The Nikon D80 was recently included in the PC Photo article, “Hot New D-SLRs” in their January/February 2007 issue. Mike Stensvold wrote that the D80 is not only a fast camera that can keep up with the quickest of subjects, but also offers “outstanding color and tone reproduction.” Stensvold was impressed with the camera’s many helpful features and controls such as D-Lighting, Trim, Image Overlay and monochrome settings and film effects. At the end of his review, Stensvold claimed, “Notably smaller and lighter than the D200, the D80 offers many of its features in a much lower-priced package.”

The Nikon D80 was featured in the “Upgrade” section of the December 2006 issue of Maxim. According to Maxim, the 10.2 megapixel D80 out performs more expensive digital SLR cameras and has “the power to snap 100 consecutive pics at three frames per second.” The writers at Maxim found that the D80 performed very well, and, in addition, offers features that advanced-level digital SLR cameras have.

American Photo’s Jonathan Barkey has chosen the Nikon D80 as his Editor’s Choice in the magazine’s November issue. Barkey noted that the D80 offered good ISO range from 100 to 3200 and had wireless flash control and D-Lighting processing. Barkey commented that the D80 and the higher-end Nikon D200 shared many of the same high-end features and controls, stating that the D80 “gives you identical image quality and many of the same assets” as its higher-end relative, the D200.

The Nikon D80 was included in the Last-Minute Holiday Wish List gift guide in the January 2007 issue of Men's Journal. The D80 has a “top-notch image processing engine” to go along with 10.2 megapixels and a “super fast 11-point autofocus.” The D80 also provides users with a bright 2.5-inch LCD screen and wireless flash. Men's Journal concluded that the D80 is “best for the budding pro.”

George Schaub of Shutterbug magazine has recently reviewed the Nikon D80 and found the camera to be unlike any digital SLR camera that he has previously reviewed. Schaub applauded the D80 when he wrote that the “enhanced battery life is certainly a boon for those taking this camera on a hike or a long weekend’s shoot.” He concluded that the D80 is “an excellent traveling companion” due to its solid feel and strong body build.

Terry Sullivan of PC Magazine wrote a dazzling review of the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera, stating that the camera “packs excellent performance, very good image quality, and a long zoom lens.” Overall, Sullivan was very pleased with the features and controls that the camera borrowed from the higher end Nikon D200. Sullivan comments that the Nikon D80 has been the most eagerly anticipated digital SLR released this year and concludes that the camera “doesn’t disappoint.”

PC World named the Nikon D80 one of the top ten digital cameras in their January 2007 issue. Eric Butterfield called the D80 an eagerly anticipated camera that built upon the qualities that the Nikon D70 offered. Butterfield called the D80 a “fast, powerful SLR.” Image quality, battery life and overall design were given very high marks as well. Butterfield praised the D80 for offering many features such as a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, 10.2 megapixels and 7 different scene modes.

Ibarionex R. Perello from PC Photo called the Nikon D80 a “small but powerful” camera. According to Perello, the D80 is a camera that packs all the key features needed to take great pictures in a compact package. Perello noted that the D80 was able to “produce sharp photographs with accurate exposure” even under the toughest conditions.

Dave Etchells of Imaging Resource has completed a full hands-on review of the Nikon D80 and candidly writes that the Nikon D80 “is a superb photographic tool, offering value well beyond its relatively modest price point.” The build quality of the D80 was one of the focuses of Etchells’ review, and he stated that the D80 was “solidly built, well-balanced in the hand, highly responsive and delivers excellent image quality.” Etchells concludes his review with a high recommendation and describes the Nikon D80 as “one of the better cameras on the market.”