Nikon D80 User Manual

vTable of Contents
Table of Contents
For Your Safety ................................................................ ii
Notices ..............................................................................iii
Q & A Index ....................................................................vii
Introduction
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camera .................................... 2
Using Camera Menus ...................................................9
First Steps ...................................................................... 11
Attaching a Lens ......................................................................... 11
Charging and Inserting the Battery ................................ 12
Basic Setup .....................................................................................14
Inserting Memory Cards ........................................................ 15
Adjusting Viewfi nder Focus .................................................17
Tutorial
Tutorial
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“Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) ...... 19
Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) . 24
Basic Playback .............................................................. 26
Reference
Reference
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More on Photography (All Modes)
More on Photography (All Modes)
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Focus ............................................................................... 28
Autofocus ........................................................................................ 28
Focus Area Selection ................................................................30
Focus Lock ......................................................................................31
Manual Focus ................................................................................32
Image Quality and Size ............................................. 33
Image Quality ...............................................................................34
Image Size ....................................................................................... 35
Choosing a Shooting Mode .................................... 36
Self-Timer Mode .......................................................................... 37
Using a Remote Control ......................................................... 38
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................. 40
ISO Sensitivity .............................................................. 43
Two-Button Reset ....................................................... 44
P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes
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Mode P (Programmed Auto) ................................... 47
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) .............................. 48
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) .......................... 49
Mode M (Manual) ....................................................... 50
Exposure ........................................................................ 52
Metering .......................................................................................... 52
Autoexposure Lock ...................................................................53
Exposure Compensation ....................................................... 54
Flash Exposure Compensation .......................................... 55
Bracketing ....................................................................................... 56
White Balance .............................................................. 58
Fine-Tuning White Balance ................................................... 58
Choosing a Color Temperature ..........................................59
Preset White Balance ................................................................ 59
More on Playback
More on Playback
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Viewing Photographs on the Camera ................. 61
Photo Information .....................................................................62
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ....... 63
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................64
Protecting Photographs from Deletion ........................65
Deleting Individual Photographs ..................................... 65
Connecting to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Connecting to a TV, Computer, or Printer
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Viewing Photographs on TV ................................... 66
Connecting to a Computer ..................................... 67
Before Connecting the Camera ......................................... 67
Connecting the USB Cable ................................................... 67
Printing Photographs ................................................ 69
Printing Via Direct USB Connection ................................ 69
Menu Guide
Menu Guide
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu ............... 74
Delete ................................................................................................74
Playback Folder ............................................................................ 75
Rotate Tall ........................................................................................75
Slide Show ......................................................................................75
Hide Image ..................................................................................... 78
Print Set ............................................................................................78
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .............. 79
Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes) ........................ 79
Image Quality (All Modes) .................................................... 81
Image Size (All Modes) ............................................................ 81
White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes) ............................ 82
ISO Sensitivity (All Modes) ....................................................83
Long Exp. NR (All Modes) ...................................................... 83
High ISO NR (All Modes) ........................................................ 83
Multiple Exposure (P, S, A, and M Modes) .................... 84
Custom Settings .......................................................... 86
R: Reset ..............................................................................................86
1: Beep (All Modes) .................................................................... 86
2: AF-Area Mode (All Modes) ..............................................87
3: Center AF Area (All Modes) .............................................87
4: AF-Assist (All Modes Except , , and ) ........ 87
5: No Memory Card? (All Modes) ......................................88
6: Image Review (All Modes) ...............................................88
7: ISO Auto (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ........................ 88
8: Grid Display (All Modes) .................................................... 89
9: Viewfi nder Warning (All Modes) ...................................89
10: EV Step (All Modes) ........................................................... 89
11: Exposure Comp. (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ....89
12: Center-Weighted (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) .... 90
13: Auto BKT Set (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ...........90
14: Auto BKT Order (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ...... 91
15: Command Dials (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) .... 91
16: FUNC Button (All Modes) ..............................................92
17: Illumination (All Modes) .................................................93
18: AE-L/AF-L (All Modes) ...................................................... 94
19: AE Lock (All Modes) ........................................................... 94
20: Focus Area (All Modes) ....................................................94
21: AF Area Illumination (All Modes) ..............................95

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