Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 37)

25 Tutorial: Creative Photography (Digital Vari-Programs)
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 fl ash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off automatically.
Close Up
Use for close-up shots of fl owers, insects, and other small objects. The
camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.
Sports
High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the
main subject stands out clearly. The built-in fl ash and AF-assist illumina-
tor turn off automatically .
Night Landscape
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. The
built-in fl ash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically; use of a tri-
pod is recommended to prevent blur.
Night Portrait
Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background
in portraits taken under low light.