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Soft-touch shutter release button This electromagnetic button responds precisely to what you want to do. Metering, focusing and the viewfinder display are activated when the button is pressed down halfway, and depressing it fully releases the shutter. |
Slide switch Use this sliding switch to select an AE program mode (while simultaneously depressing the AE mode selector), to set the film speed on the camera (while simultaneously depressing the ISO button - see pix below), or to select a shutter speed in the Flowing AE mode.
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To turn the T80 on, move the main switch from the "L" position (where the shutter release is locked) to the "A" position. Move it to the "SELF" position to use the self-timer function. |
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Mode/lSO/BC buttons Conveniently located on the top of the T80 on the left side are three buttons - the AE mode selector is used for selecting any one of the five AE program modes, the ISO button is used for setting the film speed on the camera (from ISO 12 - 1600), and the BC button is used for checking the battery energy level. |
Comfortable grip The T80's large, non-slip contoured grip is right in line with Canon's design concept of ensuring easy operation and handling: you can maintain a stable, secure hold on the camera in all kinds of shooting situations.
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Exposure compensation button If you want to maintain your camera position (because of an interesting landmark behind your subject, for example) but find the background somewhat bright, you can use this button to ensure better exposure for the subject area. |
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Battery chamber The battery chamber on the bottom of the T80 holds four AAA-size batteries, which drive all circuits within the camera body and also the lens motor. |
Alkaline batteries are standard but carbon-zinc may also he used. Other than the standard batteries for camera function, there is a separate battery for memory backup - a built-in lithium battery (BR-1225 or CR-1220); battery life is approx. five years.
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Remote control terminal By plugging Canon's Remote Switch 60T3 cable into the remote control terminal, you can control the T80's shutter release from a remote location. You can share the system accessories with other T models like the T50 and T70 and even those designed for the later T90. |
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Canon Speedlite 277T |
The 277T supposedly is a dedicated
flash designed to supplement the T-80 which it offers Programmed Flash AE (244T workable
as well) and notmal automatic flash.
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Various
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Before
we part:
Granted the
Canon T80 was a good camera despite its relatively short time frame of availability
in the market - it disappeared quietly shortly before the T90 make its debut in mid-1986.
What are the pros and cons of buying a used Canon T80 should you come across one
which is still in excellent condition?
What should be the appropriate price for it? By right, it should cost not more than
US$150-180 (Those dealers will probably kill me for this remark...) inclusive with
the AC 35-70mm zoom lens. Anything more than this amount is too much for anyone to
consider since you are better off spending the money on a brand new Canon EOS 88
(Rebel G) or EOS 300 (Rebel 2000) models. This is fair, because you have support
issue for an obsolete camera model. If you hardly
take 50-80 rolls of film a year or has been developing some eye-sight problem but
you have already established a good collection of FD system accessories or lenses
- the T80 at an resonably good entry price can be a good consideration. A kind reminder:
Although the pictographs on the LCD panel look and function great, but since LCD
has limited effective life span of around 10 years and in most cases (and areas)
T-80 has lapsed Canon commitment on parts and services, unless you are sure what
you will be facing in the future, please bear in mind to double check the LCD display
(See if it starts to dim and usually low contrast is the indication the LCD may be
'weak' and due for replacement).
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Lastsly, if you are one of those Canon die-hards who have a sentimental feeling for anything Canon and feels that no matter what, you must have the T80 to add into your collection, it may be worthwhile to consider buying one if the price is above that amount. Even then, no matter how sentimental one's affection is, it should not cost more than US$200 for a used T80 kit. After all, perhaps the slightly higher premium for a collector value paid for the camera is to remember the T-80 was actually Canon first body integrated AF SLR camera. |
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