Nikon D80 OLDIE!
Oct 18, 2020 11:06:18 #
Yes, I'm a newbie. Joined years ago but never had much time for photography. I'm now retired and am looking to get back into it again. I have a D80 (that I got from my father, who passed) that just started having a issue. When the shutter release button is pressed the only thing that it does is make a light buzzing sound and the mirror appears locked in the up position. I also have a D7100, so if the D80 is toast, no biggie. Just figured I would reach out to see what others say besides "chuck it".
Oct 18, 2020 11:35:22 #
Oct 18, 2020 11:36:11 #
Califdan wrote:
Yes, I'm a newbie. Joined years ago but never had... (show quote)
That is a common problem with the D80, it is a split gear on one of the motors in the shutter mechanism.
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Oct 19, 2020 06:33:11 #
I'm sure that letmedance above is correct. Just double check that the mirror up feature is not on by chance.
Oct 19, 2020 08:34:02 #
Sell is on eBay "For Parts."
Some recent sales -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+d80+for+parts&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1
Some recent sales -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+d80+for+parts&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1
Oct 19, 2020 09:08:30 #
My daughter had a D80. I used it. Not one of Nikon's better cameras, IMHO. Toss it.
Oct 19, 2020 10:19:51 #
Califdan wrote:
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Give it a decent burial.
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Oct 19, 2020 12:07:19 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
If my cameras needs service, i send it to Mark Hama Ltd. in GA?
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Oct 19, 2020 15:56:13 #
Carl1024 wrote:
If my cameras needs service, i send it to Mark Hama Ltd. in GA?
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Some people have problems with the D80, I have one, it is a great camera, could use all of my Nikon lens, but I only used it for documentary projects, I have better things to do then to show very good photographs, period. My D80 failed and I know your problem, approx. $180 for a new shutter motor if you want to repair, or you can send it to me free and I will pay the repair bill, I had very good results and still do with the D80. Had considered a D90 but then purchased the D7200 which works really well, I'm a documentary photographer not a professional photographer, a big difference.
Oct 21, 2020 01:03:11 #
kcl
Loc: Ottawa, Canada (formerly Sacramento, CA)
sniff, just had mine converted for IR with Lifepixel. Never had an issue with it so hoping I won't after spending the money for the conversion
Oct 24, 2020 00:03:46 #
Califdan wrote:
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The D80 is worth less than $100 in excellent condition and low shutter count. Besides a new battery, SD card or sensor cleaning be careful about putting a lot of money into it. RIP
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