Nikon D80

[fishhawk]

I'm looking to dive into the digital SLR market. Looking for some info from anyone who has one. Likes & dislikes and the such. Thanks for your input. :2thumbs:

[rwpontius]

I have a D80. It is pretty light and has been up many miles of trail this last year. I did pick up a leatherette case for it. I think Nikon stayed awake nights trying to design the least useful case possible but it has protected the camera well. The only negative I have is that it will not meter with non AF lenses. No real complaints other than that on the camera-I knew about the lens issue before I bought the camera so I wasn't surprised. Mostly I shoot the 18-70 lens but sometimes carry the 70-300 VR.
RP

[rooster32]

I have a D80 and have been very happy with it. There are quite a few "deals" out there on the D80's (and D200) since the D300 has come out.

Check out a few of these web sites for D80 info and also check out their "for sale" forums:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/

http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/index.php?

I just picked up a D300, but will probably keep the D80 as well.

Since the earlier post mentioned it....for camera cases and lens cases check out http://www.kinesisgear.com They are a local UT company that makes all sorts of camera and lens cases. Basically can get a case to fit any camera/lens combo...included big 300-500mm lens. Really nice stuff. Most of the big camera backpacks are heavy and are not comfortable for extended hikes. I just use one of my favorite packs and pack all my camera gear in the Kinesis bags. Works out great...my $.02's

Good luck!

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[R]

Is it just me, or is that fish REALLY frowning? :sad:

[rooster32]

Well...lucky for that rainbow, we had caught our fill of Sockeye Salmon on that day...so he was shortly released to swim another day.

[JP]

Is it just me, or is that fish REALLY frowning? :sad:
You would to after having a hook in your mouth :lol8: and finding out your meal was fake :mrgreen: