Nikon F80 help!!

[Danny_511]

I just bought a Nikon F80 and its in good shape, but when I put a lens on it, its never in focus. Im using manual focus lenses so is there any specific way to set it up? What could be the problem????

 

[BrianV]

The camera has a built-in "Dioptre Adjustment". If it is not set correctly, all will be out of focus. This sets the focus for the viewfinder itself.

A manual if you do not have one:

http://www.bgfoto.net/upload/downloads/pdf/Nikon/nikon_f80.pdf

 

[compur]

I just bought a Nikon F80 and its in good shape, but when I put a lens on it, its never in focus. Im using manual focus lenses ...

The F80 can't automatically focus manual-focus lenses. Have you tried manually focusing these lenses? What happens?

 

[Danny_511]

I just bought a Nikon F80 and its in good shape, but when I put a lens on it, its never in focus. Im using manual focus lenses ...

The F80 can't automatically focus manual-focus lenses. Have you tried manually focusing these lenses? What happens?

Lol I know that. But whenever id try making it focus, no matter what distance it was on, it was never in focus.

 

[BrianV]

Did adjusting the Dioptre on the viewfinder make the focus look better?

Dioptre adjustments are used to correct for your vision. If it is off, everything will look out of focus.

 

[compur]

What lens(es) have you used on the camera?

 

[Mike_E]

Did adjusting the Dioptre on the viewfinder make the focus look better?

Dioptre adjustments are used to correct for your vision. If it is off, everything will look out of focus.

You can tell by whether or not the numbers inside the viewfinder are clear.

 

[Danny_511]

What lens(es) have you used on the camera?

Nikkor 50mm AIS f/1.8 and a Kiron 70-210mm also manual focus

 

[Danny_511]

Did adjusting the Dioptre on the viewfinder make the focus look better?

Dioptre adjustments are used to correct for your vision. If it is off, everything will look out of focus.

You can tell by whether or not the numbers inside the viewfinder are clear.

I cant see em, the batteries are dead :/

 

[Danny_511]

Did adjusting the Dioptre on the viewfinder make the focus look better?

Dioptre adjustments are used to correct for your vision. If it is off, everything will look out of focus.

Well, does the batteries being dead have anything to do with the dioptre?

 

[BrianV]

The Dioptre adjustment is mechanical, sets the focus for the eyepiece of the viewfinder.

See page 44 of the PDF in this link:

http://www.bgfoto.net/upload/downloads/pdf/Nikon/nikon_f80.pdf

The page numbers for the original manual and page numbers of the PDF index are not the same, I had to read through the thing to get the correct section.

The correct section:

"

Dioptre Adjustment/LCD llluminator•The finder dioptre enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjustthe eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision.• Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the dioptre adjustment lever whilelooking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in theviewfinder appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment.• The adjustable range of the finder dioptre is -1.8 DP to +0.8 DP. Nine optionaleyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of -5 to +3 DP(P. 96).​

NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment lever_________________​

Since the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, becareful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail whilesliding the lever."​

 

[LungFish]

The viewfinder is lit by battery power and if the batteries are completely dead everything will look out of focus (also dark).

 

[Danny_511]

The viewfinder is lit by battery power and if the batteries are completely dead everything will look out of focus (also dark).

Oh my God. THANK YOU lol

 

[Danny_511]

The Dioptre adjustment is mechanical, sets the focus for the eyepiece of the viewfinder.

See page 44 of the PDF in this link:

http://www.bgfoto.net/upload/downloads/pdf/Nikon/nikon_f80.pdf

The page numbers for the original manual and page numbers of the PDF index are not the same, I had to read through the thing to get the correct section.

The correct section:

"

Dioptre Adjustment/LCD llluminator•The finder dioptre enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjustthe eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision.• Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the dioptre adjustment lever whilelooking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in theviewfinder appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment.• The adjustable range of the finder dioptre is -1.8 DP to +0.8 DP. Nine optionaleyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of -5 to +3 DP(P. 96).​

NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment lever_________________​

Since the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, becareful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail whilesliding the lever."​

Oh, and thank you too without you I wouldnt have known about the diopter