Nikon D80 User Manual

43Reference: More on Photography (All Modes) / ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity
“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less
light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO 1600 in
steps equivalent to / EV. Values over 1600 are displayed as H 0.3 (ISO 2000 equivalent), H
0.7 (ISO 2500 equivalent), and H 1.0 (ISO 3200 equivalent).
(auto) and Digital Vari-Pro-
gram modes also off er an Auto setting that allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity auto-
matically in response to lighting conditions. The default setting for (auto) and Digital
Vari-Program modes is Auto, the default setting for P, S, A, and M modes 100.
ISO sensitivity can be selected by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command
dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. ISO sensitivity can also be
adjusted from the shooting menu (
83).
High ISO NR ( 83)
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more likely pictures are to be subject to “noise” in the form of ran-
domly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at ISO sensitivities over ISO 1600 will likely contain
appreciable amounts of noise. The High ISO NR option in the shooting menu can be used to reduce
noise at ISO sensitivities of 400 or more.
7 — ISO Auto ( 88)
This option can be used to enable automatic ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes. Sensitivities
of H 0.3, H 0.7, and H 1.0 are not available when ISO auto is on.
ISO Sensitivity
Controls used: button + main command dial (monitor off )

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