Nikon N80QD User Manual
Nikon
N80
N80QD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1#"_
Nomenclature
Lens release button
(P
37)
mode
.50)!
70)
/
Exposure mode
Custom Setting(P.
ISO film speed select
(P
. 36)
dial
Film advance
selector
(P.
I
C}\UU';:'UIIC
AF assist illuminator (
Red-Eye Reduction I
compensation
button
LCD panel
Self-timer (
(P
P.
P.43
. 60)
(P.
68)/
4)
)/
Accessory shoe
2
(P.
79)
Film
Diopter adjustment lever
Viewfinder
Rubber
(P.
66)
AE-UAF-L (Auto Exposure[P'S8)1
Autofocus Lock
Metering system selector
Focus area selector
[Po
44))
button
(P.
48)
(P.
42)
Auto Expos ure
Bracketing button
socket
• Illustration shown is the N80QD. The camera back of the N80 differs from the
N80QD.
(P.
61
AF Area mode selector
Supplied accessories
Body cap
(P.
19) Eyepiece cap DK-S
(P.
68)
(P.
6)
39)
3
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Displ
• LCD panel
Shutter speed/
Exposure compensation value
Bracketing bar graphs
(P.
61)
Aperture
Flash exposure
compensation
. Exposure
compensation
Flexible Program
(P.
(P.
(P.
85)
60)-1".
51)
"'1
r-.=-""\
Custom Setting
Battery power
Frame counter
OX
indication
(P.
36)
Focus area
Flash sync mode
(P.
80)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (P.
• The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.
About
Nikon
Advanced
The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display
convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focus
brackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy identification. When the finder
image
is
bright, the focu s brackets are displayed
dark, the focus brackets are momentarily illuminated
identified easily
Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of OnDemand Grid Line
(page
71).
shifting/tilting PC-Nikkor lenses .
Due
to characteristics of
•
outside
illuminated
About
The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and slower
response time at low temperatures. On the other hand, the LCD
Focusing Screen Display tends
response time at low temperatures.
the displays also return
in
These grids assist you in composing the frame,
the
selected focus
in
red
LCD
Focusing
both bright and dark conditions with this function (page
s.
The grid lines can be displayed by using Custom Setting Menu
the
area
under certain conditi
to
normal.
Screen
Display
of
the N80/N80aD employs the
in
black and when the finder image
in
red.
The selected focus area can be
in
taking landscape pictures or
LCD
used
in
the
Vari
may
also
ons. These
to
turn lighter at high temperatures and darker with slower
In
-Brite Focus
be
displayed
are
either case, when the temperature returns to normal,
or
the
not
malfunctions.
Area
entire
display
viewfinder
in
72).
system, a thin
may
the Nikon Advanced
be
4
is
#4
line
(P.70)
(P.16)
(P.21)
(P.
42)
61)
in
• Viewfinder Display
12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted
Meteri
ng
area
(P.
49)
Focus (focus area)
Spot
(P.
49)
(P. 42)
/
On
-Demand Grid Lines (P. 71)
Focus area (P.
M
Multiple exposure
AE
-L (Auto exposure lock)
indicator
CAUTION:
The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation
of
fresh batteries. This is not a malfunction.
(P. 58)
About
42)
(P.
63)
viewfinder
Exposure compensation (P.
/
Flash exposure compensation
(P.
Exposure mode
analog exposure display
Exposure compensation value
50-57)/Electronic
display
(P. 57)
(P. 60)
60)
/
5
Command Dials
• The
NSO/NSOQD's
combination with other buttons
modes.
See "Basic Operation" on pages 15 to
immediately with
Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or
NBO/NBOQO
's basic mode.
to
select/set various functions
31
if you want to start shooting
in
or
~
Auto
~
O
• Film
• Exposure
Exposure
Bracketing
Flash
button
• Setting film speed
• Performing
Program
• Setting shutter speed
Auto exposure mode'
• Setting shutter speed
mode' P.56
• Setting aperture
exposure mode' P. 54
• Setting aperture
sync
button
mode
Fle
xible Program
in
in
in
in
Shutter-Priority
in
Manual exposure
Aperture-Priority Auto
Manual exposure mode'
P. 36
Auto-Multi
P.
P.
P. 56
51
52
Sub-Command
Dial
Fla
sh
exposure
compensation
(
~
(B '
(
~
( .
Siiilt
(
$Pl
~
~
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button"""
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,. ]
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..
.
• Performing exposure compensation
6
• Setting/canceling Auto Exposure
Bracketing P.
• Setting number
compensating
Bracketing P.
. Custom Setting
• Selecting menu number of Custom
Setting
of
shots and
EV
value
in
Auto Exposure
P.
61
61
70
[
(
.
..
J['~
'J
J ( b:=:'. J
·~.I.~·
(
J
• Selecting and making Custom Setting
• Flash
• Selecting flash sync mode
• Setting flash exposure compensation
value P.
• I!§i!j) Ii': Shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub-Command Dial
Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and aperture with the
Main-Command Dial
mode) (page
74)
(in
Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure
.
P. 70
P.
SO
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)
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7
Introduction
• Thank you for purchasing the Nikon
to make photography a bigger part
Get to know your N80/N80QO camera, and be sure to read this manual
thoroughly before using it.
handy.
Main features
•
SLR
and enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner.
• The Dynamic AF, which utilizes five-area autofocusing, enables
sharp focus on irregularly moving subjects (page
• The Vari-Brite Focus Area display system clearly displays focus
brackets at selected focus area
• Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct
exposure
• Custom Setting enables you to choose customized combinations
of
various functions/modes (page
of
the N80/N80QO:
camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy
in
various shooting situations (page
We
N80/N80QO-a
of
your life.
recommend that you keep this manual
in
the viewfinder (page
70)
.
camera that
39).
48)
.
4).
is
sure
8
•
Take
trial
shots
Take
trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings
or graduations.
•
Have
Nikon
spot-check
Nikon recommends that you
authorized dealer or service center at least once every
•
Using
your
camera
The Nikon
NBG/NBGQO's
your
correctly
camera
regularly
have
your camera serviced by
two
an
years.
performance has been optimized for use with
Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers
may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming
accessories could damage the
cannot guarantee the
NBG/NBGQO
NBG/NBGQO
's performance when it
's components. Nikon
is
used with
other than Nikon brand accessories.
~-
-----
[§)
DD
(numbers from : to :8): indicates that the function/mode changes
according
----
to
Custom Setting menu number.
Note:
[!§i!jJ
GG
-------------...
9
Contents
The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing,
metering, exposure and shooting
camera beginners to take pictures.
"Detailed Operation" explains each function, from lens to exposure functions ,
in
detail,
in
section. After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer
explanation of each operation/function and start using advanced shooting
techniques.
"Flash Photography" introduces flash photography using the N80/N80QD's
built-in Speedlight or
situations
approximately the same order as the steps
an
in
bright conditions. .
optional Speedlight
in
basic steps easy enough even for SLR
in
the "Basic Operation"
to
the detailed
in
darkness and flash-shooting
PREPARATION ................................................................................ 2-13
Nomenclature .....
LCD PanelNiewfinder Display
Command Dials ..............................
Introduction ........
About
Th
is
..................
...
...............................................
Manual ...................................
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..
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...
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...
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............................................ 8-9
...
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................................... .4-5
.................... 12-13
...
...
6-7
BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................... 15-31
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
2. Mount Lens
3. Load Film
4. Set Focus Mode,
5. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode ......
6. Hold Camera and Focus ....
7. Confirm Indications
8. Using Built-In Speedlight. .............
About Metering System and Exposure
.........
.......................................
...
............................................................................................
AF
Area Mode and Focus Area .........
......
in
Viewfinder and Release Shutter
............................. ....
..
....
...............................
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...
...
....
..
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......
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....
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....
....
.........
........... 16-17
..................... 18-19
...................... 22-23
...........
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......
....
..... 30-
.................
...
20-21
24-25
26-27
28-29
31
32
DETAILED OPERATION ............................................................... 33-68
Lens Compatibility ....................................................
Film (film speed, mid-roll rewind, film advance mode, etc.) ............
Autofocus (Single Servo
AF
Area Mode ..............
Focus Area ........................
AF
-Assist Illuminator .......................................................
Focus Lock (Single Servo
Situations
Manual Focus
. 10
Wh
ere Autofocus May Not Work As Expected ....................
..................
AF
, Continuous Servo AF) .......................................
...
..............
......................................................................
...
..
AF
...............................................
..............................................................................
, Continuous Servo
........
............................ 34-35
......
AF)
................................. .44-45
..
.......... 36-37
...
........
............................ .43
........... .46
.......
..
39-41
....
...
38
.42
.47
Exposure Metering System (Matri
Shooti
ng
in Each Exposure Mode
Auto-Multi Program
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ..................................................... 52-
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ................................................... 54-55
Manual Exposure Mode ............................................
Auto Exposure
Exposure Compensation ...............................
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Multiple Exposure
long
Time Exposure ...
Diopter Adjustme
Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator ...................... ...............................
Self-Timer Operati
(Flexibl
lock
...............
.......
.............
....
nt/lCD
on
......................................................................................... 68
x,
Center-Weighted, Spot) ..................... .48-49
....
............................................................ 50-57
e Program, Progr
..............................................................
....
...........
....
...
...
...
...
.......................
Illuminator ..................................................................
............................
am
Chart) .......................... 50-
..
...
......................... 56-57
...
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....
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....
............................. 60
........
......................... 61-
...
............................. 63-64
........ 58-
51
53
59
62
65
66
67
CUSTOM SETTING .........................................................
Menu/Features of Custom Setting ..............................
Two- Button Reset .................
........
.....................................................................
...
............
..
69-76
.............................. 70-
75
76
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................. 77-87
Flash Photography using Built-In Speedlight.. ....
Ready-Ligh
Flash Sync Mode Features ...........................
Using the Built-In Speed light ........................
Usable
Flash Exposure Compensation .
Usable Optional Speedlights ...
About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking ........
DATA
Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data ..........
t!
Accessory Shoe ................................... ...... ..... ........................
lenses
with Built-
In
Speedlight... .......................................................... 84
..
.............
...
..................................................................
BACK .................................................................................
........
..................
....
........................................... 80-81
..
............................................. 82-
...
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..
............................................... 88
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......
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......... 90-93
......
86-87
..
89-93
78
79
83
85
MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................... 95-113
Optional Accessories ....................
Camera Care ................
on
Notes
Troubleshooting ...................................
Specifications ........................................................................................... 1 04
Index .................................................
Custom Setting Menu ....................................................
Batteries
...
...
.................
...
............................................................... 96-
...
.......
.....................
.......
................................................................ 100
.........
...
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.......
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............................................ 101-103
........
..............
110-
....
112-113
-1
97
09
111
.................. 98-99
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11
About This Manual
[
BASIC
OPERATION
P.
15-31
Install Battedes and Check Batte,},
1
Power P.16-17 l
Mount
Lens P. 18-19
3 Load Film
Set Focus
4
and Focus Area P. 22-23
Set Metering System and Exposure
Mode
Hold Camera and Focus
Mode
, AF Area
P.20-21
Mode
P.
24-25
r?
..
..
..
..
..
..
Confirm Indications in Viewfinder
7
and Release Shutter
8 Using Built-In Speedlight P.30-31
12
P.
28-29
~
~
...
.
.......
.,..
..
Detailed 0 eration
I
Not.,
00
Batt.".'
I
Leo.
Compat'bmty ......................................................................................
and
Notes
on
Batteries
..........................................................................................
P.
33-93,
p.
p.
100
34-35
100
I Rim ......................................................•....................................................•...
Autofocus
AF-Assist Illuminator
Situations Where Autofocus May
Manual Focus
Exposure Metering System
Auto Exposure
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Long Time Exposure
Diopter AdjustrnentlLCD illuminator ................................................................
Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator ..................................................
8eIf-TIrner
:custom
"lWo-Button
()ata
(P.
38), AF Area
(P.
47)
Lock
Operation
SettIng .............. _ ..................................
Reset ................................................ _ ........................................ _ ...
Back
........................ _ .........................................................................
Mode
(P.
(P.
43), Focus
(P.
(P.
58-59), Exposure Compensation
(P.
(P.
65)
...
_ .......................
39-41), Focus Area
Lock
(P.
Not
48-49), Shooting in Each Exposure
61-62), Multiple Exposure
44-45),
Work As Expected
__
......... _
III
.......
(P.
42),
(P.
(P.
(P.
•.
__
••
_ ........................
4
.......
-.1o
......................
46),
60), ;
63-64), I
Mode
p.
36-37
(P.
50-57),
P.
P.
-.a.
R
89-76
p.
~
iU
66
67
16
13
14
BASIC
OPERATION
•••••••••••••••••
This section features the settings for most
common picture-taking situations when
using Auto-Multi Program. The shooting
modes explained
of
your shooting situations.
Shooting modes/functions explained in this section
are as follows:
in
this section cover most
Lens attached
Film speed setting
Film advance mode
AF Area mode
Focus area
Exposure metering
system
Exposure mode
D-type AF Nikkor
Single frame
Single Servo AF (AF-S)
Single Area
Center
3D Matrix Metering
Auto-Multi Program
([[J)
AF
([
J)
(rel)
(P)
1
Install
Use
type
other power sources , see page
96
.)
Batteries
two
CR123A or DL 123A-
3V
lithium batteries. (For
and
Check
Battery
Power
Turn the
1.1
chamber
lock
Insert batteries
1.2
positioned as marked inside the battery chamber
cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover .
• Incorrect positioning
Turn the
1.3
with the
lever
_~
power
cover
toward
power
indication.
switch
by
with
of
switch
off
and open the battery
sliding the battery
indicated direction.
the "
EB
" and "8 " ends
EEl
and 8 poles may damage the camera.
on and confirm battery
chamber
cover
power
~[
16
[ZJ
Check
D Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 1
D When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and 0
replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries
the same brand.
D
We
traveling.
D For the number
a e 108.
pOints
00.)
of
recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when :i
of
film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see
~
appears: Sufficient battery power.
~
appears: Batteries
~
blinks: Batteries
• Shutter speed and aperture indications
turn off 6 sec. after the power switch
remains unused.
• For N80QD only: Batteries
Date. After installing batteries for the first time, set the date and time
(page
(Viewfinder indications turn off when you release your finger
from any button .)
90).
(All
indications
are
nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready.
are
exhausted . Replace batteries. (Shutter locks
in
the camera body also power the Quartz
in
the LCD panel automatically
is
turned on and the camera
in
the viewfinder turn off.)
.)
Lightly press the shutter release button to activate
1.4
the exposure meter.
z
o
~
~
u
u;
• Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter
and indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx. 6 sec.
~
:5: It is possible to change the duration
automatic meter switch-off occurs (page.
LCD
panel
when
the
power
switch
is
Whee
th'
installed, the frame counter display remains on
the LCD panel.
pow", ,witoh
i,
t"'"oo
off
of
inactive time before
off
with
b""h~
in
74)
[
~
.
III
__
[
El
17
2
2.1
2.2
Mount Lens
Turn
the power switch off and
mount the lens to the camera
body.
Check the lens type.
CPU
contacts
of
CPU
lens
CD
CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor lens),
with aperture ring
@ G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring
Turn
the power switch off and mount the lens to the
camera body.
CD
other
CPU
Nikkor
than G-type
lens
@
G-type
Nikkor
lens
• Position lens
indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens
counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not
release button.)
• When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached
and the power switch is turned on,
viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. See page 34 for a nonCPU lens.
18
in
the camera's bayonet mount so that the
F-
- blinks
in
the LCD panel and
to
mounti~g
touch the lens
III
Check
o Use a D- or G-type
functions.
points
AF
Nikkor lens to utilize all of this camera's
(See
page 34 for Lens Compatibility.)
z
o
~
~
o Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the 0
lens.
(J
o When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button. !
o Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens.
With CPU
2.3
type),
• When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum
aperture setting (largest f-number) and the power switch is turned on,
blinks
• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected
from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lens, aperture does not need
to be set to minimum.
2.4
Detaching
• Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.
When
When you leave the camera unattended
without a lens attached, be sure to attach
the supplied body cap (page
optional body cap BF-1A.
cannot be used
Nikkor
set
the
in
the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released .
the
camera
is
lens
with
lens aperture
lens .
left
unattended
3)
.)
(BF-1
aperture ring (other than G-
to
its
minimum
without
lens
, or
body cap
and lock.
FEE
19
3
3.1
Load Film
Turn
the power switch on and
load DX-coded film. With
coded film, film speed will be set
automatically
When the camera is turned on,
film
is
loaded and the camera
back
is
automatically
first frame.
Turn
the power switch on, confirm that the film
speed setting
back by sliding the camera back lock release lever.
(ISO
closed, the film
advances to the
is
DX-
25-5000).
set to
100,
OX-coded film
ISO
~
~
""
1),
36
~
,
then open the camera
DX
(film
mark
speed)
125
FS.6
G
.
~
...
.
Gl(
tml
• If the film speed setting
Insert film from the bottom side and pull film leader
3.2
out to red index mark .
•
Do
not insert the film leader beyond the
NOTE:
Loading/removing
Shutter curtains are very thin.
touch the shutter curtains with your finger
or the film leader.
20
is
not set to
film
Do
El
not
liD
, see page
red
36.
index mark.
[2]
Check
o
To
see pages 36-37.
o Shutter curtains
your finger or the film
pOints
change film speed with DX-coded film or select film advance mode,
are
very thin.
leader.
Do
not touch the shutter curtains with 0
z
o
fi
a:
~
o
ii5
o Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. :i
Hold the film cartridge and ensure film
3.3
positioned with no slack, then gently close the
camera back until the camera back snaps closed.
Film automatically advances to the first frame.
x
•
When
: appears
• When
Err and E blink
properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film.
•
Ii}J
and Err
locks when a non-OX-coded film
1i}J
. Set film speed manually (page
• Frame number display remains when the power switch
•
You
can check the number of available exposures
the film cartridge confirmation window.
• Infrared films cannot be used since
detection of the film frame position .
~
B:
Camera can be set to advance the film to the first frame not until
the shutter release button
Set the film advance mode selector to []] (single-
3.4
frame shooting) while pressing the film advance
mode selector lock release.
on
the
LCD
panel, the film
in
the LCD panel and viewfinder, film
in
the LCD panel and Err
has
advanced to the first frame.
in
viewfinder blink and the shutter
is
loaded with camera film speed set to
36)
.
on
an
infrared sensor
is
pressed (page
72)
is
properly
is
not
is
off.
the film roll through
is
used for the
.
21
Set
Focus
Mode,
AF
Area
Mode
and
Focus
Area
4
4.1
4.2
Set the focus mode
AF),
Servo
(Single Area
to
center.
Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF).
• Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position .
•
To
focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page
~
::
Set the AF Area mode selector to
AF
AF)
: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AE-U
AF-L button only (page 73).
to
S (Single
Area mode
and focus area
to
[]
27).
[]
(Single Area AF).
125
FS.o
.-
[@]
[
Il
I
~
• Set the AF Area mode
22
N8D
N8DQD
sel
ector firmly.
21r'l
:25 ,56 p [ :1
[ZJ
Check
o
Do
mode is set to S or
o With the focus mode set at S (Single Servo
released when the subject is out of focus.
o See pages 38-42 for details regarding focus mode,
focus area.
points
not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus
C.
AF),
the shutter cannot be
AF
Area mode and
o See page 46 for situations where autofocus may not work as expected.
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4.3
4.4
Rotate the focus area selector
center focus area with the focus area selector.
N8D
• Pressing the focus area selector up/down/rightlleft shifts the focus area
toward the desired direction. Press the focus area selector while the
exposure meter is on (page
• Selected focus area
42)
.
~
5: Focus area indication
canceled or can be set to appear
Rotate the focus area selector lock lever
focus area.
• When the focus area is locked, pressing the focus area selector does not
change the focus area.
is
N8DQD
42).
indicated
in
in
red when the subject is dark can be
lock
lever and select
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the LCD panel and viewfinder (page
in
any situation (page
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to
f:!
(
72).
lock
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5
Set
Metering
Set
metering
(Matrix
mode
Program).
Metering)
to P (Auto-Multi
system
and
System
to
:.:
exposure
and
Exposure
Mode
Set the metering system selector to
5.1
Metering).
• Matrix Metering indication ~ appears
• The frame
each segment is used to determine correct exposure. Use of a D- or Gtype Nikkor lens automatically activates
which accounts for scene brightness and contrast,
distance (Distance Information)
is
divided into 10 segments
in
the viewfinder.
in
Matrix Metering, and data from
3D
in
order to determine exposure accurately.
:.:
Matrix Metering (page
as
Set the exposure mode select dial to P (Auto-Multi
5.2
Program).
• When the shutter release button
aperture appear
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in
the LCD panel and viewfinder.
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is
lightly pressed, shutter speed and
(Matrix
well
as
subject
48),
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o
Check
o Three metering
Weighted and Spot Metering (page
o Four exposure
Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure
modes.
for various shooting situations. See step
exposure mode and its reference page for operating instructions and
details .
points
systems-the
modes-the
Each
exposure mode provides a choice of exposure controls
N80/N80QD features Matrix, Center-
48).
N80/N80QD features Auto-Multi Program,
5.2
for a summary of each
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• Shooting characteristics
Symbol
P
S
A
M
Exposure
Auto-Multi
Program
Shutter-Priority
Auto
Aperture-Priority
Auto
Manual
P.52
P.
54
P.56
mode
P.
Shooting
Camera controls shutter speed and
aperture
freely take pictures, concentrating only on
the shutter release opportunity.
50
other settings, such
(page
60)
are possible.
You
set desired shutter speed, and the
camera selects the correct aperture.
"Freeze" the motion
using a fast shutter speed or "blur" the
subject using a slower speed.
You
set the desired aperture, and the
camera selects the correct shutter speed.
Lets you determine depth
area (page
near or far subjects are
whether foreground or background is to be
blurred.
Shutter speed and aperture are set
manually. Suitable for situations where it is
difficult to attain the desired effect using
other exposure modes. Also, use Manual
exposure mode when using a non-CPU
Nikkor lens. (Camera's exposure meter
cannot be used.)
of
exposure modes
characteristics
automatically-allowing
as
51)
or exposure compensation (page
88)
, so you can choose whether
Flexible Program
of
a moving subject
in
you to
In
of
the in-focus
sharp focus, or
addition,
25
6
6.1
Hold Camera and Focus
Lightly pressing the shutter
release button automatically
focuses the camera
subject and when the subject is
in
focus,
causes.
the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
• Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.
• Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
• Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to
cradle the camera (or lens).
Camera
shake
Preventing camera shake
general, you should set the shutter speed faster than 1/
tripod or Speed light (pages
shutter speeds slower than 1/
and
on
to appear
shutter
is
the
in
speed
crucial when taking photographs.
30, 78)
is
recommended for shooting at
60
sec.
60
In
sec. Use of a
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N
OTE
: Compos
This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 92%
actually exposed
is
somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder. Note
that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.
ing
frame
on
the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame
of
the image
III
Check
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o Diopter adjustment (page
the viewfinder.
o
To
area by using the focus area selector (page
~.
o N80QD only:
negatives (page
points
66)
enables you to see more clearly through
take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus
42)
or use focus lock (page
You
can imprint date and/or time on your photos/
90)
.
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Ci)
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Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the
6.2
shutter release button.
• Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter
release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator
appears or blinks
• appears: Subject is
• blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus.
• With dark subjects , the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator (page
automatically activated to guide autofocus.
•
To
take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area
by using the focus area selector (page
In
situations where autofocus may not work
•
as
follows .
in
focus .
42)
or use focus lock (page
as
expected, see page 46.
43)
is
44)
.
27
Confirm
Indications
in
Viewfinder
and
Release
Shutter
7
7.1
7.2
Confirm
indicator) appears
viewfinder, then slowly, fully
depress the shutter release
button. Camera automatically
tracks subject that has been
moving (page
Confirm indications
pressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speed
and aperture are shown
• When the subject is dark
use the built-in Speedlight to avoid picture blur (page
• If any warning indications appear
page 101.
Confirm that focus
depress the shutter release button.
that.
(in-focus
in
88).
the
in
the viewfinder while lightly
in
1/2
steps.)
or
the shutter speed is slower than 1/60 sec
in
the LCD panel or viewfinder, see
indicator.
appears and slowly
30)
.
.,
• After shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next
frame and the next shot can be taken.
28
o
Check
o Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed
other warning indications appear, see page
o When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts
points
101
in
.
the viewfinder. If any
to
rewind automatically.
o For mid-roll rewind, see page 36.
o For self-timer operation, see page
o When the camera back
(before
E blinks), warning indication (blinking 0
in
the LCD panel and viewfinder. Refer
Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches
7.3
the end of the
• 0
__ ,0_
rewind and the frame counter counts down until rewind is complete.
• Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures
for the film roll may be discarded
~
~
Confirm that film
7.4
remove film cartridge .
and then 0 appear
I:
Film rewind can be changed not to start automatically when the
end of a film roll
13
: High-speed film rewind
be changed to quiet film rewind (page
is
opened before the film
roll.
68.
to
in
the LCD panel a
in
is
reached (page
is
normally executed. This film rewind can
is
completely rewound, then
is
completely rewound
__
and frame counter) appears
page 103 for troubleshooting.
nd
viewfinder during fi
the process of developing.
71)
.
74).
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0.
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• Film
is
completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking HE"
the
LCD
panel and viewfinder.
is
exposure meter
blinking
in
from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to one side.
off.) Make sure the film
the LCD panel and viewfinder), open the camera back away
(E
appears without blinking when the
is
completely rewound
(E
in
is
29
8
8.1
Using Built-In
When the subject is dark or the
shutter speed is slower than
1/60 sec., use the built-in
Speedlight to avoid picture blur.
Speedlight photography is also
suitable for shooting backlit
subjects.
Speedlight
Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release
Speed light. The Speed light starts charging
the
automatically .
• See page
Sync.
• When the Speedlight
viewfinder (when the camera's meter
To
close the Speedlight , press gently until it clicks shut.
•
power, keep the Speedlight closed when it
Suitable
• Shutter speed
• Subject
• Subject
such
NOTE:
After continuous use
protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight
again.
30
80
if the flash sync mode
is
situations
is
is
as
the subject's face.
Continuous
for
use
is
slower than 1/
dark at night or indoors.
backlit
or
when more light
use
of
of
is
not set to the normal Front-Curtain
ready to fire, ~ appears without blinking
of
built-in
the built-in Speedlight , it may stop firing
is
on)
Speedlight
60
sec .
is
Speedlight
.
is
not
desired
(To
in
on
conserve
use.)
the main subject,
in
the
to
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