The Review of the Nikon D80

I would this review by listing the key features of this spectacular Nikon D80. There are: 10.2 mega pixel DX format CCD (1.5x FOV crop), Image processing engine (similar to D200 / D2X), 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 420 pixel sensor (same as D50), 11-area AF system (new version of Multi-CAM 1000, similar to D200), Custom Auto ISO (selectable maximum ISO, minimum shutter speed), Configurable high ISO and long exposure noise reduction, Mechanical only shutter (maximum 1/4000 sec, flash sync to 1/200 sec), Quoted 80 ms shutter lag (short viewfinder blackout; 160 ms)
Larger, Support for SD-HC (SD cards over 2 GB in capacity), In-camera retouching, D-Lighting (shadow / highlight enhancement), Red-eye reduction, Trimming, Monochrome, Filter effects, Small picture, Image overlay, Multiple-exposures, Compact body (smaller, lighter than D70/D70s), Improved menu user interface, Higher, capacity EN-EL3e battery, and Wireless flash integration.

The Nikon D80 comes with an additional two new Lenses. Supplementary to the D80, the Nikon company has also notify the public about the two new lenses, the big zoom AF-S DX 18-135 mm (7.5x) is set to become the 'Kit Lens' (for another $300) of choice and features ED glass and a fast, quiet SWM (Silent Wave Motor), it should be available in September with the D80. The AF-S 70-300 mm VR (4.3x) offers long telephoto reach with optical Vibration Reduction and a SWM. I will say this is a set back to this product, because of the added cost of this two new lenses. After saving to buy this Nikon D80 one would have to save to buy the two lenses, this makes it more expensive and difficult to maintain.

Images Size of the Nikon D80
It comprises of three distinct images size. 3872 x 2592 (Large, 10.0 MP), 2896 x 1944 (Medium, 5.6 MP), and 1936 x 1296 (Small, 2.5 MP).

File formats of the Nikon D80
There are various varieties of file formats in the Nikon D80 Digital camera, which includes NEF (12-bit compressed RAW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), and NEF+JPEG
File sizes (approx.) • NEF (RAW): 12.4 MB, JPEG Large / Fine: 4.8 MB, JPEG Large / Normal: 2.4 MB, JPEG Medium / Fine: 2.7 MB, JPEG Medium / Normal: 1.3 MB, JPEG Small / Fine: 1.2 MB, JPEG Small / Normal: 0.6 MB.

Auto focus of the Nikon D80
TTL phase detection
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 auto focus module *
Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, normal temperature)
AF Assist, White light lamp, Approximate range 0.5 to 3.0 m (1.6 - 9.8 ft)
Lens servo, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A): Manual focus (M)

Retouching of the Nikon D80
This includes: D-Lighting, Red-eye reduction, Trimming, Overlay, Monochrome and Filter, Small picture. It also has Image overlay Languages: Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Storage of the Nikon D80
The D80 storage facility are made up of Secure Digital / Secure Digital HC, FAT / FAT32, Supports firmware update via SD card Connectivity, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B connector), Mass storage / PTP selectable, Video out (NTSC or PAL selectable), DC-IN (optional AC adapter) Power, Lithium-Ion battery pack EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack / vertical grip (optional), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional), Working environment: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), Less than 85% humidity. Dimensions: 132 x 103-x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in) Weight (no battery) 585 g (1.3 lb); Weight (inc. battery) 668 g (1.5 lb)

Box contents: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Audio-Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, LCD monitor cover BM-7, Accessory shoe cover, Picture Project CD-ROM
Optional accessories: Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M, AC Adapter EH-5, Wireless Remote Control ML-L3, Remote Cord MC-DC1, Speed light SB-800/SB-600/R200, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro.

The Nikon D80 comprises features and also the new introduced lenses have added cost to the camera. When buying the Nikon D80 one must also budget for the additional two lenses cost that are involved. Consider the feature list above and give a second thought of buying the product or not.