nikon d80

[bhx2009]

Hi all help or advice needed looking to go in the NIKON range of cameras Ive got a Sony a290 at the moment its ok but its not its best at flying aircraft as any one used a d80 for aircraft shooting any advice and comments welcome I've still got some NIKON lens from my past s1 pro thanks nick[*]

[DerekF]

I've used a D80 for the last 4 or 5 years at many airshows. The first 20 or so of these were taken with a D80 and a Sigma 120-400mm.

http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44908

Most of my photos from the last few years have been taken with a D80. 45000 shutter releases and still going strong.

[lrv890]

Hi the Nikon D80 uses basically the same sensor as the D200 but in a lightweight shell , my dad has one and uses it with a 70-300 vr and get great results . The focus speed it more dependent on the lens than the body when you use AFS lens . The only drawback is it only shoots at 3fps against 5fps on the D200
I think its a great camera and certainly can give excellent results
Hope this helps
Daren

[Heidfirst]

the D80 won't do flying aircraft any better than your A290 - in fact it uses an older Sony CCD sensor (same as the one in the A200) & the AF is probably not as good as well.

[swingy]

I have used a D80 as well as other Nikon kit for years and I still carry the D80 as a back up. I tend to believe however that the quality of shot comes from first the photographer, then the glass and finally the body. I am sure folks will disagree but thats how I feel.

If you look at a lot of MACCs stuff ( not his more recent stuff) but earlier stuff for some of that he was using a D80 I am pretty sure plus not a top of the range lens and getting great results.