4 Introduction: Getting to Know the CameraThe Mode DialThe 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 choosesshutter speed and aperture, user controls othersettings.S — Shutter-priority auto ( 48): Choose fastshutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutterspeeds to suggest motion by blurring movingobjects.A — Aperture-priority auto ( 49): Adjust aper-ture to soften background details or increasedepth-of-field to bring both main subject andbackground into focus.M — Manual ( 50): Match shutter speed andaperture to your creative intent.Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs)Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selectedscene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial.— Auto ( 19): Camera adjusts settingsautomatically to produce optimal results with“point-and-shoot” simplicity. Recommendedfor fi rst-time users of digital cameras.— Portrait ( 24, 25): Shoot portraits withbackground in soft focus.— Landscape ( 24, 25): Preserve details inlandscape shots.— Close up ( 24, 25): Take vivid close-ups offl owers, insects, and other small objects.— Sports ( 24, 25): Freeze motion for dy-namic sports shots.— Night landscape ( 24, 25): Take landscapeshots at night.— Night portrait ( 24, 25): Shoot portraitsagainst a dimly-lit backdrop.
