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Eyepiece correction lenses

• Eyepiece correction lenses enable near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust
the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision, and can be attached easily by
inserting onto the viewfinder eyepiece. Nine optional eyepiece correction
lenses provide viewfinder dioptre settings of -5, -4, -3. -2. , +0.5, +1. +2 and
+3 DP (combined dioptre with setting on camera body). We recommend that
you actually look through the viewfinder with various correction lenses
attached before making a purchase, since viewfinder dioptre differs from one
person to another. Use the optional eyepiece correction lens when you need
eyepiece correction over -1.8 to +0.8 DP that can be adjusted using the
F80/F80D/F80S's dioptre adjustment lever.

Lenses

• A wide variety of lenses — 16mm to 600mm wideangle, telephoto, zoom.
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 ex1 EV when using the R60.
Note that when special filtres available from manufacturers other than Nikon
are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly.

• Use circular-polarising filtre C-PL instead of polarising filtre Polar. The linear
polarising filtre cannot be used with the F80/F80D/F80S.

• Use NC filtre when using the filtre to protect the lens.

• Moire may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright light
source is in the frame. In this case, remove the filtre before shooting.

Cable release AR-3

. When the Cable Release AR-3 is attached to the release terminal of the F80/
F80D/F80S, camera shake can be reduced when shooting with slow shutter
speed such as in night scene photography, astronomical photography or
close-up photography.

Speedlight SB-28/SB-27

• Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese
batteries with a guide number of 36 (SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm
zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Optional external power source
SD-7 and SD-8A or Power Bracket SK-6 (SB-28 only) can also be used.

. 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, which enables natural-looking overall
exposures and a better balance between ambient light and the fill-flash (even
when a highly reflective object is located within the frame or the background is
non-reflective), is compatible with the SB-28/SB-27. Also, the AF Assist
Illuminator enables autofocus operation in a dark environment.

• Automatic power zoom continuously changes the zoom-head position
according to the lens' focal length. Also, a variety of flashes, including Slow
Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, non-TTL Auto Flash or manual flash are compatible
with the SB-28/SB-27. With SB-28, Repeating Flash is also available.

Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 (with SG-2)

•TTL multi-flash, where a Speedlight to which Wireless Slave Flash Controller
SU-4 (with SG-2) is attached is fired simultaneously with the Speedlight attached
to the F80/F80D/F80S, can also be used. Use the Diffuser SG-2 supplied with
the SU-4. The Diffuser SG-1 cannot be used. If the SG-1 is supplied with your
SU-4, contact an authorised Nikon dealer or service centre.

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Page 1: ...Nikon F80 F80D F80S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Nomenclature Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 1 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 24 PM ...

Page 2: ...dvanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of On Demand Grid Lines The grid lines can be displayed by using Custom Setting Menu 4 page 71 These grids assist you in composing the frame in taking landscape pictures or in shifting tilting PC Nikkor lenses Due to characteristics of the LCD used in the Vari Brite Focus Area display system a thin line outside the selected focus area may ...

Page 3: ...s not a malfunction Command Dials The F80 F80D F80S s Main and Sub Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select set various functions or modes See Basic Operation on pages 15 to 31 if you want to start shooting immediately with F80 F80D F80S s basic mode Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 3 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 24 PM ...

Page 4: ...ode and aperture with the 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 4 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 24 PM ...

Page 5: ...d dealer or service centre at least once every two years Using your camera correctly The Nikon F80 F80D F80S s performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet 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 whe...

Page 6: ...d film advance mode etc 36 37 Autofocus Single Servo AF Continuous Servo AF 38 AF Area Mode 39 41 Focus Area 42 AF Assist Illuminator 43 Focus Lock Single Servo AF Continuous Servo AF 44 45 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 46 Manual Focus 47 Exposure Metering System Matrix Centre Weighted Spot 48 49 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode 50 57 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode Flexible Prog...

Page 7: ... in Speedlight 84 Flash Exposure Compensation 85 Usable Optional Speedlights 86 87 About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking 88 DATABACK 89 94 Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data 90 93 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 1...

Page 8: ...Each Exposure Mode P 50 57 Auto Exposure Lock P 58 59 Exposure Compensation P 60 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 61 62 Multiple Exposure P 63 64 Long Time Exposure P 65 Dioptre Adjustment LCD Illuminator P 66 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 Rea...

Page 9: ...gs for most common picture taking situations when using Programmed Auto exposure mode 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 9 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 24 PM ...

Page 10: ...ing For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries see page 108 Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 6 sec after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused All indications in the viewfinder turn off For F80D F80S only Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date After installing batteries for the first time s...

Page 11: ...dy Position lens in the camera s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place Be sure not to touch the lens release button When the lens is not attached or when a non CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on f blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released Se...

Page 12: ...ens take care not to press the lens release button Avoid direct sunlight when attaching detaching the lens 2 3 Detaching the lens Push and hold the lens release button then turn the lens clockwise When camera is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached be sure to attach the supplied body cap page 3 or optional body cap BF 1A BF 1 body cap cannot be ...

Page 13: ...ndex mark NOTE Loading removing film Shutter curtains are very thin Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader Check points To change film speed with DX coded film or select film advance mode 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 3 3 Hold the f...

Page 14: ...e to S Single Servo AF AF Area mode to Single Area AF and focus area to centre 4 1 Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 14 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 24 PM ...

Page 15: ...the focus area selector lock lever and select centre focus area with the focus area selector Pressing the focus area selector up down right left shifts the focus area toward the desired direction Press the focus area selector while the exposure metre is on page 42 Selected focus area is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder page 42 4 4 Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to lock focus ar...

Page 16: ...ogrammed Auto Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto and Manual exposure 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 Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics P Programmed Auto P 50 Ca...

Page 17: ... and when the subject is in focus causes to appear in the viewfinder 6 1 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 Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera or lens Camera shake and shutter speed___________________ Preventing camera shake is c...

Page 18: ...lease button The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows appears Subject is in focus blinks Unable to focus using autofocus With dark subjects the camera s AF Assist Illuminator page 43 is automatically activated to guide autofocus 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 l...

Page 19: ...released the film automatically advances to the next frame and the next shot can be taken Check points Focus shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder If any other warning indications appear see page 101 When you reach the end of the film roll the film starts to rewind automatically For mid roll rewind see page 36 For self timer operation see page 68 7 3 Film starts to rewind a...

Page 20: ...shooting backlit subjects 8 1 Press the Speedlight lock release button to release the Speedlight The Speedlight starts charging automatically Suitable situations for use of Speedlight_______________ Shutter speed is slower than 1 60 sec Subject is dark at night or indoors Subject is backlit or when more light is desired on the main subject such as the subject s face NOTE Continuous use of built in...

Page 21: ...sh output and ambient light are balanced page 78 About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you 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 sensitiv...

Page 22: ... other functions Lens Compatibility Use a CPU lens except IX Nikkor with this camera D type AF lenses give you access to all available functions When a non CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to Manual with a non CPU lens When other modes are selected shutter cannot be released The camera s exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using the Sub Command Dial when using non CP...

Page 23: ...8 70mm f 2 80 IF ED 7 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 9 Some lenses accessories cannot he attached See page 34 10 With exposure mode set to Manual The exposure meter cannot be used 11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1 125 sec or slower but the exposure meter can not be used 12 Attach the PB 6 vertically PB 6 ca...

Page 24: ... 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 24 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 24 PM ...

Page 25: ... subject that has been moving the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus Tracking page 88 and focus locks when the subject stops moving C Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority Since the priority is on shutter release you can release the shutter regardless of the focus status Release Priority Focus is not locked when appears ...

Page 26: ...ed at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid out of focus pictures In Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority focus area indication does not appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder and focus area cannot be selected When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is very dark the closest subject may not be selected In this case use Single Area AF Autofocus modes The following focusing...

Page 27: ...osest to any of five focus areas and focus is locked once focus is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas Snapshot where you let the camera s autofocus operation determine the focusing Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked as long as the sh...

Page 28: ...cally focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas Snapshot of a moving subject where you let the camera s autofocus operation determine the focusing Focus Area This camera s five focus areas cover a wide frame area and you can select among them depending on the subject s position in the frame or your desired composition They reliably provide sharp focus without use of fo...

Page 29: ...onal Speedlight and AF Assist Illuminator_______________ When an optional Speedlight is attached and the condition for the AF Assist Illumination is met the AF Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 and SB 24 automatically turns on With other optional Speedlights camera s Illuminator turns on Autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed...

Page 30: ... While keeping the focus locked recompose and shoot Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations In such situations focus manually using the clear matte field page 47 or focus on a different subject located at the same distance use focus lock page 44 then recompose Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 30 of 78 3 19 2004 ...

Page 31: ...when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in a forest Patterned subject or scene For example building windows Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 31 of ...

Page 32: ...ton and while the meter is on rotate the lens focusing ring until appears in the viewfinder The shutter can be released anytime The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of five focus brackets selected as the focus area page 42 Exposure Metering System Three choices of metering system are available to suit the lighting for your subject Rotate the metering system selector to select the d...

Page 33: ...e on a very small area within the frame such as with a backlit subject or high contrast scenes When Spot Metering is selected shifting focus area also shifts Spot Metering area to a corresponding position Spot Metering area stays at centre does not shift as long as Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority page 40 is activated Shooting in Each Exposure Mode P Programmed Auto The camera automat...

Page 34: ...nel 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 aperture ring Camera s exposure meter cannot be used See Lens Compatibility on page 34 for details 2 Compose picture focus and shoot When the subject is too dark or bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD pane...

Page 35: ...ate a blurry motion effect Shutter Priority Auto can only be selected with CPU Nikkor lens page 34 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select S NOTE Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens_____________ Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens to its minimum largest f number When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and shutter ...

Page 36: ...so indicate the amount of under or overexposure HI Select higher shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use ND filtre Lo Select a slower shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use the Speedlight Shooting in Each Exposure Mode continued A Aperture Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture manually The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suita...

Page 37: ...nd Dial 3 Compose picture focus and shoot When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warnings will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder Electronic analog exposure display will also indicate the amount of under or overexposure HI Select smaller aperture larger f number If the warning indication persists use an ND filtre L o Select larger aperture smaller f number If the warnin...

Page 38: ...t the shutter speed by rotating the Main Command Dial and the aperture by rotating the Sub Command Dial These functions can be set independently Long Time exposure Bulb can be set by setting the shutter speed to bulb page 65 When the shutter speed is set to 1 125 sec the shutter can be released with the camera back open Electronic analog exposure display_________________ The electronic analog disp...

Page 39: ...ering page 49 exposure is locked at selected focus area 2 When Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority page 40 is selected in Spot Metering exposure is locked at centre focus area page 49 When the Centre Weighted Metering is selected exposure at 12mm diameter circle is locked In Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF focus is also locked simultaneously page 44 Make sure to confirm focus indi...

Page 40: ...e the exposure compensation function This can be useful when intentionally achieving under or overexposure Use Centre Weighted or Spot Metering Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode Electronic analog exposure display indicates the exposure compensation value and 0 blinks Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brighter than your main subject...

Page 41: ...any exposure mode Shutter speed and aperture in Programmed Auto aperture in Shutter Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode differ In any of the exposure modes Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are simultaneously performed when a Speedlight is used See the table on the next page for the combinations of the number of shots and compensa...

Page 42: ... set Multiple Exposure Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame Multiple exposure can be performed in any of the available exposure modes Standard compensation value in Multiple exposure Exposure compensation is necessary depending on the number of exposures in Multiple exposure since more than one image is exposed in the same frame Number of ex...

Page 43: ...ultiple exposures can be taken from the second shutter release 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 Use of a tripod is recommended 1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select M Manual exposure Use of a tripod is...

Page 44: ...stment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in the viewfinder appear sharp Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment The adjustable range of the finder dioptre is 1 8 DP to 0 8 DP Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of 5 to 3 DP P 96 NOTE Using the dioptre adjustment lever_________________ Since the diop...

Page 45: ... 46 5mm Self Timer 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 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 eyep...

Page 46: ... Dial When the desired option number is displayed in the LCD panel CUSTOM appears in the LCD panel Rotate the exposure mode Custom Setting select dial to set desired exposure mode and picture can be taken with desired settings The shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode Custom Setting select dial is set to CSM Set the dial to the desired exposure mode before shooting Cancelling Custom Se...

Page 47: ...he viewfinder However they can be set to be displayed Menu Features of Custom Setting continued 5 Illumination for superimposition page 4 Options 0 Automatically illuminated for low light initial setting 1 Cancelled 2 Always illuminated At initial setting selected focus area focus brackets in the viewfinder are temporarily illuminated in red depending on the subject brightness for easy identificat...

Page 48: ...sest subject priority Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF page 40 Options 0 Disabled initial setting 1 Enabled At initial setting selecting Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF does not activate Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority page 40 However Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be set to be activated in Continuous Servo AF 11 AE L AF L button page 44 58 Options 0 AE AF simul...

Page 49: ...tting 8 8 sec 16 16 sec At initial setting the exposure metre automatically turns off 6 sec after turning the power switch on or lightly pressing the shutter release button However it can be changed to 4 sec 8 sec or 16 sec Note that the usable number of film rolls per batteries decreases with the longer delay time for auto metre switch off 16 Self timer duration page 68 Options 2 2 sec 10 10 sec ...

Page 50: ...lue of the film in use to imprint shooting data at regular exposure level To increase the imprint exposure level select an option number of lower ISO number than the film in use To decrease it select a higher ISO number Two Button Reset Two Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original initial settings The LCD turns off momentarily and the following functions are reset...

Page 51: ...rage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 IS0100 m TTL Auto Flash modes such as 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash and Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash are available and ensure proper exposure of the main subject and background while providing adequate flash output to create natural looking flash photography In addition to shooting in dim light the flash can be used in daylight to reduce sha...

Page 52: ...3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash can be performed with a combination of the F80 F80D F80S camera and CPU Nikkor lens other than D type Set the camera s exposure mode to any mode other than Manual and metering system to other than Spot 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash together with Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash is called Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor Standard TTL Flas...

Page 53: ... Sync for normal flash photography 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 With an optional Speedlight SB 26 SB 25 and SB 24 set the 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 A...

Page 54: ...8 28DX SB 27 or SB 26 the Red Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights Red Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously set Set the exposure mode to Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto With an optional Speedlight SB 28 28DX SB 27 or SB 26 the Red Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights NOTE Flash Sync Modes_________________________ When Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction wi...

Page 55: ...TTL Multi Sensor is executed with the exposure mode set to Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto and Standard TTL with the Manual Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture Page Programmed Auto Automatically set 1 125 1 60 sec Automatically set 50 52 Shutter Priority Auto 1 125 30 sec 1 Aperture Prio...

Page 56: ... 1 4 6 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 1 4 2 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 0 7 3 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 0 6 2 1 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 0 6 1 5 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 1 1 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 0 8 The table shows the flash shooting distance range for print films The flash shooting distance range of color slide film is approx 2 3 that of print film with the same ISO film speed rating The maximum flash shooting distance can also be calculated...

Page 57: ...distance AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 28mm or longer focal length and at 28mm at 2m or longer shooting distance AF 35 70mm f 2 8 35mm or longer focal length and at 35mm at 0 8m or longer shooting distance AF Micro 70 180mm f 4 5 5 6 ED 70mm or longer focal length and at 70mm at 0 7m or longer shooting distance 28mm to 200mm non CPU Nikkor lenses AI S Al Al modified Nikkor and Series E lenses except 200mm ...

Page 58: ...rect exposure computed by the Speedlight and the camera For example you can highlight the main subject by increasing the flash output or prevent the main subject from becoming too bright by decreasing the flash output 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon...

Page 59: ... not change automatically 5 Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when SB 140 is set to M Infrared photography cannot be performed Notes on using the optional Speedlight See your Speedlight manual for details If the camera groups are defined in the manual of the Speedlight with TTL Auto Flash see the section for camera group I Flash sync speed is 1 125 sec or slower when using an optional ...

Page 60: ...h phase About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking This camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing is automatically executed by the camera Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field and Focus Tracking are explained in this section Depth of 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 w...

Page 61: ...d 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 Day Hour Minute 24 hour clock Month Day Year or Day Month Year on your picture in any exposure mode Adjusting date and time Example year 2000 April 21 15 30 shows the operation with F8...

Page 62: ...wing steps 2 and 3 When the setting is complete push the SELECT button so the newly adjusted date display appears without blinking Push the SELECT button until the date display stops blinking When the data imprint indicator appears in the data imprint LCD panel date setting is complete Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data continued 5 Push MODE button to select Day Hour Minute display 6 Push...

Page 63: ...push the ADJUST button to start the clock at exactly 13 00 00 Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date Set the date and time after installing batteries for the first time When changing batteries date and time remain in the Quartz Date memory up to approx 15 minutes without batteries If the date and time data are lost reset them Imprinting date time Push MODE button to select date ti...

Page 64: ...cur at lower temperatures Make sure to release the shutter after shooting data has changed especially with continuous shooting Also correct data imprint may not be executed when the brightness shutter speed or aperture of each frame vary Custom Setting Menu 19 can only be selected when the shooting data imprint between film frames is set on the camera MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F80 F80D F80S is a hig...

Page 65: ...rame In this case remove the filtre before shooting Cable release AR 3 When the Cable Release AR 3 is attached to the release terminal of the F80 F80D F80S camera shake can be reduced when shooting with slow shutter speed such as in night scene photography astronomical photography or close up photography Speedlight SB 28 SB 27 Speedlight SB 28 SB 27 normally uses four AA type alkaline manganese ba...

Page 66: ...hock____ Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as this may damage their precision mechanism Do not touch the shutter curtains_____________________ The shutter is made of very thin curtains Do not hold poke or blow strongly with a blower brush Doing so may scratch deform or tear the shutter curtains Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields__________________ The cam...

Page 67: ... Use two CR123A or DL123A lithium batteries 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 and ends positioned correctly Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact Wipe t...

Page 68: ...Troubleshooting continued Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 68 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 25 PM ...

Page 69: ...a off even with fresh properly installed batteries 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 Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 69 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 25 PM ...

Page 70: ...her than D type except AF Nikkor for F3AF All functions except 3D Matrix Metering possible AI P Nikkor All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and autofocus possible IX Nikkor Cannot be used Non CPU Usable in Manual exposure mode exposure meter cannot be used Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism built in dioptre adju...

Page 71: ... focus brackets area Spot Metering area 12mmo reference circle for Centre Weighted metering On Demand Grid Lines able to display Reflex mirror Automatic instant return type Specifications continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Release terminal Available on the shutter release button Shutter speeds In P A 30 to 1 4000 sec In S 30 to 1 4000 sec in 1 2 steps I...

Page 72: ...s 22 20 and non CPU Nikkor lens or with built in Speedlight SB 29 28 28DX 27 26 25 24 23 22s 22 20 and exposure mode set to Manual or metering system to Spot Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync normal sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Ready light Lights up when flash fully charged with built in Speedlight SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 23 etc blinks 3 se...

Page 73: ...Specifications continued Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 73 of 78 3 19 2004 11 39 25 PM ...

Page 74: ...rture Priority Auto exposure mode 25 54 55 Auto Exposure Bracketing 61 62 Auto Exposure Lock 58 59 Autofocus 22 38 46 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 D Nikon file D CAMERA REPAIR Nikon F80 F80 htm 74 of 78 3 19 2004 11 ...

Page 75: ...xposure compensation 85 Flash shooting distance range 83 Flash sync mode 80 81 Flexible Program 51 Focus brackets area 4 5 23 27 42 Focus Lock 44 45 46 Focus mode 22 35 38 Focus Tracking 38 88 Front Curtain Sync 30 80 L lcd illuminator 66 Long Time Exposure Bulb 65 M Manual exposure mode 25 56 57 Manual focus 46 47 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder 47 Matrix Metering 24 32 35 48 Maximum ape...

Page 76: ... 53 Single Area AF mode 22 39 42 Single frame shooting 21 37 Single Servo AF 22 38 40 41 88 Slow Sync flash 80 Spot Metering 32 35 49 Standard TTL flash 78 79 Sync shutter speed 82 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash 31 78 79 86 3D 10 Segment Matrix Metering 32 35 48 Two Button Reset 76 Custom Setting Menu Function Options 1 Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll 0 Activated initial setting...

Page 77: ...ection 7 Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed 0 Disabled initial setting 1 Activated 8 Auto film loading when camera back is closed 0 Enabled initial setting 1 Disabled 9 Closest subject priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AF 0 Enabled initial setting 1 Disabled 10 Closest subject priority Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF 0 Disabled initial setting 1 Enabled 11 AE L A...

Page 78: ... 11 Self timer duration 2 2 sec 5 5 sec 10 10 sec initial setting 20 20 sec 17 LCD illuminates by pressing any function button 0 Disabled initial setting 1 Activated 18 AF Assist Illuminator activation 0 Activated initial setting 1 Disabled 19 ISO film speed setting for data imprint between frames 0 Automatically initial setting 1 Under ISO 25 2 ISO 32 80 3 ISO 100 4 ISO 125 200 5 Over ISO 250 To ...

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