For Sale - Sold: New Nikon D80

jsherman999 · 02-21-2009, 10:52 PM

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Item for Sale
New Nikon D80 SALE PENDING

Asking Price
$480 shipped

Item Description
.

This Nikon D80 is less than two months old - I've decided to invest in a couple more Nikon lenses, and decided to upgrade the body to the D90 at the same time (no, my K20D + glass will still be my main system by a long shot, don't worry Pentaxians

)

It comes with original box, papers, everything, and is indistinguishable from new.

It gets you a superb, responsive body with faster AF speed than my K20D, and an excellent flash system - as we know, Pentax's only real achilles' heels are these two areas.

It opens the door to an expanded LBA - Imagine having the option to buy the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, a new AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 for $400, A Nikkor 80-200 2.8 for $600, Sigma 150mm macro, the list goes on & on...

The D80 allows the use of any AF Nikon and 3rd-party lens - the D40 and D60 do not allow AF with any lens that does not have an internal motor. (If you've been considering getting a D40, forget it!)

Paired with the $109 (new!) AF-D 50 1.8, this is an indoor sharpshooter of excellent pedigree and utility - and blasted fun.

Comes with free 4Gb SD card.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Mint

Item Location
USA

Shipping Charge
$0 CONUS, some $ outside CONUS

Shipping Services
USPS

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order

Additional Details
Nikon D80, as new

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by jsherman999; 02-23-2009 at 12:08 PM.

jsherman999 · 02-21-2009, 11:06 PM

.

Some shots taken with the Nikon:

With Sigma 28 f/1.8:

With Nikkor 24 2.8:

With Nikkor 50 1.8 wide-open:

f/2.2

rest wide-open

Crop:

loony33 · 02-21-2009, 11:12 PM

That is a good price. Good luck.

bx6768 · 02-21-2009, 11:43 PM

That's better with picture of camera.

jsherman999 · 02-21-2009, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by bx6768

That's better with picture of camera.

Photo of camera itself is coming tomorrow, don't have any already uploaded. You can buy conditional to seeing shots of the camera first, of course.

kthung · 02-22-2009, 11:55 AM

The Nikon flash system is certainly tempting. gahhh I cant afford to have two systems though

jsherman999 · 02-22-2009, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by kthung

The Nikon flash system is certainly tempting. gahhh I cant afford to have two systems though

You most certainly can! As I always say, you only need one kidney.

Here are some snaps of the goodies:

Igilligan · 02-22-2009, 02:24 PM

If I did not want that D90 so bad I would be all over this...

jsherman999 · 02-22-2009, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

If I did not want that D90 so bad I would be all over this...

I don't think it's worth it to switch completely to Nikon unless you at least get
the D300 - IMO, the D90 is no real improvement over the K20D, except in AF
speed and flash. (movie mode to me is a non-issue.)

Where the D80 really shines is as a 2nd body to the k20D system -
fast low-light kid shooter. At $480 basically new, you solve a lot of problems
you've been having, Gus, and still have your K20D system to take the art/portrait shots.

Boy, is this baby fun to play with...

And all the new lens possibilities!

gokenin · 02-22-2009, 03:43 PM

just curious what are the mounts that will work on it? is this an FX or DX mount?

jsherman999 · 02-22-2009, 03:45 PM

.

Some more shots from the D80:

(he was "running", AF locked on nicely)

(popped his head in here, able to just 'snap' it quickly)

jsherman999 · 02-22-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by gokenin

just curious what are the mounts that will work on it? is this an FX or DX mount?

It's a DX mount, but the body has an internal motor - unlike the D40 or D60, which
rely on motors in the lens to work AF. The $109 50 1.8, for example, does
not have an internal motor and will not work on the D40/60 - on the D80, it shines.

The D80 can focus any AF lens going back to the late 70's, which doesn't help the
old LBA.

.

gokenin · 02-22-2009, 03:54 PM

it may not help it but it does make it more accessible for older less costly glass now correct there is no in body shake reduction correct?

jsherman999 · 02-22-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by gokenin

it may not help it but it does make it more accessible for older less costly glass now correct there is no in body shake reduction correct?

No - no in-body shake reduction in any Nikon camera. They stick it in the
lenses, and stick it to the buyers (although the Nikon onsumer zooms are now
coming out with VR.)

As I think you can see from those shots, though, it still does pretty well.

And high ISO performance is at least as good as the K100DS, better than the
K10D, so you can feel free to bump up ISO a stop.

.

Big I · 02-22-2009, 08:17 PM

You have a good selling point about (inexpensive) lens availability

It's tempting!

02-21-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	[SOLD] New Nikon D80 PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale New Nikon D80 SALE PENDING Asking Price $480 shipped Item Description . This Nikon D80 is less than two months old - I've decided to invest in a couple more Nikon lenses, and decided to upgrade the body to the D90 at the same time (no, my K20D + glass will still be my main system by a long shot, don't worry Pentaxians ) It comes with original box, papers, everything, and is indistinguishable from new. It gets you a superb, responsive body with faster AF speed than my K20D, and an excellent flash system - as we know, Pentax's only real achilles' heels are these two areas. It opens the door to an expanded LBA - Imagine having the option to buy the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, a new AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 for $400, A Nikkor 80-200 2.8 for $600, Sigma 150mm macro, the list goes on & on... The D80 allows the use of any AF Nikon and 3rd-party lens - the D40 and D60 do not allow AF with any lens that does not have an internal motor. (If you've been considering getting a D40, forget it!) Paired with the $109 (new!) AF-D 50 1.8, this is an indoor sharpshooter of excellent pedigree and utility - and blasted fun. Comes with free 4Gb SD card. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Mint Item Location USA Shipping Charge $0 CONUS, some $ outside CONUS Shipping Services USPS Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Additional Details Nikon D80, as new Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by jsherman999; 02-23-2009 at 12:08 PM.

02-22-2009, 12:00 PM	#7
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Purchased new on 1/19/2009 !! Originally posted by kthung The Nikon flash system is certainly tempting. gahhh I cant afford to have two systems though You most certainly can! As I always say, you only need one kidney. Here are some snaps of the goodies:

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02-21-2009, 11:06 PM	#2
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	. Some shots taken with the Nikon: With Sigma 28 f/1.8: With Nikkor 24 2.8: With Nikkor 50 1.8 wide-open: f/2.2 rest wide-open Crop:

02-21-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
loony33 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	That is a good price. Good luck.

02-21-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
bx6768 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	That's better with picture of camera.

02-21-2009, 11:56 PM	#5
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by bx6768 That's better with picture of camera. Photo of camera itself is coming tomorrow, don't have any already uploaded. You can buy conditional to seeing shots of the camera first, of course.

02-22-2009, 11:55 AM	#6
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	The Nikon flash system is certainly tempting. gahhh I cant afford to have two systems though

02-22-2009, 02:24 PM	#8
Igilligan Guest Feedback Score: (%)	If I did not want that D90 so bad I would be all over this...

02-22-2009, 03:35 PM	#9
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan If I did not want that D90 so bad I would be all over this... I don't think it's worth it to switch completely to Nikon unless you at least get the D300 - IMO, the D90 is no real improvement over the K20D, except in AF speed and flash. (movie mode to me is a non-issue.) Where the D80 really shines is as a 2nd body to the k20D system - fast low-light kid shooter. At $480 basically new, you solve a lot of problems you've been having, Gus, and still have your K20D system to take the art/portrait shots. Boy, is this baby fun to play with... And all the new lens possibilities!

02-22-2009, 03:43 PM	#10
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899 Feedback Score: 35 (100%)	just curious what are the mounts that will work on it? is this an FX or DX mount?

02-22-2009, 03:45 PM	#11
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	. Some more shots from the D80: (he was "running", AF locked on nicely) (popped his head in here, able to just 'snap' it quickly)

02-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by gokenin just curious what are the mounts that will work on it? is this an FX or DX mount? It's a DX mount, but the body has an internal motor - unlike the D40 or D60, which rely on motors in the lens to work AF. The $109 50 1.8, for example, does not have an internal motor and will not work on the D40/60 - on the D80, it shines. The D80 can focus any AF lens going back to the late 70's, which doesn't help the old LBA. .

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02-22-2009, 03:54 PM	#13
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899 Feedback Score: 35 (100%)	it may not help it but it does make it more accessible for older less costly glass now correct there is no in body shake reduction correct?

02-22-2009, 04:03 PM	#14
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,237 Feedback Score: 61 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by gokenin it may not help it but it does make it more accessible for older less costly glass now correct there is no in body shake reduction correct? No - no in-body shake reduction in any Nikon camera. They stick it in the lenses, and stick it to the buyers (although the Nikon onsumer zooms are now coming out with VR.) As I think you can see from those shots, though, it still does pretty well. And high ISO performance is at least as good as the K100DS, better than the K10D, so you can feel free to bump up ISO a stop. .

02-22-2009, 08:17 PM	#15
Big I Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 112 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	You have a good selling point about (inexpensive) lens availability It's tempting!