D80?

Mr. PNW · 04-24-2008, 02:55 PM

Ok so after checking out the XSI in person, it looks and feels kind of cheap. Now we are looking at the D80 and the 40D I know Nikon vs Canon but give me input to these or similar cameras! We want something that feels solid not plastic like the rebel series.

ok tahnk you

ciao998 · 04-24-2008, 02:57 PM

No clue, but seen a D80 in person and looks like a beautfully crafted tool

jezterr · 04-24-2008, 03:12 PM

40d will feel way more solid than the d80. if you want a comparable nikon, see if you can find a d300.

magnesium body ftw.

voyagernavy2004 · 04-24-2008, 03:34 PM

Ya, I own a 40D, and it's definitely not a light piece of plastic. Nor does it look cheap, in my opinion.

eric · 04-24-2008, 05:06 PM

They will take fairly comparable photos but the 40d is much more durable because of the body hence the $300 (or so) higher price tag. Also if you're looking at the D80 you might want to wait a month and see if the D90 comes out. Then you can either buy that or get a cheaper D80 (which I'd do because do you really the D90?)

04-24-2008, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. PNW Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 49 From: P-town	D80? Ok so after checking out the XSI in person, it looks and feels kind of cheap. Now we are looking at the D80 and the 40D I know Nikon vs Canon but give me input to these or similar cameras! We want something that feels solid not plastic like the rebel series. ok tahnk you

04-24-2008, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 480 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	40d will feel way more solid than the d80. if you want a comparable nikon, see if you can find a d300. magnesium body ftw. __________________ photos.juniormonkey.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr

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04-24-2008, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
ciao998 Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 191 From: Kennewick, WA My Camera: Canon EOS Rebel XTi	No clue, but seen a D80 in person and looks like a beautfully crafted tool

04-24-2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
voyagernavy2004 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 45 From: Silverdale, WA My Camera: Canon 40D	Ya, I own a 40D, and it's definitely not a light piece of plastic. Nor does it look cheap, in my opinion.

04-24-2008, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 238 From: Seattle	They will take fairly comparable photos but the 40d is much more durable because of the body hence the $300 (or so) higher price tag. Also if you're looking at the D80 you might want to wait a month and see if the D90 comes out. Then you can either buy that or get a cheaper D80 (which I'd do because do you really the D90?)