Nikon D80 Manuel D’Utilisation

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.

*

Optimize images according to scene.

79–81

†

Choose image quality.

81

†

Choose image size.

81

*, †

Adjust colors according to the light source.

82

†

Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.

83

Reduce noise at slow shutter speeds.

83

Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.

83

*, †

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 contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how photographs will be 
used or the type of scene.

N

Normal (default) Recommended for most situations.

SO

Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching 
on a computer.

VI

Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with 
vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

VI  

Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with 
sharp outlines.

PO

Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of por-
trait subjects.

Customize image optimization settings (

 80).

BW

Take photos in black-and-white (

 81).

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.