Warbird Information Exchange

I got my D80 in the mail today!! Now how do I work the thing? Joking aside this is a pretty big camera.


I'm pretty happy right now. Thanks all for your help in me getting a camera. I think I picked a good one! Nikon rules, Canon drools....oops!


Thanks,
Nathan

Nathan,
I am looking into getting a D80 soon. I tried out a D50 (from a friend) last week.
I loved it. Looks like Nikon is the way to go.

Let us know how this works out for you.
Best Regards,

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I am not a camera expert myself..........but I know several friends who are. Their opinion is -------- in professional quality digital------ Canon RULES!!


TC

I just found out that looking threw the view finder there is digital information display! I didn't know that.

Canon, Nikon....both good cameras.

Nathan,

Enjoy your new camera.....you lucky dog!! I wish I had a new toy to play with......well Christmas is only a couple of months away!

TC

Sorry Ted.
You went to GML and the AFM...you're done pal!!!

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Jack,

How true, how true! My wife has been telling me the same thing regularly since I got back.


Ted

I have an old nikon D1X and I still don't know how to use the thing 100%...

I think the NIkon and Canon debate is like Ford and Chevy. I think both companies make a great product. That being said Nathan, I am also a Nikon owner.

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I think the NIkon and Canon debate is like Ford and Chevy. I think both companies make a great product. That being said Nathan, I am also a Nikon owner.

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I think the NIkon and Canon debate is like Ford and Chevy. I think both companies make a great product. That being said Nathan, I am also a Nikon owner.

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Great news Nathan. Let me know if you have any questions, I will help if I can.

As for Nikon or Canon they are only as good as the operator and the glass you put on them.

Eric

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Mustangdriver wrote,
"I think the NIkon and Canon debate is like Ford and Chevy"

Come on guys this is a warbird site!
How about, I think the Nikon and Canon debate is like Corsair and Mustang.

And Nathan, since he offered, if anybody can help you it is Airic.
Good luck with the new camera.

Bill

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I upgraded from the D50 to the D80 a few weeks ago. The difference is noticeable. You're going to love it. Play around with the settings a bit and read up on some digital photography forums for some great tips. There is a Nikon specific forum here:

http://www.nikonians.org/

The Nikon/Canon debate will rage on for eternity. It does come down to the glass and most importantly, the shooter. If you give a great camera and lens to a schlub, he'll take crummy pictures. At the same time, I have seen stunning photos from people with small point and shoots. Make us proud, Nathan.

Got My Nikon D-80 last summer & love it!! Take's awesome photos, but beware of ordering cameras through the mail.
Most of them are "grey market" goods with no warranty...

I'm saving up for a Nikon 18-200 lens. Apparently it's the "Cat's Meow" for this camera. Here's some 18-200 reviews:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm

I've been meeting several hot babes at events lately, who are carrying D-80's. It's a great little conversation piece too!!
It's fun to act like a "D-80 expert" while talking with them. I have no friggin' idea how to use it either.
I just set everything on automatic & pretend like I know what I'm doing... Digger