Nikon n80 n80qd

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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Depth-of-fieldpreview button (P.67)

Focus mode selector(P.38, 47)
Dial
Sub-Command
Lens releasebutton
t1
Power switch (P.16)
Shutterrelease
button(P.17)
Flash lock-release
button(P.30
Releaseterminal
(P.65)
Filmadvance
mode selector lock
release(P.37)
FlashExposure
compensation
button (P.85)
Camerastrap
Camerastrap
elet
eyelet
P.66)/
LCDilluminator(
Filmrewindbutton
(P.36)
Exposuremode (P.50)/
Custom Setting(P.70)i
ISO film speed select
dial (P.36)
Exposure
compensation
button (P.60)
LCD panel (P.4)
Self-timer(P.68)/
AF assist illuminator(P.43)/
Red-EyeReductionlamp
(P.81)
Film advancernode
selector(P.37)
Accessory shoe (P.79)
Film plane indicator(P.67
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Diopteradjustmentlever (P.66)
ViewtinOereyepiece
AE-UAF-L(AutoExposure[P.58]/
AutofocusLock lP. 441)button
Meteringsystemselector(P.48)
Rubber eyecup (P.66)

Flash sync mode (P.80)/
Film rewind button (P.36)
Focus areaselector (P.42)

Main-CommandDial (P.6)
Auto Exposure
Bracketing
button(P.61
Cameraback lock
releaselever (P.20)
Film confirmation
window
DataimprintLCDpanel/
buttons(N80QDonly)(P.
Batterychamber
coverlock lever
(P.16)
Focus area selector lock
lever(P.42)
AF Area mode selector (P.39)
. lllustrationshown is the N80QD.The camera

back of the N80 differs from the
N8OQD.
Suppliedaccessories
Body cap (P.19)
Eyepiececap DK-s (P.68)

3
I LCD panel
Shutterspeed/
Exposurecompensation
value
Bracketing bar graphs (P.61)
Aperture
Flash exposure
compensation (P.85)
CustomSetting
(P.70)
Exposure
(P.60)
compensation
Batterypower
(P.16)
FlexibleProgram(P.51)
Framecounter
(P.21)
DX indication (P.36)
Focus area
Flash sync mode (P.80)
42)
Auto ExposureBracketing 6 1 )
. The illustrations
are fully labeled for your reference.
AboutNikonAdvanced
Focusing
ScreenDisplay
The new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the N80/N80QD employs the
convenientVari-BriteFocus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focus
brackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinderfor easy identification.When the finder
image is bright, the focus brackets are displayed in black and when the finder image is
dark, the focus brackets are momentarilyilluminatedin red. The selected focus area can be
identifiedeasily in both bright and dark conditions with this function (page 72).
Also, the new Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimpositionof OnDemand 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 in
shifting/tiltingPC-Nikkorlenses.
* Dueto characteristics
of the LCD used in the Vari-BriteFocusAreadisplaysystem,a thin line
outsidethe selectedfocus areamay also be displayedor the entireviewfindermay be
illuminatedin red undercertainconditions.Theseare not malfunctions.
AboutLCD
The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperaturesand slower
responsetime at low temperatures.On the other hand, the LCD in the Nikon Advanced
Focusing Screen Display tends to turn lighter at high temperaturesand darker with slower
responsetime at low temperatures.In either case, when the temperaturereturns to normal,
the displays also return to normal.
I ViewfinderDisplay
12mm-dia. referencecircle for Center-Weighted
Metering area (P.49)
On -D emandGri d Li nes (P .71)
Focus brackets (focus area) (P.42)/

Spot Metering area (P.49)
Focus i n d i cat or( P . 27)

Focus area (P. 42)
Meteri
tem (P.48)
Flash read
ht (P.7e)
(P.21)/Exposure
Frame
counter
value(P.60)/Flash
compensation
(P.85)
value
Exposurecompensation(P.60)
Multipleexposure(P.63)/
AE-L (Autoexposurelock)
indicator(P.58)
Shutterspeed
Flash exposure compensation
Exposuremode (P.50-57)/Electronic
analogexposuredisplay(P.57)/
value
display(P.60)
Aboutviewfinder
GAUTI0N:
The viewfinderwill be darkwithoutbatterypowerbut brightensafterinstallation
Thisis not a malfunction.
of freshbatteries.
5
lThe NBO/N8OQD's
Main-and Sub-CommandDialsare used aloneor in
combinationwith other buttons to select/setvariousfunctionsor
modes.
See"BasicOp.eraJigl'l.9ln_pqgeq
15 to 31 if youwantto startshooting
immediately
withNB0/N80QD's
basicmode.
Sub-Command
Dial
Exposure
mode/
Custom
Setting/
lS0filmspeed
selectdial
Flashexposure
"'o'T$ll3lr@
@ tii:-Jl";il'0,,
"*o'T3ll3llE
Flash
syncmode
button
Main-Command
Dial
ffi Film
. Settingfilmspeed
ffi Exposure
. Performing
Flexible
Programin Auto-Multi
Program
P.51
o Settingshutterspeed in Shutter-Priority
Auto exposuremode*
P.52
. Settingshutterspeed in Manualexposure
mode*
P.56
o Setting aperture in Aperture-PriorityAuto
exposure mode*
P.54
o Settingaperturein Manualexposuremode*
P. 56
. Performingexposurecompensation P.O0
ffi,1
ru;t
ro
rur
m.l
[-@=l
. Setting/canceling
AutoExposure
Bracketins
r-----p.01 | @
. Settingnumberof shots and

f---l
compensatingEV value in Auto Exposure I tA,
Bracketing
P.61
--l
|
I
ffi Custom Setting

o Selectingmenu numberof Custom
Setting
o Selectingand makingCustom Setting
ffi Flash
. Selecting
flashsyncmode
':":Xin flashexposure
compensation
p.85
a @)
* rFM ifl: shutter

speed can be set to changewith the sub-command Dial (in
Shutter-Priority
Auto or Manualexposuremode)and aperturewith the
Main-commandDial (in Aperture-priority
Auto or Manualexposure
mode)(page74).
I Thankyou for purchasingthe Nikon NBO/NBOQD-acamerathat is sure

to make photographya biggerpart of your life.
camera,and be sureto readthis manual
Get to know your NBO/NBOQD
thoroughlybeforeusing it. We recommendthat you keep this manual
handy.
Main featuresof the N80/N80QD:
I Taketrial shots
Taketrial shots beforeshootingat importantoccasionslike weddings
or graduations.
yourcameraregularly
I HaveNikonspot-check
Nikon recommendsthat you have your cameraservicedby an
authorizeddealer or servicecenter at least once every two years.
I Usingyourcameracorrectly
The Nikon N80/N80QD'sperformancehas been optimizedfor use with
Nikon brand accessories.Accessoriesmade by other manufacturers
may not meet Nikon'scriteriafor specifications,and nonconforming
components.Nikon
accessoriescould damagethe NBO/N8OQD's
performancewhen it is used with
cannot guaranteethe NBO/N8OQD's
other than Nikon brand accessories.
rdsrm
f,fi (numbers from i to iH): indicatesthat the function/modechanges
accordingto CustomSettingmenu number.
Nomenclature
LCD PanelA/iewfinder
Display.....
C o m m a n dD i a l s
Introduction
A b o u tT h i s M a n u a l
BASIC
OPERATION.
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LensCompatibility.
Film(filmspeed,mid-rollrewind,film advancemode,etc.)
Autofocus(SingleServoAE ContinuousServoAF).
AF Area Mode
F o c u sA r e a
A F - A s s i sltl l u m i n a t o r
FocusLock (SingleServoAF,ContinuousServoAF).
SituationsWhereAutofocusMay Not WorkAs Expected....
M a n u aFl o c u s
10
.2-g
......4-s
.....G-T
....8-g
...12-13
...34-35
...36-37
......38
...39-41
.......42
......43
.....44-45
.......46
.,.......47
ExposureMeteringSystem (Matrix,Center-Weighted,
Spot).....
Shootingin EachExposureMode.....
Auto-MultiProgram(FlexibleProgram,ProgramChart)....
Shutter-Priority
Auto ExposureMode
Aperture-Priority
Auto ExposureMode
ManualExposureMode
Auto ExposureLock
ExposureCompensation..
Auto ExposureBracketing
MultipleExposure..,
L o n gT i m eE x p o s u r e . . .
DiopterAdjustmenVlCDllluminator....
Depth-of-Field
Preview/FilmPlaneIndicator.....
Self-TimerOperation
GUSTOM
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SETTING
Menu/Features
of CustomSetting
Two-ButtonReset
F1ASH
PHOTOGRAPHY
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FfashPhotographyusingBuilt-lnSpeedlight.
Ready-LighVAccessory
Shoe
FlashSync Mode Features.....
Usingthe Built-lnSpeedlight
UsableLenseswith Buift-lnSpeedlight.
FlashExposureCompensation..
UsableOptionalSpeedlights...
DATA
...48-49
...50-57
.......50-51
....52-53
..54-55
...56-57
......58-59
...60
....61-62
..63-64
.........65
.....,66
.,..67
....68
.......70-75
.....76
77-87
........78
...79
....80-81
.....82-83
.......84
........85
.......86-87
BACK..rrirr.rr-rrrrrir.iirrrr.rrr.rr.r..i-r!..rrr...r...r.rr.t.rt.ti.rtr..rrrrr.r.t....89-93
AdjustingDate and Time and lmprintingData
...........90-93
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OptionalAccessories
CameraCare
Notes on Batteries
Troubleshooting
.........
Specifications
Index
CustomSettingMenu
...96-97
......98-99
..100
101-103
......104-109
, . . . . .110 - 111
...,..112-113
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BASIGOPERATION
TITITTTTIIIITTTIT
This section featuresthe settings for most
common picture-takingsituationswhen
usingAuto-Multi Program.The shooting
modes explainedin this section cover most
of your shootingsituations.
the power switch off and open the battery

1,1Turn
chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover
lock lever toward indicated direction.
're"
Insert batterieswith the "@" and

ends
1,2positioned
as marked inside the battery chamber
cove6 then firmly close the battery chamber cover.
o Incorrectpositioningof @ and Q poles may damagethe camera.
the power switch on and confirm battery power

1,3Turn
with the m indication.
Gheckpoints
El=l appears: Sufficientbattery power.

[E appears: Batteriesare nearingexhaustion.Have a fresh set ready.
(Viewfinderindicationsturn off when you releaseyour finger
from any button.)
c-5 blinks: Batteriesare exhausted.Replacebatteries.(Shutterlocks.)
. Shutterspeed and apertureindicationsin the LCD panel automatically
turn off 6 sec. after the power switch is turned on and the camera
remainsunused.(All indicationsin the viewfinderturn off.)
. For NBOQDonly: Batteriesin the camerabody also power the Quartz
Date.After installingbatteriesfor the first time, set the date and time
(page90).
Lightly press the shutter release button to activate

1,4the
exposure meter.
ill
||l
lll* L,'J[F]
. Lightlypressingthe shutterreleasebutton reactivatesthe exposuremeter
and indicationsin the LCD paneland viewfinderfor approx.6 sec.
rx+n i5: lt is possibleto changethe durationof inactivetime before
automaticmeter switch-offoccurs (page.74).
LCDpanelwhenthe powerswitchis off

When the power switch is turned off with batteries
installed,the frame counterdisplayremainson in
the LCD panel.
17
2,1Check the lens type.
CPUcontactsof CPU
lens
O CPUNikkorlens
@ G-typeNikkorlens
otherthanG-type
O CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (lllustrationis D-type Nikkor tens),
with aperture ring
@ G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring
the power switch off and mount the lens to the

2,2Turn
camera body.
. Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting

indexeson lens and camera body are aligned,then twist lens
counterclockwiseuntil it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens
release button.)
. When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached
and the power switch is turned on, F- - blinks in the LCD panel and
viewfinde6and the shutter cannot be released.See page 34 for a nonCPU lens.
',v,GheckBoint$
(other
than GCPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring

2,3With
type), set the lens aperture to its rninimum and lock'
. When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum
aperturesetting (largestf-number) and the power switch is turned on, rf E
blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinderand the shutter cannot be released.
. The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; apertureshould be selected
from camera body. Unlike other GPtj Nikkor lens, aperture does not need
to be set to minimum.
2,4Detaching the lens.
. Push and hold the lens releasebutton,then turn the lens clockwise.
withoutlens
Whencamerais left unattended
When you leave the camera unattended
without a lens attached, be sure to attach
the suppliedbody cap (Page3), or
optionalbody cap BF-1A.(BF-1body cap
cannot be used.)
DX-coded film
the power switch on, confirm that the film

3,1Turn
gpegd setting is set to EX,then open the camera
back by sliding the camera back-lock releaselever.
. lf the film speed setting is not set to EX,see page 36.
Insert film from the bottom side and puil firm leader
3,2out
to red index mark.
. Do not insertthe film leaderbeyondthe red index mark.
NOTE:
Loading/removing
film
Shutter curtains are'verythin, rDonot ,'
touch the shutter curtains with your fingei
or the film leader.
points
1e GheGk
witlj
r,tEb Changefilm S,peed
',
:i:, gg@.pggeS36.37,
i, , :
I Shuttercurtaihsare verythin.Do not tou"rntne Ehuttei,ci:rtaih$with,

your finger or the film leader.
rr[*].Avoid direct,su.rtlight
when,changing f ilm outdoors.
properly
Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is

3,3positioned
with no slack, then gently close the
camera back until the camera back snaps closed.

Film automaticallyadvancesto the first frame.
. When I appearson the LCD panel,the film has advancedto the first frame.
.When Err and F blinkin the LCD paneland viewfinder,
film is not
properlvinstalled.Open the cameraback again and reloadfilm.
. iil dnd Err in the LCD paneland Err in viewfinderblinkand the shutter
locks when a non-DX-codedfilm is loadedwith camerafilm speed set to
EX.Set film speed manually(page36).
. Framenumberdisplayremainswhen the power switch is off.
. You can check the number of availableexposureson the film roll through
the film cartridgeconfirmationwindow.
. lnfraredfilms cannot be used since an infraredsensoris used for the
detectionof the film frame position,
EEMfl: Cameracan be set to advancethe film to the first frame not until
the shutter releasebutton is pressed (page 72'1.
Set the film advance mode selector to E (single3,4frame

shooting)while pressingthe film advance
mode selector lock release.
4,1Set 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).
4,2Set the AF Area mode selector to t I (SingleArea AR.
NBOQD
o Set the AF Area mode selector firmly-
Rotate the focus area selector lock lever and select

4,3center
focus area with the focus area selector.
o Pressing the focus area selector up/down/righVleft shifts the focus area
toward the desired direction. Press the focus area selector while the
exposure meter is on (page 42).
. Selectedfocus area is indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder(page
42).
ESI 5: Focus area indication in red when the subiect is dark can be
canceled or can be set to appear in any situation (page 72).
Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to

4,4focus
area.
lock
NBOQD
N80
. When the focus area is locked, pressingthe focus area selector does not
change the focus area.
the metering system selector to 3t (Matrix

5,1Set
Metering).
o Matrix Meteringindication@ appearsin the viewfinder.

. The frame is divided into 10 segmentsin Matrix Metering,and data from
each segmentis used to determinecorrectexposure.Use of a D- or Gtype Nikkor lens automaticallyactivates3D Matrix Metering(page4B),
which accountsfor scene brightnessand contrast,as well as subject
distance(DistanceInformation)in order to determineexposureaccurately.
the exposure mode select dial to p (Auto-Multi

5,29et
Program).
'when the shutterreleasebutton is lighilypressed,shutterspeed and

apertureappear in the LCD paneland viewfinder.
points
Z Gheck
I Shooting characteristicsof exposure modes

Symbol Exposure mode
Shooting characteristics
Auto-Multi
Program P.50
Cameracontrolsshutterspeed and
apertureautomatically-allowingyou to
freelytake pictures,concentratingonly on
the shutterreleaseopportunity.In addition,
other settings,such as FlexibleProgram
(page51) or exposurecompensation(page
60) are possible.
Shutter-Priority
Auto P.52
You set desiredshutterspeed,and the

cameraselectsthe correctaperture.
"Freeze"the motion of a movingsubject
using a fast shutterspeed or "blur" the
subject using a slowerspeed.
Aperture-Priority
Auto P.54
You set the desiredapedure,and the

cameraselectsthe correctshutterspeed.
Lets you determinedepth of the in-focus
area (pageBB),so you can choose whether
near or far subjectsare in sharp focus, or
whetherforegroundor backgroundis to be
blurred.
M a n u a lP . 5 6
Shutterspeed and apertureare set

manually.Suitablefor situationswhere it is
difficultto attainthe desiredeffect using
other exoosuremodes.Also, use Manual
exposuremode when usinga non-CPU
Nikkorlens.(Camera'sexposuremeter
cannot be used.)
2/
0,1Hold the camera properly.

<
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).
Gamerashakeand shutterspeed
Preventingcamera shake is crucialwhen taking photographs.In
general, you should set the shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec_ Use of a
tripod or Speedlight (pages 30, 78) is recommended for shooting at
shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec.
ilOTE:Gomposingftame
This camera's vievvfinder frame shows approximately gzgtoof the image
actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frarne
is somewhat larger than the image you ses through the vieMinder. Note
that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by rnost labs.
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frame and focus by lightly pressingthe

0,2Compose
shutter releasebutton.
o Centerthe focus bracketson your subjectand lightlypressthe shutter

releasebutton.The camerafocusesautomaticallvand focus indicator
appearsor blinks as follows.
O appears:Subjectis in focus.
O blinks: Unableto focus usingautofocus.
. With dark subjects,the camera'sAF-Assistllluminator(page43) is
automaticallyactivatedto guide autofocus.
o To take a pictureof a subjectoutsidethe focus area,shift the focus area
by usingthe focus areaselector(page 42)or use focus lock (page44).
. ln situationswhere autofocusmay not work as expected,see page 46.
indicationsin the viewfinderwhile lightly

7,1Confirm
pressingthe shutter releasebutton. (Shutterspeed
and apertureare shown in 1/2 steps.)
o When the subject is dark or the shutterspeed is slowerthan 1/60 sec.,

use the built-inSpeedlightto avoid pictureblur (page3O).
. lf any warningindicationsappear in the LCD panelor viewfinder,see
p a g e1 0 1 .
Confirm that focus indicator O appears and slowly

7,2depress
the shutter releasebutton.
. After shutteris released,the film automaticallvadvancesto the next

frame and the next shot can be taken.
Film starts to rewind automaticallywhen film reaches

7,3the
end of the roll.
4=-lll
L" J[]F,l[l
o E- -, n- and then x appearin the LCD paneland viewfinderduringfilm
rewindand the frame countercounts down until rewind is complete.
. Picturestaken on frames beyondthe indicatednumberof the exposures
for the film roll may be discardedin the processof developing.
rFrfi i'
Film rewindcan be changednot to start automaticallywhen the

end of a film roll is reached(page71).
I*{fil ll' High-speedfilm rewind is normallyexecuted.This film rewindcan
be changedto quiet film rewind(page74).
that film is completely rewound,then

7,4Confirm
remove film cartridge.
. Filmis completelyrewoundwhen the framecountershows blinking"F" in

the LCD paneland viewfinder.(F appearswithout blinkingwhen the
exposuremeter is off.) Make sure the film is completelyrewound(l is
blinkingin the LCD paneland viewfinder),open the cameraback away
from sunlightand removethe film cadridge by tilting it to one side.
29
Pressthe Speedlight lock-releasebutton to release

8,1the
Speedlight.The Speedlightstarts charging
automatically.
. See page 80 if the flash sync mode is not set to the normalFront-Curtain
Sync.
. Whenthe Speedlightis readyto fire,I appearswithoutblinkingin the
viewfinder(whenthe camera'smeter is on).
o To close the Speedlight,press gently until it clicks shut. (Io conserve
power,keep the Speedlightclosed when it is not in use.)
for useof Speedlight

Suitable
situations
. Shutterspeed is slowerthan 1/60 sec.
. Subject is dark at night or indoors.
. Subject is backlitor when more light is desiredon the main subject,
such as the subject'sface.
N0TE:Continuous
useof built-inSpeedlight
After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight,it may stop firirlg to
protect the tiring tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight
again.
Z Checkpoints
:li:ri]
lri:i::1
iffr
$r$
lgil
Confirm I in viewfinder;then compose, focus and

8,2take
the picture.
o The shuttercannotbe releasedunlessI appearswithoutblinkingin the

viewfinder.
.l blinksin the viewfinderapprox.3 sec. afterfull flashoutput.lf this
happens,underexposuremay have occurred.Check the flash shooting
distancerange (page83) and shoot again.
. NormalFront-CurtainSync flash mode is introducedin this section.Flash
with Red-EyeReduction,which reducesthe "red-eye"effectwith a
personor animal,and Slow Syncflash,which bringsout the background
details,are also available.For details,see page 80.
. With dark subjects,the camera'sAF-Assistllluminatoris automatically
activatedto guide autofocus.See page 43 for details.
3DMulti-Sensor
Balanced
Fill-Flash
When a D- or G-type Nikkor lens is attached,it integratesDistance
Informationfrom the lens with other exposurecontrol information,
automaticallycompensatingthe flash output levelso that flash output
and ambientlight are balanced(page7B).
EXpO'$'UFG
Systeffl:Ifl:di
Ab,ouitMeteriin'g
Meteringsystemsand exposureare importantfactorsfor taking
pictures.Knowingthe characteristicsof each factor helpsyou
widen your photographicexpression.
System
ffinnetering
As the proper combinationof shutterspeed and aperturefor correct
exposureis determinedaccordingto subjectbrightnessand film
sensitivity,measuringsubject brightnessis very important.
In general,brightnessinsidethe viewfinderis not uniform.The N80/
N80QDprovidesthree meteringsystems:Matrix Metering, GenterWeighted Metering and Spot Metering. With Matrix Metering, scene
brightnessdata is detected by the 1O-segmentMatrix sensor.With
Center-WeightedMetering, most of the meter'ssensitivityis
concentratedon the 12mm-diametercentercirclein the viewfinder.Spot
Metering sensitivityis concentratedin a small,selectedfocus areafrom
five availablefocus areas.Using D- or G-type Nikkorlenses,the
N80/N80QDcamera performs3D Matrix Meteringby adding distance
informationto determinecorrect exposure.See page 48.
ffiExposure
Lightfrom the subjectpassesthroughthe lens and exposesthe film.
Shutterspeed and aperturecontrolhow much light reachesthe film. The
combinationof shutter speed and apertureappropriatefor subject
brightnessand film sensitivityresultsin correct exposure-a result
providedby the N80/N80QD'sfour exposuremodes: Auto-Multi
Program (page 50), Shutter-Priority Auto (page 52), Aperture-Priority
Auto (page54) and Manual (page56) exposuremodes.
When a highlyreflectiveor very low reflectiveobject is within a frame,
correct exposuremay not be obtained.In such situations,exposure
compensationis required.The N80/N80QDoffers auto exposure lock
(page58), exposure compensation (page60) or Auto Exposure
Bracketing function(page61) allowinga photographergreatercontrolof
exposurethan that affordedby Auto exposuremodes.
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This sectionfeaturesdetaileddescriptions
of all camerafunctions-includinglens,film,
focuS,exposureand other functions.
tx-Nikkor)
with this camera. D- or G-type AF lenses
I Use a CPU lens (except
give you access to all available functions. See page 18.
G-typeNikkorandotherGPUNikkorlens
. The G-type Nikkorlens has no aperturering;apertureshould be selected
from camerabody. Unlikeother CPU Nikkorlenses,aperturedoes not need
to be set to minimum(largestf-number).
. CPU Nikkorlensesother than G-type Nikkorlens have an aperturering. Set
the lens apertureto its minimumand lock. When the lens is not set to its
minimumaperturesettingand the powerswitchis turnedon, FEEblinksin
the LCD paneland viewfinderand the shuttercannot be released.
When a non-CPUlens is attached

Set exposuremode to Manualwith a non-CPUlens.(Whenother modes are
selected,shuttercannot be released.)
The camera'sexposuremetercannot
be used and the aperturecannot be set usingthe Sub-CommandDialwhen
usingnon-CPUlenses.F- - appearsin placeof the apeftureindicationin the
LCD paneland viewfinder;set/confirmapertureusingthe lens aperturering.
GAUTl0ft,
Nikkorfenseslaecessories
that cannotbe attachedto,theHS0/N8000
I Typesof CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories

Mode
rlnfnnr
LenVaccessories
D-type
AFNikkofs,
G-type
AFNikkor,
o
AF-S.
AF-lNikkor
PCMicro-Nikkor
o
v
85mmf/2.8D*+
=
z, AF-lTeleconverter*6
07
CL
Non-D/G-type
AF
O
Nikkor(except
AFNikkor a)
for F3AF)
Al-PNikkor
Al-SorAl typeNikkor,
iedNikkor
Series-E,
Al-modif
Medical-Nikkor
120mmt/4
o
.:< Reflex-Nikkor
.Y
z, PC-Nikkor
Al-SorAl $pe
CL
o Teleconvefters
Bellows
Focusing
o
z, Attachment
PB-6*12
AutoExtension
Rings
( P K - 1 1PAK, - 1 2 ,
P K - 1a3n dP N - 1 1 )
Focusmode
Manualwith
r<
eleclronicMqnrrnl
rangefinder
mode
Meteringsystem
Exposure
Matrix
CenterAnymod(
nfhor
lhar
Weighted
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Spot*t
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SpotMeteringareacanbe shiftedwithfocusareaselector(page49) with CPUNikkorlens.

lX-Nikkorlensescannotbe attached.
Reductionfunctionof the VRNikkorlens.
Thiscamerais compatiblewith the Vibration
Thecamera'sexposuremeteringandflashcontrolsystemdo not workproperlywhenshiftingand/ortiltingthe
lens,or whenusingan apertureotherthanthemaximumapefture.
.5 Withoutshiftingand/ortiltingthelens.
.6 Compatible
withAF-SandAF-lNikkorexceptAF-S17-35mmf/2.80 IF-EDandAF-S28-70mmf/2.8DIF-ED.
.7 Withmaximumeffectiveapeftureof f/5.6 or faster.
.8 Withmaximumapeftureof f/5.6 or faster.
*9 Somelenses/accessories
cannotbe aftached.(Seepage34.)
-10 Withexposuremodesetto Manual.Theexposuremetercannotbe used.
-11 Withexplsuremodesetto Manualandshutterspeedsetto 1/125 sec.or slowerbut theexposuremeter
cannotbe used.
-12 AftachthePB-6vertically.(PB-6canbe set to horizontalpositionafterattaching.)
. AS-15mustbeattached
in combination
withMedical-Nikkor
200mmf/5.6forthelensto fireflash.
. Reprocopy
Holder
PA-4.
in combination
withCamera
OutfitPF-4canbeattached
35
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I Settingand confirmingfilm speed
Set the exposuremode/lSO film speed select dial to ISO

and rotate the Main-CommandDial to set film speed in use.
. Film-9Peeqcan be set to EXand between ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps by rotating

the Main-CommandDial.When a film is reinstalled,film speed is automaticaTly
set to ffi.
o When film speed is set to DXand DX-codedfilm is installed,film speed is
automaticallyset betweenISO 25-5000.Film speed can also be set manually
with DX-coded film to have an effect of increasedor decreasedfilm sensitivity.
. Film speed can be set betweenISO 6-6400 with non-DX-codedfilm.
o To confirmeitherautomaticallyset or manuallyset film speed on the camera,
set the exposuremode/lSOfilm speed selectdial to lSO.
. The shuttercannot be releasedwhen the exposuremode/lSOfilm speed
selectdial is set to lSO. Set the dial to the desiredexposuremode (P, S, A or
M) beforeshooting.
EEMl: Film speed settingcan be set not to become DXwhen a film is
reinstalled(page71).
I Mid-roll rewind
To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewind

buttons o*. simultaneouslyfor approx. 1 sec.
36
page 103 for troubleshooting.

rFIn i1: High-speedfilm rewindis normallyexecuted.This film rewindcan be
changedto quiet film rewind(page74).
, I tt film does not start to rewindor film rewindstops at mid-roll
. When batterypower is very low, or at low temperatures,film may not start

rewindingor film rewindmay stop at mid-roll,and r- - and frame numberwill
blink in the LCD panel.In this case, turn the power switch off, change
batteries,then turn the power switch on and rewindfilm again.
I Film advance mode
Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing

the film advance mode selector lock releaseto select
film advance mode.
. The followingfilm advancemodes are available:

E: Single-frameshooting
Fullydepressingthe shutterreleasebutton takes one pictureand
automaticallyadvancesthe film by one frame.
E::: Continuousshooting
Shots are taken continuouslyat the rate of up to approx.2.5 fps as long
as you keep the shutterreleasebutton fully depressed.
Filmadvancespeed is tested usingcamerasettingsof focus mode M, exposure
mode M, shutterspeed 1/125 sec. or faster,apertureother than maximum,at
normaltemperatureof 20'C (68'F),with fresh batteries,for the lst to 36th frames
of a film.
. When the film advancemode selectoris set to E, multipleexposurecan be

performed(page63).Also, when it is set to U, self-timeroperationcan be
performed(page68).
I Focus mode selector
o Set focus mode selectorto S (SingleServoAF with Focus-Priority)

or C
(ContinuousServoAF with Release-Priority).
Camerafocusesautomaticallyon
the subjectwhen the shutterreleasebutton is lightlypressed.
S: Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority
The shuttercan only be releasedwhen in focus indicatorO appearsin the
viewfinder(Focus-Priority).
once focused on a subject,keepingthe shutter
releasebutton lightlypressedlocks focus (FocusLock, page 44). With a
subjectthat has been moving,the cameracontinuouslyfocuseson a
subjectas long as the shutterreleasebutton is kept lightlypressed(Focus
Tracking,page 88) and focus locks when the subjectstops moving.
C: ContinuousServo AF with Release-Priority
Sincethe priorityis on shutterrelease,you can releasethe shutter
regardlessof the focus status (Release-Priority).
Focus is not locked when
O appearsin the viewfinderand the cameracontinuesto focus on a
subjectuntil shutterrelease.With a movingsubject,the camera
continuouslyfocuseson a subject as long as the shutterreleasebutton is
kept lightlypressed(FocusTracking,page BB).
FFIitli i: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressingthe AE-uAF-L
button only (not by lightlypressingthe shutterreleasebutton)(page
73t.
38
lAutofocus operationlets you selectSingleAreaAF that uses one focus

areaselectedor DynamicAF that also utilizesthe other four focus areas.
Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode.
NBO
NBOQD
. f';l appearswhen the SingleArea AF is selectedand Fl or Fll (when

DynamicAF Mode with ClosestSubject Priorityis activated)appearswhen
DynamicAF is selectedin the LCD panel.
[ ]: SingleArea AF [-.;l
With SingleArea AE only the focus bracketsselectedamong five focus
areasis used for autofocus.This mode is usefulfor achievingaccurate
focus on a selectedfocus bracketswhen shootinga stationarysubject.
6n DynamicAF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority)
[*]: Dynamicnf [+l/['l
In DynamicAF,you designatethe primarysensor(the first to detect the
subject),then if the detectedsubject moves, DynamicAF automatically
shiftsto the next sensorthat detectsthe subject,then the next again,
shiftingamong the progressionof sensorsas the subject moves. Dynamic
AF therebyfollows and maintainsaccuratefocus even on subjectsthat
(LCD paneland viewfinderindicationsdo not changeas
move irregularly.
sensoringshifts in DynamicAF mode.)DynamicAF Mode with Closest
Subject Prioritycan also be activatedin DynamicAF mode. See next
page.
lf the focus mode is set to SingleServoAF in DynamicAE the camera is
automaticatlyset to DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in initial
' ,
setting.
,
AF Area Mode-continued
I Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Fl
o The ClosestSubject PriorityAF operationis possiblein the DynamicAF,where
the cameraautomaticallyselectsthe focus area with the closestsubject.
Focus is always achieved at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid outof-focus pictures.
r In DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Priority,focus area indicationdoes
not appear in the LCD panel and viewfinderand focus area cannot be
selected.
o When the telephoto lens is attached or the subject is very dark, the closest
subjectmay not be selected.In this case, use SingleArea AF.
IAutofocus modes
Thefollowing
focusingoperations
canbe executed
withcombinations
of the focus
modeandAF Areamode.
Focusmode AFAreamode
,,56sgii:::
0ynamicAFMde
wiih Closest LCDpanel Viewfinder area
focus area
SubjectPriority
indication
Single
Servo
AF Single
AreaAF
SingleServoAF
DynamicAF
Activated
in
initialsetting
ill
Single
Servo
AF
DynamicAF
Cancelable
with EEM9
[Tt [Et
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tv
Continuous
Single
AreaAF
AF
Servo
Continuous
DynamicAF
ServoAF
Notactivated
in
initialsetting
vt
Continuous
DynamicAF
ServoAF
Activated
with lx{ril iC
40
t-f t-.;l
[il FI
Appears
Selectable
Doesnot
appear
Automatically
selected
Appears
Selectable
t-.;l
IFJ [Et
F] n
Appears
Selectable
Appears
Selectable
Doesnot Automaiically
appear
selected
DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be selected in either focus
mode,in Single Seruo AF or ContinuousServo AF.
Whenthe AF Area Mode is set to DynamicAF Mode, the following settings are
selectedin combination with the given focus mode.
.In SingleServo AF: DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated in
initialsetting.
FFrn9' DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Prioritycan be disabled (page
73).
r In ContinuousServo AF: DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is not
activatedin initialsetting.
mqn i0: DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Prioritycan be activated (page
73).
Focusing
operation
frt
Suitableshootingsituation
<J
.6
l.L
focusareaandfocusis locked(aslong
onlyat theselected
Focus
is obtained
oncefocusis achieved.
buttonis lightlypressed)
astheshutterrelease
subiect.
General
shooting
suchasa stationary
maintains
focus
AFModewithClosest
SubjectPriorityautomatically
Dynamic
onthesubjectlocatedclosestto anyof fivefocusareasandfocusis locked
focusarea
lf thesubjectmovesfromtheselected
oncefocusis achieved.
the
focusesonthesubjectdetermining
focuslock,cameraautomatically
before
datafromtheotherfocusareas.
autofocus
Snapshot
whereyouletthecamera's
thefocusing.
operation
determine
Focus
is obtained
at theselectedfocusareaandfocusingis locked(aslong
lf the
buttonis lightlypressed)
onceit is achieved.
astheshutterrelease
focusareabeforefocuslock,camera
movesfromtheselected
subject
the datafromthe other
focusesonthe subjectdetermining
automatically
focusareas.
subject
including
a moving
General
sho0ting
whereyouwantto expandtherangeof a regular
snaoshot.
focusarea.Focusis notlockedand
Focus
is obtained
onlyat theselected
focusing
continues
untiltheshutteris released.
Subjectmovingstraighttoward0r awayfromthe
camerasuchas a racingcaror trackathleteto
followa subiectwithonefocusarea.
focusarea.Focusis notlocked.lf thesubject

Focus
is obtained
at theselected
focusesonthe
focusarea,cameraautomatically
moves
fromtheselected
thedatafromtheotherfocusareas.
determining
subject
movingsubjectsuchas a playerin a
Inegularly
footballgamewheresubiectis difficultto follow
in onefocusarea.
maintains
locus
AFModewithClosest
SubjectPriorityautomatically
Dynamic
0nthesubjectlocatedclosestt0 anyof fivefocusareas.Focusis notlocked.ll
focuses
focusarea,cameraautomatically
thesubiectmovesfromtheselected
thedatafromtheotherfocusareas.
onthesublectdetermining
Snapshot
of a movingsubiectwhereyouletthe
determine
the
operation
camera's
autolocus
focusing.
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I This camera'sfive focus areascover a wide frame area,and you can

selectamongthem, dependingon the subject'spositionin the frame or
your desiredcomposition.They reliablyprovidesharpfocus without
use of focus lock (page44).
I Rotate the AF Area mode selector to select Single

I Area AF t J or Dynamic AF E+1.
N8O
NBOQD
. Focusareacannot be selectedin DynamicAF Mode with closest subject
Priority([], page 40).
t Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to release

L the lock, then select desired focus area with the focus
area selecton
N80
NSOQD
'Lightly pressthe shutterreleasebutton and pressthe focus area selector

up/down/right/leftto change the focus area toward the corresponding
direction.selected focus area is indicated(momentarilyin red when the
subjectis dark, page 4) in the viewfinder.Selectedfocus area is also indicated
in the LCD panel.
'Selected focus area can be locked by rotatingthe focus area selectorlock
leverto lock position.
EM 5: Focus area indicationin red when the subject is dark can be canceled
or can be set to appearin any situation(pagel2).
EEMfi: Focusarea can be switchedto the opposite positionwithout pressing
the opposite positionon the focus area selector(page 72).
IWhen the subjectis dark and the shutterreleasebutton is pressed

turns on and
lightly,the camera'sAF-Assistllluminatorautomatically
enablesautofocusoperationin a dark environment.
. AF-Assistllluminator
turns on in the followingsituations:
automatically
Focusmode is SingleServoAF,AF Nikkorlens is used, subject is dark and
centerfocus area is selectedor DynamicAF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority
is activated.
. Focallengthof the usableAF Nikkorlens is 24-2OOmmand the distancerange
of the AF-Assistllluminatoris approx.0.5-3m(1.6-9.8ft.).
rE{n iE: AF-Assistllluminatorcan be canceled(page75).
llluminator
andAF-Assist
0ptionalSpeedlight
When an optionalSpeedlightis attachedand the conditionfor the AF-Assist
of the optionalSpeedlightSB-28/
is met, the AF-Assistllluminator
lllumination
2BDX,SB-27,58-26, SB-25 and SB-24 automaticallyturns on. With other
turns on.
camera'sllluminator
optionalSpeedlights,
. Autofocususingthe camera'sAF-Assistllluminatorcannot be performeddue
to vignettingwith followinglensesat shootingdistancewithin1m:
AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED,AF-S 17-35mmt/2.8 IF-ED,AF 1B-35mmf/3.54.5 ED,AF 20-35mmf/2.8 lF,AF 24-B5mmf/2.8-4,AF 24-120mmf/3,5-5.6
AF Micro 70-1BOmmf/4.5-5.6ED
lE AF-S 2B-7Ommf/2.8IF-ED,
. Autofocususingthe camera'sAF-Assistllluminatorcannot be performeddue
to vignettingwith AF-S B0-200mmf/2.8lF-ED,AF 80-200mmf/2.8 ED and AF
VR B0-400mmf/4.5-5.6ED.
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I Focus lock is useful in autofocusshootingwhen you want to capture a

subjectthat's framed outside of the N80/N80QD'sfive focus areas,and
in situationswhere autofocusmay not work as expected (page46).
Focus lock is operateddifferentlyin SingleServoAF or Continuous
Servo AF.
I Positionthe focus area on the subject and lightly

I press the shutter release button.
o O appearswhen the subject is in focus.
2Gonfirmfocus indicator O and lock focus.
In Single Servo AF:

Focus is locked as long as the shutterreleasebutton is kept lightly
pressed.
o Focus can also be locked by pressingthe @ button.(Referto the

operationin ContinuousServoAF.)
44
In ContinuousServo AF
Confirmfocus indicatorO then (whilekeepingshutterreleasebutton lightly
pressed)pressthe @ button.
. Focus is locked as long as the @ button is kept pressed,even if you

removeyour fingerfrom the shutterreleasebutton. In Auto Exposure
mode, exposureis also locked in this case (page58).
trFIfiIi i: Only focus can be set to lock when @ button is pressed (page
73).
? While keeping the focus locked, recompose and

l, shoot.
. After you have locked focus, do not changethe camera-to-subject

distance.
. lf you keep the shutterreleasebutton lightlypressedor keep the @ button
pressedafter releasingthe shutterin SingleServoAE the shuttercan be
releasedrepeatedlywith the same focusing.
. lf the subject moves after focus is locked (the camera-to-subjectdistance
changes),removeyour fingerfrom the shutterreleasebutton or @ button
to releasethe focus lock, refocusand lock the focus again.
45
lAutofocus may not work as expectedin the followingsituations.In

such situations,focus manuallyusingthe clear mattefield (page 47)or
focus on a differentsubject located at the same distance,use focus
lock (page 44) then recompose.
Low-contrast scenes
Forexample,
wherethe subjectis wearingclothing
thesamecoloras a wallor otherbackoround.
Scenes with subjects within the focus

brackets located at different distances from
the camera
For example,when shootingan animalin a cage or
a person in a forest.
Patterned subject or scene

For example,buildingwindows.
Scenes with pronounced differencesin

brightnesswithin the focus brackets
Forexample,
whenthe sunis in the background
and the main subject is in shadow.
I Focuscan be set manuallvwhen the focus mode selectoris set to M.
o Set the focus mode selectorto M. Look throughthe viewfinderand rotatethe

lensfocusingring untila sharpimageappearson the clearmattefield in the
viewfinder.The shuttercan be releasedwhetheror not the subject is in focus.
Use Manualfocus in situationswhere autofocusmay not work as expected
(page 46)or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens (page35) is attached.
I Manualfocus usingElectronicRangefinder
. Set the focus mode selectorto M. The focus can be confirmedwith O

indicationin the viewfinder.The ElectronicRangefinderworks with most
Nikkorlenses(includingAF Nikkorswhen operatedmanually)havinga
maximumaoertureof f/5.6 or faster.
. Lightlypressthe shutterreleasebutton and while the meter is on, rotatethe
lensfocusingring until O appearsin the viewfinder.The shuttercan be
releasedanytime.The ElectronicRangefindercan be activatedwith any of five
focus brackets selected as the focus area (page 42).
IThree choicesof meteringsystemare availableto suit the lightingfor

your subject.
Rotate the metering system selector to select the

desired metering system.
. Whena metering
systemis selected,
it is indicated
in the viewfinder.
. Metering
systemscannotbe usedwhena non-CPUNikkorlensis attached.
I Meteringsystemsand characteristicsof each are as follows:
E: Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering
Matrix Metering providescorrectexposurecontrol using a 1O-segment

MatrixSensor.With D- or G-type Nikkorlenses,1O-segment3D Matrix
Metering automaticallyactivates,applyingscene brightness,scene
contrast and subject distance informationto ensure even more accurate
exposurecontrol. Center-Weighted or Spot Metering is recommendedfor
the Auto ExposureLock function(page58) or exposurecompensation
(page 60).
48
[<.I:Center-Weighted Metering
Genter-WeightedMetering placesspecialemphasison brightnesswithin

the 12mm-diametercircle in the viewfinder,so it is usefulfor basing
exposureon a specificarea of the scene.
f.l: Spot Metering

D
nt-J n
Ll
Nearly1OO%of the meter'ssensitivityis concentratedon the 4mm-dia.

area (approx.1%oof entireframe)within the selectedfocus area of the
viewfinder.Use Spot Metering when you want to base the exposureon a
very small areawithin the frame,such as with a backlitsubject or highcontrast scenes.
. When Spot Meteringis selected,shiftingfocus area also shifts Spot
Meteringareato a correspondingposition.
. Spot Meteringareastays at center (doesnot shift)as long as DynamicAF
Mode with ClosestSubject Priority(page40) is activated.
I P: Auto-Multi Program
The cameraautomatically
controls
exposureaccordingto the exposure
combinationin the programchart for
exposurethat is correct for any shooting
situation.Suitedfor situationssuch as
when takinga snapshot,whereyou want
to concentrateonly on the shutter release
opportunity.For more complexshooting,
use FlexibleProgram,exposure
compensation(page60) or auto exposurebracketing(page61).
.Auto-Multi Programcan only be selectedwhen usinga CPU Nikkor
lens(page34).
Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select P.
. Whena non-CPUlens is attached,F- - blinksin the LCD paneland

viewfinder,and the shuttercannot be released.In this case, set the
exposuremode to Manual(page56) and seVconfirmapedurewith the lens
aperturering. Camera'sexposuremeter cannot be used. See "Lens
Compatibility"on page 34 for details.
2Compose picture,focus and shoot.
. When the subject is too dark or bright,one of the followingwarning

indications
will appearin the viewfinderor LCD panel.
. i-l l: Use ND filter.
. L n: Use Speedlight.
50
Program
Flexible
In Auto-MultiProgram,by rotating
the Main-CommandDialyou can
changethe combinationof shutter
speed and aperturewhile maintainir
correctexposure.With this function
you can shoot in Auto-MultiPrograr
as though you were shootingin
Auto or Apedure-PriorityAuto. fl appearsin the LCD
Shutter-Priority
panelwhen the FlexibleProgramis used.To cancelthe Flexible
Program,rotatethe Main-CommandDial until fl disappears,changethe
exposuremode, turn the power switch off, use built-inSpeedlight(page
B2),or per-formTwo-Button Reset (page 76).
Program chart
Program.
controlin Auto-Multi
Theprogramchartshowsexposure
With AF 50mm f/1.4D
With AF 180mmf/2.8DED
----- With AF-S 300mm f/4D ED
EVrange:EV0-21
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Shutter
speed
. Thereare limitations
for minimumand maximumEV dependingon the film
speed.
.In MatrixMetering,any EV above 16tlsis controlledto EV 161/swhen using
I S O 1 0 0f i l m .
51
I S: Shutter-PriorityAuto
Enablesyou to manuallyset your desired
shutterspeed (30-1/4000sec.);the
cameraautomaticallyselectsthe proper
apertureto providecorrect exposure.With
high shutterspeeds,you can freezethe
motion of a fast-movingsubject;with
slower speeds,you can createa blurry,
motion effect.
. Shutter-Priority
Auto can only be selectedwith CPU Nikkorlens (page
34).
Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select S.
. When a non-CPUNikkor lens is attached,F- - blinks in the LCD paneland

viewfinder,and the shuttercannot be released.In this case, set the
exposuremode to Manual(page56) and seVconfirmaperturewith the lens
aperturering. Camera'sexposuremeter cannot be used. See "Lens
. lf hul h is selectedin Manualexposuremode and the exposuremode is
changedto Shutter-Priority
Auto without cancelinghui-h, hui-h blinks and
the shutterlocks. To shoot in Shutter-Priority
Auto exposuremode, select
shutterspeed other than hui. h by rotatingthe Main-CommandDial.
r) Set the shutter speed (30-1l4OO0sec.) by rotating the

L Main-CommandDial.
Fsiril if: Shutterspeed can be set to changewith Sub-CommandDial

(Page74).
. When the subject is too dark or bright,one of the followingwarning

indicationswill appear in the LCD panelor viewfinder.(Electronicanalog
exposuredisplaywill also indicatethe amount of under-or overexposure.)
. lf i: Selecthighershutterspeed.lf the warningindicationstillremains
on, use ND filter.
. L rs: Selecta slowershutterspeed.lf the warningindicationstillremains
on, use the SPeedlight.
! A: Aperture-PriorityAuto
Enablesyou to set the desiredaperture
manually.The cameraautomatically
selectsa shutterspeed suitablefor correct
exposure.By varyingthe aperture,and
thus controllingthe depth of field (page
88),you can sharpenthe backgroundand
foreground,or blur the background.In
flash photography,varyingthe aperture
changesthe flash shootingdistance(page83).
. Aperture-Priority
Auto can only be selectedwith CPU Nikkor lens
(page34).
I Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select A.

T
. Whena non-CPUNikkorlensis attached,r- - blinksin the LCD paneland

viewfinder,and the shuttercannot be released.ln this case, set the
exposuremode to Manual(page56) and set/confirmaperturewith the lens
aperturering. Camera'sexposuremeter cannot be used.See "Lens
2Set the aperture by rotatingthe Sub-GommandDial.

EN
if: Aperturecan be set to changewith Main-CommandDial (page74).
. When the subject is too dark or too bright,one of the followingwarnings

will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder.(Electronicanalogexposure
displaywill also indicatethe amount of under-or overexposure.)
. i-i i: Selectsmalleraperture(largerf-number).lf the warning indication
persists,use an ND filter.
. L r: Select largeraperture(smallerf-number).lf the warningindication
persists,use the SPeedlight.
I M: Manual
Enablesyou to set both shutter speed and
aperturemanually.With electronicanalog
exposuredisplayin the viewfinder,you can
producevariouscreativeeffects by
adjustingthe exposure.Long Time
Exposure(Bulb)can be set in Manual
exposuremode.
Rotatethe exposuremodeselectdial to selectM.
tVlinimum
NOTE:
aperturewith CPUNikkorlens(exeeptG'type)
Always set the apedure ring of a CFU.Nlt<korlens {except G-type) to its
minimum (largestf-number)'When the {ens is not set to its rnininturn ' r
aperturesetting, FEF blinks in the LCD panet and viewfinderand ther
shutterlocks.
. Whena non-CPUNikkorlens is attached,F- - appearsin the LCD panel
and viewfinder.Set/confirmapedurewith the lens apedurering. Camera's
exposuremeter cannot be used. See "Lens Compatibility"on page 34 for
details.
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?, Set the shutter speed and aperture and confirm by

L looking at the electronicanalog exposure display in
the viewfinder.
. Set the shutterspeed by rotatingthe Main-CommandDial and the apedure

by rotatingthe Sub-CommandDial.Thesefunctionscan be set
independently.
o Long Time exposure(Bulb)can be set by settingthe shutterspeed to hxl h
(page65).
. When the shutterspeed is set to 1/125 sec., the shuttercan be released
with the cameraback open,
. When the exposurecompensationis set, only the electronicanalogdisplay
changes-selected shutterspeed and aperturedo not change.
EFtfiIir-: Shutterspeed can be set to changewith the Sub-CommandDial
and aperturewith the Main-CommandDial (page74).
display
Electronic
analogexposure
The electronicanalogdisplayin the viewfinderindicatesthe difference
betweenthe selectedexposure(shutterspeed and aperture)and the
correctexposure.Not availablewith Long Time Exposure.
The electronicanalogexposuredisplayblinkswhen the subject
brightnessis beyondthe camera'sexposurerange.
The followingexamplesshow electronicanalogexposuredisplay
indications:
!.,1i,,/8,,,fr{.
+?3
+?,-
Composepicture,focus and shoot.

+0r
<iririrl "
'
I When you want to control the exposureof a specificarea within a

scene, measurethe exposureon the area with Spot or Center-Weighted
Metering,press the @ button to lock the exposure,then recompose
the picture.Set exposureto a mode other than Manual.
I Rotate the metering system selector to select CenterI Weighted or Spot Metering.
. Matrix Meteringis not recommendedsincethe effectof the Auto Exposure

Lock cannot be effectivelyattained.
Positionfocus area on subiect and lightly press the

2shutter
release button, then press the @ button.
Confirm focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder.
o When the @ button is pressed,exposure at the areaof selected metering

system is locked and ren'rainslocked 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 (page
4e).
5B
I
I
. When the Center-Weighted

Meteringis selected,exposureat 12mmdiametercircle is locked.
. In SingleServoAF or ContinuousServoAF,focus is also locked
simultaneously(page 44).Make sure to confirmfocus indicatorO appears
in the viewfinder."
rEIn i i: Only exposurecan be set to be locked when the @ button is
pressed (page 73).
keeping the @ button pressed, recompose,

3While
focus and shoot.
. The followingfunctionscan be operatedwhile the @ button is kept

pressed:
1. FlexibleProgram(page51) in Auto-MultiProgramExposuremode
Auto Exposurdmode
2. Shutterspeed adjustmentin Shutter-Priority
3. Apertureadjustmentin Aperture-Priority
Auto Exposuremode
fn any of these three situations,controlledshutter speed and/or aperture
will be displayedafter change.
o Rotatingthe meteringsystemselectorto anothersettingdoes not change
the meteringsystem duringAuto ExposureLock operation.ffhe metering
systemchangesas soon as the Auto ExposureLock is canceled.)
-l:
Auto ExposureLock can be set to be activated by lightly pressing

the shutter releasebutton (page72).
Fsrn i i: Auto ExposureLock can be set to remain after you remove your
fingerfrom the @ button. In this case,AE lock is releasedwhen
the @ button is pressed again (page 73).
EM
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I To modifyexposurecontrol(i.e.from the lso standard),use the exposure

compensationfunction.This can be usefulwhen intentionally
achieving
under-or overexposure.Use Centre-Weighted
or Spot Metering.
Exposurecompensationcan be performedin any exposuremode.
(However in Manual exposure mode, only the electronic analog display changes-selected
shutter speed and apedure do not change.)
II Set exposure compensationby rotating the Maincommand Dial while pressingihe @ button until the
desired compensationvalue hppears (-g EV to +3 EV
in 1/2 steps).
Electronicanalogexposure
display
-0.5 EV compensation
+2 EV compensation
'Whel'the exposurecompensationis set, % appearsin the LCD paneland
vieMinder.The Electronicanalogexposuredisplayalso appears'inthe
vieMinder.The compensationvaluecan be ch'eckedby prbssingthe tEl button.
o Electronicglqlo.gexposuredisirlayindicatesthe exilosurec-ompensation
valueand 0 blinks.
. Normally,you should compensateexposureto the + side when the
backgroundis brighterthan your main subject,or to the - side when the
backgroundis darker.
. see.page85 for flash exposurecompensationwhere only the flash output
levelis compensated.
60
'To cancel exposurecompensation,rotatethe Main-commandDial while

pressingthe-@l button to resetthe compensationvalueto 0.0. Alternately,
you can perform Two-Button Reset (page z6). flurning the power switch oiT
does not cancelthe exposurecompensation'frjnction.)
IAuto ExposureBracketingallowyou to shoot in selectedcompensated

of t2 EV)shiftingfrom the automaticallyset proper
EVvalue(maximum
eXpOSufe (or selectedexposurein Manualexposuremode)fOf a SeleCted number
e?ch time the shutter is released.For example,this

of shots(twoorthree)
is usefulin selectingone shot out of severalshots with Bracketed
exposuresafter processingthe film, when the subject has pronounced
contrastin shootingwith color slidefilm and wherethe latitudeof the
properexposureis minimal.Auto ExposureBracketingcan be
performedin any exposuremode.
I Rotatethe Main-CommandDial while pressingthe

I Auto Exposure Bracketing ffi button so ffi appears
in the LCD panel.
. When ffi appears,% starts blinking.

. Shutterspeed and aperturein Auto-MultiProgram,aperturein ShutterAuto and Manual
PriorityAuto and shutterspeed in Aperture-Priority
exposuremode differ.
o In any of the exposuremodes, FlashExposureBracketingand Auto
ExposureBracketingare simultaneouslyperformedwhen a Speedlightis
used.
t) Set the number of shots and compensated EV value

L by rotating the Sub-Command Dial while pressingthe
Auto Exposure Bracketingm button.
. See the table on the next page for the combinationsof the numberof shots
and compensatedEV value.
61 l
_l
Auto Exposure Bracketing-continue

r Rotatingthe Sub-Command Dial while pressingthe Auto Exposure
Bracketingbutton @i changes the setting as follows:
compensated EV value
lF
Li.E"
tF i.c
tF
t.5
JF I.O
+eF i).5
+eF ,.c
+?F i.5
+?F ?.0
.?F 8.5
-PF
-?F
'.C
i.1
-?F t.c
Bracketing bar graphs

+{l)-
+{I)+{I)+{I)+{I
+{l
+{l
+aI
D.
D.
DD-
Bracketing order
0. -0.5. +0.5
0 . - 1 . 0 .+ 1 . 0
0 , - 1 . 5 .+ 1 . 5
O,-2.0.+2.O
0, +0.5
0, +1.0
0, +1.5
0, +2.0
0, -0.5
0.-1.0
0.-1.5
0, -2.0
EEMil: Bracketingorder can be set to change from negativeEV value to

positiveEV value (page71).
3Compose picture, focus and shoot.
. Compensatedshutter speed and aperture values are displayed during

shooting.
. To cancelthe Bracketing,rotatethe Main-commandDial while pressingthe
Gllilbutton so ffi disappearsfrom the LCD panel or pedorm Two-Buttoh
Reset (page 76). The number of shots and compensated EV values
previouslyselected will remain when they are canceled with the MainCommandDial,and they automaticallyresetto ")F 8.5" when the TwoButton Reset is performed.
o lf the exposurecompensationfunction (page 60) or flash exposure
compensation(page 85) is also set, Bracketingwill be combined with the
exposurecompensationvalues. lt is useful to perform Bracketingwith a
compensatedvalue of over +2 EV or under -2 fl4.
. With film advance mode in s:: (continuousshooting),fully depress and hold
the shutter releasebutton until the set number of shots has been taken and
film advance stops automatically.
o lf the end of the film roll is reachedduring Bracketing,the remainingshots
can be taken after new film has been loaded. Also, if you turn the power
switch off during Bracketing,the remainingshots can be taken after the
power is turned back on.
o Bracketingis performed with one frame at a time when the self-timer (page
68) is set.
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I Multipleexposureconsistsof two or more exposuresof one or more

subjectsin the same frame. Multipleexposurecan be performedin any
of the availableexposuremodes.
I Rotate and set the film advance mode selector to E

I while pressingthe film advance mode selector lock
release.
. E appearsin the viewfinder.
Rotate the Main-CommandDial while pressingthe Gl

2button
to set the necessaryexposure compensation.
'i
ft
valuein Multipleexposure
compensation
Standard
Exposurecompensationis
necessarydependingon the Numberof exposures
Two
numberof exposuresin
Three
Multipleexposuresince
morethan one imageis
Four
exposedin the same frame.
Eightor Nine
-1.0 EV
-1.5 EV
-2.0 EV
-3.0 EV
. Testshootingis recommendedsincethe compensationactuallyrequired

variesdependingon the shootingsituation.
. When the backgroundis completelydark and subjectsdo not overlap,no
compensationis necessaryfor each shot.
.In some cases,framesmay shift slightlyin multipleexposure.In particular,
film advancebecornesunstableat the beginningand nearthe end of a film
roll so multipleexposureis not recommended.
63
M u 11i.ple
Exposufe-continued
? Compose picture, confirm focus indicator O and
r, shoot.
o The first shot is taken when the shutterreleasebutton is fully depressed.
The film does not advanceand multipleexposurescan be taken from the
second shutter release.
. E blinks in the viewfinderwhen the first shot is taken.The frame counters
in the LCD paneland vieMinder do not count up and the counterdisplay
btinks.
eTo cancel multiple exposure,set the film advance mode selector to a
positionother than E. Film is advancedwhen the exposuremeter is on or
the shutterreleasebutton is lightlypressed.When the film is advanced,the
frame countercounts up.
EEM iY: The film advancemode in multipleexposureis normallyset to singleframe shooting.However,it can be set to continuousshooting(page
74).
64
i.
lThis functionis usefulfor shootingnighttimescenesor stars,which

requireextendedexposureof morethan 30 sec. The shutterwill be
openas long as the shutter releasebutton is kept fully depressed.(Use
of a tripod is recommended.)
I Rotatethe exposure mode select dial to select M

I (Manualexposure).
o Use of a tripod is recommendedto avoid camerashake.Usingthe optional

cable release(page97) attachedto the releaseterminalinsteadof pressing
the shutterreleasebutton with your finger also reducescamerashake.
o Use the LCD illuminator(page66) to view the LCD panel in the dark.
. lf hul h is selectedin Manualexposuremode and the exposuremode is

changedto Shutter-Priority
Auto without cancelinghxi. h,fs,sLh blinksand
the shutterlocks (page52).
. Continuousexposureof approx.6 hours is possiblewith a fresh set of
lithiumbatteries.Note that continuousexposuretime is reducedwhen
shootingat low temperatures.
Compose picture, focus and shoot.

. The shutterwill be open as long as the shutterreleasebutton is kept fully
depressed.
oc
I The finder diopter enablesnear-or far-sightedphotographersto adjust

the eyepiecediopterto suit their vlsron.
o Removethe rubber eyecupand slide the diopteradjustmentleverwhile

lookingthroughthe viewfinderuntil the focus bracketsor other displaysin the
viewfinderappearsharp.Attach the rubber eyecupagain after adjustment.
. The adjustablerange of the finder diopter is -1 .Bm-1to +0.8m-1.Nine optional
eyepiececorrectionlensesprovidea viewfinderdiopter rangeof -5 to +3m-1
(P.e6).
N0TE:Usingthe diopteradjustmentleuer
Sincethe diopteradjustmentleveris locatednexl to thei,vjery
indei,b6.
carefulnotto pokeyourselfin the eyewithyourfingeror fingernail
while
I Displaysin the LCD panelcan be confirmedin the dark with the LCD
illuminator.
o Pressthe @ button.The exposuremeter turns on and the LCD panel is

illuminated.
. The illumination
remainson as long as the exposuremeteris on. lllumination
turns off after lightlypressingthe shutterreleasebutton or shutterrelease.
rFtn ii': The illuminatorcan be set to come on when any button is pressed
(page75).
66
I Depressthe depth-of-fieldpreviewbutton to confirm the depth of field

throughthe viewfinder(seepage BB).
o Pressingthe depth-of-fieldbutton stops the lens down to the aperture

Auto exposuremode, and
controlledin Auto-MultiProgramor Shutter-Priority
Auto or Manualexposure
down to the apertureselectedin Aperture-Priority
mode. By lookingthroughthe viewfinder,the approximatedepth of field with
the givenapedurecan'be confirmed.
lT he fi l m p l a neindic at ors ho w sth e p o s i ti o no f th e fi l m p l a nei nsi dethe

camerabody.
. The film plane indicatorshows the standardline of the shootingdistanceand

indicatesthe positionof the film plane insidethe camerabody. Use this
indicatorwhen actuallymeasuringcamera-to-subjectdistance,e.g. in closeup photography.
. The exactdistancefrom the lens mountingflangeto the film planeis 46.5mm.
I You can use the self-timerwhen you want to be in the photograph.Use

a tripod or place the cameraon a stable surfacebefore using the selftimer.
II Set the film advance mode selector to U while

pressingthe film advance mode selector lock release.
o Self-timershootingcannot be performedunlessthe camera'sshuttercan

(i.e.when subjectcannot be broughtinto focus with autofocus
be release_d
in SingleServoAF).
o To shoot in an exposuremode other than Manual,cover the eyepiecewith
the suppliedeyepie.cecap DK-S(page3) or with your hand ueitorepressing
the shutter releasebutton to prevenf interference-andachieve corrdct
exposurefrom stray light.
o Do not stand in front of the lens when settingthe self-timerin autofocus
mode.
,a Compose picture,focus by lightly pressingthe shutter

release button and fully depress the shutter release
button.
. once the self-timeris activated,the shutterwill releasein 10 seconds.The

self-timerindicatorLED will blink for B sec. and then illuminatefor 2 sec.
before the shutter is released.
. To cancelthe self-timer,set the film advancemode selectorto a position
other than S.
. When hul h is selectedin Manualexposuremode, shutterspeed is
controlledto approx. 1/8-1/15sec.
rx{fil iE' The time delay of the self-timercan be set to 2,5, or 20 sec.
(page75).
SHTTANf,ffi
GUST(}ruT
llllllIllIllIIIlI
Usingthe Custom Settingfeature,you can
createa combinationof functionsthat is
differentfrom the initialfactory settings.The
functions listed in this section can be
I CreatingCustom Setting
I Setthe exposuremode/Custom Setting select dial to

I CSMand selecta menu number by rotatingthe MainCommandDial.
.18 menus(ito
ili) are avaitablewith the NBO/NBOeD.
t selectthe desiredoptionnumberby rotatingthe subZ CommandDial.
. When the desiredoption number is displayedin the LCD panel,rilHriM

appearsin the LCD panel.Rotatethe exposuremode/custom setting
selectdial to set desiredexposuremode and picturecan be taken with
desiredsettings.
o The shuttercannot be releasedwhen the exposuremode/CustomSetting
selectdial is set to CSM. Set the dial to the desiredexposuremode before
shooting.
I Canceling Custom Setting
Qq! lfre exposure mode/Custom Setting select dial to

CSM and perform Two-Button Reset (p-age76).
'All the Custom Settingsare canceledand resetto their initialfactory settings.
' EachCustom Settingcan be canceledand resetto initialsettingby selecting
the numberof "initialsetting"(e.9.il with custom Settingmenu number1) at
step 2 above.
70
I Menunumber and Custom Settingoptions
- 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(initialsetting)
i: Disabled
At initialsetting,film rewind is automaticallystartedwhen the end of the film
roll is reached.However,the cameracan be set not to rewindfilm at the end
of the film roll but insteadfilm rewind is startedby pressingthe two film
rewind buttons o* for more than 1 sec.
l.
Reset to DX film speed setting for new film (page 36)

Options: fi: Activated(initialsetting)
l: Disabled
At initialsetting,film speed automaticallysets to EXwhen a new film roll is
loadedeven after manuallysettingfilm speed to other than DX.However,the
film speed settingcan be changedto remainthe same.
l.
Bracketing order (page 62)

Options:fl: Meteredvalue,under,over (initialsetting)
i: Under,meteredvalue,over
Bracketingis normallypedormed in the order of the initialsetting(page62).
However,this Bracketingorder can be changedto be performedfrom
negativecompensationto positivecompensation.
Y. On-Demand Grid Lines superimposition display (page 5)

Options: f,: Not displayed(initialsetting)
i: Displayed
At initialsetting,On-DemandGrid Lines(page5) are not displayedin the
viewfinder.However,they can be set to be displayed.
&.
,',',,.',.
..,
-..',,-.'
.--."-,..;;.u;:];{i.l**,e...-'i+q.it*-.,
-,+igti*;.6i*td!*ir*iiiqarGi*!Ar*,."r*ffa,
Menu/Features
of Custom
Setti:n,g-contin
5. lllumination for superimposition (page 4)
Options: C: Automaticallyilluminatedfor tow light (initialsetting)
i: Canceled
l: Always illuminated
At initialsetting,selected focus area (focus brackets)in the viewfinderare
temporarilyilluminatedin red dependingon the subject brightnessfor easy
identification.However,they can be set not to be illuminatedor always
illuminatedno matterthe subject brightness.
6. Focus area selection (page 42)
Options: C: Normalselection(initialsetting)
l: Enablessuccessiverotation of focus area selection
At initialsetting,the focus area can be selectedby pressingthe focus area
selectorin the desireddirection.However,it can be set to be changed
continuouslyin the same direction.For example,when the top of the focus
area selectoris pressed,focus area continuesto changefrom top, bottom,
middle and so on. With this option, focus area can be switchedto the opposite
positionwithout pressingthe opposite positionon the focus area selector.
'1.
Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lighfly pressed
(page 58)
Options: fl: Disabled(initialsetting)
l: Activated
At initialsetting, Auto ExposureLock can be performed by pressingthe @
button.However,Auto Exposurecan be set to be locked by lighily pressing
the shutterreleasebutton.
B. Auto film loading when camera back is closed (page 21)
Options: [: Enabled(initialsetting)
i: Disabled
At initialsetting,film advancesto the first frame when the cameraback is
closed after it is loaded. However,film advance can be set not to start until
the camera back is closed and the shutterreleasebutton is fully depressed.
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-- ;, ,,.:: lt;+i".,;;"#:.i;:
9. Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Single Servo AF (page 40)

Options:fl: Enabled(initialsetting)
i: Disabled
At initialsetting,DynamicAF Mode with closest subject priority(page40) is
activatedwhen DynamicAF mode is selectedin single servo AF. However,
DynamicAF Mode with ClosestSubject Prioritycan be set to be disabledin
SingleServo AF.
i0.Closest-subject-priority Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF
(page 40)
Options:i: Disabled(initialsetting)
i: Enabled
At initialsetting,selectingDynamicAF in continuousservo AF does not
activateDynamicAF Mode with closest subject Priority(page40). However,
DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Prioritycan be set to be activated in
ContinuousServoAF.
i |.AE-L/AF-L
Options fl:
l:
l:
J:
button (page 441581

AUAF simultaneouslock (initialsetting)
Auto Exposurelock only
Autofocuslock only
Auto Exposurelock (remainslocked until button is pressed
again)
Y: AF operation only starts by pressingAE-L/AF-L button
At initialsetting,Auto Exposureand autofocusare locked simultaneously
when the @ button is pressed. However,it can be set to be locked
separatelyor exposure remains locked after removingyour finger from the
button and releasedwhen the @ button is pressedagainor pictureis taken.
Also at initialsetting,autofocusingstarts when the shutterreleasebutton is
lightlypressed,but it can be set to activatewhen the @ button is pressed.
(ln this setting,pressingthe shutterreleasebutton lighflydoes not start
autofocusing.)
Menu/Features
of Cu,stom
Setti:ng-continu
il.Command Dial functions (pages 53-57)
Options: fl: Main-CommandDialfor shutterspeed; Sub-CommandDialfor
aperturesetting(initialsetting)
i: Main-CommandDialfor aperture;Sub-CommandDialfor
shutterspeed setting
Unlikethe initialCommand Dialfunctions,the Sub-CommandDial can be set
to selectshutterspeed (in Shutter-Priority
Auto or Manualexposuremode)
and the Main-CommandDialto selectaperture(in Apefture-Priority
Auto or
Manualexposuremode).
.
!l.Film rewind (pages 29)
Options: t: High-speedfilm rewind (initialsetting)
i: Quietfilm rewind
Film rewindcan be set to performmore silentlyas opposed to initialhighspeed film rewindsetting.Film rewindspeed of the high-speedfilm rewind is
approx. 15 sec. and quiet film rewind is approx.23 sec. per 36-exposurefilm
roll with fresh batteries.
il.Multiple exposure (page 64)
Options: fi: Singleshutterreleaseoperation(initialsetting)
i: Continuousshutterreleaseoperation
At initialsetting,the shutteris releasedonce each time the shutterrelease
button is fully depressedin multipleexposure(singleframe shooting).
However,it can be changedto continuousshootingwhere the shuttercan be
continuouslyreleasedas long as the shutterreleasebutton is fully
depressed.
i5.Time delay for auto meter-switch-off (page 17)
Options Y:4sec.
5 : 6 sec. (initialsetting)
8: Bsec.
i5 : 16 sec.
At initialsetting,the exposuremeter automaticallyturns off 6 sec. after
turningthe power switch on or lightlypressingthe shutterreleasebutton.
However,it can be changedto 4 sec., 8 sec. or 16 sec. (Notethat the usable
numberof film rolls per batteriesdecreaseswith the longerdelaytime for
auto meter-switch-offsince it consumesmore power.)
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iE.Self-timer duration (page 68)

iC: 10 sec. (initialsetting)
Options I : 2 sec.
5 : 5 sec.
?C: 20 sec.
At initial setting, the shutter is released10 sec. after the shutter release
button is fully depressedin self-timeroperation.However,this can be
changedIo 2,5, or 20 sec.
i'i.LCD illuminates by pressing any function button (page 66)
Options C: Disabled(initialsetting)
l: Activated
At initialsetting,pressingthe @ button activatesthe 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(initialsetting)
Whenthe conditionfor the AF-Assistllluminationis met (page43) and the
shutterreleasebutton is pressedlightly,the AF-Assistllluminatorof the
cameraautomaticallyturns on and enablesautofocusoperationin a dark
environment.However,it can be changednot to turn on (autofocusmay
becomeimpossible).
Resetletsyou instantlyresetspecifiedsettingsto their

I Two-Button
initialsettings.
original
Press the ffi and (El buttons findicatedwith greeno symbols)
simultaneously, and hold them for more than 2 sec.
. The LCD turns off momentarilyand the followingfunctionsare resetto their

originalsettingswith the exposuremode selectdial set at eitherP, S, A or
M:
Focus area
FlexibleProqram
Center
Canceled
Exposurecompensation Canceled
Auto ExposureLock
Canceled
Auto Exposure
Canceled
Bracketing
FlashSync mode
Front-curtainsync
Flash exposure
Canceled
compensation
I Canceling Custom Setting
o Set the exposure mode/CustomSetting select dial to CSM and perform TwoButton Reset.The LCD turns off momentarilyand 15sn l.iltr-lilfil
disappearsfrom
the LCD panel.All the CustomSettingsare canceledand resetto their initial
factory settings (pages 71-75).
FLASH
PHOTOGRAPTIV
TIIITIITTIIIITITI
You can enjoythe excitementof the Nikon
N80/N80QD'sadvancedflash technologyby
usingthe built-inSpeedlightor an optional
AF Speedlightsuch as the SB-28 or SB-27.
FlashPhotography
Built-,ln,$peedlig
U$,i:ng
,
'
I Built-in Speedlight
This camerais equippedwith a built-inSpeedlightthat providesan angle of
coveragefor a 28mm lens with a guide numberof 12 (1SO100,
m) or 40
(1SO100,
ft.).TTL Auto Flashmodes such as 3D Multi-sensor Balanced FillFlash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flashare availableand ensureproper
exposureof the main subjectand background,while providingadequateflash
output to createnatural-looking
flash photography.ln additionto shootingin dim
light,the flash can be used in daylightto reduceshadowson the main subject
or to put catchlightsin your subject'seyes. Fiveflash sync modes-Frontcurtain sync (Normalsync), slow sync, Rear-curtainsync, Red-EyeReduction
and Red-EyeReductionwith Slow Sync-are availablewith this camera.
. See below for the TTL Flashmodes, page 82 for usingthe built-inSpeedlight,
page 80 for the flash sync modes and page 86 for the optionalSpeedlights.
IThe following TTL Auto Flash modes are available with built-in
Speedlight depending on the type of lens used. See page 86 for the
optional Speedlights.
Lens
D- or G-type Nikkor lens
3D Multi-Sensor
BalancedFill-Flash.1
(with DistanceInformationand MonitorPre-Flash.2)
CPUNikkorlensotherthanD/G- Multi-SensorBalancedFill-Flash.1
type(exceptAF
Nikkor
forF3AD (with Monitor Pre-Flash.2)
Non-CPUNikkorlens
Standard TTL*3
-1
lVhe7 built-in Speedliglt i9 used and the exposure mode is set to Manuat or Spot metering
rb se/ected, TTL Auto Flashmode 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 Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash

3D Multi-SensorBalancedFill-Flashcan be performedwith a combinationof the
N80/N80QDcameraand D- or G-type Nikkorlens.In this flash mode,just after
you press the shutter releasebutton and beforethe shutter is activated,the
built-inSpeedlightwill fire a seriesof imperceptiblepre-flashesthat are detected
by the NBO/NB0QD's
five-segmentTTL Multi Sensor,then analyzedfor
brightnessand contrast. Furlhermore,it integratesDistanceInformationfrom the
lens with other exposurecontrolinformation,automaticallycompensatingthe
flash output levelso that flashoutput and ambientlight are balanced.
3D Multi-SensorBalancedFill-Flash
enablesflash photographyin very difficult
situations,such as a scene that includesan object with extremelyhigh reflectivity
or a subject againstan "infinite"background(emptysky, clouds,etc.).
. Set the camera'sexposuremode to any mode other than Manualand
meteringsystemto other than Spot when using built-inSpeedlight.
Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-Flash
BalancedFill-Flash,withoutthe DistanceInformationadded to
Multi-Sensor
the3D Multi-SensorBalancedFill-Flash,can be performedwith a combination
of the N80/N80QDcameraand CPU Nikkorlens other than D/G-type.
oSetthe camera'sexposuremode to any mode other than Manualand
meteringsystemto other than Spot when using built-inSpeedlight.
Standard TTL Flash

StandardTTL Flashcan be performedwith non-CPUNikkor lens.(Canonly be
usedwith exposuremode set to Manual)With CPU Nikkorlens,StandardTTL
Flashis automaticallyset when the camera is set to Manualexposuremode or
Spotmeteringwhen usingthe built-inSpeedlight.In StandardTTL Flash,
automaticflash output levelcompensationis not available.This meansthat,
eventhoughthe main subject is correctlyexposed,the backgroundmay not
be.StandardTTL Flashis usefulwhen you want to highlightthe main subject
or performflash exposurecompensation.
. MonitorPre-Flashis canceledin StandardTTL Flash.
I Ready-light
.When usingthe built-inSpeedlightor an optionalSpeedlightsuch as the
SB-28/28DX,SB-27, 58-26, SB-25, SB-24,SB-23 or SB-22s,the ready-lightI
appearsin the viewfinderwhen the Speedlightis fully chargedand readyto fire.
.lf the ready-lightblinksapprox.3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure
mayhave occurred(whenthe Speedlightis set to TTL or non-TTLauto flash
mode).Check the focus distance,apertureor flash shootingdistancerange
and shoot again.
lAccessoryshoe
. An optionalSpeedlight,i.e. SB-28/28DX,SB-27,58-26, SB-25, SB-24,SB-23

or SB-22scan be attacheddirectlyto the accessoryshoe of the NB0/NBOQD
withouta cord. This accessoryshoe is equippedwith a safetylockwhich
preventsaccidentaldrop when a Speedlightwith a safety-lockpin (i.e.SB-28/
28DX,SB-27,58-26, SB-25 or SB-22s)is attached.
79
I Fiveflash sync modes are availablewith the N80/N80QD.
Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Main-Command

Dial while pressingthe flash sync mode button f).
r--fl
!: Front-CurtainSync
Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain
Sync for normalflash photography.The
camera'sshutterspeed is automaticallyset
to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. for flash photography
in Auto-MultiProgramor Aperture-Priority
Auto exposuremode.(Withan optional
Speedlight58-26, SB-25 and SB-24, set
the Speedlight'ssync mode selectorto
NORMAL.)
@: Slow Sync
Normally,the camera'sshutterspeed is
automaticallyset to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. for
flash photographyin Auto-MultiProgramor
Aperture-Priority
Auto exposuremode.
However,for shootingnighttimescenes,
Slow Sync uses a slowershutterspeed
(downto 30 sec.)to bring out background
detailsusing all of the availablelight.
80
m........-i-l
l
IREARI
Sync
t: Rear-Curtain
The Speedlightfires at the end of the
exposure,turningavailablelight into a stream
of light that followsthe flash-illuminated
movingsubject.When Rear-CurtainSync is
set in Auto-MultiProgramor AperturePriorityAuto exposuremode, Slow Sync is
automaticallyset. (Withan optional
Speedlight58-26, 25 and 24, set the
Speedlight'ssync mode selectorto REAR.)
8: Red-EyeReduction
The Red-EyeReductionlamp lightsfor
Y l
approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order **-:'.J
to reduce the red-eye effect in photos of
peopleor animals.(Withan optional
SpeedlightSB-28/28DX,SB-27 or 58-26,
the Red-EyeReductionlamP of the
Speedlightlights.)
@:Red-EyeReductionwith Slow SYnc

Red-EyeReductionand Slow Sync mode are simultaneouslyset. Set the
Auto. (Withan
exposuremode to Auto-MultiProgramor Aperture-Priority
optionalSpeedlightSB-28/28DX,SB-27 or 58-26, the Red-EyeReduction
lamp of the Speedlightlights.)
81
I Operationdescribedin this sectionapplieswhen the built-inSpeedlight

and D- or G-type AF Nikkor are attached.
the meteringsystem.
II Set
o
set the meteringsystemto Matrixor center-weightedMetering.
, tock-release_button,
,!9leas9the buitt-inspeedrightby pressingthe frash
a
and sef the fldstrsynd mode by
g!a!in.gthe Main-commandDiarwhirebressingthd
E) button,
o S.peedlightstarts_tochqlge when it is released

and I' appears
-rrin the
viewfinderwhen SpeeOtightis fully charged.
'fp_:l the speedtiotrt ogw1genily'untit i[citct<s
into ptace to retract it. [o
conserve power, keep the speedlight retracted when it is not in Jie.j' ' -
exposuremodeand confirmshutterspeedand
3set
aperture.
'Note that AutomaticBalancedFill-Flashwith
TTL Multi Sensoris executed
with the expoquremode set to Auto-Multinlgglam,.Siiutter-prioritv-Arto
"r.
fOe$gr9-eriority Auto, and StandardTTL with"fl.relfu;nu;1.
' Avartabte
shutterspeed and aperturein each exposuremode
Automaticallvset
(1/125-1/60s-ec..1) Automaticallyset
1/125-30sec."2
Automatically
set
Apefture-PriorityAuto
(1/125-1/60s'ec.*1) Desiredsetting*3
1/125-30sec."2.hul h
*1 shutter
Shutterspeedis nrolonoedup to 30 sec.withslow sync,Rear-cuftainsyncandRed-Eye
ReductionwithStowSinc.
Auto-MultiProgram
ItE]il
t ConfirmI appears in the viewfindenmake sure the

t subject is within the flash shooting distance range
and shoot.
. The shuttercannot be releasedunlessI appearswithout blinkingin the
viewfinder.
.1 in the viewfinderblinksapprox.3 sec. afterfull flashoutput.This may
indicateunderexposurehas occurred.Check the focus distance,aperture
or flash shootingdistancerangeand shoot again.
. Whenthe conditionsfor AF-Assistlllumination
are met (page43),the AFturns on to guideautofocus.
automatically
Assistllluminator
.ln Auto-MultiProgram,the cameraautomatically
controlsmaximum
availableapeftureaccordingto the film speed. See page 87.
. Continuousshooting(E::)cannot be used in flash shooting'
I Flashshooting distance range for built-in Speedlight
Flashshootingdistancechangesaccordingto the film speedin use and
aperturesetting.
25
50
100
200
400
800
5.6
B
11
16
16
22
32
22
32
Flashshooting
distancerange
m/ftnumberm/ft. 6/20 8,5/28 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/112
Guide
4
2-8.5/6.6-28
2
.
8
2
1.4
1.4-6/4.6-20
5.6
z
4
2.8
1.4
1-4.2/3.3-14
B
4
5
.
6
2
.
8
2
1.4
11
0.7-3/2.3-10
4
5
.
6
B
2.8
2
value
Aperture
16
0.6-2.1/2.0-6.9
11
8
4
5.6
2.8
o.6-1.5/2.0-4.9
22
1
1
1
6
B
5.6
4
lS0Filmspeed
11
0.6-1.1/2.0-3.6
0.6-0.B/2.0-2.6
. Themaximumflashshootingdistancecan also be calculatedby dividingthe

guidenumberby the aperturevalueselected.
Example:Whenf/2.8 is selectedwith ISO 100 film usingthe camera'sbuilt-in
the maximumflashshootingdistancewill be;
Speedlight,
= aPProx.4'2m
14 fL.
o, -!?, = approx.
Usable
Lense$
withBuilt-lnSpeedligh,t
f Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
o 28mm to 300mm CPU lensescan be used with the built-inSpeedlight.
. Make sure to removethe lens hood.
'The buih-inSpeedlightcannot be used at shootingdistanceless than 0.6m.
'Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resultingin underexposure
with the
followingzoom lenses,which have limitationsin usablefocal lengthor shooting
distance:
Lens
A F - S1 7 - 3 5 m m f / 2 . 8E D
Limitations
35mm focal length at 1.5m or longer shooting distance.
AF 18-35mmf/3.5-4.5ED 2.8mmor longerfocal length;and at 28mm, at 1m or longer

shooting distance
AF 20-35mmf/2.8
!8mm focal lengthat2m or longershootingdistanceor 35mm
focal lengthat 0.7m or longershootingdistance
AF 24-85mmf/2.8-4
2pmm or longerfocal length;and at 28mm, at 1m or longer
shooting distance
AF 24-12ommf/3.5-5.6 2pmm or longerfocal length;and at 28mm, at 0.8m or longer
shooting distance
AF-S 28-70mmf/2.8ED Spmm or longer focal length; and at 50mm, at 0.8m or longer
shootingdistance
AF 28-85mmf/3.5-4.5
2pmm or longerfocal length; and at 28mm, al 2m or longer
shooting distance
AF 35-70mm f/2.8
3pmm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at O.Bmor longer
shooting distance.
AF Micro 70-180mm
Tpmm or longerfocal length;and at 70mm,at 0.7m or longer
f/4.5-5.6ED
shooting distance
28mm to 200mm non-cPU Nikkorlenses(Al-s, Al, Al-modifiedNikkor)and

Series-Elensesexcept 200mm f/2lens can be used with the built-in
Speedlight.Howeverfollowinglenseshave limitationsin usablefocal lengthor
shootingdistance:
. Al-S/Al 25-50mm t/4 (4omm or longer focal length; and at 4Omm,at 0.gm
[2.6ft.] or longershootingpistance)
o Al-S 28-85mmt/3.5-4.5(35mmor longerfocal length)
o Al 35-70mmt/3.5 (35mmor longerfocal length;and at 35mm, at 1m
[3.3ft.] or
longershootingdistance)
o Al 28-45mmf/4.5 (28mmor longerfocal length;and at 28mm, at 1m
tg.3ft.]
or longershootingdistance)
o Al-modified50-300mmf/4.5 (200mmor tongerfocal length)
. Al-S/Al50-300mmt/4.5 (135mmor longerfocal length)
o Al-S 80-200mmf/2.8 (105mmor longerfocal length)
. Al-modified80-250mmf/4 (135mmor longerfocal length)
84
I Flashexposurecompensationlets you intentionallychangethe correct

exposurecomputedby the Speedlightand the camera.For example,
youcan highlightthe main subjectby increasingthe flashoutput or
preventthe main subject from becomingtoo bright by decreasingthe
flashoutput.
{ Set flash exposure compensation by rotating the

I Main-GommandDial while pressing the @ button
until the desired compensationvalue appears (-3 EV
to +1 EV in 1/2 steps).
Electronicanalogexposure
disPlaY
-0.5 EV compensation
+1 EV compensation
. When the flash exposurecompensationis set, M appearsin the LCD
paneland viewfinder.The compensationvaluecan be checked by pressing
the @ button.
. Norrnally,you should compensateexposureto the + side when the
backgrouridis brighterthan your main subject,or to the - side when the
backgroundis darker.
Releasethe buiil-in Speedlight by pressingthe flash

lock-releasebutton, and set the flash sync mode and
exposure mode.
Compose picture, focus and confirm I appears in
viewfinder.Then make sure the subject is within the
flash shooting distance range and shoot.
. To cancelflash exposurecompensation,rotatethe Main-CommandDial
value to 0.0.
while pressingthe'@ button to resetthe_compensatioJ|
Alternbtely,you can perform Two-Button Reset (page 76). ffurning the
power switifr off does not cancel the flash exposure compensation
function.)
85
Usable Optional Speedlights

I tn the table, @ indicatesD- or G-type Nikkor lenses(exceptlX-Nikkor),
@ indicatescPU Nikkorlensotherthan D- or G-type(exceptAF Nikkor
for F3AF)and @ indicatesnon-CPUNikkorlenses.
N
sB-28,
SB-2BDX
(Cordless)
UB-:/1
(Cordless)
sB-26.4
(Cordless)
TTL
_a_ o
@
o-1
(0
(],
@
@
-(,Q)
o
o-1
(,
o*1
SB-25
(Cordless)
t
U
o*1
3)
SB-24
(Cordless)
REAB
Monitor
3D Multi- MultF
Sensor Sensor Standard Non-TTL
Repeating Rear- Red-Eye PreManual
Curtain
Falsh*3
BalancedBalanced TTL
Auto
Flash
:ill-Flash. Fill-Flash flash*2
Sync Reduction
o)(3)
s8-23,SB-29.re@
sB-21
8.6
(Cordless)
@
SB-22s,
o@
sB-22,SB-20,
SB.168,
SB-.I5
(Cordless)
@
sB-11.7,SB-14, oe)
sB-140-8
or
o*5
o.5
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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o
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(,
o
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o
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(-)
o
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o
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o
.1 Selectmeteringsystem
otherthan
Spot.
*2 StandardTTLis p:ertlrlneqwith
Spot_Metering.
Also,selectingManualexposure
modeautomaticalty
TTLwithSpeedlights
otherthanSB-28/2BDX,
27,26,'
. changestheTTLAutoFlashmodeto Standard
25 and24 thatareequipped
withTTLAutoFlash.
*3 WhenSpotmeteringis selected,
MonitorPre-Flashwill not be fired.
*4 Wireless
SlaveFlashcanbeperformedwith the58-26.Shutterspeedis automaticalty
controlled
to slowerthan 1/90sec.whenthe WirelessSlaveFlashselectoris setto D.
.5
modeotherthanManualor meteringsystemotherthanSpot.
l9!9ct expo_sure
*6 With
theSB-29andSB-218,autofocus
canonlybe usedwhenanAFMicio-Nikkor
(60mm,
105mm,200mm
and70-1B0mm)
is attached.
*7 TTLautoflashis possibte
withTTLRemote
CordSC-23.
lnA or M flashmode,attachSU-2to SC-l3withSB-11 andSB-14,or attachSu-3to SC-l3 with
SB-140.
SC-l1or SC-|5canalsobe used;howevertheready-light
doesnotappearin the
viewfinder
andtheshutterspeeddoesnotchangeautomatically.*BUltraviolet
photognphycanbe pertormedonlywhenSB-140ii setto M. (tnfraredphotography
cannotbepertormed.)
I I Notes on using the optional Speedlight

. See your Speedlightmanualfor details.lf the cameragroupsare definedin the
E
F
manualof the Speedlightwith TTL auto flash,see the sectionfor cameragroup l.
. Flashsync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower when using an optionalSpeedlight.
. Availablefilm speedsfor TTL auto flash are ISO 25 to ISO 1000.
i
. With the 58-26, 25 or 24, flash sync mode set on the Speedlightoverridesthe
settingon the camerabody.
o When Red-EyeReductionor Red-EyeReductionwith Slow Sylc is set on a
cameraattachedwith the SB-28/28DX,27or 26, the Red-EyeReductionlamp
of the Speedlightlightsup.
. Evenwhen the optionalSpeedlightwith the AF-Assistllluminatoris attached,
AF-Assistllluminatordoes not emit light unlessthe conditionsfor AF-Assist
llluminationare met (page43).
. With SK-6 and SB-24 are attached,AF-Assistllluminatorsof the camerabody
and the Speedlightdo not emit light.
o In Auto-MultiProgram,the cameraautomaticallycontrolsthe maximum
availableapertureas follows in relationto the film speed:
25
50 r00 26ff'' 400' 900' 180u
l$O film speed
4.8
4
2 . 4 2 .8 3 . 3
2
Maximum Built-inSpeedlight
available
4
4.8 5.6 6.7 6.7
aperture OptionalSpeedlight 2 . 8 3.3
. When film speed increasesby one step, the maximumavailableapertureis
stopped down by 1/2 f/stop. lf you are using a lens with a maximumaperture
smallerthan that listedabove,the automaticallycontrolledaperturerange is
from the lens' maximumto minimumaperture.
o Use the optionalAccessoryShoe Adaptor AS-15 to use the sync terminal
. Whenflash exposurecompensationis set, @ appearsin the viewflnder
withoutthe compensationvalue.
o rFE in the LCD panel and P in the viewfinderblink and the shuttercannot be
releasedwhen the exposuremode is set to P and attachedSpeedlightis not
set to TTL Auto Flash.Set the Speedlightflash mode to TTL, or set the
camera'sexposuremode to S, A or M.
. To cancel Monitor Pre-Flashwhen using Ihe SB-28/28DX,27,26or 25, select
Spot metering.
ffiTi'ir'JtffiIfif;.fr'6
o,n'|ifi
utjcirirers
'
circuitdue to incompatiblevottagerequirements(not compatiblewith 250V

or higher),electriccontact alignmentor switch phase.
87
About
Depth
of FleldandFocus
Tracking
This camerais equippedwith autofocuswherefocusingis
automaticallyexecutedby the camera.Basics of the relationship
betweenfocus and depth of field and Focus Trackingare
explainedin this section.
I Depth of field
Whenfocusing,depth of field should be considered.Depth of field is the
zone of sharpestfocus in front of and behindthe subjecton which the
lens is focused.lt variesaccordingto shootingdistance,focal lengthand,
aboveall, aperture.Smallerapertures(largerf-numbers)will producea
deeperdepth of field wherethe backgroundand foregroundbecome
sharper;largerapertures(smallerf-numbers)will producea shallower
depth of field wherethe backgroundbecomesblurred.Similarly,shorter
shootingdistanceor longerfocal lengthwill producea shallowerdepth of
field,and longershootingdistanceor shorterfocal lengthwill producea
deeperdepth of field. Note that depth of field tends to be shallowerin
front of and deeperbehindthe subjectin focus.
f Focus Tracking
When the focus mode selectoris set to SingleServoAF (S)or Continuous
ServoAF (C) and the shutterreleasebutton is lightlypressedor AE-VAFL button (whenAF start in CSM I i is selected)is kept pressed,the
cameraautomaticallyswitchesto FocusTrackingwhen a movingsubject
is detected.FocusTrackingenablesthe camerato analyzethe speed of
the movingsubjectaccordingto the focus data detected,and to obtain
correctfocus by anticipatingthe subject'sposition-and drivingthe lens
to that position-at the exact moment of exposure.
In SingleServoAF,FocusTrackingis activatedwith a subjectthat has
been moving in advanceto the focus detection,and focus is locked when
the subjectstops movingand O appearsin the viewfinder.In Continuous
ServoAF,camera continuesto track subject(evenwith a subjectwhich
startedmoving in the middleof the focus detection)and focus is not
locked.
it
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ffipffiw&
IIIITTITIITTITTTT
lmprintthe date and/ortime on photographs
with the data back of the Nikon N80QD.
t':
i;
,.
lThe N80QDallowsyou to imprintYear/Month/Day,

Day/Hour/Minute
(24-hourclock), Month/DayNearor DaylMonth/Yearon your picture(in
any exposuremode).
I Adjustingdate and time (Example:year 2000,April 21, 15:30)
I Push MODE button to select one of the date displays.

T
. Eachtime you push the MODE button the displaychangesas follows:
90
. To set date choose displayotherthan DaylHour/Minute.

With
Day/Hour/Minute
display,only time can be set.
PushSELECTbutton so year sectionstarts blinking.
. Each time you push the SELECTbutton the blinking section moves in the
order of yea6 month and day. ' indicates the year section (last two digits)
and na indicatesthe month section. (nais not imprinted on the picture.)
I
u
PushADJUSTbutton to set the year to "00".
. Each time you push the ADJUST button the year section changes as
foffows (between 1998 to 2O491:
/18-.55*llt+[]
l*
... + TH*T5I
\./
o To change the numericallndication rapidly,hold the ADJUST button down

for more than 1 sec-
Set the month and day following steps 2 and 3. When

4the
setting is complete, push the SELECTbutton so
the newly adjusted date display appears without
blinking.
+ llli-i '{r- ii
r
r e t
. Push the SELECTbutton untilthe date display stops blinking-When the

data imprint indicator - appears in the data imprint LGD panel,
91
date setting is complete.
E Push MODE button to select Day/Hour/Minute

r, display.
@tFrffnl
6
PushSELECT.button
so hoursectionstartsblinking.
o Eachtime you push the SELECTbutton,the blinkingsectionmoves in the

order of hour,minuteand : (colon).
7 PushADJUSTbutton to set the hour to "15".

Set the minute following steps 6 and 7. When the
I the
setting is complete, push the SELECTbutton twice so
newly adjustedtime display appears without
blinking.
|@sErsoTASJtsI
'.
time makes-
t:..a:
appear.When-
appears,the settingis complete.
. To set time to the precisesecond, push the SELECTbutton once at the

step B so : indicationblinks.Whenthe actualtime coincideswith the time
you have set, push the ADJUSTbutton.The clock startsfrom 00 sec.
(Secondsare not displayedin the LCD panel.)
Example:To set the clock to 13:00:00:
Set the clock to 13:00.Pushthe SELECTbuttonso : indicationblinks.
When the time becomesexactly 13:00:00,push the ADJUSTbutton to start
the clock at exactly 13:00:00.
o Batteriesin the camerabody also power the QuartzDate.Set the date and
time after installingbatteriesfor the first time. When changingbatteries,
date and time remainin the Quartz Date memory up to approx. 15 minutes
without batteries.lf the date and time data are lost. resettnem.
I lmprintingdate/time
Push MODE button to select date/time display and fully

depress the shutter release button to take a picture with
the imprinted date/time.
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o The data displayedon the data imprint LCD will be imprintedon the
- - (no imprint)to canceldata imprint.Compatible
picture.Select
film speedsfor data imprintingare lSO32-3200.
. Data imprint indicator- blinks for approx.two to three sec. immediately
after the shutter is released(whena film is loaded).
lmprinteddate/time
The illustrationat right indicatesthe
positionof the imprinteddate/timeon the
film. lt may be difficultto read against
bright colors such as white or reddishhues.
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93
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94
MI$GELTAMEOUS
IIIIIIITIIITITITI
The Nikon N80/N80QDis a highperformance,precisioninstrument,designed
to deliversuperiorpictures.You'llwant to
take good care of your camera to ensurethe
OptionalAccessories
I A varietyof optionalaccessories,includingpower source and Speedlight
are availablefor the N80/N80QD.
BatteryPack MB-l6
o With the BatteryPack MB-16, four 1.5VAA-type alkaline-manganese,

lithium,
NiCd or N|-MH batteriescan be used to power the N80/N80QD.When AA-type
lithiumbatteriesare used, usablenumber of film rolls increasesand maintains
stable performanceat low temperatures.(Film advance speed in continuous
shooting remainsthe same [as that of batteries installedonly in the camera body]
with the MB-16.)
Eyepiece correction lenses

. Eyepiececorrection lenses enable near- or far-sightedphotographersto adjust
the eyepiecediopter to suit their vision, and can be attached easily by inserting
onto the viewfindereyepiece.Nine optional eyepiececorrection lenses provide
viewfinderdioptersettingsof -5, -4, -3, -2, O,+0.5, +1, +2 and +3m-1(combined
diopter with setting on camera body). We recommendthat you actually look
through the vievyfinderwith various correction lenses attached before making a
purchase,since viewfinderdiopter differs from one person to another.Use the
optional eyepiececorrection lens when you need eyepiececorrection over -1.8
to +0.8m-1that can be adjustedusing the N80/NB0QD'sdiopter adjustmentlever.
Lenses
. A wide varietyof lenses- 14mm to 600mm wideangle,telephoto,zoom, Micro

or DC (Defocusimage Control)- is availablefor the N80/N80QD.
Filters
. Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rearinterchange.With the NB0/N80QD,the filter factor need not be considered
except for the R60 filter. Compensateexposure +1 EV when using the R60.
Note that when special filters availablefrom manufacturersother than Nikon are
used, autofocus or the electronic rangefindermay not operate properly.
. Use circular-polarizing
filter C-PL insteadof polarizingfilter Polar.The linear
polarizingfilter cannotbe used with the NBO/NBOQD.
. Use NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens.
.. Moir6 may occur when shootinga subjectagainstbright light or if a bright light
source is in the frame. In this case,removethe filter beforeshooting.
.r,'
'Sj.,:
Cable releaseAR-3
r When the Cable ReleaseAR-3 is attached to the releaseterminal of the N80/

N80QD,camera shake can be reduced when shooting with slow shutter speed
such as in night scene photography,astronomicalphotographyor close-up
photography.
Speedlight SB-28/SB-27
. SpeedlightSB-28/SB-27 normallyuses four AA-type alkaline-manganesebatteries

with a guide numberof 36 (SB-28)and 30 (SB-27)(manualflash,35mm zoom-head
position,ISO 100, m, 20"C/68'F).Optionalexternalpower source
SD-7 and SD-8A or Power BracketSK-6A (SB-28only)can also be used.
.3D Multi-SensorBalancedFill-Fiash,which enablesnatural-lookingoverall
exposuresand a better balance between ambient light and the fill-flash (even
when a highly reflectiveobject is located within the frame or the background is
non-reflective),is compatible with the SB-28/SB-27.Also, the AF Assist
:o
l,g
llluminatorenablesautofocusoperationin a dark environment.
l.S
o Automaticpower zoom continuouslychangesthe zoom-headposition
,:c,
::(t
l:.!?
accordingto the lens' focal length.Also, a varietyof flashes,includingSlow
Sync, Rear-CurtainSync, non-TTL auto flash or manualflash are compatible iF
with the SB-28/SB-27.With SB-28, RepeatingFlashis also available.
WirelessSlave Flash Controller SU-4 (with SG-2)
o TTL multi-flash,where a Speedlightto which WirelessSlave FlashController

SU-4 (withSG-2) is attached is fired simultaneouslywith the Speedlightattachedto
the N80/N80QD,can also be used. Use the DiffuserSG-2 suppliedwith the SU-4.
The DiffuserSG-1 cannot be used. lf the SG-1 is suppliedwith your SU-4, contact
an authorizedNikon dealeror servicecenter.
r When usingthe built-inSpeedlightof the N80/N80QDas a masterflash,cancelthe
MonitorPre-Flashby selectingManualexposuremode 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
availablefor this camera.
CF-59: Camerabody fits insidecasewith AF 28-200mmf/3.5-5.6DlF 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-typeAN-4B (black)and AN-4Y (yellow),wide braid-type neckstrap

AN-6Y (yellow)and AN-6W (burgundy)neckstrapsare available.
. HandstrapAH-4 helps you to hold the camera firmly and easily,and shoot in
quick-motion.
lI
. Cleaninq cameftl bodv

Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with
a soft, clean cloth. After using the cameftl near seawateq wipe the camera body
with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and then
dry it with a dry cloth. NEVER use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. They
may damage the camera.Gleaning mirror and lens
Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens- To remove
ftngerprints or smudges from the lens' surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens
tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Do not subiect the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock
Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as this
may damage their precision mechanism.
o Do not touch the shutter curtains
The shutter is made of very thin curtains. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly with a
blower brush. Doing so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains.
.Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields
The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as
near a transmitter tower- Avoid using the camera in such locations.
oStore the camera in a cool, dry place
Store the camera in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and mibew.
Keep it away ftom naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent),electrical appliances
that generate magnetic fields or an excessively hot place such as inside a vehicle
during the summer or near a heater.
o.Avoidextreme temperature change

An 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 while
to expose the camera gradually to the temperature changeoAvoid water or moisture
Keep the camera away from water or moisture. When using the camera near water,
guard against splashes, especially salt water spray.
98
. Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant

lf you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries to
protect 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 in
vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry
place away from heat or humidity.
o Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture efiectively
after a while.
. Leavingthe camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow
and result in malfunction. Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times
once per month.
o To maintainthe built-in Speedlight in peak condition, fire it a few times every
month. This will enable you to use the flash for many years.
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Nikon cannot be held responsiblefor any malfunctionresultingfrom the use of

the camera other than as specified in this manual.
nn*,
Notes
Batteries
D onotleave
Keep batteries out of children's

reach.
lf someoneaccidentally
swallowsbatteries,
calla doctorimmediately.
. Use two GR123A or DL123Alithium batteries

Use two CR123Aor DL123Alithiumbatteries.
. Change the batterieswell before the end of their life and preparespare batteries
beforeimpodant photographicoccasions.
.Turn the camera power off when changing batteries
Turn the camera power off before changing batteriesand insert the batterieswith
@ and Q ends positioned correctly.
o Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact. Wipe the batterieswell
with a dry cloth beforeinstalling.
o Use fresh batteries at low temperatures
Batterypower diminishesat extremely low temperaturesand the camera may not
function properly with old batteries.Use a fresh set of batteriesat low
temperatures,keep spare batterieswarm, and use them alternately.
. Film advance speed lowers and number of usable film rolls becomes less at low
temperatures.However,battery power may recoverwhen the temperature
returnsto normal.
o Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries
Do not throw batteriesinto a fire. Do not short, disassemble,heat or charge
batteries.
s%a.;
100
Troub leshooti
rEF blinks
. Setlensto minimum
aperture.
18
r Attached
is o SettheSpeedlight
Speedlight
flashmodeto TTL,or
notsetat TTLAuto
flashin P mode.
setthecamera's
exposure
modeto S,A
or M.
87
. Batteries
arenearing o Havefreshonesready.
exhaustion.
17
. Turnthepoweroff and'
replace
batteries
with
newones.
17
. Replace
with
are
batteries
blinks . Batteries
newonesor recharge
exhausted
duringfilm
rewind.
batteries
andturnthe
poweronagain.lf this
warningappears
frequently,
contact
Nikon
authorized
dealeror service
center.
17
rEE blinks . Lensis notsetto its
minimum
aperture.
rfF blinks
G
[a
P blinks
appears
o Batteries
arejust
aboutexhausted.
blinks
{mandErr
blink
r- - blinks
Err andF blink
M, and
frr blink
Irr
lensis
r- - blinks . Non-CPU
attached
or lensis not
attached.
Err and
E blink
7',
. AttachCPUlens
18,34
(except
lX-Nikkor).
Witha non-CPU
lens,
mode
settheexposure
to M andsetthe
withlens'
apefture
ring.
aperture
o Filmis notcorrectly . Reload

film.
advanced.
21
. LoadDX-coded
filmor 2 1 , 3 6
Frr blinks . Filmspeedis setto
DXandnon-DX-coded setthefilmspeed
filmis loaded.
manually.
. Remove
thefilm
in the
E blinkswhen E blinkswhen . Filmremains
caftridge.
meter exposure
meter cameraafterfilm
exposure
rewindis complete.
is turnedon
is turnedon
ry
29
101
ffiil
It
Troubleshooting-continued
Fnd blinks
Ind blinks o Theendof thefilmroll . Rewind

film bypressing2 9 , 3 6
hasbeenreached
thetwo film rewind
(WhenCSM i is
buttonse.
selected).
O blinks
. Autofocus
is not
possible.
. Focusmanually.
47
H i appears
H i appears . 0verexposure
warning r In P mode,useNDfilter. 50-55
(subjectis too bright). o InS mode,selectfaster
52
shufterspeed.
r InA mode,selectsmaller 54
(larger
aperture
fnumber).
(lfthewamingindication
remains
afterperforming
aboveremedies
in S orA
mode,useNDfilteras
well.)
io appears
o InP mode,
i o appears . Underexposure
useflash.
50-55
warning(subjectis too . InS mode,selectslower 52
dark.).
shutterspeed.
o InA mode,selectlarger
54
(smaller
aperture
fnumber).
(lfthewamingindication
remains
afterperforming
aboveremedies
in S orA
mode,useflashaswell.)
is
Electronic . Subjectbrightness
analog
expmure beyondcamera's
range.
display
blinls exposure
bul b blinks
. Whenfte subjectis bdglrt

useNDfilterandwhenfie
subjectis dark,useflash.
Theelectonicanalog
exposure
display
remains
blinking
whentn
isused.
Speedlight
57
bui b blinks . Shutterspeedis setto . Gancel

thebuib by
52,65
buib in S mode.
selecting
30sec.orfaster
shutterspeed,
or selectM
modeto perform
Long
TimeExposure.
102
,;.,:'t.
,;,1- -
..-
;.t',
Shutter
speed
indication
blinks
i?5 appears . Shutterspeedfaster

thansyncspeedis
selectedin S or M
mode.
. Release
theshutterasit
is to takea flashpicture.
(Shutter
speed
automatically
shiftsto
1/125sec.)
. Flashhasfiredat full
ou$ut and
underexposure
may
haveoccuned.
. Shootagainafter
focus
confirming
distance,
apertureor
flashshootingdistance
range.
I blinks
for 3 sec.
afterflash
Err blinK
o- - and
framecounter
blink
detected. r Release
shufteragain.
Err blinks o Malfunction
lf thewaming
remains,
indication
or
thiswamingappears
ftequently,
conhct
authorized
Nikondealer
or servicecenter.
o- - and . Camerabackis
duringfilm
framecounter opened
rewind.
blink
.Closethecameraback
immediately
and
rewinding
film by
pressing
fte two o::
buttons.
In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the

N80/N80QD's microcomputer may tum the camera off, even with fresh, properly
installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In
each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it
on again. O( remove and reinstallthe batteries-
103
Specifications
Type of camera
Integral-motorautofocus 35mm single-lensreflex with electronically

controlledfocal-planeshutter and built-in Speedlight
Exposure modes
P:
S:
A:
M:
Picture format
24 x 36mm (standard35mm film format)
Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling,AF contacts)
Lens
. D- or G-type AF Nikkor:All functions possible

. PC Micro-Nikkor85mm f/2.8D: All functions except autofocusand
exposuremodes other than Manual possiblewithout shifting and/or
tiltingthe lens
. AF Nikkor other than D/G-type (exceptAF Nikkor for F3AF):All
functions except 3D Matrix Meteringpossible
e Al-P Nikkor:All functions except 3D Matrix Meteringand autofocus
possible
. lX-Nikkor:Cannot be used
. Non-CPU: Usable in Manual exposuremode (exposuremeter
cannot be used)
ElectronicRangefinderusable with lens with maximum apertureof
f/5.6 or faster
Viev'rfinder
Fixed eye-levelpentaprism,built-in diopter adjustment(-1.8m-t to

+0.9m-1)
Auto-Multi Program(FlexibleProgrampossible)
Shutter-PriorityAuto
Aperture-PriorityAuto
Manual
Eyepoint
17mm(at -1.0m-1)
Focusing screen
Clear Matte Screen ll with focus bracketsand On-DemandGrid Lines

able to display
Viewfinder frame
coverage
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
Viewfinder
information
Focus indications,meteringsystem,AE lock, shutter speed, aperture,

exposuremode, electronicanalog exposuredisplay/exposure
compensationdisplay,exposurecompensation,frame counter/
exposurecompensationvalue, ready-light,multipleexposure,focus
area, flash exposurecompensation,
five sets of focus brackets (arealSpot Metering area, 12mma
reference circle for Center-Weightedmetering, On-Demand Grid Lines
able to display
Reflex mirror
Automatic, instant-return type
104
Lens aperture
Instant-returntype, with depth-of-fieldpreviewbutton
Autofocus
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAMg00autofocus module

. Detectionrange: EV -1 to EV 19 0SO 100, at normaltemperature)
Lens servo
. Single Servo AF (S),ContinuousServo AF (C), Manual focus (M)

. Focus Trackingautomaticallyactivated in subject's status in Single
Servo AF (S) or ContinuousServo AF (C)
Focus area
One of five focus areas can be selected
AF Area mode
. SingleArea AF
. DynamicAF (DynamicAF Mode with Closest Subject Priorityis
available)
Focus lock
Focus is locked by pressing (| button or lightly pressingshutter

releasebutton in Single Servo AF
Metering system
TTL full-apertureexposuremeteringsystem
Three meteringsystems selectable(limitationswith lens used)
o 3D Matrix Metering
. Center-WeightedMetering: Approx. 75%oof the meter's sensitivity
concentratedon the 12mm dia. circle
. Spot Metering:4mm dia. circle (approx. 1o/oof entireframe)
Metering range
EV 0-21
3D Matrix Metering:
EV 0-21
Center-WeightedMetering:
W 3-21
Spot Metering:
(at normal temperature,ISO '100,f/1.4 lens)
metercoupling CPU
Exposure
Exposure
compensation Exposurecompensatedin 13 EV range, in 1/2 steps
Auto Exposure Lock
Detected exposure value locked by pressing $ button
Auto Exposure
Bracketing
Bracketingrange: +2 EVi number of shots: two or three; bracketing

steps: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
105
Spec if icatio fls-conrinued

Shutter
Electronicallycontrolled 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; film
speed range: ISO 25 to ISO 800
Flash contnol
Controlled by five-segment TTL Mufti Sensor

r Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor: 3D MultiSensor 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 or
Speedlightsuch as SB-29, 28/28DX,27,26, 25,24, 23,22s, 22, 20
and AF Nikkor other than D- or G-type or Ai-P Nikkor lens (except
for AF Nikkor for F3AF)
. Standard TTL: With built-in Speedlight, SB-29, 28/28DX,27, 26,25,
24,23,22s,22,20 and non-CPUNikkorlens;or with built-in
Speedfight, SB-29, 28128DX,27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22s, 22, 2O and
exposure 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-Eye

Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-CurtainSync
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 futl
output warning
Accessory shoe
Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light

contact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock
provided
Self-timer
Electronicallycontrolled; timer duration: 10 sec.
Depth-of-field
preview button
Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button
Film loading
Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is

closed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated)
106
:..l**l;,'
,$Mf.,,.ti
Film advance
e Automatic advancewith built-in motor; EI, a:: selectable

. Film advancespeed (with Manualfocus, Manualexposuremode,
shutter speed 1/125 sec. or faster,36-exposurefilm)
EI: One frame advance
E::: Continuous shooting
Approx. 2.5 fps (freshbatteries)
Film rewind
o Automatic rewind with built-in motor

r Rewind speed with 36-exposurefilm and fresh batteries:
High-speedfilm rewind:approx.15 sec.,
Quietfilm rewind:approx.23 sec.
Multiple exposure
Activated using film advance mode dial
LCDpanelinformation DX indication,shutter speed/exposurecompensationvalue, aperture,

(illuminator
built-in)
exposurecompensation,flash exposurecompensation,Auto
ffi$
ExposureBracketing,Bracketingbar graphs, Custom, Flexible
Program,flash sync mode, AF Area mode, focus area, battery power, ; o
frame counter
{tt
I
I
Date/time imprint
function
(N80QDonly)
Built-inclock: 24-hourtype with timing accuracywithin t90 seconds

a month;leap year adjustmentuntil2049
Usablefilm: ISO 32 to 3200 DX-codedfilm
Displaymode: YearlMonth/Day,DaylHour/Minute,No lmprint,
Month/Day/Yearand Day/Month/Year
Camera back
Hingedback with film confirmationwindow;AF Area mode selector,

focus area selector
N80QD:Data imprint LCD panel/buttons
Power source
Two CR123Aor DL123A lithium batteries;optional Battery Pack

MB-16 is also available(forfour AA-typealkaline-manganese,
lithium,
NiCdor N|-MH batteries)
Power switch
PowerON and OFF position
Exposure meter
Auto meter shut-off 6 sec. after power turned on if no operationsare

performed;activatedby lightly pressingshutter releasebutton after
power is turned on
Battery power
confirmation
In LCD panel,with exposuremeter on

. 4=A for sufficientpower
. EE indicatesbatteriesare nearingexhaustion
r Blinking [E indicatesbatteriesare just about exhausted
107
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gtr
S p ec if i cat i o h s-continued
Usablenumber of 36
exposure film rolls
per set of two fresh
3V lithium batteries
At 20"C/68"F
At -10"C/14'F
Without flash
Approx. 50
Approx. 35
With flash for half

of all exoosures
Approx.15
Approx.10
Afterlightlypressingtheshutterreleasebuttonfor 6 sec,,autofocus
operation
using
anAFZoon-Nikkor
28-80mnf/3.5-5.6Dlens,covering
thefull rangefron infinity
(*) t0 theclosestdistanceandbackto infinity(*) beflre eachshot,witha shutter
speedof 1/125 sec.or faster,aftertheexplsuremeterautlmatically
turnsoff (2
sec.,or 6 sec.withflash),thesameoperation
followsfor thenextshzt.
At 20'Cl68"F
At -1 0'C/1 4"F
Without flash
Approx.40
Approx.30
With flash for half

of all exposures
Approx.12
Approx.10
Afterlightlypressingtheshutterreleasebuttonfor 6 sec.,autofocus
operation
using
anAFZoon-Nikkor
28-105mm
f/3.5-4.5D
lFlens,coveilng
thefullrangefrom
infiniuF) to theclosestdistanceandbackto infinity(*) befzreeachshot,witha
shutterspeedof 1/125 sec.or faster,aftertheexplsureneter autlnaticallyturnsoff
(2 sec,,or 6 sec,withflash),thesameoperation
followsfor thenextshot.
Durationof Long
Time (Bulb)
exposure
---------\
Battery
Temperature--------
+20"C(68'D
Tripod socket
Two 3V lithium
Approx. 6 hours
1/4 (diameter,JIS standard)
,
108
qflj.;:t.,:
Custom Setting
Two-Button Reset
18 CustomSettingmenusare available
(1) Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll
(2) Reset to DX film speed setting for new film
(3) Bracketingorder
(4) On-DemandGrid Linessuperimposition
display
(5) llluminationfor superimposition
(6) Focus area selection
(7) Auto ExposureLock when shutter releasebutton is lightly
oressed
(8) Auto film loading when camera back is closed
(9) Closest-subject-priorityDynamicAF in Single Servo AF
(10) Closest-subject-priorityDynamicAF in ContinuousServo AF
(11)AE-UAF-Lbutton
(12)CommandDialfunctions
(13) Film rewind
(14) Multipleexposure
(15) Time delay for auto meter-switch-off
(16) Self-timerduration
(17) LCD illuminatesby pressingany functionbutton
(18) AF-Assistllluminatoractivation
'":la
iE
i.:F
i-s
:(E
(,
{t
IA
1;s
Pressingthe Qli and @ buttons simultaneouslyand holding them for
more than 2 sec. resetsvarious settingsto their originalinitialsettings
(with some exceptions)
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Approx.14'1.5 x 98.5 x 71mm (5.6x 3.9 x 2.8 in.)

N80:
N 8 0 Q D :A p p r o x .1 4 1 . 5x 9 8 . 5x 7 1 . 5 m m( 5 . 6x 3 . 9 x 2 . 8 i n . )
Weight
(without batteries)
A p p r o x . 5 1 5 9( 1 8 . 2o z . )
N80:
M0QD: Approx.5209 (18.3oz.)
Optional exclusive
accessories
Battery Pack MB-16, Soft case CF-59/60
applywhenfreshbatteriesare usedat normaltemperature

All specifications
(20"c/68"F).
and designare subiectto changewithoutnotice.
Specifications
109
A
AF Areamode........
D
22,39-41
D e p t ho f f i e l d . . . . . . .
AF-Assistllluminator.
..27,31, 43, 83, 87
Aperture-PriorityAuto exposure
mode
25,54-55
Auto ExposureBracketing
...........
..61-62
Auto ExposureLock
....58-59
Diopteradjustment
Autofocus
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 , 3486,
AutomaticBalancedFill-Flash
with TTL MultiSensor..........7
B-79,86
Auto-MultiProgram............24-25,
50-51
. . . . . . . . 6 78,8
............66
Distanceinformation
...............32,
48,78
Dtype Nikkorlens...........
.32, 34,78, 86
D X - c o d e df i | m . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 2 0 ,3 6
DynamicAF mode
.39-41,42
DynamicAF Mode with Closest
S u b j e c tP r i o r i t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-, 4. .1. .,3
49
2
tr
E
.....................6
E x p o s u r em e t e r
.................1
Center-Weighted
Metering......32,35, 49
Continuous
shooting
.........37
Exposuremetering
system......
Continuous
ServoAF.........38,
40-41,88
CPU Nikkor|ens.....34-35,
78-79,84, 86
-75, 1 12-113
CustomSetting..............69
tr
....32,35,48-49
Exposuremode.........
.........24,
35, 50-57
I
Filmadvancemode...
..21,37
Flashexposurecompensation
............85
Flashshootingdistancerange............83
Flashsync mode.........
.80-81
FlexibleProgram
...............51
Focus brackets(area).....4,5, 23, 27, 42
F o c u sL o c k . . . . . . . . .
. . 4 4 - 4 5 ,4 6
F o c u sm o d e
..........22,35,38
FocusTracking
Front-Curtain
Sync......
............38,
BB
30, 80
G
G-typeNikkor|ens...........
.32, 34,78, 86
s".*
L
L C Di l ] u m i n a t o r . . . . . . . . . . .
.......66
Self-timer..
.......68
LongTime Exposure(Bulb).................65 Shutter-PriorityAuto exposure
mode
25,52-53
SingleAreaAF mode........
.......22,39-42
Single-frameshooting
.21, 37
Manualexposuremode...........25,
56-57
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.......80
Manualfocug with electronicrangefinder
47
S p o t M e t e r i n g. . . . . . . . ........ . . : . . . . . . 3325,, 4 9
MatrixMeterin9.................24,
32, 35, 48
StandardTTL flash
Maximumaperture......54,
56, 83, 82, 88
Syncshutter
speed
Minimumaperture.....,........1
8, 50-56,88
MonitoP
r re-Flash..
............T9
Multiple.exposure
Tffi
......78-79
ffifltr+
ffiH
ffriu
........63-04
3D Multi-sensorBalanced
ffiE
Multi-SensorBalanced
Fill-Flash...
. . . . 3 17, 8 - 7 9 ,8 6
Fill-Flash...
. . . . 3 17, 8 - 7 9 ,8 6
3D 1O-SegmentMatrix
Metering
............32,35,48
Two-ButtonReset.........
.....76
Ready-light
30, 79, 82-83, 85
Rear-Curtain
Sync
.......81,
86
R e d - E y eR e d u c t i o.n. . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . 8
. .68 1 ,
Red-EyeReductionwith
S l o wS y n c .
...............81
6,
Custcm Setting:Menu
Function
Options
Automaticfilm rewindat the endof film

roll
r-l
U
Resetto DXfilm speedsettingfor new

film
(initialsetting)
fl: Activated
i: Disabled
Bracketing
order
n
u
f
I
a
I
(initialsetting)
Activated
Disabled
Metered
value,under,
over(initial
setting)
metere{
value,
Under,
over
(initialsetting)
Notdisplayed
Displayed
GridLinessuperimposition
0n-Demand
display
lllumination
for superimposition
0: Automatically
illuminated
forlowlight
(initialsetting)
l: Canceled
l: Always
illuminated
Focusareaselection
|.|
(initialsetting)
Normal
selection
Enables
rotation
successive
of focus
areaselection
.1
I
AutoExposureLockwhenshutterrelease
buttonis lightlypressed
..l
LI
a
I
(initialsetting)
Disabled
Activated
FI
Autofilm loadingwhencamerabackis
closed
n
U
a
I
(initialsetting)
Enabled
Disabled
DynamicAFin
Glosest-subject-priority
SingleServoAF
tt
LI
(initial
Enabled
setting)
Disabled
ar-a
IL|
DynamicAFin
Glosest-subject-priority
Continuous
ServoAF
n
L'
AE-UAF-Lbutton
C:
i:
l:
J:
I
\
ta
tf
112
ll
ft
a
I
I
I
a
I
(initialsetting)
Disabled
Enabled
AE/AF
lock(initialsetting)
simultaneous
lockonly
AutoExposure
Autofocus
lockonly
AutoExposure
lock(remains
locked
untilbuttonis pressed
again)
Y: AFoperation
onlystartsbypressing
AEUAF-Lbutton
Function
C: Main-Command
Dialforshutter
speed;
Sub-Command
Dialforaperture
setting
(initialsetting)
i: Main-Command
Dialforaperture;
SubCommand
Diatforshutter
speedsetting
Filmrewind
n
u
rl
iY
Options
Command
Dialfunctions
I
I
Multipleexposure
f,: Singleshutterrelease
(initial
operation
setting)
i: Continuous
shutter
release
operation
Timedelayfor autometer-switch-otf
Y:
5 :
E:
i5:
i5
Self-timerduration
IL'
tc
iH
II
LGDilluminatesby pressinganyfunction
button
AF-Assistllluminatoractivation
:st
4sec.
6 sec.(initial
setting)
8sec.
1 6s e c .
.q'
,l
,iu
tt
,.fr
I 2 sec.
5 5 sec.
afl
ifr
a't
fl
High-speed
filmrewind(initial
setting)
Quietfilmrewind
fl
U
a
I
i,
10sec.(initial
setting)
20 sec.
(initialsetting)
Disabled
Activated
(initialsetting)
fl: Activated
i: Disabled
To create Gustom Setting: Set the exposure mode/Custom Setting dial to CSM.
Rotatethe Main-CommandDialto select menu number and rotatethe SubCommandDialto select desiredoption number.See pages 70-75 for details.
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Depth-of-fieldpreview button (P.67)

Film plane indicator(P.67

Rubber eyecup (P.66)

Focus areaselector (P.42)

. lllustrationshown is the N80QD.The camera

Body cap (P.19)

Eyepiececap DK-s (P.68)

Bracketing bar graphs (P.61)

On -D emandGri d Li nes (P .71)

Focus brackets (focus area) (P.42)/

Focus i n d i cat or( P . 27)

Flash exposure compensation

. Settingnumberof shots and

ffi Custom Setting

* rFM ifl: shutter

I Thankyou for purchasingthe Nikon NBO/NBOQD-acamerathat is sure

AdjustingDate and Time and lmprintingData

the power switch off and open the battery

Insert batterieswith the "@" and

o Incorrectpositioningof @ and Q poles may damagethe camera.

the power switch on and confirm battery power

El=l appears: Sufficientbattery power.

Lightly press the shutter release button to activate

LCDpanelwhenthe powerswitchis off

2,1Check the lens type.

the power switch off and mount the lens to the

. Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting

than GCPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring

2,4Detaching the lens.

the power switch on, confirm that the film

back by sliding the camera back-lock releaselever.

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

. Do not insertthe film leaderbeyondthe red index mark.

I Shuttercurtaihsare verythin.Do not tou"rntne Ehuttei,ci:rtaih$with,

Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is

camera back until the camera back snaps closed.

Set the film advance mode selector to E (single3,4frame

4,1Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF).

4,2Set the AF Area mode selector to t I (SingleArea AR.

o Set the AF Area mode selector firmly-

Rotate the focus area selector lock lever and select

Rotate the focus area selector lock lever to

the metering system selector to 3t (Matrix

o Matrix Meteringindication@ appearsin the viewfinder.

the exposure mode select dial to p (Auto-Multi

'when the shutterreleasebutton is lighilypressed,shutterspeed and

I Shooting characteristicsof exposure modes

You set desiredshutterspeed,and the

You set the desiredapedure,and the

Shutterspeed and apertureare set

0,1Hold the camera properly.

o Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.

frame and focus by lightly pressingthe

o Centerthe focus bracketson your subjectand lightlypressthe shutter

indicationsin the viewfinderwhile lightly

o When the subject is dark or the shutterspeed is slowerthan 1/60 sec.,

Confirm that focus indicator O appears and slowly

. After shutteris released,the film automaticallvadvancesto the next

Film starts to rewind automaticallywhen film reaches

Film rewindcan be changednot to start automaticallywhen the

that film is completely rewound,then