Nikon 9425 D80 User's Manual
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in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 129-131 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. Digitutor "Digitutor," a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available at the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 3
P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Connecting to a Television, Computer, or Printer Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 4
in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 5
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 6
. Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. iv Notices - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 7
Modes 28 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 67 Printing Photographs 69 Printing Via Direct USB Connection 69 Menu Guide 74 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 74 Delete 74 Playback Folder - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 8
Accessories 116 Lenses 117 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 119 Other Accessories 122 Caring for the Camera 124 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions........ 127 Troubleshooting 129 Camera Error Messages and Displays 132 Appendix 134 Specifications 142 Index 147 vi Table of Contents - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 9
37, 38 Optional flash units 119-121 Lenses 117-118 Accessories for the D80 123 Approved memory cards 122 Accessories for the D80 123 Servicing the camera x, 126 Cleaning the camera 124 Camera Setup Question Key phrase How do I focus the viewfinder? Viewfinder focus How do I keep - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 10
Taking Photographs Question Key phrase Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? Digital Vari-Program modes How do I bring out a portrait subject? Portrait mode How can I get good landscape shots? Landscape mode How do I take close - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 11
Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase Can I view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback Can I view more information about photos? Photo info Why parts of my photos blink? Photo info, highlights How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 12
Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line 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 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 13
tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. This icon marks settings that can be finetuned from the Custom Settings menu. Lens An AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor IF ED 18 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 14
camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 1 22 20 19 2 3 32 4 5 6 23 24 33 25 26 21 18 17 16 15 14 31 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 27 28 30 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 15
19 20 21 1 18 17 16 2 3 4 6 7 8 15 9 14 13 12 5 10 11 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 8 2 Viewfinder eyepiece cup 6, 17, 21 3 Diopter adjustment control 17 4 (AE-L/AF-L) button 31, 94 5 DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap 8 6 Main command dial 10, 91 7 Memory card slot cover 15 8 Focus selector lock - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 16
auto ( 49): Adjust aperture to soften background details or increase depth-of-field to bring both main subject and background into focus. M - Manual ( 50): Match shutter speed and aperture to your creative intent. Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 17
Control Panel 1 12 23 2 11 13 22 3 10 14 21 4 9 20 8 15 5 6 7 16 19 17 18 1 Shutter speed 48, 50 Exposure compensation value 54 Flash compensation value 55 ISO sensitivity 43 White balance fine-tuning, or color temperature 58, 59 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 56, - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 18
The Viewfinder Display 1 6 2 7 8 3 4 5 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting 8 (Grid display 89 2 8-mm (0.31 in.) reference circle for centerweighted metering 52, 90 3 "No memory card" warning 1 15, 133 4 Battery indicator 1 19 5 Black-and-white indicator 1 81 6 Focus - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 19
Supplied Accessories The MH-18a Quick Charger ( 12) The MH-18a is for use with the supplied EN-EL3e battery. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) The EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( 12, 13) The EN-EL3e is for use with the D80. Negative - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 20
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 monitor 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 matching - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 21
Using Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the button. Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus (see below) If "?" icon is displayed, help for the current item can be viewed by - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 22
To modify menu settings: 1 2 Display menus. 3 Highlight icon for current menu. Select menu. 4 5 Position cursor in selected menu. 6 Highlight menu item. 7 Display options. 8 Highlight option. Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. Make selection. Press the - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 23
lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 24
Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL3e battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery using the supplied MH-18a battery charger as described below. 1 Charge the battery. 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery. Li-ion BATTERY PACK 1.2 Connect the power cord to the - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 25
chamber cover. The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 127-128 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Use only EN-EL3e batteries. The D80 is not compatible with the MS-D70 CR2 battery holder - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 26
Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 2 Turn camera on. 3 Select language. 4 Display map of world time zones. 5 Select local - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 27
Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card. 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown at right until it clicks into - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 28
2 Memory cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the D80. To format the memory card, turn the camera on and press the ( and ) buttons until control panel and viewfinder displays flash as shown at right. Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the memory card. During - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 29
Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. Viewfinder Focus Viewfinder focus (diopter) can be adjusted in the range -2 - +1 m-1. Corrective lenses (available separately; 122) allow diopters of -5 - - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 30
Tutorial Photography and Playback The Tutorial outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in (auto) and Digital Vari-Program modes. This section assumes that default camera settings are used; for information on restoring default settings, see page 134. Use a CPU Lens (auto) and Digital - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 31
"Point-and-Shoot" Photography ( Mode) This section describes how to take photographs in (auto) mode, an automatic "pointand-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. 1.1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 32
2 Select mode and choose autofocus. 2.1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2.2 Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus). 3 Check settings in the control panel. The default settings for mode are listed below. ቧቦ Option Default ቢ Flash sync mode Auto 40 ብ ባ Image quality JPEG Normal 34 ቤ - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 33
the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. 4.2 Frame a photo in the viewfinder with the main - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 34
5 Focus. 5.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus area automatically. If the subject is dark, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 5.2 When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus areas will be briefly highlighted, a - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 35
6 Take the photograph. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 36
Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs) In addition to , the D80 offers a choice of six Digital Vari-Program modes. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as easy as rotating the mode dial. Mode Portrait Landscape Close up - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 37
Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 38
Basic Playback Photographs are automatically displayed for about four seconds after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the button. Additional pictures can be displayed by rotating the main command dial or pressing the multi - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 39
Mode P (Programmed Auto): 47 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 48 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto): 49 Mode M (Manual): 50 Exposure: 52 White Balance: 58 See the Menu Guide for information on other operations that can only be performed in P, S, A, and M modes, including customizing sharpening - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 40
when shooting moving subjects in AF-A autofocus mode). If the lens does not support autofocus or the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 32). A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority If the lens is equipped with A-M selection or an M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 41
Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 32) or use focus lock ( 31) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. There is little - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 42
, the camera chooses the focus area automatically or focuses on subject in the center focus area. The focus area can also be selected manually to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. 1 At default settings, the focus area is selected automatically in - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 43
Focus Lock Controls used: AE-L/AF-L button (AF-A/AF-C)/Shutter-release button (AF-S) Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 44
when the image is not in focus. When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided with your lens for details. The - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 45
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card. Image Quality - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 46
Image Quality Controls used: button + main command dial (monitor off ) The camera supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality and file size): Option Description NEF (RAW) Compressed raw data from the image - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 47
Image Size Controls used: button + sub-command dial (monitor off ) Image size is measured in pixels. The following options are available. Image size Large (3872 × 2592/10.0 M) (default) Medium (2896 × 1944/5.6 M) Small (1936 × 1296/2.5 M) Size (pixels) 3,872 × 2,592 2,896 × 1,944 1,936 × 1,296 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 48
Quick-response Optional ML-L3 remote control required. Use to reduce blurring caused by remote camera shake ( 38). 1. Average frame rate with manual focus, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buffer. To choose a shooting mode - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 49
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Press the button until is displayed in the control panel. 3 Frame the photograph. Before taking a photograph with the flash in P, - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 50
), the camera will return to stand-by mode without releasing the shutter if unable to focus. The camera will release the shutter without focusing in manual focus mode, if AF-C is selected in autofocus mode, or if the camera has already been focused using the camera shutter-release button (see step - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 51
for the flash to charge and then press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 to restart the timer. In flash-sync modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In delayed remote mode, the self - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 52
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Using the Built-in Flash: , , , and Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to select the - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 53
Flash Mode The current flash mode is displayed in the control panel as shown below. is displayed when the flash is off. : Red-eye reduction Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." : Off Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit. - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 54
The Built-in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm or non-CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18-200 mm ( 118; note that auto flash level control is available with CPU lenses only). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Lenses that block the subject's view of the red-eye reduction - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 55
ISO Sensitivity Controls used: button + main command dial (monitor off ) "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. ISO sensitivity can be set between - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 56
Two-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset. Custom - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 57
). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses can only be used in exposure mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring (in other modes, the shutter-release will be disabled). The camera exposure meter, ISO Auto, and variety of other features - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 58
Exposure The exposure (brightness) of photographs is determined by the amount of light that falls on the image sensor (CCD) while the shutter is open. Two factors that determine exposure are shutter speed and aperture. Aperture refers to the size of the opening through which the light passes. The - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 59
Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 60
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed from values between 30 s and s while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, high shutter speeds - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 61
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 62
indefinitely for longer exposures ( ). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 63
may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Long exp. NR option in the shooting menu ( 83). Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes / Mode M (Manual) 51 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 64
Exposure Metering Controls used: button + main command dial The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Method Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame 3D Color Matrix II and sets exposure - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 65
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 effect in mode M, while and Digital Vari-Program modes are not recommended as center- - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 66
Exposure Compensation Controls used: button + main command dial Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering ( 52). Exposure compensation is available - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 67
Flash Exposure Compensation Controls used: button + sub command dial Flash exposure compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 68
Bracketing Controls used: button + command dials Bracketing automatically varies selected settings slightly with each shot, "bracketing" the current value. The setting affected is chosen with Custom Setting 13 (Auto BKT set; 90); Below, it is assumed that AE & flash is selected to vary exposure and - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 69
camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture-priority auto, manual exposure mode). When On is selected for Custom Setting 7 (ISO Auto; 88), the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 70
White Balance Controls used: WB button + main command dial (monitor off ) White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; if necessary, other values can be selected according to the type of source. The - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 71
slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue. The color temperatures for each of the white balance settings supported by the camera may be found in the Appendix ( 140). 13 - Auto BKT Set ( 90) This option to create a series of photographs "bracketing - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 72
Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in studio settings. Do not use exposure compensation. 2 Press the WB button and rotate the main command - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 73
More on Playback Viewing Photographs on the Camera To play photographs back, press the button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Photographs taken in "tall" (portrait) orientation are displayed in tall orientation as shown at right. The following operations can be - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 74
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press the multi selector up or down or rotate the sub-command dial to cycle through the following information: Basic Information ↔ Shooting Data Page 1 ↔ Shooting Data Page 2 ↔ Retouch History (retouched - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 75
Highlights ³ᕢ ᕣ Highlights are the brightest portions of the image. Details may be lost ("washed out") in areas of highlights that are over- exposed. 1 Protect status...65 2 Retouch indicator 109 3 Image highlights (areas of image that are "washed out") are indicated by flashing border 4 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 76
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the button to zoom in on a photograph in full-frame playback. The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Press to zoom in to maximum of ap- proximately 25 × (large images), 19 × (me- Zoom in and out / dium images) or 13 × (small - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 77
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS "read-only" status when viewed on a - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 78
Connecting to a TV, Computer, or Printer Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-D2 audio/video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. Background music included with Pictmotion slide shows ( 75) will be played back over the television - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 79
can be organized, retouched, and printed. Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject or any other software you may need after first reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 80
at right (when PTP is selected, the normal shooting indicators are displayed). 5 Transfer photographs to the computer as described in the PictureProject reference manual (on CD). 6 If PTP is selected for USB, the camera can be turned off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 81
(see below). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer man- ual for details). If the printer supports DPOF ( 134), photographs can be selected for printing using Print Set ( 73). • Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 82
Connecting the Printer Before printing, check that the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately). 1 Set the camera USB option to PTP ( 104). 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Turn the camera off. 4 Connect the supplied UC-E4 USB cable as - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 83
crop. Press OK to return to print menu. Page Size, Border, and Time Stamp Choose printer default to print at current printer settings. Only options supported by the current printer can be selected. Reference: Connecting to a TV, Computer, or Printer / Printing Photographs 71 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 84
Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures or create an index print listing all JPEG photographs as small thumbnail images, press the button in the PictBridge playback display. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 85
and follow the steps in " Printing Selected Photographs" to modify and print the current order ( 72). DPOF date and data imprint options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time Stamp - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 86
Menu Guide Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options (options To deselect picture, highlight and press multi selector down. Select highlighted picture. Selection shown by icon. 74 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Playback Menu Complete operation. - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 87
current playback folder ( 75) are available for selection; hidden photos and images that can not be displayed by the camera can not be selected. Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Playback Menu 75 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 88
the highlighted option and return to the slide show menu. Panning and zoom effects and transitions are matched to the selected background track. 76 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Playback Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 89
ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback. Select Restart to restart the show or Exit to return to the playback menu. Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Playback Menu 77 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 90
current print order. Protected and Hidden Images Revealing an image that is both hidden and protected will simultaneously remove protection from the image. 78 Menu Guide / Playback Options: The Playback Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 91
. To use the Adobe RGB color space, select Custom and choose II (Adobe RGB) for Color Mode. • Use a type G or D lens for best results. Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 79 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 92
the Camera Control Pro manual for details. Default supports color management, choose the Adobe RGB color space when opening photos taken in mode II. Capture NX (available separately; 123) and PictureProject display colors correctly even if the correct color space is not selected. 80 Menu Guide - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 93
sharpening and tone compensation before shooting as described in on page 80. Custom also supports the following color filter effects: Filter effect Off Yellow Orange Red Green Description No Small. See "Reference: Image Quality and Size" ( 33). Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 81 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 94
balance, white balance will be set to the measured value even if Use photo is currently selected in the preset white balance menu. 82 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 95
reduction, High for more noise reduction. Noise reduction turns off unless sensitivity exceeds ISO 800. Minimal noise reduction is performed at sensitivities over ISO 800. Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 83 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 96
, focal length, camera orientation, and other information listed in the playback photo information display is for the first shot in the multiple exposure. 84 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 97
effect, memory cards can not be formatted and no shooting menu options can be changed, with the exceptions of Multiple exposure and White balance. Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 85 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 98
sound when Off is selected. The current setting is shown in the control panel: is displayed when the beep is on, when it is off ( 5). 86 Menu Guide / Custom Settings 88 88 89 89 89 95-97 98 98 98 98 98 99 99 99 99 100 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 99
. Use with stationary subjects. Default setting for P, S, A, M, and modes. User selects focus area manually, but if subject leaves selected focus area even brief- Dynamic area ly, camera will focus based on not be able to focus on poorly-lit subjects using autofocus. Menu Guide / Custom Settings 87 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 100
a larger aperture. Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise ( 83). 88 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 101
, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. This option is not available in mode M. Menu Guide / Custom Settings 89 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 102
. 3 Press the button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired. 90 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 103
) or (Choose color temp.) for white balance ( 58) cancels white balance bracketing. Bracketing Programs See the Appendix for a list of white balance bracketing programs. Menu Guide / Custom Settings 91 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 104
pop up automatically as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button to raise the flash. 92 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 105
Speedlight to TTL mode (the SB-800 can also be used in AA and A modes; see the Speedlight manual for details). While FV lock is in effect, flash output will automatically be adjusted for changes in Speedlight ) is selected for Custom Setting 22 (Built-in flash; 95). Menu Guide / Custom Settings 93 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 106
Wrap to allow focus-area selection to "wrap around" from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right. 94 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 107
built-in flash. TTL (default): Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Manual: The flash fires at the level selected in the menu shown at right. At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 13/42 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 ˚C/68 ˚F). No monitor preflash is - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 108
for the flash units in group A. 3 Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B. 4 Select the channel. 96 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 109
7 Turn all the remote flash units on and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See the Speedlight instruction manuals for details. 8 Press the button to raise the built-in flash. Note that even if - - is selected for all flash units, including the built-in flash. Menu Guide / Custom Settings 97 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 110
on for four seconds during image review ( 88) and for ten minutes when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter. 98 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 111
, reducing camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement could result in blurred photographs (for example, microscope photography). The default option is Off. Menu Guide / Custom Settings 99 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 112
batteries as follows: Control panel Viewfinder Description - Batteries fully charged. Low battery. Ready fresh batteries. (blinks) (blinks) Shutter release disabled. Insert fresh batteries. 100 Menu Guide / Custom Settings - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 113
illustration shows the items listed when the playback menu is selected). The CSM / Setup menu item in the setup menu can not be selected. Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 101 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 114
remove the memory card while formatting is in progress. Two-Button Format Memory cards can also be formatted with the ( and ) buttons ( 44). 102 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 115
the clock has been reset to a time starting at 2006.01.01.00:00:00. Set the clock to the correct date and time. Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 103 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 116
while this option is checked. Highlight this option and press the multi selector to the right to toggle the check mark on or off. 104 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 117
be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder ( 75). Renaming changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact. Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 105 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 118
). Dust Off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX manual). 1 Highlight On and press the multi selector right. The message shown at right will be displayed, and "rEF" will be displayed in the control - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 119
halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. 3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire battery is charged again at room temperature. Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 107 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 120
during shooting. Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down. 108 Menu Guide / Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 121
options copy RAW photos as JPEG Fine quality images; save where otherwise noted, copies created from RAW photos are 3,872 × 2,592 pixels in size. Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 109 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 122
can be previewed in the edit display. Press OK to copy the photograph and return to the retouch menu or full-frame playback. 110 Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 123
on the size of the crop, the copy may be 2,560 × 1,920, 1,920 × 1,440, 1,280 × 960, 960 × 720, or 640 × 480 pixels in size. Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 111 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 124
selects a picture size first and then selects one or more photographs to copy at the selected size as described on the following page. 112 Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 125
. Viewing Small Pictures Small pictures are indicated by a gray border during full-frame playback. Playback zoom is not available when small pictures are displayed. Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 113 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 126
the Preview column. 6 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image 2. Repeat Steps 2-5 to select the second photo and adjust gain. 114 Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 127
, aperture, exposure mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and values for white balance and optimize image as the photograph selected for Image 1. Menu Guide / Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 115 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 128
Technical Notes Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories they support. See our web sites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the D80. Battery packs Flash units (Speedlights) Viewfinder accessories - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 129
at mini- • AF-S VR Micro ED: 105mm f/2.8G IF (autofocus not supported) mum range, image on matter screen in viewfinder may not be in focus f/2.8G IF, when in-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using image in 200-400mm f/4G IF viewfinder as guide. • AF-S ED: 80-200mm f/2.8D IF, 300mm - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 130
Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used: • TC-16A AF Teleconverter • 200-600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) • Non-AI lenses • Lenses for the F3AF (80 mm f/2.8, 200 mm f/3.5, TC-16 • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 131
the Speedlight manual for details. SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights These high-performance Speedlights have Guide Numbers of of 14 mm (the SB-800 also supports 17 mm). An illuminator is included to contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. Guide Number To calculate the - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 132
Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 10/32 (m/ft, ISO 100, , SB-24 SB-21B1, SB-29s 1 SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 A Non-TTL auto ✔ - ✔ M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ RPT Repeating flash ✔ - - REAR Rear-curtain sync ✔ ✔ ✔ 1. Autofocus is available only with AF- - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 133
Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D80 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 134
check that device sup- † SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader ports 2 GB cards. or other device, check that device supports SDHC. Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. Memory Cards • Format memory cards in - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 135
battery: Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL3a and EN-EL3 batteries can not be used. is not in place. • Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for RAW images. Use the lat- Software est version. • Camera Control - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 136
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 137
below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter. If the battery level is or below or the - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 138
foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the filter as described above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX (available separately; 123) or the clean - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 139
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to strong shocks or vibration. gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 140
Batteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL3e battery and keep it before use. fully charged. Depending on your - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 141
again. If the problem persists, turn the camera off and press the reset switch (see right; note that this resets the clock). In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Reset switch Connector cover Technical Notes / Troubleshooting 129 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 142
Problem Solution Flash in use. If On is selected for to AF. Image in viewfinder is not in focus. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual 31, 32 focus or focus lock. • Mode dial rotated to , , or : select another mode. camera clock. 103 130 Technical Notes / Troubleshooting - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 143
Problem Solution Final photo is larger than area shown Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is in viewfinder. approximately 95 %. - Randomly computer. Choose correct USB option. 67, 104 Can not use Camera Control Pro. Set USB to PTP. 67, 104 Technical Notes / Troubleshooting 131 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 144
and monitor. Indicator Control panel Viewfinder Problem Solution (blinks) Lens aperture ring not and try again. 23 26, 61 Optional Speedlight that does not support i-TTL set to TTL mode. Change flash control mode for optional service representative. 132 Technical Notes / Troubleshooting - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 145
Indicator Monitor Control panel Viewfinder Problem Solution NO CARD PRESENT / card. 122 card. • Card may be damaged. - Contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service repre- sentative. • Unable to create new • Delete unwanted files or in- 15, - Technical Notes / Troubleshooting 133 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 146
is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D80 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 147
Custom Settings4 1: Beep 2: AF-area mode 3: Center AF area 4: Built-in AF assist illuminator 5: No memory card? 6: Image review 7: ISO auto 8: Grid display 9: Viewfinder warning 10: EV step 11: Exposure comp. 12: Center-weighted 13: Auto BKT set 14: Auto BKT order 15: Command dials 16: FUNC button - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 148
Shooting menu The following defaults are restored when a two-button reset is performed: Image quality Image size White balance Fine tuning Choose color temp. ISO sensitivity Multiple exposure Shooting mode Focus area Focus lock AE lock hold Autofocus mode Metering Flexible program Exposure - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 149
The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R (Reset): 1: Beep 2: AF-area mode Auto-area AF 3: Center AF area 4: Built-in AF assist illuminator On - 5: No memory card? 6: Image review 7: ISO auto 8: Grid display 9: Viewfinder warning 10: EV step 11: Exposure comp. 12: Center - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 150
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality / Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 1 GB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality Image size File size (MB) 1 Number of images 1 Buffer capacity 1,2 L - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 151
Aperture Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph. F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm 135 mm ≥ F > 55 mm F > 135 mm Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 200 - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 152
Bracketing Programs The number of shots and bracketing increment are shown in the control panel as follows: Number of frames Bracketing increment Bracketing progress indicator The Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of Frames Number of frames Progress indicator Description 3 frames: - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 153
Flash Control ( 42, 120) The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is sued in combination with the built-in flash or optional SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights. • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 154
AFS/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (M) Storage Media File system Compression SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 155
in increments of 1 Built-in flash Guide number (m/ft) • , , , : Auto flash with auto pop-up • P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release Approx. 13 safety lock With SB-800, 600, and R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting (SB-600 and R200 only support AWL when used as remote flash), Auto FP - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 156
to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 8.4 V / 900 mA Supported batteries EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 135 minutes Operating temperature the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 157
105, 135 Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating zoom ring Focus Autofocus with Silent Wave Motor; manual focus; manual focus supported when A-M switch set to A or M. Focus can be adjusted by rotating lens focusing ring after locking focus in single-servo - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 158
Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery (1500 mAh) varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. The following measurements were performed at a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). Example 1: 2,700 shots AF-S DX IF ED 18- - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 159
See Digital Print Order Format Dust off ref photo (setup menu), 106-107 Dynamic area AF. See AFarea mode E Electronic range finder. See Focus, manual EV step (Custom Settings menu), 89 Exif version 2.21, 134 Exposure, 52-57, 89. See also Aperture; Aperture-priority auto; Autoexposure lock; Programmed - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 160
balance Long exp. NR (shooting menu), 83 Long time-exposures, 51, 123 Low-pass filter, 125-126 cleaning, 125-126 M M. See Image size M. See Manual mode Manual mode, 45, 50-51 MB-D80, 100, 107, 123 MB-D80 batteries (Custom Settings menu), 100 Mass storage. See USB, Mass storage Matrix. See Metering - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 161
Rotating photographs, 75, 108 S S. See Image size S. See Shutter-priority auto (single-frame shooting indicator), 36 Saturation, 80 SD. See Memory card Secure Digital. See Memory card Self timer, 36, 99 Self timer (Custom Settings menu), 99 Self-portraits. See Self timer Sensitivity. See ISO - Nikon 9425 | D80 User's Manual - Page 162
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