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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. 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).
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... even for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F80/F80D/F80S's components. Nikon Get to know your F80/F80D/F80S camera, and be sure to read this manual handy. Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it . After becoming familiar with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. "Detailed Operation" explains each operation...
... even for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F80/F80D/F80S's components. Nikon Get to know your F80/F80D/F80S camera, and be sure to read this manual handy. Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it . After becoming familiar with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. "Detailed Operation" explains each operation...
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...AF-Assist Illuminator 43 Focus Lock (Single Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF 44-45 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 46 Manual Focus ...47 Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot 48-49 Shooting in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8. Set ... and Exposure Mode 24-25 6. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. 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. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4....
...AF-Assist Illuminator 43 Focus Lock (Single Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF 44-45 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 46 Manual Focus ...47 Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot 48-49 Shooting in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 8. Set ... and Exposure Mode 24-25 6. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. 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. Mount Lens 18-19 3.Load Film 20-21 4....
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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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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. 44-45), Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected (P. 46), Manual Focus (P. 47) Exposure Metering System (P. 48-49...
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. 44-45), Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected (P. 46), Manual Focus (P. 47) Exposure Metering System (P. 48-49...
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... at S (Single Servo AF), the shutter cannot be released when the subject is locked, pressing the focus area selector does not change the focus area. Nikon • Set the AF Area mode selector firmly. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E15NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] See page 46... for details regarding focus mode, AF Area mode and focus area. Check points Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder (page 42). 4.4 Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to S or...
... at S (Single Servo AF), the shutter cannot be released when the subject is locked, pressing the focus area selector does not change the focus area. Nikon • Set the AF Area mode selector firmly. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E15NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] See page 46... for details regarding focus mode, AF Area mode and focus area. Check points Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder (page 42). 4.4 Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to S or...
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Nikon • Matrix Metering indication ED appears in the... points Three metering systems-the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, CentreWeighted and Spot Metering (page 48). Four exposure modes-the F80/F80D/F80S features Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. See step 5.2...mode Shooting characteristics P Programmed Camera controls shutter speed and Auto P. 50 aperture automatically-allowing you to determine correct exposure. S Shutter-Priority You set desired shutter speed, and the Auto P. 52 camera selects the correct aperture....
Nikon • Matrix Metering indication ED appears in the... points Three metering systems-the F80/F80D/F80S features Matrix, CentreWeighted and Spot Metering (page 48). Four exposure modes-the F80/F80D/F80S features Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. See step 5.2...mode Shooting characteristics P Programmed Camera controls shutter speed and Auto P. 50 aperture automatically-allowing you to determine correct exposure. S Shutter-Priority You set desired shutter speed, and the Auto P. 52 camera selects the correct aperture....
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...; Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use Manual exposure mode when using other exposure modes. Nikon A Aperture-PriorityYou set manually. Also, use your body for shooting at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec. Suitable for situations where...
...; Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use Manual exposure mode when using other exposure modes. Nikon A Aperture-PriorityYou set manually. Also, use your body for shooting at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec. Suitable for situations where...
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Nikon Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. In such situations, exposure compensation is attached Set exposure mode to all camera functions-including lens, film, focus, exposure and other modes are selected, shutter cannot be released.) The camera's exposure meter... functions. set using the Sub-Command Dial when using the lens aperture ring. D-type AF lenses give you access to Manual with this camera. The F80/F80D/F80S offers auto exposure lock (page 58), exposure compensation (page 60) or Auto Exposure Bracketing function (page 61) allowing a...
Nikon Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. In such situations, exposure compensation is attached Set exposure mode to all camera functions-including lens, film, focus, exposure and other modes are selected, shutter cannot be released.) The camera's exposure meter... functions. set using the Sub-Command Dial when using the lens aperture ring. D-type AF lenses give you access to Manual with this camera. The F80/F80D/F80S offers auto exposure lock (page 58), exposure compensation (page 60) or Auto Exposure Bracketing function (page 61) allowing a...
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... position after attaching.) • AS-15 must be attached. '3 This camera is compatible with Camera Holder PA-4. • Do not attach the following accessories to Manual. Film •Setting and confirming film speed Set the exposure mode/ISO film... •10 With exposure mode set to ISO file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E23NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Nikon • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old type ... "6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.80 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm...
... position after attaching.) • AS-15 must be attached. '3 This camera is compatible with Camera Holder PA-4. • Do not attach the following accessories to Manual. Film •Setting and confirming film speed Set the exposure mode/ISO film... •10 With exposure mode set to ISO file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E23NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:24 PM] Nikon • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old type ... "6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.80 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm...
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...;Autofocus may not work as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed. 3 While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 44) then recompose. In...
...;Autofocus may not work as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed. 3 While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 44) then recompose. In...
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... be set manually when the focus mode selector is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other background. Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets For example, when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in a forest. Nikon Low-contrast scenes... For example, where the subject is set to M. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E31NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example...
... be set manually when the focus mode selector is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other background. Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets For example, when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in a forest. Nikon Low-contrast scenes... For example, where the subject is set to M. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E31NofS7I8N) [3C/1.9N/2E00T4 11:39:25 PM] Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example...
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...lens focusing ring until • appears in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of each are available to M. Rotate the metering system selector to M. With D-type Nikkor lenses, 10-...Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is indicated in the viewfinder. Nikon • Set the focus mode selector to suit the lighting for your subject. Use Manual focus in focus. The Electronic Rangefinder can be released anytime. Exposure Metering System •...
...lens focusing ring until • appears in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of each are available to M. Rotate the metering system selector to M. With D-type Nikkor lenses, 10-...Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is indicated in the viewfinder. Nikon • Set the focus mode selector to suit the lighting for your subject. Use Manual focus in focus. The Electronic Rangefinder can be released anytime. Exposure Metering System •...
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...panel. • HI: Use ND filtre. • Lo: Use Speedlight. Camera's exposure meter cannot be released. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E34NofS7I8N) ...the following warning indications will appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be used. Nikon compensation (page 60) or auto exposure bracketing (page 61). • Programmed Auto can only be ... • When a non-CPU lens is too dark or bright, one of a CPU Nikkor lens to Manual (page 56) and set/confirm aperture with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF...
...panel. • HI: Use ND filtre. • Lo: Use Speedlight. Camera's exposure meter cannot be released. file:///D|/CAMEDRAisRtrEiPbAuIRt/eNdikobnyF8W0/FW80W.ht.mL(E34NofS7I8N) ...the following warning indications will appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be used. Nikon compensation (page 60) or auto exposure bracketing (page 61). • Programmed Auto can only be ... • When a non-CPU lens is too dark or bright, one of a CPU Nikkor lens to Manual (page 56) and set/confirm aperture with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF...
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...) and set/confirm aperture with CPU Nikkor lens Always set your desired shutter speed (30-1/4000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to manually set the aperture ring of a fast-moving subject; Nikon •There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed. • In Matrix Metering...
...) and set/confirm aperture with CPU Nikkor lens Always set your desired shutter speed (30-1/4000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to manually set the aperture ring of a fast-moving subject; Nikon •There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed. • In Matrix Metering...
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Camera's exposure meter cannot be selected with CPU Nikkor lens (page 34). 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to set the desired aperture manually. or overexposure.) • HI: Select higher shutter speed. If the warning indication... If the warning indication still remains on , use ND filtre. • Lo: Select a slower shutter speed. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for details. • If bulb is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling bulb,...By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of under- Nikon aperture ring.
Camera's exposure meter cannot be selected with CPU Nikkor lens (page 34). 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to set the desired aperture manually. or overexposure.) • HI: Select higher shutter speed. If the warning indication... If the warning indication still remains on , use ND filtre. • Lo: Select a slower shutter speed. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for details. • If bulb is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling bulb,...By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of under- Nikon aperture ring.
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... minimum (largest f-number). • When the lens is not set both shutter speed and aperture manually. Camera's exposure meter cannot be released. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued •M: Manual Enables you can be set /confirm aperture with CPU Nikkor lens Always set the aperture ring of under... LCD panel or viewfinder. (Electronic analog exposure display will also indicate the amount of a CPU Nikkor lens to Manual (page 56) and set in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be used. Nikon NOTE: Minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring. blinks in...
... minimum (largest f-number). • When the lens is not set both shutter speed and aperture manually. Camera's exposure meter cannot be released. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued •M: Manual Enables you can be set /confirm aperture with CPU Nikkor lens Always set the aperture ring of under... LCD panel or viewfinder. (Electronic analog exposure display will also indicate the amount of a CPU Nikkor lens to Manual (page 56) and set in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be used. Nikon NOTE: Minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring. blinks in...
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... Auto, aperture in ShutterPriority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode differ. • In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are displayed during shooting. Nikon exposure (or selected exposure in shooting with colour slide film and where the ... useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with Bracketed exposures after processing the film, when the subject has pronounced contrast in Manual exposure mode) for the combinations of the number of shots (two or three) each time the shutter is used.
... Auto, aperture in ShutterPriority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode differ. • In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are displayed during shooting. Nikon exposure (or selected exposure in shooting with colour slide film and where the ... useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with Bracketed exposures after processing the film, when the subject has pronounced contrast in Manual exposure mode) for the combinations of the number of shots (two or three) each time the shutter is used.
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...depressed. (Use of a tripod is recommended.) 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select M (Manual exposure). • Use of a tripod is not recommended. Using the optional cable release (page 97...attached to the release terminal instead of pressing the shutter release button with your finger also reduces camera shake. • Use the LCD illuminator (page 66) to view the LCD panel in...and near the end of a film roll so multiple exposure is recommended to set the aperture. Nikon Four Eight or Nine -2.0 EV -3.0 EV • Test shooting is recommended since the compensation actually...
...depressed. (Use of a tripod is recommended.) 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select M (Manual exposure). • Use of a tripod is not recommended. Using the optional cable release (page 97...attached to the release terminal instead of pressing the shutter release button with your finger also reduces camera shake. • Use the LCD illuminator (page 66) to view the LCD panel in...and near the end of a film roll so multiple exposure is recommended to set the aperture. Nikon Four Eight or Nine -2.0 EV -3.0 EV • Test shooting is recommended since the compensation actually...
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... careful not to poke yourself in the eye with the LCD illuminator. Dioptre Adjustment/LCD llluminator •The finder dioptre enables near- 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 the shutter locks (page...
... careful not to poke yourself in the eye with the LCD illuminator. Dioptre Adjustment/LCD llluminator •The finder dioptre enables near- 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 the shutter locks (page...