Other Accessories

• Diopter adjustment viewfinder lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–2.0 to +1.0 m–1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.

• DK-21M magnifying eyepiece: Increases viewfinder magnification to approximately 1.10 × Viewfi nder (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; –1.0 m–1).

eyepiece • DG-2 magnifier: Magnify the scene displayed in the center of the viewfinder for close-up accessories photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other tasks that require added precision.

Filters

Eyepiece adapter required (available separately).

• Eyepiece adapter: Attach the DG-2 magnifier to the D80.

• DR-6right-angle viewing attachment: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is in portrait orientation.

• Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; other filters may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding.

• The D80 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead.

• The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens.

• Moiré may occur if a filter is used when the subject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame.

• Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12).

Approved Memory Cards

The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D80. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.

SanDisk 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*, 4GB*†

Toshiba 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*

*If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device sup- ports 2 GB cards.

Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*

† SDHC compliant. If card will be used with card reader or other device, check that device supports SDHC.

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.

Memory Cards

•Format memory cards in the camera before first use.

•Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precau- tions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

•Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

•Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.

•Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

•Do not expose to heat, water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

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