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Nikon N80 User Manual

Nikon N80
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Nikon
N80
N80QD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Nikon N80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR film camera
Lens MountNikon F mount
FocusAutofocus and Manual
Focus ModesSingle Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual (M)
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
Flash Sync Speed1/125 sec
Battery2x CR123A lithium batteries
Focusing System5-area autofocus system
Metering3D Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted, Spot
Shutter Speed30 to 1/4000 sec, Bulb
ISO Range25 - 5000 (DX-coded film)
ViewfinderFixed eye-level pentaprism
FlashBuilt-in flash
Weight585 g (without battery)

Summary

Nomenclature

LCD Panel and Viewfinder Display

About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display

Details the camera's advanced focusing screen and grid line features.

About LCD

Discusses LCD panel behavior at different temperatures.

Introduction

Main features of the N80/N80QD

Highlights key functionalities like SLR, Dynamic AF, and Matrix Metering.

BASIC OPERATION

Install Batteries and Check Battery Power

Check points

Lists important checks and notes related to battery installation and power status.

Mount Lens

Check points

Lists important checks for attaching and detaching lenses.

Load Film

Check points

Lists important checks and notes for loading film correctly.

Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area

Check points

Lists checks related to focus modes, AF area, and focus area selection.

Set Metering System and Exposure Mode

Check points

Lists checks for metering systems and exposure modes.

Hold Camera and Focus

Check points

Lists important checks for composing, focusing, and shooting.

Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter

Check points

Lists checks for viewfinder indications, film rewind, and film removal.

Using Built-In Speedlight

Check points

Lists important checks for using the built-in flash effectively.

About Metering System and Exposure

DETAILED OPERATION

Lens Compatibility

Film

Mid-roll rewind

Describes how to rewind film before the end of the roll.

Film advance mode

Autofocus

AF Area Mode

Focus Area

AF-Assist Illuminator

Focus Lock

Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected

Manual Focus

Exposure Metering System

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

P: Auto-Multi Program

Details the Auto-Multi Program exposure mode settings and usage.

Flexible Program

S: Shutter-Priority Auto

A: Aperture-Priority Auto

M: Manual

Auto Exposure Lock

Exposure Compensation

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Multiple Exposure

Long Time Exposure

Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator

Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator

Self-Timer Operation

CUSTOM SETTING

Menu/Features of Custom Setting

Creating Custom Setting

Guides on how to set up custom camera functions.

Canceling Custom Setting

Explains how to reset custom settings to factory defaults.

Two-Button Reset

Canceling Custom Setting

Details resetting custom settings via Two-Button Reset.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Flash Photography Using Built-In Speedlight

Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe

Flash Sync Mode Features

: Front-Curtain Sync

Explains the standard front-curtain sync flash mode.

B: Slow Sync

Details the slow sync flash mode for background illumination.

: Rear-Curtain Sync

: Red-Eye Reduction

Explains the red-eye reduction flash feature.

: Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync

Details the combined red-eye and slow sync mode.

Using the Built-In Speedlight

Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight

Flash Exposure Compensation

Usable Optional Speedlights

Notes on using the Optional Speedlight

About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking

Depth of field

Details how aperture, focal length, and distance affect depth of field.

Focus Tracking

Explains how the camera tracks moving subjects for focus.

DATA BACK

Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data (for N80QD only)

MISCELLANEOUS

Optional Accessories

Battery Pack MB-16

Describes the MB-16 battery pack and its features.

Eyepiece correction lenses

Explains the purpose and use of eyepiece correction lenses.

Lenses

Mentions the variety of AF lenses available.

Filters

Discusses different types of Nikon filters and their usage.

Cable release AR-3

Speedlight SB-28/SB-27

Describes the SB-28/SB-27 speedlights.

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

Explains the SU-4 controller for wireless flash.

Soft case (CF-59/CF-60)

Lists available soft cases for the camera.

Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4

Describes neckstraps and handstraps.

Camera Care

Notes on Batteries

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Custom Setting Menu Summary

Custom Setting Menu

Lists all available custom setting menu items.

Two-Button Reset

Details the function and effect of the two-button reset.

Dimensions

Lists the physical dimensions of the camera.

Weight

Lists the weight of the camera.

Optional exclusive accessories

Lists exclusive accessories.

Custom Setting Menu

Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll

Configures automatic film rewind behavior.

Reset to DX film speed setting for new film

Sets default DX film speed behavior.

Bracketing order

Configures the order of bracketed exposures.

On-Demand Grid Lines superimposition display

Controls the display of grid lines in the viewfinder.

Illumination for superimposition

Adjusts viewfinder illumination for focus brackets.

Focus area selection

Configures focus area selection behavior.

Auto film loading when camera back is closed

Controls when film advances after loading.

Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AF

Enables/disables priority AF for moving subjects.

Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF

Enables/disables priority AF for moving subjects.

AE-U/AF-L button

Configures the AE-U/AF-L button functions.

Command Dial functions

Film rewind

Selects between high-speed and quiet film rewind.

Multiple exposure

Configures multiple exposure operation.

Time delay for auto meter-switch-off

Sets the auto meter shut-off timer.

Self-timer duration

Sets the self-timer delay time.

LCD illuminates by pressing any function button

Activates LCD illumination with any button press.

AF-Assist Illuminator activation

Controls the AF-Assist Illuminator behavior.

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