Instruction Manual
Page 3
Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Eyepiece cap DK-S (P. 68) 3 Diopter adjustment lever (P. 66) Viewfinder Rubber Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P. 61 AE-UAF-L (Auto Exposure[P'S8)1 Autofocus Lock [Po 44)) button Metering system selector (P. 48) Focus area selector (P. 42) 6) socket AF Area mode selector (P. 39) • Illustration shown is the N80QD. The camera back of the N80 differs from the N80QD.
Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Eyepiece cap DK-S (P. 68) 3 Diopter adjustment lever (P. 66) Viewfinder Rubber Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P. 61 AE-UAF-L (Auto Exposure[P'S8)1 Autofocus Lock [Po 44)) button Metering system selector (P. 48) Focus area selector (P. 42) 6) socket AF Area mode selector (P. 39) • Illustration shown is the N80QD. The camera back of the N80 differs from the N80QD.
Instruction Manual
Page 8
... selected focus area in the viewfinder (page 4). • Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for purchasing the Nikon N80/N80QO-a camera that you to know your life. Main features of various functions.../modes (page 70). 8 Get to choose customized combinations of the N80/N80QO: • SLR camera with built-in various shooting situations (page 48...
... selected focus area in the viewfinder (page 4). • Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for purchasing the Nikon N80/N80QO-a camera that you to know your life. Main features of various functions.../modes (page 70). 8 Get to choose customized combinations of the N80/N80QO: • SLR camera with built-in various shooting situations (page 48...
Instruction Manual
Page 9
... shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that the function/ mode changes according to :8): indicates that you have your camera serviced by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon 's criteria for use with other than Nikon brand accessories. ~---------- Accessories made by an authorized dealer or service...
... shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that the function/ mode changes according to :8): indicates that you have your camera serviced by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon 's criteria for use with other than Nikon brand accessories. ~---------- Accessories made by an authorized dealer or service...
Instruction Manual
Page 10
...in approximately the same order as the steps in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to the detailed explanation of each operation/function and start using the N80/ N80QD's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in darkness and flash-shooting situations in Viewfinder ..., Continuous Servo AF 44-45 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 46 Manual Focus ...47 . 10 Load Film 20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in the "Basic ...
...in approximately the same order as the steps in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to the detailed explanation of each operation/function and start using the N80/ N80QD's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in darkness and flash-shooting situations in Viewfinder ..., Continuous Servo AF 44-45 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 46 Manual Focus ...47 . 10 Load Film 20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in the "Basic ...
Instruction Manual
Page 11
... and Focus Tracking 88 DATA BACK 89-93 Adj usting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90-93 MISCELLANEOUS 95- 113 Optional Accessories 96-97 Camera Care 98-99 Notes on Batteries 100 Troubleshooting 101-103 Specifications 104-1 09 Index ...110- 111 Custom Setting Menu 112-113 11
... and Focus Tracking 88 DATA BACK 89-93 Adj usting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90-93 MISCELLANEOUS 95- 113 Optional Accessories 96-97 Camera Care 98-99 Notes on Batteries 100 Troubleshooting 101-103 Specifications 104-1 09 Index ...110- 111 Custom Setting Menu 112-113 11
Instruction Manual
Page 12
Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P. 24-25 . Hold Camera and Focus . 7 ~ ... Install Battedes and Check Batte,}, Power P.16-17 l P. 15-31 . Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter P. 28-29 ~ . ....... .,.. 8 Using Built-In Speedlight P.30-31 . 12 Mount Lens P. 18-19 . 3 Load Film P.20-21 . 4 Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area P. 22-23 . About This Manual [ BASIC OPERATION 1 r?
Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P. 24-25 . Hold Camera and Focus . 7 ~ ... Install Battedes and Check Batte,}, Power P.16-17 l P. 15-31 . Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter P. 28-29 ~ . ....... .,.. 8 Using Built-In Speedlight P.30-31 . 12 Mount Lens P. 18-19 . 3 Load Film P.20-21 . 4 Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area P. 22-23 . About This Manual [ BASIC OPERATION 1 r?
Instruction Manual
Page 16
1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR123A or DL123Atype 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 9 6 .) 1.1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. 1.2 Insert batteries with the "EB" and "8 " ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. • Incorrect positioning of EEl and 8 poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the _~ indication. ~[ 16
1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR123A or DL123Atype 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 9 6 .) 1.1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. 1.2 Insert batteries with the "EB" and "8 " ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. • Incorrect positioning of EEl and 8 poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the _~ indication. ~[ 16
Instruction Manual
Page 17
...is off 6 sec. If swallowed, contact a ~ doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel ...automatically turn off.) • For N80QD only: Batteries in the viewfinder turn off Winshteaelletdh,'thpeowfra",m,ewictoouhnit,etr...
...is off 6 sec. If swallowed, contact a ~ doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel ...automatically turn off.) • For N80QD only: Batteries in the viewfinder turn off Winshteaelletdh,'thpeowfra",m,ewictoouhnit,etr...
Instruction Manual
Page 18
... is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring @ G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring 2.2 Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount... the lens to the camera body. 2.1 Check the lens type. CPU contacts of CPU lens CD CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type @ G-type Nikkor lens CD CPU Nikkor lens...
... is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring @ G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring 2.2 Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount... the lens to the camera body. 2.1 Check the lens type. CPU contacts of CPU lens CD CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type @ G-type Nikkor lens CD CPU Nikkor lens...
Instruction Manual
Page 19
...attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 3), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be selected from camera body. o Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 2.3 With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than Gtype), set the lens ...attaching/detaching the 0 o ! aperture should be used.) 19 III Check points o z o Use a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all of this camera's ~ functions. (See page 34 for Lens Compatibility.) ~ o Make sure to press the lens release button. lens. (J When attaching the lens, take care not...
...attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 3), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be selected from camera body. o Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 2.3 With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than Gtype), set the lens ...attaching/detaching the 0 o ! aperture should be used.) 19 III Check points o z o Use a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all of this camera's ~ functions. (See page 34 for Lens Compatibility.) ~ o Make sure to press the lens release button. lens. (J When attaching the lens, take care not...
Instruction Manual
Page 20
... film speed setting is set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. 20 When the camera is turned on and load DX-coded film. NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. Load Film 3 Turn the power switch on ,... film is loaded and the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to 100, then open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever. ... 125 FS.6 G .~ tml.
... film speed setting is set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. 20 When the camera is turned on and load DX-coded film. NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. Load Film 3 Turn the power switch on ,... film is loaded and the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to 100, then open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever. ... 125 FS.6 G .~ tml.
Instruction Manual
Page 21
... very thin. Set the film advance mode selector to 1i}J. [2] Check pOints o z o fi To change film speed with no slack, then gently close the camera back until the shutter release button is pressed (page 72). Film automatically advances to the first frame. 3.4 x • When : appears on the film roll... through the film cartridge confirmation window. • Infrared films cannot be used since an infrared sensor is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film . • Ii}J and Err in the LCD panel and Err in the LCD panel and viewfinder, film is ...
... very thin. Set the film advance mode selector to 1i}J. [2] Check pOints o z o fi To change film speed with no slack, then gently close the camera back until the shutter release button is pressed (page 72). Film automatically advances to the first frame. 3.4 x • When : appears on the film roll... through the film cartridge confirmation window. • Infrared films cannot be used since an infrared sensor is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film . • Ii}J and Err in the LCD panel and Err in the LCD panel and viewfinder, film is ...
Instruction Manual
Page 25
...you determine depth of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode P Auto-Multi Program P. 50 S Shutter-Priority Auto P.52 Shooting characteristics Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically-allowing you can choose whether near or far subjects are in -focus area (page 88),... speed and aperture are possible. o Check points o z o Three metering systems-the N80/N80QD features Matrix, Center- i o Weighted and Spot Metering (page 48). ~ Four exposure modes-the N80/N80QD features Auto-Multi Program, o Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes.
...you determine depth of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode P Auto-Multi Program P. 50 S Shutter-Priority Auto P.52 Shooting characteristics Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically-allowing you can choose whether near or far subjects are in -focus area (page 88),... speed and aperture are possible. o Check points o z o Three metering systems-the N80/N80QD features Matrix, Center- i o Weighted and Spot Metering (page 48). ~ Four exposure modes-the N80/N80QD features Auto-Multi Program, o Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes.
Instruction Manual
Page 26
.... Use of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs. 26 to appear in focus, causes. Camera shake and shutter speed Preventing camera shake is in the viewfinder. 6.1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for shooting at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec...Note that the edges of a tripod or Speed light (pages 30, 78) is somewhat larger than 1/ 60 sec. NOTE: Composing frame This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 92% of the image actually exposed on the subject and when the subject is crucial when taking photographs.
.... Use of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs. 26 to appear in focus, causes. Camera shake and shutter speed Preventing camera shake is in the viewfinder. 6.1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for shooting at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec...Note that the edges of a tripod or Speed light (pages 30, 78) is somewhat larger than 1/ 60 sec. NOTE: Composing frame This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 92% of the image actually exposed on the subject and when the subject is crucial when taking photographs.
Instruction Manual
Page 27
... is in focus. • blinks: Unable to focus using the focus area selector (page 42) or use focus lock (page Ci) ~. ~ o N80QD only: You can imprint date and/or time on your photos/ negatives (page 90). 6.2 Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button.... • Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as expected, see more clearly through 0a~: the viewfinder. ~ o To take a picture of ...
... is in focus. • blinks: Unable to focus using the focus area selector (page 42) or use focus lock (page Ci) ~. ~ o N80QD only: You can imprint date and/or time on your photos/ negatives (page 90). 6.2 Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button.... • Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as expected, see more clearly through 0a~: the viewfinder. ~ o To take a picture of ...
Instruction Manual
Page 28
.... • After shutter is slower than 1/60 sec., use the built-in Speedlight to the next frame and the next shot can be taken. 28 Camera automatically tracks subject that focus indicator. 7 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Confirm that. (in-focus indicator) appears in the LCD panel or viewfinder...
.... • After shutter is slower than 1/60 sec., use the built-in Speedlight to the next frame and the next shot can be taken. 28 Camera automatically tracks subject that focus indicator. 7 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Confirm that. (in-focus indicator) appears in the LCD panel or viewfinder...
Instruction Manual
Page 29
o For mid-roll rewind, see page 101 . o When the camera back is opened before the film is complete. • Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll may ... rewind is blinking in the viewfinder. w o0. o Check points z Q o Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the LCD panel and viewfinder), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to one side. 29 This film rewind can be changed not to rewind...
o For mid-roll rewind, see page 101 . o When the camera back is opened before the film is complete. • Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll may ... rewind is blinking in the viewfinder. w o0. o Check points z Q o Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the LCD panel and viewfinder), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to one side. 29 This film rewind can be changed not to rewind...
Instruction Manual
Page 30
... it clicks shut. (To conserve power, keep the Speedlight closed when it may stop firing to fire, ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on the main subject, such as the subject's face. The Speed light starts charging automatically. • See page 80 if the flash sync...
... it clicks shut. (To conserve power, keep the Speedlight closed when it may stop firing to fire, ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on the main subject, such as the subject's face. The Speed light starts charging automatically. • See page 80 if the flash sync...
Instruction Manual
Page 31
... full flash output. or G-type Nikkor lens enables use of 12/40 (ISO 100, m/ft.). o ! For details, see page 80. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in this happens, underexposure may have limitations using the built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens...
... full flash output. or G-type Nikkor lens enables use of 12/40 (ISO 100, m/ft.). o ! For details, see page 80. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in this happens, underexposure may have limitations using the built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens...
Instruction Manual
Page 32
... brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important. In general , brightness inside the viewfinder is required . or G-type Nikkor lenses, the NBO/ NBOQD camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by Auto exposure modes. ) l. In such situations, exposure compensation is not uniform. About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure...
... brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important. In general , brightness inside the viewfinder is required . or G-type Nikkor lenses, the NBO/ NBOQD camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by Auto exposure modes. ) l. In such situations, exposure compensation is not uniform. About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure...