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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Depth-of-field preview button (P. 67)

Focus mode selector (P.38, 47)

Lens release buttont 1

Flash lock-releasebutton (P. 30

Film advancemode selector lockrelease (P. 37)

Camera strapelet

Exposure mode (P.50)/Custom Setting(P. 70)iISO f i lm speed selectdial (P. 36)

Fi lm advance rnodeselector (P. 37)

Sub-Command Dial

Power switch (P. 16)

Shutter releasebutton (P. 17)

Release terminal(P. 65)

Flash Exposurecompensationbutton (P. 85)

Camera strapeyelet

LCD illuminator( P.66)/Film rewind button

(P. 36)

Exposure compensationbutton (P. 60)

LCD panel (P. 4)

Self-timer (P. 68)/AF assist il luminator (P.43)/

Red-Eye Reduction lamp(P. 81)

Fi lm plane indicator (P. 67Accessory shoe (P. 79)

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Diopter adjustment lever (P. 66)

ViewtinOer eyepiece

Rubber eyecup (P. 66)

Flash sync mode (P. 80)/Film rewind button (P. 36)

Auto ExposureBracketing button (P. 61

Camera back lockrelease lever (P. 20)

Film confirmationwindow

AE-UAF-L (Auto Exposure[P.58]/Autofocus Lock lP. 441) button

Metering system selector (P. 48)

Focus area selector (P.42)

Main-Command Dial (P. 6)

Battery chambercover lock lever

(P. 16)

Data imprint LCD panel/ Focus area selector locklever (P.42)buttons (N80QD only) (P.

AF Area mode selector (P. 39)

. ll lustration shown is the N80QD. The camera back of the N80 differs from theN8OQD.

Supplied accessories

Body cap (P. 19) Eyepiece cap DK-s (P. 68)

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I LCD panel

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value Bracketing bar graphs (P. 61)

Flash exposurecompensation (P. 85)

Exposurecompensation (P. 60)

Flexible Program (P. 51)

DX indication (P. 36)

Flash sync mode (P. 80)

Aperture

Custom Setting(P. 70)

Battery power(P. 16)

Frame counter(P. 21)

Focus area 42)

Auto Exposure Bracketing 6 1 )

. The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.

About Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayThe new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the N80/N80QD employs theconvenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focusbrackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy identification. When the finderimage is bright, the focus brackets are displayed in black and when the finder image isdark, the focus brackets are momentarily illuminated in red. The selected focus area can beidentified easily in both bright and dark conditions with this function (page 72).Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of On-Demand Grid Lines. The grid lines can be displayed by using Custom Setting Menu #4(page 71). These grids assist you in composing the frame, in taking landscape pictures or inshif t ing/t i l t ing PC-Nikkor lenses.* Due to characteristics of the LCD used in the Vari-Brite Focus Area display system, a thin line

outside the selected focus area may also be displayed or the entire viewfinder may beilluminated in red under certain conditions. These are not malfunctions.

About LCDThe LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and slowerresponse time at low temperatures. On the other hand, the LCD in the Nikon AdvancedFocusing Screen Display tends to turn lighter at high temperatures and darker with slowerresponse time at low temperatures. In either case, when the temperature returns to normal,the displays also return to normal.

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I Viewfinder Display1 2mm-dia. reference circle for Center-WeightedMetering area (P. 49) On-Demand Grid Lines (P. 71)

Focus brackets (focus area) (P.42)/Spot Metering area (P. 49)

Focus indicator (P.27) Flash read ht (P. 7e)

Focus area (P. 42)Frame counter (P. 21)/Exposure

compensation value (P. 60)/Flashvalue (P. 85)

Meteri tem (P. 48)Exposure compensation (P. 60)

Multiple exposure (P. 63)/AE-L (Auto exposure lock)indicator (P. 58)

Flash exposure compensation

Shutter speedExposure mode (P. 50-57)/Electronic

analog exposure display (P.57)/Exposure compensation value

display (P. 60)

GAUTI0N: About viewfinderThe viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installationof fresh batteries. This is not a malfunction.

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lThe NBO/N8OQD's Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or incombination with other buttons to select/set various functions ormodes.See "Basic Op.eraJigl'l.9ln_pqgeq 15 to 31 if you want to start shootingimmediately with NB0/N80QD's basic mode.

Sub-CommandDial

Flash exposure

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Exposure mode/Custom Setting/lS0 film speedselect dial

"*o'T3ll3llElFlash sync modebutton

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Main-CommandDial

ffi Film. Setting film speed

ffi Exposure. Performing Flexible Program in Auto-Multi

Program

o Setting shutter speed in Shutter-PriorityAuto exposure mode*

. Setting shutter speed in Manual exposuremode*

o Setting aperture in Aperture-Priority Autoexposure mode*

o Setting aperture in Manual exposure mode*P. 56

. Performing exposure compensation P. O0

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P. 51

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P . 5 6

P . 5 4


. Setting/canceling Auto Exposure r------ --l

Bracketins p. 01 | @ |

. Setting number of shots and f---lcompensating EV value in Auto Exposure I tA, IBracketing P. 61

ffi Custom Settingo Selecting menu number of Custom

Setting

o Selecting and making Custom Setting

ffi Flash. Selecting flash sync mode

':":Xin flash exposure compensation p.85 a @)

* rFM ifl: shutter speed can be set to change with the sub-command Dial (inShutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and aperture with theMain-command Dial (in Aperture-priority Auto or Manual exposuremode) (page74).

I Thank you for purchasing the Nikon NBO/NBOQD-a camera that is sureto make photography a bigger part of your l i fe.Get to know your NBO/NBOQD camera, and be sure to read this manualthoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manualhandy.

Main features of the N80/N80QD:


I Take trial shots

Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddingsor graduations.

I Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly

Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by anauthorized dealer or service center at least once every two years.

I Using your camera correctly

The Nikon N80/N80QD's performance has been optimized for use withNikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturersmay not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconformingaccessories could damage the NBO/N8OQD's components. Nikoncannot guarantee the NBO/N8OQD's performance when it is used withother than Nikon brand accessories.

rdsrm f,fi (numbers from i to iH): indicates that the function/mode changesaccording to Custom Setting menu number.

Nomenclature .2-gLCD PanelA/iewfinder Display... . . . . . . . .4-sCommand Dia ls . . . . .G-TIntroduction .. . .8-gAbout This Manual . . .12-13

BASIC OPERATION. - ' . - . . . ] ' ' . r rrrr i r . rr i j : . . ' ' r i . r . ' r . . ' . . . . i i ' ' . i . f i ' . r ' r r ' . . r r ' r r . rrr . r ; . . . . ' l l ' '5*31

Lens Compatibi l i ty. . . .34-35Film (f i lm speed, mid-rol l rewind, f i lm advance mode, etc.) . . .36-37Autofocus (Single Servo AE Continuous Servo AF). . . . . . .38AF Area Mode .. .39-41Focus Area . . . . . . .42AF-Assist l l luminator . . . . . .43Focus Lock (Single Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF) . .....44-45Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected .. . . . . . . . . .46Manua l Focus . , . . . . . . .47

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Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot) ..... ...48-49Shooting in Each Exposure Mode... . . . . .50-57

Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program, Program Chart) .... .......50-51Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ....52-53Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ..54-55Manual Exposure Mode ...56-57

Auto Exposure Lock ......58-59Exposure Compensation .. ...60Auto Exposure Bracketing ....61-62Mult iple Exposure.., . .63-64Long Time Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . .65Diopter AdjustmenVlCD llluminator.... .....,66Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator..... .,..67Self-Timer Operation ....68

G U S T O M S E T T I N G - r . - r r r i t . . r . r r t - ! r . . . . r r r r r r r . r . r i r r r r r i r r r i r r r r r r i r r i r r . r . r i t t r r " . . . 6 g * 7 6

Menu/Features of Custom Setting .......70-75Two-Button Reset .....76

D A T A B A C K . . r r i r r . r r - r r r r r i r . i i r r r r . r r r . r r . r . . i - r ! . . r r r . . . r . . . r . r r . t . r t . t i . r t r . . r r r r r . r . t . . . . 8 9 - 9 3

Adjusting Date and Time and lmprinting Data ...........90-93

$ ffillffiliiiiiiiii+illltil+lii$ilii+ffiii+$ffiliii;tiiilffi*iffil$$ffi$iiOptional Accessories ...96-97Camera Care ......98-99Notes on Batteries ..1 00Troubleshooting .. . . . . . . . 101-103Specif icat ions .. . . . .104-109Index , . . . . .1 10-1 1 1Custom Setting Menu ...,..1 12-113

F1ASH PHOTOGRAPHY .t . - . . i . - . . i r rrr i r . rrr . rr . r . . . . r ta. . ' . . - . . . ' . . . r r . . r . rr . r . rr ! 77-87

Ffash Photography using Buil t- ln Speedlight. . . . . . . . .78Ready-LighVAccessory Shoe ...79Flash Sync Mode Features ..... ....80-81Using the Buil t- ln Speedlight . . . . .82-83Usable Lenses with Buift-ln Speedlight. .......84Flash Exposure Compensation.. ........85Usable Optional Speedlights... .......86-87

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BASIG OPERATIONTIT ITTTTI I I ITTTIT

This section features the settings for mostcommon picture-taking situations whenusing Auto-Multi Program. The shooting

modes explained in this section cover mostof your shooting situations.

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Turn the power switch off and open the batterychamber cover by sliding the battery chamber coverlock lever toward indicated direction.

Insert batteries with the "@" and 're" endspositioned as marked inside the battery chambercove6 then firmly close the battery chamber cover.

o Incorrect positioning of @ and Q poles may damage the camera.

Turn the power switch on and confirm battery powerwith the m indication.


Gheck points

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El=l appears: Sufficient battery power.[E appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready.

(Viewfinder indications turn off when you release your fingerfrom any button.)

c-5 blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.). Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel automatically

turn off 6 sec. after the power switch is turned on and the cameraremains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.)

. For NBOQD only: Batteries in the camera body also power the QuartzDate. After installing batteries for the first time, set the date and time(page 90).

Lightly press the shutter release button to activatethe exposure meter.

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l l l* L,'J[ F]. Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter

and indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx. 6 sec.

rx+n i5: lt is possible to change the duration of inactive time beforeautomatic meter switch-off occurs (page.74).

LCD panel when the power switch is offWhen the power switch is turned off with batteriesinstalled, the frame counter display remains on inthe LCD panel.

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Check the lens type.

CPU contacts of CPUlens

O CPU Nikkor lensother than G-type

O CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (lllustration is D-type Nikkor tens),with aperture ring

@ G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring

Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to thecamera body.

. Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mountingindexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lenscounterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lensrelease button.)

. When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attachedand the power switch is turned on, F- - blinks in the LCD panel andviewfinde6 and the shutter cannot be released. See page 34 for a non-CPU lens.

@ G-type Nikkor lens


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With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G-type), set the lens aperture to its rninimum and lock'

. When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimumaperture setting (largest f-number) and the power switch is turned on, rf Eblinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.

. The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selectedfrom camera body. Unlike other GPtj Nikkor lens, aperture does not needto be set to minimum.

Detaching the lens.

. Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.

When camera is left unattended without lens

When you leave the camera unattendedwithout a lens attached, be sure to attachthe supplied body cap (Page 3), oroptional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body capcannot be used.)

DX-coded fi lm

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Turn the power switch on, confirm that the filmgpegd setting is set to EX, then open the cameraback by sliding the camera back-lock release lever.

. lf the film speed setting is not set to EX, see page 36.

Insert film from the bottom side and puil firm leaderout to red index mark.

. Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark.

NOTE: Loading/removing filmShutter curtains are'very thin, rDo not ,'touch the shutter curtains with your fingeior the film leader.


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r,tE b Change film S,peed witlj: i : , [email protected], ' , i , , :I Shutter curtaihs are very thin.Do not tou"rn tne Ehuttei,ci:rtaih$with,

your finger or the film leader.rr [*]. Avoid direct,su.rtlight when, changi ng f ilm outdoors.

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Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properlypositioned with no slack, then gently close thecamera back until the camera back snaps closed.Film automatically advances to the first frame.

. When I appears on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first frame.

.When Err and F bl ink in the LCD panel and viewfinder, f i lm is notproperlv installed. Open the camera back again and reload film.

. i i l dnd Err in the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder bl ink and the shutterlocks when a non-DX-coded film is loaded with camera film speed set toEX. Set film speed manually (page 36).

. Frame number display remains when the power switch is off.

. You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll throughthe film cartridge confirmation window.

. lnfrared films cannot be used since an infrared sensor is used for thedetection of the film frame position,

EEM fl: Camera can be set to advance the film to the first frame not untilthe shutter release button is pressed (page 72'1.

Set the film advance mode selector to E (single-frame shooting) while pressing the film advancemode selector lock release.

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4,2 to t I (Single Area AR.

o Set the AF Area mode selector firmly-

Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF).

o Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position.. To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 2T)-Fslil i i: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AE-U

AF-L button only (page 73).

Set the AF Area mode selector

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4,3Rotate the focus area selector lock lever and selectcenter focus area with the focus area selector.

o Pressing the focus area selector up/down/righVleft shifts the focus areatoward the desired direction. Press the focus area selector while theexposure meter is on (page 42).

. Selected focus area is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder (page42).

ESI 5: Focus area indication in red when the subiect is dark can becanceled or can be set to appear in any situation (page 72).

Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to lockfocus area.4,4

. When the focus area is locked, pressingchange the focus area.

N80 NBOQD

the focus area selector does not

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Set the metering system selector to 3t (MatrixMetering).

o Matrix Metering indication @ appears in the viewfinder.. The frame is divided into 10 segments in Matrix Metering, and data from

each segment is used to determine correct exposure. Use of a D- or G-type Nikkor lens automatically activates 3D Matrix Metering (page 4B),which accounts for scene brightness and contrast, as well as subjectdistance (Distance Information) in order to determine exposure accurately.

9et the exposure mode select dial to p (Auto-MultiProgram).

'when the shutter release button is lighily pressed, shutter speed andaperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder.


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I Shooting characteristics of exposure modes

Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics

P Auto-MultiProgram P.50

Camera controls shutter speed andaperture automatically-allowing you tofreely take pictures, concentrating only onthe shutter release opportunity. In addition,other settings, such as Flexible Program(page 51) or exposure compensation (page60) are possible.

S Shutter-PriorityAuto P.52

You set desired shutter speed, and thecamera selects the correct aperture."Freeze" the motion of a moving subjectusing a fast shutter speed or "blur" thesubject using a slower speed.

A Aperture-PriorityAuto P.54

You set the desired apedure, and thecamera selects the correct shutter speed.Lets you determine depth of the in-focusarea (page BB), so you can choose whethernear or far subjects are in sharp focus, orwhether foreground or background is to beblurred.

M Manual P.56

Shutter speed and aperture are setmanually. Suitable for situations where it isdifficult to attain the desired effect usingother exoosure modes. Also, use Manualexposure mode when using a non-CPUNikkor lens. (Camera's exposure metercannot be used.)

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0,1Hold the camera properly.

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o 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).

Gamera shake and shutter speedPreventing camera shake is crucialwhen taking photographs. Ingeneral, you should set the shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec_ Use of atripod or Speedlight (pages 30, 78) is recommended for shooting atshutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec.

ilOTE: Gomposing ftameThis camera's vievvfinder frame shows approximately gzgto of the imageactually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frarneis somewhat larger than the image you ses through the vieMinder. Notethat the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by rnost labs.


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Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing theshutter release button.

o Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutterrelease button. The camera focuses automaticallv and focus indicatorappears or blinks as follows.

O appears: Subject is in focus.O bl inks: Unable to focus using autofocus.

. With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist llluminator (page 43) isautomatically activated to guide autofocus.

o To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus areaby using the focus area selector (page 42) or use focus lock (page 44).

. ln situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 46.

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Confirm indications in the viewfinder while l ightlypressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speedand aperture are shown in 1/2 steps.)

o When the subject is dark or the shutter speed is slower than 1/60 sec.,use the bui l t- in Speedlight to avoid picture blur (page 3O).

. lf any warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder, seepage 101 .

Confirm that focus indicator O appears and slowlydepress the shutter release button.

. After shutter is released, the film automaticallv advances to the nextframe and the next shot can be taken.


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Film starts to rewind automatically when film reachesthe end of the roll.

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L " J[]F,l[lo E- -, n- and then x appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder during f i lm

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 in the process of developing.

rFrfi i ' Film rewind can be changed not to start automatically when theend of a film roll is reached (page 71).

I*{fil ll ' High-speed film rewind is normally executed. This film rewind canbe changed to quiet film rewind (page 74).

Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenremove film cartridge.

. Fi lm is completely rewound when the frame counter shows bl inking "F" inthe LCD panel and viewfinder. (F appears without blinking when theexposure meter is off.) Make sure the film is completely rewound (l isblinking in the LCD panel and viewfinder), open the camera back awayfrom sunlight and remove the film cadridge by tilting it to one side.

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8,1Press the Speedlight lock-release button to releasethe Speedlight. The Speedlight starts chargingautomatically.

. See page 80 if the flash sync mode is not set to the normal Front-CurtainSync.

. When the Speedlight is ready to f ire, I appears without bl inking in theviewfinder (when the camera's meter is on).

o To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (Io conservepower, keep the Speedlight closed when it is not in use.)

Suitable situations for use of Speedlight. Shutter speed is slower than 1/60 sec.. Subject is dark at night or indoors.. Subject is backlit or when more light is desired on the main subject,

such as the subject's face.

N0TE: Continuous use of built-in SpeedlightAfter continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firirlg toprotect the tiring tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlightagain.


Z Check points

Confirm I in viewfinder; then compose, focus andtake the picture.

o The shutter cannot be released unless I appears without bl inking in theviewfinder.

. l bl inks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after ful l f lash output. l f thishappens, underexposure may have occurred. Check the flash shootingdistance range (page 83) and shoot again.

. Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Flashwith Red-Eye Reduction, which reduces the "red-eye" effect with aperson or animal, and Slow Sync f lash, which brings out the backgrounddetails, are also available. For details, see page 80.

. With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist llluminator is automaticallyactivated to guide autofocus. See page 43 for details.

3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-FlashWhen a D- or G-type Nikkor lens is attached, it integrates DistanceInformation from the lens with other exposure control information,automatically compensating the flash output level so that flash outputand ambient light are balanced (page 7B).

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Metering systems and exposure are important factors for takingpictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps youwiden your photographic expression.

ffinnetering SystemAs the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correctexposure is determined according to subject brightness and filmsensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important.In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. The N80/N80QD provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Genter-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. With Matrix Metering, scenebrightness data is detected by the 1O-segment Matrix sensor. WithCenter-Weighted Metering, most of the meter's sensitivity isconcentrated on the 12mm-diameter center circle in the viewfinder. SpotMetering sensitivity is concentrated in a small, selected focus area fromfive available focus areas. Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, theN80/N80QD camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distanceinformation to determine correct exposure. See page 48.

ffiExposureLight from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the fi lm.Shutter speed and aperture control how much light reaches the fi lm. Thecombination of shutter speed and aperture appropriate for subjectbrightness and film sensitivity results in correct exposure-a resultprovided by the N80/N80QD's four exposure modes: Auto-MultiProgram (page 50), Shutter-Priority Auto (page 52), Aperture-PriorityAuto (page 54) and Manual (page 56) exposure modes.When a highly reflective or very low reflective object is within a frame,correct exposure may not be obtained. In such situations, exposurecompensation is required. The N80/N80QD offers auto exposure lock(page 58), exposure compensation (page 60) or Auto ExposureBracketing function (page 61) allowing a photographer greater control ofexposure than that afforded by Auto exposure modes.


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TIT I I IT IT I I IT I IThis section features detailed descriptions

of al l camera functions-including lens, f i lm,focuS, exposure and other functions.

I Use a CPU lens (except tx-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF lensesgive you access to al l avai lable functions. See page 18.

G-type Nikkor and other GPU Nikkor lens. The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected

from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not needto be set to minimum (largest f-number).

. CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Setthe lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to itsminimum aperture sett ing and the power switch is turned on , FEE bl inks inthe LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.

When a non-CPU lens is attached

Set exposure mode to Manual with a non-CPU lens. (When other modes areselected, shutter cannot be released.) The camera's exposure meter cannotbe used and the aperture cannot be set using the Sub-Command Dial whenusing non-CPU lenses. F- - appears in place of the apefture indication in theLCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring.

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Reflex-Nikkor o o*10PC-Nikkor o o*10Al-S or Al $peTeleconvefters o*7 o o-10

Bellows FocusingAttachment PB-6*12 o*7 o o*10

Auto Extension Rings(PK-11A, PK-12,PK-13 and PN-11)

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.1 Spot Metering area can be shifted with focus area selector (page 49) with CPU Nikkor lens."2 lX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached.-3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens..4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the

lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum apefture..5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens..6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-l Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.80 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED..7 With maximum effective apefture of f/5.6 or faster..8 With maximum apefture of f/5.6 or faster.*9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be aftached. (See page 34.)-10 With exposure mode set to Manual. The exposure meter cannot be used.

-11 With explsure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1/1 25 sec. or slower but the exposure metercannot be used.-12 Aftach the PB-6 vertically. (PB-6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching.)

. AS-15 must be attached in combination with Medical-Nikkor 200mm f/5.6 for the lens to fire flash.

. Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4.

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I Setting and confirming film speedSet the exposure mode/lSO film speed select dial to ISOand rotate the Main-Command Dial to set film speed in use.

. Film-9Peeq can be set to EX and between ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps by rotatingthe Main-Command Dial. When a film is reinstalled, film speed is automaticaTlyset to ffi.

o When film speed is set to DX and DX-coded film is installed, film speed isautomatically set between ISO 25-5000. Film speed can also be set manuallywith DX-coded film to have an effect of increased or decreased film sensitivity.

. Film speed can be set between ISO 6-6400 with non-DX-coded film.o To confirm either automatically set or manually set film speed on the camera,

set the exposure mode/lSO film speed select dial to lSO.. The shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode/lSO film speed

select dial is set to lSO. Set the dial to the desired exposure mode (P, S, A orM) before shooting.

EEM l: Film speed setting can be set not to become DX when a film isreinstalled (page 71).

I Mid-rol l rewindTo rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewindbuttons o*. simultaneously for approx. 1 sec.

page 103 for troubleshooting.rFIn i1: High-speed film rewind is normally executed. This film rewind can be

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, I tt f i lm does not start to rewind or f i lm rewind stops at mid-roll

. When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not startrewinding or f i lm rewind may stop at mid-rol l , and r- - and frame number wil lblink in the LCD panel. In this case, turn the power switch off, changebatteries, then turn the power switch on and rewind film again.

I Fi lm advance modeRotate the film advance mode selector while pressingthe film advance mode selector lock release to selectfilm advance mode.

. The following film advance modes are available:E: Single-frameshooting

Fully depressing the shutter release button takes one picture andautomatically advances the film by one frame.

E:: : Continuous shootingShots are taken continuously at the rate of up to approx. 2.5 fps as longas you keep the shutter release button fully depressed.Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of focus mode M, exposuremode M, shutter speed 1/1 25 sec. or faster, aperture other than maximum, atnormal temperature of 20'C (68'F), with fresh batteries, for the lst to 36th framesof a f i lm.

. When the film advance mode selector is set to E, multiple exposure can beperformed (page 63). Also, when it is set to U, self-timer operation can beperformed (page 68).

I Focus mode selector

o Set focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority) or C(Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). Camera focuses automatically onthe subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed.S: Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority

The shutter can only be released when in focus indicator O appears in theviewfinder (Focus-Priority). once focused on a subject, keeping the shutterrelease button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 44). With asubject that has been moving, the camera continuously focuses on asubject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (FocusTracking, page 88) and focus locks when the subject stops moving.

C: Continuous Servo AF with Release-PrioritySince the priority is on shutter release, you can release the shutterregardless of the focus status (Release-Priority). Focus is not locked whenO appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to focus on asubject until shutter release. With a moving subject, the cameracontinuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button iskept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page BB).

FFIitl i i: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AE-uAF-Lbutton only (not by lightly pressing the shutter release button) (page73t.

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lAutofocus operation lets you select Single Area AF that uses one focusarea selected or Dynamic AF that also utilizes the other four focus areas.Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode.

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. f';l appears when the Single Area AF is selected and Fl or Fll (whenDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated) appears whenDynamic AF is selected in the LCD panel.

[ ]: Single Area AF [-.;lWith Single Area AE only the focus brackets selected among five focusareas is used for autofocus. This mode is useful for achieving accuratefocus on a selected focus brackets when shooting a stationary subject.

[*]: Dynamic nf [+l/['l 6n Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority)In Dynamic AF, you designate the primary sensor (the first to detect thesubject), then if the detected subject moves, Dynamic AF automaticallyshifts to the next sensor that detects the subject, then the next again,shifting among the progression of sensors as the subject moves. DynamicAF thereby follows and maintains accurate focus even on subjects thatmove irregularly. (LCD panel and viewfinder indications do not change assensoring shifts in Dynamic AF mode.) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority can also be activated in Dynamic AF mode. See nextpage.

lf the focus mode is set to Single Servo AF in Dynamic AE the camera isautomaticatly set to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in initialsetting. ' , ,

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I Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Flo The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible in the Dynamic AF, where

the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject.Focus is always achieved at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid out-of-focus pictures.

r In Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority, focus area indication doesnot appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder and focus area cannot beselected.

o When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is very dark, the closestsubject may not be selected. In this case, use Single Area AF.

IAutofocus modesThe following focusing operations can be executed with combinations of the focusmode and AF Area mode.

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Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be selected in either focusmode, in Single Seruo AF or Continuous Servo AF.When the AF Area Mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode, the following settings areselected in combination with the given focus mode..In Single Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated in

initial setting.FFrn 9' Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be disabled (page

73).r In Continuous Servo AF: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is not

activated in initial setting.mqn i0: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be activated (page

73).

Focusing operation Suitable shooting situation

Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked (as longas the shutter release button is lightly pressed) once focus is achieved.

General shooting such as a stationary subiect.

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains focuson the subject located closest to any of five focus areas and focus is lockedonce focus is achieved. lf the subject moves from the selected focus areabefore focus lock, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining thedata from the other focus areas.

Snapshot where you let the camera's autofocusoperation determine the focusing.

Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked (as longas the shutter release button is lightly pressed) once it is achieved. lf thesubject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, cameraautomatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the otherfocus areas.

General sho0ting including a moving subjectwhere you want to expand the range of a regularsnaoshot.

Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked andfocusing continues until the shutter is released.

Subject moving straight toward 0r away from thecamera such as a racing car or track athlete tofollow a subiect with one focus area.

Focus is obtained at the selected focus area. Focus is not locked. lf the subjectmoves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuses on thesubject determining the data from the other focus areas.

Inegularly moving subject such as a player in afootball game where subiect is difficult to followin one focus area.

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains locus0n the subject located closest t0 any of five focus areas. Focus is not locked. llthe subiect moves from the selected focus area, camera automatically focuseson the sublect determining the data from the other focus areas.

Snapshot of a moving subiect where you let thecamera's autolocus operation determine thefocusing.

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I This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you canselect among them, depending on the subject's position in the frame oryour desired composition. They reliably provide sharp focus withoutuse of focus lock (page 44).

I Rotate the AF Area mode selector to select SingleI Area AF t J or Dynamic AF E+1.

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. Focus area cannot be selected in Dynamic AF Mode with closest subjectPriority ([], page 40).

t Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to releaseL the lock, then select desired focus area with the focus

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'Lightly press the shutter release button and press the focus area selectorup/down/right/left to change the focus area toward the correspondingdirection. selected focus area is indicated (momentarily in red when thesubject is dark, page 4) in the viewfinder. Selected focus area is also indicatedin the LCD panel.

'Selected focus area can be locked by rotating the focus area selector locklever to lock position.

EM 5: Focus area indication in red when the subject is dark can be canceledor can be set to appear in any situation (page l2).

EEM fi: Focus area can be switched to the opposite position without pressingthe opposite position on the focus area selector (page 72).

IWhen the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressedlightly, the camera's AF-Assist l l luminator automatically turns on andenables autofocus operation in a dark environment.

. AF-Assist l l luminator automatical ly turns on in the fol lowing situations:Focus mode is Single Servo AF, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark andcenter focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priorityis activated.

. Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24-2OOmm and the distance rangeof the AF-Assist l l luminator is approx. 0.5-3m (1.6-9.8 ft .) .

rE{n iE: AF-Assist llluminator can be canceled (page 75).

0ptional Speedlight and AF-Assist llluminatorWhen an optional Speedlight is attached and the condition for the AF-Assistl l lumination is met, the AF-Assist l l luminator of the optional Speedlight SB-28/2BDX, SB-27, 58-26, SB-25 and SB-24 automatically turns on. With otheroptional Speedlights, camera's l l luminator turns on.

. Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist llluminator cannot be performed dueto vignett ing with fol lowing lenses at shooting distance within 1m:

AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED, AF-S 17-35mm t/2.8 IF-ED, AF 1B-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED, AF 20-35mm f/2.8 lF, AF 24-B5mm f/2.8-4, AF 24-120mm f/3,5-5.6lE AF-S 2B-7Ommf/2.8IF-ED, AF Micro 70-1BOmm f/4.5-5.6 ED

. Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist llluminator cannot be performed dueto vignett ing with AF-S B0-200mm f/2.8lF-ED, AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED and AFVR B0-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ED.


I Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture asubject that's framed outside of the N80/N80QD's five focus areas, andin situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 46).Focus lock is operated differently in Single Servo AF or ContinuousServo AF.

I Position the focus area on the subject and lightlyI press the shutter release button.

o O appears when the subject is in focus.

Gonfirm focus indicator O and lock focus.In Single Servo AF:

Focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightlypressed.

o Focus can also be locked by pressing the @ button. (Refer to theoperation in Continuous Servo AF.)

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In Continuous Servo AFConfirm focus indicator O then (while keeping shutter release button lightlypressed) press the @ button.

. Focus is locked as long as the @ button is kept pressed, even if youremove your finger from the shutter release button. In Auto Exposuremode, exposure is also locked in this case (page 58).

trFIfiI i i: Only focus can be set to lock when @ button is pressed (page73).

? While keeping the focus locked, recompose andl, shoot.

. After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subjectdistance.

. lf you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed or keep the @ buttonpressed after releasing the shutter in Single Servo AE the shutter can bereleased repeatedly with the same focusing.

. lf the subject moves after focus is locked (the camera-to-subject distancechanges), remove your finger from the shutter release button or @ buttonto release the focus lock, refocus and lock the focus again.


lAutofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. Insuch situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) orfocus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focuslock (page 44) then recompose.

Low-contrast scenesFor example, where the subject is wearing clothingthe same color as a wall or other backoround.

Scenes with subjects within the focusbrackets located at different distances fromthe cameraFor example, when shooting an animal in a cage ora person in a forest.

Patterned subject or sceneFor example, bui lding windows.

Scenes with pronounced differences inbrightness within the focus bracketsFor example, when the sun is in the backgroundand the main subject is in shadow.

I Focus can be set manuallv when the focus mode selector is set to M.

o Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate thelens focusing r ing unti l a sharp image appears on the clear matte f ield in theviewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus.Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected(page 46) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens (page 35) is attached.

I Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder

. Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with Oindication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with mostNikkor lenses ( including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having amaximum aoerture of f/5.6 or faster.

. Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate thelens focusing ring until O appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can bereleased anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of fivefocus brackets selected as the focus area (page 42).


IThree choices of metering system are available to suit the l ighting foryour subject.Rotate the metering system selector to select thedesired metering system.

. When a metering system is selected, it is indicated in the viewfinder.

. Metering systems cannot be used when a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached.

I Metering systems and characteristics of each are as follows:

E: Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering

Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a 1O-segmentMatrix Sensor. With D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, 1O-segment 3D MatrixMetering automatically activates, applying scene brightness, scenecontrast and subject distance information to ensure even more accurateexposure control. Center-Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended forthe Auto Exposure Lock function (page 58) or exposure compensation(page 60).

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[<.I: Center-Wei ghted Metering

Genter-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness withinthe 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful for basingexposure on a specific area of the scene.

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Nearly 1OO% of the meter's sensitivity is concentrated on the 4mm-dia.area (approx. 1%o of entire frame) within the selected focus area of theviewfinder. Use Spot Metering when you want to base the exposure on avery small area within the frame, such as with a backlit subject or high-contrast scenes.. When Spot Metering is selected, shifting focus area also shifts Spot

Metering area to a corresponding position.. Spot Metering area stays at center (does not shift) as long as Dynamic AF

Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 40) is activated.


I P: Auto-Multi ProgramThe camera automatically controlsexposure according to the exposurecombination in the program chart forexposure that is correct for any shootingsituation. Suited for situations such aswhen taking a snapshot, where you wantto concentrate only on the shutter releaseopportunity. For more complex shooting,use Flexible Program, exposurecompensation (page 60) or auto exposure bracketing (page 61)..Auto-Multi Program can only be selected when using a CPU Nikkor

lens (page 34).

I Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select P.I

. When a non-CPU lens is attached, F- - bl inks in the LCD panel andviewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. In this case, set theexposure mode to Manual (page 56) and seVconfirm apedure with the lensaperture ring. Camera's exposure meter cannot be used. See "LensCompatibility" on page 34 for details.

Compose picture, focus and shoot.. When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning

indications wil l appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel.. i-l l: Use ND filter.. L n: Use Speedlight.

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Flexible ProgramIn Auto-Multi Program, by rotatingthe Main-Command Dial you canchange the combination of shutterspeed and aperture while maintainircorrect exposure. With this functionyou can shoot in Auto-Multi Prograras though you were shooting inShutter-Priority Auto or Apedure-Priority Auto. fl appears in the LCDpanel when the Flexible Program is used. To cancel the FlexibleProgram, rotate the Main-Command Dial until fl disappears, change theexposure mode, turn the power switch off, use built-in Speedlight (pageB2), or per-form Two-Button Reset (page 76).

Program chartThe program chart shows exposure control in Auto-Multi Program.

- With AF 50mm f/1.4D- With AF 180mm f/2.8D ED----- With AF-S 300mm f/4D ED

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I S: Shutter-Priority AutoEnables you to manually set your desiredshutter speed (30-1/4000 sec.); thecamera automatically selects the properaperture to provide correct exposure. Withhigh shutter speeds, you can freeze themotion of a fast-moving subject; withslower speeds, you can create a blurry,motion effect.

. Shutter-Priority Auto can only be selected34).

1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select S.

. When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, F- - blinks in the LCD panel andviewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. In this case, set theexposure mode to Manual (page 56) and seVconfirm aperture with the lensaperture ring. Camera's exposure meter cannot be used. See "LensCompatibility" on page 34 for details.

. lf hul h is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode ischanged to Shutter-Priority Auto without canceling hui- h, hui- h blinks andthe shutter locks. To shoot in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, selectshutter speed other than hui. h by rotating the Main-Command Dial.

with CPU Nikkor lens (page

r) Set the shutter speed (30-1 l4OO0 sec.) by rotating theL Main-Command Dial.

Fsiril if: Shutter speed can be set to change with Sub-Command Dial(Page 74).

Compose picture, focus and shoot.. When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning

indications will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder. (Electronic analogexposure display will also indicate the amount of under- or overexposure.). l f i : Select higher shutter speed. l f the warning indication st i l l remains

on, use ND f i l ter.. L rs: Select a slower shutter speed. l f the warning indication st i l l remains

on, use the SPeedlight.

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! A: Aperture-Priority AutoEnables you to set the desired aperturemanually. The camera automaticallyselects a shutter speed suitable for correctexposure. By varying the aperture, andthus controll ing the depth of f ield (page88), you can sharpen the background andforeground, or blur the background. Inflash photography, varying the aperturechanges the flash shooting distance (page 83).

. Aperture-Priority Auto can only be selected with CPU Nikkor lens(page 34).

I Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select A.T

. When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, r- - bl inks in the LCD panel andviewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. ln this case, set theexposure mode to Manual (page 56) and set/confirm aperture with the lensaperture ring. Camera's exposure meter cannot be used. See "LensCompatibility" on page 34 for details.

2Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Gommand Dial.

EN if: Aperture can be set to change with Main-Command Dial (page 74).

Compose picture, focus and shoot.. When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warnings

will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder. (Electronic analog exposuredisplay will also indicate the amount of under- or overexposure.). i-i i: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). lf the warning indication

persists, use an ND filter.. L r: Select larger aperture (smaller f-number). lf the warning indication

persists, use the SPeedlight.

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I M: ManualEnables you to set both shutter speed andaperture manually. With electronic analogexposure display in the viewfinder, you canproduce various creative effects byadjusting the exposure. Long TimeExposure (Bulb) can be set in Manualexposure mode.

1 Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select M.

NOTE: tVlinimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (exeept G'type)Always set the apedure ring of a CFU. Nlt<kor lens {except G-type) to itsminimum (largest f-number)' When the {ens is not set to its rnininturn ' raperture setting, FE F blinks in the LCD panet and viewfinder and thershutter locks.

. When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, F- - appears in the LCD paneland viewfinder. Set/confirm apedure with the lens apedure ring. Camera'sexposure meter cannot be used. See "Lens Compatibility" on page 34 fordetai ls.

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?, Set the shutter speed and aperture and confirm byL looking at the electronic analog exposure display in

the viewfinder.

. Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial and the apedureby rotating the Sub-Command Dial. These functions can be setindependently.

o Long Time exposure (Bulb) can be set by setting the shutter speed to hxl h(page 65).

. When the shutter speed is set to 1/125 sec., the shutter can be releasedwith the camera back open,

. When the exposure compensation is set, only the electronic analog displaychanges-selected shutter speed and aperture do not change.

EFtfiI ir-: Shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub-Command Dialand aperture with the Main-Command Dial (page 74).

Electronic analog exposure displayThe electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the differencebetween the selected exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and thecorrect exposure. Not available with Long Time Exposure.The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subjectbrightness is beyond the camera's exposure range.The following examples show electronic analog exposure displayindications:

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I When you want to control the exposure of a specific area within ascene, measure the exposure on the area with Spot or Center-WeightedMetering, press the @ button to lock the exposure, then recomposethe picture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual.

I Rotate the metering system selector to select Center-I Weighted or Spot Metering.

. Matrix Metering is not recommended since the effect of the Auto ExposureLock cannot be effectively attained.

Position focus area on subiect and lightly press theshutter release button, then press the @ button.Confirm focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder.

o When the @ button is pressed, exposure at the area of selected meteringsystem is locked and ren'rains locked as long as the button is kept pressed.

. When the @ button is pressed, EL appears in the viewfinder.

. Area of exposure in Spot Metering:1. When the focus area and metering area are linked in Spot Metering

(page 49), exposure is locked at selected focus area.2. When Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 40) is

selected in Spot Metering, exposure is locked at center focus area (page4e).

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. When the Center-Weighted Metering is selected, exposure at 12mm-diameter circle is locked.

. In Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF, focus is also lockedsimultaneously (page 44). Make sure to confirm focus indicator O appearsin the viewfinder. "

rEIn i i: Only exposure can be set to be locked when the @ button ispressed (page 73).

While keeping the @ button pressed, recompose,focus and shoot.

. The following functions can be operated while the @ button is keptpressed:1. Flexible Program (page 51) in Auto-Multi Program Exposure mode2. Shutter speed adjustment in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposurd mode3. Aperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure modef n any of these three situations, controlled shutter speed and/or aperturewill be displayed after change.

o Rotating the metering system selector to another setting does not changethe metering system during Auto Exposure Lock operation. ffhe meteringsystem changes as soon as the Auto Exposure Lock is canceled.)

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Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be activated by lightly pressingthe shutter release button (page72).

Fsrn i i: Auto Exposure Lock can be set to remain after you remove yourfinger from the @ button. In this case, AE lock is released whenthe @ button is pressed again (page 73).

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I To modify exposure control (i.e. from the lso standard), use the exposurecompensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achievingunder- or overexposure. Use Centre-Weighted or Spot Metering.Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode.(However in Manual exposure mode, only the electronic analog display changes-selectedshutter speed and apedure do not change.)

I Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main-I command Dial while pressing ihe @ button unti l the

desired compensation value hppears (-g EV to +3 EVin 1/2 steps).

Electronic analog exposuredisplay

-0.5 EV compensation

+2 EV compensation'Whel'the exposure compensation is set, % appears in the LCD panel and

vieMinder. The Electronic analog exposure display also appears'in thevieMinder. The compensation value can be ch'ecked by prbssing the tEl button.o Electronic glqlo.g exposure disirlay indicates the exilosure c-ompensationvalue and 0 bl inks.

. Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when thebackground is brighter than your main subject, or to the - side when thebackground is darker.

. see.page 85 for flash exposure compensation where only the flash outputlevel is compensated.

Compose picture, focus and shoot.

'To cancel exposure compensation, rotate the Main-command Dial whilepressing the-@l button to reset the compensation value to 0.0. Alternately,you can perform Two-Button Reset (page z6). flurning the power switch oiTdoes not cancel the exposure compensation'frjnction.)

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IAuto Exposure Bracketing allow you to shoot in selected compensatedEV value (maximum of t2 EV) shifting from the automatically set propereXpOSufe (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) fOf a SeleCted number

of shots (two or three) e?ch time the shutter is released. For example, thisis useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with Bracketedexposures after processing the film, when the subject has pronouncedcontrast in shooting with color slide fi lm and where the latitude of theproper exposure is minimal. Auto Exposure Bracketing can beperformed in any exposure mode.

I Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing theI Auto Exposure Bracketing ffi button so ffi appears

in the LCD panel.

. When ffi appears, % starts blinking.

. Shutter speed and aperture in Auto-Multi Program, aperture in Shutter-Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manualexposure mode differ.

o In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing and AutoExposure Bracketing are simultaneously performed when a Speedlight isused.

t) Set the number of shots and compensated EV valueL by rotating the Sub-Command Dial while pressing the

Auto Exposure Bracketing m button.

. See the table on the next page for the combinations of the number of shotsand compensated EV value.

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Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued

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r Rotating the Sub-Command Dial while pressing the Auto ExposureBracketing button @i changes the setting as follows:

compensated EV value Bracketing bar graphs Bracketing order

lF Li.E" +{l)- 0. -0.5. +0.5tF i.c +{I)- 0 . - 1 .0 . +1 .0tF t.5 +{I)- 0 , - 1 .5 . +1 .5JF I.O +{I)- O, -2.0. +2.O

+eF i).5 +{I 0, +0.5+eF ,.c +{l 0 , +1 .0+?F i.5 +{l 0 , +1 .5+?F ?.0 +aI 0, +2.0.?F 8.5 D. 0, -0.5-PF '.C D. 0 . - 1 .0-?F i.1 D- 0 . - 1 .5-?F t.c D- 0, -2.0

EEM il: Bracketing order can be set to change from negative EV value topositive EV value (page 71).

Compose picture, focus and shoot.. Compensated shutter speed and aperture values are displayed during

shooting.. To cancel the Bracketing, rotate the Main-command Dial while pressing the

Gllil button so ffi disappears from the LCD panel or pedorm Two-ButtohReset (page 76). The number of shots and compensated EV valuespreviously selected will remain when they are canceled with the Main-Command Dial, and they automatically reset to ")F 8.5" when the Two-Button Reset is performed.

o lf the exposure compensation function (page 60) or flash exposurecompensation (page 85) is also set, Bracketing will be combined with theexposure compensation values. lt is useful to perform Bracketing with acompensated value of over +2 EV or under -2 fl4.

. With film advance mode in s:: (continuous shooting), fully depress and holdthe shutter release button until the set number of shots has been taken andfilm advance stops automatically.

o lf the end of the film roll is reached during Bracketing, the remaining shotscan be taken after new film has been loaded. Also, if you turn the powerswitch off during Bracketing, the remaining shots can be taken after thepower is turned back on.

o Bracketing is performed with one frame at a time when the self-timer (page68) is set.

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I Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or moresubjects in the same frame. Multiple exposure can be performed in anyof the available exposure modes.

I Rotate and set the film advance mode selector to EI while pressing the film advance mode selector lock

release.

. E appears in the viewfinder.

Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the Glbutton to set the necessary exposure compensation.

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. Test shooting is recommended since the compensation actually requiredvaries depending on the shooting situation.

. When the background is completely dark and subjects do not overlap, nocompensation is necessary for each shot.

.In some cases, frames may shift slightly in multiple exposure. In particular,film advance becornes unstable at the beginning and near the end of a filmroll so multiple exposure is not recommended.

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Standard compensation value in Multiple exposureExposure compensation isnecessary depending on thenumber of exposures inMult iple exposure sincemore than one image isexposed in the same frame.

Number of exposuresTwo -1.0 EV

Three -1.5 EVFour -2.0 EV

Eight or Nine -3.0 EV


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? Compose picture, confirm focus indicator O andr, shoot.

o The first shot is taken when the shutter release button is fully depressed.The film does not advance and multiple exposures can be taken from thesecond shutter release.

. E blinks in the viewfinder when the first shot is taken. The frame countersin the LCD panel and vieMinder do not count up and the counter displaybtinks.

e To cancel multiple exposure, set the film advance mode selector to aposition other than E. Film is advanced when the exposure meter is on orthe shutter release button is lightly pressed. When the film is advanced, theframe counter counts up.

EEM iY: The film advance mode in multiple exposure is normally set to single-frame shooting. However, it can be set to continuous shooting (page74).

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lThis function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars, whichrequire extended exposure of more than 30 sec. The shutter wil l beopen as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed. (Useof a tripod is recommended.)

I Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select MI (Manual exposure).

o Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. Using the optionalcable release (page 97) attached to the release terminal instead of pressingthe shutter release button with your finger also reduces camera shake.

o Use the LCD illuminator (page 66) to view the LCD panel in the dark.

. lf hul h is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode ischanged to Shutter-Priority Auto without canceling hxi. h,fs,sLh blinks andthe shutter locks (page 52).

. Continuous exposure of approx. 6 hours is possible with a fresh set oflithium batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is reduced whenshooting at low temperatures.

Compose picture, focus and shoot.. The shutter will be open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully

depressed.

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I The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjustthe eyepiece diopter to suit their vlsron.

o Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the diopter adjustment lever whilelooking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in theviewfinder appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment.

. The adjustable range of the finder diopter is -1 .Bm-1 to +0.8m-1. Nine optionaleyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder diopter range of -5 to +3m-1(P. e6).

N0TE: Using the diopter adjustment leuerSince the diopter adjustment lever is located nexl to thei,vjery indei, b6.careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while

I Displays in the LCD panel can be confirmed in the dark with the LCDilluminator.

o Press the @ button. The exposure meter turns on and the LCD panel isi l luminated.

. The i l lumination remains on as long as the exposure meter is on. l l luminationturns off after lightly pressing the shutter release button or shutter release.

rFtn ii': The illuminator can be set to come on when any button is pressed(page 75).

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I Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of fieldthrough the viewfinder (see page BB).

o Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperturecontrolled in Auto-Multi Program or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, anddown to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposuremode. By looking through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of field withthe given apedure can'be confirmed.

lThe f i lm plane indicator shows the posi t ion of the f i lm plane inside thecamera body.

. The film plane indicator shows the standard line of the shooting distance andindicates the position of the film plane inside the camera body. Use thisindicator when actually measuring camera-to-subject distance, e.g. in close-up photography.

. The exact distance from the lens mounting f lange to the f i lm plane is 46.5mm.


I You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Usea tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer.

I Set the film advance mode selector to U whileI pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.

o Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter canbe release_d (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocusin Single Servo AF).

o To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece withthe supplied eyepie.ce cap DK-S (page 3) or with your hand ueitore pressingthe shutter release button to prevenf interference-and achieve corrdctexposure from stray light.

o Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocusmode.

, Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shuttera release button and fully depress the shutter release

button.

. once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. Theself-timer indicator LED will blink for B sec. and then illuminate for 2 sec.before the shutter is released.

. To cancel the self-timer, set the film advance mode selector to a positionother than S.

. When hul h is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed iscontrolled to approx. 1/8-1/15 sec.

rx{fil iE' The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2,5, or 20 sec.(page 75).

GUST(}ruT SHTTANf,ffil l l l l l I l l I l l I I I l I

Using the Custom Setting feature, you cancreate a combination of functions that is

different from the initial factory settings. Thefunctions listed in this section can be


I Creating Custom Setting

I Set the exposureI CSM and select a

Command Dial.

mode/Custom Setting select dial tomenu number by rotating the Main-

.18 menus ( i to i l i ) are avaitable with the NBO/NBOeD.

t select the desired option number by rotating the sub-Z Command Dial.

. When the desired option number is displayed in the LCD panel, rilHriMappears in the LCD panel. Rotate the exposure mode/custom settingselect dial to set desired exposure mode and picture can be taken withdesired settings.

o The shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode/Custom Settingselect dial is set to CSM. Set the dial to the desired exposure mode beforeshooting.

I Canceling Custom Sett ing

Qq! lfre exposure mode/Custom Setting select dial toCSM and perform Two-Button Reset (p-age 76).'All the Custom Settings are canceled and reset to their initial factory settings.' Each Custom Setting can be canceled and reset to initial setting by selecting

the number of " ini t ial sett ing" (e.9. i l with custom Sett ing menu number 1) atstep 2 above.

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I Menu number and Custom Setting options- Refer also to the Custom Setting Menu table at the end of this instruction manual.

l. Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll (page 29)Options: f,: Activated (initial setting)

i : DisabledAt initial setting, film rewind is automatically started when the end of the filmroll is reached. However, the camera can be set not to rewind film at the endof the film roll but instead film rewind is started by pressing the two filmrewind buttons o* for more than 1 sec.

l. Reset to DX film speed setting for new film (page 36)Options: fi: Activated (initial setting)

l : DisabledAt initial setting, film speed automatically sets to EX when a new film roll isloaded even after manually setting film speed to other than DX. However, thefilm speed setting can be changed to remain the same.

l. Bracketing order (page 62)Options: fl: Metered value, under, over (initial setting)

i: Under, metered value, overBracketing is normally pedormed in the order of the initial setting (page 62).However, this Bracketing order can be changed to be performed fromnegative compensation to positive compensation.

Y. On-Demand Grid Lines superimposit ion display (page 5)Options: f,: Not displayed (initial setting)

i : DisplayedAt initial setting, On-Demand Grid Lines (page 5) are not displayed in theviewfinder. However, they can be set to be displayed.

&. , ' , ' , , . ' , . . . , - . . ' , ,- . ' .-- ."-, . . ; ; .u;: ] ;{ i . l**,e.. .- ' i+q.i t*-. , - ,+igt i*; .6i*td!* ir* i i iqarGi*!Ar*,."r*f fa,


Menu/Features of Custom Setti:n,g-continueo

5. lllumination for superimposition (page 4)Options: C: Automatically illuminated for tow light (initial setting)

i: Canceledl: Always illuminated

At initial setting, selected focus area (focus brackets) in the viewfinder aretemporarily illuminated in red depending on the subject brightness for easyidentification. However, they can be set not to be illuminated or alwaysilluminated no matter the subject brightness.

6. Focus area selection (page 42)Options: C: Normal selection (initial setting)

l: Enables successive rotation of focus area selectionAt initial setting, the focus area can be selected by pressing the focus areaselector in the desired direction. However, it can be set to be changedcontinuously in the same direction. For example, when the top of the focusarea selector is pressed, focus area continues to change from top, bottom,middle and so on. With this option, focus area can be switched to the oppositeposition without pressing the opposite position on the focus area selector.

'1. Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lighfly pressed(page 58)Options: fl: Disabled (initial setting)

l: ActivatedAt initial setting, Auto Exposure Lock can be performed by pressing the @button. However, Auto Exposure can be set to be locked by lighily pressingthe shutter release button.

B. Auto film loading when camera back is closed (page 21)Options: [: Enabled (initial setting)

i: DisabledAt initial setting, film advances to the first frame when the camera back isclosed after it is loaded. However, film advance can be set not to start untilthe camera back is closed and the shutter release button is fully depressed.

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9. Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AF (page 40)Options: fl: Enabled (initial setting)

i : DisabledAt initial setting, Dynamic AF Mode with closest subject priority (page 40) isactivated when Dynamic AF mode is selected in single servo AF. However,Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be set to be disabled inSingle Servo AF.

i0.Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF(page 40)Options: i: Disabled (initial setting)

i : EnabledAt initial setting, selecting Dynamic AF in continuous servo AF does notactivate Dynamic AF Mode with closest subject Priority (page 40). However,Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be set to be activated inContinuous Servo AF.

i |.AE-L/AF-L button (page 441581Options fl: AUAF simultaneous lock (initial setting)

l: Auto Exposure lock onlyl: Autofocus lock onlyJ: Auto Exposure lock (remains locked until button is pressed

again)Y: AF operation only starts by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

At initial setting, Auto Exposure and autofocus are locked simultaneouslywhen the @ button is pressed. However, it can be set to be lockedseparately or exposure remains locked after removing your finger from thebutton and released when the @ button is pressed again or picture is taken.Also at initial setting, autofocusing starts when the shutter release button islightly pressed, but it can be set to activate when the @ button is pressed.(ln this setting, pressing the shutter release button lighfly does not startautofocusing.)

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Menu/Features of Cu,stom Setti:ng-continued

i l.Command Dial functions (pages 53-57)Options: fl: Main-Command Dial for shutter speed; Sub-Command Dial for

aperture setting (initial setting)i: Main-Command Dial for aperture; Sub-Command Dial for

shutter speed settingUnlike the initial Command Dial functions, the Sub-Command Dial can be setto select shutter speed (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode)and the Main-Command Dial to select aperture (in Apefture-Priority Auto or

. Manual exposure mode).

! l .Fi lm rewind (pages 29)Options: t: High-speed film rewind (initial setting)

i : Quiet f i lm rewindFilm rewind can be set to perform more silently as opposed to initial high-speed film rewind setting. Film rewind speed of the high-speed film rewind isapprox. 15 sec. and quiet film rewind is approx. 23 sec. per 36-exposure filmroll with fresh batteries.

i l .Mult iple exposure (page 64)Options: fi: Single shutter release operation (initial setting)

i: Continuous shutter release operationAt initial setting, the shutter is released once each time the shutter releasebutton is fully depressed in multiple exposure (single frame shooting).However, it can be changed to continuous shooting where the shutter can becontinuously released as long as the shutter release button is fullydepressed.

i5.Time delay for auto meter-switch-off (page 17)O p t i o n s Y : 4 s e c .

5 : 6 sec. (initial setting)8 : B s e c .

i5 : 16 sec.At initial setting, the exposure meter automatically turns off 6 sec. afterturning the power switch on or lightly pressing the shutter release button.However, it can be changed to 4 sec., 8 sec. or 16 sec. (Note that the usablenumber of film rolls per batteries decreases with the longer delay time forauto meter-switch-off since it consumes more power.)

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iE.Self-timer duration (page 68)Options I : 2 sec. iC: 10 sec. ( ini t ial sett ing)

5 : 5 sec. ?C: 20 sec.At initial setting, the shutter is released 10 sec. after the shutter releasebutton is fully depressed in self-timer operation. However, this can bechanged Io 2,5, or 20 sec.

i'i.LCD illuminates by pressing any function button (page 66)Options C: Disabled (initial setting)

l: ActivatedAt initial setting, pressing the @ button activates the LCD illuminator.However, it can be set to be activated with a press of any button.

i8.AF-Assist llluminator activation (page 43)Options fi: Activated (initial setting)

When the condition for the AF-Assist lllumination is met (page 43) and theshutter release button is pressed lightly, the AF-Assist llluminator of thecamera automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a darkenvironment. However, it can be changed not to turn on (autofocus maybecome impossible).


I Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to theiroriginal initial settings.

Press the ffi and (El buttons findicated with green o symbols)simultaneously, and hold them for more than 2 sec.

. The LCD turns off momentarily and the following functions are reset to theiroriginal settings with the exposure mode select dial set at either P, S, A orM :

Focus area Center

Flexible Proqram Canceled

Exposure compensation Canceled

Auto Exposure Lock Canceled

Auto ExposureBracketing

Canceled

Flash Sync mode Front-curtain sync

Flash exposurecompensation

Canceled

I Canceling Custom Settingo Set the exposure mode/Custom Setting select dial to CSM and perform Two-

Button Reset. The LCD turns off momentarily and 15sn l.iltr-lilfil disappears fromthe LCD panel. All the Custom Settings are canceled and reset to their initialfactory settings (pages 71-75).

FLASHPHOTOGRAPTIV

TI I IT I ITT I I I IT IT IYou can enjoy the excitement of the Nikon

N80/N80QD's advanced flash technology byusing the bui l t- in Speedlight or an optional

AF Speedlight such as the SB-28 or SB-27.


Flash Photography U$,i:ng Built-,ln,$peedlight

I Bui l t- in SpeedlightThis camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle ofcoverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (1SO100, m) or 40(1SO100, ft.). TTL Auto Flash modes such as 3D Multi-sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash are available and ensure properexposure of the main subject and background, while providing adequate flashoutput to create natural-looking flash photography. ln addition to shooting in dimlight, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the main subjector to put catchlights in your subject's eyes. Five flash sync modes-Front-curtain sync (Normal sync), slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye Reduction

, and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync-are available with this camera.. See below for the TTL Flash modes, page 82 for using the built-in Speedlight,' page 80 for the flash sync modes and page 86 for the optional Speedlights.

IThe fol lowing TTL Auto Flash modes are avai lable with bui l t- inSpeedlight depending on the type of lens used. See page 86 for theoptional Speedlights.

Lens

D- or G-type Nikkor lens 3D Mult i-Sensor Balanced Fi l l -Flash.1(with Distance Information and Monitor Pre-Flash.2)

CPU Nikkor lens other than D/G-type (exceptAF Nikkor for F3AD

Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash.1(with Monitor Pre-Flash.2)

Non-CPU Nikkor lens Standard TTL*3-1

lVhe7 built-in Speedliglt i9 used and the exposure mode is set to Manuat or Spot meteringrb se/ected, TTL Auto Flash mode automatically changes to Standard TTL Ftash.*2 To cancel Monitor Pre-Flash, select Manual exposuie mode or Spot metering.*3 Monitor-Pre F/ash rb not fired in Standard TTL Flash.

3D Mult i-Sensor Balanced Fi l l -Flash3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can be performed with a combination of theN80/N80QD camera and D- or G-type Nikkor lens. In this flash mode, just afteryou press the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated, thebuilt-in Speedlight will fire a series of imperceptible pre-flashes that are detectedby the NBO/NB0QD's five-segment TTL Multi Sensor, then analyzed forbrightness and contrast. Furlhermore, it integrates Distance Information from thelens with other exposure control information, automatically compensating theflash output level so that flash output and ambient light are balanced.3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash enables flash photography in very difficultsituations, such as a scene that includes an object with extremely high reflectivityor a subject against an "infinite" background (empty sky, clouds, etc.).. Set the camera's exposure mode to any mode other than Manual and

metering system to other than Spot when using built-in Speedlight.

Mult i-Sensor Balanced Fi l l -FlashMulti-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, without the Distance Information added tothe 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, can be performed with a combinationof the N80/N80QD camera and CPU Nikkor lens other than D/G-type.o Set the camera's exposure mode to any mode other than Manual and

metering system to other than Spot when using built-in Speedlight.

Standard TTL FlashStandard TTL Flash can be performed with non-CPU Nikkor lens. (Can only beused with exposure mode set to Manual) With CPU Nikkor lens, Standard TTLFlash is automatically set when the camera is set to Manual exposure mode orSpot metering when using the built-in Speedlight. In Standard TTL Flash,automatic flash output level compensation is not available. This means that,even though the main subject is correctly exposed, the background may notbe. Standard TTL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subjector perform flash exposure compensation.. Monitor Pre-Flash is canceled in Standard TTL Flash.

I Ready-l ight

.When using the built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight such as theSB-28/28DX, SB-27 , 58-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23 or SB-22s, the ready-light Iappears in the viewfinder when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire.

.lf the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposuremay have occurred (when the Speedlight is set to TTL or non-TTL auto flashmode). Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance rangeand shoot again.

lAccessory shoe

. An optional Speedlight, i.e. SB-28/28DX, SB-27, 58-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the NB0/NBOQDwithout a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safetylock whichprevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safety-lock pin (i.e. SB-28/28DX, SB-27, 58-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached . 79www.orphancameras.com

I Five flash sync modes are available with the N80/N80QD.Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Main-CommandDial while pressing the flash sync mode button f).

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!: Front-Curtain SyncSet the flash sync mode to Front-CurtainSync for normal flash photography. Thecamera's shutter speed is automatically setto 1/60 to 1/125 sec. for flash photographyin Auto-Multi Program or Aperture-PriorityAuto exposure mode.(With an optionalSpeedlight 58-26, SB-25 and SB-24, setthe Speedlight's sync mode selector toNORMAL.)

@: Slow SyncNormally, the camera's shutter speed isautomatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. forflash photography in Auto-Multi Program orAperture-Priority Auto exposure mode.However, for shooting nighttime scenes,Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed(down to 30 sec.)to bring out backgrounddetails using all of the available light.

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t: Rear-Curtain SyncThe Speedlight fires at the end of theexposure, turning available light into a streamof light that follows the flash-illuminatedmoving subject. When Rear-Curtain Sync isset in Auto-Multi Program or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Slow Sync isautomatically set. (With an optionalSpeedlight 58-26, 25 and 24, set theSpeedlight's sync mode selector to REAR.)

8: Red-Eye ReductionThe Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for Y lapprox. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order **-:'.Jto reduce the red-eye effect in photos ofpeople or animals. (With an optionalSpeedlight SB-28/28DX, SB-27 or 58-26,the Red-Eye Reduction lamP of theSpeedlight l ights.)

@: Red-Eye Reduction with Slow SYncRed-Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously set. Set theexposure mode to Auto-Multi Program or Aperture-Priority Auto. (With anoptional Speedlight SB-28/28DX, SB-27 or 58-26, the Red-Eye Reductionlamp of the Speedlight l ights.)

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I Operation described in this section applies when the built- in Speedlightand D- or G-type AF Nikkor are attached.

I Set the metering system.I o set the metering system to Matrix or center-weighted Metering.

, ,!9leas9 the buitt-in speedright by pressing the frasha tock-release_button, and sef the fldstr synd mode byg!a!in.g the Main-command Diar whire bressing thdE) button,

o S.peedlight starts_to chqlge when it is released and I appears in theviewfinder when SpeeOtight is fully charged. ' -rr-

'fp_:l the speedtiotrt ogw1genily'untit i[citct<s into ptace to retract it. [oconserve power, keep the speedlight retracted when it is not in Jie.j' ' -

set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed andaperture.'Note that Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor is executedwith the expoqure mode set to Auto-Multi nlgglam,.Siiutter-prioritv-Arto

"r.fOe$gr9-eriority Auto, and Standard TTL with"fl.re lfu;nu;1.' Avartabte shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode

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*1 Shutter speed isshutter speed is nrolonoed up to 30 sec. with slow sync, Rear-cuftain sync and Red-EyeReduction with Stow Sinc.

Auto-Multi Program Automaticallv set(1/125-1/60 s-ec..1) Automatically set

1/125-30 sec."2

Apefture-Priority Auto Automatically set(1/125-1/60 s'ec.*1) Desired setting*3

1/125-30 sec."2. hul h

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t Confirm I appears in the viewfinden make sure thet subject is within the flash shooting distance range

and shoot.

. The shutter cannot be released unless I appears without blinking in theviewfinder.

.1 in the viewfinder bl inks approx. 3 sec. after ful l f lash output. This mayindicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance, apertureor flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

. When the condit ions for AF-Assist l l lumination are met (page 43), the AF-Assist l l luminator automatical ly turns on to guide autofocus.

. ln Auto-Mult i Program, the camera automatical ly controls maximumavailable apefture according to the film speed. See page 87.

. Continuous shooting (E::) cannot be used in flash shooting'

I Flash shooting distance range for bui l t- in SpeedlightFlash shooting distance changes according to the f i lm speed in use andaperture setting.

lS0 Film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Flash shootingdistance range

m/ft-Guide number m/ft. 6/20 8,5/28 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/112

Aperture value

1 . 4 2 2 .8 4 2-8.5/6.6-28

1 . 4 z 2 .8 4 5.6 1.4-6/4.6-20

1 . 4 2 2 .8 4 5.6 B 1-4.2/3.3-14

2 2.8 4 5 .6 B 11 0.7-3/2.3-10

2 .8 4 5.6 8 1 1 1 6 0.6-2.1/2.0-6.9

4 5.6 B 1 1 1 6 22 o.6-1.5/2.0-4.9

5 .6 B 11 1 6 22 32 0.6-1.1 /2 .0-3.6

B 1 1 1 6 22 32 0.6-0.B/2.0-2.6

. The maximum flash shooting distance can also be calculated by dividing theguide number by the aperture value selected.Example: When f/2.8 is selected with ISO 100 f i lm using the camera's bui l t- inSpeedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance wil l be;

# = aPProx. 4'2m o, -!?, = approx. 14 fL.

Usable Lense$ with Built- ln Speedligh,t

f Usable lenses with built-in Speedlighto 28mm to 300mm CPU lenses can be used with the built-in Speedlight.. Make sure to remove the lens hood.'The buih-in Speedlight cannot be used at shooting distance less than 0.6m.'Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the

following zoom lenses, which have limitations in usable focal length or shootingdistance:

Lens LimitationsAF-S 17-35mmf/2.8 ED 35mm focal length at 1.5m or longer shooting distance.

AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED 2.8mm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, at 1m or longershooting distance

AF 20-35mmf/2.8 !8mm focal length at2m or longer shooting distance or 35mmfocal length at 0.7m or longer shooting distance

AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 2pmm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, at 1m or longershooting distance

AF 24-12omm f/3.5-5.6 2pmm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, at 0.8m or longershooting distance

AF-S 28-70mmf/2.8ED Spmm or longer focal length; and at 50mm, at 0.8m or longershooting distance

AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 2pmm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, al 2m or longershooting distance

AF 35-70mm f/2.8 3pmm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at O.Bm or longershooting distance.

AF Micro 70-180mmf/4.5-5.6 ED

Tpmm or longer focal length; and at 70mm, at 0.7m or longershooting distance

28mm to 200mm non-cPU Nikkor lenses (Al-s, Al, Al-modified Nikkor) andSeries-E lenses except 200mm f/2lens can be used with the built-inSpeedlight. However following lenses have limitations in usable focal length orshooting distance:. Al-S/Al 25-50mm t/4 (4omm or longer focal length; and at 4Omm, at 0.gm

[2.6 ft.] or longer shooting pistance)o Al-S 28-85mm t/3.5-4.5 (35mm or longer focal length)o Al 35-70mm t/3.5 (35mm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at 1m [3.3 ft.] or

longer shooting distance)o Al 28-45mm f/4.5 (28mm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, at 1m tg.3 ft.]

or longer shooting distance)o Al-modified 50-300mm f/4.5 (200mm or tonger focal length). Al-S/Al 50-300mm t/4.5 (135mm or longer focal length)o Al-S 80-200mm f/2.8 (105mm or longer focal length). Al-modified 80-250mm f/4 (135mm or longer focal length)

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I Flash exposure compensation lets you intentionally change the correctexposure computed by the Speedlight and the camera. For example,you can highlight the main subject by increasing the flash output orprevent the main subject from becoming too bright by decreasing theflash output.

{ Set flash exposure compensation by rotating theI Main-Gommand Dial while pressing the @ button

until the desired compensation value appears (-3 EVto +1 EV in 1/2 steps).

Electronic analog exposuredisPlaY

-0.5 EV compensation

. When the flash exposure compensation is set, M appears in the LCDpanel and viewfinder. The compensation value can be checked by pressingthe @ button.

. Norrnally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when thebackgrourid is brighter than your main subject, or to the - side when thebackground is darker.

Release the buiil-in Speedlight by pressing the flashlock-release button, and set the flash sync mode andexposure mode.

Compose picture, focus and confirm I appears inviewfinder. Then make sure the subject is within theflash shooting distance range and shoot.

. To cancel flash exposure compensation, rotate the Main-Command Dialwhile pressing the'@ button to reset the_compensatioJ| value to 0.0.Alternbtely, you can perform Two-Button Reset (page 76). ffurning thepower switifr off does not cancel the flash exposure compensationfunction.)

+1 EV compensation

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Usable Optional Speedlights

I tn the table, @ indicates D- or G-type Nikkor lenses (except lX-Nikkor),@ indicates cPU Nikkor lens other than D- or G-type (except AF Nikkorfor F3AF) and @ indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses.

N TTL A M @ REAB oMonitor

Pre-Falsh*3

3D Multi-Sensor

Balanced:ill-Flash.

MultFSensor

BalancedFill-Flash

StandardTTL

flash*2

Non-TTLAuto Manual Repeating

Flash

Rear-CurtainSync

Red-EyeReduction

sB-28,SB-2BDX(Cordless)

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(0 o o o o o oUB-:/1(Cordless)

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sB-26.4(Cordless)

(,- -Q)

(, o o O (_) o o (-)o*1 o o o o o o o

A o o o o o oSB-25(Cordless)

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3) o o o o o oSB-24(Cordless)

o)(3) or O (, o o O€) o o o o o o

s8-23, SB-29.rsB-21 8.6(Cordless)

e@ o*5 o o o o@ o o o o

SB-22s,sB-22, SB-20,SB.168, SB-.I5(Cordless)

o@ o o o o o

@ o o o o osB-1 1.7, SB-1 4,sB-1 40-8

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.1 Select metering system otherthan Spot.*2 Standard TTL is p:ertlrlneq with Spot_Metering. Also, selecting Manual exposure mode automaticalty. changes the TTL Auto Flash mode to Standard TTL with Speedlights other than SB-28/2BDX, 27, 26,'

25 and 24 that are equipped with TTL Auto Flash.*3 When Spot metering is selected, Monitor Pre-Flash will not be fired.*4 Wireless Slave Flash can be performed with the 58-26. Shutter speed is automaticalty controlledto slower than 1/90 sec. when the Wireless Slave Flash selector is set to D..5 l9!9ct expo_sure mode other than Manual or metering system other than Spot.*6 With the SB-29 and SB-218, autofocus can only be used when an AF Micio-Nikkor (60mm,105mm,200mm and 70-1B0mm) is attached.*7 TTL auto flash is possibte with TTL Remote Cord SC-23.ln A or M flash mode, attach SU-2 to SC-l3 with SB-1 1 and SB-14, or attach Su-3 to SC-l 3 withSB-140. SC-l1 or SC-|5 can also be used; however the ready-light does not appear in theviewfinder and the shutter speed does not change automatically.-*B Ultraviolet photognphy can be pertormed only when SB-140 ii set to M. (tnfrared photographycannot be pertormed.)

I I Notes on using the optional Speedlight

E . See your Speedlight manual for details. lf the camera groups are defined in theF manual of the Speedlight with TTL auto flash, see the section for camera group l.

. Flash sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower when using an optional Speedlight.

i . Available film speeds for TTL auto flash are ISO 25 to ISO 1000.. With the 58-26, 25 or 24, flash sync mode set on the Speedlight overrides the

setting on the camera body.o When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sylc is set on a

camera attached with the SB-28/28DX,27 or 26, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp

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of the Speedlight l ights up.. Even when the optional Speedlight with the AF-Assist llluminator is attached,

AF-Assist llluminator does not emit light unless the conditions for AF-Assistlllumination are met (page 43).

. With SK-6 and SB-24 are attached, AF-Assist llluminators of the camera bodyand the Speedlight do not emit l ight.

o In Auto-Multi Program, the camera automatically controls the maximumavailable aperture as follows in relation to the film speed:l$O film speed 25 50 r00 26ff'' 400' 900' 180uMaximumavailableaperture

Buil t- in Speedlight 2 2.4 2.8 3.3 4 4.8

Optional Speedlight 2.8 3.3 4 4.8 5.6 6.7 6.7. When film speed increases by one step, the maximum available aperture is

stopped down by 1/2 f/stop. lf you are using a lens with a maximum aperturesmaller than that listed above, the automatically controlled aperture range isfrom the lens' maximum to minimum aperture.

o Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to use the sync terminal. When flash exposure compensation is set, @ appears in the viewflnder

without the compensation value.o rFE in the LCD panel and P in the viewfinder blink and the shutter cannot be

released when the exposure mode is set to P and attached Speedlight is notset to TTL Auto Flash. Set the Speedlight flash mode to TTL, or set thecamera's exposure mode to S, A or M.

. To cancel Monitor Pre-Flash when using Ihe SB-28/28DX,27,26 or 25, selectSpot metering.

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circuit due to incompatible vottage requirements (not compatible with 250Vor higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase.

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About Depth of Fleld and FocusThis camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing isautomatically executed by the camera. Basics of the relationshipbetween focus and depth of field and Focus Tracking areexplained in this section.

I Depth of fieldWhen focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is thezone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which thelens is focused. lt varies according to shooting distance, focal length and,above all, aperture. Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) will produce adeeper depth of field where the background and foreground becomesharper; larger apertures (smaller f-numbers) will produce a shallowerdepth of field where the background becomes blurred. Similarly, shortershooting distance or longer focal length will produce a shallower depth offield, and longer shooting distance or shorter focal length will produce adeeper depth of field. Note that depth of field tends to be shallower infront of and deeper behind the subject in focus.

f Focus TrackingWhen the focus mode selector is set to Single Servo AF (S) or ContinuousServo AF (C) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed or AE-VAF-L button (when AF start in CSM I i is selected) is kept pressed, thecamera automatically switches to Focus Tracking when a moving subjectis detected. Focus Tracking enables the camera to analyze the speed ofthe moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtaincorrect focus by anticipating the subject's position-and driving the lensto that position-at the exact moment of exposure.In Single Servo AF, Focus Tracking is activated with a subject that hasbeen moving in advance to the focus detection, and focus is locked whenthe subject stops moving and O appears in the viewfinder. In ContinuousServo AF, camera continues to track subject (even with a subject whichstarted moving in the middle of the focus detection) and focus is notlocked.

Tracking

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ffipffiw& ffiffiffiffilmprint the date and/or time on photographs

with the data back of the Nikon N80QD.

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lThe N80QD allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute(24-hour clock), Month/DayNear or DaylMonth/Year on your picture (inany exposure mode).

I Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2000, April 21 , 15:30)

I Push MODE button to select one of the date displays.T

. Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows:

. To set date choose display other than DaylHour/Minute. WithDay/Hour/Minute display, only time can be set.

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2 Push SELECT button so year section starts blinking.

. Each time you push the SELECT button the blinking section moves in theorder of yea6 month and day. ' indicates the year section (last two digits)and na indicates the month section. (na is not imprinted on the picture.)

I Push ADJUST button to set the year to "00".u

. Each time you push the ADJUST button the year section changes asfoffows (between 1998 to 2O491:

/18-.55*l l t+[] l* . . . + TH*T5I\ . /o To change the numerical lndication rapidly, hold the ADJUST button down

for more than 1 sec-

Set the month and day following steps 2 and 3. Whenthe setting is complete, push the SELECT button sothe newly adjusted date display appears withoutblinking.

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. Push the SELECT button untilthe date display stops blinking- When thedata imprint indicator - appears in the data imprint LGD panel,

91date setting is complete.

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E Push MODE button to select Day/Hour/Minuter, display.

6 Push SELECT.button so hour section starts blinking.

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o Each time you push the SELECT button, the blinking section moves in theorder of hour, minute and : (colon).

Push ADJUST button to set the hour to "15".

Set the minute following steps 6 and 7. When thesetting is complete, push the SELECT button twice sothe newly adjusted time display appears withoutbl inking.

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time makes - appear. When - appears, the setting is complete.

. To set time to the precise second, push the SELECT button once at thestep B so : indication bl inks. When the actual t ime coincides with the t imeyou have set, push the ADJUST button. The clock starts from 00 sec.(Seconds are not displayed in the LCD panel.)Example: To set the clock to 13:00:00:Set the clock to 13:00. Push the SELECT button so : indication bl inks.When the time becomes exactly 13:00:00, push the ADJUST button to startthe clock at exactly 13:00:00.

o Batteries in the camera body also power the Quartz Date. Set the date andtime after installing batteries for the first time. When changing batteries,date and time remain in the Quartz Date memory up to approx. 15 minuteswithout batteries. lf the date and time data are lost. reset tnem.

I lmprinting date/time

Push MODE button to select date/time display and fullydepress the shutter release button to take a picture withthe imprinted date/time.

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o The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on thepicture. Select - - (no imprint) to cancel data imprint. Compatiblefilm speeds for data imprinting are lSO32-3200.

. Data imprint indicator - blinks for approx. two to three sec. immediatelyafter the shutter is released (when a film is loaded).

lmprinted date/timeThe illustration at right indicates theposition of the imprinted date/time on thefilm. lt may be difficult to read againstbright colors such as white or reddish hues.

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MI$GELTAMEOUSI I I I I I IT I I IT IT IT I

The Nikon N80/N80QD is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed

to deliver superior pictures. You'll want totake good care of your camera to ensure the

Optional Accessories

I A variety of optional accessories, including power source and Speedlightare available for the N80/N80QD.

Battery Pack MB-l6o With the Battery Pack MB-16, four 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium,

NiCd or N|-MH batteries can be used to power the N80/N80QD. When AA-typelithium batteries are used, usable number of film rolls increases and maintainsstable performance at low temperatures. (Film advance speed in continuousshooting remains the same [as that of batteries installed only in the camera body]with the MB-16.)

Eyepiece correction lenses. Eyepiece correction lenses enable near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust

the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision, and can be attached easily by insertingonto the viewfinder eyepiece. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provideviewfinder diopter settings of -5, -4, -3, -2, O, +0.5, +1, +2 and +3m-1 (combineddiopter with setting on camera body). We recommend that you actually lookthrough the vievyfinder with various correction lenses attached before making apurchase, since viewfinder diopter differs from one person to another. Use theoptional eyepiece correction lens when you need eyepiece correction over -1.8

to +0.8m-1 that can be adjusted using the N80/NB0QD's diopter adjustment lever.

Lenses. A wide variety of lenses - 14mm to 600mm wideangle, telephoto, zoom, Micro

or DC (Defocus image Control) - is available for the N80/N80QD.

Filters. Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear-

interchange. With the NB0/N80QD, the filter factor need not be consideredexcept for the R60 filter. Compensate exposure +1 EV when using the R60.Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon areused, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly.

. Use circular-polarizing filter C-PL instead of polarizing filter Polar. The linearpolarizing filter cannot be used with the NBO/NBOQD.

. Use NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens.

.. Moir6 may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright lightsource is in the frame. In this case, remove the filter before shooting.

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Cable release AR-3r When the Cable Release AR-3 is attached to the release terminal of the N80/

N80QD, camera shake can be reduced when shooting with slow shutter speedsuch as in night scene photography, astronomical photography or close-upphotography.

Speedlight SB-28/SB-27. Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries

with a guide number of 36 (SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manualflash, 35mm zoom-headposition, ISO 100, m, 20"C/68'F). Optional external power sourceSD-7 and SD-8A or Power Bracket SK-6A (SB-28 only) can also be used.

.3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Fiash, which enables natural-looking overallexposures and a better balance between ambient light and the fill-flash (evenwhen a highly reflective object is located within the frame or the background isnon-reflective), is compatible with the SB-28/SB-27. Also, the AF Assistllluminator enables autofocus operation in a dark environment.

o Automatic power zoom continuously changes the zoom-head positionaccording to the lens' focal length. Also, a variety of flashes, including SlowSync, Rear-Curtain Sync, non-TTL auto flash or manual flash are compatiblewith the SB-28/SB-27. With SB-28, Repeating Flash is also available.

Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 (with SG-2)o TTL multi-flash, where a Speedlight to which Wireless Slave Flash Controller

SU-4 (with SG-2) is attached is fired simultaneously with the Speedlight attached tothe N80/N80QD, can also be used. Use the Diffuser SG-2 supplied with the SU-4.The Diffuser SG-1 cannot be used. lf the SG-1 is supplied with your SU-4, contactan authorized Nikon dealer or service center.

r When using the built-in Speedlight of the N80/N80QD as a master flash, cancel theMonitor Pre-Flash by selecting Manual exposure mode or Spot metering.

Soft case (CF-59/CF-60)r Two camera cases, CF-59 (for standard lens) and CF-60 (for telephoto lens) are

available for this camera.CF-59: Camera body fits inside case with AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6D lF or smaller

lens attached.CF-60: camera body fits inside case with AF 75-24omm f/4.5-5.6D or smaller

lens attached.

Neckstraps/Handstrap AH- 4. Braid-type AN-4B (black) and AN-4Y (yellow), wide braid-type neckstrap

AN-6Y (yellow) and AN-6W (burgundy) neckstraps are available.. Handstrap AH-4 helps you to hold the camera firmly and easily, and shoot in

quick-motion.

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. Cleaninq cameftl bodvUse a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it witha soft, clean cloth. After using the cameftl near seawateq wipe the camera bodywith a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and thendry it with a dry cloth. NEVER use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. Theymay damage the camera-

.Gleaning mirror and lensUse a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens- To removeftngerprints or smudges from the lens' surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lenstissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner-

. Do not subiect the camera or lens to strong vibration or shockDo not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as thismay damage their precision mechanism.

o Do not touch the shutter curtainsThe shutter is made of very thin curtains. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly with ablower brush. Doing so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains.

.Avoid strong electric or magnetic fieldsThe camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such asnear a transmitter tower- Avoid using the camera in such locations.

oStore the camera in a cool, dry placeStore the camera in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and mibew.Keep it away ftom naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent), electrical appliancesthat generate magnetic fields or an excessively hot place such as inside a vehicleduring the summer or near a heater.

o.Avoid extreme temperature changeAn extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body.When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa,place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside a whileto expose the camera gradually to the temperature change-

oAvoid water or moistureKeep the camera away from water or moisture. Whenguard against splashes, especially salt water spray.

using the camera near water,

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. Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccantlf you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries toprotect the camera from battery leakage.'In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant

to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases invinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dryplace away from heat or humidity.

o Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture efiectivelyafter a while.

. Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to growand result in malfunction. Turn the power on and release the shutter a few timesonce per month.

o To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak condition, fire it a few times everymonth. This will enable you to use the flash for many years. @d()

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Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use ofthe camera other than as specified in this manual.

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Notes Batteries

oDo not leave

Keep batteries out of children'sreach.lf someone accidentally swallows batteries,call a doctor immediately.

. Use two GR1 23A or DL123A lithium batteriesUse two CR123A or DL123A lithium batteries.. Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries

before impodant photographic occasions..Turn the camera power off when changing batteries

Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with@ and Q ends positioned correctly.o Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact. Wipe the batteries well

with a dry cloth before installing.o Use fresh batteries at low temperatures

Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may notfunction properly with old batteries. Use a fresh set of batteries at lowtemperatures, keep spare batteries warm, and use them alternately.. Film advance speed lowers and number of usable film rolls becomes less at low

temperatures. However, battery power may recover when the temperaturereturns to normal.

o Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteriesDo not throw batteries into a fire. Do not short, disassemble, heat or chargebatteries.

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rEF blinks rE E blinks . Lens is not set to itsminimum aperture.

. Set lens to minimumaperture.

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rfF blinks P blinks r Attached Speedlight isnot set at TTL Autoflash in P mode.

o Set the Speedlightflash mode to TTL, orset the camera'sexposure mode to S, Aor M.

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G appears . Batteries are nearingexhaustion.

o Have fresh ones ready. 1 7

[a blinks o Batteries are justabout exhausted.

. Turn the power off and'replace batteries withnew ones.

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{mandErrb l ink

Irr bl inks . Batteries areexhausted during filmrewind.

. Replace batteries withnew ones or rechargebatteries and turn thepower on again. lf thiswarning appearsfrequently, contactauthorized Nikondealer or servicecenter.

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r- - blinks r- - blinks . Non-CPU lens isattached or lens is notattached.

. Attach CPU lens(except lX-Nikkor).With a non-CPU lens,set the exposure modeto M and set theapefture with lens'aperture ring.

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Err and F bl ink Err andE bl ink

o Film is not correctlyadvanced.

. Reload film. 21

M, andf r r b l ink

Frr bl inks . Film speed is set toDX and non-DX-codedfilm is loaded.

. Load DX-coded film orset the film speedmanually.

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E blinks whenexposure meter

is turned on

E blinks whenexposure meter

is turned on

. Film remains in thecamera after filmrewind is complete.

. Remove the filmcaftridge.

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Fnd bl inks Ind blinks o The end of the film rollhas been reached(When CSM i isselected).

. Rewind film by pressingthe two film rewindbuttons e.

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O blinks . Autofocus is notpossible.

. Focus manually. 47

H i appears H i appears . 0verexposure warning(subject is too bright).

r In P mode, use ND filter.o In S mode, select faster

shufter speed.r In A mode, select smaller

aperture (larger f-number).(lf the waming indicationremains after performingabove remedies in S or Amode, use ND filter aswell.)

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io appears i o appears . Underexposurewarning (subject is toodark.).

o In P mode, use flash.. In S mode, select slower

shutter speed.o In A mode, select larger

aperture (smaller f-number).(lf the waming indicationremains after performingabove remedies in S orAmode, use flash as well.)

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Electronicanalog expmuredisplay blinls

. Subject brightness isbeyond camera'sexposure range.

. When fte subject is bdglrtuse ND filter and when fiesubject is dark, use flash.The electonic analogexposure display remainsblinking when tnSpeedlight is used.

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bul b blinks bui b blinks . Shutter speed is set tobuib in S mode.

. Gancel the buib byselecting 30 sec. or fastershutter speed, or select Mmode to perform LongTime Exposure.

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i?5 appears. Shutter speed fasterthan sync speed isselected in S or Mmode.

. Release the shutter as itis to take a flash picture.(Shutter speedautomatically shifts to1/125 sec.)

Shutter speedindication blinks

I blinksfor 3 sec.after flash

. Flash has fired at fullou$ut andunderexposure mayhave occuned.

. Shoot again afterconfirming focusdistance, aperture orflash shooting distancerange.

Err bl inK Err blinks o Malfunction detected. r Release shufter again.lf the wamingindication remains, orthis waming appearsftequently, conhctauthorized Nikon dealeror service center.

o- - andframe counter

blink

o- - andframe counter

blink

. Camera back isopened during filmrewind.

.Close the camera backimmediately andrewinding film bypressing fte two o::buttons.

In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, theN80/N80QD's microcomputer may tum the camera off, even with fresh, properlyinstalled batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. Ineach of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn iton again. O( remove and reinstallthe batteries-

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Specif ications

Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35m m sing le-lens refl ex with electronicallycontrolled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight

Exposure modes P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible)S: Shutter-Priority AutoA: Aperture-Priority AutoM: Manual

Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)

Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)

Lens . D- or G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible. PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f /2.8D: All functions except autofocus and

exposure modes other than Manual possible without shifting and/orti lt ing the lens

. AF Nikkor other than D/G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF): Allfunctions except 3D Matrix Metering possible

e Al-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and autofocuspossible

. lX-Nikkor: Cannot be used

. Non-CPU: Usable in Manual exposure mode (exposure metercannot be used)Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture off/5.6 or faster

Viev'rfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (-1.8m-t to+0.9m-1)

Eyepoint 17mm (at -1.0m-1)

Focusing screen Clear Matte Screen ll with focus brackets and On-Demand Grid Linesable to display

Viewfinder framecoverage

Approx.92%o

Finder magnification Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens set to infinity (at -'t.0m-t1

Diopter adjustment -1 .8m-t to +0.8m-1

Viewfinderinformation

Focus indications, metering system, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture,exposure mode, electronic analog exposure display/exposurecompensation display, exposure compensation, frame counter/exposure compensation value, ready-light, multiple exposure, focusarea, flash exposure compensation,five sets of focus brackets (arealSpot Metering area, 12mmareference circle for Center-Weighted metering, On-Demand Grid Linesable to display

Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type

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Lens aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAMg00 autofocus module. Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 0SO 100, at normal temperature)

Lens servo . Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M). Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single

Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)

Focus area One of five focus areas can be selected

AF Area mode . Single Area AF. Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is

available)

Focus lock Focus is locked by pressing (| button or lightly pressing shutterrelease button in Single Servo AF

Metering system TTL full-aperture exposure metering systemThree metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used)o 3D Matrix Metering. Center-Weighted Metering: Approx. 75%o of the meter's sensitivity

concentrated on the 12mm dia. circle. Spot Metering: 4mm dia. circle (approx. 1o/o of entire frame)

Metering range 3D Matrix Metering: EV 0-21Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21Spot Metering: W 3-21(at normal temperature, ISO '100, f/1.4 lens)

Exposure meter coupling CPU

Exposure compensation Exposure compensated in 13 EV range, in 1/2 steps

Auto Exposure Lock Detected exposure value locked by pressing $ button

Auto ExposureBracketing

Bracketing range: +2 EVi number of shots: two or three; bracketingsteps: 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 EV

Film speed setting . DX or manual selectable. Film speed range: DX: lSO25-5000, Manual: ISO 6-6400 in 1/3

steps

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Shutter Electronically controlled vertical -travel focal-plane shutter

Release terminal Available on the shutter release button

Shutter speeds . In P, A: 30 to 1/4000 sec.o In S: 30 to 1/4000 sec. (in 1/2 steps). In M: 30 to 1/4000 sec. (in 1/2 steps), bulb

Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/125 sec.

Built-in Speedlight Activated by pressing Speedlight lock-release button, guide number:12/4O (at ISO 100, m/ft.); flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens; filmspeed range: ISO 25 to ISO 800

Flash contnol Controlled by five-segment TTL Mufti Sensorr Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor: 3D Multi-

Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash compatible with built-in Speedlight,SB-28/28DX , 27 , 26,25 and D- or G-type Nikkor lens;Muhi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with built-in Speedlight orSpeedlight such as SB-29, 28/28DX,27,26, 25,24, 23,22s, 22, 20and AF Nikkor other than D- or G-type or Ai-P Nikkor lens (exceptfor AF Nikkor for F3AF)

. Standard TTL: With built-in Speedlight, SB-29, 28/28DX,27, 26,25,24,23,22s,22,20 and non-CPU Nikkor lens; or with built-inSpeedf ight, SB-29, 28128DX, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22s, 22, 2O andexposure mode set to Manual or metering system to Spot

. Film speed range: ISO 25-1000

Flash sync mode Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Red-Eye Reduction, Red-EyeReduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync

Ready-light Lights up when flash fully charged with built-in Speedlight, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, 58-26, SB-23, etc.; blinks (3 sec. after flash) for futloutput warning

Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-lightcontact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lockprovided

Self-timer Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 sec.

Depth-of-fieldpreview button

Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button

Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back isclosed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated)

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Film advance e Automatic advance with built-in motor; EI, a:: selectable. Film advance speed (with Manual focus, Manual exposure mode,

shutter speed 1/1 25 sec. or faster, 36-exposure film)EI: One frame advanceE:: : Contin uous shooti ng

Approx. 2.5 fps (fresh batteries)

Film rewind o Automatic rewind with built-in motorr Rewind speed with 36-exposure film and fresh batteries:

High-speed fi lm rewind: approx. 15 sec.,Quiet fi lm rewind: approx. 23 sec.

Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dial

LCD panel information(illuminator built-in)

DX indication, shutter speed/exposure compensation value, aperture,exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation, AutoExposure Bracketing, Bracketing bar graphs, Custom, FlexibleProgram, flash sync mode, AF Area mode, focus area, battery power,frame counter

Date/time imprintfunction(N80QD only)

Built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within t90 secondsa month; leap year adjustment until 2049Usable fi lm: ISO 32 to 3200 DX-coded fi lmDisplay mode: YearlMonth/Day, DaylHour/Minute, No lmprint,Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year

Camera back Hinged back with fi lm confirmation window; AF Area mode selector,focus area selectorN80QD: Data imprint LCD panel/buttons

Power source Two CR123A or DL123A lithium batteries; optional Battery PackMB-16 is also available (for four AA-type alkaline-manganese, l ithium,NiCd or N|-MH batteries)

Power switch Power ON and OFF position

Exposure meter Auto meter shut-off 6 sec. after power turned on if no operations areperformed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button afterpower is turned on

Battery powerconfirmation

In LCD panel, with exposure meter on. 4=A for sufficient power. EE indicates batteries are nearing exhaustionr Blinking [E indicates batteries are just about exhausted

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Usable number of 36exposure film rollsper set of two fresh3V lithium batteries

After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 6 sec,, autofocus operation usingan AF Zoon-Nikkor 28-80mn f/3.5-5.6D lens, covering the full range fron infinity(*) t0 the closest distance and back to infinity (*) beflre each shot, with a shutterspeed of 1 /1 25 sec. or faster, after the explsure meter autlmatically turns off (2sec., or 6 sec. with flash), the same operation follows for the next shzt.

At 20'Cl68"F At -1 0'C/1 4"F

Without flash Approx. 40 Approx. 30

With flash for halfof all exposures

Approx. 12 Approx. 10

After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 6 sec., autofocus operation usingan AF Zoon-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D lF lens, coveilng the full range frominfiniu F) to the closest distance and back to infinity (*) befzre each shot, with ashutter speed of 1 /1 25 sec. or faster, after the explsure neter autlnatically turns off(2 sec,, or 6 sec, with flash), the same operation follows for the next shot.

At 20"C/68"F At -10"C/14'F

Without flash Approx. 50 Approx. 35

With flash for halfof all exoosures

Approx. 15 Approx. 10

Duration of LongTime (Bulb)exposure

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Temperature--------Two 3V lithium

+20"C (68'D Approx. 6 hours

Tripod socket 1/4 (diameter, JIS standard)

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Custom Setting 18 Custom Setting menus are available(1) Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll(2) Reset to DX film speed setting for new film(3) Bracketing order(4) On-Demand Grid Lines superimposition display(5) l l lumination for superimposition(6) Focus area selection(7) Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly

oressed(8) Auto film loading when camera back is closed(9) Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AF

(10) Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF(11) AE-UAF-L button(12) Command Dial functions(13) Film rewind(14) Multiple exposure(15) Time delay for auto meter-switch-off(1 6) Self-timer duration(17) LCD il luminates by pressing any function button(1 8) AF-Assist llluminator activation

Two-Button Reset Pressing the Qli and @ buttons simultaneously and holding them formore than 2 sec. resets various settings to their original initial settings(with some exceptions)

Dimensions( W x H x D )

N80: Approx. 14'1 .5 x 98.5 x 71mm (5.6 x 3.9 x 2.8 in.)N80QD: Approx. 141.5 x 98.5 x 71.5mm (5.6 x 3.9 x 2.8 in. )

Weight(without batteries)

N80: Approx.5159 (18.2 oz.)M0QD: Approx. 5209 (18.3 oz.)

Optional exclusiveaccessories

Battery Pack MB-16, Soft case CF-59/60

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AAF Area mode... . . . . . 22,39-41

AF-Assist l l luminator. . .27, 31, 43, 83, 87Aperture-Priority Auto exposure

mode 25,54-55Auto Exposure Bracketing .. . . . . . . . . . . .61 -62

Auto Exposure Lock ....58-59Autofocus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,38, 46Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash

with TTL Mult i Sensor . . . . . . . . . .7 B-79, 86Auto-Mult i Program ... . . . . . . . . .24-25, 50-51

cCenter-Weighted Metering ......32, 35, 49Continuous shooting .. . . . . . . .37

Continuous Servo AF... . . . . . .38, 40-41, 88CPU Nikkor |ens... . .34-35, 78-79, 84, 86Custom Sett ing .. . . . . . . . . . . . .69 -7 5, 1 12-1 13

DDepth o f f ie ld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 88Diopter adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Distance information .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 48, 7 8Dtype Nikkor lens .. . . . . . . . . . .32, 34,78, 86DX-coded f i |m. . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 36Dynamic AF mode .39-41, 42Dynamic AF Mode with Closest

Subject Pr ior i ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . .39 -41, 42

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Exposure compensation .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Exposure meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Exposure meteringsystem. . . . . . . . . .32,35,48-49

Exposure mode... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 35, 50-57

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Film advance mode... . .21,37Flash exposure compensation .. . . . . . . . . . .85Flash shooting distance range... . . . . . . . . .83Flash sync mode... . . . . . . .80-81Flexible Program ... . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Focus brackets (area) .....4, 5, 23, 27, 42Focus Lock. . . . . . . . . . .44-45, 46Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . 22 ,35 ,38

Focus Tracking .. . . . . . . . . . .38, BBFront-Curtain Sync... . . . 30, 80

GG-type Nikkor |ens... . . . . . . . . .32, 34,78, 86

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LLCD i l ]uminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Long Time Exposure (Bulb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

MManual exposure mode .. . . . . . . . . .25, 56-57Manual focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4G,47Manual focug with electronic rangefinder

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Matrix Meterin9 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 32, 35, 48Maximum aperture... . . .54, 56, 83, 82, 88Minimum aperture... . . , . . . . . . . .1 8, 50-56, 88Moni tor Pre-F lash. . . . . . . . . . . . . .T9Mult iple.exposure .. . . . . . .63-04Multi-Sensor Balanced

Fi l l -F lash. . . . . . .31, 78-79, 86

RReady-light 30, 79, 82-83, 85Rear-Curtain Sync .. . . . . .81, 86Red-Eye Reduct ion . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . .81, 86Red-Eye Reduction with

Slow Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81, 86

s".*Self-t imer.. . . . . . . .68Shutter-Priority Auto exposure

mode 25,52-53Single Area AF mode... . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 39-42Single-frame shooting .21, 37Sing le Servo AF . . . . . . . . . . .22,38, 40-41, 88Slow Sync f |ash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Spot Meter ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . .32, 35, 49Standard TTL flash ......78-79Sync shutter speed

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Fi l l -F lash. . . . . . .31, 78-79, 863D 1O-Segment Matrix

Meter ing . . . . . . . . . . . .32,35,48Two-Button Reset.. . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Custcm Setting: Menu

Function Options

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I Reset to DX film speed setting for newfilm

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Metered value, under, over (initialsetting)Under, metere{ value, over

I 0n-Demand Grid Lines superimpositiondisplay

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\lllumination for superimposition 0: Automatically illuminated for low light

(initial setting)l: Canceled

l: Always illuminated

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Normal selection (initial setting)Enables successive rotation of focusarea selection

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FI Auto film loading when camera back isclosed

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5 Glosest-subject-priority Dynamic AF inSingle Servo AF

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AE-UAF-L button C: AE/AF simultaneous lock (initial setting)i: Auto Exposure lock only

l: Autofocus lock onlyJ: Auto Exposure lock (remains locked

until button is pressed again)Y: AF operation only starts by pressing AE-

UAF-L button

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Function Options

ECommand Dialfunctions C: Main-Command Dial for shutter speed;

Sub-Command Dial for aperture setting(initial setting)

i: Main-Command Dial for aperture; Sub-Command Diat for shutter speed setting

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High-speed film rewind (initial setting)Quiet film rewind

iYMultiple exposure f,: Single shutter release operation (initial

setting)i: Continuous shutter release operation

i 5Time delay for auto meter-switch-otf Y : 4 s e c .

5 : 6 sec. (initial setting)E : 8 s e c .i 5 : 16 sec .

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I Command Dial to select desired option number. See pages 70-75 for details.I

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