Nikon D80 User Manual

viii Q & A Index
Tak ing Photographs
Question Key phrase Page #
Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode 19–23
Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? Digital Vari-Program modes 24–25
How do I bring out a portrait subject? Portrait mode 24, 25
How can I get good landscape shots? Landscape mode 24, 25
How do I take close ups of small objects? Close-up mode 24, 25
How do I “freeze” a moving subject? Sports mode 24, 25
How do I shoot scenery at night? Night landscape mode 24, 25
Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits? Night portrait mode 24, 25
How do I take a lot of photographs quickly? Shooting mode 36
Can I shoot a self-portrait? Self timer 37
Is there a remote control for this camera? Remote control 38–39
How do I adjust exposure? Exposure; P, S, A, and M modes 45–51
How do I freeze or blur moving objects? Mode S (shutter-priority auto) 48
How do I blur background details? Mode A (aperture-priority auto) 49
Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 54
How do I make a time exposure? Long time-exposures 51
How do I use the fl ash?
Flash photography, fl ash mode 40–42Can the fl ash fi re automatically when needed?
How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?
How do I prevent red eye? Red-eye reduction 41
Can I take pictures under low light without the fl ash? ISO sensitivity 43
Can I control how the camera focuses? Autofocus 28–29
How do I focus on a moving subject? Autofocus mode 29
How do I choose where the camera focuses? Focus area 30
Can I change the composition after focusing? Focus lock 31
How do I improve image quality?
Image quality and size 33–35
How do I take bigger photographs?
How can I get more photos on the memory card?
Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail?

Nikon D80 Specifications

General

Field of view	170 %
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Vari-angle LCD display	No
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Megapixel	10.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor format	DX
Total megapixels	10.75 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	EXIF, NEF, RAW
Maximum image resolution	3872 x 2592 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	L (3872 x 2592) M (2896 x 1944) S (1936 x 1296)
Digital zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Focal length range	27 - 202.5 mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Built-in flash	Yes
Power source type	Battery
PictBridge	-
USB version	2.0
USB connector	Mini-USB B
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL3e
Number of batteries supported	1
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	0.005 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Eye relief	19.5 mm
Scene modes	Close-up (macro), Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Resizing, Rotating, Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunny
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter priority
Camera playback	Single image, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 20 s
Languages support	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-2 - 1
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 1600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	1600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Cables included	AV, USB
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Magnification	0.95 x
Viewfinder type	Optical

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	77 mm
Width	132 mm
Height	103 mm
Weight	585 g