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Technical Notes / Optional Accessories
Other Accessories
Viewfi nder
eyepiece
accessories
•
Diopter adjustment viewfi nder lenses
: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0,
+0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m
–1
. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not
be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–2.0 to +1.0 m
–1
). Test diopter
adjustment lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.
•
DK-21M magnifying eyepiece
: Increases viewfi nder magnifi cation to approximately 1.10 ×
(50 mm f/1.4 lens at infi nity; –1.0 m
–1
).
•
DG-2 magnifi er
: Magnify the scene displayed in the center of the viewfi nder for close-up
photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other tasks that require added precision.
Eyepiece adapter required (available separately).
•
Eyepiece adapter
: Attach the DG-2 magnifi er to the D80.
•
DR-6 right-angle viewing attachment
: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfi nder
eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfi nder to be viewed from above when the cam-
era is in portrait orientation.
Filters
• Nikon fi lters can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use
Nikon fi lters; other fi lters may interfere with autofocus or electronic range fi nding.
• The D80 can not be used with linear polarizing fi lters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing
fi lter instead.
• The NC and L37C fi lters are recommended for protecting the lens.
• Moiré may occur if a fi lter is used when the subject is framed against a bright light or
when a bright light source is in the frame.
• Center-weighted metering is recommended with fi lters with exposure factors (fi lter
factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S,
ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12).
Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D80. All cards
of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
SanDisk
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
*
, 4 GB
*†
Panasonic
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
*
Toshiba
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB , 2 GB
*
* If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device sup-
ports 2 GB cards.
† SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader
or other device, check that device supports SDHC.
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer for details
on the above cards.
Memory Cards
• Format memory cards in the camera before fi rst use.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from
the camera, turn the camera off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or
while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precau-
tions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not expose to heat, water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
