Nikon D80 with 18-135mm Lens

Pros: allows you to come up with exactly the shot you want easily

Cons: no mirror lock up, bundled software is worthless

The Bottom Line: The Nikon D80 is a perfect choice for someone looking for a DSLR camera with lots of features and excellent photo quality.

Review: We decided it was time to get a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera, and after considerable research my husband decided on the Nikon D80. The camera set he purchased at Best Buy included an 18-135mm lens. We've owned the camera for almost 6 ...

Pros: Sturdy, multiple settings, excellent quality photos

Cons: expensive

The Bottom Line: This camera has all the features a beginner would love to learn how to use, and an expert would expect to be on the camera.

Review: I have been avoiding digital cameras for years, always into film/developing, etc. I bought this camera because I have 2 small children who I wanted to capture every moment and not waste a bunch a film and developing costs, only to like one or two ...

Pros: Long battery life, fast auto zoom, clear pics with kit lens

Cons: Eventually, photo imaging software needed to get the most out of your pictures.

The Bottom Line: A good beginner camera for photographers or novices who aspire to be called such. High quality photos without too high of a price.

Review: I'll start of by stating that I am not a professional photographer, but more like a pro-hobbyist who enjoys photography. I am a father who wants to truly enjoy the "life" of the photos that I take. I am also a police detective who decided that the ...

Pros: Great price, lots of menu options, Nikon F mount lenses work

Cons: Very grainy above 800ISO even with noise reduction turned on, kit lens is mediocre

The Bottom Line: A great camera for someone experienced enough to afford the body.

Review: My father gave me my first SLR camera when I was 8 or 9 years old. I love SLR photography. I held off on digital cameras until a now-long-ex boyfriend bought me a point-and-shoot one. I loved the ease of digital (getting the pictures on a screen, ...

Pros: Great camera, awesome pictures, 10 megapixels, very versatile.

Cons: Expensive, lots of features to learn.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a camera, this should be on the top of the list. It is simple yet very versatile in it's operation. The tools are there.

Review: I purchased this camera/lens in October 2007. I must say that after reading the owners manual, I was more confused than I was before about the operation of the camera. After going through some basic camera classes, I am now very confident in the ...

Pros: Great results and impressive features. Impressive battery life

Cons: Images could be slightly sharper without having to apply external sharpening

Review: A great camera. Low noise and excellent quality results from the 18-70mm zoom included as part of the kit. I can highly recommend this DSLR for serious amateurs or as an additional camera for professionals. I have been using this kit for a few months now ...

Pros: fits in my hands excellent viewfinder good menus strong battery impressive pictures incredibly flexible

Cons: sometimes, too flexible SD card plastic kit lens mount no dust removal

Review: After looking hard at the Canon Rebel XT, Olympus, and Sony offerings, including several hands-on sessions, I chose the Nikon as the best photographer's camera. It just feels right. It also takes remarkable pictures. The kit lens is quite good given ...

Pros: Great Pictures. Good battery life

Cons: Not much to complain about. Pricey for sure.

Review: We bought ours from buydig.com after some research on gray market cameras that came in a couple hundred cheaper. We opted for the American Market which was $967 versus $600 and no warranty. I would rather have a warranty than risk spending hundreds for ...

Pros: Shutter Speed Is Amazing

Cons: Nothing Really.

Review: This 10MP Digital SLR Camera Is Totally Worth It. Everything About It Is Yummy. The Depth Of Field Preview Button, Burst Mode, And The Shutter Speed Is Very Fast. Your Don't Have To Worry About Any Lag. What You See Is What You Get. There Are Also Many ...

Pros: Compact body, bright and large viewfinder, easy to use, decent low-light performance

Cons: Matrix Metering *different* than other Nikons like D70s or D200

The Bottom Line: D80 is probably the best offering Nikon has at the moment, dollar for dollar. D40 and D200 are next (below and above it). Matrix Metering and ISO1600 notwithstanding, great camera!

Review: EDIT 7/13/2007. I've learned some more since I wrote this review, particularly in terms of noise performance of the current Nikon offerings. Most sites will show JPG noise performance out of camera in default settings. When compared this way, the best to ...