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Nikon CAUTION: About viewfinder The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. Command Dials •The F80/F80D/F80S's Main- See "Basic Operation" on pages 15 to 31 if you want to start shooting immediately with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with F80/F80D/F80S's basic mode. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E3 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] This is not a malfunction.
Nikon CAUTION: About viewfinder The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. Command Dials •The F80/F80D/F80S's Main- See "Basic Operation" on pages 15 to 31 if you want to start shooting immediately with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with F80/F80D/F80S's basic mode. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E3 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] This is not a malfunction.
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...advanced shooting techniques. Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it . Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you keep this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film...(page 4). • Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. Main features of the F80/F80D/F80S: • SLR camera with basic shooting, refer...
...advanced shooting techniques. Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it . Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you keep this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film...(page 4). • Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. Main features of the F80/F80D/F80S: • SLR camera with basic shooting, refer...
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... 66 file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E6 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Nikon R RATION 2-13 Nomenclature 2-3 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display 4-5 Command Dials 6-7 Introduction ...8-9 About This Manual 12-13 BASIC...
... 66 file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E6 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Nikon R RATION 2-13 Nomenclature 2-3 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display 4-5 Command Dials 6-7 Introduction ...8-9 About This Manual 12-13 BASIC...
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Nikon Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator 67 Self-Timer Operation 68 CUSTOM SETTING 69-76 Menu/Features of Custom Setting 70-75 Two-Button Reset 76 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 77-87 About Flash Photography 78 Accessory Shoe/Ready-Light 79 Flash Sync Mode Features 80-81 Using the ... 88 DATABACK 89-94 Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90-93 Imprinting Shooting Data (F80S only 94 MISCELLANEOUS 95-113 Optional Accessories 96-97 Camera Care 98-99 Notes on Batteries 100 Troubleshooting 101-103 Specifications 104-109 Index...110-111 Custom Setting Menu 112-113 About This...
Nikon Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator 67 Self-Timer Operation 68 CUSTOM SETTING 69-76 Menu/Features of Custom Setting 70-75 Two-Button Reset 76 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 77-87 About Flash Photography 78 Accessory Shoe/Ready-Light 79 Flash Sync Mode Features 80-81 Using the ... 88 DATABACK 89-94 Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90-93 Imprinting Shooting Data (F80S only 94 MISCELLANEOUS 95-113 Optional Accessories 96-97 Camera Care 98-99 Notes on Batteries 100 Troubleshooting 101-103 Specifications 104-109 Index...110-111 Custom Setting Menu 112-113 About This...
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Nikon Detailed Operation and Notes on Batteries Notes on Batteries P. 100 Lens Compatibility P. 34-35 Film...P. 36-37 Autofocus (P. 38), AF Area Mode (P. 39-41), Focus Area (P. 42), AF-Assist Illuminator (P.43), Focus Lock (P. 44-...
Nikon Detailed Operation and Notes on Batteries Notes on Batteries P. 100 Lens Compatibility P. 34-35 Film...P. 36-37 Autofocus (P. 38), AF Area Mode (P. 39-41), Focus Area (P. 42), AF-Assist Illuminator (P.43), Focus Lock (P. 44-...
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The shooting modes explained in this section cover most common picture-taking situations when using Programmed Auto exposure mode. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Install Batteries and Check Battery Power file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E9 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Nikon Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight/Flash Exposure Compensation/ Usable Optional Speedlights P. 77-87 BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for most of your shooting situations.
The shooting modes explained in this section cover most common picture-taking situations when using Programmed Auto exposure mode. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Install Batteries and Check Battery Power file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E9 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Nikon Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight/Flash Exposure Compensation/ Usable Optional Speedlights P. 77-87 BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for most of your shooting situations.
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...indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off .) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the viewfinder turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Nikon Check points Keep the batteries out of the same brand. We recommend that can be sure to activate...when travelling. After installing batteries for the first time, set the date and time (page 90). 1.4 Lightly press the shutter release button to turn 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...
...indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off .) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the viewfinder turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Nikon Check points Keep the batteries out of the same brand. We recommend that can be sure to activate...when travelling. After installing batteries for the first time, set the date and time (page 90). 1.4 Lightly press the shutter release button to turn 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...
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...focus area selected or Dynamic AF that has been moving, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button is tested using camera settings of the focus status (Release-Priority). S: Single Servo AF with fresh batteries, for the 1st to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-... •Autofocus operation lets you can only be released when in focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to select AF Area mode. or faster, aperture other four focus areas. Nikon Film advance speed is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 88).
...focus area selected or Dynamic AF that has been moving, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button is tested using camera settings of the focus status (Release-Priority). S: Single Servo AF with fresh batteries, for the 1st to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-... •Autofocus operation lets you can only be released when in focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to select AF Area mode. or faster, aperture other four focus areas. Nikon Film advance speed is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 88).
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... illuminator. Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator • Depress the depth-of lithium batteries. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of -5 to confirm the depth of approx. 6 hours is kept fully depressed. Nikon • If buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed...
... illuminator. Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator • Depress the depth-of lithium batteries. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of -5 to confirm the depth of approx. 6 hours is kept fully depressed. Nikon • If buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed...
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...can be continuously released as long as opposed to be activated with a press of the camera automatically turns on or lightly pressing the shutter release button. However, it can be changed... (initial setting) 1: Disabled When the condition for auto metre-switch-off 6 sec. Nikon Unlike the initial Command Dial functions, the Sub-Command Dial can be set to select ...23 sec. However, it can be set to initial highspeed film rewind setting. per batteries decreases with fresh batteries. 14.Multiple exposure (page 63) Options: 0: Single shutter release operation (initial setting...
...can be continuously released as long as opposed to be activated with a press of the camera automatically turns on or lightly pressing the shutter release button. However, it can be changed... (initial setting) 1: Disabled When the condition for auto metre-switch-off 6 sec. Nikon Unlike the initial Command Dial functions, the Sub-Command Dial can be set to select ...23 sec. However, it can be set to initial highspeed film rewind setting. per batteries decreases with fresh batteries. 14.Multiple exposure (page 63) Options: 0: Single shutter release operation (initial setting...
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... the time you have set time to the precise second, push the SELECT button once at exactly 13:00:00. • Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. Select no imprint) to three sec. Push the SELECT button so : indication blinks. blinks ...complete, push the SELECT button twice so the newly adjusted time display appears without batteries. immediately after installing batteries for the first time. When - Compatible film speeds for approx. When the setting is loaded). Nikon 8 Set the minute following steps 6 and 7. When the actual time coincides with...
... the time you have set time to the precise second, push the SELECT button once at exactly 13:00:00. • Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. Select no imprint) to three sec. Push the SELECT button so : indication blinks. blinks ...complete, push the SELECT button twice so the newly adjusted time display appears without batteries. immediately after installing batteries for the first time. When - Compatible film speeds for approx. When the setting is loaded). Nikon 8 Set the minute following steps 6 and 7. When the actual time coincides with...
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... MB-16 • With the Battery Pack MB-16, four 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium. Take time to review this section thoroughly, as doing so will add to your camera to ensure the best possible performance. Please read these areas carefully. You'll want to take good ... data may be used in processing. • When shooting data imprint is selected, film advance speed may overlap. MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F80/F80D/F80S is set on the camera. NiCd or Ni-MH batteries can only be selected when the shooting data imprint between film frames. • Compatible film speeds for the...
... MB-16 • With the Battery Pack MB-16, four 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium. Take time to review this section thoroughly, as doing so will add to your camera to ensure the best possible performance. Please read these areas carefully. You'll want to take good ... data may be used in processing. • When shooting data imprint is selected, film advance speed may overlap. MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F80/F80D/F80S is set on the camera. NiCd or Ni-MH batteries can only be selected when the shooting data imprint between film frames. • Compatible film speeds for the...
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...• A wide variety of the F80/ F80D/F80S, camera shake can be used with the F80/F80D/F80S. • Use NC filtre when using the filtre to another. Micro or DC (Defocus image Control) - is also available. Filtres • Nikon filtres can be considered except for the F80/F80D/F80S. The linear polarising filtre cannot be ...adjusted using the R60. Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 • Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with the SU-4. Also, a variety of flashes, including Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, non-TTL Auto Flash or manual flash are used...
...• A wide variety of the F80/ F80D/F80S, camera shake can be used with the F80/F80D/F80S. • Use NC filtre when using the filtre to another. Micro or DC (Defocus image Control) - is also available. Filtres • Nikon filtres can be considered except for the F80/F80D/F80S. The linear polarising filtre cannot be ...adjusted using the R60. Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 • Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with the SU-4. Also, a variety of flashes, including Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, non-TTL Auto Flash or manual flash are used...
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...-in Speedlight in a cool, dry place away from battery leakage. • In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with old batteries. Turn the power on the battery poles may cause mold to keep spare batteries warm, and use the flash for many years. Troubleshooting...keep out dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before changing batteries and insert the batteries with a desiccant_____ IIf you to use them alternately. • Film advance speed lowers and number of time may cause lack of batteries at low temperatures. Nikon .
...-in Speedlight in a cool, dry place away from battery leakage. • In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with old batteries. Turn the power on the battery poles may cause mold to keep spare batteries warm, and use the flash for many years. Troubleshooting...keep out dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before changing batteries and insert the batteries with a desiccant_____ IIf you to use them alternately. • Film advance speed lowers and number of time may cause lack of batteries at low temperatures. Nikon .
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Nikon In certain cases, due to resume operation, simply turn it on again. In each of these cases, to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F80/F80D/F80S's microcomputer may not advance properly. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. Specifications file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E69NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] For the same reason, the film may turn the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries.
Nikon In certain cases, due to resume operation, simply turn it on again. In each of these cases, to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F80/F80D/F80S's microcomputer may not advance properly. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. Specifications file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E69NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] For the same reason, the film may turn the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries.
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..., 43, 83, 87 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure Auto Exposure Bracketing 61-62 Auto Exposure Lock 58-59 Autofocus 22, 38, 46 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash ! Nikon All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to change without notice.
..., 43, 83, 87 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure Auto Exposure Bracketing 61-62 Auto Exposure Lock 58-59 Autofocus 22, 38, 46 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash ! Nikon All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to change without notice.
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...Eye Reduction lamp (P. 81) Film plane indicator (P. 67) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 66) Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 66) Flash sync mode (P. 80)/ Film rewind button (P. 36) Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P. 61) AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure[P.58]/ Autofocus Lock [P. 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. 42) Tripod ...
...Eye Reduction lamp (P. 81) Film plane indicator (P. 67) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 66) Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 66) Flash sync mode (P. 80)/ Film rewind button (P. 36) Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P. 61) AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure[P.58]/ Autofocus Lock [P. 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. 42) Tripod ...
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.... 4 • Viewfinder Display 12mm-dia. Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of the F80/F80D/F80S employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; These grids ...Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of OnDemand Grid Lines. LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display • LCD panel Shutter speed/ Exposure compensation value Bracketing bar graphs (P. 61) Aperture Flash exposure compensation (P. 85) Exposure compensation (P. 60) Flexible Program (P. 51) Custom Setting (P. 70) Battery power (P. 16) DX indication (P. 36) Flash sync mode (P. 80...
.... 4 • Viewfinder Display 12mm-dia. Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of the F80/F80D/F80S employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; These grids ...Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of OnDemand Grid Lines. LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display • LCD panel Shutter speed/ Exposure compensation value Bracketing bar graphs (P. 61) Aperture Flash exposure compensation (P. 85) Exposure compensation (P. 60) Flexible Program (P. 51) Custom Setting (P. 70) Battery power (P. 16) DX indication (P. 36) Flash sync mode (P. 80...
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... Data 90-93 Imprinting Shooting Data (F80S only 94 MISCELLANEOUS 95-113 Optional Accessories 96-97 Camera Care 98-99 Notes on Batteries 100 Troubleshooting 101-103 Specifications 104-109... Using Built-In Speedlight 78 Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe 79 Flash Sync Mode Features 80-81 Using the Built-In Speedlight 82-83 Usable Lenses with basic shooting, refer...23 5. 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 each function, ...
... Data 90-93 Imprinting Shooting Data (F80S only 94 MISCELLANEOUS 95-113 Optional Accessories 96-97 Camera Care 98-99 Notes on Batteries 100 Troubleshooting 101-103 Specifications 104-109... Using Built-In Speedlight 78 Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe 79 Flash Sync Mode Features 80-81 Using the Built-In Speedlight 82-83 Usable Lenses with basic shooting, refer...23 5. 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 each function, ...
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...-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 Batteries P. 33-94, 100 Notes on Batteries P. 100 Lens Compatibility P. 34-35 Film...P. 36-37 Autofocus (P. 38...
...-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 Batteries P. 33-94, 100 Notes on Batteries P. 100 Lens Compatibility P. 34-35 Film...P. 36-37 Autofocus (P. 38...