Nikon D80 User Manual

viiQ & A Index
Q & A Index
Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
General Questions
Question Key phrase Page #
How do I use the menus? Using the menus 9–10
How do I get more information on a menu? Help 3, 9
What do these indicators mean? Control panel, viewfi nder 5, 6
What does this warning mean? Camera Error messages and displays 132–133
How many more shots can I take with this card? Number of exposures remaining 19
How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level 19
What does “exposure” mean and how does it work?
Exposure 46
What do I do with the viewfi nder eyepiece cap? Self timer, remote control 37, 38
What optional fl ash units (Speedlights) can I use? Optional fl ash units 119–121
What lenses can I use? Lenses 117–118
What accessories are available for my camera? Accessories for the D80 123
What memory cards can I use? Approved memory cards 122
What software is available for my camera? Accessories for the D80 123
Who can I ask to repair or inspect my camera? Servicing the camera x, 126
How do I clean the camera or lens? Cleaning the camera 124
Camera Setup
Question Key phrase Page #
How do I focus the viewfi nder? Viewfi nder focus 17
How do I keep the monitor from turning off ?Monitor off 98
How do I set the clock?
World time 103How do I set the clock for daylight savings time?
How do I change time zones when I travel?
How do I adjust monitor brightness? LCD brightness 103
How do I restore default settings? Two-button reset 44
How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera? AF-assist illuminator 87
Can I display a framing grid in the viewfi nder? Grid display 89
How do I view the control panel in the dark? LCD illuminator 3, 93
How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays
from turning off ?
Auto meter off 99
How do I change the self timer delay? Self timer 99
How do I change the remote delay? Remote control 99
How do I keep the camera from beeping? Beep 86
How do I view all the items in the menus? CSM / setup menu 101
Can I display the menus in a diff erent language? Language 103
How do I keep the fi le number from being reset when
I insert a new memory card?
File number sequence 106
How do I reset fi le numbering to 1?

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