Nikon D80 User Manual

53Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes / Exposure
Autoexposure Lock
Controls used: AE-L/AF-L button
Use auto exposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure:
1
Select mode P, S, or A and choose center-weighted or spot metering (exposure lock has
no eff ect in mode M, while and Digital Vari-Program modes are not recommended as
center-weighted and spot metering are not available in these modes). If using center-
weighted metering, select the center focus area with the multi selector ( 30).
2
Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the
shutter-release button halfway. With the shutter-release but-
ton pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus
area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure.
While exposure lock is in eff ect, an AE-L indicator will appear in
the viewfi nder.
3
Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photo-
graph and shoot.
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
While exposure lock is in eff ect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered
value for exposure.
Mode Setting
Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture (fl exible program; 47)
Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed
Aperture-priority auto Aperture
The new values can be confi rmed in the viewfi nder and control panel. Note that the metering method
can not be changed while exposure lock is in eff ect (changes to metering take eff ect when the lock
is released).
18 — AE-L/AF-L (
94)
This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button.
19 — AE Lock (
94)
This option controls whether the shutter-release button locks exposure.

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