Nikon F80D Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority J, Autofocus modes, Focus

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AF Area Mode—continued

•Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority J

•The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject. Focus is always achieved at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid out- of-focus pictures.

•In Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority, focus area indication does not appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder and focus area cannot be selected.

•When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is very dark, the closest subject may not be selected. In this case, use Single Area AF.

•Autofocus modes

The following focusing operations can be executed with combinations of the focus mode and AF Area mode.

 

 

 

Dynamic AF Mode

 

 

Focus

 

 

Focus mode

AF Area mode

with Closest

LCD panel

Viewfinder

area

Focus area

 

 

 

Subject Priority

 

 

indication

 

I

Single Servo AF

Single Area AF

—

k

G

Appears

Selectable

II

Single Servo AF

Dynamic AF

Activated in

J

:

Does not

Automatically

initial setting

appear

selected

 

 

 

III

Single Servo AF

Dynamic AF

Cancellable

j

˙

Appears

Selectable

with c 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV

Continuous

Single Area AF

—

k

G

Appears

Selectable

Servo AF

V

Continuous

Dynamic AF

Not activated in

j

˙

Appears

Selectable

Servo AF

initial setting

VI

Continuous

Dynamic AF

Activated

J

:

Does not

Automatically

Servo AF

with c 10

appear

selected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be selected in either focus mode, in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF.

When the AF Area Mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode, the following settings are selected in combination with the given focus mode.

•In Single Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated in

initial setting.

c 9: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be disabled (page 73).

•In Continuous Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is not

activated in initial setting.

c 10: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be activated (page 73).

Focusing operation

 

Suitable shooting situation

 

Focus

 

 

Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked (as long

 

General shooting such as a stationary subject.

 

 

 

 

as the shutter release button is lightly pressed) once focus is achieved.

 

 

 

 

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains focus

 

Snapshot where you let the camera’s autofocus

 

 

on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas and focus is locked

 

operation determine the focusing.

 

 

once focus is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area

 

 

 

 

before focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the

 

 

 

 

data from the other focus areas.

 

 

 

 

Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked (as long

 

General shooting including a moving subject

 

 

as the shutter release button is lightly pressed) once it is achieved. If the

 

where you want to expand the range of a regular

 

 

subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, camera

 

snapshot.

 

 

automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other

 

 

 

 

focus areas.

 

 

 

 

Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked and

 

Subject moving straight toward or away from the

 

 

focusing continues until the shutter is released.

 

camera such as a racing car or track athlete to

 

 

 

 

follow a subject with one focus area.

 

 

Focus is obtained at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked. If the subject

 

Irregularly moving subject such as a player in a

 

 

moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses on the

 

football game where subject is difficult to follow

 

 

subject determining the data from the other focus areas.

 

in one focus area.

 

 

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains focus

 

Snapshot of a moving subject where you let the

 

 

on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas. Focus is not locked. If

 

camera’s autofocus operation determine the

 

 

the subject moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses

 

focusing.

 

 

on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Nomenclature LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayLCD panel Viewfinder DisplayCustom Setting Command DialsFilm ExposureIntroduction Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Power Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check BatteryAbout This Manual Load FilmSitua Basic OperationChamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover Turn the power switch off and open the batteryPositioned as marked inside the battery chamber Cover, then firmly close the battery chamber coverMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Detaching the lensLoad Film Set the AF Area mode selector to g Single Area AF Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo 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 Pressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyAperture are shown in 1/2 steps Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenPress the Speedlight lock-release button to release Using Built-In SpeedlightSpeedlight. The Speedlight starts charging AutomaticallyExposure Metering SystemTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories When a non-CPU lens is attachedLens Compatibility Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensFilm advance mode Setting and confirming film speedFilm Mid-roll rewindRotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode 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 Focus Lock Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusWhile keeping the focus locked, recompose ShootManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusPatterned subject or scene Metering systems and characteristics of each are as follows Centre-Weighted MeteringExposure Metering System Matrix Metering/3D Matrix MeteringRotate the exposure mode select dial to select ¡ Shooting in Each Exposure Mode¡ Auto-Multi Progam Compose picture, focus and shootShutter-Priority Auto Rotate the exposure mode select dial to selectRotate the exposure mode select dial to select £ Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial£ Aperture-Priority Auto Electronic analog exposure display ¢ ManualAuto Exposure Lock Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode Exposure CompensationAuto Exposure Bracketing Standard compensation value in Multiple exposure Multiple ExposureRotate the Main-Command Dial to select buLb Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator /Rotate the Sub-Command Dial to set the aperture Multiple Exposure Long Time ExposureComposition Self-Timer Operation Custom SettingMenu/Features of Custom Setting Illumination for superimposition Auto film loading when camera back is closedFocus area selection Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AFTime delay for auto meter-switch-off Command Dial functions pagesSelf-timer duration Film rewind pagesFlash Photography Two-Button ResetBuilt-in Speedlight Accessory shoe3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash¤ Slow Sync Flash Sync Mode Features‹ Rear-Curtain Sync › Red-Eye ReductionSet exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture Using the Built-In SpeedlightSet the metering system Flash shooting distance range for built-in SpeedlightUsable lenses with built-in Speedlight Usable Lenses with Built-In SpeedlightUsable Optional Speedlights Flash modeFocus Tracking Depth of fieldPush Adjust button to set the year to Push Mode button to select one of the date displaysSetting is complete, push the Select button so Newly adjusted date display appears withoutImprinted date/time Imprinting date/timeMiscellaneous Optional Accessories Camera Care Turn the camera power off when changing batteries TroubleshootingUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachUnderexposure CPU Specifications106 107 108 109 Index Custom Setting Menu 114 115 Nikon Corporation
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