I'm considering a DSLR and am tempted by the Nikon D80 with the AF-S DX 18-135G lens.
I used to be a keen SLR amateur photographer, 35mm, a long while ago.
I got fed up with film due to the poor development services available and not being willing to develope my own film.
I've read the reviews but would like the views of other amateur photographers on how good it is. Will it keep my interest and have enough features to improve my photographic skills?
Is it a camera that will still be good enough 3/4 years down the track or do I need to pitch higher, say the D200?
How good is it when compared to the cheaper alternatives, Sony alpha 100 etc?

Thanks.

 

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Ant

 

Thanks.
didn't even know it existed.

 

D200 / 300 is the better camera and is the entry level pro body. As such has a cut down firmware / settings of the D2x.

I like it, and having used mine since March last year, never had a problem except 1 which was more my fault than anything else. I did a firmware upgrade and it put the camera back to default settings, loosing all my settings.

I'd say if you can stretch to the 200/300 go for it, you'll be better off in the long run.