:Hey Scott I think it's all been said above - now it's just your budget - I think Suri has a D70s for sale on this forum and you can also get the D80 here as well...
I will be locked to where I can go due to the insurance payout! But will have to shop around for the best price so that "Harvey Norman!" can match/beat that price, I was also looking at getting a replacement for my 80-400mm VR lense too! Any recommendations?
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:01 pmWill be picking one up this week 
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:15 pmMuzza22au wrote:Justin wrote:Hey Scott I think it's all been said above - now it's just your budget - I think Suri has a D70s for sale on this forum and you can also get the D80 here as well...
I will be locked to where I can go due to the insurance payout! But will have to shop around for the best price so that "Harvey Norman!" can match/beat that price, I was also looking at getting a replacement for my 80-400mm VR lense too! Any recommendations?
You may want to enquire with your insurance company. Some of them let you settle with cash. I know I did with a building insurance claim but I don't know if that's possible on theft or other policies.
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:38 pmphillipb wrote:Muzza22au wrote:Justin wrote:Hey Scott I think it's all been said above - now it's just your budget - I think Suri has a D70s for sale on this forum and you can also get the D80 here as well...
I will be locked to where I can go due to the insurance payout! But will have to shop around for the best price so that "Harvey Norman!" can match/beat that price, I was also looking at getting a replacement for my 80-400mm VR lense too! Any recommendations?
You may want to enquire with your insurance company. Some of them let you settle with cash. I know I did with a building insurance claim but I don't know if that's possible on theft or other policies.
Already have and nope they dont!
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:38 pmMuzza22au wrote:I was also looking at getting a replacement for my 80-400mm VR lense too! Any recommendations?
Did it get stolen too? If so.....
Yes. Get another one. I am very happy with my 80-400.
If you still have it, why replace it?
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:04 pmGreg B wrote:Muzza22au wrote:I was also looking at getting a replacement for my 80-400mm VR lense too! Any recommendations?
Did it get stolen too? If so.....
Yes. Get another one. I am very happy with my 80-400.
If you still have it, why replace it?
Yeah that was in the same bag as my camera!
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:01 pmi'd say go compare one side by side to the d70s.
personally i would go the d70s, if your going to spend the 600 extra bucks to get the d80 i'd go a smigen more and get the d200
personally i would go the d70s, if your going to spend the 600 extra bucks to get the d80 i'd go a smigen more and get the d200
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:53 pmI am picking one up today and giving it a good low light workout this weekends wedding
and giving it a good low light workout this weekends weddingPosted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 1:02 pmI've had mine for just about a month now and love it. I think it perfectly hits the mark between the D50 and D200. It'll be some time until I really utilize its full potential but then again.. I am new to SLR's 
I got friends with both the D70 and D70s - both are quite happy, no surprise because the D70 is just awesome. Personally I doubt it'd make that much sense to upgrade D70 -> D80. There is a new model every year...
I got friends with both the D70 and D70s - both are quite happy, no surprise because the D70 is just awesome. Personally I doubt it'd make that much sense to upgrade D70 -> D80. There is a new model every year...