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09/06/2006 05:18:15 PM · #1
I'd love to see what others have to say about their Nikon D70 (D80s). I'm considering a D80. I currently own the F717 and love it.

1. How is the AutoFocus? Can you depend on it for quality photos if you don't want to mess with the apeture/shutter?

2. Is the auto focus fast?

3. How is the battery life?

4. Which lens setup should I buy?
18-135mm F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S Lens
28-80mm F3.3-5.6G AF Zoom Lens

I don't want a monster to carry around -- but I want some cool shots. I'm used to a 5x zoom now. I see the 135mm would be a 7.5X. Is that too big for everyday? My main subjects are landscapes in my backyard and around our lake.

4. Is it a good DSLR for an mid-level photographer? I can manually setup a photo though I am not very skilled at it. I understand the process.

5. Will the transition be easy or difficult?

I'd love any insight.

Thanks,
Renee
09/06/2006 05:22:03 PM · #2
D70 -

Auto focus is very good. I do use manual focus for macro.

Battery life is Very Good. Not sure but I think I can get 300+ shots on a charge EASY...

I would get the 18-135 ED - I have the 18-200 VR and 105mm f2.8

Good for mid level or beginner.

09/06/2006 05:26:48 PM · #3
As of now only one person on the site has the D80 but i am sure more will start popping up any minute now.
09/06/2006 05:27:59 PM · #4
Battery is a chargin' :-P
09/06/2006 05:33:02 PM · #5
Originally posted by Everyday Renee:

1. How is the AutoFocus? Can you depend on it for quality photos if you don't want to mess with the apeture/shutter?

hmmm... did you mean to say auto metering? either way both work very well...

Originally posted by Everyday Renee:

2. Is the auto focus fast?

this is actually going to depend a great deal on the lens itself...

Originally posted by Everyday Renee:

3. How is the battery life?
i've gotten over 400 before having to recharge... can't ask for much better than that...

Originally posted by Everyday Renee:

4. Which lens setup should I buy?

18-135mm F3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S Lens

since you said you'd wanna do landscapes, you're going to want the 18mm, for sure...

Originally posted by Everyday Renee:

4. Is it a good DSLR for an mid-level photographer?

yes. plenty to play with in the auto modes, and even more to learn about the manual modes... lots of room to grow.

Originally posted by Everyday Renee:

5. Will the transition be easy or difficult?

i'd say pretty easy.... a week or two in and you'll wonder why you waited so long...
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