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Nikon D80 User Manual

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Reference
Reference
This section builds on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.
More on Photography (All Modes):
28
Shoot a moving subject or focus manually Focus: 28
Adjust image quality and size Image Quality and Size:
33
Take photographs in one at a time, in bursts, or
using the self-timer or a remote control
Choosing a Shooting Mode:
36
Use the built-in fl ash Using the Built-in Flash:
40
Raise ISO sensitivity when lighting is poor ISO Sensitivity:
43
Restore default settings Two-Button Reset:
44
P, S, A, and M Modes: 45
Let the camera choose shutter speed and aper-
ture
Mode P (Programmed Auto): 47
Freeze or blur motion Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto):
48
Choose whether to blur background objects Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto):
49
Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Mode M (Manual):
50
Choose a metering method, lock exposure, adjust
exposure and fl ash level
Exposure:
52
Make colors look natural
Take photos under unusual lighting
White Balance:
58
See the Menu Guide for information on other operations that can only be performed in P, S, A, and M
modes, including customizing sharpening, contrast, color saturation, and hue (“Optimize Image”;
79) and creating multiple exposures (“Multiple Exposure”;
84).
More on Playback: 61
View photographs on the camera Viewing Photographs on the Camera: 61
See the Menu Guide for other playback options (
74).
Connecting to a TV, Computer, or Printer: 66
View photographs on TV Viewing Photographs on TV: 66
Copy photographs to a computer Connecting to a Computer:
67
Print photographs Printing Photographs:
69

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Nikon D80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Field of view170 %
Display diagonal2.5 \
Vari-angle LCD displayNo
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Megapixel10.2 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor formatDX
Total megapixels10.75 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedEXIF, NEF, RAW
Maximum image resolution3872 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 typeBayonet
Focal length range27 - 202.5 mm
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Built-in flashYes
Power source typeBattery
PictBridge-
USB version2.0
USB connectorMini-USB B
Product colorBlack
Battery typeEN-EL3e
Number of batteries supported1
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed0.005 s
Flash range (wide)- m
Flash exposure correction-3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Eye relief19.5 mm
Scene modesClose-up (macro), Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingResizing, Rotating, Trimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunny
Shooting modesAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter priority
Camera playbackSingle image, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 20 s
Languages supportCHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-2 - 1
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points11
Auto focusing (AF) modesMulti Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 1600
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)1600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Cables includedAV, USB
HD typeNot supported
Maximum video resolution- pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Magnification0.95 x
Viewfinder typeOptical
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth77 mm
Width132 mm
Height103 mm
Weight585 g

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