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Contents
Contents
The “Basic Operation ” section introduces battery , lens, film, focusing,
metering, exposure and shooting in basic steps easy enough even for SLR
camera beginners to take pictures.
“Detailed Operation” explains each function, from lens to exposur e functions,
in detail, in approximately the same or der as the steps in the “Basic Operation”
section. After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed
explanation of each operation/function and start using advanced shooting
techniques.
“Flash Photography ” introduces flash photography using the F80/F80D/F80S’ s
built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight in darkness and flash-shooting
situations in bright conditions.
PREP ARA TION ................................................................................2-13
Nomenclature ...................................................................................................2-3
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display..........................................................................4-5
Command Dials ................................................................................................6-7
Introduction ......................................................................................................8-9
About This Manual .......................................................................................12-13
BASIC OPERA TION ......................................................................15-31
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ..............................................16-17
2. Mount Lens ...............................................................................................18-19
3. Load Film ..................................................................................................20-21
4. Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area ...................................22-23
5. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode ..............................................24-25
6. Hold Camera and Focus ..........................................................................26-27
7. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter ...........................28-29
8. Using Built-In Speedlight..........................................................................30-31
About Metering System and Exposure..............................................................32
DET AILED OPERA TION ...............................................................33-68
Lens Compatibility........................................................................................34-35
Film (film speed, mid-roll r ewind, film advance mode, etc.) ........................36-37
Autofocus (Single Servo AF , Continuous Servo AF) ..........................................38
AF Area Mode ..............................................................................................39-41
Focus Area .........................................................................................................42
AF-Assist Illuminator ..........................................................................................43
Focus Lock (Single Servo AF , Continuous Servo AF) ..................................44-45
Situations Where Autofocus May Not W ork As Expected ................................46
Manual Focus ....................................................................................................47
Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Centr e-W eighted, Spot) ......................48-49
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode................................................................50-57
Auto-Multi Progam (Flexible Pr ogram, Program Chart) ...........................50-51
Shutter -Priority Auto Exposur e Mode .....................................................52-53
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposur e Mode ...................................................54-55
Manual Exposure Mode ..........................................................................56-57
Auto Exposure Lock .....................................................................................58-59
Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................60
Auto Exposure Bracketing ...........................................................................61-62
Multiple Exposure.........................................................................................63-64
Long Time Exposure ..........................................................................................65
Dioptre Adjustment/LCD Illuminator ..................................................................66
Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator.....................................................67
Self-Timer Operation .........................................................................................68
CUSTOM SETTING .......................................................................69-76
Menu/Features of Custom Setting ...............................................................70-75
T wo-Button Reset ..............................................................................................76
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................. 77-87
Flash Photography Using Built-In Speedlight ...................................................78
Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe ............................................................................79
Flash Sync Mode Features ..........................................................................80-81
Using the Built-In Speedlight .......................................................................82-83
Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight.............................................................84
Flash Exposure Compensation..........................................................................85
Usable Optional Speedlights........................................................................86-87
About Depth of Field and Focus T racking .........................................................88
DA T A BACK ...................................................................................89-94
Adjusting Date and Time and Imprinting Data .............................................90-93
Imprinting Shooting Data (F80S only)................................................................94
MISCELLANEOUS ......................................................................95-113
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................96-97
Camera Care ................................................................................................98-99
Notes on Batteries ...........................................................................................100
T roubleshooting ........................................................................................101-103
Specifications ...........................................................................................104-109
Index .........................................................................................................110-111
Custom Setting Menu ..............................................................................112-113
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