Instruction Manual
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... than Nikon brand accessories. Main features of the F65/F65D: • Exposure mode dial makes operation simple and intuitive, so great pictures are a snap in clear focus and eliminates unintended blurring. • The auto pop-up Speedlight, featuring Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, throws just the right light on a scene to make the shot look beautiful and natural. • Crisp, precise film advance and shutter release assure...
... than Nikon brand accessories. Main features of the F65/F65D: • Exposure mode dial makes operation simple and intuitive, so great pictures are a snap in clear focus and eliminates unintended blurring. • The auto pop-up Speedlight, featuring Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, throws just the right light on a scene to make the shot look beautiful and natural. • Crisp, precise film advance and shutter release assure...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 46-47 AF-Assist Illuminator 48-49 Focus Lock ...50 Shooting in Each Exposure 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...
... 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 46-47 AF-Assist Illuminator 48-49 Focus Lock ...50 Shooting in Each Exposure 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...
Instruction Manual
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... camera. M appears: Batteries are exhausted. Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you release your finger from shutter release button after taking the picture.) M blinks: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. 1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.) 1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. • When replacing batteries, be shot...
... camera. M appears: Batteries are exhausted. Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you release your finger from shutter release button after taking the picture.) M blinks: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. 1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.) 1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. • When replacing batteries, be shot...
Instruction Manual
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... film roll and film speed through the film confirmation window. • Infrared films cannot be loaded properly. • Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is off. NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. 3 Load Film Turn the power switch on , open the camera back by aligning the film leader to the red index mark; Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame. 1 Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film...
... film roll and film speed through the film confirmation window. • Infrared films cannot be loaded properly. • Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is off. NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. 3 Load Film Turn the power switch on , open the camera back by aligning the film leader to the red index mark; Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame. 1 Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film...
Instruction Manual
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... viewfinder (for approx. 5 sec. Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly. 24 BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for the inexperienced beginner. Lightly Fully pressing depressing NOTE: Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in this section are as follows: Lens attached Focus mode D-type AF Nikkor AF (autofocus) Focus area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* Exposure mode AUTO mode (a) Flash sync mode...
... viewfinder (for approx. 5 sec. Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly. 24 BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for the inexperienced beginner. Lightly Fully pressing depressing NOTE: Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in this section are as follows: Lens attached Focus mode D-type AF Nikkor AF (autofocus) Focus area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* Exposure mode AUTO mode (a) Flash sync mode...
Instruction Manual
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... the shutter release opportunity. Your close pictures of fast-moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using other settings, such as flowers or insects. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you to easily choose proper exposure controls by the flash, and the background. See page 46 for general shooting. or Gtype Nikkor lens (the 3D Matrix Meter...
... the shutter release opportunity. Your close pictures of fast-moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using other settings, such as flowers or insects. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you to easily choose proper exposure controls by the flash, and the background. See page 46 for general shooting. or Gtype Nikkor lens (the 3D Matrix Meter...
Instruction Manual
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... not recommended for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to focus using a zoom lens, use a tripod. • Use of the lens in taking a picture of people. Useful in use a tripod. • Dynamic AF Mode and centre focus area are recommended. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is in focus. / blinks: Unable to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button. • Centre the focus brackets on your...
... not recommended for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to focus using a zoom lens, use a tripod. • Use of the lens in taking a picture of people. Useful in use a tripod. • Dynamic AF Mode and centre focus area are recommended. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is in focus. / blinks: Unable to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button. • Centre the focus brackets on your...
Instruction Manual
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... Focus lock (page 50). Night Scene mode captures all the lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject and background. Shooting with Vari-Program-continued g: Sports Continuous mode Use this mode for data imprinting are recommended. • Use of the imprinted date/time on the film. immediately after the shutter is released (when film is recommended. • To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. • To cancel flash, set date and time. 1 Push MODE button...
... Focus lock (page 50). Night Scene mode captures all the lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject and background. Shooting with Vari-Program-continued g: Sports Continuous mode Use this mode for data imprinting are recommended. • Use of the imprinted date/time on the film. immediately after the shutter is released (when film is recommended. • To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. • To cancel flash, set date and time. 1 Push MODE button...
Instruction Manual
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...; Focus lock cannot be used in g Sports Continuous mode. • Focus is not locked with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set to its minimum (largest f-number). When the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to fire. NOTE: Minimum aperture with a moving , remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again. 2 Confirm focus indicator /, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot...
...; Focus lock cannot be used in g Sports Continuous mode. • Focus is not locked with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set to its minimum (largest f-number). When the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to fire. NOTE: Minimum aperture with a moving , remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again. 2 Confirm focus indicator /, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot...
Instruction Manual
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... is not set the aperture ring of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). Difference between a (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Multi Program, you can change the exposure mode, turn off the power switch, or use Flexible...
... is not set the aperture ring of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). Difference between a (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Multi Program, you can change the exposure mode, turn off the power switch, or use Flexible...
Instruction Manual
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... shoot. • When the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder.) • HI: Select higher shutter speed. If the warning indication still remains on , use an ND filter. • Lo: Select slower shutter speed. DETAILED OPERATION 54 55 the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling --, -blinks and the shutter locks. Check point • If -- (Long Time exposure...
... shoot. • When the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder.) • HI: Select higher shutter speed. If the warning indication still remains on , use an ND filter. • Lo: Select slower shutter speed. DETAILED OPERATION 54 55 the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling --, -blinks and the shutter locks. Check point • If -- (Long Time exposure...
Instruction Manual
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... lens such as D- 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. When the lens is not set the aperture ring of field (page 74), you lightly press the shutter release button. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). Large aperture f/2.8 1 Set the exposure mode dial to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure...
... lens such as D- 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. When the lens is not set the aperture ring of field (page 74), you lightly press the shutter release button. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). Large aperture f/2.8 1 Set the exposure mode dial to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure...
Instruction Manual
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... viewfinder. NOTE: Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set in Manual exposure mode. 59 DETAILED OPERATION With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can only be used in Manual exposure mode. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M. • Metering system automatically switches to its minimum (largest f-number). Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued M: Manual Enables you lightly press the shutter release button. When the lens is not available with the lens aperture ring. The electronic analog exposure display blinks...
... viewfinder. NOTE: Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set in Manual exposure mode. 59 DETAILED OPERATION With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can only be used in Manual exposure mode. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M. • Metering system automatically switches to its minimum (largest f-number). Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued M: Manual Enables you lightly press the shutter release button. When the lens is not available with the lens aperture ring. The electronic analog exposure display blinks...
Instruction Manual
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..., changing the exposure mode also cancels the Exposure Compensation. (Turning the power switch off in a AUTO or M exposure mode. 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • To cancel Exposure Compensation, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the ∆ button to reset the compensation value to the - Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec. Continuous exposure is set Long Time (Time) exposure. Note that exposure mode. Exposure Compensation set in...
..., changing the exposure mode also cancels the Exposure Compensation. (Turning the power switch off in a AUTO or M exposure mode. 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • To cancel Exposure Compensation, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the ∆ button to reset the compensation value to the - Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec. Continuous exposure is set Long Time (Time) exposure. Note that exposure mode. Exposure Compensation set in...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed and aperture values are performed in that order while the blinking electronic analog exposure display shows the correct, under -2 EV. • If the end of the film roll is reached during bracketing, the remaining shots can be taken after new film has been loaded. For example, this is useful in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released. Check points • Auto Exposure Bracketing cannot be set...
... shutter speed and aperture values are performed in that order while the blinking electronic analog exposure display shows the correct, under -2 EV. • If the end of the film roll is reached during bracketing, the remaining shots can be taken after new film has been loaded. For example, this is useful in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released. Check points • Auto Exposure Bracketing cannot be set...
Instruction Manual
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... lenses, the vibration reduction function when shutter release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the flash is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • The shutter cannot be released unless fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • fi in the viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. s d Automatically set 38 38 52 54 56 Desired setting*3 58 *1 Shutter speed is turned on the ISO speed of the film in use and aperture setting. P Automatically set...
... lenses, the vibration reduction function when shutter release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the flash is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • The shutter cannot be released unless fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • fi in the viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. s d Automatically set 38 38 52 54 56 Desired setting*3 58 *1 Shutter speed is turned on the ISO speed of the film in use and aperture setting. P Automatically set...
Instruction Manual
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...-CPU lens, 89, set the exposure mode 90 to M and set the aperture with old batteries. o-- Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before changing batteries and insert the batteries with ´ and ‰ ends positioned correctly. • Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of children's reach. exposure mode to start film rewind again. and frame counter blink - • Batteries are • Replace batteries with new ones. batteries and turn the power on Batteries...
...-CPU lens, 89, set the exposure mode 90 to M and set the aperture with old batteries. o-- Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before changing batteries and insert the batteries with ´ and ‰ ends positioned correctly. • Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of children's reach. exposure mode to start film rewind again. and frame counter blink - • Batteries are • Replace batteries with new ones. batteries and turn the power on Batteries...
Instruction Manual
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...; Release shutter again. number). (If the warning indication remains after film cartridge. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. 101 MISCELLANEOUS Err blinks Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page -- to perform Long Time Exposure. • Select shutter speed other than sync speed is set during Long Time exposure • Cancel the -- after 77, 84 confirming focus distance, aperture...
...; Release shutter again. number). (If the warning indication remains after film cartridge. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. 101 MISCELLANEOUS Err blinks Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page -- to perform Long Time Exposure. • Select shutter speed other than sync speed is set during Long Time exposure • Cancel the -- after 77, 84 confirming focus distance, aperture...
Instruction Manual
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... Scene mode) ¡: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) ™: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF Nikkor other than D- see chart on a moving (including directional information). • Single Servo AF (focus is locked when the subject is in dioptre adjustment (-1.5 to +0.8m-1) Eyepoint 17mm (at -1.0m-1) Focusing screen B-type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets Viewfinder...
... Scene mode) ¡: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) ™: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF Nikkor other than D- see chart on a moving (including directional information). • Single Servo AF (focus is locked when the subject is in dioptre adjustment (-1.5 to +0.8m-1) Eyepoint 17mm (at -1.0m-1) Focusing screen B-type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets Viewfinder...
Instruction Manual
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... the shutter release button; operating distance: approx. 5m directly in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL Auto Flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically controlled; with 24-exposure film Multiple Exposure Selectable in P, S, A, M LCD panel information Shutter speed, aperture, Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer, remote control Date/time...
... the shutter release button; operating distance: approx. 5m directly in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL Auto Flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically controlled; with 24-exposure film Multiple Exposure Selectable in P, S, A, M LCD panel information Shutter speed, aperture, Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer, remote control Date/time...