NIKON D80 SAYS NO CARD PRESENT WITH A CARD INSERTED

Confirming the firmware version:

1. Turn on the D80
2. Press the MENU button and select Firmware Version from the setup menu. The camera's firmware version will be displayed.
3. Turn off the D80

Basic Upgrade instructions: for detailed instructions, see pdf files below.

1. Download and expand the firmware files
2. Format an approved SD (Secure Digital) memory card in the camera
3. Connect Camera to computer (in MSC USB mode) or use a SD Card Reader
4. Copy to the top level of the card the downloaded "A firmware" file
5. Disconnect camera from computer
6. Update the firmware from the "Setup" menu
7. Follow the camera's on-screen menus
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 using the "B Firmware"
9. Re-format Card

D80 1 11 firmware upgrade Nikon Knowledgebase

Call NIKON 1-800-645-6689

It may be as simple as a broken or worn out on/off switch. If the switch shorts out, the camera will always be on or always be off. The problem could also be the switching circuitry. If you need service, you should call Nikon's Service Department at 1-800-NIKON-US (1-800-645-6687)9AM-8PM EST, Monday to Friday.

the camera numbers the photos sequentially. If you have not reformatted the media card or inserted a new one, then you can tell by the picure name. For example, DSC00059.jpg is the 59th shot.

it has a write proctect tab on the on the side of the card when its down the card will be locked ,slide it up to remove the lock.hope this helps pls do let me know

Are you sure the card is being inserted properly? If it's wrong, it won't go in all the way.

Use a card reader instead of your camera.

replace the card

The -E- just means that there is no SD card in the camera. There is also a setting that prevents the camera from attempting to take a shot without a card, and I assume that represents your flash in the viewfinder.

Yes. Only the most recent DSLRs have a Live View capability. The D80 does not.