> > > Boz, unless I've gone completely nuts here, the
> F80 can use all
> > > of the Nikon manual focus lenses that are
> designated as AI or
> > > AI-S,
> >
> >Ah, but you lose metering with them. The old F70
> used to meter with MF
> >lenses, and the F90x still does, but the F80 does not.
>
> That's why it should be called F69 (or whatever
> number between 69 and 66) in
> the first place.
>
> regards,
> Alan Chan
>
I have taken an, admittedly, quick look at the Nikon USA
website. It says that the N80 (F80) has three metering modes,
"10 segment 3D Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and
Spot Metering" so that would tend to make me think that you
shouldn't lose all metering ability with AI-S, manual lenses.
But, it does specifically state that the lens mount is "AF-D" so
that *could* mean that only AF-D lenses (or newer) can be used.
I guess it would be possible to limit an economy model autofocus
camera this way. At least I guess it's an economy model since
B&H sells the body for under US$450, and the cost of the F100,
and F5, are so much greater.
I am going to have to ask a Nikon dealer friend of mine some
questions about the N80. The thought that Nikon would do that,
since they have a reputation of backwards compatibility second
only to Pentax, boggles my mind.
Len
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