the key attraction of d200 is the faster shutter spead and higher fps, these
are good features for sports /fast action photography.. i think .

i agree with the investment in lenses as they tend to last longer and a key
part in getting quality images. cam body does change every 12-18mths... d200
is a baby d2x, and d80 is a baby d200..

i think nikon is taking advantage of existing expertise, reorganize the
features/functionalities from this/that models and mass produce them... i
think even the retail price of d80 has come down a fair bit but with so many
features from its peers... , the actual profit margin of d80 may be
higher... (less costs on research and development on new/breakthru
applications.)

i will wait i see a sample d80 and try it and compare. stores shud hv the
camera this week...(in canada).

thks 4 many of your inputs..

w.
"[BnH]" b18[at]ii[dot]net wrote in message
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: My friend just sent me samples of shots at ISO 800, 1600 and even 3200 and
I
: think they are excellent.
: Nikon is really doing their homework to suppress the noise level.
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: Its ISO 800 are comparable to D70 ISO 200 imho.
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: If you don't have ancient collectible and useful AI/s lenses, don't bother
: and save yourself $500 and grab the D80.
: Its the baby D200 and can do almost all the D200 can do.
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: "W Chan" wrote in message
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: I suppose they are in different class targeting different customers.
: However I look at the specs. and find the D80 is really catching up.
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: I have just sold my D70 to upgrade my gears.
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: What do you think?
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