Lowyat.NET > Nikon D80 thread V3 ! Yes, V3 already... :D

yewkhuay

Jul 16 2008, 12:17 AM

Nikon D80 Thread V1
Nikon D80 Thread V2

Here are some useful links on D80 reviews and tricks (thanks to Lords who posted them in the thread...):

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_review...on_d80_pg8.html

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/NikonD80/page3c.shtml

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/p...=canon_eos40d/0

Nikonians.org-D80 user group

Nikon D80 Official site

photozone lens reviews

Latest firmware :
AF lenses specification : [attachmentid=458047]
MF lenses specification : [attachmentid=458035]
Lens compatibility : [attachmentid=458034]

Service centres :
Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Penang Branch)
Suite 8.01, 8th Floor,
MWE Plaza,
No. 8, Lebuh Farquhar,
10200 Penang.
Phone: +604-2627378
Fax : +604-2630809
Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri (Closed on Public Holidays)

Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
11th Floor, Block A,
Menara PKNS,
No.17, Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
46050 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Phone: +603-78093688
Fax : +603-78093633
Email : Consumer.Products@nikonoa.net
Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm; Mon-Fri (Closed on Public Holidays)

Hall of Fame for D80 owners :

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Kindly PM me if u are not in the Hell....

Now We got > 70 Lords!!!!!

yewkhuay

Jul 16 2008, 12:18 AM

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yewkhuay

Jul 16 2008, 12:18 AM

Welcome to V3 of D80 owners' thread !!!

travis_ckf

Jul 16 2008, 03:52 AM

TS: pls add me into the d80 owners list, thanks

sir_impesto

Jul 16 2008, 07:41 AM

hey....add me in the list. Nikon D80+kit lense+SB-600

undazztood

Jul 16 2008, 08:03 AM

wow 60 lords..

edan1979

Jul 16 2008, 10:51 AM

i continue with the LRT story...

cannot take pictar meh... I always see those 1st timer taking picture inside the LRT one....

pac1

Jul 16 2008, 11:30 AM

I think you might wanna change some D80 onwer status here to Ex-D80, D80 to them is history and their future lies in D300, D700 or D3!

timothyy

Jul 16 2008, 11:57 AM

reserved for D300 users...

Why D80 so slow de?

mazaziman

Jul 16 2008, 12:28 PM

whew, V3 already. u guys do spam hard.

secretguy83

Jul 16 2008, 12:33 PM

keep spamming to keep post count high?

darthbaboon

Jul 16 2008, 01:21 PM

D90 soon!!! Dark Lords will get a new lightsaber.

Oxburg

Jul 16 2008, 01:46 PM

D90 estimated price?

darthbaboon

Jul 16 2008, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(Oxburg @ Jul 16 2008, 01:46 PM)

D90 estimated price?

Rumours only for Photokina... but it will come out wan fo sure... just whether I'd have died of old age before it's released that's all.

calvin_gsc

Jul 16 2008, 02:16 PM

Can strikeout my name as D80 user...

undazztood

Jul 16 2008, 02:26 PM

seen your name in D300 user list

edan1979

Jul 16 2008, 03:30 PM

just got my D80... so wont be so crazy enough to change upgrade new body... until i fully utilize the full power of D80... maybe 2years later upgrade to other body la...

mazaziman

Jul 16 2008, 03:36 PM

QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 16 2008, 02:16 PM)

Can strikeout my name as D80 user...

gudbye my fren, looks like u have a new toy to play with

calvin_gsc

Jul 16 2008, 04:49 PM

QUOTE(mazaziman @ Jul 16 2008, 03:36 PM)

gudbye my fren, looks like u have a new toy to play with

No lar, I still do drop by....

sOuLx

Jul 16 2008, 05:07 PM

how much the price for 2nd hand body d80?
izzit going to get lower if d90 or the replacement model launched?

pac1

Jul 16 2008, 08:45 PM

QUOTE(sOuLx @ Jul 16 2008, 05:07 PM)

how much the price for 2nd hand body d80?
izzit going to get lower if d90 or the replacement model launched?

A new D80 body is about RM2.4~2.5k, 2nd hand would be about RM1.8~2k. If a replacement model is launched, I would say its about RM1.7~1.8k, it would be almost impossible to get any lower as I can still see some older model D50, D70, D70s selling for about RM1.3~1.6k. Is it worth the wait and missed out the chances to shoot? You'll have to answer this on your own!

Just my 2cents!

KeonG118

Jul 16 2008, 11:14 PM

I'm new D80 user!~

mazaziman

Jul 17 2008, 10:03 AM

welcome!

sir_impesto

Jul 17 2008, 06:46 PM

Any D80 sifu want to share their custom setting for optimization image here? Especially for D80 noobie like me?

calvin_gsc

Jul 17 2008, 08:01 PM

QUOTE(sir_impesto @ Jul 17 2008, 06:46 PM)

Any D80 sifu want to share their custom setting for optimization image here? Especially for D80 noobie like me?

I can share mine that i'd been using untill I parted with my D80...

You need to upload using Nikon's Camera Control Pro.

MetalZone

Jul 17 2008, 08:29 PM

QUOTE(sir_impesto @ Jul 17 2008, 06:46 PM)

Any D80 sifu want to share their custom setting for optimization image here? Especially for D80 noobie like me?

When I want a more natural skin tone I use colour mode Ia and Saturation set to Normal. Everything else is set to auto. Normally I use this when shooting people.
With most other things, I use colour mode IIIa and Saturation set to enhanced (cause I like colour saturation). If I want to tone down the colour saturation a little, I just set to Normal.

Just my newbie 2 cents.

Haven't tried custom curves yet though I'd love to and I don't have nikon camera control.

Ken Rockwell says this about the Tone Compensation:

QUOTE

Nikon meant to say Contrast. I always leave mine set to AUTO. In AUTO the D80 automatically applies the Zone System and adjusts contrast to match your subject, for each and every shot!

If Nikon's marketing department was paying attention, they would promote this as Automatic Dynamic Range Optimization, since that's what it does and Canon has nothing like this.

The D80 automatically lowers contrast and increases dynamic range for very contrasty subjects, and cranks up contrast for dull subjects.

Saturation also varies with this setting. If you crank it to + it looks vivid and bold for flatter subjects, but when you have a contrasty subject it's too much and blows out. Leave it in AUTO and you won't have to piddle with it.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80/users...us-shooting.htm

Doom

Jul 17 2008, 10:54 PM

Being D80 user for almost a year now ...

Always forgotten to drop by here ...

Metalzone ... also used D80 ... nv knows..

MetalZone

Jul 18 2008, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Doom @ Jul 17 2008, 10:54 PM)

Metalzone ... also used D80 ... nv knows..

Haha... I've owned it for 2 months only actually. Kena poisoned by my friend's D50 (which I borrowed a couple of times) for almost 2 years until I could finally afford a DSLR myself.

Darkcursed

Jul 18 2008, 03:01 PM

congrat on V3 opening la.
d90 will be coming!

sir_impesto

Jul 20 2008, 09:48 AM

QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 17 2008, 08:01 PM)

I can share mine that i'd been using untill I parted with my D80...

You need to upload using Nikon's Camera Control Pro.

bro...how to use the colour tone? sorry if its a noobie questions. still learning here...

honvee

Jul 20 2008, 02:04 PM

gonna be 1 month old new D80 user =D
can add me into D80 owner list ? hehe

calvin_gsc

Jul 20 2008, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(sir_impesto @ Jul 20 2008, 09:48 AM)

bro...how to use the colour tone? sorry if its a noobie questions. still learning here...

You will need the software.

Nikon Camera Control Pro.

You upload it using the software via USB.

neoxz

Jul 21 2008, 10:54 PM

hmmm,... some 1 add my name to the list? been missing me out since last V2

BulletsStorm

Jul 22 2008, 04:40 PM

Guyz im wondering if you can play with the shooting settings in the front LCD screen like D40 or D300 ??

Im considering to get D80 but im not sure i will be comfortable looking at that small backlit top screen for adjustments everytime..

calvin_gsc

Jul 22 2008, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(BulletsStorm @ Jul 22 2008, 04:40 PM)

Guyz im wondering if you can play with the shooting settings in the front LCD screen like D40 or D300 ??

Im considering to get D80 but im not sure i will be comfortable looking at that small backlit top screen for adjustments everytime..

There is no way camera setting can be shown on LCD on the D80.

Even on my D300, I always look up on the LCD to check and change my settings. Used to it already.

What you see on the LCD is just the right amount of information you need to know.

I find it much more convenient then changing it by looking at the LCD.

Joseph Hahn

Jul 22 2008, 11:10 PM

The top screen is enough and the point of not using the rear LCD is to save battery.

Also because the top screen is a relic from film SLRs.

MetalZone

Jul 24 2008, 01:17 AM

I prefer the top LCD also since I'm used to it, coming from shooting my friend's D50 then my own D80. In broad daylight, the top LCD is anytime more visible than the colour LCD at the back (gets washed out). The D80's top LCD is also backlit so you don't need to worry even in dark situations.

mazaziman

Jul 24 2008, 02:37 PM

me too, prefer the top lcd coz used to it. starting from using D70s. i find it faster and comfortable to look at it compare to the back lcd.

siokae0422

Jul 24 2008, 10:51 PM

jz saw this thred
congrat ya, V3 adi
love my D80 very much

Vodoo2k

Jul 25 2008, 10:21 AM

yep.. love my d80 too...

shinchan^^

Jul 25 2008, 10:22 AM

cant believe im still using this

phatboss

Jul 30 2008, 07:12 PM

hi guys..im back from penang for my photojurnalism assgmnt.my d80 infected by the fungus

..where i can send it for a fast service?
does the service center in pj open on saturday?

calvin_gsc

Jul 30 2008, 10:21 PM

QUOTE(phatboss @ Jul 30 2008, 07:12 PM)

hi guys..im back from penang for my photojurnalism assgmnt.my d80 infected by the fungus

..where i can send it for a fast service?
does the service center in pj open on saturday?

Goodness me, how long you never use your camera? How come so fast can get fungus...

Your lens or your body got fungus?

Anyway, Nikon Service Center in Menara PKNS PJ opens mondays to fridays from 8.30am till 5.30pm only.

phatboss

Jul 30 2008, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 30 2008, 10:21 PM)

Goodness me, how long you never use your camera? How come so fast can get fungus...

Your lens or your body got fungus?

Anyway, Nikon Service Center in Menara PKNS PJ opens mondays to fridays from 8.30am till 5.30pm only.

thanx for ur information bro

.oredi use my d80 for about 1 n a hf years. i think it caused by the beg maybe.both oredi got the fungus

any place that u kno that can service my cam on sat or sun?usualy if fungus takes how long to service?

calvin_gsc

Jul 30 2008, 10:46 PM

QUOTE(phatboss @ Jul 30 2008, 10:42 PM)

thanx for ur information bro

.oredi use my d80 for about 1 n a hf years. i think it caused by the beg maybe.both oredi got the fungus

any place that u kno that can service my cam on sat or sun?usualy if fungus takes how long to service?

Depending on the severity, I think need at least one working day so that technician can do a good job cleaning them.

You can send them to shops like J-One Camera at Amcorp Mall or YL Camera in Pudu Plaza. But dont think they can do on the spot or within the same day.

You really should buy silica gel to absorb moist in you bag.

If not, invest in a dry cabinet to store your equipment, because humidity in Malaysia is very dangerous for DSLR equipment.

phatboss

Jul 30 2008, 11:27 PM

QUOTE(calvin_gsc @ Jul 30 2008, 10:46 PM)

Depending on the severity, I think need at least one working day so that technician can do a good job cleaning them.

You can send them to shops like J-One Camera at Amcorp Mall or YL Camera in Pudu Plaza. But dont think they can do on the spot or within the same day.

You really should buy silica gel to absorb moist in you bag.

If not, invest in a dry cabinet to store your equipment, because humidity in Malaysia is very dangerous for DSLR equipment.

yeah..i always fogot to put the gel inside..take it for granted.

thanx a lot for helpin me in bro

calvin_gsc

Jul 30 2008, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(phatboss @ Jul 30 2008, 11:27 PM)

yeah..i always fogot to put the gel inside..take it for granted.

thanx a lot for helpin me in bro

No problem. Hope you get your gear fixed asap and you're out shooting again!

tungauijau

Jul 31 2008, 03:47 AM

what da diferent d80 and d90??
is d90 can be like d200??
huhu...
if that u now d300 price???

calvin_gsc

Jul 31 2008, 08:34 AM

QUOTE(tungauijau @ Jul 31 2008, 03:47 AM)

what da diferent d80 and d90??
is d90 can be like d200??
huhu...
if that u now d300 price???

The D90 or so called D80 replacement is not out in the market. Still a rumor and no leaked pictures of it yet.

I doubt D90 will be like D200, it may have bigger megapixels, and live view but it wont be built as tough as the D200 series.

D300 market price should stand around RM5300.

phatboss

Jul 31 2008, 02:03 PM

owh calvin,i fogot to ask..how much usually they charge for the service