Nikon d80 -- still good?

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<93b8657d-c8ce-42ae-a044-bc1f053578d9 DeleteThis @m34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>,
PitR <find.ivan DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> I'm in the market for a DSLR and had a look at the Nikon d80 at the
> store the other day.
> It looks like a great camera, and feels (albeit still a bit small),
> perfect in my hands.. With a rugged construction and good weight..
>
> My question is.. Since it's been around for a while now, does it still
> hold up as it did in its release date?
> Back in 2006, Nikon's D70s was the grand daddy with a (from memory,
> 6.x mp).. Naturally the D80 would tower over it with many extra
> features..
>
> But how, in those two years, has the photography world changed?
>
> Does anyone know if Nikon would be releasing a new model soon, and
> thus replacing the D80, or will this model survive the test of time
> (or at least 2+ years)?
>
> It's still rather expensive to just go out and buy without putting
> some thought into it (at least for me, anyway).. So I thought I'd come
> here and ask.
>
> Thanks,
>
> I.

I have a pair of D80's and they're right for me. Tell me what kind of
photography and what lenses you are considering and I can hazard a guess
whether the D80 would be right for you.
(The other question has already been answered).
--
"It is the individual alone who is timeless. The individual's
hungers, anxieties, dreams, and preoccupations have remained
unchanged throughout the millennia." Eric Hoffer (1902-1983)
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On Feb 2, 12:26 pm, Tully <tully.albre....DeleteThis@cox.net> wrote:
> In article
> <93b8657d-c8ce-42ae-a044-bc1f05357....DeleteThis@m34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>,
>
>
>
>
>
>  PitR <find.i....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I'm in the market for a DSLR and had a look at the Nikon d80 at the
> > store the other day.
> > It looks like a great camera, and feels (albeit still a bit small),
> > perfect in my hands.. With a rugged construction and good weight..
>
> > My question is.. Since it's been around for a while now, does it still
> > hold up as it did in its release date?
> > Back in 2006, Nikon's D70s was the grand daddy with a (from memory,
> > 6.x mp).. Naturally the D80 would tower over it with many extra
> > features..
>
> > But how, in those two years, has the photography world changed?
>
> > Does anyone know if Nikon would be releasing a new model soon, and
> > thus replacing the D80, or will this model survive the test of time
> > (or at least 2+ years)?
>
> > It's still rather expensive to just go out and buy without putting
> > some thought into it (at least for me, anyway).. So I thought I'd come
> > here and ask.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > I.
>
> I have a pair of D80's and they're right for me. Tell me what kind of
> photography and what lenses you are considering and I can hazard a guess
> whether the D80 would be right for you.
> (The other question has already been answered).
> --
> "It is the individual alone who is timeless. The individual's
>  hungers, anxieties, dreams, and preoccupations have remained
>  unchanged throughout the millennia." Eric Hoffer (1902-1983)- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Expecting a baby soon, so I would guess that most pictures would be
taken of him..
I suppose I will make do with the kit lens that comes with the camera
(should I choose to buy it).. A 18-135 lens seems like a decent glass,
considering that for the past 15 years I have been shooting with a
k-1000 and 50mm and 80mm m lenses .. Most anything will be a step-up.

Naturally having the opportunity to get such wide lens would be a
great time to practice some landscaping shots, but as I said, mostly
family shots so, the ability to shoot with a longer focal length will
come in handy.

What I wanted to ask was .. Yes, the D-80 will most certainly do
everything (and more) of what I want to do..
But if Nikon release a camera in the next 5 months which will take
over the D-80, then the latter will drop in price a great deal, and if
at the moment I spend $1500 for the camera and the kit lens, perhaps
in 5 months I could spend much less for it, or the same money for a
better camera..
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PitR <find.ivan DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>I'm in the market for a DSLR and had a look at the Nikon d80 at the
>store the other day.
>It looks like a great camera, and feels (albeit still a bit small),
>perfect in my hands.. With a rugged construction and good weight..
>
>My question is.. Since it's been around for a while now, does it still
>hold up as it did in its release date?

Well, the D80 is about 18 months old and therefore according to a certain
Rita has reached the end of its shelf life or is spoiled now or past its
best before date or whatever she comes up with.

>But how, in those two years, has the photography world changed?
>Does anyone know if Nikon would be releasing a new model soon,

Google for Nikon D60. Has just been announced as the successor of the
D40[x].

> and
>thus replacing the D80, or will this model survive the test of time
>(or at least 2+ years)?

IMNSHO that's the wrong question. The question you should ask is does the
camera do what _you_ expect the camera to do and are _you_ comfortable
handling it? If yes, then buying an older model is actually a great way to
save some serious money. Cameras are different from salad or milk as they
don't spoil or rot, no matter what Rita is phantazising about.

jue
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PitR <find.ivan.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Feb 2, 12:26 pm, Tully <tully.albre....TakeThisOut@cox.net> wrote:
> > In article
> > <93b8657d-c8ce-42ae-a044-bc1f05357....TakeThisOut@m34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  PitR <find.i....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi all,
> > > I'm in the market for a DSLR and had a look at the Nikon d80 at the
> > > store the other day.
> > > It looks like a great camera, and feels (albeit still a bit small),
> > > perfect in my hands.. With a rugged construction and good weight..
> >
> > > My question is.. Since it's been around for a while now, does it still
> > > hold up as it did in its release date?
> > > Back in 2006, Nikon's D70s was the grand daddy with a (from memory,
> > > 6.x mp).. Naturally the D80 would tower over it with many extra
> > > features..
> >
> > > But how, in those two years, has the photography world changed?
> >
> > > Does anyone know if Nikon would be releasing a new model soon, and
> > > thus replacing the D80, or will this model survive the test of time
> > > (or at least 2+ years)?
> >
> > > It's still rather expensive to just go out and buy without putting
> > > some thought into it (at least for me, anyway).. So I thought I'd come
> > > here and ask.
> >
> > > Thanks,
> >
> > > I.
> >
> > I have a pair of D80's and they're right for me. Tell me what kind of
> > photography and what lenses you are considering and I can hazard a guess
> > whether the D80 would be right for you.
> > (The other question has already been answered).
> > --
> > "It is the individual alone who is timeless. The individual's
> >  hungers, anxieties, dreams, and preoccupations have remained
> >  unchanged throughout the millennia." Eric Hoffer (1902-1983)- Hide quoted
> > text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
>
> Expecting a baby soon, so I would guess that most pictures would be
> taken of him..
> I suppose I will make do with the kit lens that comes with the camera
> (should I choose to buy it).. A 18-135 lens seems like a decent glass,
> considering that for the past 15 years I have been shooting with a
> k-1000 and 50mm and 80mm m lenses .. Most anything will be a step-up.
>
> Naturally having the opportunity to get such wide lens would be a
> great time to practice some landscaping shots, but as I said, mostly
> family shots so, the ability to shoot with a longer focal length will
> come in handy.
>
> What I wanted to ask was .. Yes, the D-80 will most certainly do
> everything (and more) of what I want to do..
> But if Nikon release a camera in the next 5 months which will take
> over the D-80, then the latter will drop in price a great deal, and if
> at the moment I spend $1500 for the camera and the kit lens, perhaps
> in 5 months I could spend much less for it, or the same money for a
> better camera..

It sounds like you are more concerned with avoiding "buyer's remorse"
than you are with any specific feature set , so I recommend simply
looking for the best deal on a D40, D50 or D70 (if you want to buy now).
If you wait another six to nine months, you can get the same kind of
"remaindered" bargain on a D40x or D80. Be aware that, although some
"kit" lenses are quite good performers, the package deals are generally
poor bargains because the pieces bought separately can go for the same
or less than the kit price. Also check out refurbs. Both my bodies were
Nikon demo's and have turned out to be as good as--maybe better
than--new issue.

For the price you are quoting, you should be able to land a D80 , an
18-55 VR, an extra battery and an SB-600.
--
"It is the individual alone who is timeless. The individual's
hungers, anxieties, dreams, and preoccupations have remained
unchanged throughout the millennia." Eric Hoffer (1902-1983)
 >> Stay informed about: Nikon d80 -- still good? 

PitR <find.ivan.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>But if Nikon release a camera in the next 5 months which will take
>over the D-80, then the latter will drop in price a great deal, and if
>at the moment I spend $1500 for the camera and the kit lens, perhaps
>in 5 months I could spend much less for it, or the same money for a
>better camera..

Unfortunately that is true for any electronic device X and any time span Y.

jue
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"PitR" <find.ivan DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
news:93b8657d-c8ce-42ae-a044-bc1f053578d9@m34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> Hi all,
> I'm in the market for a DSLR and had a look at the Nikon d80 at the
> store the other day.
> It looks like a great camera, and feels (albeit still a bit small),
> perfect in my hands.. With a rugged construction and good weight..
>
> My question is.. Since it's been around for a while now, does it still
> hold up as it did in its release date?
> Back in 2006, Nikon's D70s was the grand daddy with a (from memory,
> 6.x mp).. Naturally the D80 would tower over it with many extra
> features..
>
> But how, in those two years, has the photography world changed?
>
> Does anyone know if Nikon would be releasing a new model soon, and
> thus replacing the D80, or will this model survive the test of time
> (or at least 2+ years)?
>
> It's still rather expensive to just go out and buy without putting
> some thought into it (at least for me, anyway).. So I thought I'd come
> here and ask.
>
> Thanks,
>
> I.

The question is "does a camera meet your needs?". Cameras arent like
bananas, they dont go rotten.
You can take wonderful photos with a 1959 Nikon F.

Yoshi
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In article <47a47f0e$0$30716$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
"Yoshi" <otakudude DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:

> "PitR" <find.ivan DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:93b8657d-c8ce-42ae-a044-bc1f053578d9@m34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi all,
> > I'm in the market for a DSLR and had a look at the Nikon d80 at the
> > store the other day.
> > It looks like a great camera, and feels (albeit still a bit small),
> > perfect in my hands.. With a rugged construction and good weight..
> >
> > My question is.. Since it's been around for a while now, does it still
> > hold up as it did in its release date?
> > Back in 2006, Nikon's D70s was the grand daddy with a (from memory,
> > 6.x mp).. Naturally the D80 would tower over it with many extra
> > features..
> >
> > But how, in those two years, has the photography world changed?
> >
> > Does anyone know if Nikon would be releasing a new model soon, and
> > thus replacing the D80, or will this model survive the test of time
> > (or at least 2+ years)?
> >
> > It's still rather expensive to just go out and buy without putting
> > some thought into it (at least for me, anyway).. So I thought I'd come
> > here and ask.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > I.
>
> The question is "does a camera meet your needs?". Cameras arent like
> bananas, they dont go rotten.
> You can take wonderful photos with a 1959 Nikon F.
>
> Yoshi

Amen, brother. I've been playing with a 50-year-old Zeiss Ikon this
week. The meter is still accurate. You have to be careful not to cut
yourself on the negatives. Now if I could just remember my recipe for
hot HC-110 + 10% boric acid...
--
"It is the individual alone who is timeless. The individual's
hungers, anxieties, dreams, and preoccupations have remained
unchanged throughout the millennia." Eric Hoffer (1902-1983)
 >> Stay informed about: Nikon d80 -- still good? 

PitR wrote:
>
> On Feb 2, 12:26 pm, Tully <tully.albre....DeleteThis@cox.net> wrote:

<edited for brevity>

> > I have a pair of D80's and they're right for me. Tell me what kind of
> > photography and what lenses you are considering and I can hazard a guess
> > whether the D80 would be right for you.
> > (The other question has already been answered).
>
>
> Expecting a baby soon, so I would guess that most pictures would be
> taken of him..
> I suppose I will make do with the kit lens that comes with the camera
> (should I choose to buy it).. A 18-135 lens seems like a decent glass,
> considering that for the past 15 years I have been shooting with a
> k-1000 and 50mm and 80mm m lenses .. Most anything will be a step-up.
>
> Naturally having the opportunity to get such wide lens would be a
> great time to practice some landscaping shots, but as I said, mostly
> family shots so, the ability to shoot with a longer focal length will
> come in handy.
>
> What I wanted to ask was .. Yes, the D-80 will most certainly do
> everything (and more) of what I want to do..
> But if Nikon release a camera in the next 5 months which will take
> over the D-80, then the latter will drop in price a great deal, and if
> at the moment I spend $1500 for the camera and the kit lens, perhaps
> in 5 months I could spend much less for it, or the same money for a
> better camera..


Hello, PitR:

If you mainly intend to take baby photos, paying a great deal of money
makes little sense, I think. A good, comparatively inexpensive point
and shoot "super zoom" digicam, should serve your purposes quite nicely,
most likely.

Still, some "entry level" DSLR's may be obtained fairly cheaply. My own
Pentax K100D is a prime example of that, as the camera body only cost me
$329 USD, after a $50 factory rebate.

Better, yet, the K100D is fully compatible with countless Pentax film
lenses. These latter items are very affordable (secondhand, especially),
on eBay <http://www.ebay.com> and elsewhere.

Good luck!


Cordially,
John Turco <jtur.DeleteThis@concentric.net>
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On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:41:42 -0600, John Turco <jtur.TakeThisOut@concentric.net>
wrote in <47A93A86.9ADC9A7D.TakeThisOut@concentric.net>:


>If you mainly intend to take baby photos, paying a great deal of money
>makes little sense, I think. A good, comparatively inexpensive point
>and shoot "super zoom" digicam, should serve your purposes quite nicely,
>most likely.

Assuming you get one with minimal shutter lag, like the Panasonic
DMC-FZ8. Great moments with kids pass all too quickly.

--
Best regards,
John Navas
Panasonic DMC-FZ8 (and several others)
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John Navas wrote:
>
> On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:41:42 -0600, John Turco <jtur.DeleteThis@concentric.net>
> wrote in <47A93A86.9ADC9A7D.DeleteThis@concentric.net>:
>
> >If you mainly intend to take baby photos, paying a great deal of money
> >makes little sense, I think. A good, comparatively inexpensive point
> >and shoot "super zoom" digicam, should serve your purposes quite nicely,
> >most likely.
>
> Assuming you get one with minimal shutter lag, like the Panasonic
> DMC-FZ8. Great moments with kids pass all too quickly.


Hello, John:

The P712 (now discontinued) is another good candidate, in this
particular respect, says Kodak:

"Best-in-class .07 second picture capture"


Cordially,
John Turco <jtur.DeleteThis@concentric.net
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