Nikon D80 Digital Camera with 18-200mm Lens
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Brand: Nikon
Model: D80 with 18-200mm Lens
Manufacturer Part: SLR1148
Camera Type: SLR/Professional
Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel
Product ID: EPID56022949
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Nikon D80 10.2 M Pixels. Body only.Review created: 06/08/07
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26 of 26 people found this review helpful.
The D80 is a consumer version of the Pro-sumer D200. While it has the same pixel count as the D200, it can ONLY shoot at 3 frames per second as against the D200's 5 FPS. I think that most photographers will conclude, as I did, that 3 FPS is quite sufficient.
The camera is lightning quick in capturing the required image though. There is no discernable shutter lag at all. If your first digital camera was of the compact variety, you will know what a huge benefit this is. No more missed shots of baby's expression, the kittens leaping for the string, your son scoring the winning goal etc, etc.
The viewfinder is huge, more than big enough to review accurately, the image you have just taken. You can also zoom into the tinyest portion of the image by using the navigation buttons.
It is a camera body where everything comes readily to hand and is where you expect it to be. While there is a lot to learn on this, (I wouldn't describe it as a simple camera to learn), you can use it as a point and shoot in fully automatic mode if you want to. This however would not do justice to the myriad of brilliant features which enable you to make a poor picture acceptable and a good picture great.
Since you are not using film and can quickly delete shots you are not happy with AND with a 2 Gb Secure Digital card inserted, you have hundreds of chances to practice with, this is a fantastic camera to learn the skills of composing and framing your shots.
To sum up: If you have previously only been used to a digital compact, prepare for a major and very pleasant surprise.
I cannot reccommend it highly enough
The camera is lightning quick in capturing the required image though. There is no discernable shutter lag at all. If your first digital camera was of the compact variety, you will know what a huge benefit this is. No more missed shots of baby's expression, the kittens leaping for the string, your son scoring the winning goal etc, etc.
The viewfinder is huge, more than big enough to review accurately, the image you have just taken. You can also zoom into the tinyest portion of the image by using the navigation buttons.
It is a camera body where everything comes readily to hand and is where you expect it to be. While there is a lot to learn on this, (I wouldn't describe it as a simple camera to learn), you can use it as a point and shoot in fully automatic mode if you want to. This however would not do justice to the myriad of brilliant features which enable you to make a poor picture acceptable and a good picture great.
Since you are not using film and can quickly delete shots you are not happy with AND with a 2 Gb Secure Digital card inserted, you have hundreds of chances to practice with, this is a fantastic camera to learn the skills of composing and framing your shots.
To sum up: If you have previously only been used to a digital compact, prepare for a major and very pleasant surprise.
I cannot reccommend it highly enough
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On Sun 6/1/08 I won an Ebay aution for a camera ref #230209873869 advartised by a company named easishop. On Mon 7/1/08 as requested by Ebay (PAY NOW)I paid for the item via Pay Pal. I subsequently received a receipt from paypal in some of £485 for payment of the goods. On the same day received email from easishop confirming payment. On Tues 8/1/08 I received email from ebay stating that the auction had been cancelled and advised to log dispute with paypal. I tried to do this on numerous occasions without gain as the system wouldnt accept any of the transaction numbers quoted. I sought from ebay and told to contact you direct. On Fri 11/1/08 £485 removed from my Bank account HOW CAN THIS BE WHEN YOU WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE COMPANY PRIOR TO THIS DATE ????
On Tues 15/1/08 I received an email from easishop stating that the goods would never be delivered to me and advised to obtain a full refund via Paypal.I cannot understand why you allowed the money to be taken out of my account when you knew there was a problem with the company.
Please find below an extract of e-mail from ebay adted 8th Jan 2008:
Dear 8963frank (frank.wright10@btinternet.com
We'd like to let you know that eBay has ended an item you were bidding on because the item appears to have been listed without the account holder's permission. We are now restoring the account to its original owner. For privacy reasons, we can't share any further details regarding this member's account.
This clearly shows that there was a problem with the seller and that ebay were aware.
The camera was to be a gift for someones 50th birthday and because the money was taken out of my bank account some 5 days after the auction had ended I could not afford to replace it for anything else. This totally spoiled our day.
I feel really aggreived about these events but hope you can restore my confidence in Ebay and Pay Pal in the future.On your recomentation I reported this to Pay Pal. I have since received a insulting £150 from Pay Pal leaving me £335 short of the amount I paid. I will never trust E bay again. You are now asking me to reveiw something I never received.
Frank
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On Tues 15/1/08 I received an email from easishop stating that the goods would never be delivered to me and advised to obtain a full refund via Paypal.I cannot understand why you allowed the money to be taken out of my account when you knew there was a problem with the company.
Please find below an extract of e-mail from ebay adted 8th Jan 2008:
Dear 8963frank (frank.wright10@btinternet.com
We'd like to let you know that eBay has ended an item you were bidding on because the item appears to have been listed without the account holder's permission. We are now restoring the account to its original owner. For privacy reasons, we can't share any further details regarding this member's account.
This clearly shows that there was a problem with the seller and that ebay were aware.
The camera was to be a gift for someones 50th birthday and because the money was taken out of my bank account some 5 days after the auction had ended I could not afford to replace it for anything else. This totally spoiled our day.
I feel really aggreived about these events but hope you can restore my confidence in Ebay and Pay Pal in the future.On your recomentation I reported this to Pay Pal. I have since received a insulting £150 from Pay Pal leaving me £335 short of the amount I paid. I will never trust E bay again. You are now asking me to reveiw something I never received.
Frank
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one bad experience to change my opinion on ebay4 of 6 people found this review helpful.
I have been an happy ebay users for few years now, and I always thought it was great since this really bad experience.
I purchased the above products from an ebay shop called easyshop. Once I won and paid through paypal I received an email from ebay saying that the auction was closed due to the fact that the seller's account has been hijacked. They told me not to open a dispute with the shop as they were not responsible for the problem and to contact the police. I raised a dispute through paypal which got me 150 pounds back and the promise to try to get the remaining from the seller (which is disappeared).
All in all a very negative experience with the feeling that ebay has not been protecting his users as much as they could( I'm aware of a lot of other people in the same situation).
I purchased the above products from an ebay shop called easyshop. Once I won and paid through paypal I received an email from ebay saying that the auction was closed due to the fact that the seller's account has been hijacked. They told me not to open a dispute with the shop as they were not responsible for the problem and to contact the police. I raised a dispute through paypal which got me 150 pounds back and the promise to try to get the remaining from the seller (which is disappeared).
All in all a very negative experience with the feeling that ebay has not been protecting his users as much as they could( I'm aware of a lot of other people in the same situation).
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Grear CameraNikon D80: great camera, definitely a real DSLR, not like D40 or D60. I don't regret a bit (yhea, a bit expensive though...)
Lens: the best thing go for the one coming on the Nikon bundle. I bought the Sigma 18-200mm, as it was on sale. Not bad at all, but the Nikon 18-135mm is way better quality images, nicer colours and gives crispier images.
I bought a battery grip in another opportunity, it gives a good balance when it comes to handle the camera, but leave it if you are short of cash. And also, attaching the grip makes the camera not fit in many camera bags.
I give a "Good" rating because of the lens that was coming with this second hand camera, is not "excellent", its good.
Lens: the best thing go for the one coming on the Nikon bundle. I bought the Sigma 18-200mm, as it was on sale. Not bad at all, but the Nikon 18-135mm is way better quality images, nicer colours and gives crispier images.
I bought a battery grip in another opportunity, it gives a good balance when it comes to handle the camera, but leave it if you are short of cash. And also, attaching the grip makes the camera not fit in many camera bags.
I give a "Good" rating because of the lens that was coming with this second hand camera, is not "excellent", its good.
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