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 —
A —
M — Manual ( 50): Match shutter speed and aperture to your creative intent.
Selecting a Digital
— Auto ( 19): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with
— Portrait ( 24, 25): Shoot portraits with background in soft focus.
— Landscape ( 24, 25): Preserve details in landscape shots.
— Close up (24, 25): Take vivid
— Sports ( 24, 25): Freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.
— Night landscape (24, 25): Take landscape shots at night.
— Night portrait ( 24, 25): Shoot portraits against a