Some may remember a recent posting about the new Sony DSLR-A100 (aka Minolta) camera that I almost purchased. I managed to wait around and see what Nikon had waiting in the wings (after their annoying little teaser) and from the look of things it will be worth the wait. According to various sources, the D80 (while sharing the same/similar 10MP sensor as the Sony) has much better high-ISO noise response, better features, faster sync speed, and the backlog of nice Nikon lenses. And that little SD card caveat isn’t that big of a deal in light of current prices.
I initially read some material at DPReview, but then strayed over to Ken Rockwell’s site, where I have become fascinated by his large body of practical advice on camera selection and photography tips. Highly recommended and a great help for putting things into perspective.
Reviews (that I’ve been reading) are at DPReview and KenRockwell.com (though Ken’s site is not as flashy, there is a ton of great info there. I have highlighted a few articles below, but I highly recommend sticking around and reading what he has to say.)
Other recommended reading material for those interested (from Ken Rockwell):