Nikon F80D Using Built-In Speedlight, Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release

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Using Built-In Speedlight

When the subject is dark or the

shutter speed is slower than

1/60 sec., use the built-in

 

Speedlight to avoid picture blur.

 

Speedlight photography is also

 

suitable for shooting backlit

 

subjects.

8.1

Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release

the Speedlight. The Speedlight starts charging

 

automatically.

See page 80 if the flash sync mode is not set to the normal Front-Curtain Sync.

When the Speedlight is ready to fire, appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera’s meter is on).

To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (To conserve power, keep the Speedlight closed when it is not in use.)

Suitable situations for use of Speedlight

Shutter speed is slower than 1/60 sec.

Subject is dark at night or indoors.

Subject is backlit or when more light is desired on the main subject, such as the subject’s face.

NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight

After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight again.

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Check points

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m).

 

 

 

 

 

Using a D- or G-type Nikkor lens enables use of 3D Multi-Sensor

 

BASIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting.

 

 

 

 

Balanced Fill-Flash. (For details, see page 78.)

 

 

 

 

 

Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight and may

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cause vignetting. (For details, see page 84.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.2

 

 

viewfinder, then compose, focus and

 

 

Confirm in

 

 

take the picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shutter cannot be released unless appears without blinking in the viewfinder.

blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If this happens, underexposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 83) and shoot again.

Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Flash with Red-Eye Reduction, which reduces the “red-eye” effect with a person or animal, and Slow Sync flash, which brings out the background details, are also available. For details, see page 80.

With dark subjects, the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 43 for details.

3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash

When a D- or G-type Nikkor lens is attached, it integrates Distance Information from the lens with other exposure control information, automatically compensating the flash output level so that flash output and ambient light are balanced (page 78).

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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 areaShooting characteristics of exposure modes Set the exposure mode select dial to ¡ Auto-Multi 2 ProgamSet the metering system selector to Matrix Metering Hold the camera properly Hold Camera and FocusCamera 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 AutofocusAutofocus modes Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority JFocus AF-Assist Illuminator Focus AreaOptional Speedlight and AF-Assist Illuminator Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus Focus LockWhile keeping the focus locked, recompose ShootManual Focus Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderPatterned 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 AutoSet the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select ££ Aperture-Priority Auto ¢ Manual Electronic analog exposure displayAuto Exposure Lock Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure modeAuto 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