anthp 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Yeah, fair call Kees... it was a rush job the other day. But I'd still be very surprised if the buttons lined up on a D70 housing. It would be great if they did, but given the size differences and the alternative button/dial arrangement, it just doesn't look like it will work to me. Happy to be proven wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted August 9, 2006 you would not be happy Anthony.... you are working against me at every step.. i can follow your posts you know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthp 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Is there some sort of S**t scared emoticon?? I'm a quakin' Mikey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthp 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Got that crowbar hidden behind your back don't you - I know you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted August 9, 2006 To my eyes the D80 looks very similar in size to the D50. I know that there aren't loads of D50 housing options available - Ike and Sea&Sea being the main ones. But I would think that this camera might fit in a D50 housing? Check out the images below - borrowed from the excellent reviews on DPReview - which show that the physical dimensions are almost identical. It still only has one command dial, though! Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted August 9, 2006 it only has one command dial???? sod that then.. I'm sticking with my d70s bah... Mustard is messin with me... the 80 has two.... the 50 has one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Sorry I am completely wrong about that, Mike. I was looking at the pic of the D50! Duuuh. The D80 have 2 command dials - which also means it won't be controllable from existing D50 housings - there goes another theory! Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck 0 Posted August 9, 2006 I'll get it to fit into my nexus housing, shoot, it is smaller than d70..it's gota fit.. damn, this thing is so advanced who needs all them buttons to line up anyway! Just need shutter release and set to Auto U/W mode, right? Or, am I missing something? M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Rogerson 0 Posted August 9, 2006 I don't think current D200 owners need to mope about this, unless of course they were thinking of selling up! You've got a camera that is broadly speaking the equal of the D80 (albeit faster and of superior build quality), and you won't have to wait ages for body/housing availability. The current crop of 8-10 megapixel SLRs deliver more than most of us need. I work for a diving magazine, and I know a horizontal D200 image will crop to a cover shot. As for competitions, the file size and overall quality will keep these cameras at the forefront for a good few years. So my advice is not to worry, but to keep an eye out for the big breakthroughs that signal radical new opportunities in underwater imaging. Speaking of which, would it be poor form to house an endoscope to take a photo of a pearlfish? B) Simon Rogerson, self-justifying D200 owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted August 9, 2006 Are you an underwater proctologist? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi Voeltz 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Hi, so finally the Nikon guys have another reason to switch camera models. I wonder what will happen to me as a Canon user. I bet Photokina in Germany will tell us. Also IFA in Berlin is ahead. We will post you with news. We have put some info on DIGIDEEP.com, too: http://www.digideep.com/english/info/html/...80-dsrl-camera/ The product page will be filled with more manufacturers, as we ring them down today: http://www.digideep.com/english/digital/ph...kon/D80/25/2567 Please have a little patience for the compatability chart. Andi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodriguezfelix 0 Posted August 9, 2006 If the D80 fits the D50 housing, can Ike add a second command dial lever in the D50 housing by request? If so, it could be an upgrade option for D50 owners... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 0 Posted August 9, 2006 I'll get it to fit into my nexus housing, shoot, it is smaller than d70..it's gota fit.. damn, this thing is so advanced who needs all them buttons to line up anyway! Just need shutter release and set to Auto U/W mode, right? Or, am I missing something? M. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> it looks like the current d70 housings are the best candidates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted August 9, 2006 het, eth. eht..I think he means... What am I doing on this forum Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Simon Rogerson, self-justifying D200 owner <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oi oi oi Mr Simon...self justifying D200 owner..... The cropping bit.... tsk tsk tsk... Come join me in Bali in October.. i'll get you better fins and ween you away from that... D80 ( i am complaining cuz i can't afford a D200 so will continue to take this as far as i can for a long time to come.... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alo100 0 Posted August 9, 2006 I checked some materials provided by Nikon, here's what I've found: There is a picture I have seen: overlapping D80 with 200, 70s, 50.... just like what you have mentioned, the size of D50 is the closest one to D80. Then D80 is using pentaprism, but unlike D200, D80 does not support manual lens light detection. Here are the other differences b/w D200 and D80, according to the review: D80 3fps....(D200 =5fps) Image Buffer 6 RAW...(D200 =22) Multiple exposure 3.....(D200 =9) Shutter speed 1/4000 ...(D200 1/8000) X-sync 1/200...not 1/250 Using non-CPU lenses it only support M-mode, no TTL....(can't use Ai-S.....ZF lenses in A-mode) Has only 3 AF mode (omitted the closest subject.....) 420-pixel RGB metering II.....not 1005-pixel Exposure step 1/3 and 1/2.... omitted 1 Take away the switchable 11/7(wide) AF points, Group AF zones........only normal/wide center AF 2 channel image processing only vs. D2x/D200 has 4 channel processing But comparing the price, D80 is a good deal..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocha 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Here is another very interesting hands on preview: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D80/D80A.HTM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Anyone know why the X synch is reduced to 1/200th? Seems strange as this suggests it is different shutter to all other Nikons? Surprised it isn't sharing parts? Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertEagle 2 Posted August 9, 2006 I was hoping for 1/500 like on the D70. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaydubbs15 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Will the D70s be cheaper now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davichin 18 Posted August 9, 2006 Another thing is the use of SD and not CF cards... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrFiscus 1 Posted August 9, 2006 Strangely silent is our Canadian friend from Aquatica..... Jean??? Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilvioMarchena 0 Posted August 9, 2006 I don't think current D200 owners need to mope about this, unless of course they were thinking of selling up! You've got a camera that is broadly speaking the equal of the D80 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After taking loads of heat while we all awaited the D2x, Nikon has kind of taken off with a couple really great cameras now that thier flagship model is more than a year into sales. No doubt they were trying not to cannibalize sales from those waiting for the D2x, by offering the D200 and D80. And I feel kind of violated! With the sole exception of pixel count vs. cost though, I cannot imagine why any D200 owner would pine for a D80. I believe the D200 has the best capability/cost quotient that any maker currently offers (including the D80 and Canon 5D). It is a superb camera and value. It appears that the D80 is a fairly substantial upgrade from a D70, but it appears to fail the level of a D200. Recognizing this camera will be attractive to many people on a budget, Nikon made a good decision fitting it with SD media which, for the careful shopper, is less than half the cost for same size and speed in CF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthp 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Will the D70s be cheaper now? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> While it lasts... I imagine it will be slowly phased out over the coming months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted August 9, 2006 Strangely silent is our Canadian friend from Aquatica.....Jean??? Andy <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well.... i guess we can wait till the camera actually comes out.. hahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
