Transitioning to a dslr. What's a better choice Nikon D70s or a D80?

I am looking at a Nikon D70s with 50mm f1.8D $450. My thought is to buy this and save up some $ and add a Nikon 18-200 mm vr lens. Or would it be better to spend the extra $400-$500 and buy a D80?





Here's some that I've found:


Nikon D80 with Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm $850


Nikon D80 Body only $650 (I will still have to buy a lens)


Nikon D80 SLR Digital with 18-55mm VR Lens $900





I am looking for a camera to suit my many needs; sports, scenery, holiday pictures, recitals, etc. I am hoping to not do a camera upgrade for a very long time and not sure if there are added features of the D80 that would warrant the extra cash.





Thanks!
Transitioning to a dslr. What's a better choice Nikon D70s or a D80?
D70 D70 D70... dont go for D80. save the money and buy 18-200mm











cheers!
Transitioning to a dslr. What's a better choice Nikon D70s or a D80?
I'll say D70s also, but not for the reason you might think.





First of all, this is a great price. You will be getting a nice lens that is overlooked by many people - that 50mm lens.





Mostly, though, I would say not to buy a D80 right now because we can all smell the updated replacement right around the corner. Nikon has updated the low and high ends of their line, so the strong middle segment (D80) is obviously next. You can be sure that as soon as you spend the $1,000 on a D80 and lens, Nikon will introduce a D90 (?) that blows the D80 out of the water for nearly the same price.





Buy the D70s and 50mm lens now.


Save money towards the 18-200 lens.


Watch for Nikon to put an attractive D90 + 18-200 kit on the market within a few months.


Go for it.