Nikon Nikon F80 F80D F80S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Nomenclature file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (1 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon * Illustration shown is the F80D. The camera backs of the F80 and F80S differ from the F80D. For the F80S's camera back, see page 90. Supplied accessories LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display · LCD panel * The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference. About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display_______________ The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the F80/F80D/F80S employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focus brackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy identification. When the finder image is bright, the focus brackets are displayed in black and when the finder image is dark, the focus brackets are momentarily illuminated in red. The selected focus area can be identified easily in both bright and dark conditions with this function (page 72). Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of OnDemand 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 also be displayed or the entire viewfinder may be illuminated in red under certain conditions. These are not malfunctions. About LCD___________________________________ 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. In either case, when the temperature returns to normal, the displays also return to normal. · Viewfinder Display file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (2 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon CAUTION: About viewfinder_________________________ The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. This is 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. file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (3 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon Shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub-Command Dial (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) 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. file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (4 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon Get to know your F80/F80D/F80S camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Main features of the F80/F80D/F80S: · SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner. · The Dynamic AF, which utilises five-area autofocusing, enables sharp focus on irregularly moving subjects (page 39). · The Vari-Brite Focus Area display system clearly displays focus brackets at selected focus area in the viewfinder (page 4). · Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in various shooting situations (page 48). · Custom Setting enables you to choose customised combinations of various functions/modes (page 70). Take trial shots_______________________________ Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly________________ Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorised 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 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. "Detailed Operation" explains each function, from lens to exposure functions, in detail, in approximately the same order as the steps in the "Basic Operation" section. After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed explanation of each operation/function and start using advanced shooting techniques. "Flash Photography" introduces flash photography using the F80/F80D/F80S's built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in darkness and flash-shooting situations in bright conditions file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (5 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon R RATION.......................,.........,.........,..,.............................,,,2-13 Nomenclature...................................................................................................2-3 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display..........................................................................4-5 Command Dials................................................................................................6-7 Introduction ......................................................................................................8-9 About This Manual .......................................................................................12-13 BASIC OPERATION......................................................................15-31 1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power..............................................16-17 2. Mount Lens...............................................................................................18-19 3.Load Film..................................................................................................20-21 4. Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area ...................................22-23 5. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode..............................................24-25 6. Hold Camera and Focus ..........................................................................26-27 7. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter...........................28-29 8. Using Built-in Speedlight..........................................................................30-31 About Metering System and Exposure..............................................................32 DETAILED OPERATION...............................................................33-68 Lens Compatibility........................................................................................34-35 Film (film speed, mid-roll rewind, 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 Program, Program Chart)..50-51 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 file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (6 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator.....................................................67 Self-Timer Operation .........................................................................................68 CUSTOM SETTING.......................................................................69-76 Menu/Features of Custom Setting...............................................................70-75 Two-Button Reset..............................................................................................76 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................. 77-87 About Flash Photography..................................................................................78 Accessory Shoe/Ready-Light............................................................................79 Flash Sync Mode Features ..........................................................................80-81 Using the Built-in Speedlight .......................................................................82-83 Usable Lenses with Built-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 ..............................................................................112-113 About This Manual BASIC OPERATION P. 15-31 file:///D|/CAMERA REPAIR/Nikon F80/F80.htm (7 of 78) [3/19/2004 11:39:24 PM] Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET Nikon Detailed Operation and Notes on Batteries Notes on Batteries.... ..... . .............................. . ..... ............... ..P. 100 P. 33-94,100 Lens Compatibility ........ ........... .................................. .......... . .................P. 34-35 Film...............................................................................................................P. 36-37 Autofocus (P. 38), AF Area Mode (P. 39-41), Focus Area (P. 42), AF-Assist Illuminator (P.43), Focus Lock (P. 44-45), Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected (P. 46), Manual Focus (P. 47) Exposure Metering System (P. 48-49), Shooting in Each Exposure Mode (P. 50-57), Auto Exposure Lock (P. 58-59), Exposure Compensation (P. 60), Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 61 -62 ...