For every aspiring photographer –
High performance that satises
all shooting styles
• 10.2 effective megapixel CCD image sensor
• Advanced image processing engine
• Improved 11-area AF system
• 0.18 sec. start-up and short release time lag
• 2.5-inch LCD with wide viewing angle
• Large, bright 0.94x viewnder
• Nikon D-SLR build quality and ne ergonomic design
• D-Lighting, Filters effects and a wide range of
image enhancement options
Two photographers, Italy and the D80
Photographers from different elds share their impressions
after shooting with the D80 on a trip to Italy.
“The D80 is a perfect camera for every aspiring photographer
and fully capable of satisfying the most demanding.”
– Hien Lam Duc
“The camera provided satisfying results
that were sharp and clear.” – Yves Paternoster
Yves Paternoster
Born in France, Yves studied
ph otogr aphy in Ams terdam
a nd be ga n wor ki n g a s a
f ree la nc e phot o g rap he r.
Cur rently living in Amsterdam,
Yv es fo cu ses p rim ar il y on
commercial photography.
Cinque Terre
Hien Lam Duc
Born in Laos, Hien emigrated
to France at the age of 16.
He be ga n his ca re er a s a
photojournalist with a series
on the Me kon g Riv er. Hi en
n o w live s i n Paris a nd
p hot o gra p hs ar ou n d the
w o r l d , w i t h p a r t i c u l a r
concentration on Laos.
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About shooting in Italy - -
H (Hien): Iʼ ve long d r eame d of shoo ting in
Venice. As a photojournalist, I always strive to
convey the moment just as I see it with my own
eyes. This demands a great amount of footwork
to get acquainted with the location, and the time
to establish a rapport with the locals. Shooting
early in the morning with the D80 left an immediate
impression on me. There was limited light, and
that was comprised of a mixture of natural and
articial light. A lm camera in such a situation
requires complicated use of lters, whereas the
D80 was able to achieve accurate white balance
an d metering und er mixed light s ources and
produce beautiful results.
Y (Yves): I believe shooting in the cafe allowed
m e t o clearly express my f e e l i n g s a b out
the location. I am always exploring how best to
express myself based on the inspiration I draw
from the actual scene. And for me, the light is the
inspiration. I like to control the light in each shot,
which of cour se includes capturing the mood
of the natural light, while at times also taking
advantage of reected light or using ashes. The
D80 produced images just as I envisioned them,
performing perfectly throughout the trip.
Images from the D80 are of the highest quality,
and I can edit them freely after the shot. The D80
can even perform in-camera editing, which only
ad ds to the creative pos sibilitie s and makes
digital easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
First impressions of shooting with
the D80 - -
H: All functions respond immediately. The camera
is ready to shoot the instant I turn it on, shutter
response is excellent, and autofocus is fast and
precise. Speed is of the essence to my style of
photography. Thatʼs why the remarkable speed
of the D80 captured my at tent ion r ight away.
Any one w ho ta kes p hot os un der stan ds the
desire to capture precious moments the instant
they unfold, and the need for a camera with the
speed and precision to be always ready to shoot.
Y: I was also im pres s e d by the sp e ed and
efciency of operation. The placement and size
of butto ns and control s makes them easy to
us e. I also nd the menus easy to understand,
and intuitive to use. The solid feel of the camera
body belies its compact size, it was easy to carry
around and simple to use from the very beginning.
H:I use the LCD monitor to conrm what I just
shot and nd the D80ʼs 2.5-inch monitor very easy
to view. The display is bright, colors are excellent,
and the high resolut ion is a practical benet.
I found this combination even helps me conrm
sharpness. The playback and preview features
are also easy to operate. You can zoom in or out
using a single button, and itʼs easy to return to a
full-frame view. Thereʼs no doubt that the ease of
operation and quality of display makes the LCD
monitor a useful tool, not only for checking shots
and settings, but also for communicating with the
people that Iʼm photographing.
About the 10.2 megapixel images - -
Y: Skin tones really come out great. They are
accurately reproduced, even when shooting in
soft light, or people wit h darker complexions.
Iʼm also pleased with how sharp and clear shots
came out, even when shooting with little light with
which to work.
H: Even when shooting from the gondola in bright
sunlight, the reds in my subject, the blue sky, and
the blac k of th e gondo la were a ll acc urately
reproduced. I used the Landscape mode of the
Digi-Vari Programs for this shot, and the outstanding
quality of the contrast, color reproduction and
smooth transitions all caught my eye. Thereʼs no
doubt that the D80ʼs automatic settings can deliver
satisfying results. With automatic settings like
this, anyone can take professional-quality photos.
Impressions after completing the
shoot - -
H: I was particularly taken with the qualit y of
response, the ease of manual control, and the
exibility of settings and functions. Autofocus
also delivered the precision Iʼve come to expect
of Nikon SLR cameras. The viewnder provides a
clear view, and itʼs easy to change focus points to
match the shot.
I shot with the D80 the same way I use my lm
bodies, and I felt completely comfortable doing so.
The D80 is a performer that transcends distinctions
between lm and digital cameras.
Y: One of the advantages of digital is in how it
smoothes the photo graphic proc ess. You can
change settings at any time on a digital camera
that are th e equivalent of changin g the type
of lm. A good example of this is the ability to
change sensitivity. Digital is also more efcient
than lm. You canʼt conrm what youʼve shot with
lm until after developing the lm, whereas digital
allows you to accurately conrm whatever you
want as you shoot. This point really struck me as I
shot with the D80.
H: It sounds as though we agree that the D80 is a
perfect camera for every aspiring photographer,
as well as one that is capable of satisfying both
a photojournalist such as me, and a commercial
photographer such as yourself.
Venice
Portono
Cortina dʼAmpezzo
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