Is there IS in D80?

big_dailou · 20th July 2008

Hello to all,

I'm a newbie who's thinking of buying a D80. Just wondering if there's image stabilizer in the camera or lens kit that comes together? I'm worried about my shaky hands...

Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks hor!

cichlid · 20th July 2008

Nikon DSLRs got no IS/VR.

But some Nikon lenses have VR.

whkoh · 20th July 2008

No, the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED that comes bundled with the D80 kit does not have image stabilisation, or what Nikon terms as VR.

Nikon does not yet have a DSLR with a sensor-based image stabilisation system unlike Sony, Pentax and Olympus.

Squid · 20th July 2008

Nikon DSLR camera bodies don't come with image stabilizing (or IS) function. Nikon & Canon rely on VR (or vibration reduction) or IS (image stabilizer) in the the lens. For starter, you may consider these VR lens by Nikon : 16-85 or 18-55 or 18-200

ExplorerZ · 20th July 2008

yes, all digital camera got IS (imaging sensor)...

ok, back to serious, above poster have answered that already.

shirak · 20th July 2008

If u're worried abt shaky hands, shoot more. No equipment's going to compensate for shaky hands. That's why posture's impt.

blackdrakes · 20th July 2008

NO, go oly/sony

big_dailou · 21st July 2008

Hi all, thanks for being so helpful. I was told that I probably shouldn't be too worry because at higher shutter speed, shaky hands (except extreme cases) would not be a problem. And at shutter speed of 1/30 or slower, we'll need tripod anyway.

Just a side question, under normal usage and circumstances, how different it is (in term of picture quality) to shoot with and without IS?

May I ask the experts out there, will you recommend D80 to a newbie like me, or should i get other DSLR model?

windwaver · 21st July 2008

Originally Posted by big_dailou

Hello to all,

I'm a newbie who's thinking of buying a D80. Just wondering if there's image stabilizer in the camera or lens kit that comes together? I'm worried about my shaky hands...

Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks hor!

Nikon same as Canon, IS is on lenses.

nic67 · 21st July 2008

Hi,

I for one hadn't shot any cameras for years, did bought a D80 to start shooting, loved the camera. with the ability to buy third party lenses without built-in motors as a big plus imho. Once you start playing with the camera, I guess I'd learned about the charateristics to compensate, for example, holding techniques to compensate hand shake to a certain degree, adjusting WB to compensate for color tone, using the different priority modes, etc...

Other models like the D60 is also a fine model, but you have to forego the built-in motor, and had to stick with Nikkor AF-S lenses, Sigma HSM or built-in motor models, no Tokina lenses, and only the new Tamrons with built-in motors to be released soon, the lenses are seriously limited. If you just need one camera with a standard 18-55 lens (imo, does not need VR in this range), not intending to pursue the more in-depth knowledge of photography, the D40/40x/60 models will do you just fine.

How fine do you think you will go into photography defines what do you should buy.

ncnicolecarter · 21st July 2008

In my opinion
go for D40x or D60 which ever is cheaper

groupwest · 21st July 2008

I think VR/IS technology is getting cheaper. maybe soon kit lens will all be VR/IS. VR on lens is better. But I think if canon starts putting IS in the SLR, nikon will follow too. Or vice versa. Whoever is first.... what go guys think ?

ExplorerZ · 21st July 2008

Originally Posted by groupwest

I think VR/IS technology is getting cheaper. maybe soon kit lens will all be VR/IS. VR on lens is better. But I think if canon starts putting IS in the SLR, nikon will follow too. Or vice versa. Whoever is first.... what go guys think ?

kit lens already has IS/VR implemented sometime ago, tho cheap but they still cost about $200 more than the non-VR/IS version which is also almost double or more of the price...

big_dailou · 23rd July 2008

Hi ExplorerZ, I visited your Multiply,

nice photos! May I ask what camera and lens are you using?

lsisaxon · 24th July 2008

Originally Posted by ncnicolecarter

In my opinion
go for D40x or D60 which ever is cheaper

D60 kit comes with a VR lens. This is shot at 1/3s without tripod.

ExplorerZ · 25th July 2008

Originally Posted by big_dailou

Hi ExplorerZ, I visited your Multiply, nice photos! May I ask what camera and lens are you using?

eh thanks, i using d50. for lens, i use a few different one for different shoots.

kkcharles82 · 25th July 2008

Guys,

do not forget that the VR or IS tends to lure oneself using slower shutter speed. This will be deterimental to the shot if your subject moves ever so slightly. Fast shutter speed is the key to stopping motion, both your and your subject's. VR is a half measure, but very useful in situation where you want the DOF to be deep, while shutter speed can be slow.

vonlichenstein · 25th July 2008

as mentioned above, d60 kit lens has VR. aaaand the D80 is a good camera to begin with, albeit a bit old. wait a bit, the D90 is coming out soon (all the shops in funan no longer carry the MB-D80 because they think the D90 is coming soon. annoying!) it won't be too much more than a D80, and the D80 price will drop then. (i bought my first DSLR, a D80 recently. i love it but i wish i had waited for the D90 or saved a little more for the D300.)

Don't buy the D40x/D60 JUST because its cheaper. if you're planning to take up photography on a more serious basis, think further ahead. the D60/40x only auto focusses on AF-S lenses, which is a limitation, especially if you're into sports/street photography. But i admit, the D60/40x/40 is an EXCELLENT camera for its price.

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big_dailou New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Live in happiness! Posts: 31	Is there IS in D80? Hello to all, I'm a newbie who's thinking of buying a D80. Just wondering if there's image stabilizer in the camera or lens kit that comes together? I'm worried about my shaky hands... Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks hor!

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cichlid Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S'pore Posts: 1,654	Re: Is there IS in D80? Nikon DSLRs got no IS/VR. But some Nikon lenses have VR. __________________ D90 & P5100

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whkoh Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 214	Re: Is there IS in D80? No, the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED that comes bundled with the D80 kit does not have image stabilisation, or what Nikon terms as VR. Nikon does not yet have a DSLR with a sensor-based image stabilisation system unlike Sony, Pentax and Olympus. Last edited by whkoh; 20th July 2008 at 10:29 PM.

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Squid Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,026	Re: Is there IS in D80? Nikon DSLR camera bodies don't come with image stabilizing (or IS) function. Nikon & Canon rely on VR (or vibration reduction) or IS (image stabilizer) in the the lens. For starter, you may consider these VR lens by Nikon : 16-85 or 18-55 or 18-200

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ExplorerZ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Legion Posts: 6,785	Re: Is there IS in D80? yes, all digital camera got IS (imaging sensor)... ok, back to serious, above poster have answered that already. __________________ multiply \|\| deviant \|\| APAD 08

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shirak Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 66	Re: Is there IS in D80? If u're worried abt shaky hands, shoot more. No equipment's going to compensate for shaky hands. That's why posture's impt. __________________ D300+MB-D10, Nikkor 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 18-200VR, Tamron 17-50/2.8, SB-800+SD-8A

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blackdrakes Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 754	Re: Is there IS in D80? NO, go oly/sony __________________ http://photobuok.wordpress.com/

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big_dailou New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Live in happiness! Posts: 31	Re: Is there IS in D80? Hi all, thanks for being so helpful. I was told that I probably shouldn't be too worry because at higher shutter speed, shaky hands (except extreme cases) would not be a problem. And at shutter speed of 1/30 or slower, we'll need tripod anyway. Just a side question, under normal usage and circumstances, how different it is (in term of picture quality) to shoot with and without IS? May I ask the experts out there, will you recommend D80 to a newbie like me, or should i get other DSLR model?

21st July 2008	#10
nic67 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 146	Re: Is there IS in D80? Hi, I for one hadn't shot any cameras for years, did bought a D80 to start shooting, loved the camera. with the ability to buy third party lenses without built-in motors as a big plus imho. Once you start playing with the camera, I guess I'd learned about the charateristics to compensate, for example, holding techniques to compensate hand shake to a certain degree, adjusting WB to compensate for color tone, using the different priority modes, etc... Other models like the D60 is also a fine model, but you have to forego the built-in motor, and had to stick with Nikkor AF-S lenses, Sigma HSM or built-in motor models, no Tokina lenses, and only the new Tamrons with built-in motors to be released soon, the lenses are seriously limited. If you just need one camera with a standard 18-55 lens (imo, does not need VR in this range), not intending to pursue the more in-depth knowledge of photography, the D40/40x/60 models will do you just fine. How fine do you think you will go into photography defines what do you should buy. Last edited by nic67; 21st July 2008 at 02:27 PM.

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ncnicolecarter New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe and Australia Posts: 23	Re: Is there IS in D80? In my opinion go for D40x or D60 which ever is cheaper

21st July 2008	#12
groupwest Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 107	Re: Is there IS in D80? I think VR/IS technology is getting cheaper. maybe soon kit lens will all be VR/IS. VR on lens is better. But I think if canon starts putting IS in the SLR, nikon will follow too. Or vice versa. Whoever is first.... what go guys think ?

23rd July 2008	#14
big_dailou New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Live in happiness! Posts: 31	Re: Is there IS in D80? Hi ExplorerZ, I visited your Multiply, nice photos! May I ask what camera and lens are you using?

25th July 2008	#17
kkcharles82 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 259	Re: Is there IS in D80? Guys, do not forget that the VR or IS tends to lure oneself using slower shutter speed. This will be deterimental to the shot if your subject moves ever so slightly. Fast shutter speed is the key to stopping motion, both your and your subject's. VR is a half measure, but very useful in situation where you want the DOF to be deep, while shutter speed can be slow.

25th July 2008	#18
vonlichenstein Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 694	Re: Is there IS in D80? as mentioned above, d60 kit lens has VR. aaaand the D80 is a good camera to begin with, albeit a bit old. wait a bit, the D90 is coming out soon (all the shops in funan no longer carry the MB-D80 because they think the D90 is coming soon. annoying!) it won't be too much more than a D80, and the D80 price will drop then. (i bought my first DSLR, a D80 recently. i love it but i wish i had waited for the D90 or saved a little more for the D300.) Don't buy the D40x/D60 JUST because its cheaper. if you're planning to take up photography on a more serious basis, think further ahead. the D60/40x only auto focusses on AF-S lenses, which is a limitation, especially if you're into sports/street photography. But i admit, the D60/40x/40 is an EXCELLENT camera for its price.