Nikon F80D instruction manual Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF, Focus area

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4.1

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Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area

Set the focus mode to S (Single Servo AF), AF Area mode to g (Single Area AF) and focus area to centre.

Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF).

•Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position.

•To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 27).

c 11: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AE-L/ AF-L button only (page 73).

Set the AF Area mode selector to g (Single Area AF).

F80 F80D F80S

• Set the AF Area mode selector firmly.

	Check points		OPERATION
	Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus

	mode is set to S or C.
	With the focus mode set at S (Single Servo AF), the shutter cannot be		BASIC
	See pages 38-42 for details regarding focus mode, AF Area mode and
	released when the subject is out of focus.
	focus area.
	See page 46 for situations where autofocus may not work as expected.
	4.3	Rotate the focus area selector lock lever and select
		centre focus area with the focus area selector.

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•Pressing the focus area selector up/down/right/left shifts the focus area toward the desired direction. Press the focus area selector while the exposure meter is on (page 42).

•Selected focus area is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder (page 42).

c 5: Focus area indication in red when the subject is dark can be cancelled or can be set to appear in any situation (page 72).

4.4	Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to lock
	focus area.

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F80S

•When the focus area is locked, pressing the focus area selector does not change the focus area.

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Contents Page Nomenclature About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display LCD Panel/Viewfinder DisplayLCD panel Viewfinder DisplayCommand Dials Custom SettingFilm ExposureUsing your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Mount LensAbout This Manual Load FilmBasic Operation SituaTurn the power switch off and open the battery Chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber coverPositioned as marked inside the battery chamber Cover, then firmly close the battery chamber coverWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount LensCheck the lens type Detaching the lensLoad Film Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF Set the AF Area mode selector to g Single Area AFRotate the focus area selector lock lever to lock Focus areaSet the exposure mode select dial to ¡ Auto-Multi 2 Progam Shooting characteristics of exposure modesSet the metering system selector to Matrix Metering Hold Camera and Focus Hold the camera properlyCamera shake and shutter speed Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly Pressing the shutter release button. Shutter speedAperture are shown in 1/2 steps Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenUsing Built-In Speedlight Press the Speedlight lock-release button to releaseSpeedlight. The Speedlight starts charging AutomaticallyMetering System ExposureWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessoriesLens Compatibility Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensSetting and confirming film speed Film advance modeFilm Mid-roll rewindAF Area Mode Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area modeFocus mode selector AutofocusDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority J Autofocus modesFocus Focus Area AF-Assist IlluminatorOptional Speedlight and AF-Assist Illuminator Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus Focus LockWhile keeping the focus locked, recompose ShootManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusPatterned subject or scene Centre-Weighted Metering Metering systems and characteristics of each are as followsExposure Metering System Matrix Metering/3D Matrix MeteringShooting in Each Exposure Mode Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select ¡¡ Auto-Multi Progam Compose picture, focus and shootRotate the exposure mode select dial to select Shutter-Priority AutoRotate the exposure mode select dial to select £ Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial£ Aperture-Priority Auto ¢ Manual Electronic analog exposure displayAuto Exposure Lock Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode Exposure CompensationAuto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure Standard compensation value in Multiple exposureComposeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator / Rotate the Main-Command Dial to select buLbRotate the Sub-Command Dial to set the aperture Multiple Exposure Long Time ExposureComposition Custom Setting Self-Timer OperationMenu/Features of Custom Setting Auto film loading when camera back is closed Illumination for superimpositionFocus area selection Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AFCommand Dial functions pages Time delay for auto meter-switch-offSelf-timer duration Film rewind pagesTwo-Button Reset Flash PhotographyAccessory shoe Built-in Speedlight3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-FlashFlash Sync Mode Features ¤ Slow Sync‹ Rear-Curtain Sync › Red-Eye ReductionUsing the Built-In Speedlight Set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and apertureSet the metering system Flash shooting distance range for built-in SpeedlightUsable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight Usable lenses with built-in SpeedlightFlash mode Usable Optional SpeedlightsDepth of field Focus TrackingPush Mode button to select one of the date displays Push Adjust button to set the year toSetting is complete, push the Select button so Newly adjusted date display appears withoutImprinting date/time Imprinted date/timeMiscellaneous Optional Accessories Camera Care Troubleshooting Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachUnderexposure Specifications CPU106 107 108 109 Index Custom Setting Menu 114 115 Nikon Corporation