Nikon D80 Camera

Nikon D80 Camera

By Anne Ahira

Photography has become a national pass time for many people. Enter any home and you will likely find volumes of photos taken to mark special occasions or just a special moment!

You may find that you enjoy photography so much that you want to step it up a notch or two from the digital camera you are using now and really refine the quality of the images you take. For a job like that, you will need equipment like the Nikon D80 camera.

Features

• 10.2 mega pixels
• 2.5 inch LCD display
• RAW and JPEG capture
• Burst mode
• In camera retouching
• Image optimization functions

About

A mega pixel is one million pixels. This terminology is used to describe the capabilities of a digital camera. The higher the megapixels the more detail the camera can capture. For instance with the Nikon D80 Camera it can capture about 10 million pixels, this is important to image resolution however it is not the only consideration. You must look at things like shutter speed, flash and color accuracy to determine a cameras real capabilities. Nevertheless, 10.2 megapixels is definitely a good place to start.

The Nikon D80 Camera offers you the choice between shooting in RAW or JPEG mode. If you have never heard of either of these lets define the terms. JPEG is an image compression mode, it takes the image you shot and compresses it into a smaller file format. In the process, some of the image quality can be lost; therefore, many high-end cameras give you the option to shoot in RAW mode. This keeps the file in its original state to be edited through computer software later. Many professionals prefer this mode.

Burst mode is the ability to take several pictures in rapid succession. This is often used with a moving target where it is impossible to take good single shots. The Nikon D80 Camera takes photos at the rate of three frames per second for up to 100 pictures per burst.

Pros

The Nikon D80 has a 2.5-inch LCD screen. This is much larger than other models and affords the user a much wider angle of vision. This is particularly helpful if the camera is mounted on a tripod.

The viewfinder is also quite a bit larger than previous models. This of course more applies to personal preference but for many it is a nice feature. The Nikon D80 Camera has a .94x magnification viewfinder.

Bottom Line

This camera has been a favorite among photographers for several years. The Nikon D80 Camera first came on the scene about 4 years ago and customers have overwhelmingly rated it well every since. There are several other things to consider when purchasing a camera, like lenses and tripods, but the bottom line is this camera was and is at the top of the game.

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