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... when the finder image is the F80D. 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; For the F80S's camera back, see page 90. Supplied accessories LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display... • LCD panel * The illustrations are fully labelled for easy identification. About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of OnDemand...
... when the finder image is the F80D. 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; For the F80S's camera back, see page 90. Supplied accessories LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display... • LCD panel * The illustrations are fully labelled for easy identification. About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of OnDemand...
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Introduction •Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F80/F80D/F80S-a camera that is sure to change with the Sub-Command Dial (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and aperture with the Main-Command Dial (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) (page 74). file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E4 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Nikon Shutter speed can be set to make photography a bigger part of your life.
Introduction •Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F80/F80D/F80S-a camera that is sure to change with the Sub-Command Dial (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and aperture with the Main-Command Dial (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) (page 74). file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E4 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Nikon Shutter speed can be set to make photography a bigger part of your life.
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.../eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E5 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. Using your camera correctly The Nikon F80/F80D/F80S's performance has been optimised for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens...
.../eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E5 oNf 7S8I)N[3/C19./N20E04T11:39:24 PM] Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. Using your camera correctly The Nikon F80/F80D/F80S's performance has been optimised for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens...
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... Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot 48-49 Shooting in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4. 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 1. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode...
... Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot 48-49 Shooting in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4. 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 1. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode...
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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 ...and Focus Tracking 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 ...
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 ...and Focus Tracking 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 ...
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...of children's reach. after the power switch is turned on Batteries", see page 108. • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. For the number of film rolls that you take spare batteries with fresh batteries, see page 100.) .... If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn the power switch off .) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the LCD panel automatically turn off 6 sec. Nikon Check points Keep the batteries out of the same brand.
...of children's reach. after the power switch is turned on Batteries", see page 108. • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. For the number of film rolls that you take spare batteries with fresh batteries, see page 100.) .... If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn the power switch off .) • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the LCD panel automatically turn off 6 sec. Nikon Check points Keep the batteries out of the same brand.
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...mL(E11NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] See page 34 for approx. 6 sec. 2 Turn the power switch off, mount the lens to the camera body and set the lens aperture to its minimum setting (largest f-number). 2 .1 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. Nikon the exposure meter. • Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in...
...mL(E11NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] See page 34 for approx. 6 sec. 2 Turn the power switch off, mount the lens to the camera body and set the lens aperture to its minimum setting (largest f-number). 2 .1 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. Nikon the exposure meter. • Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in...
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... the lens release button, then turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. With DXcoded film, film speed will be released. Nikon • When the lens is turned on and load DX-coded film. When attaching the lens, take care not to turn the lens ...clockwise. Checkpoints Use a D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera's functions. (See page 34 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to press the lens release button. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E12NofS7I8N) [3C...
... the lens release button, then turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. With DXcoded film, film speed will be released. Nikon • When the lens is turned on and load DX-coded film. When attaching the lens, take care not to turn the lens ...clockwise. Checkpoints Use a D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera's functions. (See page 34 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to press the lens release button. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E12NofS7I8N) [3C...
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... snaps closed , the film automatically advances to the first frame. 3.1 Turn the power switch on , film is loaded and the camera back is closed . file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E13NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Do not touch the shutter curtains with your ...finger or the film leader. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. Nikon When the camera is turned on , confirm that the film speed setting is set to DX, see pages 36-37. Film automatically advances to red index mark...
... snaps closed , the film automatically advances to the first frame. 3.1 Turn the power switch on , film is loaded and the camera back is closed . file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E13NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Do not touch the shutter curtains with your ...finger or the film leader. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. Nikon When the camera is turned on , confirm that the film speed setting is set to DX, see pages 36-37. Film automatically advances to red index mark...
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... modes-the F80/F80D/F80S features Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. "Freeze" the motion of exposure controls for scene brightness and contrast, as well as Flexible Program (page 51) or exposure compensation (page 60) are possible. Nikon • Matrix... 48), which accounts for various shooting situations. S Shutter-Priority You set desired shutter speed, and the Auto P. 52 camera selects the correct aperture. Check points Three metering systems-the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, CentreWeighted and Spot Metering (page 48).
... modes-the F80/F80D/F80S features Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. "Freeze" the motion of exposure controls for scene brightness and contrast, as well as Flexible Program (page 51) or exposure compensation (page 60) are possible. Nikon • Matrix... 48), which accounts for various shooting situations. S Shutter-Priority You set desired shutter speed, and the Auto P. 52 camera selects the correct aperture. Check points Three metering systems-the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, CentreWeighted and Spot Metering (page 48).
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...than 1/60 sec. In general, you can choose whether near or far subjects are set manually. Nikon A Aperture-PriorityYou set the shutter speed faster 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 ...ht.mL(E17NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] M Manual P. 56 Shutter speed and aperture are in the viewfinder. 6.1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your left hand to appear in sharp focus, or whether foreground or background is crucial when taking ...
...than 1/60 sec. In general, you can choose whether near or far subjects are set manually. Nikon A Aperture-PriorityYou set the shutter speed faster 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 ...ht.mL(E17NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] M Manual P. 56 Shutter speed and aperture are in the viewfinder. 6.1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your left hand to appear in sharp focus, or whether foreground or background is crucial when taking ...
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...(E18NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] F80D/F80S only: You can imprint date and/or time (page 90) or shooting data (F80S only) on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as expected,... see through the viewfinder. Nikon is automatically activated to guide autofocus. • To take a ...
...(E18NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] F80D/F80S only: You can imprint date and/or time (page 90) or shooting data (F80S only) on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as expected,... see through the viewfinder. Nikon is automatically activated to guide autofocus. • To take a ...
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...After continuous use the built-in Speedlight to avoid picture blur. Speedlight photography is desired on the main subject, such as the subject's face. Nikon • Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking "£" in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (E appears without blinking when ...the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it may stop firing to protect the firing tube. NOTE: Continuous use of ...
...After continuous use the built-in Speedlight to avoid picture blur. Speedlight photography is desired on the main subject, such as the subject's face. Nikon • Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking "£" in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (E appears without blinking when ...the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it may stop firing to protect the firing tube. NOTE: Continuous use of ...
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...output and ambient light are balanced (page 78). Spot Metering sensitivity is very important. Nikon The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm tens with a person...of 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. (For details, see page 80. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is detected by adding distance information to guide ...determine correct exposure. Using D-type Nikkor lenses, the F80/F80D/ F80S camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the 10-segment Matrix sensor. The F80/F80D/F80S provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Centre-Weighted...
...output and ambient light are balanced (page 78). Spot Metering sensitivity is very important. Nikon The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm tens with a person...of 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. (For details, see page 80. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is detected by adding distance information to guide ...determine correct exposure. Using D-type Nikkor lenses, the F80/F80D/ F80S camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the 10-segment Matrix sensor. The F80/F80D/F80S provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Centre-Weighted...
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... all available functions. set using the Sub-Command Dial when using the lens aperture ring. Nikon Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. The F80/F80D/F80S offers auto exposure lock (page 58), exposure compensation (page 60) or Auto Exposure Bracketing...detailed descriptions of the aperture indication in correct exposure-a result provided by Auto exposure modes. D-type AF lenses give you access to the F80/F80D/F80S (otherwise camera body or lens may not be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm ...
... all available functions. set using the Sub-Command Dial when using the lens aperture ring. Nikon Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. The F80/F80D/F80S offers auto exposure lock (page 58), exposure compensation (page 60) or Auto Exposure Bracketing...detailed descriptions of the aperture indication in correct exposure-a result provided by Auto exposure modes. D-type AF lenses give you access to the F80/F80D/F80S (otherwise camera body or lens may not be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm ...
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Nikon • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old ... be attached in combination with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.80 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.80 IF-ED. "4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting... shifted with focus area selector (page 49) with CPU Nikkor lens. •2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. '3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of f/5.6 or faster. "9 Some lenses/accessories cannot he attached. (See page 34.) ...
Nikon • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old ... be attached in combination with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.80 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.80 IF-ED. "4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting... shifted with focus area selector (page 49) with CPU Nikkor lens. •2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. '3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of f/5.6 or faster. "9 Some lenses/accessories cannot he attached. (See page 34.) ...
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... release button is not locked when • appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). With a moving . Nikon Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of the focus status (Release-Priority). file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E25NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11...:39:24 PM] or faster, aperture other four focus areas. Camera focuses automatically on a subject until shutter release. C: Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority Since the priority is on shutter release,...
... release button is not locked when • appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). With a moving . Nikon Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of the focus status (Release-Priority). file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E25NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11...:39:24 PM] or faster, aperture other four focus areas. Camera focuses automatically on a subject until shutter release. C: Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority Since the priority is on shutter release,...
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file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E26NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Nikon If the focus mode is set to Single Servo AF in Dynamic AF, the camera is automatically set to Dynamic AF Mode with the closest subject. In this case, use Single Area AF. • ...appear in initial setting. AF Area Mode-continued • The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with Closest Subject Priority in the LCD panel and viewfinder and focus area cannot be selected. • When the...
file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E26NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Nikon If the focus mode is set to Single Servo AF in Dynamic AF, the camera is automatically set to Dynamic AF Mode with the closest subject. In this case, use Single Area AF. • ...appear in initial setting. AF Area Mode-continued • The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with Closest Subject Priority in the LCD panel and viewfinder and focus area cannot be selected. • When the...
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...] 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. before focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the selected focus area ...shutter release button is lightly where you let the Priority automatically maintains focus camera's autofocus on the subject located closest to any of a regular subject moves from the other focus areas. Nikon Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Snapshot where you want to expand pressed)...
...] 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. before focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the selected focus area ...shutter release button is lightly where you let the Priority automatically maintains focus camera's autofocus on the subject located closest to any of a regular subject moves from the other focus areas. Nikon Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Snapshot where you want to expand pressed)...
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Nikon Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. or track athlete to ...down/right/left to follow a subject with one focus area. Selected focus area is camera such as a player in a moves from the selected focus area, camera football game where subject automatically focuses on the subject located closest to any of focus lock...viewfinder. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E28NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Focus Area •This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you let the on the is difficult to change the focus...
Nikon Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. or track athlete to ...down/right/left to follow a subject with one focus area. Selected focus area is camera such as a player in a moves from the selected focus area, camera football game where subject automatically focuses on the subject located closest to any of focus lock...viewfinder. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E28NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Focus Area •This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you let the on the is difficult to change the focus...