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I am completely new to this, but need help


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Ok I need help. I have a Nikon D80 & never had any bother with it until now. I know that it is quite old. Now when I go to take a photo, I keep it at auto (always) & when I look through the view finder it brings up (iso auto err) and I know that my battery is fully charged. I never tamper with the settings. But maybe something has moved when I put it back into the camera bag. Any ideas please. And keep it simple, thanks (& flashes up on the top screen err)



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Welcome to the forum!

There are limits in what light conditions a camera will well perform.
ISO is the widest parameter and maybe you used the camera out-
side it's range… that would be most surprising or it is limited in its 
range.

In the menu, go to the ISO setup and select the Auto option for a
start.



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Ok I went to menu and clicked on ISO & it is set to A. I took a photo of what it said. But I can't attach them on here. It's my shutter won't open. I am not too technical & I never play around with the menu. 



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I am not too technical & I never play around with the menu. 


Every art form — even theatre or painting — comes along with
its own sets of techniques and tools. Photography is the same.

In this, the RFM strategy can't be replaced and all my students
MUST have intimate knowledge of their tools… in your case the
camera. It take time and efforts, I know, but hardly any other en-
dhavour will ever be more gratifying.

Acquiring the skills will put magic in your hands. Go for it!. :P