Easy logical controls

1. Cheap plastic controls -- focus area selector just fell off.
2. Out of the box often refused to take pictures -- had to go in for service.

Good design, cheaply built, came out of the box broken.

Customer Service

Voice mail hell. Never able to talk to a repair tech.

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very fast and accurate, greater value, some feature are same like F100, new metering system which provide more accurate to catch the moving object.
It is easy to use, with the dual command dial, users can direct adjust aparture base on the information given on viewfinder.
Demand grid line, available for landscape shooting.
DOF preview button.
Built-in TTL speedlight
10 segment 3D matrix metering. which create greater posibilities in expose picture.
AF assist illuminator, multiple exposure, available also.

Make buy the Plastic,
Too small, hard to hold especially for those got a big hand. Camera back can not be change, and the data imprint disappear after few minutes, since the battery was removed. i have to set again, when i want to use the camera again.
The buit-in flash seem to be not powefull than the F70.
I don't know whether it's make by Japan or not, (Nikon Japan) what's different between Thailand mades, and Japan mades Cameras'.
Not enough accessories.
Not compatible with my manual lens
Film Advance, too slow.(2.5fps where F70 3.7fps in high mode)
Eat batteries as a breakfast.
Some limitation or lack of certain features, making material, setting, accessories, although you welling to spend and get the expensive camera, buy F100, or F5.
don't have vari-program.

In my own view, I prefer to get these middle-class camera's(F80), beacuse i only take photo as my hobby, beside that it is inexpensive and full of the feature that i need in taking various type of picture, and It is seem to be wasting money if i spend a lot to buy a great camera like F5, F100, which cost a few thousand. And I might not be able use all the feature inside the both expensive camera. i rather invest the money in choosing a better lens for my F80.
I don't feel regret to brought this camera, because it provide everythings that i want in taking photo. The many feature in F100, also can be found in these camera, so, for those who wants to have a great photo machine, and doesn't want to spend more, this camera can be your choice.

All the nikon product seem to have it's own value, where the others model don't have, so if you are using the old model, don't worried, it still have a little diffences, which the new camera don't have, (eg.F70 - Panorama and quick recall function).
As for this, to buy a camera, make sure that what the things' u are going to take, and what kind of the feature, you may use, and how much you want to spend on it.

Customer Service

So far i don't needs

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Canon EOS 5, EOS 50E, EOS 300, EOS 500, EOS 888 (First time when i step into photography worlds')

light
the most street useful in the line
cheap, but feels like it

cheap buttons, cheesy DOF
canon has done it better in Elan7
fast? (see above line)

you know what? I am tired of Nikon producing mediocre bodies. This one is good, but checkout the new Canon Elan 7/7e. Everyone should ideally get the F100. Then decide who makes better bodies. You can tell this by how bodies become obsolete when new ones replace them. Canon bodies are ALL considered modern photographic tools, while Nikon bodies get replaced every few years by another model, even the flagship models. Look at how long the A2E has kept on the line. Canon's USM focussing is also head and shoulders better/ quieter. Admittedly, I have some favorite Nikon glass, but if not for those (they are louder and slower, though) Canon gets my vote. Eye control for focussing is way better. And now that I shoot slides, Matrix metering is not all that- for outstanding work, you can't use snapshot metering. Forever, Canon's AF module is so much more suited to sport photography, too. Each of Canon's intermediate and advanced models do not leave out critical functions like Nikon's do- and all are well designed- think about it- Canon has engineering resources in many different electronic applications and has an extensive R&D- they did get rid of the FD lens mount, but looking back, they created the better focussing system by far. Nikon is catching up, but I now truly believe that Nikon advertises better, especially in the US. Both systems are good, but Canon has the technology edge and the experience to build better electronic tools.

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Tons of function, almost a baby F100, easy
to use

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This is my second review of this camera. I've used it for about six monthes and shot about seventy rolls of film through it. I've also owned or used many of the Nikon professional cameras including the F, F2, F3, as well as the FM. I've also used several Leica M series cameras and medium format equiptment by such venerable manufactures as Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Pentax. Having said all that, I was moved to comment on this camera, again, because of many of the reviews I've recently read in this section about the N80. For the record, I have never used a camera in all my experience that makes it any easier for the photographer to concentrate on that which is most important: the image. Coupled with a Nikkor AFS28-70, or an AFD80-200f2.8, and an SB28, it is almost impossible to screw up an exposure. The camera's metering system is nothing short of amazing. Should the photographer wish to choose the shutter speed and aperture for himself, that is also possible. The auto focusing has never let me down. This camera does so much for the money, that it makes those who criticize it for the polycarbonate casing or the fact that it can't meter with non AF lenses seem like crybabies to me. If you want an F100 or an F5, then by all means go buy one. But how can one complain about a $450 camera that does so much for half the cost of the F100 or for a third of the cost of the F5? I humbly suggest that those interested in buying a camera think first about how they will use it, and under what conditions. They should then allow the answers to those questions inform their buying decision. Unless you will be working under extreme circumstances, or need a faster motordrive, or are abusive to your equiptment, or wish to continue using manuel Nikkors with metering, I cannot imagine one being able to enjoy the art and craft of photography more than with this fine instrument. It is one of the finest photographic values I've ever seen. After much use, I recommend it more highly than before.

Customer Service

Not needed. Nikon camera bought in New Zealand has a 5 years warranty, amazing.

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The camera has an extraordinary array of features, not the least of which include many found on the much more expensive F100. The price is hard to beat given the features of this well designed instrument.

None that I have found.

This is my second review of this camera. I've used it for about six monthes and shot about seventy rolls of film through it. I've also owned or used many of the Nikon professional cameras including the F, F2, F3, as well as the FM. I've also used several Leica M series cameras and medium format equiptment by such venerable manufactures as Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Pentax. Having said all that, I was moved to comment on this camera, again, because of many of the reviews I've recently read in this section about the N80. For the record, I have never used a camera in all my experience that makes it any easier for the photographer to concentrate on that which is most important: the image. Coupled with a Nikkor AFS28-70, or an AFD80-200f2.8, and an SB28, it is almost impossible to screw up an exposure. The camera's metering system is nothing short of amazing. Should the photographer wish to choose the shutter speed and aperture for himself, that is also possible. The auto focusing has never let me down. This camera does so much for the money, that it makes those who criticize it for the polycarbonate casing or the fact that it can't meter with non AF lenses seem like crybabies to me. If you want an F100 or an F5, then by all means go buy one. But how can one complain about a $450 camera that does so much for half the cost of the F100 or for a third of the cost of the F5? I humbly suggest that those interested in buying a camera think first about how they will use it, and under what conditions. They should then allow the answers to those questions inform their buying decision. Unless you will be working under extreme circumstances, or need a faster motordrive, or are abusive to your equiptment, or wish to continue using manuel Nikkors with metering, I cannot imagine one being able to enjoy the art and craft of photography more than with this fine instrument. It is one of the finest photographic values I've ever seen. After much use, I recommend it more highly than before.

Customer Service

I've never had to use it.

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This camera is has easy to use controls and menu's, lightweight body, logical layout, depth of field preview and its fast. I am glad I waited for this model instead of buying the N70.

none I that I have found.

Excellent all around camera body that allows variety of setup and creative flexibility for it's user.

Customer Service

Have not had to use them yet

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Excellent AF
Great build quality
More features than I know what to do with

Needs MB-16 battery pack to do it justice

I can't believe what people have been saying about this camera. I have read reviews giving excellent marks and some giving extremely poor ones, but very little in between.
I have been using a manual Pentax for a few years and thought it was time to change. I couldn't believe what a bargain the F80 was. I looked at the competition and, as far as I could see there was none.
This SLR has loads of features (at the end of the day you have got to put things into perspective and consider the price).
Anyone who thinks the build quality on this camera is less than first rate (for the price) must have been incredibly unlucky or, as others have pointed out, jealous Canonites!

On value, I'd give it 6 stars if they'd let me!

Customer Service

Not contacted yet.

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Various Pentax, Minolta and Canon SLR's within £200

Easy to use
Great value for the dollar
picture quality

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I am a professional in video/film production but have always bought point and shoot cameras until I bought the N80. This camera takes fantastic shots right out of the box. There are a ton of features on this camera that I have no idea how to use yet, but I can still set everything on auto and get incredible results.

I am very picky about picture quality and the very first roll that I shot blew me away. If you want to take great pictures right now, but want a camera that you can learn and grow with, then take a serious look at an N80. Yes I could have bought a more expensive camera that has even more features, but for me it doesn't make sense. I take alot of pictures of my family so I need a quality camera that also has the convienience of a built in flash... I don't have time to be attaching a speed light in most situations, and from what I have seen out there, this is the highest quality camera that also has a built in flash.

If you are a pro I'm sure you probably wouldn't even consider a N80. If you are not a pro but want to take pro quality pictures, take a good look at this camera.

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Continuous AF, Advanced Metering options, well placed controls

none so far

Look at the 1 star reviews and you see no substance(Probably canon employees with an attitude). This camera has a big bang for the buck. Features are endless and the bottom line is after a dozen rolls, the pictures are beautiful. Isnt that what we're all after anyway? If the dial falls off, its because your probably screwing with it too much. Mine are fine. Solid and secure. AF is dead on. Continuous AF is GREAT for sports. Poly body is light and though I haven't dropped mine, I'm sure it will survive bumps and bruises as well as the rest of them. Oh baby, this camera is nicey nice.

Customer Service

n/a

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Dynamic AF; 3D Metering; Size ;Basic Ergonomics

Some dials are a small bit fiddley

This is my second review of this camera and comes after a two week safari in Kenya. In that time the F80 has been used on countless game drives, a hot air balloon, 11 flights (9 in light aircraft), shot many rolls of film in harsh conditions and dropped once (with a Sigma 170-500mm attached i.e. heavy) The only damage to report is a cracked lens hood, otherwise not a scratch. Read this very slowly and take note - the polycarbonate is VERY TOUGH. How people are breaking these things I don't know. I can only assume they are Canon owners with an axe to grind.
Oh yes 22 rolls of 400 speed Fuji Superia turned out superb. Star of the show though is the Dynamic AF, try following a cheetah running at full pelt without it!
Best mid range on the market (look out though the EOS 30 is coming)

Customer Service

Not tried

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