Nikon F80D Autofocus, AF Area Mode, Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode

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Autofocus

•Focus mode selector

•Set focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority) or C (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). Camera focuses automatically on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed.

S:Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority

The shutter can only be released when in focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter

release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 44). With a subject that has been moving, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 88) and focus locks when the subject stops moving.

C:Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority

Since the priority is on shutter release, you can release the shutter regardless of the focus status (Release-Priority). Focus is not locked when / appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to focus on a subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 88).

c 11: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button only (not by lightly pressing the shutter release button) (page 73).

AF Area Mode

•Autofocus operation lets you select Single Area AF that uses one focus area selected or Dynamic AF that also utilises the other four focus areas.

Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode.

F80

F80D

F80S

 

• k appears when the Single Area AF is selected and j or J (when

 

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated) appears when

 

Dynamic AF is selected in the LCD panel.

 

g: Single Area AF k

 

 

 

With Single Area AF, only the focus brackets selected among five focus

Focus

areas is used for autofocus. This mode is useful for achieving accurate

 

focus on a selected focus brackets when shooting a stationary subject.

©: Dynamic AF j/J (in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority) In Dynamic AF, you designate the primary sensor (the first to detect the subject), then if the detected subject moves, Dynamic AF automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject, then the next again, shifting among the progression of sensors as the subject moves. Dynamic AF thereby follows and maintains accurate focus even on subjects that move irregularly. (LCD panel and viewfinder indications do not change as sensoring shifts in Dynamic AF mode.) Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can also be activated in Dynamic AF mode. See next page.

If the focus mode is set to Single Servo AF in Dynamic AF, the camera is automatically set to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in initial setting.

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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 metering system selector to Matrix Metering Set the exposure mode select dial to ¡ Auto-Multi 2 ProgamShooting characteristics of exposure modes Camera shake and shutter speed Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly 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 AutofocusFocus Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority JAutofocus modes Optional Speedlight and AF-Assist Illuminator Focus AreaAF-Assist Illuminator Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus Focus LockWhile keeping the focus locked, recompose ShootPatterned subject or scene Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderManual Focus 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 Auto£ Aperture-Priority Auto Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select £Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial ¢ Manual Electronic analog exposure displayAuto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Bracketing Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure modeExposure Compensation 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
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