Pcog3 & Guests,
Check to make sure (before you turn aon the camera) that the SD card is seated and lens is completely in the right position, if it's not the camera will malfunction and stay or turn off. The last guest that doesn't have info on the LCD can turn the menu items back on in the settings preferences.
randy320sgi
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By default the D80 hides several of the more technical menus so that ... you activate either the 'Full' or 'My menu' option from thesetup menu.
It may be as simple as a broken or worn out on/off switch. If the switch shorts out, the camera will always be on or always be off. The problem could also be the switching circuitry. If you need service, you should call Nikon's Service Department at 1-800-NIKON-US (1-800-645-6687)9AM-8PM EST, Monday to Friday.
The ERR message indicates a camera malfunction. In my D-90 manual it says that it can be cleared by releasing the shutter. The only way to do that is to turn the camera off and back on. Rarely, that won't work and you have to remove and reinstall the battery.
The manual also says that it this have frequently or persist to contact a Nikon authorized service center. I would contact Nikon tech support at www.Nikon.com and discuss the problem them before contacting an authorized service center.
Those pictures are gone. The D80 has enough internal memory to hold one picture so you can see how it works. In order to save pictures, you MUST have a memory card in the camera.
You did what I would suggest to do the resets. I realize this is an old question, 1 year ago, but, if you have not found a solution my suggestion is to contact Nikon. The D80 is a fine camera.
Page 36 of the D80 manual—The r09 displays how many images can be stored in the buffer. Page 132 of the manual states the F- - is an indication that a nonCPU lens is being used or the lens is not attached. If the lens is a CPU lens then remove it then replace it turning until you hear the click as it seats.
Try to pull out the battery, wait for a while and put the battery back. Turn the camera on. If the 'err' does not disappear, try resetting the camera with the reset button. If any of this won't help, take the camera to the authorized Nikon dealership for repairs.
The "problem" is that the lens has a zoom creep issue. If you are the original purchaser, and the lens is under 5 years old, you may want to contact Nikon repair facilites in Melville or El Segundo to have it checked out.
Some users on forums have claimed that Nikon fixed the plastics ring that contribute to the zoom creep. Apparently, using a rubber band around the zoom ring will minimize the problem.
Hope this helps,
Andrew
