Instruction Manual
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i ~- • Thank you 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 atmosphere as ...; The big , high-visibility LCD lets you check camera settings at a ' glance. • With 8 AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you keep this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that is so compact and lightweight, anyone can handle it 2 Main features of your N65/ N65QD camera, and be sure to know your life. - . Get...
i ~- • Thank you 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 atmosphere as ...; The big , high-visibility LCD lets you check camera settings at a ' glance. • With 8 AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you keep this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that is so compact and lightweight, anyone can handle it 2 Main features of your N65/ N65QD camera, and be sure to know your life. - . Get...
Instruction Manual
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...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 ...66 Diopter AdjustmenWiewfinder Accessories 67 Depth-of-...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
...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 ...66 Diopter AdjustmenWiewfinder Accessories 67 Depth-of-...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
Instruction Manual
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... Auto (P. 54) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed . A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. Freeze the motion...-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be divided into two sections. One is point-and-shoot exposure mode in -focus area. " ... ~- - - ------- - ~~-----~ The exposure mode dial of the Nikon N65/N65QD can determine various exposure factors.
... Auto (P. 54) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed . A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. Freeze the motion...-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be divided into two sections. One is point-and-shoot exposure mode in -focus area. " ... ~- - - ------- - ~~-----~ The exposure mode dial of the Nikon N65/N65QD can determine various exposure factors.
Instruction Manual
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...body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be released (except in Manual exposure mode). blinks 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 left unattended without lens When you leave the camera... the power·switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 19 When camera is turned on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to utilize all of this...
...body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be released (except in Manual exposure mode). blinks 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 left unattended without lens When you leave the camera... the power·switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 19 When camera is turned on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to utilize all of this...
Instruction Manual
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... Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to turn the focus mode selector until it unnecessary to switch the focus area. (c:\ =~ () = Ie'S fS.6 ~ rml[ 1,AUTO .... When the exposure mode is achieved , camera automatically focuses on the subject located closest ...switch on and 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 determining the data from the selected focus area before focus...
... Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to turn the focus mode selector until it unnecessary to switch the focus area. (c:\ =~ () = Ie'S fS.6 ~ rml[ 1,AUTO .... When the exposure mode is achieved , camera automatically focuses on the subject located closest ...switch on and 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 determining the data from the selected focus area before focus...
Instruction Manual
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...-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in brightness within the focus brackets...
...-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in brightness within the focus brackets...
Instruction Manual
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...And the five Vari-Program modes enable you use a 0 - .... , When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 58). • About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides 8 (AUTO mode) and five Vari-Program modes are ...including scene brightness and contrastand subject distance when you to assure correct exposure. Matrix Metering (page 42) The Matrix Meter employed in the N65/ N65QD uses a six-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in all the exposure settings Set exposure mode to 8 (AUTO...
...And the five Vari-Program modes enable you use a 0 - .... , When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 58). • About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides 8 (AUTO mode) and five Vari-Program modes are ...including scene brightness and contrastand subject distance when you to assure correct exposure. Matrix Metering (page 42) The Matrix Meter employed in the N65/ N65QD uses a six-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in all the exposure settings Set exposure mode to 8 (AUTO...
Instruction Manual
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...~ Night Scene mode P. 38 Use this mode to make other exposure modes. You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. M Manual P. 58 Shutter speed and aperture are in the scene, including the foreground subject which is blurred to attain the desired ...effect using a slower speed. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you P....
...~ Night Scene mode P. 38 Use this mode to make other exposure modes. You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. M Manual P. 58 Shutter speed and aperture are in the scene, including the foreground subject which is blurred to attain the desired ...effect using a slower speed. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you P....
Instruction Manual
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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 ...while pressing the @) button until ~ appears 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 your hand before pressing the shutter release button to be in ...
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 ...while pressing the @) button until ~ appears 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 your hand before pressing the shutter release button to be in ...
Instruction Manual
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... you widen your photographic expression. • Metering Systems As the proper combination of each factor helps you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. Knowing the characteristics of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. or G-type ... and exposes the film . The N65/N65QO's AUTO mode (page 51), Auto-Multi Program (page 52) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control shutter speed and aperture. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed....
... you widen your photographic expression. • Metering Systems As the proper combination of each factor helps you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. Knowing the characteristics of shutter speed and aperture for taking pictures. or G-type ... and exposes the film . The N65/N65QO's AUTO mode (page 51), Auto-Multi Program (page 52) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control shutter speed and aperture. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed....
Instruction Manual
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...Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with Lock-On™. • When ~ Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject until shutter release. however, focus ... automatically activated when the subject is moving , Focus Lock is not locked and the camera continues to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. Also, N65/N65QD will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with this .ca.m..e.ra •...
...Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with Lock-On™. • When ~ Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject until shutter release. however, focus ... automatically activated when the subject is moving , Focus Lock is not locked and the camera continues to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. Also, N65/N65QD will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with this .ca.m..e.ra •...
Instruction Manual
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... viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with your lens for details. If MIA (autofocus with manual priority) is available with any of the focus indicator status. • Use Manual focus in focus and regardless of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 27) or lens other... The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (page 46). 45 Manual focus using a lens with . The focus can be confirmed with the A-M select function, set to M . Look through the viewfinder and rotate...
... viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with your lens for details. If MIA (autofocus with manual priority) is available with any of the focus indicator status. • Use Manual focus in focus and regardless of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 27) or lens other... The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (page 46). 45 Manual focus using a lens with . The focus can be confirmed with the A-M select function, set to M . Look through the viewfinder and rotate...
Instruction Manual
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... Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode .se.l.e.ct.o.r .is.s.e.t.to..M..(m.a.n.u.a.l,.p.a.g.e.4.5 Set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button to select focus area. • Single Area Mode Focus... is obtained only 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 follows: [,,] +-+ [ 3+-+["] +-+E ] ...
... Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode .se.l.e.ct.o.r .is.s.e.t.to..M..(m.a.n.u.a.l,.p.a.g.e.4.5 Set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button to select focus area. • Single Area Mode Focus... is obtained only 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 follows: [,,] +-+ [ 3+-+["] +-+E ] ...
Instruction Manual
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With high shutter speeds, you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); NOTE: Minimum aperture with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- Slow shutter speed 1/30 sec. 1 Set the exposure .... • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can freeze the motion of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). or G-type Nikkor (page 88). the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to S. s: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you can only be used with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set to its...
With high shutter speeds, you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); NOTE: Minimum aperture with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- Slow shutter speed 1/30 sec. 1 Set the exposure .... • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can freeze the motion of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). or G-type Nikkor (page 88). the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to S. s: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you can only be used with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set to its...
Instruction Manual
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... in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select higher shutter speed. by rotating the Command Dial. 55 is Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is indicated with the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator.
... in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select higher shutter speed. by rotating the Command Dial. 55 is Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is indicated with the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator.
Instruction Manual
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... foreground , or blur the background. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). ....L.ar.g.e .a.pe.r.tu.re..f/.2..8.1...S.e.t .th.e..e.x.p.o.s.u.r.e.m..o.d.e.d.i.al..to maximum) manually. NOTE: Minimum aperture with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of a CPU... Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum aperture setting, FE E blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 56 The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. , , , , / , / , Small aperture f/2 2 . . , A: Aperture-Priority Auto ...
... foreground , or blur the background. or G-type Nikkor (page 88). ....L.ar.g.e .a.pe.r.tu.re..f/.2..8.1...S.e.t .th.e..e.x.p.o.s.u.r.e.m..o.d.e.d.i.al..to maximum) manually. NOTE: Minimum aperture with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of a CPU... Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum aperture setting, FE E blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 56 The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. , , , , / , / , Small aperture f/2 2 . . , A: Aperture-Priority Auto ...
Instruction Manual
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...• Metering system automatically switches to its minimum aperture setting, FE E blinks in the viewfinder and is attached , F- appears in Manual exposure mode. • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is thus useful for details. Center-Weighted Metering Center-Weighted Metering places special ... effects by adjusting the exposure. o NOTE: Minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring. With electronic analog exposure display in ......... Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in the viewfinder, you to set the aperture ring of the scene. Set/confirm aperture with CPU...
...• Metering system automatically switches to its minimum aperture setting, FE E blinks in the viewfinder and is attached , F- appears in Manual exposure mode. • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is thus useful for details. Center-Weighted Metering Center-Weighted Metering places special ... effects by adjusting the exposure. o NOTE: Minimum aperture with the lens aperture ring. With electronic analog exposure display in ......... Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in the viewfinder, you to set the aperture ring of the scene. Set/confirm aperture with CPU...
Instruction Manual
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... checking the electronic analog exposure display in Manual exposure mode. 59 Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). • The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display...
... checking the electronic analog exposure display in Manual exposure mode. 59 Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). • The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display...
Instruction Manual
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... the button. • 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 ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in... Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is minimal. 1 e Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing button to shoot ...
... the button. • 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 ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in... Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is minimal. 1 e Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing button to shoot ...