D80 official release... see it here.

[MattinSTL]

http://www.nikon.com.my/pagearticle.php?pageid=91


There you go... let the drooling begin.

100 ISO... d200 sized viewer... other goodies... read about it... 3d matrix metering II... 11 area AF... multiple exposure stacking (really cool)... etc. etc.

I want one... but I'll have to wait.

[MattinSTL]

"Compatibility with the Nikon Creative Lighting System allows the D80 to work seamlessly with SB-800, SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights to deliver the benefits of i-TTL flash control’s advanced monitor pre-flash, accurate measurement for bounce and versatile wireless operation. SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights also offer a Wide-Area AF-assist Illuminator, which aids flash photography in dim light by projecting a pattern of red light that covers all eleven autofocus areas of the D80’s 11-area Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module."

I get the impression that the D80 does do "commander mode" as expected.

[Blaine]

A quick look and I'm having a hard time finding differences between the D80 and D200...except the price, of course...:(

EDIT: I had to go out into Nikonland to find out more about the D80/D200 comparisons. I saw the differences. The D80 is going to be one hell of a camera. The D200 will still have a few advantages and if I were buying in the near future, I might save some money (estimated $250 dollar difference) but I'm still happy with my purchase. The D200 should last me for years. It's the first camera I've bought since my FE3 over 17 years ago.

[Jeremy Ordan]

I want one... When is it available?

-Jeremy

[Blaine]

From what I've been able to gather, 6 to 9 months.

Here's a good look at it:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80.htm

Just for grins, here's the D200 page:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200.htm#index

It's actually still different in layout to the D200. Looks like a winner, though. On my D200 I use CF media. It looks like the D80 will only use SD media.

[Jeremy Ordan]

I want this camera really baddly, but will wait until the end of the year when units are on shelves. I think I'm even going to keep the D50 just as a back up.

-Jeremy

[Blaine]

I want this camera really baddly, but will wait until the end of the year when units are on shelves. I think I'm even going to keep the D50 just as a back up.

-Jeremy
That's actually a very good idea, especially considering they use the same storage media. :thumbsup:

[Jeremy Ordan]

A lot of people were pissed about the SD card, but I like them and dont have a problem with it... then again, I'm now invested into SD, but honestly, 2 Gigs is like $40? I just want to yell to the winers on dpreview, 'bitch about something else'

If this camera is <$1000 I am buying one immediately.

-Jeremy

[Blaine]

The fact that mine used CF was a big point for me since I was using CF in other applications. I had two 1GB CF cards. I just bought a 2GB card. It wouldn't have been a deal breaker if it was SD but it was nice that it was CF. I wanted a Nikon since I already had a collection of older Nikkor lenses.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Well I just want this camera.

I have no lens lust, but a hardcore case of camera lust... screwed up world we live in.

-Jeremy

[MattinSTL]

The original link is getting overloaded with hits, so if you want to look at the cam more then click HERE (http://dynamicdataflow.com/Nikon_Malaysia_D80.pdf)

[infokill]

Urghhh!
I told myself i wouldnt need this camera, and the mintue its released i change my mind! lol.
If the body is under $1000 its all mine when it hits the stores and i'll give my d50 to my little bro who is having fun coming along with me on photo missions :)
But i can wait. Im having to much fun with my D50.