Nikon D80 Digital SLR Announced

Nikon have announced the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D80 Digital SLR - the camera is due for release in September with a price of £699 Body Only, £899 with an 18-70mm lens, and £949 with an 18-135mm lens.

"Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the D80, a high performance digital SLR camera incorporating Nikon’s latest digital and photographic technologies.

This outstanding interchangeable-lens digital SLR boasts automated operation and advanced features, designed to satisfy photographers with the passion to create beautiful photographs. The D80 features a 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, providing a new level of high resolution and sharp detail. With this, however, also comes the freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. Nikon’s DX Format sensor and F bayonet lens mount design assures compatibility across the comprehensive range of AF and DX Nikkor lenses."

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