Nikon D5000 or Nikon D80

[aalexyoo]

Hey guys !

This Christmas Ill get my camera !!! *-*
Before I saw the Nikon D5000
I wanted to buy the Nikon D80


but now Im not sure anymore..

And Ive got a question to you all !
Which Cam is better ?
Dont look at the price only
the quality is important !
and why one of these cams is better!

Thanks !
p.s: sry for my english :-s

 

[Light Artisan]

Better for what? Pot shots around the house, either will do... You'll need to be more specific.

D5000 is better than the D80 in ISO, however the D80 has a top LCD, internal motor for older non-AFS lenses, dual command dials, etc.

 

[aalexyoo]

for portraits, landscapes and bulidings
most pics will be made with a 50mm lens

 

[orb9220]

"most pics will be made with a 50mm lens"

You do know if it is the 50mm f1.8 AF-D you will lose AF on a D5000?
As the D5000 doesn't have built in motor like the D80.
.

 

[daarksun]

Don't purchase the D5000 yet. The D5100 is coming soon and you might want to check out the D3100 with it's goodies, like a new apc sensor and 14mp instead of that crappy ccd sensor from the D3000.

There are two D80's and one D70 in one of my local pawn shops.

 

[djacobox372]

The D5000 has a better sensor (same as the d90/d300), but the d80 is better in other ways (more external controls, AF motor)

Note: The D80 is around $100 cheaper on the used market, and you'll save even more when you consider how much $$ you'll save on AF vs. AF-S lenses.