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Nikon F80 - User Manual

Nikon F80
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Questions and Answers

  • C
    Christopher AllisonAug 15, 2025
    What to do if 'Err' blinks on my Nikon F80?
    • U
      utoddAug 15, 2025
      If 'Err' blinks on your Nikon Film Camera, it indicates a malfunction. Try releasing the shutter again. If the warning persists or appears frequently, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
  • A
    Andrea PerezAug 18, 2025
    What to do if shutter speed indication blinks on Nikon F80?
    • K
      Kimberly HarrisAug 18, 2025
      The shutter speed indication blinks because a shutter speed faster than the sync speed is selected in S or M mode. To take a flash picture, release the shutter as it is. The shutter speed will automatically shift to 1/125 sec.
  • J
    Jeremy GentryAug 22, 2025
    What to do if electronic analog exposure display blinks on Nikon F80?
    • J
      Joshua HenryAug 22, 2025
      The electronic analog exposure display blinks because the subject's brightness is beyond the camera’s exposure range. If the subject is too bright, use an ND filter. If the subject is too dark, use flash. Note that the display remains blinking when a Speedlight is used.
  • H
    Heather MeyerAug 25, 2025
    Why does HI appear on my Nikon Film Camera?
    • L
      Lisa JenkinsAug 25, 2025
      The 'HI' indication appears as an overexposure warning, meaning the subject is too bright. To resolve this: in P mode, use an ND filter; in S mode, select a faster shutter speed; in A mode, select a smaller aperture (larger f-number). If the warning persists in S or A mode, use an ND filter.
  • M
    Michael SheppardAug 27, 2025
    Why does Lo appear on my Nikon F80?
    • P
      Peter WilkinsonAug 28, 2025
      The 'Lo' indication appears as an underexposure warning, meaning the subject is too dark. To fix this: in P mode, use flash; in S mode, select a slower shutter speed; in A mode, select a larger aperture (smaller f-number). If the warning persists in S or A mode, use flash as well.
  • D
    Deborah JohnsonAug 31, 2025
    What to do if o–– and frame counter blink on Nikon Film Camera?
    • J
      Julie HarveyAug 31, 2025
      The 'o––' and frame counter blink because the camera back was opened during film rewind. To resolve this, immediately close the camera back and restart rewinding the film by pressing the two buttons.
  • N
    Noah WhiteSep 2, 2025
    What to do if 'End' blinks on my Nikon Film Camera?
    • T
      Thomas RiceSep 2, 2025
      The 'End' indication blinks because the end of the film roll has been reached (when ·1 is selected). To rewind the film, press the two film rewind buttons.
  • A
    annastephensonSep 5, 2025
    What does it mean when / blinks on my Nikon F80 Film Camera?
    • V
      Veronica MillsSep 6, 2025
      The '/' blinking indicates that autofocus is not possible. You should focus manually.
  • R
    Robert DavisSep 9, 2025
    Why does 'buLb' blink on my Nikon F80?
    • P
      Paula HoganSep 9, 2025
      The 'buLb' indication blinks because the shutter speed is set to 'buLb' in S mode. To resolve this, cancel the 'buLb' setting by selecting a shutter speed of 30 seconds or faster, or switch to M mode to perform a Long Time Exposure.
  • M
    michael50Sep 12, 2025
    Why fiblinks for 3 sec. after flash on Nikon F80?
    • N
      nathanielbrownSep 12, 2025
      The fiblinks for 3 seconds after flash indicates that the flash fired at full output, potentially causing underexposure. To correct this, shoot again after verifying the focus distance, aperture, or flash shooting distance range.

Summary

Nomenclature

Install Batteries and Check Battery Power

Autofocus

AF Area Mode

Selects between Single Area AF and Dynamic AF modes for controlling focus points.

Focus Area

AF-Assist Illuminator

Provides illumination in dark conditions to aid autofocus operation.

Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected

Manual Focus

Instructions for setting focus manually when autofocus is unreliable or unavailable.

Exposure Compensation

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Automatically captures multiple shots with different exposure settings for optimal results.

Multiple Exposure

Long Time Exposure

Captures extended exposures, useful for night scenes or stars, requires tripod.

Dioptre Adjustment;LCD Illuminator

Depth-of-Field Preview;Film Plane Indicator

Allows checking depth of field and shows the film plane position for accurate focusing.

Menu;Features of Custom Setting

Flash Photography Using Built-In Speedlight

Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight

Flash Exposure Compensation

Adjusts flash output level to intentionally alter subject brightness or background exposure.

Camera Care

Notes on Batteries

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Nikon F80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR Film Camera
Lens MountNikon F mount
AutofocusYes
Metering Modes3D Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Flash Sync Speed1/125 sec
Power Source2 x CR123A lithium batteries
Focus ModesSingle, Continuous, Manual
ViewfinderFixed eye-level pentaprism
Exposure ModesProgram, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash
Film AdvanceAutomatic
Dimensions141.5 x 98.5 x 71 mm
Weight515 g (without batteries)
ISO RangeISO 25 to 5000 (with DX coding)

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