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Main features of your camera correctly The Nikon F65/F65D's performance has been optimised for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F65/F65D's components. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67) * Remove this manual handy. We recommend that you keep this cover...
Main features of your camera correctly The Nikon F65/F65D's performance has been optimised for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F65/F65D's components. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67) * Remove this manual handy. We recommend that you keep this cover...
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... Mode 51-60 AUTO mode 51 Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program 52-53 Shutter-Priority Auto 54-55 Aperture-Priority Auto 56-57 Manual ...58-60 Exposure Compensation 61 Auto Exposure Bracketing 62-63 Multiple Exposure 64-65 Film Rewind ...66 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories 67 ...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 106-110 Index ...112-113 5 Load Film 20-21...
... Mode 51-60 AUTO mode 51 Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program 52-53 Shutter-Priority Auto 54-55 Aperture-Priority Auto 56-57 Manual ...58-60 Exposure Compensation 61 Auto Exposure Bracketing 62-63 Multiple Exposure 64-65 Film Rewind ...66 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories 67 ...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 106-110 Index ...112-113 5 Load Film 20-21...
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... mode to accentuate your main subject. Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can determine various exposure factors. Freeze the motion of the in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings. • User-controlled exposure mode P: Auto-Multi Program ... (P. 54) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects. 10 h: Night Scene mode (P. 38) Use this mode to take portraits. M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. Suitable for...
... mode to accentuate your main subject. Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can determine various exposure factors. Freeze the motion of the in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings. • User-controlled exposure mode P: Auto-Multi Program ... (P. 54) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects. 10 h: Night Scene mode (P. 38) Use this mode to take portraits. M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. Suitable for...
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... aperture ring (other than G-type) Position lens in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be selected from camera body. or G-type AF Nikkor lens to the camera body. See page 90 for Lens Compatibility.) • Make sure to turn the lens clockwise to its minimum and lock. ... camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) And then, set the lens aperture to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, ƒEE blinks in Manual exposure mode). When camera ...
... aperture ring (other than G-type) Position lens in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be selected from camera body. or G-type AF Nikkor lens to the camera body. See page 90 for Lens Compatibility.) • Make sure to turn the lens clockwise to its minimum and lock. ... camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) And then, set the lens aperture to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, ƒEE blinks in Manual exposure mode). When camera ...
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...the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus is achieved, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a ...selector until it unnecessary to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F65/F65D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on a different subject located at...: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is wearing clothing the same colour as expected in a forest. ...
...the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus is achieved, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a ...selector until it unnecessary to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F65/F65D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on a different subject located at...: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is wearing clothing the same colour as expected in a forest. ...
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... Continuous mode P. 38 Use this mode for general shooting. S Shutter-Priority Auto P. 54 You set manually. Long Time exposure is blurred to accentuate your main subject. This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in the LCD panel and viewfinder. • When the exposure mode is set to...speed or blur the subject using other settings, such as flowers or insects. Matrix Metering (page 42) The Matrix Meter employed in the F65/F65D uses a six-segment sensor to freely take sports pictures. h Night Scene mode P. 38 Use this mode to take pictures, concentrating...
... Continuous mode P. 38 Use this mode for general shooting. S Shutter-Priority Auto P. 54 You set manually. Long Time exposure is blurred to accentuate your main subject. This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in the LCD panel and viewfinder. • When the exposure mode is set to...speed or blur the subject using other settings, such as flowers or insects. Matrix Metering (page 42) The Matrix Meter employed in the F65/F65D uses a six-segment sensor to freely take sports pictures. h Night Scene mode P. 38 Use this mode to take pictures, concentrating...
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...picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V .../red-eye reduction lamp lights for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with autofocus). • ...
...picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V .../red-eye reduction lamp lights for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with autofocus). • ...
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...is not uniform. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 54), you... Centre-Weighted Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode. With the F65/F65D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set both shutter speed and aperture. Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F65/F65D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the shutter speed and aperture....
...is not uniform. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 54), you... Centre-Weighted Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode. With the F65/F65D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set both shutter speed and aperture. Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F65/F65D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the shutter speed and aperture....
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... the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 104) is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. Also, F65/F65D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On...to M. Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camera. • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses...
... the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 104) is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. Also, F65/F65D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On...to M. Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camera. • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses...
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... is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button to... Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is automatically selected. • Dynamic AF Mode Focus is obtained at the selected focus area when using the manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder (page 45). • Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button changes the display as the shutter...
... is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button to... Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is automatically selected. • Dynamic AF Mode Focus is obtained at the selected focus area when using the manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder (page 45). • Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button changes the display as the shutter...
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...recommended indication fi blinks in Each Exposure Mode-continued Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to S. by rotating the Command Dial. When the lens is not set to its minimum (largest f-...with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.) • HI: Select higher shutter speed. S: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set the aperture ring of a fastmoving subject; Shooting in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Slow shutter speed ...
...recommended indication fi blinks in Each Exposure Mode-continued Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to S. by rotating the Command Dial. When the lens is not set to its minimum (largest f-...with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.) • HI: Select higher shutter speed. S: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set the aperture ring of a fastmoving subject; Shooting in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Slow shutter speed ...
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... by rotating the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • When the subject is not set to its minimum (largest f-number). The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page... 84). • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can sharpen the background and foreground, or blur the background. Large aperture f/2.8 1 Set the exposure mode dial to maximum) manually. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). 57 DETAILED OPERATION
... by rotating the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • When the subject is not set to its minimum (largest f-number). The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page... 84). • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can sharpen the background and foreground, or blur the background. Large aperture f/2.8 1 Set the exposure mode dial to maximum) manually. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). 57 DETAILED OPERATION
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...by adjusting the exposure. The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is not set in Manual exposure mode. 59 DETAILED OPERATION With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can produce...the lens is not available with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set the aperture ring of the scene. Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in Manual exposure mode. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M. • Metering system automatically switches to CentreWeighted from Matrix in...
...by adjusting the exposure. The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is not set in Manual exposure mode. 59 DETAILED OPERATION With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can produce...the lens is not available with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set the aperture ring of the scene. Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in Manual exposure mode. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M. • Metering system automatically switches to CentreWeighted from Matrix in...
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...8226; Shutter speed and aperture in Auto-Multi Program, aperture in Shutter-Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode are bracketed. • In any of several shots with the Exposure Compensation values. Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure ...Bracketing allows you turn the power switch off . For example, this is useful in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is minimal. 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing...
...8226; Shutter speed and aperture in Auto-Multi Program, aperture in Shutter-Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode are bracketed. • In any of several shots with the Exposure Compensation values. Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure ...Bracketing allows you turn the power switch off . For example, this is useful in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is minimal. 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing...
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Program, Auto-Multi Program or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture controlled in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. You can be released (i.e. NOTE: Before using remote control When using the remote control for the first time, make ...photograph. Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of field with this camera. Depth-of-Field Preview Electronic preview function is available with the given aperture can be confirmed. 68 Remote Control Operation (optional) Use the...
Program, Auto-Multi Program or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture controlled in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. You can be released (i.e. NOTE: Before using remote control When using the remote control for the first time, make ...photograph. Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of field with this camera. Depth-of-Field Preview Electronic preview function is available with the given aperture can be confirmed. 68 Remote Control Operation (optional) Use the...
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...TTL Flash Modes • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of the F65/F65D without a cord. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is.... • Accessory shoe • An optional Speedlight, i.e. In P (Auto-Multi Program), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto) or M (Manual) exposure mode, when the subject is dark or backlit, flash recommended indication fi blinks in your subject's eyes. When the shutter is achieved-based on...
...TTL Flash Modes • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of the F65/F65D without a cord. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is.... • Accessory shoe • An optional Speedlight, i.e. In P (Auto-Multi Program), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto) or M (Manual) exposure mode, when the subject is dark or backlit, flash recommended indication fi blinks in your subject's eyes. When the shutter is achieved-based on...
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...the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not be used in Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Use of 30 sec., 1 sec. Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released. (Red-Eye Reduction is not recommended in h Night Scene...for approx. 1 sec. in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program. in h Night Scene mode) to cancel the flash and have the photograph exposed only with the F65/F65D. Set Flash Cancel when you want to bring out background details using all of people or animals. Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync...
...the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not be used in Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Use of 30 sec., 1 sec. Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released. (Red-Eye Reduction is not recommended in h Night Scene...for approx. 1 sec. in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program. in h Night Scene mode) to cancel the flash and have the photograph exposed only with the F65/F65D. Set Flash Cancel when you want to bring out background details using all of people or animals. Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync...
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...Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode: SLOW SLOW * * , is attached. 1 In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, release the built-in Speedlight by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the ± flash sync button. • Matrix Balanced Fill...is ready to fire, fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on page 86). • In a (AUTO mode) or Auto-Multi Program exposure mode, the camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed. Using Built-In Speedlight ...
...Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode: SLOW SLOW * * , is attached. 1 In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, release the built-in Speedlight by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the ± flash sync button. • Matrix Balanced Fill...is ready to fire, fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on page 86). • In a (AUTO mode) or Auto-Multi Program exposure mode, the camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed. Using Built-In Speedlight ...
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... release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the flash is dark, the AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on ). In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table on the ISO speed of the film in the LCD panel. *3 Flash...
... release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the flash is dark, the AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on ). In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table on the ISO speed of the film in the LCD panel. *3 Flash...