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This is not a malfunction. and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with F80/F80D/F80S's basic mode. 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. 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- file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E3 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM]
This is not a malfunction. and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with F80/F80D/F80S's basic mode. 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. 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- file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E3 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM]
Instruction Manual
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...Nikon Get to know your F80/F80D/F80S camera, and be sure to read this manual handy. "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 basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera... display system clearly displays focus brackets at least once every two years. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in bright conditions file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E5 oNf...
...Nikon Get to know your F80/F80D/F80S camera, and be sure to read this manual handy. "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 basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera... display system clearly displays focus brackets at least once every two years. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in bright conditions file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E5 oNf...
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Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Confirm Indications in Each Exposure Mode 50-57 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (...64 Long Time Exposure 65 Dioptre Adjustment/LCD Illuminator 66 file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E6 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] 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 OPERATION 15-31...49 Shooting in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2.
Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Confirm Indications in Each Exposure Mode 50-57 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (...64 Long Time Exposure 65 Dioptre Adjustment/LCD Illuminator 66 file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E6 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] 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 OPERATION 15-31...49 Shooting in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2.
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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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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. 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]
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...'s reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the LCD panel automatically turn the power switch off 6 sec. Nikon Check points Keep the batteries out of the same brand. after the power switch is turned...
...'s reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the LCD panel automatically turn the power switch off 6 sec. Nikon Check points Keep the batteries out of the same brand. after the power switch is turned...
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Nikon Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of a film. Autofocus • Focus mode selector • Set focus mode selector to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 88) and focus locks when the subject stops moving , the camera ... AF Area mode selector to 36th frames of focus mode M, exposure mode M, shutter speed 1/125 sec. C: Continuous Servo AF with fresh batteries, for the 1st to select AF Area mode. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E25NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM]
Nikon Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of a film. Autofocus • Focus mode selector • Set focus mode selector to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 88) and focus locks when the subject stops moving , the camera ... AF Area mode selector to 36th frames of focus mode M, exposure mode M, shutter speed 1/125 sec. C: Continuous Servo AF with fresh batteries, for the 1st to select AF Area mode. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E25NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM]
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Nikon • If buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling buLb, bulb blinks and .... • Displays in the LCD panel can be confirmed in the viewfinder appear sharp. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of lithium batteries. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E44NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to +0.8 DP...
Nikon • If buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling buLb, bulb blinks and .... • Displays in the LCD panel can be confirmed in the viewfinder appear sharp. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of lithium batteries. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E44NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to +0.8 DP...
Instruction Manual
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Nikon Unlike the initial Command Dial functions, the Sub-Command Dial can be...the shutter release button is fully depressed. 15. or 16 sec. (Note that the usable number of the camera automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. However, it can be changed to continuous shooting...) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] However, it can be changed to 4 sec., 8 sec. per batteries decreases with fresh batteries. 14.Multiple exposure (page 63) Options: 0: Single shutter release operation (initial setting) 1: Continuous shutter release operation At...
Nikon Unlike the initial Command Dial functions, the Sub-Command Dial can be...the shutter release button is fully depressed. 15. or 16 sec. (Note that the usable number of the camera automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. However, it can be changed to continuous shooting...) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] However, it can be changed to 4 sec., 8 sec. per batteries decreases with fresh batteries. 14.Multiple exposure (page 63) Options: 0: Single shutter release operation (initial setting) 1: Continuous shutter release operation At...
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...If the date and time data are IS032-3200. • Data imprint indicator - Compatible film speeds for the first time. immediately after installing batteries for data imprinting are lost, reset them. • Imprinting date/time Push MODE button to select date/time display and fully depress the shutter... the ADJUST button to the precise second, push the SELECT button once at exactly 13:00:00. • Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. two to cancel data imprint. Nikon 8 Set the minute following steps 6 and 7. When - Set the date and time after the shutter is...
...If the date and time data are IS032-3200. • Data imprint indicator - Compatible film speeds for the first time. immediately after installing batteries for data imprinting are lost, reset them. • Imprinting date/time Push MODE button to select date/time display and fully depress the shutter... the ADJUST button to the precise second, push the SELECT button once at exactly 13:00:00. • Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. two to cancel data imprint. Nikon 8 Set the minute following steps 6 and 7. When - Set the date and time after the shutter is...
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... about optional accessories and a detailed section with film sensitivity and temperature; Please read these areas carefully. MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F80/F80D/F80S is set to power the F80/F80D/F80S, file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E64NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Optional Accessories •A ...imprint is selected, film advance speed may slow down even when the film advance mode is set on the camera. Battery Pack MB-16 • With the Battery Pack MB-16, four 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium. This tends to release the shutter after shooting...
... about optional accessories and a detailed section with film sensitivity and temperature; Please read these areas carefully. MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F80/F80D/F80S is set to power the F80/F80D/F80S, file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E64NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Optional Accessories •A ...imprint is selected, film advance speed may slow down even when the film advance mode is set on the camera. Battery Pack MB-16 • With the Battery Pack MB-16, four 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium. This tends to release the shutter after shooting...
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... viewfinder dioptre differs from manufacturers other than Nikon are compatible with setting on camera body). Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 • Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with the SU-4. The Diffuser SG-1 cannot be considered except for the F80/F80D/F80S. We recommend that you need not...
... viewfinder dioptre differs from manufacturers other than Nikon are compatible with setting on camera body). Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 • Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with the SU-4. The Diffuser SG-1 cannot be considered except for the F80/F80D/F80S. We recommend that you need not...
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...Nikon . Troubleshooting file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E67NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Note, however, that storing leather cases in malfunction. Notes on and release the shutter a few times every month. Use a fresh set of batteries at extremely low temperatures and the camera ...may not function properly with a desiccant to keep spare batteries warm, and use the flash for a long period of time may cause mold to grow...
...Nikon . Troubleshooting file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E67NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Note, however, that storing leather cases in malfunction. Notes on and release the shutter a few times every month. Use a fresh set of batteries at extremely low temperatures and the camera ...may not function properly with a desiccant to keep spare batteries warm, and use the flash for a long period of time may cause mold to grow...
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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. Specifications file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E69NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. 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. Specifications file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E69NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. 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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...:25 PM] mode 25, 54-55 with TTL Multi Sensor..........78-79, 86 Specifications and design are used at normal temperature (20°C). Nikon All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to change without notice. AFArea mode 22, 39-41 AF-Assist Illuminator...27, 31, 43, 83, 87 Aperture-Priority Auto...
...:25 PM] mode 25, 54-55 with TTL Multi Sensor..........78-79, 86 Specifications and design are used at normal temperature (20°C). Nikon All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to change without notice. AFArea mode 22, 39-41 AF-Assist Illuminator...27, 31, 43, 83, 87 Aperture-Priority Auto...
User Manual
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...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-5 (P. 68) 3 For the F80S's camera back, see page 90. The camera backs of -field preview button (P. 67) Sub-...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...
...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-5 (P. 68) 3 For the F80S's camera back, see page 90. The camera backs of -field preview button (P. 67) Sub-...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...
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... 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) Frame counter (P. 21) Focus area (P. 42) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. ... viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of OnDemand... are not malfunctions. Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of the F80/F80D/F80S employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area ...
... 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) Frame counter (P. 21) Focus area (P. 42) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. ... viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of OnDemand... are not malfunctions. Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of the F80/F80D/F80S employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area ...
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... steps in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to the detailed explanation of each operation/function and start using the F80/F80D/F80S's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in...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 ... Photography 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 to...
... steps in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to the detailed explanation of each operation/function and start using the F80/F80D/F80S's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in...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 ... Photography 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 to...
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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...