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  • Page 1 Nikon N80QD 1#"_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Preparation

    Nomenclature Lens release button Exposure mode (P.50)! Custom Setting(P. 70)/ ISO film speed select dial Film advance mode selector (P. 37) Accessory shoe (P. 79) compensation C}\UU';:'UIIC button LCD panel (P. 4) Self-timer 68)/ AF assist illuminator (P.43)/ Red-Eye Reduction I Film...
  • Page 3 N80QD. The N80QD. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. (P. 66) camera back of the N80 differs from the AE-UAF-L (Auto Exposure[P'S8)1 Autofocus Lock 44)) button Metering system selector (P. 48) Focus area selector (P. 42) AF Area mode selector...

  • Page 4: Lcd

    Flexible Program (P. 51) OX indication Flash sync mode • The illustrations are fully labeled for About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Nikon Advanced Focusing convenient Vari-Brite Focus brackets at selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy...
  • Page 5 • Viewfinder Display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area (P. Focus (focus area) Spot (P. 49) Focus area Multiple exposure (P. 63)/ AE-L (Auto exposure lock) indicator CAUTION: About viewfinder The viewfinder will be dark of fresh batteries. This is not a malfunction (P.

  • Page 6: Command Dials

    Command Dials • NSO/NSOQD's Main- combination with other modes. " Basic Operation" immediately with NBO/ Auto Exposure Bracketing button Flash sync mode button • Film • Setting film speed • Exposure • Performing Flexible Program Program • Setting shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode' •...
  • Page 7 • Setting/canceling Auto Bracketing • Setting number of shots and compensating EV value in Bracketing Custom Setting • Selecting menu number of Custom Setting • Selecting and making Custom Setting • Flash • Selecting flash sync mode • Setting flash exposure compensation value Ii': Shutter speed can...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N80/N80QO-a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part Get to know your N80/ thoroughly before using it. handy. Main features of the N80/N80QO: • SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced •...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    ..lens, film, focusing, for SLR from lens to exposure functions "Basic Operation" refer to the detailed N80/ N80QD's ........Shutter ..32 ...
  • Page 11 Exposure Metering System Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Auto-Multi Program (Flexi ble Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Manual Exposure Mode ... Auto Exposure lock ..Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing .. Multiple Exposure ... long Time Exposure Diopter Adjustment/lCD Illuminator Depth-of-Field...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    About This Manual BASIC OPERATION Install Battedes and Check Batte,}, Power Mount Lens Load Film Set Focus Mode, and Focus Area Set Metering System and Exposure Mode Hold Camera and Focus Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Using Built-In Speedlight P.16-17 18-19 P.20-21...
  • Page 13 Detailed 0 eration and Notes on Batteries Not., Batt.".' Leo. Compat'bmty Rim ...•...•... p. 36-37 Autofocus 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 Manual Focus (P.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ••••••••••••••••• This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations when using Auto-Multi Program modes explained in this section cover most of your shooting situations. Shooting modes/functions explained in th is section are as follows: Lens attached Film speed setting Film advance mode AF Area mode...

  • Page 16: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power

    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power CR123A or DL type 3V lithium other power 96.) Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. Insert batteries with the positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover .
  • Page 17 Check pOints Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes When replacing batteries, replace both batteries at the same the same brand. We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when traveling.

  • Page 18: Mount Lens

    Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. Check the lens type. CPU contacts of CPU CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor with aperture ring G-type Nikkor Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body.
  • Page 19 Check points Use a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all of functions. (See page 34 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure turn the power switch off lens. When attaching the Avoid direct sunlight With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G- type), set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock.

  • Page 20: Load Film

    Load Film Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX- coded film, automatically When the camera is turned on, film is loaded and the camera back closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame. Turn the power switch on, confirm that the film speed setting is set to 100, then open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever.
  • Page 21 Check pOints change film speed see pages 36-37. Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack, then gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed.

  • Page 22: Set Focus Mode, Af Area Mode And Focus Area

    Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area Set the focus mode to S (Single Servo AF), AF Area mode to [] (Single Area AF) and focus area to center. Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). •...
  • Page 23 Check points Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is set to S or C. With the focus mode set at S (Single Servo AF), the shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus. See pages 38-42 for details regarding focus mode, AF Area mode and focus area.

  • Page 24: Set Metering System And Exposure Mode

    Set Metering System and Exposure Mode Set metering system to :.: (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to Program). Set the metering system selector to :.: (Matrix Metering). • Matrix Metering indication • The frame is divided into 10 segments in Matrix Metering, and data from each segment type Nikkor lens automatically activates 3D Matrix Metering...
  • Page 25 Three metering systems-the N80/N80QD Weighted and Spot Metering Four exposure modes-the N80/N80QD features Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto modes. Each exposure mode provides a choice of exposure controls for various shooting situations. See step 5.2 for a summary of each exposure mode and its reference page for operating instructions and details .

  • Page 26: Hold Camera And Focus

    Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on subject and when in focus, causes. to appear the viewfinder. Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
  • Page 27 Check points --------~--------------------------------------- Diopter adjustment (page 66) enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area by using the focus area selector (page 42) or use focus lock (page N80QD only: You can imprint date and/or time on your photos/ negatives (page 90).

  • Page 28: Confirm Indications In Viewfinder And Release Shutter

    Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Confirm that. indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. Camera automatically tracks subject moving (page 88). Confirm indications pressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/2 steps.) •...
  • Page 29 Check points Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the other warning indications When you reach the end of the film roll For mid-roll rewind see page For self-timer operation When the camera back is opened before the film is completely rewound (before blinks), warning indication (blinking...

  • Page 30: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Using Built-In Speedlight When the subject shutter speed is slower than 1/60 sec., use the built-in Speedlight to avoid picture blur. Speedlight photography is also suitable for shooting backlit subjects. Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release the Speed light. The Speed light starts charging automatically .
  • Page 31 Check pOints The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of Using 0- or G-type Nikkor lens enables Balanced Fill-Flash. (For details, see page 78.) sure to remove (or store) the Some lenses have limitations using the built-in cause vignetting.

  • Page 32: About Metering System And Exposure

    About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are pictures. Knowing widen your photographic expression • Metering System As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important.

  • Page 33: Detailed Operation

    DETAILED OPERATION ••••••••••••••••• This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions-including lens, film focus, exposure and other functions.

  • Page 34: Lens Compatibility

    CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the N80/N80QD The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the N80/ N80QD (otherwise camera • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses •...
  • Page 35 • Types of CPU lenses ::::;: AutolocU5 Lens/accessories O-type Nikkor*3, G-type Nikkor, AF-S, AF-I Nikkor '" Micro-Nikkor .>< 8Smm 1 /2.80*4 .>< AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter*6 => c... Non-O /G -type Nikkor (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) AI-P Nikkor AI-S AI type Nikkor, Series-E AI-modified...

  • Page 36: Film (Film Speed, Mid-Roll Rewind , Film Advance Mode, Etc.)

    Film • Setting and confirming film speed Set the exposure mode/ISO film speed select dial to ISO and rotate the Main-Command Dial to set film speed in use. • Film speed can be set to the Main-Command Dial. When a film is reinstalled ID:!.
  • Page 37 • If film does not start to rewind or film rewind • When battery power is very rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll blink the LCD panel. In this batteries, then turn the power switch on and rewind fi lm again . •...

  • Page 38: Autofocus (Single Servo Af, Continuous Servo Af)

    Lutotocus • Focus mode selector • Set focus mode selector to (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority) the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed. S: Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority The shutter can only be released when in focus indicator. appears in the viewfinder release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus subject that has been moving, the camera continuously focuses on a...
  • Page 39 AF Area Mode • Autofocus operation lets you select Single Area AF that uses one focus area selected or Dynamic Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode. • appears when the Single Area AF is selected and Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated) appears when Dynamic AF is selected in...
  • Page 40 AF Area • Dynamic AF Mode with • The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject. Focus is always achieved at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid out- of-focus pictures •...

  • Page 41: Af Area Mode

    Dynamic AF Mode with Closest mode, in Single Servo When the AF Area Mode selected in combination • In Single Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode initial setting. Dynamic AF Mode • In Continuous Servo activated in initial setting Dynamic 73). Focusing Focus obtained only...

  • Page 42: Focus Area

    Focus Area • This camera's five focus select among them your desired composition. They reliably use of focus lock (page Rotate the AF Area mode selector to select Single Area AF [] or Dynamic AF • Focus area cannot be selected in Priority page 40).

  • Page 43: Af-Assist Illuminator

    AF-Assist Illuminator • When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. • AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is Single Servo center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated...

  • Page 44: Focus Lock (Single Servo Af, Continuous Servo Af)

    Focus Lock • Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed outside of the N80/N80QD's five focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page Focus lock is operated differently in Single Servo...
  • Page 45 In Continuous Servo Confirm focus indicator. then (while keeping shutter release button lightly pressed) press the. button. • Focus is locked as long as the. button is kept pressed remove your finger from the shutter release button mode, exposure is also locked in this case (page I I: Only focus can be set to lock when"...

  • Page 46: Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected

    Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected • Autofocus may not work as expected in the following such situations focus manually focus on a different lock (page 44) then recompose using the subject located at the same Low-contrast scenes example, where the same color as a wall or...

  • Page 47: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus • Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to • Set the focus mode selector to M lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 46) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens...

  • Page 48: Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot)

    Exposure Metering System • Three choices metering your subject. Rotate the metering system selector to select the desired metering (r.~ • When a metering system is • Metering systems cannot • Metering systems and characteristics of each 1Wl: Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Matrix Metering Matrix Sensor.
  • Page 49 Center-Weighted Metering [00]: Center-Weighted Metering 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful exposure on a specific area L-J: Spot Metering Nearly 100% of the meter's sensitivity area (approx. of entire frame) within the selected focus area of the viewfinder.

  • Page 50: Shooting In Each Exposure Mode

    Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that correct for any shooting situation. Suited for situations such as when taking a snapshot, where you want to concentrate only on the shutter release opportunity.
  • Page 51 Flexible Program In Auto-Multi Program, by the Main-Command Dial change combination aperture while maintaining speed correct exposure. With this function shoot in Auto-Multi Program as though you were shooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority panel when the Flexible Program is used. To Program, rotate the Main-Command Dial until exposure...

  • Page 52: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued • S: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed (30-1 /4000 camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct high shutter speeds, motion of a fast-moving slower speeds you can create a motion effect.
  • Page 53 Set the shutter speed (30-114000 sec.) by rotating the Main-Command Dial. Ie: Shutter speed can be set to change with SUb-Command Dial !!I1ffiI (page 74). Compose picture, • When the subject is too dark or indications will appear in the LCD panel or exposure display will also indicate the amount of •...

  • Page 54: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Shooting in Each Exposure • A: Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture manually. camera selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of 88), you can sharpen the background and foreground or blur the background.
  • Page 55 Set the aperture by rotating the SUb-Command Dial. Aperture can be set to Compose picture, focus and shoot. • When the subject will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder. (Electronic analog display will also indicate the amount of under- or overexposure.) •...

  • Page 56: Manual Exposure Mode

    Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued .M: Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed and aperture manually. exposure display produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Exposure (Bulb) can exposure mode. Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select M. NOTE: Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set the aperture ring minimum (largest...
  • Page 57 Set the shutter speed and aperture and confirm by looking at the electronic analog exposure display the viewfinder. ',:os r·l • Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial and the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command independently. • Long Time exposure (Bulb) can be set by setting the shutter speed to but b (page 65).

  • Page 58: Auto Exposure Lock

    Auto Exposure Lock • When you want to control the exposure of a specific area within a scene, measure the exposure on the area with Spot or Center-Weighted Metering, press the " button to lock the picture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual. Rotate the metering system selector to select Center- Weighted or Spot Metering .
  • Page 59 • When the Center-Weighted Metering is selected, exposure at diameter circle is locked • In Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo simultaneously (page 44). Make sure to confirm focus indicator. appears viewfinder. Only exposure can be set to be [§!jJ pressed (page While keeping the...

  • Page 60: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation • To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the exposure compensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achieving under- or overexposure. Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure (However in Manual exposure mode, only shutter speed aperture do Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main-...

  • Page 61: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure Bracketing • Auto Exposure Bracketing allow you to shoot in selected compensated EV value (maximum of ±2 exposure selected exposure in shots (two three) is useful selecting exposures after processing contrast in shooting with color slide film and where the latitude of the proper exposure is performed any exposure mode.
  • Page 62 Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued • Rotating the Sub-Command Bracketing button Number of shots and compensated EV value 3F 0.5 +2F 0.5 +2F 2D --2F 0.5 --2F --2F --2F 2.0 3: Bracketing order can be set to change from negative positive EV value (page Compose picture, focus and shoot.

  • Page 63: Multiple Exposure

    Multiple Exposure • Multiple exposure consists subjects in the same of the available exposure Rotate and set the film advance mode selector to while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. ~.f>j:i.' • appears in the Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the button to set the necessary exposure compensation.
  • Page 64 Multiple Exposure-continued Compose picture, confirm focus shoot • The first shot is taken when the shutter release button is fully depressed The film does not advance and multiple exposures can be taken from the second shutter release. • blinks in the viewfinder when the first shot is in the LCD panel and viewfinder do not count up and the counter display blinks .

  • Page 65: Long Time Exposure

    Long Time Exposure • This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars, which require extended exposure of more than 30 sec. The shutter will be open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed of a tripod is recommended.) Rotate the exposure mode select dial (Manual exposure).

  • Page 66: Diopter Adjustment/Lcd Illuminator

    Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator • The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision. • Remove rubber looking through the viewfinder until viewfinder appear sharp. • The adjustable range of eyepiece correction (P.96). NOTE: Using the diopter adjustment lever Since the diopter adjustment careful not to poke yourself...

  • Page 67: Depth-Of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator

    Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator • Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder (see page 88). • Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in Auto-Multi Program or Shutter-Priority Auto down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.

  • Page 68: Self-Timer Operation

    Self-Timer Operation • You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the a tripod or place the timer. Set the film advance mode selector to pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e.

  • Page 69: Custom Setting

    CUSTOM SETTING ••••••••••••••••• Using the Custom Setting feature, you can create a combination of functions that is different from the initial factory settings. The functions listed in this section can be selected with the N80/N80QD.

  • Page 70: Menu/Features Of Custom Setting

    CSM and perform Two-Button Reset (page 76) . • All the Custom Settings are canceled and reset to • Each Custom Setting can be canceled and the number of "initial step 2 above. N80/ displayed in the panel. Rotate the exposure released when exposure mode/Custom CSM.
  • Page 71 • Menu number and Custom Setting options • Refer also to the Custom Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll (page Options: Activated (initial setting) Disabled At initial setting, film rewind is automatically started roll is reached . However, of the film roll but instead film rewind is started by pressing the two film rewind buttons e"...
  • Page 72 Menu/Features of Custom Setting-continued Illumination Options: Automatically illuminated for low light (initial setting) Canceled Always illuminated At initial setting, selected temporarily illuminated in red depending on the subject brightness for easy identification. However, illuminated no matter the subject Focus area selection (page 42) Options: Normal selection (initial setting) Enables successive rotation of focus area selection...
  • Page 73 9. Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AF (page 40) Options: Enabled (initial setting) :: Disabled At initial setting, Dynamic activated when Dynamic Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Single Servo IG.Closest-subject-priority (page 40) Options: Disabled Enabled At initial setting, selecting Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo activate Dynamic...
  • Page 74 Menu/Features of Custom Setting-continued Command Dial functions (pages 53-57) Options: 0: Main-Command Dial for shutter aperture setting (initial setting) Main-Command Dial for shutter Unlike the initial Command Dial functions to select shutter speed and the Main-Command Dial to select aperture (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure 13.Film rewind (pages 29) Options:...
  • Page 75 Ill. Self-timer duration (page 68) Options 2 sec. S: 5 sec. At initial setting, the shutter is released 10 sec. after the shutter release button is fully depressed in self-timer changed to or 20 : l.LCD illuminates by pressing any function button (page 66) Options Disabled (initial setting) Activated...

  • Page 76: Two-Button Reset

    Two-Button Reset • Two-Button Reset lets you original initial settings. Press the simultaneously, and hold them for more than 2 sec . • The LCD turns off momentarily and the following functions are reset original settings with the Function Focus Flexible Program Exposure compensation Auto...
  • Page 77 PHOTOGRAPHY ••••••••••••••••• You can enjoy the excitement of the Nikon NBO/ NBOQO's advanced flash technology by using the built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight. With the you 'll discover the benefits of flash for more picture-taking situations than ever. Make fill-...

  • Page 78: Flash Photography

    3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can be performed with a combination of the N80/N80aD camera and press the shutter release button and before the shutter built-in Speed light will fire by the N80/N80aD's five-segment TIL Multi brightness and contrast. lens with other...

  • Page 79: Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe

    Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Multi-Sensor 8alanced Fill-Flash the 3D Multi-Sensor of the NBO/ NBOQD camera and CPU Nikkor lens other than • Set the camera's exposure mode to any mode other than Manual and metering system to other than Spot when using built-in Speedlight. Standard TIL Flash Standard TTL Flash can be performed with non-CPU Nikkor used with exposure mode set to Manual) With CPU Nikkor...

  • Page 80: Flash Sync Mode Features

    Flash Sync Mode Features • Five flash sync modes are available with the N80/N80QO. Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button Front-Curtain Sync flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal flash photography. The...
  • Page 81 t:J: Rear-Curtain Sync The Speedlight fires at the exposure, turning available of light that follows the flash-illuminated moving subject. When Rear-Curtain Sync is set in Auto-Multi Program Priority Auto exposure automatically set. (With Speed light SB-26, 25 and Speed light's sync mode selector to REAR.) t::J: Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye...

  • Page 82: Using The Built-In Speed Light

    Using the • Operation described or G-type Set the metering system. • Set the metering system Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the flash lock-release rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the button. • Speedlight starts to charge viewfinder when Speed light is fully charged •...
  • Page 83 Confirm appears in the viewfinder, make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • • The shutter cannot be released unless viewfinder. • in the viewfinder blinks indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus or flash shooting distance range and shoot again •...

  • Page 84: Usable Lenses With Built-In Speedlight

    Usable Lenses with Built-In Speed • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight • 28mm to 300mm • Make sure to remove the lens • built-in Speedlight shorter shooting distances, reduce vignetting. • Vignetting occurs at the following zoom lenses, d istance (With color frame are cropped out in film Lens...

  • Page 85: Flash Exposure Compensation

    Flash Exposure Compensation • Flash exposure compensation lets you intentionally change exposure computed highlight the prevent the main subject flash output. Set flash exposure compensation by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the until the desired compensation value appears to +1 EV in 1/2 steps). •...

  • Page 86: Usable Optional Speedlights

    Usable Optional Speed lights .In the table, indicates 0- or G-type Nikkor lenses ® indicates CPU Nikkor lens other than 0- or G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) and - - - Multi- Sensor 6alanced 6alanced (~I,I Speed light Fill-Flash"' .ill_ S6-BOOX, S6-2B12BOX...
  • Page 87 Set the SpeedJight flash mode when using SB-80DX, SB-50DX, manufacturers other than Nikon Other units may damage the camera's electrical see the section camera group I. optional Speedlight. to ISO 1000.

  • Page 88: About Depth Of Field And Focus Tracking

    About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking This camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing is automatically executed by the between focus and depth of field and Focus Tracking are explained in this section • Depth field When focusing depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused.

  • Page 89: Data Back

    DATA BACK ••••••••••••••••• Imprint the date and/or time on photographs with the data back of the Nikon NBGQO. "'II ... - ~'-:. . , . " • • ... ' •...
  • Page 90 Date and Time and I • The N80QD allows you to imprint (24-hour ciock), Month/ any exposure mode). • Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2000, April 21 Push MODE button to select one of the date displays. • Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows: Year/Month/ Day/Month/Year •...
  • Page 91 Push SELECT button so year section starts blinking. • Each time you push the SELECT button the blinking section moves in the order of year, month and indicates the month Push ADJUST • Each time you push the ADJUST button the year section changes as follows (between 1998 to 9B -+99 -+DD •...

  • Page 92: Adj Usting Date And Time And Imprinting Data

    Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data-continued Push MODE button to select Day/Hour/Minute display. Push SELECT button so hour section starts blinking. • Each time you push the SELECT order of hour, minute and: Push ADJUST button to set the hour to Set the minute following steps 6 and 7.
  • Page 93 • To set time to the precise step 8 so : indication blinks. When the actual time coincides with the time you have set, push the ADJUST button (Seconds are not displayed in the LCD paneL) Example: To Set the clock to 13:00. Push the SELECT button so : indication blinks. When the time becomes exactly 13:00:00, push the ADJUST button to start the clock at exactly •...

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous

    ' . ' , " ' " ,,",,'_" ' : ... " ·Y·. ' " MISCELLANEOUS ••••••••••••••••• The Nikon is a high- N80/N80QD performance, precision instrument, designed to deliver superior pictures. You 'll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best possible performance.

  • Page 96: Optional Accessories

    • A wide variety of AF lenses - Micro or DC (Defocus image Control) - Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear- interchange. With the except for the R60 filter. Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon...
  • Page 97 SG-2) is attached is fired simultaneously with the Speed light attached to the N80/N80QO, can also be used. Use the SUA. Oiffuser SG-1 cannot be used contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service • When using the built-in Speedlight of the Monitor Pre-Flash by selecting Soft case (CF-59/CF-60) •...

  • Page 98: Camera Care

    Camera Care • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near with a soft, clean cloth slightly dry it with a dry cloth. may damage the camera.
  • Page 99 • To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak month This will enable you to use the flash for many years. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. long time, remove the batteries leakage.

  • Page 100: Notes On Batteries

    Notes on Batteries WARNING • Use two CR123A or DL 123A lithium batteries two CR123A or • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions. • Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with ends positioned correctly •...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    If this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center. CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor). With a non-CPU lens, set the exposure mode to M and set the...
  • Page 102 Tro ubi es hoot i n LCD panel IViewfinderl End blinks End blinks • blinks H : appears appears appears appears Electronic analog exposure display blinks g-continued Cause • The end of the fil m roll has been reached (When selected).
  • Page 103 N80/N80QD's microcomputer may turn the camera installed batteries. For the same reason each of these cases, to resume on again. Or, remove and reinstall the Cause •...
  • Page 104 Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled Exposure modes Picture format Lens mount Nikon F Lens • • PC exposure tilting the lens • functions except • AI-P Nikkor: All functions possible • IX-Nikkor: Cannot be used •...
  • Page 105 Lens aperture Instant-return Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 • Detection Lens servo • Single Servo AF • Focus Tracking Servo Focus area One of AFArea mode • Single • Dynamic AF avai lable) Focus lock Focus release button in...
  • Page 106 ecifications-continued Shutter Electronically Release terminal Available Shutter speeds • • In • Sync contact X-contact only; Built-in Speedlight Activated by pressing Speedlight lock-release 12/40 speed Flash control Controlled • Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Fill-Flash • Standard TIL • Film • See pages Flash sync mode...
  • Page 107 Film advance • Automatic • Film shutter speed [[J: Film rewind • Automatic rewind • Rewind High-speed film rewind: approx. Quiet film rewind: Multiple exposure Activated using film panel information indication, (illuminator built-in) exposure compensation Exposure Program frame Date/time imprint Built-in function month;...
  • Page 108 SpecificationS-continued Usable number of 36 exposure film rolls per set of two fresh Without 3V lithium batteries With flash of all After lightly pressing the shutter release button for an AF Zoom-Nikkor speed sec., Without flash With flash for half After lightly pressing the shutter release button for an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-1 05mm f/3.5-4.50 IF infinity...
  • Page 109 (7) Auto (9) Closest-subject-priority (10) (11) (12) Command (13) (14) (15) Time (16) (17) LCD (18) Two-Button Reset Pressi more (with Dimensions N80: N80QD: Approx. Weight N80: (without batteries) N80QD: Optional exclusive Battery Pack accessories specifications apply when (20°C/68°F). Specifications...

  • Page 110: Index

    Index AF Area mode AF-Assist IIluminator ... 27, Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode Auto Exposure Bracketing ... Auto Exposure Lock Autofocus ..Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TIL Multi Sensor Auto-Multi Program Center-Weighted Metering Continuous shooting ..Continuous Servo AF ...
  • Page 111 LCD illuminator Long Time Exposure (Bulb) Manual exposure mode Manual focus ..Manual focus with electronic Matrix Metering ..Maximum aperture Minimum aperture Monitor Pre-Flash .. Multiple exposure Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Ready-light ... 30, 79, 82-83, Rear-Curtain Sync ...

  • Page 112: Custom Setting Menu

    Custom Setting Menu Function Automatic film rewind at the end of film • roll Reset to OX film speed setting for new film Bracketing order On-Demand Grid Lines superimposition display Illumination for superimposition Focus area selection Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button lightly pressed Auto film loading when camera back is...
  • Page 113 Function Command Dial functions Film rewind Multiple exposure 1' - 1 Time delay for auto meter-switch-off Self-timer duration ,.., LCD illuminates by pressing any function button AF-Assist Illuminator activation To create Custom Setting: Rotate the Main-Command Command Dial to select desired option Main-Command Sub-Command Dial for (initial...
  • Page 116 No reproduction in any form of this manual whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews) written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG ., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331 may be made without...

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