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... only 39 Self-Timer Operation 40-41 About Metering Systems and Exposure 42 4 Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Load Film 20-21 4. Mount Lens 18-19 3. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Focus Mode to 3 28-29 3. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2.
... only 39 Self-Timer Operation 40-41 About Metering Systems and Exposure 42 4 Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Load Film 20-21 4. Mount Lens 18-19 3. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Focus Mode to 3 28-29 3. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2.
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... Distance Range 84 Usable Lenses with Built-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...
... Distance Range 84 Usable Lenses with Built-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...
Instruction Manual
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...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 ...) 6 Multiple Exposure (P. 64)! Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release 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...
...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 ...) 6 Multiple Exposure (P. 64)! Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release 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...
Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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" .' ;.1') ~... .. • . . _ ,,~ ... • . , -. ~ . '~'I 00 .... ... pr:. 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 (N65QD only) • About shutter release button r I --'" ~~""": . ~ Or ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ • .... \ P ...". ..
" .' ;.1') ~... .. • . . _ ,,~ ... • . , -. ~ . '~'I 00 .... ... pr:. 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 (N65QD only) • About shutter release button r I --'" ~~""": . ~ Or ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ • .... \ P ...". ..
Instruction Manual
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i , ~ -- -.- - -- -- •• _- ... • Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. CDCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is turned on, FEE blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch...
i , ~ -- -.- - -- -- •• _- ... • Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. CDCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is turned on, FEE blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch...
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... power switch is turned on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button .) z Q 3 Detaching the lens. or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all of this camera's functions. (See page 88 for a non-CPU lens. See page 90 for Lens Compatibility.) • Make sure...
... power switch is turned on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button .) z Q 3 Detaching the lens. or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all of this camera's functions. (See page 88 for a non-CPU lens. See page 90 for Lens Compatibility.) • Make sure...
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Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Lens attached D-type AF Nikkor Focus mode AF (autofocus) Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* ...
Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Lens attached D-type AF Nikkor Focus mode AF (autofocus) Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* ...
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... mode 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 AF. If the subject moves from the ... Make sure to switch the focus area. (c:\ =~ () = Ie'S fS.6 ~ rml[ 1,AUTO .... NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is achieved , camera automatically focuses on and set to any of five focus areas (page 46). W Il 26 1 Set focus mode to AF...
... mode 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 AF. If the subject moves from the ... Make sure to switch the focus area. (c:\ =~ () = Ie'S fS.6 ~ rml[ 1,AUTO .... NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is achieved , camera automatically focuses on and set to any of five focus areas (page 46). W Il 26 1 Set focus mode to AF...
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...reference page for operating instructions and details. 28 y~, type Nikkor lens (the 3D Matrix Meter is performed}-and makes the calculations ...• Check if the AF Area mode is set to achieve superior metering results even in the N65/ N65QD uses a six-segment sensor to Dynamic AF Mode with various types of subjects or shooting situations.... Matrix Metering (page 42) The Matrix Meter employed in extremely complex lighting conditions. This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in all the exposure settings Set exposure mode to 8 (AUTO mode). -1ml:---" ...
...reference page for operating instructions and details. 28 y~, type Nikkor lens (the 3D Matrix Meter is performed}-and makes the calculations ...• Check if the AF Area mode is set to achieve superior metering results even in the N65/ N65QD uses a six-segment sensor to Dynamic AF Mode with various types of subjects or shooting situations.... Matrix Metering (page 42) The Matrix Meter employed in extremely complex lighting conditions. This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in all the exposure settings Set exposure mode to 8 (AUTO mode). -1ml:---" ...
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... or Vari-Program with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, center focus brackets on your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the ....d.e.r.....1...H..o.ld..th.e..c.a.m.e.r.a.p.r.o.p.e.rl.y.. ........ • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your subject, and focus by ...
... or Vari-Program with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, center focus brackets on your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the ....d.e.r.....1...H..o.ld..th.e..c.a.m.e.r.a.p.r.o.p.e.rl.y.. ........ • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your subject, and focus by ...
Instruction Manual
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...page 76 for details. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 84) and shoot again . • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in this happens, underexposure may have limitations using the built-in Speed light, the flash may not ...; The shutter cannot be released unless ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • ~ blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. or G-type Nikkor lens enables use of Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. Various flash sync modes are also available. Confirm ~ in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture with...
...page 76 for details. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 84) and shoot again . • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in this happens, underexposure may have limitations using the built-in Speed light, the flash may not ...; The shutter cannot be released unless ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • ~ blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. or G-type Nikkor lens enables use of Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. Various flash sync modes are also available. Confirm ~ in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture with...
Instruction Manual
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...a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to capturing a wide view of the Speedlight is selected . When using a zoom lens, use . iii:Landscape mode Use th is maximized at minimum focusing distance of a distant scene. Useful in taking a picture of the..., whether the subject is near or far, is sharply focused . • A wide-angle lens is suited to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are taking pictures up close -ups of people. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod . • Use of the landscape. • In some shooting ...
...a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to capturing a wide view of the Speedlight is selected . When using a zoom lens, use . iii:Landscape mode Use th is maximized at minimum focusing distance of a distant scene. Useful in taking a picture of the..., whether the subject is near or far, is sharply focused . • A wide-angle lens is suited to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are taking pictures up close -ups of people. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod . • Use of the landscape. • In some shooting ...
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... twilight scenes. • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • A tripod is recommended when using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake. • Continuous shooting is not possible when the built-in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button. 38 Night Scene mode ...suitable for subjects with an evening or night background. In Sports Continuous mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended . • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is in the scene, including the ...
... twilight scenes. • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • A tripod is recommended when using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake. • Continuous shooting is not possible when the built-in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button. 38 Night Scene mode ...suitable for subjects with an evening or night background. In Sports Continuous mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended . • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is in the scene, including the ...
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delay Immediate release for release for remote control remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the LCD panel.) The display changes as follows: 0• -- 0C-- =~ - / ~ No display (cancel) Two-sec. ~ -- -- -~ - - - -~ - - - - -- You can use the self-timer when you ... hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40
delay Immediate release for release for remote control remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the LCD panel.) The display changes as follows: 0• -- 0C-- =~ - / ~ No display (cancel) Two-sec. ~ -- -- -~ - - - -~ - - - - -- You can use the self-timer when you ... hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40
Instruction Manual
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...combination of the meter's sensitivity is determined according to determine correct exposure . • Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film . Knowing the characteristics of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. U M , About Metering Systems ...results in the viewfinder. The proper combination of each factor helps you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. COL U M 42 The N65/ N65QO provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering (page 28) and Center-Weighted Metering (page 58). ...
...combination of the meter's sensitivity is determined according to determine correct exposure . • Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film . Knowing the characteristics of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. U M , About Metering Systems ...results in the viewfinder. The proper combination of each factor helps you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. COL U M 42 The N65/ N65QO provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering (page 28) and Center-Weighted Metering (page 58). ...
Instruction Manual
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...the A-M select function, set to focus manually. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of f/5 .6 or faster. Manual focus using a lens with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 27) or... lens other than AF Nikkor (page 89) is attached. • When using Elp.ctronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M . • ...
...the A-M select function, set to focus manually. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of f/5 .6 or faster. Manual focus using a lens with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 27) or... lens other than AF Nikkor (page 89) is attached. • When using Elp.ctronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M . • ...
Instruction Manual
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Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot. 48 AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark... to vignetting with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. • AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on . With other optional Speedlights, the camera's Illuminator turns on and enables autofocus operation in a short period of the AF-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly...
Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot. 48 AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark... to vignetting with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. • AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on . With other optional Speedlights, the camera's Illuminator turns on and enables autofocus operation in a short period of the AF-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly...
Instruction Manual
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I AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2.8 IF AF 24-85mm f/2 .8-4 AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5 .6 ED • Lens with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a ...be performed .d.ue..to..vi.g.n.et.ti.n.g.w.i.th.t.h.e.f.ol.lo.w.i.ng..le.n.s.e.s NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Lens with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1m (3.3 ft.) . AF-S ...
I AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2.8 IF AF 24-85mm f/2 .8-4 AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5 .6 ED • Lens with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a ...be performed .d.ue..to..vi.g.n.et.ti.n.g.w.i.th.t.h.e.f.ol.lo.w.i.ng..le.n.s.e.s NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Lens with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1m (3.3 ft.) . AF-S ...
Instruction Manual
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...and Rear-Curtain Sync flash cannot be used . Recommended for beginner SLR camera users . 8' (AUTO mode) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as follows : AF Area Mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest- When the lens is not set to fire. When the subject is dark or backlit..., the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to its minimum (largest f-number). NOTE: Minimum aperture with this camera. The camera automatically controls exposure. and shoot. • When ...
...and Rear-Curtain Sync flash cannot be used . Recommended for beginner SLR camera users . 8' (AUTO mode) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as follows : AF Area Mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest- When the lens is not set to fire. When the subject is dark or backlit..., the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to its minimum (largest f-number). NOTE: Minimum aperture with this camera. The camera automatically controls exposure. and shoot. • When ...