Outstanding performance, ease of operation, versatile personal control and exciting in-camera effects make digital SLR photography more rewarding for all. The D80 features a new 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, bringing a new level of high resolution and sharp detail to the class while also providing plenty of freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. Nikon's DX Format sensor and Nikon F bayonet lens mount design assure unprecedented compatibility across the comprehensive assortment of AF Nikkor lenses and DX Nikkor lenses designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras. The Nikon D80 beautifully combines the best of latest advances in digital technology with ease of operation and quick and efficient camera handling. Add to this the advantages of Nikon's Total Imaging System and every aspiring photographer is certain to enjoy the Nikon digital SLR experience as much as the superb pictures produced with the D80.
Price Range: $690 - $800
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One of the key advances developed for the D80 is its high-resolution image-processing engine, a dedicated new high-performance processing chip that greatly accelerates performance. ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure 7 automated Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene User-selectable choice of optimization options Near-instant response with 0.18 sec. power-up Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/200 second Fast image transfer via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and SD memory card Creative in-camera effects and editing functions Multiple Exposure modes Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information; Slideshow function (Standard or Pictmotion) SD memory card storage, SDHC compatible High-energy EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,700 pictures on a single charge Supports more than 43 AF NIKKOR lenses in addition to the growing family of DX NIKKOR lenses Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control Includes Nikon's PictureProject software Unit Dimensions WHD - 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 inch; 1.3 lbs Supplied Accessories - EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, UC-E4 USB Cable, Strap, Body cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, BM-7 LCD monitor cover, Accessory shoe cover, PictureProject CD-ROM Body only - Requires optional lens for use.
MPN: 9405
Weight: 1.31 lb.
Image Sensor Type: CCD
Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel
Camera Type: SLR/Professional
Family Line: Nikon D
Interchangeable Lens: Interchangeable Lenses
Camera Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel
Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec
White Balance: Auto, Manual, Colour Temperature Adjust
Frames Per Second: 3 Frames
Memory Type: SD Card
Compression Modes: Fine, Normal, Uncompressed, Basic
Compression Type: JPEG, Raw Image, EXIF 2.1, DCF, DPOF
File Size (High Res.): 17.2 MB (7 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.): 0.3 MB (about 427 images on 128MB card)
ISO Speeds: 100, 1600
Flash Type: Built-In&External
Flash Functions: Flash Off, Auto Flash, Rear Sync Flash, Fill-in Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash, Slow Sync, Manual
Viewfinder: Optical
LCD Panel: With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position: Without LCD Protected Position
Interface Type: USB 2.0
Video Interface: Video Out
Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Self Timer: 2 Sec., 5 Sec., 10 Sec., 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount: With Tripod Mount
Width: 5.2 in.
Depth: 3 in.
Height: 4.1 in.
Weight: 1.31 lb.
Included Accessories: Software, USB Cable, Video Cable, Lithium Battery, Battery Charger, Lens Cap, Strap
Release Date: August, 2006
Product ID: 35770534
One of the best digital SLR deals on the market
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The D80 is my first digital SLR, and my fourth Nikon camera. I've owned 35mm SLR cameras since 1975 or so. The D80 is already my favorite of them all. It packs a lot of features, Nikon reliability, and a good form factor into one well-priced package.
I had first intended to purchase the D60, but after doing a side-by-side feature comparison, I decided that the D80 provided more bang for the buck. One feature the D80 has that was critical to me is a depth of field preview -- an important feature for macro photography, and not one you will find on the D40 or D60 cameras.
People with small hands may find the D40/D60 easier to handle, but the D80 feels great in my average sized hands.
I purchased the 16-85mm and 70-300mm VR lenses at the same time and I am very happy with my choices.
Jun 24, 2008
Great camera, but overexposes a lot in automatic mode
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Nikon D80 is my first Digital SLR(In fact, first serious camera I bought), my previous camera was canon SD1000 point and shoot. Overall I am pleased with the picture quality. But I don't like the fact that Nikon D80 overexposes photos a lot in automatic mode. Many of the photos I took in bright sunlight is washed out. After reading and experimenting a lot, I learned to take pictures in manual model, with different metering(SPOT and CENTER WEIGHTED) to avoid this issue. But after spending about 1299 $, I don't like the performance of the camera in automatic mode at all. I hope Nikon will release a firmware update to fix the metering. If you are a novice DSLR person like me, and is considering buying a system, I suggest you go with Canon EOS 40D, I haven't used it, but after researching a lot online, I haven't come across major issues with EOS 40D. Experts can correct me if I am wrong.
Jun 23, 2008
Nikon hit a 2-run grand slam
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I won't go into the individual specs because every other review does that. Ever wonder why it is compared to the professional Nikon D200? Most people don't know this but the D80 and D200 are brothers! The little brother, D80, has most of the same functions, CPU programs and CCD image sensor (10.2 mega-pixel) but the D80 must be preprogrammed to set up your shot (unless using AUTO), a time consuming process, and the main frame is made of plastic.
The metal D200, however is for the pro who has the camera to their eye everyday and knows the settings like the back of their hand, thus it can be programmed on the fly by rubber finger knobs and settings can be read in the viewfinder so they don't have to take the camera from their face. That's a lot of itty-bitty info for an amateur and although it can be used in AUTO, what self-righteous photographer wants that?
In short, the D80 is meant for the semi-pro while its big brother, D200, is the D80 on steroids!
Jun 22, 2008
Amazing Photos.
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An avid photographer, I was upgrading from a Sony Cybershot that I had had for 5 years and that had essentially been another appendage. So I read review after review... knowing simply that I wanted my next camera to be user friendly, have more pixels/take clearer photos than my previous, have greater zoom, a larger LCD screen and give me editing options for photos taken. Well, my Nikon D80 delivers all of this and more. I've had it for 1 month today and I've taken over 200 photos... and to give you another's perspective, friends have commented on the clarity of all the photos that I have shared with them. I'm a thrilled with it. It was worth EVERY PENNY!
Jun 21, 2008
Great Camera
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This camera is packed with options that will never even be used, but they're nice to have just in case. Jus tneed to spend time and learn how to use them. Would reccomend this camera to everyone.
Jun 16, 2008
Nikon D80 vs Canon Xsi
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I am the typical point a shoot upgrader and was in the market for a DSLR for the month of may. After extensive online research, I ultimately decided for the Nikon D80 and received it 2 days ago. If you want my blessing to buy this product, you got it. If you are interested in my detailed reasoning, read on.
My Sony P&S had reached its limits in terms of image quality and creative freedom (though it has a pseudo manual mode). I long hesitated to go DSLR due to their size and weight, but if you are looking for serious image quality, there is no other option (plus they came a long way in shrinking them). The consumer DSLR market is largely driven by feature craze, so let's take a look at what's out there and how useful some features are at closer inspection. Benchmark is the Canon XSI, since it has all of the latest features and is the newest on the market:
1. Live view: Coming from P&S and wearing glasses, this is obviously a feature I liked. However, it is not practical in real use, since it can cause add'l noise on the sensor due to heat and focusing is not fast enough (Sony and Olympus got canceled off my list due to other reasons). Friends who own the XSI say they never use live view. It's also a significant battery drain. Canon's 600 shot bat life compares to 2,700 on the Nikon.
2. Dust reduction: Already had dust problems on my P&S and it's a known problem on DSLRs. However, tests show that the vibration systems are mostly ineffective, with Olympus having the best and Canon the worst. Even on Nikon's web page where they showcase the feature, they say that a blower is a very effective way to remove dust from the sensor. Tests confirm this, there is no way around it.
3. Lens selection: Web pages advise shoppers to not only look at the body, but also at lenses, which is very true. I got the impression that Canon's lens selecton for APS-C sized sensors in the consumer segment is straight out horrible. Terrible build and image quality, terrible zoom ranges. They are still stuck in 35mm film stuff.
4. Mega Pixels: It's the lens, stupid! Increasing pixel resolution beyond what the lens can resolve just clogs your memory card.
5. Build quality: Yes, the Canon is lighter, but: No pentaprism, just mirrors for the viewfinder, tons of plastic, and the lenses are even worse...
6. LCD size: it's a battery drain. To really benefit from a larger screen, you would also want more pixels to keep resolution constant. Nikon and Canon both have 230k.
Bottom line: The Nikon is a gorgeous camera engineered for photography! It gives me the image quality and creative freedom I want. After doing my homework, I figured it's not even worth waiting for it's successor D90, coming out between now and September.
The D80 delivers solid performance w/o going over board with feature craze. It received a ton of accolades for image quality, so I don't have to repeat it here. Just a serious piece of equipment that now is available at a great price. I invested the savings into the new Nikkor 16-85 DX VR lens, making it the awesome combination that I was looking for.
Jun 07, 2008
Nikon D80 vs Canon Xsi
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I am the typical point a shoot upgrader and was in the market for a DSLR for the month of may. After extensive online research, I ultimately decided for the Nikon D80 and received it 2 days ago. If you want my blessing to buy this product, you got it. If you are interested in my detailed reasoning, read on.
My Sony P&S had reached its limits in terms of image quality and creative freedom (though it has a pseudo manual mode). I long hesitated to go DSLR due to their size and weight, but if you are looking for serious image quality, there is no other option (plus they came a long way in shrinking them). The consumer DSLR market is largely driven by feature craze, so let's take a look at what's out there and how useful some features are at closer inspection. Benchmark is the Canon XSI, since it has all of the latest features and is the newest on the market:
1. Live view: Coming from P&S and wearing glasses, this is obviously a feature I liked. However, it is not practical in r
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Feels better.
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SO I had about 3 camaeras in one month to test them out.They where the Nikon D80, canon XSi and the sony A300. The Nikon D80 felt the best in my hand and build quality just felt better ecspecially when spending alot of money. Ths XSI and A300 had some great features but I kept coming back to the nikon.
The XSi had a plastic feel. And the Sony felt good build wise but the flip screen I felt got in the way of my face using the viewfinder.
So hope that helps a little.
Jun 07, 2008
D80
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The D80 is a great SLR digital for people like me who had previously used Nikon Cameras and have collected a number of Nikor autofocus lenses.
Jun 06, 2008
Fantastic camera!
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I upgraded from a Nikon D50 to the D80. I have really enjoyed the extra features that the D80 provides. It is a great camera, a great purchase!
Jun 04, 2008
Image Quality
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Pretty darn good camera for it's price. Image quality is very good. Have to zoom in pretty far to see any blurring or pixelization. Ease of operation is very good as well. Had qiute a bit of it figured out in a couple of days, to get me rolling, and I haven't even scratched the surface on what it may do.
Unfortunately the optional telephoto lenses from 300mm to 600mm range in price from around $1700 to almost $9500 respectively. So I'll stick to what I have.
Jun 04, 2008
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Pros: Build quality, ease of use, menu and flash
Cons: User manual, software
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Review: The Nikon D80 is just a sensational camera , well made, easy to use , even better than the D70 - and I thought that was good! The menu is really excellent, the flash is more powerful than the D70 and the battery life is as good. The only grizzle I have... Read Full Review by kolray25, Jul 28, 2007
Feature-rich at a wonderful price
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Pros: A HUGE upgrade vs. the D70. Great price/performance ratio
Cons: lack of electronic shutter for faster flash synch
The Bottom Line: Easy to use for the beginner and feature rich enough for the pro or advanced amature. The D80 ROCKS!!!
Review: I have to say that the release of the D80 didn't really make a huge splash on the camera scene. I think that's pretty sad because the D80 is not only a worthy successor to the D70 but I strongly feel that it's the first DSLR good enough to be your LAST... Read Full Review by uniq, Dec 22, 2006
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Pros: NONE FOUND YET!
Cons: EVERYTHING!!!!!
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Review: This PSC is the biggest piece of garbage I've have ever purchased. It is CONSTANTLY jamming, mis-aligning, and basically just not working worth a damn. Takes me FOREVER to print, since I'm constantly having to re-feed paper, clear jams, etc. You'd... Read Full Review by burnrbubl, Dec 2, 2006
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Pros: Compact, lightweight and under $1,000.
Cons: Use of SD instead of CF cards.
The Bottom Line: An excellent entry-to-mid level dSLR. You could do FAR worse and get less. For Nikon film camera users, this is an excellent step-up dSLR!
Review: To anyone interested in photography, especially DIGITAL imaging, it is quite obvious that the Megapixel War continues and that the two baddest guys on the block, Nikon and Canon continue to do battle. That battle, for the hearts and minds of... Read Full Review by colonialpara, Dec 3, 2006
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Pros: Features
Cons: Frequent Paper Jams - Needs manual feed of single sheet at a time
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Review: This printer requires manually feeding a single sheet at a time. The Paper Jam warning comes up on the computer. There is no paper jam it just won't pick up the... Read Full Review by curt1234, Nov 25, 2006
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Pros: Fair to good picture - appears stable
Cons: Hard to configure. Linksys tech support is difficult to obtain regarding this product.
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Review: I spent about a day getting this camera to work on my network. However, it has been working for about 3... Read Full Review by cwharter, Nov 20, 2006
KEEP AWAY FROM THIS BAD PRINTER
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Pros: Network
Cons: CONSTANT PAPER JAMS, SCALES IMAGES - CANNOT PRINT ACCURATE SIZE
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Review: READ the reviews for this printer on Amazon.com! It's a DOG! It has a known paper jam issue. I'm expecting )hoping) that someone starts a class-action lawsuit for all the wasted time this printer has caused me. Constant paper jams, prints wrong size-... Read Full Review by maxman123, Nov 6, 2006
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Pros: Fast, durable, dependable and easy to use!
Cons: None
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Review: I got this printer to replace an HP more expensive printer that I had for only 2 years. I had not been very happy with the HP after about 6 months. I use the cannon for my office at home. I use it very heavy. It easily handles my 95 page print jobs in... Read Full Review by rrh123, Oct 28, 2006
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Pros: Handling - SUPERB Button Layout - much better then D50 Viewfinder - AWESOME!
Cons: some over exposure
The Bottom Line: Excellent all around camera with great ability to produce solid images. Highly recommended over Canon sub $1000 units (400 and 350 XTi).
Review: This is a great unit. I absolutely love my D80. I moved from D50 which I scooped up a few months ago as the D50 were starting to appear refurbished. The D50 was my first experience into DSLRs and I learned quite a bit. By the 6 month I was ready to... Read Full Review by 3rdpower, Oct 19, 2006
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Pros: More volume than you probably need, ambidextrous, multiple earpieces, sturdy, flexible, good battery life.
Cons: None that I have encountered.
The Bottom Line: I recommend it because of the excellent volume and sound clarity.
Review: I was often annoyed that my cell phone handset volume was inadequate for outdoor use anywhere near traffic. When I began looking at bluetooth headset reviews, I saw many complaints about poor volume limiting their use in noisy environments. I purchased... Read Full Review by ladunn, Oct 15, 2006
DON'T BUY - OPERATING COSTS EXCEED VALUE
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Pros: Bought this printer as I have had excellent experience with HP Printers.
Cons: It is too expensive to use and the specs do not reveal the true costs.
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Review: My son who received this from me as a gift is very unhappy with the on-going costs to operate and the small size of the replacement ink cartridges(up to $25 each in Canada) . They only hold 5 ml of ink compared to my home HP which holds 19ml. He is... Read Full Review by granmop, Oct 7, 2006
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Pros: None
Cons: Worthless printer! DO NOT BUY IT!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This is the worst printer I have ever owned! The paper jams every time I try to print one or more pages, or else I get a Load Paper error message despite the fact that the printer is loaded correctly with paper. I use the printer for both personal and... Read Full Review by aprilowens, Oct 4, 2006
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Pros: Nice design, ink wasn't too expensive
Cons: Flimsy hardware on the scanner, after one year no HP tech support
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have had 3 HP printers before and they always lasted a long time and had no problems with them. But then I bought an All in one and after a little over a year, my scanner and copier won't work anymore. I hardly even use them. I have no problems with... Read Full Review by lcflower, Sep 28, 2006
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Pros: Great fit! Great price, light weight, different ear-buds to choose from
Cons: none yet (will update if status changes).
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I just returned a Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth headset, because of a horrible fit. While I had no problems, specific to the sound quality, the fit made it almost impossible for me to hear anything, without holding the headset into my ear. That negates the... Read Full Review by nycchick, Sep 25, 2006
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Pros: Top quality and a good price
Cons: uses a different memory card from the previous D70 model. Bummer.
The Bottom Line: Get it! No question, the best bargain on high quality.
Review: As a professional photographer, I tend to use a lot of cameras. The Nikon D80 is a superb creation and a big step up from the D70(which is a great camera in itself). The D80 body is actually lighter than the D70! That is wonderful if you are carrying... Read Full Review by gregepin04, Sep 21, 2006
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Pros: Nikkor optics, 10.2 sensor, decent integrated flash...
Cons: No CF,Hard to find in stock..
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Review: Buy the body, and get the 18-200VR lens, if you can find one!! That gives you a complete wide to telephoto range and image stabilization @ 10.2 mega-pixels!!! Compare this to the flimsy construction and tiny size of the Canon 400D (Digital Rebel XTi)... Read Full Review by nikonhound, Sep 20, 2006
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Pros: Great ergonomics, great image quality!
Cons: No mirror lockup.
The Bottom Line: It may not have a full frame sensor, built-in"anti-shake"or"anti-dust"systems, but this camera has superb ergonomics and offers D200 image quality in a D50 sized package.
Review: I have been a Nikon camera user for a very long time, starting with a Nikon FE (a manual 35 mm body) my father gave me in 1984. The Nikon FE, combined with a Nikon 50 mm f/1.4 lens, served me well until the middle of 2004, when I acquired a Nikon D70... Read Full Review by zhany2, Sep 29, 2006
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Pros: Cheap.....you get what you pay for
Cons: Warranty ran out just in time!!!
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Review: What a piece of JUNK! Had it for just over one year..nothing but trouble since I had it...Well the Scanner light tube is not creating enough heat, thus it will not scan, and since you need to scan an alignment page every time you change inks, the printer... Read Full Review by poncho007, Sep 11, 2006
A D200 in a D50 body - all for under a grand!
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Pros: Incredible feature set for the price: 10.2MP, instant start-up, fast 0.8ms shutter response and more!
Cons: Grip might be too small for some, Nikon Capture is extra.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. Nikon borrowed extensively from the D200 parts bin to come up with a lot of camera for less than $1000.
Review: Introduction and background I consider myself an avid photographer. My main interest in photography are people, landscapes, and travel. I was into film SLRs but I gravitated towards the more sophisticated point and shoot cameras for the... Read Full Review by jemaer_rf, Sep 10, 2006
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Pros: Cheap
Cons: Cheaply made, paper feeding, print quality
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Review: I had nothing but problems with paper feeding in this machine. The paper mis-feeds almost every time and when it doesn't it claims to be out of paper. The machine is flimsy- although it is cheap. If HP has a reputation for quality I don't think it will... Read Full Review by jckdaw, Sep 6, 2006
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Pros: Nikon optics Nikon quality
Cons: Larger than a point and shoot
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Review: Taking photos as part of my profession (medical) for over twenty five years I can assure this is one of the best cameras I have ever owned. Nikon optics are without question among the worlds best and Nikon has a SLR digital camera to match at a... Read Full Review by drz1525, Sep 5, 2006
Wonderful addition to my home photo equiptment
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Pros: Excellent quality and easy to use features&software.
Cons: Bed on scanner is not legal sized, ink cartridges are small and need replacing often.
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Review: This printer does a fabulous job of printing basic print jobs as well as the high quality photos. Pros: Easy to use software, nice large flatbed scanner, inputs for camera cards right in the printer, color screen, quick controls for fast copies... Read Full Review by wren207, Aug 23, 2006
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Pros: makes nice copy's
Cons: stop accepting paper, hp assistance
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Review: For the first 4 months, it worked fine but then it went down hill from there. It would take more than one piece of paper most of the time, not print everything and make weird noises.It would also not take the paper on it's own, I would have to hand feed... Read Full Review by playhoops_13, Aug 4, 2006
Couldn't believe the all the features is has!
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Pros: Affordable, Canon quality, Color display, accepts memory cards, print directly cards, quiet printing.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.
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Review: After our old all-in-one machine an Epson Stylus CX5400 finally stopped printing, had it about 2 years refilled the ink twice before quit printing color. Had planned on getting the Canon Pixma MP150 although this one was on sale for the same price... Read Full Review by gary7144, Jul 31, 2006
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Pros: Fairly small, lightweight, pretty fast printing with decent quality.
Cons: None for the price.
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Review: Work in small hospital, we have a variety of printers in different departments, mostly Dell's. This is a replacement for the Dell 1700n, which, although a decent printer, had paper-handling problems. They seem to have fixed that in the 1710n, which is... Read Full Review by ljkdhall, Jul 13, 2006
HP PhotoSmart 2575 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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Pros: Color Display Screen is a cool feature.
Cons: Sometimes it doesn't respond.
The Bottom Line: Print, copy and fax in style. The HP PhotoSmart All-In-One Printer is not just a printer, it's an office necessity.
Review: In the summer of 1998, I worked as a camp counselor at St. Matthews in Brooklyn, with kids ages 4 through 7 years of age. It was great experience and one that built my desire to work with children in my future. During one of my lunch breaks, I... Read Full Review by sj1and0, Jul 10, 2006
Piece of garbage - more a paper weight than a printer
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Pros: Bought it at Costco - will be returning it for a full refund this week.
Cons: It stopped functioning within two months of use. The drivers/installation is a pain.
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Review: It worked well for a month or two. Then recently it started getting"paper jams"when there was no paper jam, it would say there was no paper, even when there was paper, and we have to resume and hand feed the paper each sheet. The print quality is... Rea
