Nikon F80D instruction manual Basic Operation, Situa

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BASIC OPERATION

This section features the settings for most

 

common picture-taking situations when

 

using Auto-Multi Progam exposure mode.

 

The shooting modes explained in this

 

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Shooting modes/functions

 

explained in this section

 

 

are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lens attached

 

D

-type AF Nikkor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Film speed setting

 

s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Film advance mode

 

S

ingle frame (ı)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF mode

 

S

ingle Servo AF (AF-S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus mode

 

S

ingle Area AF (g)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus area

 

C

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Exposure metering

 

3D Matrix Metering (ø)

 

 

system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure mode

 

Auto-Multi Progam (¡)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

Flash sync mode

 

 

Front-Curtain Sync (fi)

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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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