Nikon F80D Digital Camera User Manual


 
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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Self-T
Self-T
imer Operation
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 V while
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 V.
•When buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is
controlled to approx. 1/8-1/15 sec.
c 16: The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2, 5, or 20 sec.
(page 75).
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