Specifications

Four Exposure Modes—P, S, A, M
◆ Auto-Multi Program mode (P) works with each of the N80’s built-in light meters, including
3D Matrix Metering to provide the quickest and simplest exposure control option. Flexible
Program lets you shift the combination of aperture and shutter speed set by P mode.
◆ Use Shutter-Priority (S) mode when you want to stop action in its tracks or blur movement
for creative effect. This mode allows you to select shutter speeds between 30 seconds and
1/4000 of a second. After selecting your desired shutter speed, the N80 automatically selects
the correct aperture.
◆ Aperture-Priority (A) mode is ideal when you want to explore the uses of depth-of-field. After
selecting the aperture you want, the N80 automatically selects the correct shutter speed for you.
◆ Manual (M) exposure mode gives you total exposure control. You choose both the shutter
speed and aperture. The electronic analog display in the viewfinder and the top-deck LCD
show you the degree of exposure deviation from the metered value.
Exposure Compensation and Auto Exposure Bracketing
◆ To experiment with varying degrees of brightness for an image, you can take pictures of the
same scene with different EV values. Using th exposure compensation button, for example,
you compensate the exposure within a range of ±3 in 1/2 EV increments. Or you can perform
exposure bracketing of two or three frames in 0.5 to 2.0 EV steps with all exposure modes
including Manual.
◆ AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock): Press the AE-L button and the N80 memorizes the metered
exposure value. Use this feature when you want to change the composition or emphasize a
specific part of the picture with center-weighted or spot metering in any automatic exposure
mode.
◆ Multiple Exposure: Set the film advance to multiple exposure to take as many images as you
like on the same frame. When shooting in daylight, some degree of exposure compensation
will be necessary.
3D Multi-Sensor
Balanced Fill-Flash System
The 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash
System analyzes scene brightness, contrast
and subject reflectance to determine pre-
cisely the amount of flash needed to create
a well-balanced picture—an instant before
you take the picture. This is achieved by
the camera’s 5-segment TTL Multi Sensor
and monitor pre-flash function.
Flash Output Level Compensation
You can compensate the flash output level
-3 to +1EV in 1/2 steps. This lets you
control the intensity of the flash to create
even more exciting fill-flash photographs.
Slow Sync
Slow Sync flash mode extends the auto-
matically controlled shutter speed range in
P and A exposure modes. Use this feature
to bring out the background details when
shooting in low-light situations, or with an
illuminated background.
Rear-Curtain Sync
With this function, the flash fires just
before the second (or rear) curtain of the
shutter begins to move, unlike normal
sync which fires the flash at the beginning
of the exposure. This creates a stream-
of-light effect that follows the flash-
illuminated subject.
THREE METERING SYSTEMS
10-segment 3D Matrix Metering
10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides
intelligent image analysis. In addition to
reading brightness, the system analyzes
the ‘atmosphere’ of a scene by taking the
entire image into account. It achieves this
by comparing the exposure information
of the more than 35,000 scenes in the
camera’s database with a complex array of
actual scene conditions, including bright-
ness, contrast, subject-to-camera distance
and the selected focus area. Use of a
database distinguishes this meter from
typical multi-segment meters.
Center-Weighted Metering
The meter concentrates 75% of its
sensitivity on the 8mm-diameter circle
while feathering the rest out to the edges,
resulting in excellent overall balance. Ideal
for shooting portraits or other center-
dominant subjects.
Spot Metering
Gives you true pinpoint precision. Select
this and the sensing area adjusts to
correspond to the focus area you select
manually. Ideal when individual control
is critical.
Built-in Speedlight and Advanced Flash Modes
The N80’s built-in flash offers coverage for lenses as wide as 28mm and boasts a GN of 39
(ISO 100, ft.) Features include Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction and flash
output level compensation.
Additional Features
◆ When using Continuous Servo AF mode
with film advance mode, the N80 delivers a
film advance speed of 2.5 fps.
◆ Electronic depth-of-field preview button lets
you confirm the zone of sharpest focus (in
all exposure modes) before shooting.
◆ Built-in diopter adjustment enables near-
or far-sighted photographers to adjust the
eyepiece diopter from -1.8 to 0.8 DP.
◆ Easy-to-view LCD panel gives you at-a-
glance access to vital information. It can be
illuminated for viewing in dim lighting.
◆ 18 Custom Settings allow you to change the
camera’s default settings and create your
own combination of settings.
◆ Powered by two lithium batteries, use the
optional MB-16 Battery Pack (accepts 4
AA-type alkaline, lithium, Nicad or NiMH
batteries) for extended power performance.
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