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...With 8 AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you keep this manual handy. Get to know your N65/ N65QD camera, and be sure to read atmosphere as well as brightness and contrast, for purchasing the Nikon N65/ N65QD-a camera that you don 't have to be a pro to take better pictures-just press the shutter... release button. • 3D Matrix Metering can read this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that is sure to make photography a bigger part of the N65/N65QD: ...
...With 8 AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you keep this manual handy. Get to know your N65/ N65QD camera, and be sure to read atmosphere as well as brightness and contrast, for purchasing the Nikon N65/ N65QD-a camera that you don 't have to be a pro to take better pictures-just press the shutter... release button. • 3D Matrix Metering can read this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that is sure to make photography a bigger part of the N65/N65QD: ...
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... before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera correctly The Nikon N65/N65QD's performance has been optimized for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the N65/N65QD's components. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover • Remove this cover when attaching...
... before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera correctly The Nikon N65/N65QD's performance has been optimized for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the N65/N65QD's components. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover • Remove this cover when attaching...
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Set Date and Time (N65QD only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 25-41 1. Load Film 20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Mount Lens 18-19 3. Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Release Shutter 32-33 Using Built-In Speedlight 34-35 ...
Set Date and Time (N65QD only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 25-41 1. Load Film 20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Mount Lens 18-19 3. Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Release Shutter 32-33 Using Built-In Speedlight 34-35 ...
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...-In SpeedlighL 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-113 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-93 Optional Accessories 94-95 Camera Care 96-97 Notes on Batteries 98 Troubleshooting 99-101 Glossary...102- 105 Specifications 106-11 0 Index ...112- 113 5
...-In SpeedlighL 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-113 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-93 Optional Accessories 94-95 Camera Care 96-97 Notes on Batteries 98 Troubleshooting 99-101 Glossary...102- 105 Specifications 106-11 0 Index ...112- 113 5
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...button (P.19) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)! Film rewind button (P. 66)... Accessory shoe (P. 77) Depth -of-field preview button (P. 68) Remote control sensor (P. 69) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Camera strap eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Compensation button (P. 61)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) LCD panel (P. 8) Self-timer (P. 40)/ AF-Assist Illuminator ...
...button (P.19) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)! Film rewind button (P. 66)... Accessory shoe (P. 77) Depth -of-field preview button (P. 68) Remote control sensor (P. 69) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Camera strap eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Compensation button (P. 61)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) LCD panel (P. 8) Self-timer (P. 40)/ AF-Assist Illuminator ...
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The camera back of five available displays. 4. when data is the N65QD. ADJUST button : Push to be adjusted . 5. MODE button: Push to select one of the N65 differs from the N65QD . • N65QD only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1 RI T.., 2 ~OO-'Ot-O;;.-'o:nCli... 6. - : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. ~ Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Diopter adjustment lever (P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (N65QD only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket • Illustration shown is imprinted. 7.
The camera back of five available displays. 4. when data is the N65QD. ADJUST button : Push to be adjusted . 5. MODE button: Push to select one of the N65 differs from the N65QD . • N65QD only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1 RI T.., 2 ~OO-'Ot-O;;.-'o:nCli... 6. - : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. ~ Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Diopter adjustment lever (P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (N65QD only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket • Illustration shown is imprinted. 7.
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...s: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 54) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed . M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. Freeze the motion of the Nikon N65/N65QD can determine various exposure factors. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You... set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Lets you determine depth of the in which the camera automatically controls various exposure ...
...s: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 54) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed . M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. Freeze the motion of the Nikon N65/N65QD can determine various exposure factors. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You... set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Lets you determine depth of the in which the camera automatically controls various exposure ...
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... Continuous mode (P. 38) Use this mode. Suitable for subjects with this mode to take portraits. • Point-and-shoot exposure mode 8: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. moving subjects.
... Continuous mode (P. 38) Use this mode. Suitable for subjects with this mode to take portraits. • Point-and-shoot exposure mode 8: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. moving subjects.
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.. ", ,, ' - 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is off (page 16). 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). • With CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). .4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26). 12
.. ", ,, ' - 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is off (page 16). 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). • With CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). .4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26). 12
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appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32). 8 Film starts to 8 (AUTO mode) (page 28). 6 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). 7 Confirm focus indicator. 5 Set the exposure mode dial to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 33). ~ 0 __J @ B --- @ ~ AUTO EH3 (36] 13
appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32). 8 Film starts to 8 (AUTO mode) (page 28). 6 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). 7 Confirm focus indicator. 5 Set the exposure mode dial to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 33). ~ 0 __J @ B --- @ ~ AUTO EH3 (36] 13
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..., especially when traveling. • For the number of the same brand . NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of EEl and poles may damage the camera. e • Incorrect positioning of children's reach. Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 110. 16 Always use fresh batteries...
..., especially when traveling. • For the number of the same brand . NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of EEl and poles may damage the camera. e • Incorrect positioning of children's reach. Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 110. 16 Always use fresh batteries...
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... power. ~ appears: Batteries are exhausted. -- - - -- - ---~- 3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with batteries installed, the frame counter display remains on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off 5 sec. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off with the ~~ indication. ~ B - B -/F-~ - - '@ ~ EJ AUTO ["J [ • Lightly...
... power. ~ appears: Batteries are exhausted. -- - - -- - ---~- 3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with batteries installed, the frame counter display remains on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off 5 sec. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off with the ~~ indication. ~ B - B -/F-~ - - '@ ~ EJ AUTO ["J [ • Lightly...
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...the lens type. Unlike other than G-type (Illustration is not set to minimum. 2 Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens CD CPU Nikkor lens @ G-type Nikkor lens 1other than G-type) Position lens in the LCD panel and ...viewfinder and the shutter cannot be selected from camera body. aperture should be released . 18 With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring @G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type ...
...the lens type. Unlike other than G-type (Illustration is not set to minimum. 2 Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens CD CPU Nikkor lens @ G-type Nikkor lens 1other than G-type) Position lens in the LCD panel and ...viewfinder and the shutter cannot be selected from camera body. aperture should be released . 18 With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring @G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type ...
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... without a lens attached , be sure to utilize all of this camera's functions. (See page 88 for a non-CPU lens. or G-type AF Nikkor lens to attach the supplied body cap (page 3), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be released (except in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter ...cannot be used.) NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to detach the lens. i~f w IE • Push and hold the lens...
... without a lens attached , be sure to utilize all of this camera's functions. (See page 88 for a non-CPU lens. or G-type AF Nikkor lens to attach the supplied body cap (page 3), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be released (except in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter ...cannot be used.) NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to detach the lens. i~f w IE • Push and hold the lens...
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...film leader across to the first frame. Do not touch the shutter curtains with no slack. Turn the power switch on , open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film. • Film cartridge can be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Turn the power switch on ...and load DX-coded film. Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to red index mark. • Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark . ...
...film leader across to the first frame. Do not touch the shutter curtains with no slack. Turn the power switch on , open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film. • Film cartridge can be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Turn the power switch on ...and load DX-coded film. Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to red index mark. • Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark . ...
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...available exposures on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to ISO 100 with this camera since an infrared sensor is set to the first frame. • When E,.,. Open Q the camera back again and reload film. • Frame number display remains when the power ...if switch is not properly installed. w a: A. - - - - - -~ - - ~ 3 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. Film automatically advances to the first frame. :~S FS.6 B ---rn AUTO E::3 ( • When : appears on the film roll and film speed...
...available exposures on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to ISO 100 with this camera since an infrared sensor is set to the first frame. • When E,.,. Open Q the camera back again and reload film. • Frame number display remains when the power ...if switch is not properly installed. w a: A. - - - - - -~ - - ~ 3 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. Film automatically advances to the first frame. :~S FS.6 B ---rn AUTO E::3 ( • When : appears on the film roll and film speed...
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... blinking. • Date cannot be set correct date/time after 49). • To change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the ADJUST button down for the camera body. When the imprinting on the photo appears faded and/or the display of the date or time displays. This... camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up from the batteries required for more than 1 sec. • Push SELECT button until the numbers ...
... blinking. • Date cannot be set correct date/time after 49). • To change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the ADJUST button down for the camera body. When the imprinting on the photo appears faded and/or the display of the date or time displays. This... camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up from the batteries required for more than 1 sec. • Push SELECT button until the numbers ...
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If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For " Notes on Batteries", see page 98.) 23 NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children 's reach . • Changing battery for"imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting and then remove the used battery. • Use a pointed object to remove the battery. Attach the battery chamber cover. Z o ~ a: ~ aw : Il. 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up.
If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For " Notes on Batteries", see page 98.) 23 NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children 's reach . • Changing battery for"imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting and then remove the used battery. • Use a pointed object to remove the battery. Attach the battery chamber cover. Z o ~ a: ~ aw : Il. 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up.
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Make sure to the next frame. Before Lightly pressing pressing • When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 30). • Lightly pressing the shutter ...release button activates the indications in picture blur. NOTE: Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in the LCD panel and viewfinder (for the exposure meter.) Lightly Fully pressing depressing Fully ...
Make sure to the next frame. Before Lightly pressing pressing • When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 30). • Lightly pressing the shutter ...release button activates the indications in picture blur. NOTE: Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in the LCD panel and viewfinder (for the exposure meter.) Lightly Fully pressing depressing Fully ...
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W Il 26 If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus is achieved , camera automatically focuses on and set to AF. 1 Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for easy operation, making it clicks into position . • ... manually when the focus mode selector is set to ~ (AUTO mode, page 51) or to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except ~ Close-Up mode), the N65/N65QD automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the subject located closest to switch the focus area. (c:\ =~ () = Ie'S fS.6 ~ rml...
W Il 26 If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus is achieved , camera automatically focuses on and set to AF. 1 Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for easy operation, making it clicks into position . • ... manually when the focus mode selector is set to ~ (AUTO mode, page 51) or to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except ~ Close-Up mode), the N65/N65QD automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the subject located closest to switch the focus area. (c:\ =~ () = Ie'S fS.6 ~ rml...