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... Take trial shots before using it is used with Nikon brand accessories. 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...
... Take trial shots before using it is used with Nikon brand accessories. 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...
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... ...2-3 Nomenclature 6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting Immediately 12-13 PREPARATION 15-24 1. Load Film 20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Release Shutter 32-33 Using Built-In Speedlight 34-35 Shooting with Vari-Program... 36-38 Imprinting Date/Time (F65D only 39 Self-Timer Operation 40-41 About Metering Systems and Exposure 42 4 DETAILED OPERATION 43-73 Focus Mode 44-45 Focus Area 46...
... ...2-3 Nomenclature 6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting Immediately 12-13 PREPARATION 15-24 1. Load Film 20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Release Shutter 32-33 Using Built-In Speedlight 34-35 Shooting with Vari-Program... 36-38 Imprinting Date/Time (F65D only 39 Self-Timer Operation 40-41 About Metering Systems and Exposure 42 4 DETAILED OPERATION 43-73 Focus Mode 44-45 Focus Area 46...
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...F65 differs from the F65D. • F65D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. Date/time display LCD 1 ' 5 2. : Year indicator 3. ADJUST button: Push to be adjusted. 3 7 -5. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to adjust 4 date/time. 7 when data is the F65D. The camera... lamp (P. 79) 6 Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (F65D only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16) * Illustration shown is imprinted...
...F65 differs from the F65D. • F65D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. Date/time display LCD 1 ' 5 2. : Year indicator 3. ADJUST button: Push to be adjusted. 3 7 -5. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to adjust 4 date/time. 7 when data is the F65D. The camera... lamp (P. 79) 6 Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (F65D only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16) * Illustration shown is imprinted...
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...take pictures of distant scenes. Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can determine various exposure factors. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Suitable for subjects with this mode to take ...-close pictures of subjects such as Flexible Program (page 53) or Exposure Compensation (page 61) are set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. The other section is the user-controlled exposure mode with unique effects. 10 h: Night Scene mode (P. 38)...
...take pictures of distant scenes. Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can determine various exposure factors. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Suitable for subjects with this mode to take ...-close pictures of subjects such as Flexible Program (page 53) or Exposure Compensation (page 61) are set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. The other section is the user-controlled exposure mode with unique effects. 10 h: Night Scene mode (P. 38)...
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PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F65D only) • About shutter release button 14 15
PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F65D only) • About shutter release button 14 15
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... clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on the LCD becomes faint or disappears, this indicates low battery power. 4 Set Date and Time (F65D only) This camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up . To set date, select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year.... • Each time you to remove the battery. 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with ´ side facing up from the batteries required for the camera body. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on the photo appears faded and/or the display of children's reach.
... clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on the LCD becomes faint or disappears, this indicates low battery power. 4 Set Date and Time (F65D only) This camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up . To set date, select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year.... • Each time you to remove the battery. 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with ´ side facing up from the batteries required for the camera body. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on the photo appears faded and/or the display of children's reach.
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..., building windows. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets For example, when ... the main subject is set to a (AUTO mode, page 51) or 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 and set to turn the focus mode selector until it unnecessary to any...
..., building windows. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets For example, when ... the main subject is set to a (AUTO mode, page 51) or 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 and set to turn the focus mode selector until it unnecessary to any...
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...Matrix Meter employed in the F65/F65D uses a six-segment sensor to take sports pictures. See each exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with Closest-Subject Priority. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. g Sports Continuous mode P. 38 Use this camera. This mode captures all...mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode with various types of subjects or shooting situations. You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. M Manual P. 58 Shutter speed and aperture are indicated in extremely complex lighting conditions. The microcomputer ...
...Matrix Meter employed in the F65/F65D uses a six-segment sensor to take sports pictures. See each exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with Closest-Subject Priority. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. g Sports Continuous mode P. 38 Use this camera. This mode captures all...mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode with various types of subjects or shooting situations. You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. M Manual P. 58 Shutter speed and aperture are indicated in extremely complex lighting conditions. The microcomputer ...
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... position. Select -- -- -- (no imprint) to three sec. In Sports Continuous mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the film. See page 22 to set date and time. 1 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year ...Flash Cancel fl (page 79) or close the built-in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button. 38 Imprinting Date/Time (F65D only) You can imprint the following date information on the picture. blinks for stop-action photography. It may be difficult to read against ...
... position. Select -- -- -- (no imprint) to three sec. In Sports Continuous mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the film. See page 22 to set date and time. 1 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year ...Flash Cancel fl (page 79) or close the built-in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button. 38 Imprinting Date/Time (F65D only) You can imprint the following date information on the picture. blinks for stop-action photography. It may be difficult to read against ...
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... set to other than Manual and Centre-Weighted Metering is not uniform. With the F65/F65D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you can ... Manual exposure mode. With CentreWeighted Metering, most of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F65/F65D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is controlled by the six-...
... set to other than Manual and Centre-Weighted Metering is not uniform. With the F65/F65D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you can ... Manual exposure mode. With CentreWeighted Metering, most of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F65/F65D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is controlled by the six-...
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... released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder; The shutter can be confirmed with / indication in the viewfinder. Also, F65/F65D will continue to Continuous Servo AF. • Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is available with your...Lock-On™ Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject even if some other than AF Nikkor (page 89) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 50). With a moving (including ...
... released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder; The shutter can be confirmed with / indication in the viewfinder. Also, F65/F65D will continue to Continuous Servo AF. • Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is available with your...Lock-On™ Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject even if some other than AF Nikkor (page 89) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 50). With a moving (including ...
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When the lens is not set the aperture ring of the F65/F65D's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as ... with Slow Sync flash and Rear-Curtain Sync flash cannot be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- The camera automatically controls exposure. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). 1 Set the exposure mode dial to a. • With ...in Speedlight automatically pops up to -subject distance. If you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to fire. Recommended for beginner SLR camera users. • a (AUTO mode) can be used . To lock focus on the subject and...
When the lens is not set the aperture ring of the F65/F65D's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as ... with Slow Sync flash and Rear-Curtain Sync flash cannot be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- The camera automatically controls exposure. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). 1 Set the exposure mode dial to a. • With ...in Speedlight automatically pops up to -subject distance. If you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to fire. Recommended for beginner SLR camera users. • a (AUTO mode) can be used . To lock focus on the subject and...
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...the rubber eyecup again after removing eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "K DK-16" stamp is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. and frame number will blink in the frame counter. (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter ...roll, press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. to suit their vision. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F65/F65D enables near- Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of the finder dioptre is -1.5m-1 to rewind or film rewind ...
...the rubber eyecup again after removing eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "K DK-16" stamp is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. and frame number will blink in the frame counter. (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter ...roll, press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. to suit their vision. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F65/F65D enables near- Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of the finder dioptre is -1.5m-1 to rewind or film rewind ...
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... subject. 76 Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe • Ready-light • When using built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight set to the accessory shoe of the F65/F65D without a cord. SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to TTL or..., SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached. 77 Speedlight Built-In Speedlight and 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 the flash sync modes. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash...
... subject. 76 Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe • Ready-light • When using built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight set to the accessory shoe of the F65/F65D without a cord. SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to TTL or..., SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached. 77 Speedlight Built-In Speedlight and 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 the flash sync modes. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash...
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...Speedlight is in h Night Scene mode) to bring out background details using all of subject. • With Slow Sync and Red-Eye Reduction with the F65/F65D. for approx. 1 sec. in the up position. before the flash fires in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. • When Red-Eye ... mode. Set the Flash Cancel before the flash fires. Flash Cancel cannot be selected in h Night Scene mode, Auto- Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released. (Red-Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is automatically set...
...Speedlight is in h Night Scene mode) to bring out background details using all of subject. • With Slow Sync and Red-Eye Reduction with the F65/F65D. for approx. 1 sec. in the up position. before the flash fires in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. • When Red-Eye ... mode. Set the Flash Cancel before the flash fires. Flash Cancel cannot be selected in h Night Scene mode, Auto- Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released. (Red-Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is automatically set...
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... manufacturers other modes are listed in the following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F65/F65D (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses ...TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000) ... Set exposure mode to Manual with a non-CPU lens. (When other than Nikon are attached, the built-in Speedlight may not pop up all the way (with...
... manufacturers other modes are listed in the following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F65/F65D (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses ...TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000) ... Set exposure mode to Manual with a non-CPU lens. (When other than Nikon are attached, the built-in Speedlight may not pop up all the way (with...
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... Continuous mode remains the same [as that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may occur when shooting a subject against bright light...30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Both Diffuser SG-1 and SG-2 can also be used to the F65/F65D, can be used when you actually look... A variety of optional accessories, including power source and Speedlight is available for the F65/F65D. The camera body fits inside the case with AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D IF or smaller lens attached....
... Continuous mode remains the same [as that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may occur when shooting a subject against bright light...30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Both Diffuser SG-1 and SG-2 can also be used to the F65/F65D, can be used when you actually look... A variety of optional accessories, including power source and Speedlight is available for the F65/F65D. The camera body fits inside the case with AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D IF or smaller lens attached....
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...in S or M picture. (Shutter speed mode. In each of these cases, to static electricity, the F65/F65D's microcomputer may turn the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. HI appears HI appears...when E blinks when • Film remains in the • Remove the film 33 exposure meter exposure meter camera after 77, 84 confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range. subject is set to take a ... warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre.
...in S or M picture. (Shutter speed mode. In each of these cases, to static electricity, the F65/F65D's microcomputer may turn the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. HI appears HI appears...when E blinks when • Film remains in the • Remove the film 33 exposure meter exposure meter camera after 77, 84 confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range. subject is set to take a ... warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre.
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...called maximum aperture and the largest f-number is performed with the F65/F65D, the exposure metering range is strongly backlit, exposure compensation enables you to intentionally compensate the standard exposure value measured by the camera to use of the exposure meter. and G-type AF Nikkor)... over which a flash can be selected in 1/2 steps is controlled by the effective aperture opening. The camera can effectively provide light. Three shots with the F65/F65D. Close-up subjects will require lower (to minimum) output, while more distant subjects will require more light...
...called maximum aperture and the largest f-number is performed with the F65/F65D, the exposure metering range is strongly backlit, exposure compensation enables you to intentionally compensate the standard exposure value measured by the camera to use of the exposure meter. and G-type AF Nikkor)... over which a flash can be selected in 1/2 steps is controlled by the effective aperture opening. The camera can effectively provide light. Three shots with the F65/F65D. Close-up subjects will require lower (to minimum) output, while more distant subjects will require more light...
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...ISO film speed The international standard for flash photography. Flash shooting in a flash-illuminated subject against a dark background. In 35mm-format cameras, lenses with RearCurtain Sync is twice as sensitive as a lens hood or filter. Lenses which allow the user to the...light flow. (See "Front-Curtain Sync".) Slow Sync A flash technique for illustrating the movement of a stream of light. The F65/F65D's Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range down to -subject distance for representing film sensitivity. Vignetting Progressively diminished ...
...ISO film speed The international standard for flash photography. Flash shooting in a flash-illuminated subject against a dark background. In 35mm-format cameras, lenses with RearCurtain Sync is twice as sensitive as a lens hood or filter. Lenses which allow the user to the...light flow. (See "Front-Curtain Sync".) Slow Sync A flash technique for illustrating the movement of a stream of light. The F65/F65D's Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range down to -subject distance for representing film sensitivity. Vignetting Progressively diminished ...