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For every aspiring photographer –

High performance that satisfies

all shooting styles

• 10.2 effective megapixel CCD image sensor

• Advanced image processing engine

• Improved 11-area AF system

• 0.18 sec. start-up and short release time lag

• 2.5-inch LCD with wide viewing angle

• Large, bright 0.94x viewfinder

• Nikon D-SLR build quality and fine ergonomic design

• D-Lighting, Filters effects and a wide range of

image enhancement options

Two photographers, Italy and the D80

Photographers from different fields share their impressions

after shooting with the D80 on a trip to Italy.

About shooting in Italy - -

Anyone who takes photos understands the

desire to capture precious moments the instant

H (Hien): Iʼ ve long dreamed of shooting in

they unfold, and the need for a camera with the

Venice. As a photojournalist, I always strive to

speed and precision to be always ready to shoot.

convey the moment just as I see it with my own

eyes. This demands a great amount of footwork

Y: I wa s als o im p res s e d by t he s p ee d an d

to get acquainted with the location, and the time

efficiency of operation. The placement and size

to establish a rapport with the locals. Shooting

of buttons and controls makes them easy to

early in the morning with the D80 left an immediate

use. I also find the menus easy to understand,

impression on me. There was limited light, and

and intuitive to use. The solid feel of the camera

that was comprised of a mixture of natural and

body belies its compact size, it was easy to carry

artificial light. A film camera in such a situation

around and simple to use from the very beginning.

requires complicated use of filters, whereas the

"The D80 is a perfect camera for every aspiring photographer

D80 was able to achieve accurate white balance

and metering under mixed light sources and

and fully capable of satisfying the most demanding."

produce beautiful results.

Y (Yves): I believe shooting in the cafe allowed

H:I use the LCD monitor to confirm what I just

m e t o c l e a r l y ex p r e s s m y f e e l i n g s a b o u t

shot and find the D80ʼs 2.5-inch monitor very easy

the location. I am always exploring how best to

to view. The display is bright, colors are excellent,

express myself based on the inspiration I draw

and the high resolution is a practical benefit.

from the actual scene. And for me, the light is the

I found this combination even helps me confirm

inspiration. I like to control the light in each shot,

sharpness. The playback and preview features

which of course includes capturing the mood

are also easy to operate. You can zoom in or out

of the natural light, while at times also taking

using a single button, and itʼs easy to return to a

advantage of reflected light or using flashes. The

full-frame view. Thereʼs no doubt that the ease of

D80 produced images just as I envisioned them,

operation and quality of display makes the LCD

performing perfectly throughout the trip.

monitor a useful tool, not only for checking shots

Images from the D80 are of the highest quality,

and settings, but also for communicating with the

and I can edit them freely after the shot. The D80

people that Iʼm photographing.

can even perform in-camera editing, which only

adds to the creative possibilities and makes

About the 10.2 megapixel images - -

digital easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Y: Skin tones really come out great. They are

First impressions of shooting with

accurately reproduced, even when shooting in

the D80 - -

soft light, or people with darker complexions.

Iʼm also pleased with how sharp and clear shots

H: All functions respond immediately. The camera

came out, even when shooting with little light with

is ready to shoot the instant I turn it on, shutter

which to work.

response is excellent, and autofocus is fast and

precise. Speed is of the essence to my style of

H: Even when shooting from the gondola in bright

photography. Thatʼs why the remarkable speed

sunlight, the reds in my subject, the blue sky, and

of the D80 captured my attention right away.

the black of the gondola were all accurately

reproduced. I used the Landscape mode of the

Digi-Vari Programs for this shot, and the outstanding

quality of the contrast, color reproduction and

smooth transitions all caught my eye. Thereʼs no

doubt that the D80ʼs automatic settings can deliver

Yves Paternoster

satisfying results. With automatic settings like

Born in France, Yves studied

this, anyone can take professional-quality photos.

photography i n Amsterdam

a n d b e g a n w o r k i n g a s a

f r e e l a n c e p h o t o g r a p h e r.

"The camera provided satisfying results

Currently living in Amsterdam,

Yves focuses primarily on

that were sharp and clear."

commercial photography.

Cortina dʼAmpezzo

Venice

Portofino

Cinque Terre

Hien Lam Duc

Born in Laos, Hien emigrated

t o France at the age of 16.

He began his career as a

photojournalist with a series

on the Mekong River. Hien

n o w l i v e s i n P a r i s a n d

p h o t o g r a p h s a r o u n d t h e

w o r l d , w i t h p a r t i c u l a r

concentration on Laos.

–

Hien Lam Duc

Impressions after completing the

shoot - -

H: I was particularly taken with the quality of

response, the ease of manual control, and the

flexibility of settings and functions. Autofocus

also delivered the precision Iʼve come to expect

of Nikon SLR cameras. The viewfinder provides a

clear view, and itʼs easy to change focus points to

match the shot.

I shot with the D80 the same way I use my film

bodies, and I felt completely comfortable doing so.

The D80 is a performer that transcends distinctions

between film and digital cameras.

Y: One of the advantages of digital is in how it

smoothes the photographic process. You can

change settings at any time on a digital camera

that are the equivalent of changing the type

of film. A good example of this is the ability to

change sensitivity. Digital is also more efficient

than film. You canʼt confirm what youʼve shot with

film until after developing the film, whereas digital

allows you to accurately confirm whatever you

want as you shoot. This point really struck me as I

shot with the D80.

H: It sounds as though we agree that the D80 is a

perfect camera for every aspiring photographer,

as well as one that is capable of satisfying both

a photojournalist such as me, and a commercial

photographer such as yourself.

–

Yves Paternoster