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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents See pages v–vi Find items by function or menu name. The Q&A Index See pages vii–ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. The Index See pages 147–149 Search by key word. Error Messages See pages 132–133 If a warning is displayed in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here.
Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) P, S, A, and M Modes Reference More on Playback Connecting to a Television, Computer, or Printer Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i
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Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flash When connecting cables to the input and output Do not operate the flash with the flash window jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon touching a person or object. Failure to observe this for the purpose to maintain compliance with product precaution could result in burns or fire. regulations. Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................ ii Notices .............................................................................. iii Q & A Index ....................................................................vii Introduction .................................................. ..................................................1 1 Getting to Know the Camera.................................... 2 Using Camera Menus ................................
22: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ............ 95 23: Flash Warning (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ......... 98 24: Flash Shutter Speed (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) .................................................. 98 25: Auto FP (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ....................... 98 26: Modeling Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ...... 98 27: Monitor-Off (All Modes) ................................................. 98 28: Auto Meter-Off (All Modes) ..........................................
Q & A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Taking Photographs Question Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? How do I bring out a portrait subject? How can I get good landscape shots? How do I take close ups of small objects? How do I “freeze” a moving subject? How do I shoot scenery at night? Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits? How do I take a lot of photographs quickly? Can I shoot a self-portrait? Is there a remote control for this camera? How do I adjust exposure? How do I freeze o
Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos? Why parts of my photos blink? How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they’re in focus? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Is there an automatic playback (“slide show”) option? Can I view my photos on TV? Can I set a slide show to music? How do I copy photos to my computer? How do I pri
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D80 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with 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 23 24 33 25 2 22 32 3 20 26 4 19 21 5 6 31 7 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 Built-in flash ........................................................... 23, 40 2 (flash mode) button ........................................... 40 (flash compensation) ................................
19 18 17 16 1 20 21 2 3 4 6 7 8 15 14 13 12 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 16 10 17 Viewfinder eyepiece .................................................... 8 Viewfinder eyepiece cup .......................... 6, 17, 21 Diopter adjustment control................................. 17 (AE-L/AF-L) button ..................................... 31, 94 DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap .............................. 8 Main command dial .........................................
The Mode Dial The D80 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. P — Programmed auto ( 47): Camera chooses shutter speed and aperture, user controls other settings. S — Shutter-priority auto ( 48): Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects.
Control Panel 1 2 11 3 10 4 9 12 23 13 22 14 21 20 8 15 7 16 19 17 18 5 6 1 Shutter speed ....................................................... 48, 50 Exposure compensation value .......................... 54 Flash compensation value.................................... 55 ISO sensitivity ................................................................ 43 White balance fine-tuning, or color temperature..............................................
The Viewfinder Display 1 6 2 7 If the battery is totally exhausted or not inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted. 8 3 9 10 11 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5 19 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 ..........
Supplied Accessories The MH-18a Quick Charger ( 12) The MH-18a is for use with the supplied EN-EL3e battery. AC adapter plug CHARGE lamp Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) AC inlet The EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ( The EN-EL3e is for use with the D80.
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 indentation above the camera monitor ( ) and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place ( ).
Using Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the button.
To modify menu settings: 1 2 Display menus. Highlight icon for current menu. 3 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 shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode ( 19, 28). The monitor will turn off.
First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear cap from the lens. Remove the camera body cap. Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the 3 mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place.
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. Li -io n BA TT ER Y PA CK 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 1.2 Connect the power cord to the charger and plug it in. 1.3 Place the battery in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery charges. About two and a quarter hours are required for an exhausted battery to fully charge. 1.
2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the camera is off, open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Close the battery 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.
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 time zone. 6 Display daylight saving time options. 7 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect. 8 Display date menu. 9 Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to change.
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 place. The memory card access lamp will light for about a second. Close the memory card slot cover. Front 1.3 Turn the camera on.
cards must be formatted the first time they are used in 2 Memory 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 formatting, the letters will appear in the frame-count display.
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 – +3 m -1. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. the diopter adjustment control until the focus brack2 Rotate ets are in sharp focus.
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 Vari-Program modes are only available with CPU lenses. If these modes are selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled.
“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 on. The control panel and viewfinder displays will light. The monitor remains off during shooting. 1.2 Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel.
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 Option Flash sync mode Image quality Image size Shooting mode Autofocus mode AF-area mode 20 Tutorial: “Point-and-Shoot” Photography ( Mode) mode are listed below.
4 Frame a photograph in the viewfinder. The monitor remains off during shooting. 4.1 Hold the camera as shown. Holding the Camera Hold 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 subject positioned in any of the eleven focus areas.
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 beep will sound, and the in-focus indicator (●) will appear in the viewfinder (the beep may not sound if the subject is moving).
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 and recording is complete. 7 Turn the camera off when shooting is complete.
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 Sports Night landscape Night portrait Description For portraits. For natural and man-made landscapes. For close up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects.
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 turn off automatically. Close Up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
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 selector left or right. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
Reference This section builds on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.
More on Photography (All Modes) Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically (see “ Autofocus,” below) or manually ( 32). The user can also select the focus area for automatic or manual focus ( 30) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing ( 31). Autofocus Controls used: Focus mode selector When the focus mode selector is set to AF, the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. In single-area AF, a beep will sound when the camera focuses.
Autofocus Mode Controls used: button The following autofocus modes are available when the focus mode selector is set to AF: Autofocus mode Description Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is staAuto select tionary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is moving. Shutter can AF-A (default setting) only be released if camera is able to focus. For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed AF-S Single-servo AF halfway.
Focus Area Selection Controls used: Multi selector (monitor off ) The D80 offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. At the default settings, 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. settings, the focus area is selected automatically in 1 At ,default , , , and modes.
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 unable to focus ( 29). the subject in the selected focus area and press the 1 Position shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. 2 Check that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder.
Manual Focus Controls used: Focus mode selector/lens focusing ring Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 29). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.
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 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 Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card. NEF (RAW) Choose for images that will be processed on a computer. Images are compressed less than JPEG Normal, producing higher-quality images. JPEG Fine Compression ratio: roughly 1 : 4.
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) Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi* 3,872 × 2,592 49.2 × 32.9 cm (19.36 × 12.96 in.) 2,896 × 1,944 1,936 × 1,296 36.8 × 24.7 cm (14.48 × 9.72 in.) 24.6 × 16.5 cm (9.68 × 6.48 in.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Controls used: button Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with a remote control. Mode Single frame Continuous Self-timer Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer.
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. the photograph. Before taking a photograph with the flash in P, S, A, or M modes 3 (Frame 45), press the button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder ( started. 40).
Using a Remote Control Use the optional ML-L3 remote control for self-portraits ( remotely. 123) or to operate the camera Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Press the button to select one of the following modes: Mode Shutter released about 2 s after remote shutter-release button is pressed.
Using the Built-in Flash If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. In , , , and modes, the flash will begin charging when delayed remote or quick-response remote mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will pop up automatically if required when the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed.
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 desired mode. the button and rotate until the desired flash mode is displayed in the control 2 Press panel ( 41). Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is 3 pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken.
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. AUTO: Auto flash When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.
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 lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.
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 values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to / EV. Values over 1600 are displayed as H 0.3 (ISO 2000 equivalent), H (auto) and Digital Vari-Pro0.7 (ISO 2500 equivalent), and H 1.
Two-Button Reset button + Controls used: 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 Settings are not affected.
P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including exposure ( 52), white balance, and image optimization. Each of these modes offers a different degree of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. RecomProgrammed auto mended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little P ( 47) time to adjust camera settings.
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 larger the aperture, the greater the amount of light that passes through the opening and the brighter the exposure. Smaller apertures mean less light and darker exposures.
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 in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
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 to “freeze” motion. To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. 2 Rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed.
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, bringing both the main subject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details. To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and / s, or the shutter can be held open for 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. the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to 2 Rotate set aperture.
Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of “bulb” and “--” can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, use a tripod and an optional remote control ( 123) or remote cord ( 123). Shutter speed Description Shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. Optional ML-L3 remote control required ( 123).
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 according to distribution of brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural results. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
Autoexposure Lock Controls used: AE-L/AF-L button Use auto exposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure: mode P, S, or A and choose center-weighted or spot metering (exposure lock has 1 Select no effect in mode M, while and Digital Vari-Program modes are not recommended as center-weighted and spot metering are not available in these modes). If using centerweighted metering, select the center focus area with the multi selector ( 30).
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 in modes P, S, and A (in mode M, only the exposure information shown in the electronic analog exposure display is affected; shutter speed and aperture do not change).
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 appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Press the ( ) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel.
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 flash level. Other options can be used to vary exposure or flash level separately or to bracket white balance.
a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary 3 Compose exposure and flash level with each shot. At default settings, the first shot will be taken at the current values for exposure and flash compensation and the following shots at modified values. If the bracketing sequence consists of three shots, the bracketing increment will be subtracted from the current values in the second shot and added in the third shot, “bracketing” the current values.
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 following options are available: Option Description Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most situAuto ations. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
Choosing a Color Temperature Controls used: WB button + sub-command dial (monitor off ) At a setting of (Choose color temp.), color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel. Color temperature can also be selected in the shooting menu ( 82).
Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final pho1 Place tograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in studio settings. Do not use exposure compensation. the WB button and rotate the main command dial until 2 Press control panel. is displayed in the Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until displays start to flash as 3 shown at right.
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 performed in full-frame playback: To Use Description Press multi selector to right or rotate main command dial right to view photographs in order recorded.
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 copies only) ↔ Highlights ↔ RGB Histogram ↔ Basic Information. Basic Information 1 Protect status .......................... 65 2 Retouch indicator .............
Highlights Highlights are the brightest portions of the image. Details may be lost (“washed out”) in areas of highlights that are overexposed. 1 Protect status ...........................................................................................................65 2 Retouch indicator ..............................................................................................
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 Description Press to zoom in to maximum of approximately 25 × (large images), 19 × (medium images) or 13 × (small images). Press / Zoom in and out to zoom out. While photo is zoomed in, press multi selector up, down, left, or right to view areas of image not visible in monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame.
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 Windows computer. Note that protected files will be deleted when the memory card is formatted ( 102).
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 speakers. 1 Choose the appropriate video mode ( 103). the camera off. Always turn the camera off before con2 Turn necting or disconnecting the A/V cable. 3 Connect the A/V cable as shown.
Connecting to a Computer The camera can be connected to a computer using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. The supplied PictureProject software can then be used to copy photographs to the computer, where they 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.
Turn the camera on. If Mass Storage is selected for USB, the 4 control panel and viewfinder will display the indicators shown at right (when PTP is selected, the normal shooting indicators are displayed). Transfer photographs to the computer as described in the PictureProject reference 5 manual (on CD). PTP is selected for USB, the camera can be turned off and the USB cable discon6 Ifnected once transfer is complete.
Printing Photographs Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods: • Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (see below). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual 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.
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. the supplied UC-E4 USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert 4 Connect the connectors at an angle. Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. USB connector Turn the camera on.
Printing Pictures One at a Time To print the picture currently selected in the PictBridge playback display, press OK. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press to the right to select. Option Description Print current picture. To cancel and return to PictBridge playback display before printStart ing is complete, press OK. PictBridge playback display is shown when printing is comPrinting plete. Menu shown at right will be displayed.
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 to the right to select. Option Description Print Select Print selected pictures (see below). Print (DPOF) Print current DPOF print order ( 73). Create index print of all JPEG photos, to maximum of 256.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print Set from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. 1 2 Highlight Select / Set. Display selection dialog. 3 Select pictures and specify number of prints as described in Steps 2 – 3 on previous page. Note that RAW (NEF) photos can not be selected for printing. 4 Display options.
Menu Guide Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option in the setup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more information on using the menus. Option Description Delete Delete all or selected photos. Playback folder Choose folder for playback. Rotate tall Slide show Hide image Print set 74 75 Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photos during playback.
Playback Folder Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Only photos in the folder currently selected for Folders in the shooting menu are displayed during playback. This option is selected Current automatically when a photo is taken. If a memory card is inserted (default) and this option selected before photos have been taken, a message stating that the folder contains no images will be displayed during playback. Select All to begin playback. All Play back photos in all folders on the memory card.
a style 2 Choose Highlight Change settings and press the multi selector right, then highlight Style and press the multi selector right. Highlight one of the following options and press OK to select the highlighted option and return to the slide show menu. •Standard: Pictures are played back at a selected interval, without background music, transitions, or other effects. •Pictmotion: Select a pattern that includes background music with matching transitions and panning and zoom effects.
the show 4 Start To start the slide show, highlight Start and press OK. The following operations can be performed during a slide show: To Use Go forward or back one frame / View photo info / Pause slide show Exit to playback menu Exit to playback mode Exit to shooting mode Description Press multi selector or rotate main command dial left to return to the previous frame, right to skip to the next frame. This option is not available if Pictmotion is selected in Step 2. Change the photo info displayed.
Hide Image Hide or reveal selected photographs. Hidden images are visible only in the Hide Image menu, and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Select/set Deselect all? Description Hide or reveal selected photographs ( Reveal all photographs. 74). File Attributes for Hidden Images Hidden images have “hidden” and “read-only” status when viewed on a Windows computer. In the case of “NEF + JPEG” images, this marking applies to both NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup option in the setup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more information on using the menus. Option Description * Optimize image Optimize images according to scene. † Choose image quality. Image quality † Image size Choose image size. *, † White balance Adjust colors according to the light source. † Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.
Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. After adjusting settings, highlight Done and press . • Image sharpening: Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for softer outlines. Default setting: Auto. • Tone compensation: Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight.
Taking Pictures in Black-and-White: Black-and-White Selecting Black-and-white for Optimize image displays the menu shown at right. Choose Normal to take standard black-and-white pictures, or Custom to adjust 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 color filter effect. Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes) Nine options are available for white balance. See “Reference: White Balance” ( 58). Copying White Balance from a Photograph A white balance value copied from an existing photograph can be used for preset white balance. Select White balance > White balance preset in the shooting menu. The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed. 1 2 Highlight Use photo. * * To use last measured value ( Display current source photo.
ISO Sensitivity (All Modes) Adjust ISO sensitivity. See “Reference: ISO Sensitivity” ( 43). Long Exp. NR (All Modes) Photographs taken at shutter speeds of 8 s or slower can be processed to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Choose from the following options: Option Off (default) On Description Noise reduction off.
Multiple Exposure (P, S, A, and M Modes) Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Note that at default settings, shooting will end automatically if no operations are performed for 30 s. For an interval between exposures of more than 30 s, choose 30 min for Custom Setting 28 (Auto meter-off; 99) or use an optional EH-5 AC adapter. Multiple exposure in the shooting menu displays the 1 Selecting menu shown at right.
5 Highlight Done and press OK. A icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without recording a multiple exposure, select Multiple exposure from the shooting menu, highlight Reset, and press OK. a photograph, focus, and shoot. The 6 Frame blink. icon will start to Cancelling a Multiple Exposure To end shooting before the multiple exposure is complete, select Multiple exposure from the shooting menu, highlight Cancel, and press OK.
Custom Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
2: AF-Area Mode (All Modes) This option determines how the focus area is selected in autofocus mode ( 28). Choose from: Option Description User selects focus area using multi selector; camera focuses on subject in selected Single area focus area only. 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 briefDynamic area ly, camera will focus based on information from other focus areas.
5: No Memory Card? (All Modes) If Release locked (the default setting) is selected, the shutter-release is disabled when no memory card is inserted. Choose Enable release to enable the shutter-release button when no memory card is inserted. Photographs will be displayed in the monitor but will not be saved. 6: Image Review (All Modes) If On (the default setting) is selected, photographs will automatically be displayed in the monitor for about for seconds after shooting.
8: Grid Display (All Modes) Select On to display grid lines in the viewfinder to assist in framing photographs ( 6). The default option is Off. 9: Viewfinder Warning (All Modes) Select On (the default option) to display the following warnings in the viewfinder ( 6): Warning B/W Description Displayed when Black-and-white is selected for Optimize image in the shooting menu ( 81). Displayed when the battery is low. Displayed when no memory card is inserted. No warnings are displayed when Off is selected.
12: Center-Weighted (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) This option controls the size of the area in the center of the viewfinder assigned the greatest weight in center-weighted metering. The default option is Φ 8 mm. 13: Auto BKT Set (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) The following options are available: Option AE & flash (default) AE only Description Camera varies flash level and exposure with each shot. Camera varies exposure with each shot.
Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be pro4 cessed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. If the number of images in the bracketing program exceeds the number of exposures remaining, ( ) will be displayed and the number of exposures remaining will blink. Shooting can begin if a new memory card is inserted.
16: FUNC Button (All Modes) Choose the function performed by the FUNC. button. Option ISO display (default) Framing grid AF-area mode Center AF area FV lock Flash off Matrix metering Center-weighted Spot metering Description The modified value for ISO sensitivity is displayed while the FUNC. button is pressed. Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial to turn the grid display in the viewfinder on and off ( 89). Press the FUNC.
the subject in the center of the frame and press the shut3 Position ter-release button halfway to focus. Check that the flash-ready indicator ( ) is displayed in the viewfinder. Press the FUNC. button. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to 4 determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and a flash-value lock icon will appear in the viewfinder. 5 Recompose the photograph. the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
18: AE-L/AF-L (All Modes) Choose the function performed by the AE-L/AF-L button. Option AE/AF lock (default) AE lock only AF lock Description Both focus and exposure lock while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Focus is unaffected. Focus locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure is unaffected. Exposure locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed and remains locked until the AE lock hold button is pressed again or the exposure meters turn off.
21: AF Area Illumination (All Modes) At the default setting of Auto, the active focus area is highlighted in the viewfinder as need to establish contrast with the background. If Off is selected, the focus area is not highlighted. If On is selected, the focus area will always be highlighted, although it may be difficult to see against the background. 22: Built-in Flash (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose a flash control mode for the built-in flash.
Commander mode: Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting. Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the following options, up or down to change. • Built-in flash: Choose a flash control mode for the built in flash. i-TTL mode. Choose a flash compensation (Comp.) value between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in steps of / EV.
5 Press OK. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maxi6 mum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 60°–30° 5 m/16 ft. or less 10 m/33 ft. or less 30° or less Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera. Camera (built-in flash) 30° or less 5 m/16 ft. or less 60°–30° all the remote flash units on and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See 7 Turn the Speedlight instruction manuals for details.
23: Flash Warning (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) If On (the default setting) is selected and lighting is poor, the flashready light ( ) will flicker in the viewfinder when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to warn that the built-in flash is required. No warning will be displayed if Off is selected. 24: Flash Shutter Speed (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose the slowest shutter speed at which the flash will be used in modes P and A (the default setting is 1/60 s).
28: Auto Meter-Off (All Modes) Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed (the default setting is 6 s). Choose a shorter meter-off delay for longer battery life. Regardless of the setting chosen, the exposure meters remain on for ten minutes when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter. 29: Self-Timer (All Modes) Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode ( 37). The default setting is 10 s.
32: MB-D80 Batteries (All Modes) To ensure that the camera functions as expected when AA batteries are used in the optional MB-D80 battery pack, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack. There is no need to adjust this option when using EN-EL3e batteries. Option LR6 (AA alkaline) (default) HR6 (AA Ni-MH) FR6 (AA lithium) ZR6 (AA Ni-Mn) Description Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries. Select when using HR6 NiMH AA batteries.
Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the options listed below (options displayed may differ if My Menu is selected for CSM/Setup menu). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more information on using the menus.
the multi selector up or down to highlight items and then 3 Press press to the right to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Done and press OK to return to the list of menu names 4 Highlight shown in Step 1. Repeat steps 2–3 to edit additional menus. Done in the list of menu names and press OK to return 5 Highlight setup menu. Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all photographs and any other data the card may contain.
World Time Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Option Description Choose the time zone. The camera clock will automatically be Time zone reset to the time in the selected zone. Set the camera clock ( 14). Reset the clock regularly for acDate curate time keeping. Date Choose the order in which the month, day, and year are disformat played. Daylight Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock is autosaving time matically advanced or set back one hour.
USB Choose a USB option for connection to a computer or PictBridge printer. Choose PTP when connecting to a PictBridge printer or using Camera Control Pro (available separately). See “Connecting to a Computer” for information on selecting a USB option for use with PictureProject ( 67). Image Comment Add a comment to photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in Capture NX (available separately; 123) or PictureProject. • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu.
Folders Create, rename, or delete folders or choose the folder in which new photographs will be stored. • Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. NCD80 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described in “Naming Folders,” below. • Rename: Select a folder from a list and rename it as described in “Naming Folders,” below. • Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card.
File No. Sequence Choose how the camera names files. • Off (default): File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted. • On: File numbering continues from the last number used after a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted. If a photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001.
With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object, 2 frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off 3 Press reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed.
Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback ( 61) or when viewed in Capture NX (available separately; 123) or PictureProject.
Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, resized, or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card. The following options are available (options displayed may differ if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup option in the setup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more information on using the menus. Option Description * D-lighting Brighten dark or back-lit subjects.
To copy photos from the retouch menu: 1 2 Highlight menu item. 3 Display selection screen. 4 Highlight photo. * Display retouch options. † * Photos can also be highlighted using command dials: main command dial moves cursor horizontally, sub-command dial moves cursor vertically. To view selected picture full frame, press and hold button. button. † To exit to playback mode without creating modified copy, press D-Lighting D-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or back-lit photographs.
Red-Eye Correction Selecting this option displays a preview image as shown below. Confirm the effects of redeye correction and create a corrected copy as described in the following table. Note that red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye; check the preview thoroughly before proceeding. Red-eye correction is available only with photographs taken using the flash.
Monochrome Choose from Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press the multi selector up to increase color saturation, down to decrease. Press OK to create a monochrome copy and return to the retouch menu or full-frame playback. Filter Effects Choose from the following options.
Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Follow the steps below to create small copies of multiple pictures. 1 2 Highlight Choose size. 3 Display options. 4 Highlight desired picture size. 5 Make selection and return to previous menu. 6 Highlight Select picture. 7 Display selection screen. 8 Select pictures ( 74). Selected pictures are icon. marked with 9 Confirmation dialog displayed. 10 Highlight Yes. * Copy photos and return to retouch menu.
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing RAW photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size ( 33; all options are available). To create a RAW image, choose an image quality of NEF (RAW). Image overlay in the retouch menu and press the multi 1 Highlight selector right.
the multi selector left or right to highlight the Preview col7 Press umn. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and press OK. • Overlay: Preview the overlay as shown at right. Press OK to save the new image. To return to Step 6 and select new photos or adjust gain, press . • Save: Save the overlay without viewing a preview. After an overlay is created, the camera will enter full-frame playback ( 61) with the new picture displayed in the monitor.
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.
Lenses CPU lenses (particularly type G and D lenses) are recommended for use with the D80. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens The following CPU lenses can be used with the D80. IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used. Camera setting Lens/accessory Type G or D AF Nikkor 2; AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.
Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used: • TC-16A AF Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400 mm f/4.5, 600 mm f/5.6, 800 mm f/8, 1200 mm f/11) • Fisheye (6 mm f/5.6, 8 mm f/8, OP 10 mm f/5.6) • Old-model 21 mm f/4 • K2 rings • ED 180–600 mm f/8 (serial numbers 174041–174180) • ED 360–1200 mm f/11 (serial numbers 174031–174127) • 200–600 mm f/9.
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights , including the SB-800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 23, 22S, and 29S to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. It is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin, such as the SB800 and SB-600. Before attaching an optional flash unit, remove the accessory shoe cover. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional Speedlight is attached.
SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 10/32 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F). Although it can not be mounted directly on the accessory shoe, the SBR200 servers as a remote flash when the built-in flash is in commander mode. It can also be controlled using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.
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 the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional Speedlight is attached with the camera in a Digital Vari-Program mode, the flash will fire whenever a photograph is taken.
Other Accessories • Diopter adjustment viewfinder lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–2.0 to +1.0 m–1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved. • DK-21M magnifying eyepiece: Increases viewfinder magnification to approximately 1.10 × Viewfinder (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; –1.
Accessories for the D80 At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D80. Up to date information is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs. Power sources • EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL3a and EN-EL3 batteries can not be used.
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 area.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter as described 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. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter.
the camera off. The mirror will be lowered and the shutter curtain will close. Re7 Turn place the lens or body cap. Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised.
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 gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry strong shocks or vibration. cloth.
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 location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column for more information. Problem Camera takes time to turn on. Solution 65, 74, 105 Delete files or folders. Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional diopter adjust17, 122 ment lenses. Viewfinder is dark. Insert a fully-charged battery.
Problem Full range of shutter speeds not available. Can not select focus area. Focus does not lock when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Image in viewfinder is not in focus. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Shutter release is disabled. No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed. Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode. Camera is slow to record photos. Date of recording is not correct.
Problem Solution Final photo is larger than area shown Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is in viewfinder. approximately 95 %. • Lower ISO sensitivity or use high ISO noise reduction. Randomly-spaced bright pixels • Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: use long exposure (“noise”) appears in photographs. noise reduction. Reddish areas may appear in long time-exposures. Reddish areas appear in photos. Turn long exposure noise reduction On when shooting at shutter speeds of “bulb” or “--”.
Camera Error Messages and Displays This section lists the warning indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control panel Viewfinder Problem Lens aperture ring not locked at minimum aperture. • No lens attached. • Non-CPU lens attached. Low battery. • Battery is exhausted. Solution Lock ring at minimum aperture 11 (blinks) (highest f/-number). • Attach lens (IX Nikkor excluded). 7, 117 (blinks) • Select mode M. 50 Ready fully-charged spare battery.
Monitor NO CARD PRESENT CARD IS LOCKED THIS CARD CAN NOT BE USED Indicator Control panel Viewfinder / / (blinks) (blinks) CARD IS NOT FORMATTED (blinks) Format No FOLDER CONTAINS NO IMAGES ALL IMAGES HIDDEN FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN IMAGE DATA CHECK PRINTER Continue Cancel Problem No memory card. Solution Insert memory card. 15 Memory card is locked (write protected). • Error accessing memory card. Slide card write-protect 15 switch to “write” position. • Use Nikon-approved card.
Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Supported Standards ................................................................................................................................................... • Available Settings and Defaults ............................................................................................................................... • Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality / Size .................................................................................
P S A M 1: Beep ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2: AF-area mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3: Center AF area ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4: Built-in AF assist illuminator ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5: No memory card? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 6: Image review ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2 2 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ ✔ 2 7: ISO auto 8: Grid display ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 9: Viewfinder warning ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 11: Exposur
The following defaults are restored when a two-button reset is performed: P — — — AUTO — — Center Other settings 136 Technical Notes / Appendix S A JPEG Normal L (3872 × 2592) Shooting menu 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 compensation Bracketing Flash mode Flash compensation FV lock 1. Auto slow sync.
The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R (Reset): P Custom Settings 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.
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 NEF + JPEG Fine 3 NEF + JPEG Normal 3 NEF + JPEG Basic 3 NEF (RAW) JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic Image size L M S L M S L M S — L M S L M S L M S File size (MB) 1 17.2 15.1 13.6 14.8 13.8 13.0 13.6 13.0 12.7 12.4 4.8 2.7 1.2 2.4 1.3 0.6 1.2 0.7 0.
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 Aperture Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over 16 / EV are reduced to 16 / EV.
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: unmodified, negative, positive * 2 frames: unmodified, negative * 2 frames: unmodified, positive * Order when Under > MTR > over is selected for Custom Setting 14 (Auto BKT order) is negative, unmodified, positive (three f
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 Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject and the background. • Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for the main subject; the brightness of the background is not taken into account.
Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Effective pixels 10.2 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.6 × 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million • 3,872 × 2,592 (Large) • 2,896 × 1,944 (Medium) Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Compatible lenses * Type G or D Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.
Exposure Metering Matrix Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor Center-weighted Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10 mm circle in center of frame Spot Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area Range (ISO 100 equivalent, 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) f/1.
Firmware upgrades Firmware can be upgraded by user Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Power source • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery; charging voltage (MH-18a quick charger): 7.
18–135 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens (Available Separately) Type G-type AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU and Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX format digital cameras Focal length 18 – 135 mm Max. aperture 1 : 3.5 – 5.
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 18–135 mm f/3.5–5.
Index Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. See Metering 420-segment RGB sensor. See Metering; White balance (auto mode), 19–23 (close-up mode), 24–25 (continuous shooting indicator), 36 (exposure compensation), 54 (flash compensation), 55 (flash-ready indicator), 23 (FV lock), 92–93 (landscape mode), 24–25 (night landscape mode), 24–25 (night portrait mode), 24–25 (portrait mode), 24–25 (remote control indicator), 38–39 (self timer indicator), 37 (sports mode), 24–25 A A.
Firmware version (setup menu), 108 FINE. See Image quality Flash bracketing, 56–57 built in, 23, 40–42, 95 compensation, 55 level, 42, 90, 92 monitor preflash, 93, 95–97 optional, 119–121 range, 23, 119, 141 ready indicator, 23, 93, 121 remote, 119 sync speed, 42 Flash mode, 40–42 Flash shutter speed (Custom Settings menu), 98 Flash warning (Custom Settings menu), 98 Flexible program. See Programmed auto Focus, 28–32.
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 sensitivity Sepia.
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