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...44]) button Metering system selector (P. 48) Focus area selector (P. 42) Main-Command Dial (P. 6) Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window Data imprint LCD panel/ buttons (F80D/F80S only) (P. 90) Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16) Focus area selector lock lever (P. ...mode selector lock release (P. 37) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode (P. 50)/ Custom Setting (P. 70)/ ISO film speed select dial (P. 36) Film advance mode selector (P. 37) Accessory shoe (P. 79) 2 Depth-of the F80 and F80S differ from the F80D. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Eyepiece cap DK...
...44]) button Metering system selector (P. 48) Focus area selector (P. 42) Main-Command Dial (P. 6) Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window Data imprint LCD panel/ buttons (F80D/F80S only) (P. 90) Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16) Focus area selector lock lever (P. ...mode selector lock release (P. 37) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode (P. 50)/ Custom Setting (P. 70)/ ISO film speed select dial (P. 36) Film advance mode selector (P. 37) Accessory shoe (P. 79) 2 Depth-of the F80 and F80S differ from the F80D. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Eyepiece cap DK...
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... 70). • Take trial shots Take trial shots before using it is sure to Custom Setting menu number. 8 9 Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it . Main features of the F80/F80D/F80S: • SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for use with other manufacturers may not meet...
... 70). • Take trial shots Take trial shots before using it is sure to Custom Setting menu number. 8 9 Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it . Main features of the F80/F80D/F80S: • SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for use with other manufacturers may not meet...
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...Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to the detailed explanation of Field and Focus Tracking 88 DATA BACK 89-94 Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90-93 ...-Weighted, Spot 48-49 Shooting in the "Basic Operation" section. "Detailed Operation" explains each operation/function and start using the F80/F80D/F80S's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in darkness and flash-shooting situations in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8.
...Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to the detailed explanation of Field and Focus Tracking 88 DATA BACK 89-94 Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90-93 ...-Weighted, Spot 48-49 Shooting in the "Basic Operation" section. "Detailed Operation" explains each operation/function and start using the F80/F80D/F80S's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in darkness and flash-shooting situations in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8.
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... ISO (film speed) DX mark 4 Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area P. 22-23 5 Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P. 24-25 6 Hold Camera and Focus P. 26-27 7 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter P. 28-29 8 Using Built-In Speedlight 12 P. 30-31 Detailed Operation and Notes on...
... ISO (film speed) DX mark 4 Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area P. 22-23 5 Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P. 24-25 6 Hold Camera and Focus P. 26-27 7 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter P. 28-29 8 Using Built-In Speedlight 12 P. 30-31 Detailed Operation and Notes on...
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If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off occurs (page. 74). For the ... when travelling. Lightly press the shutter release button to change the duration of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Turn the power switch on in the LCD panel. 17 BASIC OPERATION Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 1 Use two...and viewfinder for the first time, set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off.) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date.
If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off occurs (page. 74). For the ... when travelling. Lightly press the shutter release button to change the duration of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Turn the power switch on in the LCD panel. 17 BASIC OPERATION Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 1 Use two...and viewfinder for the first time, set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off.) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date.
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...aperture ring 2.2 Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. aperture should be released. blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to press the lens release ... 34 for a nonCPU lens. 18 • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 2.4 22 22 • When CPU Nikkor lens other CPU Nikkor lens, aperture does not need to be released. • The G-type Nikkor lens ...
...aperture ring 2.2 Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. aperture should be released. blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to press the lens release ... 34 for a nonCPU lens. 18 • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 2.4 22 22 • When CPU Nikkor lens other CPU Nikkor lens, aperture does not need to be released. • The G-type Nikkor lens ...
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... film advance mode, see page 36. 3.2 Insert film from the bottom side and pull film leader out to s, then open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever. Set film speed manually (page 36). • Frame number display remains when the power switch is off. ... sunlight when changing film outdoors. 3.3 Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with your finger or the film leader. c 8: Camera can check the number of the film frame position. Shutter curtains are very thin. NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. Do ...
... film advance mode, see page 36. 3.2 Insert film from the bottom side and pull film leader out to s, then open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever. Set film speed manually (page 36). • Frame number display remains when the power switch is off. ... sunlight when changing film outdoors. 3.3 Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with your finger or the film leader. c 8: Camera can check the number of the film frame position. Shutter curtains are very thin. NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. Do ...
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... instructions and details. • Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode ¡ Auto-Multi Program P. 50 Shooting characteristics Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically-allowing you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus, or whether foreground ... such as subject distance (Distance Information) in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 24 Check points Three metering systems-the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, CentreWeighted and Spot Metering (page 48). "Freeze" the motion of a D- Suitable for various shooting situations. Four exposure...
... instructions and details. • Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode ¡ Auto-Multi Program P. 50 Shooting characteristics Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically-allowing you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus, or whether foreground ... such as subject distance (Distance Information) in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 24 Check points Three metering systems-the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, CentreWeighted and Spot Metering (page 48). "Freeze" the motion of a D- Suitable for various shooting situations. Four exposure...
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... (pages 30, 78) is recommended for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. Note that the edges of a negative...90) or shooting data (F80S only) on your photos/negatives (page 94). 6.2 Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for shooting at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec. BASIC OPERATION Hold Camera and Focus 6 Lightly pressing ...
... (pages 30, 78) is recommended for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. Note that the edges of a negative...90) or shooting data (F80S only) on your photos/negatives (page 94). 6.2 Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for shooting at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec. BASIC OPERATION Hold Camera and Focus 6 Lightly pressing ...
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... appear, see page 101. 7.2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • o--, o- When the camera back is opened before E blinks), warning indication (blinking o-- Refer to rewind automatically. and then o appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder during... operation, see page 36. If any warning indications appear in the process of a film roll is blinking in the viewfinder. Camera automatically tracks subject that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. • After shutter is complete. • Pictures taken...
... appear, see page 101. 7.2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • o--, o- When the camera back is opened before E blinks), warning indication (blinking o-- Refer to rewind automatically. and then o appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder during... operation, see page 36. If any warning indications appear in the process of a film roll is blinking in the viewfinder. Camera automatically tracks subject that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. • After shutter is complete. • Pictures taken...
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...have limitations using the Speedlight again. 30 • The shutter cannot be released unless fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on the main subject, such as the subject's face. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of 12 ...8226; Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is attached, it may cause vignetting. (For details, see page 80. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is desired on ). • To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (To conserve power, keep the Speedlight...
...have limitations using the Speedlight again. 30 • The shutter cannot be released unless fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on the main subject, such as the subject's face. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of 12 ...8226; Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is attached, it may cause vignetting. (For details, see page 80. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is desired on ). • To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (To conserve power, keep the Speedlight...
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Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F80/F80D/ F80S camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the 10-segment Matrix sensor. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is concentrated on the 12mm-diameter...allowing a photographer greater control of all camera functions-including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions. 33 C O L U M N About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for subject brightness and film sensitivity results in correct exposure-a result provided by the F80/F80D/F80S's four exposure modes: Auto-Multi ...
Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F80/F80D/ F80S camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the 10-segment Matrix sensor. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is concentrated on the 12mm-diameter...allowing a photographer greater control of all camera functions-including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions. 33 C O L U M N About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for subject brightness and film sensitivity results in correct exposure-a result provided by the F80/F80D/F80S's four exposure modes: Auto-Multi ...
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...can be attached. (See page 34.) *10 With exposure mode set to Manual. or G-type AF lenses give you access to be selected from camera body. See page 18. When a non-CPU lens is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of f/5.6 or faster. *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be ... shifted with focus area selector (page 49) with CPU Nikkor lens. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. *3 This camera is attached Set exposure mode to the F80/F80D/F80S (otherwise camera body or lens may be set using the Sub-Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses. ƒ-- R AF-S/AF-I Nikkor ...
...can be attached. (See page 34.) *10 With exposure mode set to Manual. or G-type AF lenses give you access to be selected from camera body. See page 18. When a non-CPU lens is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of f/5.6 or faster. *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be ... shifted with focus area selector (page 49) with CPU Nikkor lens. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. *3 This camera is attached Set exposure mode to the F80/F80D/F80S (otherwise camera body or lens may be set using the Sub-Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses. ƒ-- R AF-S/AF-I Nikkor ...
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...frame counter) appears in the LCD panel. c 13: High-speed film rewind is off , change batteries, then turn the power switch on the camera, set the exposure mode/ISO film speed select dial to a. • The shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode/ISO film speed select ...completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking "E". (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is normally executed. When the camera back is opened before the film is tested using camera settings of a film. • When the film advance mode selector is reinstalled (page 71). • Mid-roll ...
...frame counter) appears in the LCD panel. c 13: High-speed film rewind is off , change batteries, then turn the power switch on the camera, set the exposure mode/ISO film speed select dial to a. • The shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode/ISO film speed select ...completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking "E". (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is normally executed. When the camera back is opened before the film is tested using camera settings of a film. • When the film advance mode selector is reinstalled (page 71). • Mid-roll ...
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...subject as long as the shutter release button is on shutter release, you can release the shutter regardless of sensors as the subject moves. F80 F80D F80S • k appears when the Single Area AF is selected and j or J (when Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is ...shifts in Dynamic AF mode.) Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can also be activated in Dynamic AF mode. With a moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on a selected focus brackets when shooting a stationary subject. ©: Dynamic AF j/J (in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority)...
...subject as long as the shutter release button is on shutter release, you can release the shutter regardless of sensors as the subject moves. F80 F80D F80S • k appears when the Single Area AF is selected and j or J (when Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is ...shifts in Dynamic AF mode.) Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can also be activated in Dynamic AF mode. With a moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on a selected focus brackets when shooting a stationary subject. ©: Dynamic AF j/J (in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority)...
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... area and focus is locked (as long as a stationary subject. If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. General shooting including a moving subject where you want to follow... be selected. • When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is released. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Dynamic AF Mode with c 9 j ˙ Appears Selectable IV...
... area and focus is locked (as long as a stationary subject. If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. General shooting including a moving subject where you want to follow... be selected. • When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is released. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Dynamic AF Mode with c 9 j ˙ Appears Selectable IV...
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F80 F80D F80S • Focus area cannot be cancelled (page 75). c 6: Focus area can be ...AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may have become hot. Also, when the AF-Assist Illuminator is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on . c 5: Focus area indication in red when the subject is 24-200mm and...85mm f/2.8-4, AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF, AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 IF-ED, AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED, AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED and AF ...
F80 F80D F80S • Focus area cannot be cancelled (page 75). c 6: Focus area can be ...AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may have become hot. Also, when the AF-Assist Illuminator is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on . c 5: Focus area indication in red when the subject is 24-200mm and...85mm f/2.8-4, AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF, AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 IF-ED, AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED, AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED and AF ...
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...and lock focus. Focus Lock • Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F80/F80D/F80S's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as the , button is kept pressed, even if you keep the shutter release ... in Single Servo AF, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing. • If the subject moves after focus is locked (the camera-to-subject distance changes), remove your finger from the shutter release button or , button to release the focus lock, refocus and lock the focus again...
...and lock focus. Focus Lock • Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F80/F80D/F80S's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as the , button is kept pressed, even if you keep the shutter release ... in Single Servo AF, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing. • If the subject moves after focus is locked (the camera-to-subject distance changes), remove your finger from the shutter release button or , button to release the focus lock, refocus and lock the focus again...
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... lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of your lens, Manual focus is on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in the viewfinder. See the instruction manual of f/5.6 or faster. • Lightly press the shutter...
... lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of your lens, Manual focus is on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in the viewfinder. See the instruction manual of f/5.6 or faster. • Lightly press the shutter...
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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • ¡: Auto-Multi Progam The camera automatically controls exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that is correct for any EV above 161/3 is controlled to ... only on the film speed. • In Matrix Metering, any shooting situation. NOTE: Minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring. With AF 180mm f/2.8D ED ----- Camera's exposure meter cannot be released.
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • ¡: Auto-Multi Progam The camera automatically controls exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that is correct for any EV above 161/3 is controlled to ... only on the film speed. • In Matrix Metering, any shooting situation. NOTE: Minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring. With AF 180mm f/2.8D ED ----- Camera's exposure meter cannot be released.