Nikon D80 User Manual

56 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes / Exposure
Bracketing
Controls used: button + command dials
Bracketing automatically varies selected settings slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the
current value. The setting aff ected is chosen with Custom Setting 13 (Auto BKT set; 90);
Below, it is assumed that AE & fl ash is selected to vary exposure and fl ash level. Other op-
tions can be used to vary exposure or fl ash level separately or to bracket white balance.
1
Press the button and rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots
in the bracketing sequence (two or three).
Progress indicator
No. of shots
2
Press the button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the bracketing incre-
ment from values between 0.3 EV and 2.0 EV.
Bracketing
increment
Understanding the Bracketing Display
Number of shots Progress indicator Description
3 shots: unmodifi ed, negative, positive
2 shots: unmodifi ed, positive
2 shots: unmodifi ed, negative
Bracketing Programs
See the Appendix for a list of bracketing programs ( 140).
10 — EV Step ( 89)
Use this option to set the increments for exposure and fl ash bracketing to ½ EV.
14 — Auto BKT Order ( 91)
This option can be used to change the bracketing order.

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