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Related Manuals for Nikon F65 - F65 35mm SLR Camera Body Only
Summary of Contents for Nikon F65 - F65 35mm SLR Camera Body Only
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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F65/F65D—a camera that is sure Take trial shots to make photography a bigger part of your life. Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings Get to know your F65/F65D camera, and be sure to read this manual or graduations. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......................2-3 DETAILED OPERATION ...............43-73 Nomenclature ....................6-7 Focus Mode ....................44-45 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display................8-9 Focus Area ....................46-47 Available Exposure Modes................10-11 AF-Assist Illuminator ..................48-49 Start Shooting Immediately...............12-13 Focus Lock ......................50 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode..............51-60 PREPARATION ................15-24 AUTO mode ....................51 Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program............52-53 1. -
Page 4: Nomenclature
Nomenclature Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Depth-of-field preview button (P. 68) Viewfinder eyepiece Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 67) Lens release button Remote control sensor (P. 19) (P. 69) Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Command Dial Power switch (P. 16) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. -
Page 5: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Display
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display LCD panel Viewfinder display Remote control (P. 69) Self-timer (P. 40) 12mm-dia. reference circle for Centre- Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46) Weighted Metering area (P. 58) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure Multiple Compensation Exposure (P. 64) (P. 61) Battery power (P. - Page 6 Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can be divided into two Point-and-shoot exposure mode sections. One is the user-controlled exposure mode with Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure : AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) modes, where the photographer can determine various exposure factors.
- Page 7 Start Shooting Immediately Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the Set the exposure mode dial to (AUTO mode) (page 28). camera’s power is off (page 16). Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30).
- Page 8 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...
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Page 9: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power
Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see Turn the power switch on and confirm page 94.) battery power with the indication. appears: Sufficient battery power. Turn the power switch off and open the appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. -
Page 10: Mount Lens
Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. With G-type Nikkor lens Position lens 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 the lens release button.) Detaching the lens. -
Page 11: Load Film
Load Film Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX-coded film, Gently close the camera back until the film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Closing the camera camera back snaps closed. Film back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame. automatically advances to the first frame. - Page 12 Set Date and Time (F65D only) This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24- Changing battery for imprinting hour clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture in any Open camera back, remove the battery exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 39.) chamber cover for imprinting and then remove the used battery.
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Page 13: Basic Operation
About Shutter Release Button Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates the camera’s exposure meter and pressing it all the way down releases the shutter. Lightly press the shutter release button. BASIC OPERATION • When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 30). - Page 14 Set Focus Mode to AF Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for details.) Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or Turn the power switch on and set the focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).
- Page 15 Set Exposure Mode to When the exposure mode is set to , the camera automatically controls Symbol Exposure mode Characteristics/Shooting situations all the exposure settings. The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject’s AUTO mode P.
- Page 16 Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the • When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes and focus indicator appears or blinks as appear in the viewfinder.
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Page 17: Release Shutter
Release Shutter Film starts to rewind automatically when Confirm that (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject, film reaches the end of the roll. Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously •... - Page 18 Using Built-In Speedlight Confirm in viewfinder, then When the subject is dark or backlit (except in ) and the shutter compose, focus and take the release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically picture with flash by fully pops up in (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program ( ).
- Page 19 Shooting with Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, : Portrait mode Close-Up, Sports Continuous or Night Scene mode—designed for Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject.
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Page 20: Imprinting Date/Time (F65D Only)
Shooting with Vari-Program Imprinting Date/Time (F65D only) —continued You can imprint the following date information on your picture: : Sports Continuous mode Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. Use this mode to freeze action. It uses a fast See page 22 to set date and time. shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. - Page 21 Self-Timer Operation You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. Press (self-timer) button and confirm that appears on the LCD panel. •...
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Page 22: About Metering Systems And Exposure
About Metering Systems and Exposure About Metering Systems and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. Metering Systems As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important. -
Page 23: Focus Mode
Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF Manual focus and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this • Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the camera. viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. -
Page 24: Focus Area
Focus Area This camera’s five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can When focus mode is set to Manual select among them, depending on the subject’s position in the frame or Single Area Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode your desired composition. -
Page 25: Af-Assist Illuminator
AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, Cancelling AF-Assist Illuminator the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in autofocus operation in a dark environment. the conditions mentioned on the previous page. -
Page 26: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a : AUTO mode subject that’s framed outside of the F65/F65D’s five focus areas, and in The simplest exposure mode with this situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27). -
Page 27: Auto-Multi Program
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued Compose picture, confirm focus : Auto-Multi Program indicator and shoot. The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in any shooting • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of situation. -
Page 28: Shutter-Priority Auto
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued Set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) : Shutter-Priority Auto with the Command Dial. Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a fast- moving subject;... -
Page 29: Aperture-Priority Auto
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued Set the aperture (lens' minimum to : Aperture-Priority Auto by rotating the Command Dial. maximum) Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field (page 74), you can sharpen Compose picture, confirm focus... -
Page 30: Manual
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued Set the shutter speed and aperture while : Manual checking the electronic analog exposure Enables you to set both shutter speed (30 display in the viewfinder. sec. - 1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. With •... -
Page 31: Auto Exposure Bracketing
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Exposure Compensation —continued To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Long Time (Time) Exposure Compensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achieving Rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to (next after under or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. -
Page 32: Auto Exposure Bracketing
Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated Compose picture, confirm focus EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper indicator and shoot. exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shots •... -
Page 33: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more Compose picture, confirm focus subjects in the same frame. indicator and shoot. • The first shot is taken and and frame counter Rotate the Command Dial while pressing blink in the LCD panel when the shutter release the multiple exposure button so... -
Page 34: Film Rewind
Film Rewind Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not The F65/F65D enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the rewind. eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision. Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be attached. -
Page 35: Depth-Of-Field Preview
Depth-of-Field Preview Remote Control Operation (optional) Electronic preview function is available with this camera. Depress the Use the optional remote control to release the camera’s shutter from a depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the distance. As with self-timer operation, the remote control can also be viewfinder (see page 74). - Page 36 Remote Control Operation (optional) —continued Point the remote control unit toward the Check points camera and press the shutter release • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the remote button. control. • When you are taking pictures but not looking through the viewfinder, cover the •...
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Page 37: Available Mode Combinations
Remote Control Operation (optional) Available Mode Combinations —continued The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as Changing battery inside the remote control unit D- or G-type lens is attached. While keeping the battery holder release lever pressed as the arrow on the remote control unit indicates to release the lock, Exposure... -
Page 38: About Depth Of Field
About Depth of F ield About Depth of F ield Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section. Depth of field When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. -
Page 39: Built-In Speedlight And Ttl Flash Modes
Built-In Speedlight and TTL Flash Modes Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Ready-light This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle • When using the built-in Speedlight or an of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). optional Speedlight such as the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or When the subject is dark or backlit (except in... -
Page 40: Flash Sync Mode Features
Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync modes are available with the F65/F65D. : Red-Eye Reduction The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye effect Set the flash sync mode by in photos of people or animals. -
Page 41: Using Built-In Speedlight
Using Built-In Speedlight This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desired • In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, flash sync mode when a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens is attached. selected flash sync mode remains once it is set. - Page 42 Using Built-In Speedlight —continued Confirm appears in the viewfinder, Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture Page make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. Automatically set to 1/90-1/60 sec. • The shutter cannot be released unless appears Automatically set to 1/90-1/15 sec.
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Page 43: Flash Shooting Distance Range
Flash Shooting Distance Range Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight Flash shooting distance for the built-in Speedlight changes according to 28mm to 200mm non-zoom CPU Nikkor lenses, AF 300mm f/4 ED and the film speed in use and aperture setting. AF-S 300mm f/4 ED lenses can be used with the built-in Speedlight. AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 ED, AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED, AF 20-35mm f/2.8 zoom lenses cannot be used with the built-in Speedlight. -
Page 44: Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations
Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached. Red-Eye Reduction Exposure mode TTL Auto Flash Front-Curtain Sync Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync —... -
Page 45: Lens Compatibility
Lens Compatibility Use a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories AF lenses give you access to all available functions. Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Any mode Matrix Autofocus electronic Manual other than... -
Page 46: Usable Optional Speedlights
• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111-200310) NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera’s electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase. When flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon are attached, the built-in Speedlight may not pop up all the way (with power switch of the Speedlight on or off). - Page 47 Usable Optional Speedlights —continued • With SK-6 and SB-24 attached, the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body Notes on using optional Speedlights and the Speedlight do not emit light. • See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in the •...
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Page 48: Optional Accessories
• Handstrap AH-4 helps you hold the camera firmly and easily, and shoot in quick- motion. Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear- interchange. With the F65/F65D, the filter factor need not be considered except for the R60 filter. Compensate exposure +1 EV when using the R60. -
Page 49: Camera Care
Keep the camera away from water or moisture. When using the camera near water, guard against splashes, especially salt water spray. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. -
Page 50: Notes On Batteries
• Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries If this warning appears frequently, contact Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not short, disassemble, heat or charge authorised Nikon dealer batteries. or service centre. blinks blinks •... - Page 51 • Subject brightness is • When the subject is bright, authorised Nikon dealer — Electronic beyond camera’s use ND filter and when the or service centre. analog exposure exposure range.
- Page 52 Glossary Flash shooting distance range Central Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting product’s functions. distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available. Each AF Nikkor (including D- and G-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in automatic Speedlight’s flash output varies from maximum duration to minimum CPUs.
- Page 53 Glossary —continued Focal length ISO film speed The distance from the principal point to the focal point. In 35mm-format cameras, The international standard for representing film sensitivity. The higher the number, lenses with a focal length of approx. 50mm are called normal or standard lenses. the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa.
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Page 54: Specifications
Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight AF-Assist Illuminator (approx. 0.5m-3m) • Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) - Page 55 Specifications —continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Depth-of-field Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button; preview button electronically controlled Shutter speeds • In , P, A: Automatically set between 30 and 1/2000 sec. Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is •...
- Page 56 Specifications —continued Battery power In LCD panel, with exposure meter on confirmation • for sufficient power • indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking indicates batteries are just about exhausted Usable number of 36- At 20°C At –10°C exposure (24- exposure) film rolls Without flash Approx.
- Page 57 Index AF-Assist Illuminator Exposure Compensation ..61, 73 , 102 Manual exposure mode Self-timer ........40-41 ....31, 35, 48-49, 73, 82, 92-93 ......10, 29, 58-60, 73, 86 Exposure meter ......17, 24 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode Manual focus.........27, 45 ......10, 29, 54-55, 73, 86 Exposure mode ......10, 29, 56-57, 73, 86...
- Page 59 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN...