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  • Page 1 Nikon Nikon F80D F80S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Nomenclature Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (1 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 2: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Display

    The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and slower response time at low temperatures. On the other hand, the LCD in the Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display tends to turn lighter at high temperatures and darker with slower response time at low temperatures.

  • Page 3: Command Dials

    See "Basic Operation" on pages 15 to 31 if you want to start shooting immediately with F80/F80D/F80S's basic mode. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (3 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Main-Command Dial (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) (page 74). Introduction •Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F80/F80D/F80S—a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (4 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 5 Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F80/F80D/F80S's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F80/F80D/F80S's performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories. Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, metering, exposure and shooting in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to take pictures.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode .............52-53 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ...........54-55 Manual Exposure Mode ................56-57 Auto Exposure Lock..................58-59 Exposure Compensation ...................60 Auto Exposure Bracketing ................61-62 Multiple Exposure..................63-64 Long Time Exposure..................65 Dioptre Adjustment/LCD Illuminator..............66 Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (6 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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 Manual BASIC OPERATION P. 15-31 Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (7 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 8 Depth-of- Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator..........P. 67 Self-Timer Operation ................P. 66 Custom Setting....................69-75 Two-Button Reset....................P. 76 Data Back....................P. 89-94 Flash Photography (About Flash Photography/Accessory Shoe/ Ready-Light/Flash Sync Mode Features/Using the Built-In Speedlight/ Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (8 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    The shooting modes explained in this section cover most of your shooting situations. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (9 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 10 • For F80D/F80S only: Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. After installing batteries for the first time, set the date and time (page 90). 1.4 Lightly press the shutter release button to activate Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (10 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 11 - blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. See page 34 for a non- CPU lens. 2.2 Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (11 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 12 BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.) 3 Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX- coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (12 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 13 3.3 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. Film automatically advances to the first frame. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (13 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 14: Set Focus Mode, Af Area Mode And Focus Area

    • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 27). 4.2 Set the AF Area mode selector to [ ] (Single Area AF). Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (14 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 15: Set Metering System And Exposure Mode

    4.4 Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to lock focus area. • When the focus area is locked, pressing the focus area selector does not change the focus area. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (15 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 16 Auto P. 52 camera selects the correct aperture. "Freeze" the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter speed or "blur" the subject using a slower speed. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (16 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 17: Hold Camera And Focus

    1/60 sec. NOTE: Composing frame______________________ This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 92% of the image actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (17 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 18: Confirm Indications In Viewfinder And Release Shutter

    Camera automatically tracks subject that has been moving (page 88). 7.1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (18 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 19 For self-timer operation, see page 68. 7.3 Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll. 7.4 Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (19 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 20: Using Built-In Speedlight

    NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight again. Check points Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (20 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 21: About Metering System And Exposure

    Using D-type Nikkor lenses, the F80/F80D/ F80S camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine correct exposure. See page 48. Exposure Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (21 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 22: Detailed Operation

    • K2 ring • ED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174041 -174180) •ED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174031-174127) • 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001-300490) • 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (22 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 23: Film (Film Speed, Mid-Roll Rewind, Film Advance Mode, Etc.)

    Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11, Auto Ring BR-4 and K1 Ring. Film •Setting and confirming film speed Set the exposure mode/ISO film speed select dial to ISO Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (23 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 24 • If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • Film advance mode Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release to select film advance mode. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (24 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 25: Autofocus (Single Servo Af, Continuous Servo Af)

    •Autofocus operation lets you select Single Area AF that uses one focus area selected or Dynamic AF that also utilises the other four focus areas. Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (25 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
  • Page 26 In this case, use Single Area AF. • Autofocus modes The following focusing operations can be executed with combinations of the focus mode and AF Area mode. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (26 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...
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  • Page 28: Focus Area

    Selected focus area is indicated (momentarily in red when the subject is dark, page 4) in the viewfinder. Selected focus area is also indicated in the LCD panel. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (28 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM]...

  • Page 29: Af-Assist Illuminator

    (page 46). Focus lock is operated differently in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF. 1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (29 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 30: Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected

    (page 47) or focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 44) then recompose. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (30 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 31: Manual Focus

    For example, when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in shadow. Manual Focus • Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (31 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 32: Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot)

    • Metering systems and characteristics of each are as follows: Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a 10-segment Matrix Sensor. With D-type Nikkor lenses, 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering automatically activates, applying scene brightness, scene Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (32 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 33: Shooting In Each Exposure Mode

    Suited for situations such as when taking a snapshot, where you want to concentrate only on the shutter release opportunity. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program, exposure Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (33 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 34: Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (Flexible Program, Program Chart)

    The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure mode. —— With ISO 100, lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF 50mm f/1.4D). Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (34 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 35 • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, f- - blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. In this case, set the exposure mode to Manual (page 56) and set/confirm aperture with the lens Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (35 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 36 (page 83). •Aperture-Priority Auto can only be selected with CPU Nikkor lens (page 34). 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select A. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (36 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 37 With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be set in Manual exposure mode. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (37 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 38 The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications: 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (38 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 39 • In Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF, focus is also locked simultaneously (page 44). Make sure to confirm focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (39 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 40: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allow you to shoot in selected compensated EV value (maximum of ±2 ev) shifting from the automatically set proper Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (40 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 41 • See the table on the next page for the combinations of the number of shots and compensated EV value. Auto Exposure Bracketing—continued 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Compensated shutter speed and aperture values are displayed during shooting. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (41 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 42: Multiple Exposure

    Multiple exposure since more than one image is exposed in the same frame. Number of Compensation exposures value -1.0 EV Three -1.5 EV Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (42 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 43: Long Time Exposure

    • Use the LCD illuminator (page 66) to view the LCD panel in the dark. 2 Rotate the Main-Command Dial to select buLb and rotate the Sub-Command Dial to set the aperture. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (43 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 44: Dioptre Adjustment/Lcd Illuminator

    • Displays in the LCD panel can be confirmed in the dark with the LCD illuminator. 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). Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (44 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 45: Self-Timer Operation

    2 Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. • Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (45 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 46: Custom Setting

    • Each Custom Setting can be cancelled and reset to initial setting by selecting the number of "initial setting" (e.g. 0 with Custom Setting menu number 1) at step 2 above. Menu number and Custom Setting options Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (46 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 47 With this option, focus area can be switched to the opposite position without pressing the opposite position on the focus area selector. 7. Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 58) Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (47 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 48 12.Command Dial functions (pages 50-57) Options: 0: Main-Command Dial for shutter speed; Sub-Command Dial for aperture setting (initial setting) 1: Main-Command Dial for aperture; Sub-Command Dial for shutter speed setting Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (48 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 49 AF-Assist Illuminator of the camera automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. However, it can be changed not to turn on (autofocus may Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (49 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 50: Two-Button Reset

    P, S, A or M: Function Condition Focus area Centre Flexible Program Cancelled Exposure Cancelled compensation Auto Exposure Lock Cancelled Auto Exposure/Flash Cancelled Exposure Bracketing Flash Sync mode Front-curtain sync Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (50 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 51: Flash Photography

    3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (with Distance Information and Monitor Pre-Flash) Other CPU Nikkor lens Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (except AF Nikkor for (with Monitor Pre-Flash)* F3AF) Non-CPU Nikkor lens Standard TTL Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (51 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 52: Accessory Shoe/Ready-Light

    F80S without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety-lock which prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safety-lock pin (i.e. SB-28/ 28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (52 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 53: Flash Sync Mode Features

    Speedlight's sync mode selector to NORMAL.) Normally, the camera's shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. for flash photography in Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (53 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 54 • With some lenses, light from the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not reach the subject's eyes. In some cases, red-eye effect may not be reduced Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (54 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 55: Using The Built-In Speedlight

    1/125 sec. and the flash is fired (or attached optional Speedlight is turned on). In this case, 125 appears in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed display blinks in the LCD panel. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (55 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 56: Usable Lenses With Built-In Speedlight

    Example: When f/2.8 is selected with ISO 100 film using the camera's built-in Speedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance will be; 12/2.8 = approx. 4.2m Usable Lenses with Built-in Speedlight Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (56 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 57 • Al 28-45mm f/4.5 (28mm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, at 1m or longer shooting distance) •Al-modified 50-300mm f/4.5 (200mm or longer focal length) Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (57 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 58: Flash Exposure Compensation

    2 Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the flash lock-release button, and set the flash sync mode and exposure mode. Usable Optional Speedlights Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (58 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 59 • Even when the optional Speedlight with the AF-Assist Illuminator is attached, AF-Assist Illuminator does not emit light unless the conditions for AF-Assist Illumination are met (page 43). Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (59 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 60: About Depth Of Field And Focus Tracking

    S, A or M. NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon_____ Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase.

  • Page 61: Databack

    DATA BACK Imprint the date and/or time on photographs with the data back of the Nikon F80D or F80S, and also shooting data between frames (F80S only). Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data •The F80D and F80S allow you to imprint Year/Month/Day,...
  • Page 62 • Each time you push the SELECT button, the blinking section moves in the order of hour, minute and : (colon). 7 Push ADJUST button to set the hour to "15". Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (62 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 63 IS032-3200. • Data imprint indicator - blinks for approx. two to three sec. immediately after the shutter is released (when a film is loaded). Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (63 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 64: Imprinting Shooting Data (F80S Only)

    Speedlight are available for the F80/F80D/F80S. Battery Pack MB-16 • With the Battery Pack MB-16, four 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium. NiCd or Ni-MH batteries can be used to power the F80/F80D/F80S, Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (64 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 65 Micro or DC (Defocus image Control) — is available for the F80/F80D/F80S. Filtres • Nikon filtres can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear- interchange. With the F80/F80D/F80S, the filtre factor need not be considered except for the R60 filtre. Compensate exposure +1 EV when using the R60.

  • Page 66: Camera Care

    •Avoid water or moisture___________________________ Keep the camera away from water or moisture. When using the camera near water, guard against splashes, especially salt water spray. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (66 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 67: Notes On Batteries

    • Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries_______ Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not short, disassemble, heat or charge batteries. Troubleshooting Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (67 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 68 Nikon Troubleshooting—continued Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (68 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it on again. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. Specifications Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (69 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 70 On-Demand Grid Lines able to display Viewfinder Approx. 92% frame coverage Finder Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens set to infinity (at -1.0 magnification Dioptre -1.8 DP to+0.8 DP adjustment Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (70 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 71 • In P, A: 30 to 1/4000 sec. • In S: 30 to 1/4000 sec. (in 1/2 steps) • In M: 30 to 1/4000 sec. (in 1/2 steps), bulb Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (71 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 72 Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button button Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated) Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (72 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 73 Nikon Specifications—continued Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (73 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 74 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor..78-79, 86 Centre-Weighted Metering..32, 35, 49 Continuous shooting ......37 Continuous Servo AF..38, 40-41, 88 CPU Nikkor lens..34-35, 78-79, 84, 86 Custom Setting ....69-75, 112-113 Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (74 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 75 Manual exposure mode...25, 56-57 Manual focus.........46, 47 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder ........47 Matrix Metering....24, 32, 35, 48 Maximum aperture..54, 56, 83, 87, 88 Minimum aperture....18, 50-56, 88 Monitor Pre-Flash........78 Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (75 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 76 3D 10-Segment Matrix Metering ......32, 35, 48 Two-Button Reset........76 Custom Setting Menu Function Options Automatic film rewind at the end 0: Activated (initial setting) of film 1: Disabled roll Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (76 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 77 1: Auto Exposure lock only 2: Autofocus lock only 3: Auto Exposure lock (remains locked until button is pressed again) 4: AF operation only starts by pressing AE- L/AF-L button Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (77 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...
  • Page 78 To create Custom Setting: Set the exposure mode/Custom Setting dial to CSM. Rotate the Main-Command Dial to select menu number and rotate the Sub- command Dial to select desired option number. See pages 70-75 for details. Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (78 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:25 PM]...

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