First Steps; Attaching A Lens - Nikon D80 Manual

First Steps

Attaching a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed.
1
Turn the camera off .
2
Remove the rear cap from the lens.
Remove the camera body cap.
3
Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the
mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the
camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction
shown until it clicks into place.
If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A
(autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority).
Detaching Lenses
Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold
the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the camera
body cap and rear lens cover.
Aperture Ring
If the lens is equipped with an aperture ring (
f/-number). See the lens manual for details.
45, 117), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest
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