D200 vs D80

[guillermovilas]

These were taken with a D50 ( D40 is better ) and a Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR

[guillermovilas]

[guillermovilas]

So , what do you think :? :? :?

If your happy with these results , why pay more :?

[David French]

First, great pics Guillermo, como siempre.

Why buy a D80 over a D40? There are some reasons.

• more resolution for cropping[/*]
• better high ISO performance - looks more like grain, less chroma noise[/*]
• use of wireless flash system, without buying an SB800 - not important for everyone[/*]
• larger, brighter viewfinder with more shooting info - ergonomics and convenience[/*]
• AF with screwdrive lenses - there are some good ones out there[/*]
• more AF points - depends on how you work, some people only need one point[/*]
• ISO 100 - if you need squeaky clean images or shoot f/wide open in sunshine.[/*]
• a physically more substantial camera - better to hold, IMHO, than D40[/*]

Those are the major points that I came up with when making the same decision. I went with the D80. Before I did, I spent two weeks with a borrowed D40. It was indeed a charming little camera capable of great images. If the points above and thos that I didn't think of don't add up to the price difference, get the D40 and never look back. Either way, you're getting a Nikon!