Nikon n80 manual lenses

Nikon n80 digital camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. He has taken a few photography classes and always used their loaner pentax. Not as sophisticated as the d7000, only 4 focus points, for example. The n80 frame is the one fuji and kodak bought from nikon to build their dslrs. The nikon d50 or d70 comes close to your requirements with the kit lens. 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. Nikon f bayonet mount with af coupling, af contacts usable lenses. Highresolution scans available immediately after payment is accepted. The f100 has a wider exposure compensation range, and does so by stops the f80n80 uses 12 stops.

May 03, 2009 but it does work and meter with nikon ai and ais manual lenses, unlike your n80. It is also the newest auto focus af camera in nikons line up of slrs single lens reflex cameras. 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. Be warned that the latest models such as d100 and f80n80 cannot meter with any manual lens unless it is a p type. 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. Flash sync mode features flash sync mode features five flash sync modes are available with the n80 n80qo. Lcd, video and photo gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.

Instruction manual nikon n80 instruction manual 116 pages. At that time it was one of the finest cameras you could get if you were into photography but were not a pro. 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 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 n80 35mm film slr camera with nikon 2880 g af lens. Manual ais nikon lenses with a cpu that sends the lens information to the camera body. 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.

Sep 26, 2009 i have both the nikon n80 model name except usa is f80 and the f100. Nikon n80 35mm slr film camera with 2880 mm lens kit. We have 1 nikon n80 manual available for free pdf download. When an af nikkor lens is attached, the n80 automatically determines which one it is and makes the necessary adjustments for optimal performance.

The n75 is a good buy for someone that wants an easy to use and lightweight nikon af camera. For me to shoot he occasional roll of film this camera was perfect, small and light. The n80 facilitates simultaneous use of manual and auto focus with a handful of lenses. Jul 18, 2016 whichever you choose, you really cant go wrong with nikons manual focus 50s. Each feature that the camera offers is easily accessed and can help you make the perfect image.

The f100 can meter with manual focus ai and ais lenses, the f80 n80 cannot. I have both the nikon n80 model name except usa is f80 and the f100. Any photography taken with a nikon f80 n80 that are. 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. Nikon fe 35mm camera body, black, misstamped ff add to wishlist. I formerly used a nikon f5 for years point is, im not a big user of lower end nikon cameras.

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. Uses all nikon f lenses af series for autofocus capabilities lens is not included. The f100 has a wider exposure compensation range, and does so by stops the f80 n80 uses 12 stops. Nikon n80 35mm slr film camera with 2880 mm lens kit ebay. Aperturepriority auto a and manual m shutter speed. Matrix metering is possible with nikon s d and gseries lenses only. Please realize that the usa n80 and nonusa f80 are identical cameras. Knowing the ins and outs of your camera settings can improve your photography tremendously. View and download nikon n80 instruction manual online. But auto film advance and rewind, and electronic metering and it will accept to a wide range of lenses. Mar 11, 2018 the n75 is a good buy for someone that wants an easy to use and lightweight nikon af camera. Without aftereffects beyond basic level adjustments.

Ai lenses provide manual focus with electronic rangefinder, aperture priority and manual exposure mode, centerweighted and spot metering operation. But it does work and meter with nikon ai and ais manual lenses, unlike your n80. The lenses that are preferred for the nikon n80 are the af, afs, and afd lenses. Manual lenses are almost useless on it except if you have a separate meter. It shares the same lens mount as all of nikon s 35mm slrs. Programmed auto, flexible program possible, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. 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. However, the difference in lowlight autofocus performance seems substantially larger than the specs would indicate. Whether you choose automatic, manual or assisted modes, the n80 offers outstanding results. 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. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses.

Nikon f80n80 still a bargain however, with the introduction of the f80n80, nikon hit it out of the park. Smallest aperture is orange if not, then the lens is either ai or preai. With lenses with macro range, builtin speedlight cannot be used in the macro range. 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. When shooting with a film camera, i use a nikon f4s and a contax g. Manual manual focus ais nikon series e lenses, made for the compact nikon em introduced in 1979, starting the use of plastics. 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. I have a nikon 3200d with a lens 1855m on and a nikon f80 with a 28100mm lens on.

It shares the same lens mount as all of nikons 35mm slrs. However, ai lenses often have a somewhat stiffer focusing feeling to them, which may or may be not desirable. Which nikon film slrs will work with g and afs lenses. 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. Oct 30, 2017 join the awesome classic lenses facebook group.

Three af area modes dynamic af mode, closestsubjectpriority dynamic af mode and single area af mode. The 1870ed kit is very good and with the exception of long lenses pretty much can do it all, especially at his level. It was known as the nikon n80 in the us the f80 was nikon s successor to the f70. Ais manual focus nikon lenses, introduced in 1982, with a perture i ndexing s hutter system for meter coupling. 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 nikon n80 was compatible with nikon f mount lenses and most popularly paired with the nikkor 2880mm f3. The nikon n80 has everything you want for its price. 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. Three metering systems for advanced control 10segment 3d matrix, centerweighted me. Its too bad nikon chose to remove features from those lowerend cameras, the most egregious being unable to meter with manual lenses. Whichever you choose, you really cant go wrong with nikons manual focus 50s. Oct 16, 2005 any photography taken with a nikon f80 n80 that are. Its too bad nikon chose to remove features from those lowerend cameras, the most egregious being unable to. The nikon n80 was designed for excellent performance with flexibility to meet virtually all photographic needs.

I have both n80f80 and f100 nikon slr lens talk forum. It is also the newest auto focus af camera in nikon s line up of slrs single lens reflex cameras. 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 n80, like the n65, cant meter or make auto exposures with manual focus lenses. Digital presentation of a genuine nikon n80 parts list and exploded views. While all old ai and ais lenses will mount fine to the camera, they cannot use the meter. I am planning to buy a nikon n80 for my husbands birthday, which is this coming sat. The nikon speedlight sb80dxs performance has been optimized for use with nikon brand camerasaccessories including lenses. Nikon camera manuals explain all of the features and settings possible with your nikon camera.

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. Feel free to discuss any film photography topics one could encounter when using this equipment, or even when not. Aip lenses provide manual focus with electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. Dec 29, 2011 however, ai lenses often have a somewhat stiffer focusing feeling to them, which may or may be not desirable. The f80 was introduced on january 27, 2000 to the worldwide consumer market. Scanning the film from this n80 can give much better quality images than any of those digital cameras. Nikon didnt see the need to allow for the n80 to use its meter in full manual mode. 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. 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. Slide it into your purse or briefcase, or do like i do, and carry a small camera bag with a couple of lenses.

All af, afi and afs nikkor lenses provide full af and metering operation. The nikon n80 or n80 qd date back model is the first stepup in the 35mm format from the entry level n65. Most of these lenses have extraordinary optics, like the legendary 105mm f2. Noncpu nikkor lenses such as older manual focus ai nikkor only usable in manual exposure mode exposure meter cannot be used. N80 qd, 9879 n 80qd slr camera, n80qd f80 qd quartz databack. Nikon f80n80 was the first slr that was introduced for the y2k. Nikon 50mm manual focus lens shootout casual photophile. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses and. Cameraaccessories made by other manufacturers may not meet nikons criteria for specifications, and nonconforming camerasaccessories could damage the sb80dxs components. To give you an example, my f5 hasnt been used in the past year. The f100 can meter with manual focus ai and ais lenses, the f80n80 cannot.