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Nikon D80

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Dec 6, 2006

Pros

Cons

Switch to Secure Digital card media is a hassle for users who have invested in CompactFlash cards

Price when rated: $1,000 (body only); $1,300 (with 18-135mm DX Zoom Nikkor lens)

Macworld's Nikon D80 Coverage

Nikon D80 digital SLR Though it’s priced higher than Canon’s Digital Rebel XTi and Sony’s Alpha 100, the Nikon D80 delivers a lot of extra bang for the buck. In fact, users who are considering the Canon EOS 30D will want to take a close look at this camera.

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