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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents See pages v–vi Find items by function or menu name. The Q&A Index See pages vii–ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. The Index See pages 147–149 Search by key word. Error Messages See pages 132–133 If a warning is displayed in the control panel, viewfi nder, or monitor, fi nd the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 129–131 Camera behaving u
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Introduction Photography and Playback Tutorial More on Photography (All Modes) P, S, A, and M Modes Reference More on Playback Connecting to a Television, Computer, or Printer Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Custom Settings Menu Guide Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol- lowing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this sec- tion are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon
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Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the fl ash When connecting cables to the input and output Do not operate the fl ash with the fl ash window jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon touching a person or object. Failure to observe this for the purpose to maintain compliance with product precaution could result in burns or fi re. regulations. Using the fl ash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should CD-ROMs be ob
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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posse
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Table of Contents Photo Information ..................................................................... 62 For Your Safety ................................................................ ii Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ....... 63 Notices .............................................................................. iii Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................ 64 Q & A Index ....................................................................vii Protectin
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22: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ............ 95 Firmware Version ..................................................................... 108 23: Flash Warning (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ......... 98 Auto Image Rotation ............................................................. 108 24: Flash Shutter Speed Creating Retouched Copies: (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) .................................................. 98 The Retouch Menu ..................................................
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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 Exp
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Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Page # Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode 19–23 Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? Digital Vari-Program modes 24–25 How do I bring out a portrait subject? Portrait mode 24, 25 How can I get good landscape shots? Landscape mode 24, 25 How do I take close ups of small objects? Close-up mode 24, 25 How do I “freeze” a moving subject? Sports mode 24, 25 How do I shoot scenery at night? Night landscape mode 24, 25 Can I include nigh
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Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase Page # Can I view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback 61, 63 Can I view more information about photos? Photo info 62–63 Photo info, highlights 62–63 Why parts of my photos blink? How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos 26, 65 Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 74 Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Playback zoom 64 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Prot
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Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, con- tinually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently- aske
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D80 single-lens refl ex (SLR) digital camera with in- terchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that This icon marks tips, additional informa- shoul
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Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may fi nd it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 1 23 24 33 25 2 22 32 3 26 20 4 21 19 5 6 31 27 28 7 8 30 9 29 10 11 17 18 16 15 13 14 12 1 Built-in fl ash ........................................................... 23, 40 21 Eyelet for camera strap .............................................. 8 2 (fl ash mode) butt
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1 2 7 Memory card slot cover ......................................... 15 20 21 19 8 Focus selector lock .................................................... 30 3 18 9 Memory card access lamp ............................ 15, 23 4 10 button .......................................................................... 9 17 11 Battery-chamber cover latch ............................. 13 16 6 12 Battery-chamber cover .......................................... 13 * 13 Multi selector 7 14 Tripod
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The Mode Dial The D80 off ers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. P — Programmed auto ( 47): Camera chooses A — Aperture-priority auto ( 49): Adjust aper- shutter speed and aperture, user controls other ture to soften background details or increase settings. depth-of-fi eld to bring both main subject and S — Shutter-priority auto ( 48): Choose fast background into focus. shutter speeds to freez
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Control Panel 1 12 23 2 11 13 22 3 10 21 14 9 4 20 8 15 5 16 19 6 7 18 17 1 Shutter speed ....................................................... 48, 50 9 “K” (appears when memory remains for over Exposure compensation value .......................... 54 1000 exposures) Flash compensation value .................................... 55 10 Shooting mode ........................................................... 36 ISO sensitivity ...........................................................
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The Viewfi nder Display If the battery is totally exhausted or not in- 1 serted, the display in the viewfi nder will dim. 6 2 The viewfi nder display will return to normal 7 when a fully-charged battery is inserted. 8 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 5 19 20 21 22 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected 14 Electronic analog exposure display ................ 50 for Custom Setting 8 (Grid display)) ........... 89 Exposure compensation ........................................ 54 2 8-mm (0
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Supplied Accessories The MH-18a Quick Charger ( 12) The MH-18a is for use with the supplied EN-EL3e battery. AC adapter plug CHARGE lamp Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) AC inlet The EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 12, 13) The EN-EL3e is for use with the D80. Negative terminal The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown above could Signal contact interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries
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The Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. The BM-7 LCD Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the moni- tor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the match- ing indentation above the camera monitor ( ) and press the bot- tom of the cover until it clicks into place ( ). To remove the cover, hold the camera fi rmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently u
