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... your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera correctly The Nikon N65/N65QD's performance has been optimized for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the N65/N65QD's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the N65/N65QD's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories. Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67) 3 - Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory...
... your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera correctly The Nikon N65/N65QD's performance has been optimized for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the N65/N65QD's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the N65/N65QD's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories. Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67) 3 - Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory...
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...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-Field Preview 68 Remote Control Operation (optional 69-72 Available Mode Combinations 73 About Depth of Field 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY... 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
...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-Field Preview 68 Remote Control Operation (optional 69-72 Available Mode Combinations 73 About Depth of Field 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY... 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
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Film rewind 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 Illuminator (P. 48)/... 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. 40/69) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)!
Film rewind 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 Illuminator (P. 48)/... 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. 40/69) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)!
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view • Remote control nn~'!rJ:ltinn DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of camera functions and advanced operations. • Focus mode • Focus area • AF-Assist Illuminator • Focus lock • Shooting in each exposure mode • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure • Film rewind • Diopter adjustmen iewfinder accessories • Depth-of-field pr;
view • Remote control nn~'!rJ:ltinn DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of camera functions and advanced operations. • Focus mode • Focus area • AF-Assist Illuminator • Focus lock • Shooting in each exposure mode • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure • Film rewind • Diopter adjustmen iewfinder accessories • Depth-of-field pr;
Instruction Manual
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...attached. Attach the rubber eyecup again after removing eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "Nikon DK-15" stamp is -1.5m-1 to poke yourself in the viewfinder appear sharp. Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be careful not to +O.8m-1. Nine ...cap or eyepiece correction lens. • To reattach the rubber eyecup after adjustment. • The adjustable range of -5 to suit their vision . The N65/N65QO enables near- . or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to +3m-1 (page 94) .
...attached. Attach the rubber eyecup again after removing eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "Nikon DK-15" stamp is -1.5m-1 to poke yourself in the viewfinder appear sharp. Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be careful not to +O.8m-1. Nine ...cap or eyepiece correction lens. • To reattach the rubber eyecup after adjustment. • The adjustable range of -5 to suit their vision . The N65/N65QO enables near- . or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to +3m-1 (page 94) .
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight. • Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TIL Flash • Ready-light, accessory shoe • Flash sync mode • Built-in Speedlight • Flash shooting distance range • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight. • Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TIL Flash • Ready-light, accessory shoe • Flash sync mode • Built-in Speedlight • Flash shooting distance range • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
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...Ready-light • When using built-in the viewfinder when the 8peedlight is attached. I 77 This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents accidental drop when a 8peedlight with a safety-lock pin...-light blinks approx. 3 sec. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again . • Accessory shoe • An optional 8peedlight, i.e. 88-28/28DX, 88-27, 88-23 or 88-22s can be attached directly ...22s, the ready-light ~ appears in 8peedlight or optional 8peedlight set to the accessory shoe of the N65/N65QD without a cord.
...Ready-light • When using built-in the viewfinder when the 8peedlight is attached. I 77 This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents accidental drop when a 8peedlight with a safety-lock pin...-light blinks approx. 3 sec. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again . • Accessory shoe • An optional 8peedlight, i.e. 88-28/28DX, 88-27, 88-23 or 88-22s can be attached directly ...22s, the ready-light ~ appears in 8peedlight or optional 8peedlight set to the accessory shoe of the N65/N65QD without a cord.
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"l . . ,:0 '", • ., .t,·:.·, "c'" Index ~;, .~ - MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications -
"l . . ,:0 '", • ., .t,·:.·, "c'" Index ~;, .~ - MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications -
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... maximum aperture of f15. 6 or faster. *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. 89 Types of the VR Nikkor lens. *4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when...accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Manual with Any mode Autofocus electronic Manual other than M rangefinder M Metering system Matrix 3D 6segment 6segment CenterWeighted*l D-type AF Nikkor*3, G-type AF Nikkor, 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 AF-S AF-I Nikkor '."~ 0 PC Micro-Nikkor ""''"" 85mm 1/2.8D*4 Z AF-I Nikkor except AF-$ 17-35mm...
... maximum aperture of f15. 6 or faster. *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. 89 Types of the VR Nikkor lens. *4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when...accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Manual with Any mode Autofocus electronic Manual other than M rangefinder M Metering system Matrix 3D 6segment 6segment CenterWeighted*l D-type AF Nikkor*3, G-type AF Nikkor, 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 AF-S AF-I Nikkor '."~ 0 PC Micro-Nikkor ""''"" 85mm 1/2.8D*4 Z AF-I Nikkor except AF-$ 17-35mm...
Instruction Manual
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... using the lens aperture ring . C'SO (f- - ..- [Il] ( I) CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the N65/N65QD The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to Manual with a non-CPU lens. (When other modes are selected, shutter cannot be released.) The camera's exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be... place of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; F- When a non-CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to the N6S/N6SQD (otherwise camera body or lens may be set /confirm aperture using non-CPU lenses.
... using the lens aperture ring . C'SO (f- - ..- [Il] ( I) CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the N65/N65QD The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to Manual with a non-CPU lens. (When other modes are selected, shutter cannot be released.) The camera's exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be... place of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; F- When a non-CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to the N6S/N6SQD (otherwise camera body or lens may be set /confirm aperture using non-CPU lenses.
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...down by 1/2 f/stop. • With SK-6 and SB-24 attached, the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light. • In P or 8 exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to use the sync terminal. NOTE: When optional Speedlight...the built-in Speedlight won't pop up automatically when an optional Speedlight is from the lens' maximum to minimum aperture. • Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to the film speed: ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 BOO I Maximum Built-in 8 AUTO mode or ...
...down by 1/2 f/stop. • With SK-6 and SB-24 attached, the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light. • In P or 8 exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to use the sync terminal. NOTE: When optional Speedlight...the built-in Speedlight won't pop up automatically when an optional Speedlight is from the lens' maximum to minimum aperture. • Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to the film speed: ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 BOO I Maximum Built-in 8 AUTO mode or ...
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... speed in ~Q Sports Continuous mode remains the same [as that can be in the photograph. Filters • Nikon filters can also use the remote control instead of optional accessories, including power source and Speed light ·is available for the R60 filter. You can be attached easily by...through the viewfinder with self-timer operation, the remote control can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in the camera body] with setting on camera body). With the N65/N65QD, the filter factor need eyepiece correction over - 1.5 to +0.8m-1 that of AF lenses - 14mm to reduce...
... speed in ~Q Sports Continuous mode remains the same [as that can be in the photograph. Filters • Nikon filters can also use the remote control instead of optional accessories, including power source and Speed light ·is available for the R60 filter. You can be attached easily by...through the viewfinder with self-timer operation, the remote control can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in the camera body] with setting on camera body). With the N65/N65QD, the filter factor need eyepiece correction over - 1.5 to +0.8m-1 that of AF lenses - 14mm to reduce...
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...out the background details in ~ Night Scene mode). Use of a slow shutter speed with subject movement frozen at the end of light. The N65/N65QD's Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range down to move. There are used, this feature can create a blur effect ... the second (rear) curtain of ISO 400 film. When slow shutter speeds are two kinds of vignetting-natural vignetting caused by improper use of accessories such as ISO 100, and half that is particularly effective for illustrating the movement of a stream of the light flow. (See "Front-Curtain...
...out the background details in ~ Night Scene mode). Use of a slow shutter speed with subject movement frozen at the end of light. The N65/N65QD's Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range down to move. There are used, this feature can create a blur effect ... the second (rear) curtain of ISO 400 film. When slow shutter speeds are two kinds of vignetting-natural vignetting caused by improper use of accessories such as ISO 100, and half that is particularly effective for illustrating the movement of a stream of the light flow. (See "Front-Curtain...
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... flash lock-release button Guide number: 12/40 (at ISO 100, m/ft.); battery: one 3V CR2025 lithium battery; operating distance: approx. 5m directly in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TIL Auto Flash contact, monitor contact, GNO), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically...; Full output warning : ready-light blinks Flash recommended Blinks when the subject is dark or backlit and Speedlight is indication recommended in front of the camera;
... flash lock-release button Guide number: 12/40 (at ISO 100, m/ft.); battery: one 3V CR2025 lithium battery; operating distance: approx. 5m directly in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TIL Auto Flash contact, monitor contact, GNO), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically...; Full output warning : ready-light blinks Flash recommended Blinks when the subject is dark or backlit and Speedlight is indication recommended in front of the camera;
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Tripod socket 1/4 (diameter, JIS standard) Dimensions fY'I x H x D) N65: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 65.5mm (5.5 x 3.6 x 2.6 in.) N65QD: Approx. 139.5 x 92 .5 x 68mm (5.5 x 3.6 x 2.7 in.) Weight (without notice_ 110 Specifications and design are subject to infinity (~)...f/3.5-5.BO lens, covering the full range from infinity (~) to the closest distance and back to change without batteries) N65: Approx. 395g (13.9 oz.) N65QD: Approx. 400g (14.1 oz.) Optional exclusive accessories Battery Pack MB-17, Soft case CF-61 , Remote control unit ML-L3 All specifications apply when fresh batteries...
Tripod socket 1/4 (diameter, JIS standard) Dimensions fY'I x H x D) N65: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 65.5mm (5.5 x 3.6 x 2.6 in.) N65QD: Approx. 139.5 x 92 .5 x 68mm (5.5 x 3.6 x 2.7 in.) Weight (without notice_ 110 Specifications and design are subject to infinity (~)...f/3.5-5.BO lens, covering the full range from infinity (~) to the closest distance and back to change without batteries) N65: Approx. 395g (13.9 oz.) N65QD: Approx. 400g (14.1 oz.) Optional exclusive accessories Battery Pack MB-17, Soft case CF-61 , Remote control unit ML-L3 All specifications apply when fresh batteries...