Nikon D80 User Manual 2

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Two photographers, Italy and the D80

Photographers from different elds share their impressions after shooting with the D80 on a trip to Italy.

Cortina dʼAmpezzo

Venice

Portono

Cinque Terre

For every aspiring photographer –

High performance that satises

all shooting styles

• 10.2 effective megapixel CCD image sensor

• Advanced image processing engine

• Improved 11-area AF system

• 0.18 sec. start-up and short release time lag

• 2.5-inch LCD with wide viewing angle

• Large, bright 0.94x viewnder

• Nikon D-SLR build quality and ne ergonomic design

• D-Lighting, Filters effects and a wide range of image enhancement options

About shooting in Italy - -

H (Hien): Iʼ ve lo ng dr eam e d o f sh o oti n g i n Venice. As a photojourn alist, I always st rive to convey the moment just as I see it with my own eyes. This demands a great amount of footwork to get acquainted with the location, and the time to establish a rapp ort with the locals. Shooting early in the morning with the D80 left an immediate impression on me. There was limited li ght, and that was comprised of a mix ture of natural and articial light. A lm camera in such a situation requires complicated use of lters, whereas the D80 was able to achieve accurate white balance an d meterin g under mi xe d lig ht so ur ces an d produce beautiful results.

Y (Yves): I believe shooting in the cafe allowed m e t o cl ea r l y ex p r e s s my fe e l i n g s ab ou t th e location. I am always exploring how best to express myself based on the inspiration I draw from the actual scene. And for me, the light is the inspiration. I like to control the light in each shot, which of co ur se includes captur in g the mood of th e natu ral li ght, while at ti me s also ta king advantage of reected light or using ashes. The D80 produced images just as I envisioned them, performing perfectly throughout the trip. Images from the D80 are of the highest quality, and I can edit them freely after the shot. The D80 can even perform in-camera editing, which only ad ds to the cr eative pos si bilitie s and ma ke s digital easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

First impressions of shooting with the D80 - -

H: All functions respond immediately. The camera is ready to shoot the instant I turn it on, shutter response is excellent, and autofocus is fast and prec ise. Speed is of the essence to my style of photography. Thatʼs why the remarkab le speed of the D80 captured my at tention rig ht awa y.

Yves Paternoster

Born in Franc e, Yve s stu died ph oto grap hy in Amst erd am a nd b eg an w or ki ng as a f re el an ce ph ot og ra ph er . Cur rent ly living in Amsterdam, Yv es fo cu ses pr ima ri ly on

commercial photograp hy.

Any on e w ho ta ke s p hot os un der stan ds th e desire to capture precious moments the instant they unfold, and the need for a camera with the speed and precision to be always ready to shoot.

Y: I w a s a lso im pres s e d by th e speed an d efciency of operation. The placement and size of bu tto ns and co ntrol s makes th em easy to us e. I also nd th e menus easy to understan d, and intuitive to use. The solid feel of the camera body belies its compact size, it was easy to carry around and simple to use from the very beginning.

Hien Lam Duc

Born in L aos, Hien em igrated to Fr anc e at the age of 16 . He be ga n his c are er as a phot ojourn alist with a s eries on the Meko ng R iver. Hien n ow l i v e s i n P ar i s a n d p ho to gr ap hs a ro un d the w or l d, w it h pa r t i cu l ar conce ntration o n Laos.

“The D80 is a perfect camera for every aspiring photographer and fully capable of satisfying the most demanding.”

– Hien Lam Duc

H: I use the LCD monit or to conrm what I just shot and nd the D80ʼs 2.5-inch monitor very easy to view. The display is bright, colors are excellent, and the high resoluti on is a practical benet. I found this combination even helps me conrm sharpness. The playback and preview features are also easy to operate. You can zoom in or out using a single button, and itʼs easy to return to a full-frame view. Thereʼs no doubt that the ease of operation and quality of display makes the LCD monitor a useful tool, not only for checking shots and settings, but also for communicating with the people that Iʼm photographing.

Im pressions after c ompleti ng the shoot - -

H: I was par ti cularly ta ken with th e qualit y of res pon se, the ease of manual c ontrol, and the ex ib ility of setting s and func ti ons. Autofoc us also delivered the precision Iʼve come to expect of Nikon SLR cameras. The viewnder provides a clear view, and itʼs easy to change focus points to match the shot. I shot with the D80 the same way I use my lm bodies, and I felt completely comfortable doing so. The D80 is a performer that transcends distinctions between lm and digital cameras.

About the 10.2 megapixel images - -

Y: One of the advantages of digital is in how it

Y: Skin tones really come ou t great. They are

accurately re produced , eve n when shootin g in soft light , o r people wi th darke r complexi ons. Iʼm also pleased with how sharp and clear shots came out, even when shooting with little light with which to work.

H: Even when shooting from the gondola in bright sunlight, the reds in my subject, the blue sky, and th e bla ck of the go ndo la we re a ll acc ur at el y reproduc ed. I used the Landscape mode of the Digi-Vari Programs for this shot, and the outstanding qua lity of the con trast , color repro ducti on and smooth transitions all caught my eye. Thereʼs no doubt that the D80ʼs automatic settings can deliver sat isfying res ult s. With automatic setti ngs like this, anyone can take professional-quality photos.

smoothe s the photog ra phic process. You can change settings at any time on a digital camera th at are th e equ iv al en t of chang in g the t yp e of lm. A good example of this is the ability to change sensitivity. Digital is also more efcient than lm. You canʼt conrm what youʼve shot with lm until after developing the lm, whereas digital all ows you to acc uratel y conrm whatever you want as you shoot. This point really struck me as I shot with the D80.

H: It sounds as though we agree that the D80 is a perfect camera for every aspiring photographer, as well as one that is capable of satisfying both a photojournalist such as me, and a commercial photographer such as yourself.

“The camera provided satisfying results that were sharp and clear.” – Yves Paternoster

Iʼve shot from this location before, but never this early in the morning. The D80ʼs automatic functions worked wonderfully, capturing the mood of the moment as I hoped to express it.

– Yves Patern oster

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF- S Zoom-Ni kkor 17-35mm f/2. 8D ED-IF

• Exposu re mode: [M] 1/2. 5 second, f /5.6

• White bal ance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO- equiv. 125

I tried to shoot this scene just as it struck my eye. I used the Landscape mode of the Digi-Vari Programs for this shot, and Iʼm very pleased with how the D80 was able to accurately reproduce the moment.

– Hien Lam Duc

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF DX Fis heye-Nikk or 10.5mm f/2. 8G ED

•

Exposu re mode: Digital Vari -Program [Lan dscape] 1/125 secon d, f/9

• White bal ance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO- equiv. 100

It was a challenge to nd a new perspective on a famous vista. The weather wasnʼt the best, but the D80ʼs automatic white balance managed to handle the mixed lighting conditions brilliantly and I got a very good shot.

– Yves Paternoster

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF- S Zoom-Ni kkor 17-35mm f/2. 8D ED-IF

• Exposu re mode: [A] 2 second s, f/9

• White bal ance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO- equiv. 100

The colors of the traditional costumes, the passion of the dance and the scenic background made me eager to capture the moment in a panoramic shot. The D80 handled the lighting perfectly, and the results are great.

– Hien Lam Duc

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF DX Fis heye-Nikk or 10.5mm f/2. 8G ED

• Exposu re mode: [P] 1/320 se cond, f/9

• White bal ance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO- equiv. 125

I really enjoyed taking this picture. Inspired by the light and the interaction of the people, and aided by the ease with whi ch the D80 p erform ed, I was able to visually express my feelings ab out the scene.

– Yves Paternoster

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF- S Zoom-Ni kkor 17-35mm f/2. 8D ED-IF

• Exposu re mode: [A] 1/60 sec ond, f/5 • White ba lance: Auto

• Sensiti vity: ISO-equ iv. 200 • Built- in-ash: M anual

With this photo, I wanted to capture the spontaneity of the moment just as I had witnessed it. It was also fun to show this photo to the sherman on the spot and let him see for himself how well it came out.

– Hien Lam Duc

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF- S DX Zoom-Nik kor 17-55mm f/2. 8G ED-IF

• Exposu re mode: [S] 1/125 secon ds, f/4

• White bal ance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO- equiv. 100

For every aspiring photographer...

D80 Processing System

Image Sensor

2-channel rotated output

Optimized A/D conversion

ASIC

(Image processing pipeline)

High-speed quantization process

Faithful color reproduction with more precise pipeline quantization

Precision color

processing

Precision tone

processing

Precision

interpolation

V/H conversion

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1 • Lens: AF- S Zoom-Ni kkor 17-35mm f/2. 8D ED-IF • Exposu re mode: [S] 1/ 60 second, f/ 2.8 • White bal ance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO- equiv. 200

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2 • Lens: AF- S VR Zoom-Ni kkor 70-200mm f /2.8G ED-IF • Exp osure mode: [S] 1/2 50 second, f/4 • Wh ite balanc e: Auto • Sensit ivity: ISO -equiv. 100

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Nikkor lenses used for the preceding photos include:

3 • Lens: AF- S VR Micro- Nikkor 105mm f/2. 8G ED-IF • Exp osure mode: [S] 1/ 60 second , f/3.5 • Whi te balance: Auto • Sen sitivit y: ISO-equ iv. 200 4 • Lens: AF DX Fis heye-Nikk or 10.5mm f/2. 8G ED • Exposure mod e: Digital Vari-Pro gram [Landsc ape] 1/1.3 secon d, f/2.8 • White bal ance: Auto • Sensiti vity: ISO-equ iv. 100 5 • Lens: AF- S DX Zoom-Nik kor 17-55mm f/2. 8G ED-IF • Exp osure mode: [S] 1/4 00 second s, f/6.3 • White ba lance: Auto • Se nsitivity: ISO -equiv. 100

6 • Lens: AF- S DX Zoom-Nik kor 17-55mm f/2. 8G ED-IF • Exp osure mode: Digit al Vari-Program [ Landsca pe] 1/200 s econd, f/10 • Wh ite balance: Auto • Sen sitivity: ISO -equiv. 400

All photo s taken with image qua lity mode: RAW (NEF ) 1-3: Yves Patern oster 4-6: Hie n Lam Duc

New high-resolution image processing engine

One of the key advances developed for the D80 is its high -resolution imag e proces sing e n-

gine. At its hear t is a dedicated new high-performance processing chip that greatly accelerates

performance on all levels, while also consuming less power than its predecessors. It also inherits

advantages developed exclusively for Nikonʼs latest professional digital SLR cameras, combining

color independent analog pre-conditioning with improved 12-bit digital image processing algorithms.

The result is natural-looking images that benet from faithful color and tone reproduction. The level

of performance attained allows the new engine to rapidly and efciently process the 10.2 megapixel

resolution images captured by the DX Format CCD image sensor.

AF DX Fish eye-Nikkor

10.5mm f /2.8G ED

AF-S DX Zoom-N ikkor 17-55mm f/ 2.8G ED -IF

AF-S VR Zoom- Nikkor

70-200mm f /2.8G E D-IF

AF-S Zoom-N ikkor

17-35mm f/ 2.8D ED -IF

AF-S VR Micro -Nikkor

105mm f /2.8G E D-IF

Beautiful results with accurate colors

420-pixel

RGB

Sensor

Exposure

quantization

algorithm

Exposure evaluation algorithm

Estimates

erexposed areas

Final exposure value

+/— Correction Value

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and sharp details

10.2 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD

Opt imized to capture sharp details,

th e 10.2 ef fe ctive me ga pixel CCD

image sensor yie lds extraordinaril y

hi gh- re sol ut ion image s, p ro vidin g

plenty of freedom to crop creatively

or print impressive enlargements.

Advanced Auto Exposure system

Consistently dependable exposure is the hallmark of Nikonʼs exclusive

3D -Colo r Matrix M eterin g II. Renements for th e D80 in clude its

inheriting the advanced exposure evaluation system from the Nikon

D2Xs and D200 digital SLR cameras. Brightness, color, contrast, selected

focus area and camera-to-subject distance information is evaluated,

with the results referenced against the expansive onboard database of

exposure data from over 30,000 actual photographic scenes, and the

fi na l exp os ure valu e cal culated - ins tantl y. Variabl e-size c enter-

weighted metering is

also ava il ab le, as are

a ch o ic e of 11 s p ot

meters linked to each of

the 11-area AF systemʼs

area sensors.

Broad ISO -equivalent sensitivity range

The D80 features extensive range for sure performance through diverse

lighting conditions. Sensitivity can be set manually between ISO speeds

of 100 and 1600 in 1/3 -EV increments, or boosted even higher using

the HI- 0.3, HI-0.7 or HI-1 settings. Automatic sensitivity adjustment

(ISO AUTO) is also available offering the freedom to concentrate on

composition while the camera selects the right sensitivity for the shot.

Precision white balance

Advanced Auto White Balance (AWB) produces natural coloration by

matching white balance to the light source of the shot. Other exible

options include a choice of six specic manual settings with ne-tuning,

(Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, and Shade),

as well as a preset option for using a gray or white object as a reference.

11-area AF system

The D80 inherit s Nikonʼs

advanced Multi-CAM 1000

AF Senso r M o dule that

rec e ntl y d ebut ed in t he

D200. Renements to this

ne w 11- a rea A F sys t em

en sur e cons isten tly fas t

and pr e c i se f o cus lo c k

und e r v aryin g shoot i ng

conditions, all while th e ad dition of eff ec tive new focu si ng option s

in st ills photographers with greater condence to get the desired shot.

For example, while the system is able to use each of its 11 focus areas

individually, th e center sensor can also be switched to wide- frame

operation fo r broader coverage. Refinemen ts to the programmin g

al go rithms t hat con tr ol len s focus ac tion f ur the r improve syst em

response and focus precision, al on g w it h s ub je ct ac qu isition and

tracking abilities.

Auto-area AF mode

This new mode measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines

which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those

areas . During AF mea surement, all focus areas that lie with in the

range of proper focus blink for easier conrmation.

Optimized color modes

Nikonʼs adva nced c olor r ep ro ducti on sy st em optimizes th e three

available color modes to best match the subject or intended use for

the image.

Mode Ia: Renders natural-looking skin tones out of the camera. (sRGB)

Mode II: Rea li zes a w ide r col or ra nge s uit abl e for p roc ess ing

or r eto uch in g. (A dob e RG B)

Mode IIIa: R ende r s vi v i d l a n dsca p e an d flo r a l c o l ors out of t h e

c am er a. (s RGB)

Instant start-up and immediate response

The D80 st ar ts up in approx . 0.18 se cond s, so it s read y t o s ho ot

immed iatel y. Its shor t shut ter release time lag of ap prox. 80 milli-

secon ds helps ensure ins tant res ponse while s hooting, as does the

fas t and precise focus of the new 11-area AF system wit h AF-ass ist

ill uminator. Images are proces sed and recorded extremely quickly.

Preview images are displayed instant ly.

High-speed continuous shooting

Capable of shooting a rapid 3 frames per second in continuous bursts

of up to 100 JPEG (FINE M-size or smaller) or 6 RAW (NEF) images,

the D80 makes it easier to stay on top of the action or to capture those

unexpected, yet precious picture opportunities. Renements to achieve

this performance include improved processing speed, optimized buffer

memory handling, as well as higher data transfer rates.

Broad shutter speed options

Shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4,000 sec. can be selected manually or

used in conjunction with the automated program modes. Bulb and time

options as well as ash-synchronized shutter speeds of up to 1/200 sec.

further enhance the digital photo experience.

Optimize image options

Easily accessed optimization options closely tailor results to the scene

at hand or the intended use of the image. Image sharpening, tone

compensation, color mode, saturation and hue adjustment is controlled

by the user-selected c ho ic e of Norm al , Softer, Vivi d, More v iv id,

Portrait, Custom or Black-and-white options.

Multiple Exposure

This feature creates a single image within the camera from up to 3

consecutive exposures, producing an effect that resembles multiple

exposure techniques used with lm.

Higher energy lithium-ion battery

The EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery with increased energy

capacity delivers enough power to shoot as many as 2,700 images per

charge*. The battery can be recharged at any time, and it now features

an accurate real-time fuel gauge system that displays the percentage of

remaining charge, number of shots since last charge and overall status

of battery service life.

*Achieved under the following tes t condit ions: Ful ly charge d EN-EL3e battery; temperat ure of 20°C/68°F; ZoomNikkor AF-S DX 18 -135mm f/ 3.5-4.5G IF-ED len s; contin uous shoo ting mode : continu ous-servo autofocu s; image q uality set to JPEG BAS IC; image siz e set to Medium; shutt er speed 1/250 second; shutter release presse d halfway for thr ee sec onds a nd foc us cyc led from innity t o mini mum range three ti mes wi th each shot; moni tor turned on for ve seconds after six shots and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters turned off.

In-camera image editing functions

Exclusive in-camera image editing features under

the new Retouch menu help ensure consistently

satisfying results and greater creative freedom.

D-Lighti ng automatically br ings out detail to

enhan ce re sults and add creat ive f lair, all while achi eving over all

exposure balance. In-camera Red-eye correction automatically detects

and c ompensate s the annoying red-eye effect sometimes caused by

ash. Images can be trimmed within the camera to produce smaller les

for easy sharing or greater efciency for specic end purposes.

Additional options include:

• Image Overlay merges a pair of selected RAW(NEF) les taken with the D80 to create a new composite image within the camera as a RAW(NEF) or JPEG le.

• Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype)

• Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm lter, Color balance)

Without D-Lighting

With D-Lighting

Always ready to shoot,

170

LCD monitor

Lens/accessory

Camerasetting

Type G or D AF Nikkor2; AF-S, AF-I Nikkor

PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/1.8D

AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter

Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF)

AI-P Nikkor

Focus

Mode 

Metering

M(withelectronic

rangefinder)

DigitalVari

Program,P,S,A

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easily and precisely

Greater operating ease with Nikon ergonomics

The D80 packs high performance and high resolution into a body that is

more compact and slimmer than previous Nikon digital SLR cameras.

True to Ni konʼs commitme nt to intuitive operation, the siz e, layout

and operation of all buttons and controls are designed for maximum

ease of use.

Large wide-angle 2.5” LCD monitor with improved menus

The D 8 0 fe a t u r e s a la r g e ne w 2. 5 - i n ch

23 0 ,00 0-d o t h igh -re s olu tio n L C D m oni tor

tha t provide s an ultra-wide 170o viewing angle

from all directions. To accurately

assess sharpness, images can be

easily previewed at up to 25 times

magnication using new dedicated

zoom buttons. A new RGB histogram

display aids in evaluating exposures

with greater precision. Other playback

options include single frame, 4 or

9-image thumbnail display, an improved histogram display and highlight

point display.

Renements to the new menu interface make navigation easier on the

eye, easier to understand and easier to use. The carefully chosen color

scheme helps make the larger font size of menu items remarkably easy

to read. Menus can be customized to display only selected items using

the new “My Menu” set.

Automated Digital Vari-Program and Exposure modes

A selection of 7 Digital Vari-Programs makes creative photography as

simple as rotating the mode dial. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape,

Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait and the selected

program automatically optimizes white

balance, sharpening, tone (contrast),

color, saturation and hue settings to

be s t ma t c h t h e sc e n e . G r e a t e r

personal control over camera operation

is provided by the Programmed auto

[P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-

Pr ior ity Aut o [A] and Man ual [ M]

exposure modes.

Integrated exibility for maximum versatility

Nikkor Lenses

Lens quality directly inuences the image quality achieved by any SLR

camera. Nikonʼs solid heritage of delivering the nest optics, precision

mechanisms, and optimized performance has long earned Nikkor lenses

the h ighest praises of p hotograph er s. In 2004, total accumul at ed

production of Nikkor lenses topped 35 million units. The D80 employs

the Nikon F lens mount to ensure seamless compati bilit y w ith the

unequalled performance and quality of Nikonʼs full lineup of AF, AF-S

and dedicated DX Nikkor lenses.

Large, bright 0.94x viewnder

Another important new fe at ur e of the D8 0 is the ad op ti on of the

pentaprism viewfinder fr om the D2 00. T hi s new ey e-level opti ca l

viewn der features large magni cation (0.94x) that helps ensure a

cle ar vie w for precise composition. The diopter adjustment control

knob also makes it easier to ne-tune the view to match eyesight. The

viewnder ʼs integrated grid display can also be turned on to assist

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF

Designed to combine top performance with outstanding value, this

compact 7.5x zo om lens ably cov ers wide-an gle

to tele ph ot o shots wi th its focal length range of

18-135mm, the equivalent of 27-202mm in 35mm

[135] format.

composition.

Storage media (SD memory card)

The following CPU lenses can be used with the D80. IX Nikkor CPU lenses cannot be used.

The D80 is compatible with SD memory cards. Already widely in use

around the world and available in a variety of capacities, SD memory

cards feature efciency and convenience in a slim, compact design.

Built-in Slideshow functions

Built-in slideshow options for the D80 include Standard or Pictmotion,

which includes style selections that control transitions and background music.

Shows can be enjoyed on the cameraʼs 2.5-inch LCD monitor, or complete

with audio on a television when connected via the supplied AV cable.

Built-in ash with i-TTL ash control

Th e p owe rfu l b uil t-i n f las h doe s m uch mor e

than fire when natural lighting is inadequate or

effectively add balanced ll ash when there is

strong backlighting. Nikonʼs highly robust i-TTL

ash control evaluates ash exposure with greater precision to achieve

better automatic ash balance and deliver outstanding results. It also

helps realize features such as Repeating ash function for creating

stroboscopic effects and the Modeling Flash, which allows photographers

to visually check for shadows and reective objects and assess overall

lighting prior to shooting. Full support for the Advanced Wireless Lighting

System lets the built-in flash function as a remote commander that

provides direct control to wireless SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights.

1. Spot mete ring meters sele cted focus area . 2. Vibration Reduct ion ( VR) suppor ted with VR lense s. 3. Camer a expo sure metering and ash cont rol may not funct ion w hen l ens is shif ted and/or tilted or aperture is not at maximum. 4. Elec tronic range nder cannot be used when shif ting or til ting lens. 5. Co mpatib le with AF- I Nikkor len ses a nd with all AF-S lenses excep t:

• DX ED : 12-24mm f/4G, 17- 55m m f /2. 8G, 18-5 5mm f3.5- 5.6G , 18 -70mm f/3. 5-4 G, 55- 200 mm f/4- 5.6G,18-135mm f/3.5-5. 6G IF-ED • DX VR ED: 18- 200mm f/ 3.5- 5.6G • ED: 17-35mm f/ 2.8D, 24-85mm f /3 .5- 4.5 G, 28-70mm f/2 .8D • VR ED: 24-120 mm f/3.5 -5.6 G,70 -30 0mm f/4 .5- 5.6G IF-ED 6. With maxim um eff ecti ve a pertu re of f/ 5.6 or faster. 7. If AF 80-200mm f/2 .8S, 35-70mm f/2.8S , n ew-mo del 28-85m m f /3. 5-4. 5S,or 28-85 mm f/3.5-4 .5S is zoom ed while fo cusin g at mi nimum range, image on m atte screen in viewnder m ay n ot be i n focus

Creative Lighting System Support for enhanced lighting

The D80 works seamlessly with Nikon SB-800, SB-600 and SB-R200

Speedlights, delivering the full benets of i-TTL ash controlʼs advanced

monitor pre-ash, accurate bounce-ash measurement and comprehensive

wireless operation. The SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights also feature a

Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator and Auto Zoom ash coverage.

SB-800

SB-600

Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF

An ideal choice for shooting everything from portraits to sports and wildlife,

this high-power telephoto zoom lens combines a 4.3x zoom ratio with a

range equivalent to 105-450mm in 35mm [135]

format. Nikonʼs advanced VRII (Vibration Reduction)

technology helps minimize the impact of camera

shake for sharper handheld pictures.

whe n i n-f ocu s i ndi cator is dis pla yed . Fo cus ma nua lly us ing im age in viewfin der as gu ide .

8. Wit h maxim um aper ture of f/5.6 o r faster.

Non-CPU Lenses

The non-C PU lenses l iste d belo w may be used , but only when the camera is i n mode M. Sel ecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, and TTL ash control cannot be used. Except where otherwise noted, the electro nic range nder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

• AI-modied, AI-, AI-S, or Series E Nikkor

• Medical Nikkor 120mm f/4 (can only be used at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s)

• Reex Nikkor (electronic range nder can not be used)

• PC Nikkor (electronic range nder can not be used when shifting or tilting lens)

• AI-type teleconverter *

• PB-6 B ellows f ocusing attachm ent (attach in vertical orient ation; can be u sed in horizont al orientation once attached) *

• Auto extension rings (PK 11A, 12, 13; PN-11) * * Electronic range nder can be used if maximum effective aperture is f/5.6 or faster.

For further information on Nikkor lenses, please visit our dedicated web site:

http: //nikonimaging.com/global/technology/nikkor/

Master (S B-800 ): Manual Remote A (SB -800): Manua l Remote B (SB -600): Manua l

• Image qua lity mode: R AW (NEF)

• Lens: AF- S DX VR Zoom-Nik kor 18-200mm f/ 3.5-5.6G E D-IF

• Exposu re mode: [S] 1/60 se cond, f/8

• White bal ance: Flash

• Sensiti vity: ISO-equ iv. 100

AC Adapter EH-5

Semi-Soft Case

CF-D80

A specialized D80 camera case for protection and storage

Audio-Video Cable EG-D2*

USB cable UC-E4*

Quick Charger MH-18a*

Multi-power Battery Pack MB-D80

TV Monitor**

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e*

Wireless

Remote Control

ML-L3

Remote Cord MC-DC1

SD memory card**

PC card adapter**

Perso nal Compu ter**

Camera

Control Pro

PictureProject*

Transfer, store, manage, preview and edit images freely with a variety of storage and software options.

Capture NX

A comprehensive lineup of high-quality Nikkor lenses.

Nikon Speedlights SB-800/600

Speedlight

SB-800

Speedlight

SB-600

Accessory Shoe

Adapter AS-15

SC-28, 29

Nikon Speedlights add functionality and precision that tap the full potential of the Creative Lighting System for full and easy control over lighting.

Studio

Speedlights**

Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1

SD memory card reader**

Viewfinder accessories for further shooting comfort and convenience.

A choice of remote control options provides necessary camera stability when using long exposures.

High-performance power accessories support maximum field performance.

The video cable connects the D80 to a television for playing slideshows or viewing individual images.

Eyepiece Adapter

DK-22

Rubber Eyecup

DK-21*

Angle Finder DR-6

Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses

(-5 to +3m)

DK-20C

Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2

Magnifying Eyepiece

DK-21M

Eyepiece Cap DK-5*

Flash units (Speedl ights)

Viewfinder access ories

AC adapt ers, b atterie s and b attery packs

Case

Lense s

Remot e control op tions

TV ac cessori es

Compu ter rel ated ac cessori es

Shooting mode (Single/continuous; selftimer; Remote control modes) button Exposure compensation/ reset button Shutter-release button Power switch/Illuminator switch Sub-command dial FUNC. button Depth-of-field preview button Eyelet for camera strap AF mode/reset button

Metering mode button/Format button Control Panel AF-assist illuminator /Selftimer lamp/Red-eye reduction lamp Built-in flash Accessory shoe Focal plane mark Mode dial Eyelet for camera strap Infrared receiver

Flash mode / Flash compensation button Bracketing button Video connector (under cover) Reset switch (under cover) DC-in connector (under cover) USB connector (under cover) Remote cord connector (under cover) Lens release button Focus-mode selector

Playback button Menu button Protect/Help button/ WB (white balance) button Thumbnail button/ISO (ISO sensitivity) button Playback zoom/QUAL (image quality/size) Tripod socket Delete button / Format button Viewfinder eyepiece cup Viewfinder eyepiece

Diopter adjustment control AE-L / AF-L button Main command dial Multi selector Memory card slot cover Focus selector lock LCD monitor Memory card access lamp OK Button Battery-chamber cover latch Battery-chamber cover

Software

NE W

System Chart

Capture NX (optional)

Nikon software for simpler, full-scale image processing and editing

The NEF advantage

NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) satises ever-changing photographic

needs with extended range and versatility. The RAW data contained

within each NEF le is never altered, regardless of how many times the

le is opened and new renditions saved.

Highly versatile photo editing solution

Nikonʼs new Capture NX software provides easier access to powerful

and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help photographers tap the

full potential of NEF images.

U PointTM technology

Patented U PointTM technology allows easy selection of image areas

according to points of interest, and turns the application of effects and

en ha ncements int o an int uitive pho to graphic proce ss . U Poi ntTM

co mbi nes w it h the e xte nsi ve Nik on Cap tur e too lbox to offer a n

unsurpassed set of features for NEF images as well as JPEG and TIFF

les from most any digital camera.

Lens correction tools

A trio of original tools help expand imaging possibilities for a wider

variety of lenses by compensating for lens effects such as vignette in

corners, pincushion and barrel distortion, or color fringing.

Selective tools

Captu re NX offers a r ange of se lective tools f or ap plying over 25

enhancement styles, including the Brush, Lasso, Marquee, Gradient and

Fill/Remove tools.

Compatibility and Accessories

Hi-Speed USB compatible

The D80ʼs USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface enabl es fast data tran sfer

speeds from camera to computer.

PictBridge support

Pic t u r es c a n b e pr i nted as si m p ly a s

con nect i ng th e D 8 0 t o a ny P ict B rid g e

compati bl e prin ter via the supplied USB

cable and giving the command. In-camera

p a g e s e t u p s u p p o rt m a k e s p r i n t in g

ea si er w hile also affordi ng  ne r con trol

over the results.

Additional features

Other tools that enhance Capture NXʼs unique capabilities include:

Browser, Batch Processing, Edit List, Red-Eye Reduction, Version and

Noise Reduction and other useful functions.

Capture NX System Requirements

RAM

Hard disk

Display

Others

Camera Control Pro (optional)

With Camera Control Pro, photographers can remotely operate and

ad ju st m os t se ttings of the D80. And for a fu rther refinem en t of

workow, thereʼs also the option to download images directly to the

Control Point:

Size

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Co ntr ol poin ts make i t ea sy

to adjust brightness, contras t,

saturation, hue, red, green, blue,

warmth, and much more.

computerʼs hard disk during shooting.

PictureProject (supplied)

PictureProjectʼs intuitive user interface

prov i d e s fa s t an d ea sy a c c e s s to

power ful t ools for organi zing, edit ing

and sharing i m a g e s . P i c t u r e s a r e

automatically imported when the D80

is connected to a compatible computer.

Mail, Slideshow, CD/DVD burning, Auto Enhance and other creative

function s a re readily available via handy buttons . Pictures can be

organized into collections using simple drag ʻnʼ drop operation, and can

be quickly located by name, keyword, or date. Design templates make it

easy to produce prints, tailor images to e-mail, or layout several images

on a page to produce creative album layouts. PictureProject is provided

with every purchase of a Nikon D80.

New Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80

The new Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 features an

ergonomic design that blends added stability with extended

shooting potential of up to 5,000 shots. Running on either one or two

EN-EL3e batt eries, or on six AA-s iz e batteries*, the batter y pack

adds extra command dials along with alternate shutter release and

AE-L/AF-L buttons that facilitate more comfortable shooting in vertical

format. * Compatible AA-size batte ries: alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium an d nickel-manganese

Remote Cord MC-DC1 (Approx. 3.3 ft./1.0m in length.) Wireless (IR) Remote Control ML-L3

A choice of remote control options provides necessary

camera stability when using long exposures, such as for

landscape and macro photography.

Windows: Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP

Professional, Windows 2000 Professional.

Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9 or later)

256 MB minimum (1.0 GB or more recommended).

200MB required for installation

800 x 600 pixels (1024 x 768 or more recommended) with

16-bit color (High Color/thousands of colors) or 24-bit color

(True Color/millions of colors) recommended.

• CD-ROM drive required for installation

• Internet connection required for some options

* Supplied accessories ** Non-Nikon products

Front Rear

MC-DC1

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2006

TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE, READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR EQUIPMENT. SOME DOCUMENTATION IS SUPPLIED ON CD-ROM ONLY.

WARNING

2006 NIKON INC.

Macintosh®, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.

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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D80 Specications

Image Quality Image Size File Size

6 frames 6 frames 6 frames 6 frames 6 frames 6 frames 6 frames

6 frames

6 frames 6 frames

23 frames 100 frames 100 frames 100 frames 100 frames 100 frames 100 frames 100 frames 100 frames

54 frames 63 frames 72 frames 65 frames 71 frames 76 frames 72 frames

76 frames

78 frames

82 frames 133 frames 233 frames 503 frames 260 frames 446 frames 918 frames 503 frames 867 frames

1500 frames

appro

x. 17.2MB

appro

x. 15.1MB

appro

x. 13.6MB

appro

x. 14.8MB

appro

x. 13.8MB

appro

x. 13.0MB approx. 13.6MB appro

x. 13.0MB appro

x. 12.7MB appro

x. 12.4MB

approx. 4.8MB approx. 2.7MB approx. 1.2MB approx. 2.4MB approx. 1.3MB approx. 0.6MB approx. 1.2MB approx. 0.7MB approx. 0.3MB

L M S L M S

L M S

L M S L M S

L M S

RAW (NEF) + JPEG FINE

RAW (NEF) + JPEG NORMAL

RAW (NEF) + JPEG BASIC

RAW (NEF)

JPEG FINE

JPEG NORMAL

JPEG BASIC

Number of Available Shots

Number of Consecutive Shots Available

Type of Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Image Size (pixels) ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Storage Media Storage System File System White Balance

LCD Monitor

Playback Function

Delete Function Video Output Interface

Text Input

Compatible Lenses Picture Angle Viewnder Eyepoint Focusing Screen

Viewnder Frame Coverage Viewnder Magnication Viewnder Information

Autofocus

Lens Servo

Focus Area

AF Area Mode Focus Lock

Exposure Metering System

Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 68°F/20°C) Exposure Meter Coupling Exposure Modes

Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Bracketing Shooting Modes

Shutter

Sync Contact Built-in Flash

Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Single-lens reex digital camera

10.2 million RGB CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm; total pixels: 10.75 million 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] 100 to 1600 (ISO equivalent); H0.3, H0.7 and H1 available

SD memory card Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with ne-tuning, color temperature setting (in Kelvin), or preset white balance, white balance bracketing

2.5-in ., 2 30,000-d ot, low-tem perature pol ysilico n TFT LCD with brightness adjustment available, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle

1) Full frame 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments) 3) Zoom 4) Slideshow (Standard or Pictmotion) 5) RGB histogram indication 6) Shooting data 7) Highlight point display 8) Auto image rotation Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete Can be selected from NTSC and PAL USB 2.0 (Hi-spe ed) (mini- B c onne ctor) ; SD card s lot: suppor ts rmware updates via SD cards Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)

19.5mm (-1.0m-1) Type- B Br ite View Clea r Matte scre en Mark II with super impose d focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines Approx. 95% (vertical & horizontal) Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at innity; -1.0m Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Apertu re val ue, E xposure/Expos ure co mpensation indicator, ISO s ensitivity, Exposu re mode, Flash output level compen sation, E xposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures TTL phas e detec tion by Nikon Mult i-C AM 1000 auto foc us modul e with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5 m to 3.0m) Det ection range: EV - 1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 68°F/20°C) Ins tan t sin gle- ser vo (AF- S); cont inu ous- servo ( AF- C); auto AF-S /AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be switched to center wide-frame focus area

1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering

1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor

2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10mm dia. circle in center of frame

3) S pot: Mete rs 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)

1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)

2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) CPU coupling Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with exible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button 2 to 3 exposures in increments from values between 1/3 to 2 EV

1) Single frame shooti ng mode 2) Continuo us shooting m ode: approx . 3 frames per second 3) Self-timer 4) Delayed remote mode 5) Quick-response remote mode Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter; 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 EV, bulb X-contact only; ash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec. (Auto, Portrait, Land scape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait) auto ash with auto pop-up; Manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.): approx. 13/42

-1

Flash Control

Flash Sync Mode

Flash Compensation Accessory Shoe Self-timer

Depth of eld Preview

Remote Control

Power Source

Tripod Socket Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Supplied Accessories*

Optional Accessories

1) TTL: TTL ash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor Buil t-in S peedl ight : i-TT L b alanc ed ll-a sh or s tanda rd i-TTL ash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced ll-ash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL ash for digital SLR

2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens

3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s

4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800

1) Auto 2) Fill-in ash 3) Red-eye Reduction, 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5) Slow Sync, 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Electronica lly co ntrolled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration (2,5,10, and 20 second selectable) When CPU lens i s attach ed, lens apertu re can be s topped d own to va lue selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (other modes) Via Remot e Cord M C-DC1 (opti onal ) or Wirele ss Remote Cont rol ML-L3 (optional) One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 ba ttery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR 6), l ithium (FR6) batteries, or ni ckel-mangan ese (Z R6) AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional) 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) Approx. 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77mm) Approx. 1 lb. 5oz. (585g) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Recharge able Li-ion Battery E N-EL3e, Quick Ch arger MH-18a, Audio-Vide o Cabl e EG-D 2, USB Cable U C-E4, S trap , B ody cap, Eyepi ece Cap DK-5 , Rubb er Eyecup DK-21 , LCD monito r cove r BM-7, Ac cesso ry shoe cover, PictureProject CD-ROM Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M, AC Adapter EH-5, Wireless Re mote Control ML-L3, Remote Cord MC-DC1, Sp eedligh t SB-800/SB-600/R200, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro For more details refer to system chart on page 15.

*Suppli ed acces sories may d iffer in eac h countr y or area.

Approve d Memory Card s

The following SD memory cards have be en tested and approved for use in the D80. Al l card s of the des ignated make and capa city ca n be used, re gardles s of speed.

Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256 MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB * SanDi sk 64MB, 128M B, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB *, 4GB ** Panaso nic 64MB, 128MB, 256M B, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB * Lexar 25 6MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB *

* If card wi ll be used wit h card reader o r other device, che ck that devic e supports 2 GB ca rds.

SDHC comp liant. If card wil l be used with c ard reader or other d evice, chec k that device supp orts SDHC.

Operat ion is not guar anteed with o ther makes of c ard. Contac t the manufacture r for details o n the above cards.

Image Quality, Image Size and Number of Available Shots (when using 1GB SD card)

The following table shows the approximate number of pictu res that can be stored on a 1 GB Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED card at different image quality and size settings.

1. All gures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded and make of memory card.

2. Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting stops at ISO 100. Capacity of buffer (number of frames that can be taken before buffer is full and shooting slows) is displayed in control panel. Capacity of memory buffer drops if noise reduction is on.

3. Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of RAW (NEF) images can not be changed. File size is the total for compressed RAW (NEF) and JPEG images.

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