Nikon F80D Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Contents
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.
PREPARATION................................................................................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
Auto-Multi Progam (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
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
Flash Photography Using Built-In Speedlight...................................................78
Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe............................................................................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
DATA BACK...................................................................................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
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