Nikon manual 35mm 135 Format SLR Camera F80 Nomenclature, Complete control at your fingertips

35mm [135] Format

SLR Camera F80 /

Nomenclature

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		QD and Data
		Imprint versions
		The F80 is available in a
		standard version, and a
		QD version (F80D) that
F80D	F80S	allows you to print the
		date or time, and a spe-

cial QD version (F80S) that also imprints expo- sure data between frames.*

*The camera’s film advance speed slows down when expo- sure data imprinting is selected.

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On-Demand Grid Lines displayed in viewfinder

A new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of On- Demand Grid Lines. These horizontal and vertical lines assist in determining composi- tional balance and are also helpful for shoot- ing architectural photography or landscapes that includehorizons. (Activated via Custom Setting #4.)

Complete control at your fingertips

1	Depth-of-field preview button	& Speedlight lock-release button
2	Sub-Command Dial	( Camera back lock release lever
3	Power switch	) Lens release button
4	Release socket	~ Focus mode selector
5	Shutter release button	+ Tripod socket
6	Flash output level compensation	, Focus area selector lock lever
	button	- Focus area selector
7	LCD illuminator/Film rewind button	. AF Area mode selector
8	Exposure compensation button	/ Film confirmation window
9	LCD panel	: Auto Exposure Bracketing button

! Self-timer/AF-Assist Illuminator/	; Flash sync mode/Film rewind
Red-Eye Reduction lamp
	button
" Accessory shoe	< Diopter adjustment lever
# Exposure mode/Custom	= AE-L/AF-L button
Setting/ISO film speed select dial
	> Metering system dial
$ Film advance mode selector
	? Main-Command Dial
% Film advance mode selector lock
	@ Battery chamber cover lock
release
	release

Electronic depth-of field preview button

This lets you confirm the zone of sharpest focus (in all exposure modes) before shooting.

Film advance modes

Single (ı) and Continuous (˜) are available. When using Continuous Servo AF mode with ˜ film advance mode, the F80 delivers a film advance speed of approximately 2.5 fps.

Exposure mode/Custom Setting/ISO film speed select dial

With this dial, you can select the F80’s expo- sure modes (P, S, A, M) and control the Custom Settings and film speed settings (DX auto or manual).

Top deck LCD panel

The easy-to-see LCD panel gives you at-a- glance access to vital information. It can be illuminated for viewing in dim light.

Diopter adjustment

Enables near- or far- sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter from -1.8 to +0.8m-1.

Two Command Dials

Use the Main-Command Dial to select the shutter speed when using Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual, and a range of other camera settings. The Sub-Command Dial allows you to select aperture with Aperture- Priority Auto or Manual. Custom Setting #12 lets you switch the functions of the two Command Dials.

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