Nikon Nikon D80 W/18-135mm Lens Kit (10.2MP, 3872x2592, SDHC/SD Slot)

82

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Pros
Excellent image quality; sturdy body
Many features, such as in-camera editing
Cons
Price is a little high

$950.00
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Performance: Superior: 90
Features: Very Good: 83
Design: Very Good: 82

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Performance
Battery Life (minutes)	273.5
Image Quality Score	Very Good
Image Quality, Color	54
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted	56.4
Image Quality, Color--Auto	51.5
Image Quality, Distortion	68.9
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise	76.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction	64.6
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation	64.8
Image Quality, Exposure	56.4
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash	51.2
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal	58.6
Image Quality, Overall	53.7
Image Quality, Sharpness	44.3
Number of Batteries	1
Number of Shots	500

What You Should Know about the Nikon D80 W/18-135mm Lens Kit (10.2MP, 3872x2592, SDHC/SD Slot)

Larger-Than-Average Optical Zoom Range

The optical zoom range on this camera is sufficiently broad to give you considerable creative control. Your options extend from individual portraits to group shots to wide-angle landscapes. Most point-and-shoots offer a focal length range that’s roughly equivalent to 35mm to 105mm on a 35mm film camera. At the wide end (the 35mm, in this case), they shoot a bit wider than what you see with your eye. At the telephoto end (the 105mm, in this case), they can zoom in a good deal closer than you’d be able to with the naked eye.

Reviewed by: mike7642

Duration of ownership: 21 Months

Strengths: Fantastic camera. Just spend a little time understanding its full capabilities and you will be quite impressed. Read the majority of comments and you will see there is really nothing to dislike. I would purchase the camera again today even with the newer models available.

Weaknesses: None encountered

Overall Evaluation: Worth the extra cost at the time of purchase. Now being discounted makes it even a better buy.
Reviewed by: computeradam

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Easy to use in Automatic, Easy to learn more advanced mode, the Nikkor 18-135 lens is one of the best lenses on an outfit that you can grow with. Excellent battery life

Weaknesses: No GPS, No Wifi

Overall Evaluation: I had the Canon 40D Outfit with the 28-135 lens and it felt very cheap so I returned it and bought this Nikon D80 Outfit with the 18-135 Lens. This camera was $300 cheaper and the quality in every aspect compared to Canon is above and beyond. The grip just feels right. This is a camera that I can grow with and I will use this lens on the next Nikon I get when this one becomes obsolete. The 18-135 lens is perfect for all usual shots, Wide Angle with excellent zoom without switching lenses. After this purchase, I know I will stick to Nikon Quality.Also there is an excellent video on youtube on how to use the the Nikon D80. Search for "Nikon D80 DVD"