The nikon f80 or n80 as you may know it depending on the area you live, europe or america is a wonderful slr 35 mm cameras that was first sold in 2000. However, there are many restriction to use with older nikkors which i think more like a commercial business decision, for example, when an nonaf ainikkor is use, you can only use them in manual mode and not even operative in aperture priority ae. View and download nikon n80 instruction manual online. However, the difference in lowlight autofocus performance seems substantially larger than the specs would indicate. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses and. It is also the newest auto focus af camera in nikons line up of slrs single lens reflex cameras. Nikon 50mm manual focus lens shootout casual photophile. Scanning the film from this n80 can give much better quality images than any of those digital cameras. The f80 was introduced on january 27, 2000 to the worldwide consumer market. Whichever you choose, you really cant go wrong with nikons manual focus 50s.
The lenses that are preferred for the nikon n80 are the af, afs, and afd lenses. Nikon n80 35mm slr film camera with 2880 mm lens kit ebay. Three metering systems for advanced control 10segment 3d matrix, centerweighted me. Knowing the ins and outs of your camera settings can improve your photography tremendously. N80 qd, 9879 n 80qd slr camera, n80qd f80 qd quartz databack. He has taken a few photography classes and always used their loaner pentax. It was known as the nikon n80 in the us the f80 was nikon s successor to the f70. The nikon n80 or n80 qd date back model is the first stepup in the 35mm format from the entry level n65. Digital presentation of a genuine nikon n80 parts list and exploded views. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses. Programmed auto, flexible program possible, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. The published specs on the n80 and elan 7 indicate that the nikon body is good down to ev 1, two fstops lower light than the elan 7s ev 1.
But auto film advance and rewind, and electronic metering and it will accept to a wide range of lenses. Jul 18, 2016 whichever you choose, you really cant go wrong with nikons manual focus 50s. Its too bad nikon chose to remove features from those lowerend cameras, the most egregious being unable to. I have a nikon 3200d with a lens 1855m on and a nikon f80 with a 28100mm lens on. In reply to hopespringseternal sep 27, 2009 the f80n80 would be probably the closest match to the d90 in handling and operation with the f100 offering the most control over the cameras features. At that time it was one of the finest cameras you could get if you were into photography but were not a pro.
The n80 facilitates simultaneous use of manual and auto focus with a handful of lenses. Manual lenses are almost useless on it except if you have a separate meter. Cameraaccessories made by other manufacturers may not meet nikons criteria for specifications, and nonconforming camerasaccessories could damage the sb80dxs components. Most of these lenses have extraordinary optics, like the legendary 105mm f2. Set the flash sync mode by rotating the maincommand dial while pressing the flash sync mode button frontcurtain sync flash sync mode to frontcurtain sync for normal flash photography. Nikon n80 35mm slr film camera with 2880 mm lens kit. Its too bad nikon chose to remove features from those lowerend cameras, the most egregious being unable to meter with manual lenses. While all old ai and ais lenses will mount fine to the camera, they cannot use the meter. Be warned that the latest models such as d100 and f80 n80 cannot meter with any manual lens unless it is a p type. The n80 f80 was designed to be able to use afs lenses, and as the 50mm is not a dx lens with the smaller image circle for croppedsensor dslrs, it should work fine with your n80. However, ai lenses often have a somewhat stiffer focusing feeling to them, which may or may be not desirable. Lcd, video and photo gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
The f100 has a wider exposure compensation range, and does so by stops the f80 n80 uses 12 stops. When an af nikkor lens is attached, the n80 automatically determines which one it is and makes the necessary adjustments for optimal performance. Oct 16, 2005 any photography taken with a nikon f80 n80 that are. While the f4 and f6 offer almost complete compatibility with all of nikon s fmount lenses including matrix metering with manual focus lenses the f100 does not. Nikon camera manuals explain all of the features and settings possible with your nikon camera. Since i brought up nikon lenses, i should warn you of one omission in the n80s feature set, and that is the ability to meter with a manual focus lens. Which nikon film slrs will work with g and afs lenses. Nikon f80n80 was the first slr that was introduced for the y2k. I swapped the lenses over and they worked fine is this the case with all of the lenses, that i can use the newer nikon lenses on my old film nikon. All af, afi and afs nikkor lenses provide full af and metering operation. Matrix metering is possible with nikon s d and gseries lenses only. Like all nikon slrs, the n80 features the nikon f lens mount, which gives photographers access to the cast lineup of nikkor lenses, including many nonaf nikkor lenses. I have both n80f80 and f100 nikon slr lens talk forum. Aperturepriority auto a and manual m shutter speed.
Any photography taken with a nikon f80 n80 that are. I want to buy a wider prime lens like a 35mm, and so it would be great if it turns out i can share between them. Three af area modes dynamic af mode, closestsubjectpriority dynamic af mode and single area af mode. The nikon d50 or d70 comes close to your requirements with the kit lens. The f100 has a wider exposure compensation range, and does so by stops the f80n80 uses 12 stops. But it does work and meter with nikon ai and ais manual lenses, unlike your n80. Though greatly scaled back, production of many manual focus nikkor optics has continued in short runs since the advent of af and afs nikkor lenses, and as a result, nikon has been able to quickly reboot its manufacturing schedule of a series of classic manual focus nikkors including the nikkor 20mm f2. The nikon n80 was compatible with nikon f mount lenses and most popularly paired with the nikkor 2880mm f3. Oct 30, 2017 join the awesome classic lenses facebook group. If you want know how use light meter, select the modes manual or shutter priority tv or aperture priority av or program, set iso, how. I formerly used a nikon f5 for years point is, im not a big user of lower end nikon cameras. Please realize that the usa n80 and nonusa f80 are identical cameras.
We have 1 nikon n80 manual available for free pdf download. The f80 uses the same nikon f lens mount which gives you access to the vast lineup of nikkor lenses including a wide range of nonaf nikkor lenses. Nikon f80n80 still a bargain however, with the introduction of the f80n80, nikon hit it out of the park. May 24, 2019 if you want know how use light meter, select the modes manual or shutter priority tv or aperture priority av or program, set iso, how load film, focusing, mont and unmount lens, how check. The lighting meter, which can be seen in the viewfinder, is very sensitive and accurate, which also will be very helpful, espeially in full manual. For me to shoot he occasional roll of film this camera was perfect, small and light. Highresolution scans available immediately after payment is accepted.
With lenses with macro range, builtin speedlight cannot be used in the macro range. Though greatly scaled back, production of many manualfocus nikkor optics has continued in short runs since the advent of af and afs nikkor lenses, and as a result, nikon has been able to quickly reboot its manufacturing schedule of a series of classic manualfocus nikkors including the nikkor 20mm f2. Ai lenses provide manual focus with electronic rangefinder, aperture priority and manual exposure mode, centerweighted and spot metering operation. Nikon n80 35mm film slr camera with nikon 2880 g af lens. The f100 can meter with manual focus ai and ais lenses, the f80n80 cannot.
Not as sophisticated as the d7000, only 4 focus points, for example. Ais manual focus nikon lenses, introduced in 1982, with a perture i ndexing s hutter system for meter coupling. Like all nikon slrs, the n80 features the nikon flens mount, which gives photographers access to the cast lineup of nikkor lenses, including many nonaf nikkor lenses. Slide it into your purse or briefcase, or do like i do, and carry a small camera bag with a couple of lenses. To give you an example, my f5 hasnt been used in the past year. The 1870ed kit is very good and with the exception of long lenses pretty much can do it all, especially at his level. I have never used on with mine, so i dont know whether to set the af on the body, or just rely on the switch on the lens. It is also the newest auto focus af camera in nikon s line up of slrs single lens reflex cameras. Whether you choose automatic, manual or assisted modes, the n80 offers outstanding results. Mar 11, 2018 the n75 is a good buy for someone that wants an easy to use and lightweight nikon af camera.
I am planning to buy a nikon n80 for my husbands birthday, which is this coming sat. Be warned that the latest models such as d100 and f80n80 cannot meter with any manual lens unless it is a p type. The f100 can meter with manual focus ai and ais lenses, the f80 n80 cannot. Aip lenses provide manual focus with electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. When shooting with a film camera, i use a nikon f4s and a contax g. Flash sync mode features flash sync mode features five flash sync modes are available with the n80 n80qo. Nikon didnt see the need to allow for the n80 to use its meter in full manual mode. Manual manual focus ais nikon series e lenses, made for the compact nikon em introduced in 1979, starting the use of plastics. Without aftereffects beyond basic level adjustments. Noncpu nikkor lenses such as older manual focus ai nikkor only usable in manual exposure mode exposure meter cannot be used.
Nikon f bayonet mount with af coupling, af contacts usable lenses. The n80, like the n65, cant meter or make auto exposures with manual focus lenses. The n75 is a good buy for someone that wants an easy to use and lightweight nikon af camera. Oct 16, 2005 the n80 f80 was designed to be able to use afs lenses, and as the 50mm is not a dx lens with the smaller image circle for croppedsensor dslrs, it should work fine with your n80.
The nikon n80 has everything you want for its price. The n80 frame is the one fuji and kodak bought from nikon to build their dslrs. The nikon speedlight sb80dxs performance has been optimized for use with nikon brand camerasaccessories including lenses. But im amazed how people will spend more and more money on film equipment, and not blink an eye at prices rising on fm2ns and contax t2s, yet let this little nikon gem wallow in obscurity. It shares the same lens mount as all of nikon s 35mm slrs. Feel free to discuss any film photography topics one could encounter when using this equipment, or even when not. Ixnikkor for aps slrs cannot be used with this camera.
The metering system and viewfinder is virtually identical to my d70. Dec 29, 2011 however, ai lenses often have a somewhat stiffer focusing feeling to them, which may or may be not desirable. Instruction manual nikon n80 instruction manual 116 pages. Nikon fe 35mm camera body, black, misstamped ff add to wishlist. It shares the same lens mount as all of nikons 35mm slrs. I have both the nikon n80 model name except usa is f80 and the f100. The nikon n80 was designed for excellent performance with flexibility to meet virtually all photographic needs. Uses all nikon f lenses af series for autofocus capabilities lens is not included.
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