The Nikon  D80 is a step in the right direction for the Semi-proffessional that does not want to go to the expense of the professional Nikon 200.

Some of the key features of the Nikon D80 are 10.2 magapixel DX format CCD,11-area AF system, 3D Color Matris Metering II, 420 pixel segnsor, Image processing engine, custom Auto ISO and long exposure noise reduction,larer, brighter pentaprism viewfinder, mechanical only shutter, support for SD-HC, in-camer retouching, wireless flash intergration, multile-exposures, Higher capacity EN-EL3e battery.

The Nikon D80 is a good step above the previous D50...