Nikon F80D instruction manual Using the Built-In Speedlight, Set the metering system

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Using the Built-In Speedlight

•Operation described in this section applies when the built-in Speedlight and D- or G-type AF Nikkor are attached.

1Set the metering system.

• Set the metering system to Matrix or Centre-Weighted Metering.

2Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the flash lock-release button, and set the flash sync mode by

rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the

± button.

•Speedlight starts to charge when it is released and fi appears in the viewfinder when Speedlight is fully charged.

•Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into place to retract it. (To conserve power, keep the Speedlight retracted when it is not in use.)

3 Set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture.

•Note that Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor is executed with the exposure mode set to Auto-Multi Progam, Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto, and Standard TTL with the Manual.

•Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode

Exposure mode

Available shutter speed

Available aperture

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Auto-Multi Progam

Automatically set

 

50

(1/125-1/60 sec.*1)

Automatically set

 

 

Shutter-Priority Auto

1/125-30 sec.*2

 

52

Aperture-Priority Auto

Automatically set

 

54

(1/125-1/60 sec.*1)

Desired setting*3

 

 

Manual

1/125-30 sec.*2, buLb

 

56

*1 Shutter speed is prolonged up to 30 sec. with Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync.

*2 Shutter speed shifts automatically to 1/125 sec. when the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/125 sec. and the flash is fired (or attached optional Speedlight is turned on). In this case, 125 appears in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed display blinks in the LCD panel.

*3 Flash shooting distance range depends on the ISO film speed of the film in use and aperture selected. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture

82according to the flash shooting distance range table on page 83.

4 Confirm fi appears in the viewfinder, make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot.

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

•fi in the viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. This may indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

•When the conditions for AF-Assist Illumination are met (page 43), the AF- Assist Illuminator automatically turns on to guide autofocus.

•In Auto-Multi Progam exposure mode, the camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed. See page 87.

•Continuous shooting (˜) cannot be used in flash shooting.

•With VR Nikkor lenses, the vibration reduction function when shutter release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the built-in Speedlight is charging.

•Flash shooting distance range for built-in Speedlight

Flash shooting distance changes according to the film speed in use and aperture setting.

ISO Film speed

25

50

100

200

400

800

Flash shooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distance range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide number

6

8.5

12

17

24

34

(m)

 

—

—

1.4

2

2.8

4

2-8.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—

1.4

2

2.8

4

5.6

1.4-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.4

2

2.8

4

5.6

8

1-4.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aperture value

2

2.8

4

5.6

8

11

0.7-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.8

4

5.6

8

11

16

0.6-2.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5.6

8

11

16

22

0.6-1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.6

8

11

16

22

32

0.6-1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

11

16

22

32

—

0.6-0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The maximum flash shooting distance can also be calculated by dividing the

Speedlight

Speedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance will be;

guide number by the aperture value selected.

 

Example: When f/2.8 is selected with ISO 100 film using the camera’s built-in

12

= approx. 4.2m

2.8

83

 

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Contents Page Nomenclature LCD panel About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayLCD Panel/Viewfinder Display Viewfinder DisplayFilm Command DialsCustom Setting ExposureTake trial shots Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents About This Manual Install Batteries and Check BatteryPower Mount Lens Load FilmBasic Operation SituaPositioned as marked inside the battery chamber Turn the power switch off and open the batteryChamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover Cover, then firmly close the battery chamber coverCheck the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens Detaching the lensLoad Film Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to lock Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFSet the AF Area mode selector to g Single Area AF 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 Aperture are shown in 1/2 steps Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyPressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenSpeedlight. The Speedlight starts charging Using Built-In SpeedlightPress the Speedlight lock-release button to release AutomaticallyMetering System ExposureLens Compatibility When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensFilm Setting and confirming film speedFilm advance mode Mid-roll rewindFocus mode selector AF Area ModeRotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode AutofocusDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority J Autofocus modesFocus Focus Area AF-Assist IlluminatorOptional Speedlight and AF-Assist Illuminator While keeping the focus locked, recompose Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusFocus Lock ShootManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusPatterned subject or scene Exposure Metering System Centre-Weighted MeteringMetering systems and characteristics of each are as follows Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering¡ Auto-Multi Progam Shooting in Each Exposure ModeRotate the exposure mode select dial to select ¡ 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 exposureRotate the Sub-Command Dial to set the aperture Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator /Rotate the Main-Command Dial to select buLb Multiple Exposure Long Time ExposureComposition Custom Setting Self-Timer OperationMenu/Features of Custom Setting Focus area selection Auto film loading when camera back is closedIllumination for superimposition Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AFSelf-timer duration Command Dial functions pagesTime delay for auto meter-switch-off Film rewind pages Two-Button Reset Flash Photography3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Accessory shoeBuilt-in Speedlight Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash‹ Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Sync Mode Features¤ Slow Sync › Red-Eye ReductionSet the metering system Using the Built-In SpeedlightSet exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture 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 TrackingSetting is complete, push the Select button so Push Mode button to select one of the date displaysPush Adjust button to set the year to Newly adjusted date display appears withoutImprinting date/time Imprinted date/timeMiscellaneous Optional Accessories Camera Care Use fresh batteries at low temperatures TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Keep batteries out of children’s reachUnderexposure Specifications CPU106 107 108 109 Index Custom Setting Menu 114 115 Nikon Corporation
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