Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 91)

79 Menu Guide / Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu contains the following options (options displayed
may diff er if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup option in the
setup menu; 101). See “Using Camera Menus” ( 9) for more infor-
mation on using the menus.
Option Description
Optimize image * Optimize images according to scene. 79–81
Image quality † Choose image quality. 81
Image size † Choose image size. 81
White balance *, † Adjust colors according to the light source. 82
ISO sensitivity † Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor. 83
Long exp. NR Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. 83
High ISO NR Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities. 83
Multiple exposure *, † Record multiple exposures in a single frame. 84–85
* Available in P, S, A, and M modes only.
† Reset to defaults when a two-button reset is performed (
44).
Optimize Image (P, S, A, and M Modes)
Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be
used or the type of scene.
Option Description
N Normal (default) Recommended for most situations.
SO Softer
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching
on a computer.
VI Vivid
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with
vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
VI More vivid
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with
sharp outlines.
PO
Portrait
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of por-
trait subjects.
Custom Customize image optimization settings ( 80).
BW Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white ( 81).
At Settings Other than “Custom”
At settings other than Custom:
• Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions. Results will vary with exposure and the
position of the subject in the frame.
• The sRGB color space is used. To use the Adobe RGB color space, select Custom and choose II
(Adobe RGB) for Color Mode.
• Use a type G or D lens for best results.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu