Self-Timer Operation; Custom Setting - Nikon F80 Instruction Manual

Self-T imer Operation
Self-T imer Operation
You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use
a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-
timer.
1
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. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus
in Single Servo AF).
• To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with
the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with your hand before pressing
the shutter release button to prevent interference and achieve correct
exposure from stray light.
• Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus
mode.
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
self-timer indicator LED will blink for 8 sec. and then illuminate for 2 sec.
before the shutter is released.
• To cancel the self-timer, set the film advance mode selector to a position
other than .
• When is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is
controlled to approx. 1/8-1/15 sec.
: The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2, 5, or 20 sec.
(page 75).
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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 F80/F80D/F80S.
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