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Nikon F65D User's Manual

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1. 8 9 Available Exposure 10 11 Start Shooting Immediately sse 12 13 PREPARATION 222 ie cce Pv rr 15 24 1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16 17 2 nere res 18 19 3 Load Filtm tanus 20 21 4 Set Date and Time F65D only 22 23 About Shutter Release 24 BASIC OPERATION Mode OA 2 Set Exposure Mode T0 3 Hold Camera and Focus 4 Release Shutter eerste Shooting with Vari Program Imprinting Date Time 7650 only eene 39 Self Timer Operation 40 41 About Metering Systems and Exposure sese 42 CC M 66 Dioptre Adjustment Viewfinder 67 Depth of Field Preview nente iaaiiai 68 Remote Control Operation optional 69 72 Available Mode 73 About Depth of Field terere entente reinen nennt noraen 74 FLASH 75 86 Built In Speedlight and TTL Flash
2. Nikon i 65 POND INSTRUCTION MANUAL C En Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F65 F65D a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life Get to know your F65 F65D camera and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that you keep this manual handy Main features of the F65 F65D Exposure mode dial makes operation simple and intuitive so great pictures are a snap in every shooting situation The big high visibility LCD lets you check camera settings at a glance With AUTO and Vari Program modes 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 well as brightness and contrast for recording the scene in all its nuanced detail Wide coverage Five Area Dynamic AF system keeps subjects 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 superb 2 5 frame per second continuous shooting The Nikon F65 F65D is so compact and lightweight anyone can handle it Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations E Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you
3. 76 Ready Light Accessory sees enne 7T Flash Sync Mode Features 78 79 Using Built In Speedlight 80 83 Flash Shooting Distance 84 Usable Lenses with Built In Speedlight sese 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations eene 86 MISCELLANEOUS E EEE Leris Comipalibility 2 tc iren E eene Usable Optional Speedlights Optional Accessories E Camera Cale Notes 0n Batteries eerte tese Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Focus mode selector PP 44 45 Depth of field preview button P 68 Lens release button P 19 Remote control sensor P 69 P itch P 1 Flash lock release P 80 ower switen F 16 Flash sync mode button P 78 Shutter release button P 17 24 Focus area P 46 AF Assist Illuminator cancel button P 49 Camera strap Camera strap y eyelet Aperture P 59 Exposure Exposure mode dial Compensation button P 10 P 61 Film rewind button P 66 Self timer Remote control button P 40 69 LCD panel P 8 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 62 Multiple Exposure P 64 Film rewind button P 66 Self timer P 40 AF Ass
4. 28 42 D type Nikkor lens 18 88 Dynamic AF Mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority 26 46 73 112 E Exposure Compensation 61 73 102 Exposure 17 24 Exposure mode 10 11 28 29 51 60 73 83 86 89 Film advance 73 Flash 34 79 Flash shooting distance range 84 103 Flash sync mode 78 79 81 86 Flexible Program 58 73 103 Focus brackets area 8 9 30 46 47 Focus Lock Focus mode Focus Tracking Front Curtain Sync G G type Nikkor lens 18 88 Guide number 35 76 84 104 Long Time exposure Time 60 71 Manual exposure mode 10 29 58 60 73 86 Manual 27 45 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder 45 Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Matrix Metering Maximum aperture 56 58 Metering system 28 42 58 73 89 Minimum aperture 18 52 58 88 Multiple Exposure 64 65 73 R Readgy light 9 34 77 80 82 Rear Curtain Sync 78 86 91 92 105 Red Eye Reduction 41 70 79 86 91 92
5. Sports Continuous mode P 38 Use this mode to take sports pictures Using a fast shutter speed it freezes the motion of fast moving subjects to create exciting action photos Continuous shooting is possible with this mode Night Scene mode P 38 Auto Multi Program 52 Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background This mode captures all lighting in the scene including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash and the background When flash is cancelled a natural looking night scene or twilight scene can be captured BASIC OPERATION Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically while allowing you to make other settings such as Flexible Program page 53 or Exposure Compensation page 61 Shutter Priority Auto P 54 You set desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correct aperture Freeze the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using a slower speed Aperture Priority Auto P 56 You set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed Lets you determine depth of the in focus area so you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus or whether foreground or background is to be blurred Manual P 58 Shutter speed and aperture are set manually Suitable for situations where it is difficult to attain the desired effect using other exposure modes Long Time exp
6. 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 In Sports Continuous mode Continuous Servo AF page 44 is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock page 50 Also the shutter is released repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is fully depressed 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended Year Month Day gt Day Hour Minute No imprint Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays Example year 2001 January 15 15 30 Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows Lo E Ic I recommended E A tripod is recommended when using a Day Month Year Month Day Year telephoto lens to avoid camera shake ir ym CEPI e Continuous shooting is not possible when the 2 built in Speedlight is in up position The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on the picture Select no imprint to Night Scene mode cancel data imprint Compatible film speeds for data Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background Night Scene mode captures all the lighting in the scene including the foreground subject and background When the flash is cance
7. Compose picture confirm focus indicator 6 and shoot When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder eH i Select higher shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use an ND filter Select slower shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use the Speedlight f the subject is too dark or backlit the flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button Use the Speedlight page 80 92 Check point e f Long Time exposure is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter Priority Auto without cancelling blinks and the shutter locks To shoot in Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode select shutter speed other than by rotating the Command Dial 55 DETAILED OPERATION Aperture Priority Auto 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 Small aperture 1 22 the background and foreground or blur the background In flash photography varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distanc
8. G type Nikkor lens The G type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring aperture should be selected from camera body Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses aperture does not need to be set to minimum Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring other than G type 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 And then set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released 18 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 3 Detaching the lens PREPARATION Push and hold the lens release button then turn the lens clockwise to detach the lens When camera is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached be sure to attach the supplied body cap page 3 or optional body cap 1 BF 1 body cap cannot be used NOTE Non CPU Nikkor lens When a non CPU Nikkor lens is at
9. To cancel the remote control operation press the button again or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the S button so or g disappears from the LCD panel Or turn the power switch off Focusing in remote control operation Two methods to shoot with autofocus with remote control 1 Autofocus activated by signal from remote control Shutter is released when or two sec after the subject is in focus However when focus cannot be achieved it remains in standby mode Autofocus activated by lightly pressing shutter release button on the camera body before remote control operation Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body while the remote control is standing by to achieve focus Once focus is achieved focus is locked even though the finger is removed from the shutter release button Shutter is released when or two sec after the shutter release signal is received from the remote control unit Check points Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the remote control When you are taking pictures but not looking through the viewfinder cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK 5 page 3 or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure The shooting distance for remote control operation is within 5m directly in front of the camera To shoot beyond the shooting distance of the remote
10. 84 for 3 sec output and confirming focus after flash underexposure may distance aperture or have occurred flash shooting distance range Err blinks Err blinks Malfunction detected e Release shutter again If the warning indication remains or this warning appears frequently contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre In certain cases due to static electricity the F65 F65D s microcomputer may turn the camera off even with fresh properly installed batteries For the same reason the film may not advance properly In each of these cases to resume operation simply turn the power off then turn it on again Or remove and reinstall the batteries 101 MISCELLANEOUS Central Processing Unit The electronic component that controls an electronic product s functions AF Nikkor including D and G type AF Nikkor and AI P Nikkor lenses have built in CPUs EV Exposure Value A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO At ISO 100 the combination of a one second shutter speed and an aperture of 1 4 is defined as EV1 The camera can be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter For example with the F65 F65D the exposure metering range is from EV1 to EV20 for 3D Matrix Metering and Centre Weighted Metering at ISO 100 with an f 1 4 lens Exposure bracketing
11. Standard TTL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subject 76 Ready light When using the built in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight such as the SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 30 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 23 or SB 22s the ready light appears in the viewfinder when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire f the ready light blinks approx 3 sec after full flash output underexposure may have occurred when using built in Speedlight or optional Speedlight set to TTL or non TTL Auto Flash mode Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again Accessory shoe An optional Speedlight i e SB 80DX SB 50DX Fm SB 30 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 23 or SB 22s 2 can be attached directly to the accessory shoe D of the F65 F65D without a cord This accessory alle shoe is equipped with a safety lock which lt prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safety lock pin SB 80DX SB 30 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 22s is attached Speedlight 77 Five flash sync modes are available with the F65 F65D Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button Q 5 Front Curtain Sync Normal Sync Set the flash sync mode to Front Curtain Sync for normal flash photography The camera s shutter speed is automatically set between 1 90 to bos se
12. To take more than two shots on the same frame rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button again after first shot is taken by depressing the shutter release button and while il is blinking so appears without blinking Repeat this operation as many times as you wish to continue taking pictures on the same frame To cancel multiple exposure rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button so the display disappears from the LCD panel Film is advanced and frame counter counts up when the multiple exposure is cancelled before or during multiple exposure operation DETAILED OPERATION Multiple Exposure cannot be performed in the a AUTO mode or Vari Multiple Exposure and Auto Exposure Bracketing page 62 cannot be set simultaneously 65 This section explains mid roll rewind and what to do if the film does not rewind YA 66 Mid roll rewind To rewind film at mid roll press the two film rewind buttons Qs simultaneously for approx 1 sec 5 n and then e appear in the LCD panel during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete Film is completely rewound when a blinking shows in the frame counter appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off Make sure is blinking open the camera back and remove the film cartridge If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid roll When batte
13. contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batteries see page 98 23 PREPARATION 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 1 Lightly press the shutter release button 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 Before Lightly Lightly pressing the shutter release button pressing pressing activates the indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx 5 sec from removal of finger See page 17 for the exposure meter 2 Fully depress shutter release button Fully depressing the shutter release button releases shutter and film automatically advances to the next frame Lightly Fully pressing depressing NOTE Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly 24 BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for most common picture taking situations using AUTO mode to enable easy operation even for the inexperienced beginner Shooting modes functions explained in this section are as follows Lens attached D type AF Nikkor Focus mode AF autofocus Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Focus area Exposure meter
14. the filter factor need not be considered except for the R60 filter Compensate exposure 1 EV when using the R60 Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly 94 Use circular polarising filter C PL instead of polarising filter Polar The linear polarising filter cannot be used with the F65 F65D Use NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens Moir may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright light Source is in the frame In this case remove the filter before shooting Speedlight SB 28 SB 27 Speedlight SB 28 SB 27 normally uses four AA type alkaline manganese batteries with a guide number of 36 SB 28 and 30 SB 27 manual flash 35mm zoom head position ISO 100 m 20 Optional external power source SD 7 and SD 8A or Power Bracket SK 6 SB 28 only can also be used Matrix Balanced Fill Flash which enables natural looking overall exposures and better balance between ambient light and the fill flash is compatible with the SB 28 SB 27 Also the AF Assist Illuminator enables autofocus operation in a dark environment Automatic power zoom continuously changes the zoom head position according to the lens focal length Also a variety of flashes including Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync non TTL Auto Flash or manual flash is compatible with the SB 28 SB 27 With the SB 28 Repeat
15. 20 No display lt Multiple Exposure appears in the LCD panel when the Multiple Exposure is set 2 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Q button to set the necessary Exposure Compensation Test shooting is recommended since the compensation actually required varies depending on the shooting situation When the background is completely dark and subjects do not overlap no compensation is necessary for each shot In some cases frames may shift slightly in multiple exposure In particular film advance becomes unstable at the beginning and near the end of a film roll so multiple exposure is not recommended Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Number of exposures Compensation value Exposure Compensation is Two 1 0 EV necessary depending on the Three 1 5 EV number of exposures in multiple Four 2 0 EV exposure since more than one Eight or nine 730 EV image is exposed in the same frame 64 Compose picture confirm focus indicator and shoot The first shot is taken and and frame counter blink in the LCD panel when the shutter release button is fully depressed The frame counter in the LCD panel does not count up and the film does not advance and multiple exposures can be taken from the second shutter release The multiple exposure is cancelled film advances and disappears from the LCD panel when the second shot is taken
16. 5000 automatically set to ISO 100 with non DX coded film 107 MISCELLANEOUS Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter speeds ein a v A Automatically set between 30 and 1 2000 sec n S 30 to 1 2000 sec in 1 2 steps n M 30 to 1 2000 sec in 1 2 steps Time Depth of field preview button Stop down lens aperture by pressing depth of field button electronically controlled Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed shutter and reflection mirror not activated Sync contact X contact only flash synchronisation up to 1 90 sec Built in Speedlight In 2 li amp 2a P Automatically activated In P S A M Activated by pressing flash lock release button Guide number 12 at ISO 100 flash coverage 28mm or longer lens film speed range ISO 25 to ISO 800 Film advance Automatic advance with built in motor Continuous shooting possible in Xa Sports Continuous mode built in Speedlight cannot be used Film advance speed approx 2 5 fps fresh batteries Flash control Controlled by TTL Sensor Matrix Balanced Fill Flash built in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens except in Manual exposure mode Standard TTL in Manual exposure mode Film speed range in TTL auto flash ISO 25 to 800 Film rewind Automatic rewi
17. Confirm focus indicator 6 appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button page 32 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF autofocus page 26 Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll page 33 PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens Load film 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 sure to turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time Always use fresh batteries of the same brand NOTE Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children s reach If swallowed contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batteries see page 98 Insert batteries with the and ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber then firmly close the battery chamber cover Incorrect positioning of and poles may damage the camera Check points We recommend that you take spare batteries with you especially when travelling For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries see
18. LCD panel and the built in AN ANT Speedlight automatically pops up ZA qne When the Speedlight is ready to fire appears In or Va without blinking in the viewfinder when the camera s meter is on Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into place to retract it ri Program Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the Q flash sync button Matrix Balanced Fill Flash is selected in exposure modes other than Manual and Standard TTL Flash is selected for Manual exposure mode See page 76 for details See the table on pages 83 and 86 for shutter speed and aperture available sync mode in each exposure mode n Auto Multi Program Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode selected flash sync mode remains once it is set To change the flash sync mode rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button to select another flash sync mode In AUTO mode or Vari Program turning the power switch off or selecting another exposure mode cancels the selected flash sync mode and returns to its initial setting table on page 86 In AUTO mode or Auto Multi Program exposure mode the camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed See page 93 Continuous shooting cannot be used in flash shooting even when Xa Sports Continuous mode is selected Rotating the Comm
19. Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 79 86 92 Remote control operation 69 72 S Self timer assesses 40 41 Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode 10 29 54 55 73 86 Single Area Mode 47 73 Single frame shooting 73 Single Servo 44 Slow Sync flash 78 86 92 105 Standard TTL flash 76 86 Sync shutter speed 83 T 3D 6 Segment Matrix Metering 28 42 V Vari Program 11 29 36 38 73 86 Vignetting 49 85 105 113 MISCELLANEOUS 114 115 No reproduction 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 NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG 2 3 MARUNOUCHI 3 CHOME CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8331 JAPAN Printed in Thailand K2H02000501 11
20. Shooting the same subject a number of times at a range of different exposures to attain proper exposure Three shots with metered EV under EV and over EV exposure are performed in that order with the F65 F65D Automatic exposure bracketing is performed with varied shutter speeds and or apertures Exposure Compensation In a situation such as when your subject is strongly backlit exposure compensation enables you to intentionally compensate the standard exposure value measured by the camera to create a desired effect exposure compensation of 2 EV to 2 EV in 1 2 steps is available with the F65 F65D 102 Flash shooting distance range The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light Flash shooting distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available Each automatic Speedlight s flash output varies from maximum duration to minimum duration Close up subjects will require lower to minimum output while more distant subjects will require more light up to the maximum output The flash shooting distance range varies with the aperture film speed etc Flash synchronisation Timing of the flash so it coincides with release of the camera s shutter There are two types of synchronisation Front Curtain Sync which fires the flash at the start of the exposure and Rear Curtain Sync which fires the flash at the end of the exposure Flash sync speed Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when
21. Timer page 40 Remote Control page 69 and tripod Continuous exposure is possible for approx 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries Note that continuous exposure time is reduced when shooting in low temperatures and Auto Exposure Bracketing page 62 cannot be performed during Long Time Time exposure 60 To modify exposure control i e from the ISO standard use the Exposure Compensation function This can be useful when intentionally achieving under or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect Set Exposure Compensation by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the Q button until the desired compensation value appears 2 EV to 2 EV in 1 2 steps 821 0127 When the Exposure Compensation is set 8 appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder The compensation value can be checked by pressing the button The electronic analog exposure display also appears as illustrated in the viewfinder when the button is pressed TUA Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brighter than your main subject or to the side when the background is darker Electronic analog exposure display 0 5 EV compensation 2 EV compensation Exposure mode with Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation can be set in P Auto Multi Program S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto and Vari Program Once the Exposure Compensation is set in each P S or A exposu
22. benzene They may damage the camera vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate Keep the batteries in a cool dry Cleaning mirror and lens place away from heat or humidity Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens To remove Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively fingerprints or smudges from the lens surface use a soft clean cotton cloth or after a while lens tissue moistened with ethanol alcohol or lens cleaner Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow and result in malfunction Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times once per month To maintain the built in Speedlight in peak condition fire it a few times every month This will enable you to use the flash for many years Do not subject the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as this may damage their precision mechanism Do not touch the shutter curtains The shutter is made of very thin curtains Do not hold poke or blow strongly with a blower brush Doing so may scratch deform or tear the shutter curtains Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as near a transmitter tower Avoid using the camera in such locations Store the camera in a cool dry place Store the camera in a cool dr
23. control use the self timer page 40 Remote control operation cannot be performed when the camera has extreme backlighting Change the camera position in this case f the shutter cannot be released with the remote control change the battery inside the remote control unit page 72 The life of the battery inside the remote control unit is approx 5 years Use one 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the remote control unit Long Time Time exposure with remote control When the camera is set to Long Time Time exposure page 60 pressing the remote control s shutter release button opens the camera s shutter and pressing the shutter release button again closes the shutter This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars Use of a tripod is recommended Self timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec during Time exposure 71 DETAILED OPERATION Changing battery inside remote control unit While keeping the battery holder release lever pressed as the arrow on the remote control unit indicates to release the lock pull out the battery holder from the remote control unit 2 Remove the used battery Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with side facing up 4 Insert the battery holder until it clicks shut NOTE Storing batteries Keep batteries out of children s reach If swallowed contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batterie
24. control remote control Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self 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 prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self timer in autofocus cannot be brought into focus with autofocus Once the self timer is activated the shutter will release in 10 seconds The self timer lamp will blink for 8 sec and then illuminate for 2 sec before the shutter is released When Red Eye Reduction page 79 is set self timer activates and the self timer red eye reduction lamp lights for 1 sec before the shutter releases at the same output level as the normal Red Eye Reduction function To cancel the self timer either turn the power switch off press the S button until and g remote control disappear in the LCD panel or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button until and disappear in the LCD panel To cancel the self timer during self timer operation turn the power switch off or press the S button BASIC OPERATION 42 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 e
25. correct shutter speed Lets you determine depth of the in focus area M Manual P 58 Shutter speed and aperture are set manually Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects Point and shoot exposure mode AUTO AUTO mode P 28 51 Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings Suitable for taking pictures right away 2 Portrait mode 37 Use this mode to take portraits The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject a Landscape mode P 37 Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes The overall landscape will be sharply focused 2 CT q Close Up mode P 37 Use this mode to take up close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects Sports Continuous mode 38 Use this mode to freeze the motion of fast moving subjects Continuous shooting is also possible with this mode FS Night Scene mode P 38 Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the 5 Set the exposure mode dial to AUTO mode page 28 camera s power is off page 16 ae UU gt S BKT 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
26. first frame When 1 appears on the LCD panel the film has advanced to the first frame When appears in the LCD panel or Err and in the LCD panel and in viewfinder blink film is not properly installed Open the camera back again and reload film by aligning the film leader to the red index mark Frame number display remains when the power Switch is off PREPARATION DX coded film With DX coded film film speed will be set automatically between ISO 25 to ISO 5000 Film speed is set to ISO 100 with non DX coded film DX coded film Check points Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll and film speed through the film confirmation window Infrared films cannot be used with this camera since an infrared sensor is used for the detection of the film frame position 21 This camera allows you to imprint Year Month Day Day Hour Minute 24 hour clock Month Day Year or Day Month Year on your picture in any exposure mode For imprinting date time see page 39 Adjusting date and time Example year 2001 January 15 Push MODE button to select one of the Li 1 date or time displays Push SELECT CIT SELECT ADJUST button so section to be corrected starts blinking Date cannot be set in Day Hour Minute display To set date select Year Month Day Month Day Year
27. of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused It varies according to shooting distance focal length and above all aperture Smaller apertures larger f numbers will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground become sharper larger apertures smaller f numbers will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes blurred Similarly shorter shooting distance or longer focal length will produce a shallower depth of field and longer shooting distance or shorter focal length will produce a deeper depth of field Note that depth of field tends to be shallower in front of and deeper behind the subject in focus Small aperture 1 22 Large aperture f 2 8 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built in Speedlight Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Standard TTL Flash Ready light accessory shoe Flash sync mode Built in Speedlight Flash shooting distance range Bl Built in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 ISO 100 m When the subject is dark or backlit except in lal or 9 in AUTO mode or Vari Program the built in Speedlight automatically pops up When the shutter is released the flash fires to create natural looking flash photography utilising Matrix Bal
28. optional Speedlight automatically turns on With other optional Speedlights the camera s Illuminator turns on page 92 NOTE Continuous use of the AF Assist Illuminator When the AF Assist Illuminator is used continuously illumination is limited temporarily to protect the firing tube The illumination restarts after a few moments Also when the AF Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly in a short period of time be careful not to touch the AF Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot 48 AF Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the conditions mentioned on the previous page To cancel AF Assist Illuminator i e when the subject feels the illumination is too bright lightly press the shutter release button while pressing the AF Assist Illuminator cancel button However the correct focus may not be achieved without AF Assist Illuminator Lenses incompatible with AF Assist Illuminator Autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with the following lenses NOTE Lenses incompatible with AF Assist Illuminator e Lens with autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1m AF Micro 200mm 1 4 IF ED AF S 17 35mm 1 2 8 IF ED AF 18 35mm 1 3 5 4 5 ED AF 20 35mm 1 2 8 IF AF 24 85mm 1 2 8 4 AF 24 120mm 3 5 5 6 IF AF Micro 70 180mm f 4 5 5 6 ED Lens with autofocu
29. the flash is fired in flash shooting The F65 F65D s flash sync speed is 1 90 sec or slower Flexible Program Flexible Program function temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter speed aperture combination while maintaining correct exposure That is the desired shutter speed or aperture can be selected in Auto Multi Program f number The f number represents the aperture value and is calculated from lens focal length divided by the effective aperture opening The standard numbers for calibration are 1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 etc The smallest f number is called maximum aperture and the largest f number is called minimum aperture Lenses with large maximum apertures smaller f numbers are fast lenses that allow photographers to use faster shutter speeds in dim light Lenses with smaller maximum apertures larger f numbers allow the use of lower shutter speeds for available light but are also lighter and smaller than faster lenses MISCELLANEOUS 103 Focal length The distance from the principal point to the focal point In S5mm format cameras lenses with a focal length of approx 50mm are called normal or standard lenses Lenses with a focal length less than approx 35mm are called wideangle lenses and lenses with a focal length more than approx 85mm are called telephoto lenses Lenses which allow the user to continuously vary the focal length without changing focus are called zoom lenses Fo
30. 3 3 4 4 8 ilabl aperture Optional Speedlight 28 33 4 48 56 67 When film speed increases by one step the maximum available aperture is stopped down by 1 2 f stop If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than that listed above the automatically controlled aperture range is from the lens maximum to minimum aperture Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS 15 to use the sync terminal NOTE When optional Speedlight is attached Turn on the optional Speedlight power switch or set the built in Speedlight to Flash Cancel mode so the built in Speedlight won t pop up automatically when an optional Speedlight is attached When the built in Speedlight automatically pops AUTO mode or Vari Program vignetting or uneven illumination may result since the Speedlight may not pop up all the way 93 MISCELLANEOUS A variety of optional accessories including power source and Speedlight is available for the F65 F65D Battery Pack 17 With Battery Pack MB 17 four 1 5V AA type alkaline manganese lithium NiCd or Ni MH batteries can be used to power the F65 F65D When AA type lithium batteries are used the usable number of film rolls increases and stable performance is maintained at low temperatures Film advance speed in a Sports Continuous mode re
31. D Matrix Meter is performed and makes the calculations necessary to assure correct exposure This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode page 58 About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides AUTO mode and five Vari Program modes are available with this camera Utilising the characteristics of each exposure mode effective results can be achieved with various types of subjects or shooting situations And the five Vari Program modes enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls by simply selecting the desired mode for various shooting situations See each reference page for operating instructions and details 28 Exposure mode Characteristics Shooting situations AUTO mode P 51 The easiest exposure mode for general shooting Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject s brightness allowing you to freely take pictures concentrating only on the shutter release opportunity Vari Program Portrait mode P 37 Use this mode to take portraits The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject Landscape mode P 37 Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes The overall landscape will be sharply focused Close Up mode P 37 Use this mode to take up close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects Your close ups will be taken with an artistically blurred background
32. DO 0 Eesi TeL je ex e Confirm selected focus area in the LCD panel and viewfinder Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas When AUTO mode or Vari Program except Close Up mode is selected Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is automatically selected Dynamic AF Mode Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed once it is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus lock the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas When Close Up mode is selected Dynamic AF Mode and centre focus area are automatically selected 46 When focus mode is set to Manual Single Area Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode selector is set to M manual page 45 IQ Set the focus mode selector to M manual and rotate the Command Dial while pressing NM the focus area button to select focus area Single Area Mode Focus is obtained only at th
33. Or ONGEN SNOONNY 12 2 8 approx 4 2m AF S 24 85mm 1 3 5 4 56 ED 28mm or longer focal length and at 28mm at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6 35mm or longer focal length and at 35mm at 3m or longer shooting distance at 50mm 1m or longer shooting distance at 70mm 0 7m or longer shooting distance AF S 28 70mm f 2 8 ED 70mm focal length and at 1 5m or longer shooting distance AF 28 70mm 3 5 4 5 At 28mm at 1m or longer shooting distance 28 80mm 3 3 5 6G At 28mm at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28 80mm 3 5 5 6 At 28mm at 1 8m or longer shooting distance AF 28 85mm 3 5 4 5 35mm or longer focal length and at 35mm at 2m or longer shooting distance AF 28 100mm f 3 5 5 6G 35mm or longer focal length and at 35mm at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28 105mm 1 3 5 4 5 At 28mm at 1 8m or longer shooting distance AF 28 200mm 1 3 5 5 6 50mm or longer focal length Speedlight AF 35 70mm 1 2 8 50mm or longer focal length AF Micro 70 180mm At 70mm at 1 7m or longer shooting distance at 85mm 1 3m or longer 1 4 5 5 6 ED shooting distance at 105 135mm at 0 8m or longer shooting distance AF 80 200mm 1 2 8 ED At 80mm 3m or longer shooting distance AF S 80 200mm 1 2 8 ED 105mm or longer focal length With colour slide film 84 85 The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such
34. V or under 2 EV Second shot f the end of the film roll is reached during under EV bracketing the remaining shots can be taken after new film has been loaded Also if you turn the power switch off during bracketing the remaining shots can be taken after the power is turned back Third shot on over EV Electronic analog exposure display First shot correct EV J 21 1 1 2 VA 3 Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically cancelled when the third shot is taken VA and in the LCD panel and and the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder disappear when the bracketing is completed To cancel the bracketing rotate the Command Dial while pressing the 9 button so the display disappears from the LCD panel Bracketing is not cancelled by turning the power switch off DETAILED OPERATION Check points AUTO Auto Exposure Bracketing cannot be performed in AUTO mode and Vari Program Auto Exposure Bracketing and Multiple Exposure page 64 cannot be set simultaneously Auto Exposure Bracketing and Long Time exposure page 60 cannot be set simultaneously Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure 6 button so appears in the LCD panel The display changes as follows ZEN a im VAL i AE 06 gt gt 10
35. X E SB 27 Q 9 5 26 3 2 SB 25 SB 24 O SB 50DX SB 23 B 298 29 4 SB 218 _ ia SB 30 5 225 SB 22 SB 20 O SB 16B 5 15 SB 11 5 5 14 5 SB 140 5 O 2 9 _ 1 Selecting Manual exposure mode automatically changes the Matrix Balanced Fill Flash mode to Standard TTL Flash page 76 2 Can be set from camera 3 Wireless Slave Flash can be performed Shutter speed is automatically controlled to 1 60 sec or 1 60 sec or Slower in S or M exposure mode with the Wireless Slave Flash selector set to D and camera s flash sync mode set to Front Curtain Sync or Red Eye Reduction 4 With the SB 29s 29 and SB 21B autofocus can only be used when an AF Micro Nikkor 60 105mm 200mm and 70 180mm is attached 5 TTL Auto Flash is possible with TTL Remote Cord SC 23 In A or M flash mode attach SU 2 to SC 13 with SB 11 and SB 14 or attach SU 3 to SC 13 SC 11 or SC 15 to AS 15 with SB 140 Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when SB 140 is set to M Infrared photography cannot be performed 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 tha
36. age 18 CPU Nikkor lenses other than G type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released page 18 88 Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses accessories Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Any mode Matrix Autofocus electronic Manual other than 3D 6 6 Centre rangefinder M Weighted Lens accessories 9 segment segment 9 D type AF Nikkor 3 G type AF Nikkor O e AF S AF I Nikkor S PC Micro Nikkor E 85mm 2 80 ZEB UM 5 1 6 _ 7 Oo 55 Non D G type AF Nikkor except AF Nikkor for Nikkor O O O 5 or Al type Nikkor m Series E AI modified Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120mm fi Reflex Nikkor _ 10 PC Nikkor 5 AI S or Al type x __ _ __ Teleconverters T o o ono S Bellows Focusing 2 Attachment PB 6 12 a o o uiu m Auto Extension Rings PK 11A PK 12 13 and PN 11 1 Metering system a
37. ailable with your lens Manual focus is possible either with the switch ring set to M or See the instruction manual of your lens for details Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M The focus can be confirmed with indication in the viewfinder The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses including AF Nikkors when operated manually having a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on rotate the lens focusing ring until appears in the viewfinder The shutter can be released anytime The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of five focus brackets selected as the focus area page 46 DETAILED OPERATION 45 This camera s five focus areas cover a wide frame area and you select among them depending on the subject s position in the frame or your desired composition When the focus mode is set to AF autofocus page 44 you can select either Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority where the camera automatically selects the focus area or Dynamic AF Mode where you select the desired focus area Set the focus mode selector to AF autofocus and rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button to select focus area Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button changes the display as follows Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority e AF Mede mE
38. anced Fill Flash In P Auto Multi Program S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto or M Manual exposure mode when the subject is dark or backlit flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder and the Speedlight pops up when the Speedlight lock release button is pressed and the Matrix Balanced Fill Flash is possible Manual exposure mode Standard TTL Flash is selected In addition to shooting in dim light the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subject s eyes Five flash sync modes Front Curtain Sync Normal Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Red Eye Reduction and Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync are available with this camera See below for the TTL Flash modes page 80 for using the built in Speedlight and page 78 for the flash sync modes Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Matrix Balanced Fill Flash is automatically set in Vari Program P A exposure mode In this flash mode a well balanced exposure of the main subject subject in focus and the background is achieved based on the brightness sensed by the Matrix Metering Standard TTL Flash Standard TTL Flash is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to M In Standard TTL Flash the main subject is correctly exposed but background exposure is not considered
39. and Dial while pressing the Q button changes the display as follows In or Vari Program except EB 5 a nt lt p does not appear when the built in Speedlight is up In Night Scene mode 5 5 APR lt gt lt gt its amp does not appear when the built in Speedlight is up In Auto Multi Program or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode REAR 5 sow 4 lin is displayed when you release your finger from the Q button Lil SLOW In Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 81 Speedlight 82 Confirm 5 appears in viewfinder make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot The shutter cannot be released unless appears without blinking in the viewfinder 5 in the viewfinder blinks approx sec after full flash output This may indicate underexposure has occurred Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again When the subject is dark the AF Assist Illuminator automatically turns on to guide autofocus See page 48 for details With VR Nikkor lenses the vibration reduction function when shutter release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the flash is charging Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aper
40. arts moving Focus Lock is deactivated and the focus mode automatically switches to Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving The shutter can be released when the focus indicator 6 appears in the viewfinder however focus is not locked and the camera continues to focus on the subject until shutter release With a moving subject Focus Tracking page 104 is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject Also F65 F65D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock On e When a Sports Continuous mode is selected Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject About Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject even if some other object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder Set the focus mode selector to M Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of the focus indicator status Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected page 27 or lens other than AF Nikkor page 89 is attached When using a lens with the A M select function set the Switch ring to M to focus manually If M A autofocus with manual priority is av
41. as D or G type lens is attached Exposure mode TTL Auto Flash Front Curtain Sync Red Eye Reduction amp Q O P 2 Q Exposure mode Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Flash Cancel a Or amp oO Qr N2 Or Za Of Oo P O O S 0 Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Standard TTL flash Available Automatically set when the exposure mode is selected Other flash sync mode also selectable Unavailable Selectable when built in Speedlight is retracted 86 MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information ens compatibility Usable optional Speedlights Optional accessories Camera Notes on batteries Troubleshooting Glossary Use a CPU Nikkor lens except IX Nikkor with this camera D or G type AF lenses give you access to all available functions CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens D type Nikkor lens G type Nikkor lens G type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens The G type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring aperture should be selected from camera body Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses aperture does not need to be set to minimum largest f number p
42. ash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button Use the Speedlight page 80 92 Flexible Program By rotating Command Dial Auto Multi d Program you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure With this function you can shoot in Auto Multi Program as though shooting in Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto To cancel the Flexible Program either change the exposure mode turn off the power switch or use the built in Speedlight page 80 53 DETAILED OPERATION Shutter Priority Auto 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 with slower speeds you can create a motion effect S Shutter Priority Auto can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D or G type Nikkor page 88 Slow shutter speed 1 30 sec NOTE Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens except G type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens except G type to its minimum largest f number When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks 54 Set the shutter speed 30 1 2000 sec with the Command Dial
43. ay cause lack of contact Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before installing Use fresh batteries at low temperatures Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may not function properly with old batteries Use a fresh set of batteries at low temperatures keep spare batteries warm and use them alternately Film advance speed lowers and number of usable film rolls becomes less at low temperatures However battery power may recover when the temperature returns to normal Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries Do not throw batteries into a fire Do not short disassemble heat or charge batteries 98 LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page FEE blinks FEE blinks CPU Nikkor lens other Set lens to minimum 18 than G type is not set to aperture its minimum aperture FEE blinks FEE Attached Speedlight is e Set the Speedlight 92 blink not set at TTL Auto flash mode to TTL or Flash Vari set the camera s Program or P mode exposure mode to S appears Batteries are nearing Have fresh ones ready 17 exhaustion 2 blinks Batteries are just about e Turn the power off and 17 exhausted replace batteries with new ones n and Batteries are Replace batteries with 66 frame counter exhausted during film new ones or recharge bli
44. blinks in the viewfinder approx 3 sec after full flash output If this happens underexposure may have occurred Check the flash shooting distance range page 84 and shoot again e With dark subjects the camera s AF Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus See page 48 for details BASIC OPERATION Built in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill Flash The built in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 ISO 100 m When a wide angle lens of less than 28mm focal length is used in flash photography using the built in Speedlight the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture Using CPU Nikkor lenses such as a D or G type Nikkor lens enables use of Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Analysing the brightness and contrast level derived from Matrix Metering the Matrix Balanced Fill Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject and background while providing adequate flash output to create natural looking flash photography See page 76 for details Check points Be sure to remove or store the lens hood before flash shooting Some lenses have limitations using the built in Speedlight and may cause vignetting a shadow may appear within the frame page 85 Normal Front Curtain Sync flash mode is introduced in this section Various flash sync modes are also available For details see page 78 gives
45. c for flash photography in amp AUTO mode or 2 Portrait mode 1 90 to 1 15 sec in i Landscape mode and to 1 90 sec in Auto Multi d Aperture Priority Auto gt E Close Up mode Xa Sports Continuous mode With optional Speedlight SB 26 SB 25 and SB 24 set the Speedlight s sync mode selector to NORMAL sj Slow Sync Slow Sync can be used in Night Scene mode Auto Multi Program or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Normally the camera s shutter speed is automatically set to 1 90 sec for flash photography However for shooting nighttime scenes Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed down to maximum of 30 sec 1 sec Night Scene mode to bring out background details using all of the available light E Rear Curtain Sync Rear Curtain Sync can be used in Auto Multi Program Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Normally the Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash illuminated moving subject When Rear Curtain Sync is set in Auto Multi Program or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Slow Sync is automatically set With an optional Speedlight SB 26 25 and 24 set the Speedlight s sync mode selector to REAR 78 C5 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 in photos of people or ani
46. cally controlled timer duration 10 sec Camera back Hinged back with film confirmation window F65D data imprint LCD panel buttons Remote control optional Infrared activated by pressing the shutter release button immediate release mode and 2 sec delay mode operating distance approx 5m directly in front of the camera battery one 3V CR2025 lithium battery battery life approx 5 years may differ with usage amount or other operating conditions dimensions approx 60 x 28 x 7mm W x H x DJ weight approx 10g including battery Power source Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries optional Battery Pack MB 17 is also available for four AA type alkaline manganese lithium NiCd or Ni MH batteries Power switch Power ON and OFF position 108 Exposure meter Auto meter shut off 5 sec after power turned on if no operations are performed activated by lightly pressing shutter release button after power is turned on 109 MISCELLANEOUS 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 40 24 20 At 10 C exposure film rolls Without flash Approx 50 75 Approx 25 37 per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries With flash and AF Assist Illuminator
47. camera automatically sets the proper aperture In Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode page 56 you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed In Manual exposure mode page 58 you manually set both shutter speed and aperture 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 Two focus modes autofocus using the Auto Servo AF Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF and Manual focus are available with this camera Autofocus With the focus mode selector to AF lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area page 46 and causes 6 to appear in the viewfinder lll Auto Servo AF Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status i e stationary or moving including directional information Single Servo AF The shutter can be released when the focus indicator 6 appears in the viewfinder Once focused on a subject keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus Focus Lock page 50 However if the subject st
48. cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using the Command Dial when using non CPU lenses F appears in place of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder set confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring CAUTION Nikkor lenses accessories that cannot be attached to the F65 F65D The following Nikkor lenses accessories cannot be attached to the F65 F65D otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged 16 Teleconverter Non Al lenses 400mm f 4 5 600mm 1 5 6 800mm 1 8 and 1200mm f 11 with Focusing Unit AU 1 Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 7 5mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 and OP 10mm f 5 6 Old type 21mm f 4 e K1 K2 Ring Auto Extension Ring PK 1 PK 11 Auto Ring BR 2 BR 4 ED 180 600mm f 8 No 174041 174180 ED 360 1200mm f 11 No 174031 174127 200 600mm f 9 5 No 280001 300490 80mm f 2 8 200mm f 3 5 and TC 16 Teleconverter for F3AF 28mm 1 4 No 180900 or smaller PC 35mm f 2 8 No 851001 906200 Old type PC 35mm f 3 5 Old type Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 Reflex 1000mm f 11 No 142361 143000 Reflex 2000mm f 11 No 200111 200310 90 Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached Flash mode Matrix Non TTL Repeating Rear Red Eye Balanced Auto flash Manual Flash Curtain Reduction 2 Speedlight Fill Flash Sync SB 80DX 58 28 SB 28D
49. cus Tracking Enables the camera to analyse the speed of a moving subject according to the focus data detected and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject s position at the exact moment of exposure Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject during Focus Tracking even if some other object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder Front Curtain Sync The flash fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has completed its travel across the film plane This is the way the F65 F65D operates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync See Rear Curtain Sync Guide number The guide number indicates the power of a flash in relation to ISO film speed Guide numbers are quoted in either meters or feet Guide numbers are used to calculate the f stop for correct exposure as follows guide number flash to subject distance Using a selected aperture we can calculate the required flash to subject distance with the formula f stop guide number f stop Useful for determining the maximum flash to subject distance for flash photography flash to subject distance 104 ISO film speed The international standard for representing film sensitivity The higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa A film speed of ISO 200 is twice as sensitive as ISO 100 and half that of ISO 400 film Rear Curtain Sync Flash fires an instant before the second rear curtain of the focal p
50. de P Auto Multi Program Flexible Program possible S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto M Manual Autofocus TTL phase detection Nikon Multi CAM900 autofocus module with AF Assist Illuminator approx 0 5m 3m Detection range EV 1 to EV 19 ISO 100 at normal temperature Picture format 24 x 36mm standard 35mm film format Lens servo AF Auto Servo AF camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status i e stationary or moving including directional information Single Servo AF focus is locked when the subject is in focus Continuous Servo AF camera continues to focus on a moving subject Focus Tracking with Lock On automatically activated by subject s status M Manual focus Focus area One of five focus areas can be selected Focus Area mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode Single Area with M focus mode Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling AF contacts Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount With limitations see chart on page 89 Viewfinder Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror type built in dioptre adjustment 71 5 to 0 8 1 Eyepoint 17mm at 1 0 1 Focusing screen B type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets Viewfinder frame coverage Approx 8996 Finder magnification Approx 0 68 0 60x with 50mm lens set t
51. e page 84 A Aperture Priority Auto can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D or G type Nikkor page 88 Large aperture 1 2 8 1 Set the exposure mode dial to A NOTE Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens except G type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens except G type to its minimum largest f number When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks 56 Set the aperture lens minimum to maximum by rotating the Command Dial Compose picture confirm focus indicator 6 and shoot When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder eH i Select smaller aperture larger f number If the warning indication remains on use an ND filter Select larger aperture smaller f number If the warning indication remains on use the Speedlight f the subject is too dark or backlit the flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button Use the Speedlight page 80 92 57 DETAILED OPERATION Shooting in Each Exposure Mode continued M Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed 30 sec 1 2000 sec and aperture lens mi
52. e a signal from the remote control unit for 60 sec no signal is sent for 60 sec the remote control mode is cancelled and Q or disappears from the LCD panel The remote control cannot be operated unless the camera s shutter can be released i e when subject is not in focus with autofocus After the shutter is released the camera remains ready to receive another signal from the remote control unit for 60 sec DETAILED OPERATION NOTE Before using remote control When using the remote control for the first time make sure to pull out the insulation sheet placed on the battery inside the remote control unit that is set when purchased 69 Point the remote control unit toward the camera and press the shutter release button When immediate release is selected the self timer lamp lights after shutter release except when the Speedlight is used When Red Eye Reduction page 79 is also set the self timer lamp lights at the same output level as the normal Red Eye Reduction before the shutter releases and the flash fires when the shutter is released The shutter is released after the self timer lamp lights for approx 2 sec in two sec delay mode When Red Eye Reduction page 79 is also set the self timer lamp lights at the same output level as the normal Red Eye Reduction after the self timer lamp lights for approx 2 sec and the flash fires when the shutter is released
53. e 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 Lees sew eee Confirm selected focus area in the LCD panel and viewfinder 47 DETAILED OPERATION When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly the camera s AF Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment F Assist Illuminator automatically turns in the following situations Focus mode is autofocus AF Nikkor lens is used subject is dark and centre focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated AF Assist Illuminator does not turn on in Landscape mode or Xa Sports Continuous mode Approx 0 5 3m Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24 200mm Um and the distance range of the AF Assist Illuminator is approx 0 5 3m Autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m page 49 When the optional Speedlight SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 is attached and the conditions for the AF Assist Illumination are met the AF Assist Illuminator of the
54. eates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended Distancing the main subject and the background emphasises the effect un Landscape mode Use this mode whenever you re taking a picture of a distant scene The overall picture whether the subject is near or far is sharply focused A wide angle lens is suited to capturing a wide view of the landscape In some shooting situations slow shutter speed is selected To avoid camera shake use a tripod Use of the Speedlight is not recommended for only landscape shots To cancel flash set the flash sync mode to Flash Cancel page 79 or close the built in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button BASIC OPERATION Close Up mode Use this mode when you are taking pictures up close It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject Useful in taking close ups of subjects such as flowers or insects Effect is maximised at minimum focusing distance of the lens in use When using a zoom lens use telephoto zoom position For more professional uses Micro Nikkor lenses are recommended n some shooting situations slow shutter speed is selected To avoid camera shake use a tripod Dynamic AF Mode and centre focus area are automatically selected page 46 37 You can imprint the following date information on your picture
55. for half of all Approx 10 15 Approx 7 10 exposures Autofocus operation using an AF Zoom Nikkor 28 80mm 1 3 5 5 6D lens covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity ce before each shot with a shutter speed of 1 90 sec or faster Tripod socket 1 4 1501222 Dimensions F65 Approx 139 5 x 92 5 x 65 5mm W x Hx D F65D Approx 139 5 x 92 5 x 68mm Weight F65 Approx 395g without batteries F65D Approx 400g Optional exclusive Battery Pack MB 17 Soft case CF 61 Remote control unit ML L3 accessories All specifications apply when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature 20 C Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 110 111 MISCELLANEOUS AF Assist Illuminator 31 35 48 49 73 82 92 93 Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode 10 29 56 57 73 86 Auto Exposure Bracketing 62 63 73 Autofocus esses 26 44 AUTO mode 11 29 51 52 73 86 Auto Multi Program 10 29 52 53 73 86 Auto Servo 44 Centre Weighted Metering 9 42 58 Continuous shooting 38 73 Continuous Servo AF 44 CPU Nikkor lens 18 88 89 D Depth of field 56 74 Dioptre adjustment 67 Distance information
56. have your camera serviced by an authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years Using your camera correctly The Nikon F65 F65D s performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and nonconforming accessories could damage the F65 F65D s components Nikon cannot guarantee the F65 F65D s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories Supplied accessories Rikon Body cap P 19 Accessory shoe cover Eyepiece cap DK 5 P 67 Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe DETA ED OPERAT ONN 43 73 Focus Mode 44 45 Focus Area 46 47 AF Assist Illuminator 48 49 FOCUS LOCK q M 50 Shooting in Each Exposure 51 60 AUTO MOG hon uUi 51 Auto Multi Program Flexible Program 52 53 Shutter Priority Auto 54 55 Aperture Priority Auto 56 57 arisan aeara anaa al EA SENESE AEEA 58 60 Exposure Compensation esee nennen nennen nennen nenne 61 Auto Exposure Bracketing 62 63 Multiple 64 65 Nomenclature LCD Panel Viewfinder
57. ing Six segment 3D Matrix system Metering Exposure mode AUTO mode x Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync m Set focus mode to AF autofocus See page 44 for details Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF autofocus Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position page 24 NOTE AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority automatically focuses on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas page 46 If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus is achieved camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas When the exposure mode is set to AUTO mode page 51 or to Vari Program To focus lightly press the shutter release button page 36 except Close Up mode the F65 F65D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority for easy operation making it unnecessary to switch the focus area 26 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 45 or focus on a different subject located at the same distance
58. ing Flash is also available Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 TTL multi flash where a Speedlight to which Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 is attached is fired simultaneously with the built in Speedlight or optional Speedlight attached to the F65 F65D can also be used Both Diffuser SG 1 and SG 2 can be used Soft case CF 61 Camera case CF 61 is available for this camera The camera body fits inside the case with AF 28 80mm f 3 5 5 6D IF or smaller lens attached Neckstraps Handstrap AH 4 Braid type AN 4B black and AN 4Y yellow wide braid type AN 6Y yellow and AN 6W burgundy neckstraps are available Handstrap AH 4 helps you hold the camera firmly and easily and shoot in quick motion MISCELLANEOUS 95 Cleaning camera body Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries to with a soft clean cloth After using the camera near seawater wipe the camera protect the camera from battery leakage body with a soft clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt n a humid environment store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant and then dry it with a dry cloth NEVER use organic solvents like thinner or to keep out dust moisture and salt Note however that storing leather cases in
59. is too dark In mode use flash ace or Vari Program cancel the Flash Cancel and use flash In S mode select slower shutter speed In A mode select larger aperture smaller f number If the warning indication remains after performing above remedies in S or A mode use flash as well 53 51 36 55 57 Electronic analog exposure display blinks Subject brightness is beyond camera s exposure range When the subject is bright use ND filter and when the subject is dark use flash The electronic analog exposure display remains blinking when the Speedlight is used 59 100 blinks blinks Shutter speed is set to Cancel the by 54 60 Time in S mode selecting 30 sec or faster shutter speed or select M mode to perform Long Time Exposure Auto Exposure Select shutter speed 60 63 Bracketing is set during other than to cancel Long Time exposure Long Time exposure or cancel Auto Exposure Bracketing Shutter speed 90 appears Shutter speed faster Simply release the 80 indication blinks than sync speed is shutter to take a flash 83 selected in S or M picture Shutter speed mode automatically shifts to 1 90 sec blinks Subject is too dark Use Speedlight 58 55 and flash is 57 59 recommended in P 76 80 S Aor M mode blinks Flash has fired at full e Shoot again after 77
60. ist Illuminator P 48 Red Eye Reduction lamp Accessory shoe P 77 P 79 Viewfinder eyepiece Dioptre adjustment lever P 67 Rubber eyecup P 67 Command Dial Camera back lock release lever P 20 Film confirmation window P 21 Data Back F65D only P 22 39 Battery chamber cover lock lever Tripod socket P 16 Illustration shown is the F65D The camera back of the F65 differs from the F65D ll F65D only Data imprint LCD buttons QUARTZ DATE 1 Date time display LCD 5 2 Year indicator 3 MODE button Push to select one of five available displays 4 SELECT button Push to select date time to be adjusted 5 M Month indicator wmm Data imprint indicator Blinks 3 7 approx 2 sec when data is imprinted 7 ADJUST button Push to adjust 4 date time WO LCD Panel Viewfinder Display E LCD panel Remote control P 69 Self timer P 40 Shutter speed Aperture Exposure Compensation Multiple P 61 Exposure P 64 Battery power P 17 Frame counter P 21 Exposure Compensation Flash sync mode P 78 80 value P 61 Focus area P 46 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 62 The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference NOTE About LCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low te
61. ject which has been moving remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again With exposure mode set to RR other modes are set as follows AF Area Mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority page 46 Metering system Matrix page 28 Flash sync mode Front Curtain sync Normal Syno page 78 Check point In Flexible Program Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing DETAILED OPERATION Multiple Exposure Slow Sync flash Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync flash and Rear Curtain Sync flash cannot be used Confirm focus indicator 6 compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot NOTE Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens except G type After you have locked focus do not change Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens except G type to its the camera to subject distance If you keep minimum largest f number When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture the shutter release button lightly pressed setting FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks after releasing the shutter the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing Compose picture confirm focus indicator 6 and shoot When the subject is dark or backlit the built in Speedlight automatically pops up and fires page 34 See page 99 if any warning indication appears in the LCD panel o
62. lane shutter begins to move When slow shutter speeds are used this feature can create a blur effect from the ambient light i e flowing light patterns following a moving subject with subject movement frozen at the end of the light flow See Front Curtain Sync Slow Sync A flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed Flash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash illuminated subject against a dark background Using a slower shutter speed with the flash brings out the background details in the picture Use of a slow shutter speed with Rear Curtain Sync is particularly effective for illustrating the movement of a stream of light The F65 F65D s Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter Speed range down to 30 sec in Auto Multi Program Aperture Priority Auto or 1 sec in ES Night Scene mode Vignetting Progressively diminished illumination on the film from the centre to the corners There are two kinds of vignetting natural vignetting caused by the lens and vignetting that is caused by improper use of accessories such as a lens hood or filter MISCELLANEOUS 105 of camera Integral motor autofocus 35mm single lens reflex with electronically controlled focal plane shutter and built in Speedlight Exposure modes AUTO mode Vari Program 2 Portrait Landscape Close Up 463 Sports Continuous m Night Scene mo
63. lected the Red Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx 1 sec before the flash fires Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released Red Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top priority With some lenses light from the Red Eye Reduction lamp may not reach the subject s eyes In some cases the red eye effect may not be sufficiently reduced due to the location of subject With Slow Sync and Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync keep the camera steady to prevent picture blur since the shutter speed is slow Use of a tripod is recommended Speedlight 79 This section explains how to use the built in Speedlight set to desired flash sync mode when a D or G type AF Nikkor lens is attached 1 In Auto Multi Program Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual SS exposure mode release the built in W Nc release button Speedlight by pressing the Q flash lock s In P S or M When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter exposure mode release button is lightly pressed the flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder in Auto Multi Program Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode In AUTO mode Vari Program when the subject is dark or backlit except in lal and the shutter release button is lightly pressed AUTO 1 appears in the
64. light Other zoom ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Flash shooting lenses can be used however refer to the table below for the zoom lenses NEUE e a distance range with some limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance 14 2 28 4 2 8 5m 14 2 2 8 4 5 6 1 4 6m NOTE Using built in Speedlight 14 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 1 4 2m Make sure to remove the lens hood 2 2 8 4 56 8 11 0 3 The built in Speedlight cannot be used with zoom lenses set to Macro in wideangle 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 0 6 2 1m At short shooting distances we recommend using an optional Speedlight to 4 1561 8 11 16 22 0 6 1 5m ipn With color print film vignetting is reduced since the edges of the frame are 5 6 8 1 16 22 32 0 6 1 1m cropped out in film processing 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 0 8m The maximum flash shooting distance can also be calculated by dividing the Lens Limitations guide number by the selected aperture value AF 24 50mm f 3 3 4 5 35mm or longer focal length Example When 1 2 8 is selected with ISO 100 film using the camera s built in AF 24 85mm 1 2 8 4 longar focal tengtti and at sum 1m or longer shooting distance Speedlight the maximum flash shooting distance will be SL LES STM
65. lled it allows you to capture the beauty of nighttime or twilight scenes imprinting are ISO32 3200 Compose picture focus and fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture with the imprinted Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is date time recommended i e To avoid camera shake use a tripod Data imprint indicator blinks for approx two to e To cancel flash set the flash sync mode to Flash three sec immediately after the shutter is released Cancel page 79 or close the built in when film is loaded Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button Imprinted date time The illustration at right indicates the position of the imprinted date time on the film It may be difficult to read against bright colours such as white or reddish hues 38 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 Self timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera s shutter can be released i e when subject Or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the S button until appears on the LCD panel The display changes as follows Ny 8 5 display M cancel Two sec delay Immediate release for release for remote
66. mains the same as that of batteries installed only in the camera body with the MB 17 Remote Control Unit ML L3 Remote control releases the camera s shutter from a distance As with self timer operation the remote control can also be used when you want to be in the photograph You can also use the remote control instead of a cable release to reduce camera shake Eyepiece correction lenses Eyepiece correction lenses enable near or far sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision and can be attached easily by inserting onto the viewfinder eyepiece Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide viewfinder dioptre settings of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3m 1 combined dioptre with setting on camera body We recommend that you actually look through the viewfinder with various correction lenses attached before making a purchase since viewfinder dioptre differs from one person to another Use the optional eyepiece correction lens when you need eyepiece correction over 1 5 to 0 8m 1 that can be adjusted using the F65 F65D s dioptre adjustment lever The rubber eyecup cannot be used together with the eyepiece correction lenses Lenses A wide variety of AF lenses 14mm to 600mm wideangle telephoto zoom Micro or DC Defocus image Control is available for the F65 F65D Filters Nikon filters can be divided into three types screw in drop in and rear interchange With the F65 F65D
67. mals Red Eye Reduction can be used in ka AUTO mode Vari Program except for Night Scene Auto Multi Program Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode With optional Speedlight SB 80DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 and SB 26 the Red Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights n Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync can be used in Night Scene mode Auto Multi Program or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Red Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously set With optional Speedlight SB 80DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 and SB 26 the Red Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights G Flash Cancel Flash Cancel can only be selected in amp AUTO mode or Vari Program Set Flash Cancel when you want to cancel the flash and have the photograph exposed only with the natural light Flash Cancel cannot be set when the built in Speedlight is in the up position Set the Flash Cancel before lightly pressing the shutter release button The built in Speedlight is cancelled but when optional Speedlights are attached flash is not cancelled To cancel Flash Cancel turn the power switch off or select another exposure mode NOTE Flash Sync Modes n Front Curtain Sync shutter speed shifts automatically to 1 90 sec when the shutter speed is set to faster than 1 90 sec in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode When Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is se
68. mperatures In either case when the temperature returns to normal the displays also return to normal Bi Viewfinder display 12mm dia reference circle for Centre Focus area focus brackets P 30 46 Weighted Metering area P 58 mM wW W E Flash ready light P 77 Flash recommended Focus indicator P 31 indication P 76 80 Exposure Compensation P 61 Focus area P 46 Electronic analog exposure P 59 Exposure Compensation value display P 61 Shutter speed Aperture The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65 F65D can be divided into two sections One is the user controlled exposure mode with Auto Multi Program Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes where the photographer can determine various exposure factors The other section is point and shoot exposure mode in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings User controlled exposure mode P Auto Multi Program P 52 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically Other settings such as Flexible Program page 53 or Exposure Compensation page 61 are possible S Shutter Priority Auto P 54 You set desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correct aperture Freeze the motion of a moving subject or blur the subject Aperture Priority Auto P 56 You set the desired aperture and the camera selects the
69. n Nikon are attached the built in Speedlight may not pop up all the way with power switch of the Speedlight on or off When the built in Speedlight is automatically fired in a AUTO mode or Vari Program vignetting or uneven illumination may result MISCELLANEOUS 91 ll Notes on using optional Speedlights See your Speedlight manual for details If the camera groups are defined in the manual of the Speedlight with TTL Auto Flash see the section for camera group Il Flash sync speed is 1 90 sec or slower when using an optional Speedlight Available film speeds for TTL Auto Flash are ISO 25 to ISO 800 When Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera attached with the Speedlight with AF Assist Illuminator the Red Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights up With other Speedlights without AF Assist Illuminator the Red Eye Reduction lamp of the camera body lights up When optional Speedlight with AF Assist Illuminator SB 80DX 50DX 28 28DX 27 26 25 or 24 is attached the AF Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight emits light when the focus mode is set to AF an AF Nikkor lens is attached the subject is dark and centre focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated With other optional Speedlights the AF Assist Illuminator on the camera emits light Set the exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto or Manual to take flash pictures with
70. nd with built in motor Rewind speed with fresh batteries approx 16 sec with 36 exposure film approx 18 sec with 24 exposure film Multiple Exposure Selectable in P S A M Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync normal sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Flash Cancel 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 Ready light Flash fully charged ready light lights Full output warning ready light blinks Flash recommended indication Blinks when the subject is dark or backlit and Speedlight is recommended in P S A and Accessory shoe Standard ISO type hot shoe contact sync contact ready light contact TTL Auto Flash contact monitor contact GND safety lock provided Date time imprint function F65D only Built in clock 24 hour type with timing accuracy within x90 seconds a month leap year adjustment until December 31 2049 Usable film ISO 32 to 3200 DX coded film Display mode Year Month Day Day Hour Minute No Imprint Month Day Year and Day Month Year Power source one 3V CR2025 lithium battery battery life approx three years depending upon use of data imprint function and other operating conditions Self timer Electroni
71. nimum to maximum manually With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure Long Time exposure Time can be set in Manual exposure mode Non CPU lenses page 90 can only be used in Manual exposure mode 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M Metering system automatically switches to Centre Weighted from Matrix in Manual exposure mode When a non CPU Nikkor lens is attached F appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder Set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring Camera s exposure meter cannot be used See page 90 for details Centre Weighted Metering Centre Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm diameter circle in the viewfinder and is thus useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene NOTE Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens except G type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens except G type to its minimum largest f number When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks 58 Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder Set the shutter speed and 30 1 2000 sec by rotating the Command Dial and aperture minimum to maximum by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the aperture b
72. nk rewind batteries and turn the power on again then press two Q film rewind buttons simultaneously for more than 1 sec to start film rewind again If this warning appears frequently contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre F blinks F blinks Non CPU lens is Attach CPU lens 19 attached or lens is not except IX Nikkor 88 attached With a non CPU lens 89 set the exposure mode 90 to M and set the aperture with lens aperture ring appears Film is not correctly Reload film 21 installed Err and E blink Err blinks Film is not correctly Reload film 21 advanced 99 MISCELLANEOUS LCD panel E blinks when exposure meter is turned on Viewfinder E blinks when exposure meter is turned on Cause Film remains in the camera after film rewind is complete Remedy Remove the film cartridge Page 33 blinks Autofocus is not possible Focus manually 45 H 1 appears H i appears e Overexposure warning subject is too bright In gx Vari Program or P mode use ND filter n S mode select faster shutter speed n A mode select smaller aperture larger f number If the warning indication remains after performing above remedies in S or A mode use ND filter as well 51 57 55 57 LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page appears appears Underexposure warning subject
73. non TTL flash mode With the SB 26 25 or 24 even if Front Curtain Sync is set on the camera body the Speedlight performs Rear Curtain Sync when Rear Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight P S or M exposure mode camera setting is overridden In or Vari Program except Ff Speedlight performs Front Curtain Sync even if Rear Curtain Sync is set on Speedlight Speedlight setting is overridden e With the SB 26 25 or 24 when Slow Sync is set the camera body in Rear Curtain Sync is performed if Rear Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight With the SB 26 25 or 24 when Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on the camera body Speedlight performs Red Eye Reduction or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync even if Rear Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight FEE in the LCD panel and FEE and in the viewfinder blink and the shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode is set to P or Vari Program and the attached optional Speedlight is not set to TTL Auto Flash Set the Speedlight flash mode to TTL or set the camera s exposure mode to S A or M 92 With SK 6 and SB 24 attached the AF Assist of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light In P or exposure mode the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the film speed ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Maximum Built in Speedlight 2 2 4 2 8
74. o infinity at 1 5 to 0 8m 1 Metering system TTL full aperture exposure metering system Three metering systems selectable limitations with lens used 3D six segment Matrix Metering with D or G type AF Nikkor Six segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than D or G type except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor AI P Nikkor Centre Weighted Metering automatically selected with Manual exposure mode Viewfinder information Focus indications focus area shutter speed aperture electronic analog exposure display Exposure Compensation value display Exposure Compensation flash ready light flash recommended full flash output Five sets of focus area brackets 12mme reference circle for Centre Weighted metering Metering range 3D Matrix Metering EV 1 20 Centre Weighted Metering EV 1 20 at normal temperature ISO 100 f 1 4 lens Exposure meter coupling CPU Reflex mirror Automatic instant return type Exposure Compensation posure compensated in 2 EV range in 1 2 steps except in M or Lens aperture Instant return type with depth of field preview button Auto Exposure Bracketing Bracketing range 2 EV number of Shots three bracketing Steps 0 5 1 1 5 or 2 EV except in or Vari Program 106 Film speed setting Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX coded film in use manual not selectable Film speed range DX ISO 25
75. ocus With dark subjects the camera s AF Assist Illuminator page 48 is automatically activated to guide autofocus See page 44 for details on focusing NOTE Composing frame This camera s viewfinder frame shows approximately 8996 of the image actually exposed on the film frame Therefore the actual exposed frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs Built in Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit except in Mi or and the shutter release button is lightly pressed the built in Speedlight automatically pops up in AUTO mode or Vari Program Mil 25 page 76 for details Check points Dioptre adjustment page 67 enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area shift the focus area page 46 or use focus lock page 50 In situations where autofocus may not work as expected see page 27 BASIC OPERATION Confirm that in focus indicator appears the viewfinder then slowly fully depress the shutter release button With a moving subject Continuous Servo AF page 44 activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly p
76. or Day Month Year Set the time in Day Hour Minute display 2 Push ADJUST button to change blinking numbers and after correction ADJUST push SELECT button until the numbers IO oO stop blinking Each time you push the ADJUST button year section moves up from 98 to 49 back to 98 after 49 To change the numerical indication rapidly hold the ADJUST button down for more than 1 sec Push SELECT button until the date time display stops blinking When the imprint indicator appears in the data imprint LCD panel the setting is complete NOTE Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate from the batteries required for the camera body Battery life is approx 3 years When the imprinting on the photo appears faded and or the display of the data imprint on the LCD becomes faint or disappears this indicates low battery power Replace the battery making sure to set correct date time after changing battery 22 Changing battery for imprinting qum A Open camera back remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting and then remove the used battery Use a pointed object to remove the battery Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with side facing up Attach the battery chamber cover NOTE Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children s reach If swallowed
77. osure is possible with this exposure mode 29 Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus causes 6 to appear in the viewfinder 1 Hold the camera properly Keep your elbow propped against your body for support keep your upper body still Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera or lens NOTE Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter speed The Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions where slow shutter speed is required in Vari Program with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly Compose frame centre focus brackets on your subject and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button Compose frame so that the subject to be focused is located closest at any of five focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority page 26 46 is set camera automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas Stand with one foot forward a half step and When shutter release button is lightly pressed the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows appears Subject is in focus E blinks Unable to focus using autof
78. oving eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens make sure the Nikon DK 16 stamp is at the bottom 67 Electronic preview function is available with this camera Depress the depth of field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder see page 74 68 Pressing the depth of field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in amp AUTO mode Vari Program Auto Multi Program or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode and down to the aperture selected in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode By looking through the viewfinder the approximate depth of field with the given aperture can be confirmed Use the optional remote control to release the camera s shutter from a distance As with self timer operation the remote control can also be used when you want to be in the photograph You can also use the remote control instead of a cable release to reduce camera shake Press the S remote control button a number of times so g immediate release or amp two sec delay release appears in the LCD panel Or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the S remote control button The display changes as follows OS gg Nodiplay Self timer cancel You can choose to release the shutter either immediately after or two sec after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed Once remote control operation is set the camera remains ready to receiv
79. page 110 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the aval indication 1wwam appears Sufficient battery power appears Batteries are nearing exhaustion Have a fresh set ready Viewfinder indications turn off when you release your finger from shutter release button after taking the picture n 2 2 a me blinks Batteries are exhausted Replace batteries Shutter locks Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD PREPARATION panel automatically turn off 5 sec after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused All indications in the viewfinder turn off Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in A the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx 5 sec See page 24 about the shutter release button LCD panel when the power switch is off When the power switch is turned off with batteries installed the frame counter display remains on in the LCD panel 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body CPU contacts of CPU 1 CPU Nikkor lens 2 G type Nikkor lens Nikkor lens other than G type 1 Check the lens type CDCPU Nikkor lenses other than G type Illustration is D type Nikkor lens with aperture ring G type Nikkor lens without aperture ring
80. qu t gt 1 49 No display lt cancel Multiple Exposure When the bracketing value is set and while the exposure meter is on appears and 4 blinks in the LCD panel and and electronic analog exposure display blink in the viewfinder Bracketing value can be confirmed by pressing the eo 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 n any of the exposure modes Flash Exposure Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are simultaneously performed when a Speedlight is used FE 4 E Compensated EV value and bracketing order Compensated EV value pube Bracketing order 0 5 ud 0 0 5 40 5 1 0 0 1 0 41 0 1 5 0 1 5 41 5 2 0 0 22 0 42 0 62 Compose picture confirm focus indicator 6 and shoot Each time the shutter release button is depressed correct EV under EV and over EV exposure are performed in that order while the blinking electronic analog exposure display shows the correct under then overexposure Compensated shutter speed and aperture values are displayed during shooting f the Exposure Compensation function page 61 is also set bracketing will be combined with the Exposure Compensation values It is useful to perform Bracketing with a compensated value of over 2 E
81. r viewfinder 50 51 P Auto Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in any shooting situation For more complex shooting use Flexible Program page 53 Exposure Compensation page 61 or Auto Exposure Bracketing page 62 P Auto Multi Program can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D or G type Nikkor page 88 NOTE Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens except G type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens except G type to its minimum largest f number When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks Difference between AUTO mode and P Auto Multi Program Although exposure controls are the same with Auto Multi Program you can select functions such as Flexible Program page 53 Exposure Compensation page 61 Auto Exposure Bracketing page 62 Multiple Exposure page 64 Slow Sync page 78 or Rear Curtain Sync page 78 flash for more flexible shooting In Auto Multi Program however the built in Speedlight does not pop up automatically 52 Compose picture confirm focus indicator 6 and shoot When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel i Use ND filter Use Speedlight f the subject is too dark or backlit the fl
82. re mode compensation remains in that exposure mode Changing the exposure mode to M AUTO or Vari Program temporarily cancels the compensation Exposure Compensation set in Vari Program is cancelled when exposure mode is changed The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in AUTO or M exposure mode DETAILED OPERATION Compose picture confirm focus indicator 6 and shoot To cancel Exposure Compensation rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button to reset the compensation value to 0 0 In Vari Program changing the exposure mode also cancels the Exposure Compensation Turning the power switch off does not cancel the Exposure Compensation 61 Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values maximum of x2 EV shifting from the automatically set proper exposure or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode for three shots each time the shutter is released For example this is useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with bracketed exposures after processing the film when the subject has pronounced contrast in shooting with colour slide film and where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing button to set desired bracketing value within 2 EV without combining exposure compen sation The display changes as follows EAE a EMO VAG A LA lt o
83. ressed the built in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging pages 34 76 Confirm that focus indicator 6 appears and slowly depress the shutter release button After the shutter is released the film automatically advances to the next frame and the next shot can be taken 32 Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll The frame counter counts down until rewind is complete Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll may be discarded in the process of developing Confirm that film is completely rewound then remove film cartridge Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking in the LCD panel appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off Make sure the film is completely rewound is blinking in the LCD panel open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to one side BASIC OPERATION f any other warning indications appear see page 99 For mid roll rewind see page 66 33 Using Built In Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit except in lal or Xa and the shutter release button is lightly pressed the built in Speedlight automatically pops up in AUTO mode or Vari Program 2 Mill xai Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures wi
84. ry power is very low or at low temperatures film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid roll and and frame number will blink in the LCD panel In this case turn the power switch off change batteries then turn the power switch on and press the two film rewind buttons simultaneously for approx 1 sec to rewind film again The F65 F65D enables near or far sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be attached NOTE Using the dioptre adjustment lever Since the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the lever Dioptre adjustment Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the dioptre adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in the viewfinder appear sharp Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment The adjustable range of the finder dioptre is 1 5m 1 to 0 8 1 Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of 5 to 3m 1 page 94 DETAILED OPERATION Attaching viewfinder accessories To attach an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens remove the rubber eyecup and slide down the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens To reattach the rubber eyecup after rem
85. s see page 98 72 The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D or G type lens is attached Exposure AF Assist Flexible Exposure Auto Exposure Multiple mode compensation Bracketing exposure E amp O P O S O Focus mode Exposure Metering Film advance AF MF mode system mode Matrix Single frame z Matrix Single frame O Matrix Single frame O Single frame Centre Matrix Continuous Matrix Single frame Matrix Single frame o O Matrix Single frame Matrix Single frame O Centre Weighted Single frame Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority 2 Dynamic AF Mode 3 Single Area Mode O Available Q Automatically set when the exposure mode is selected Other mode also selectable Unavailable Single frame with use of built in Speedlight 73 DETAILED OPERATION 74 About Depth of Field Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section E Depth of field When focusing depth of field should be considered Depth of field is the zone
86. s using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1 5m AF S 28 70mm f 2 8 IF ED at 70mm usable at approx 1m or longer at wideangle Lens with autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting AF S 80 200mm f 2 8 IF ED AF 80 200mm f 2 8 ED AF VR 80 400mm 1 4 5 5 6 ED 49 DETAILED OPERATION Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure Mode AUTO AUTO mode The simplest exposure mode with this camera The camera automatically controls exposure When the subject is dark or backlit the built in Speedlight automatically pops up to fire Recommended for beginner SLR camera users em AUTO mode can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D or G type Nikkor page 88 Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that s framed outside of the F65 F65D s five focus areas and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected page 27 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button For example when centre focus is selected UTO 6 appears when the subject is in focus and 1 Set the exposure mode dial to the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus lock cannot be used in Za Sports Continuous mode Focus is not locked with a moving subject To lock focus on a stationary sub
87. tached and the power switch is turned on F blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released except in Manual exposure mode See page 90 for a non CPU lens Check points Use a D or G type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera s functions See page 88 for Lens Compatibility Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching detaching the lens Avoid direct sunlight when attaching detaching the lens Turn the power switch on and load DX coded film With DX coded film film speed will be set automatically ISO 25 5000 Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame 1 Turn the power switch on open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the bottom Pull film leader across to red index mark Make sure to align the film leader to the red index mark if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark short of or beyond the mark film may not be loaded properly Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack NOTE Loading removing film Shutter curtains are very thin Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed Film automatically advances to the
88. th the Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed the built in Speedlight m 1 automatically pops up and starts When the Speedlight is ready to fire appears without blinking in the viewfinder when the camera s meter is on d When you want to take a picture without the flash close the Speedlight until it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button When the flash is cancelled in this manner as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed flash is cancelled for subsequent shots When you remove your finger from the shutter release button and shutter release button is lightly pressed again the built in Speedlight pops up again and flash starts charging To cancel the flash for subsequent shots select the Flash Cancel mode page 79 When the subject is backlit in lal or 6 mode built in Speedlight does not fire automatically NOTE Continuous use of built in Speedlight After continuous use of the built in Speedlight it may stop firing to protect the firing tube Wait for a while before using the Speedlight again 34 Confirm 4 in viewfinder then compose focus and take the picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button The shutter cannot be released unless appears without blinking in the viewfinder
89. ture Page 51 Automatically set to 1 90 1 60 sec amp 37 Automatically set to 1 90 1 15 sec 37 37 Automatically set to 1 90 sec Automatically set Xa 38 Automatically set to 1 90 1 sec 38 P Automatically set to 1 90 sec 1 52 1 90 30 sec 2 54 Automatically set to 1 90 sec 1 56 Desired setting 3 M 1 90 30 sec 2 Time 58 1 Shutter speed is prolonged up to 30 sec with Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync and Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 2 Shutter speed shifts automatically to 1 90 sec when the shutter speed is set to faster than 1 90 sec and the built in Speedlight pops up or attached optional Speedlight is turned on In this case 90 appears in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed display blinks in the LCD panel 8 Flash shooting distance range depends on the ISO speed of the film in use and aperture setting In Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table on page 84 83 Speedlight 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 1 2 8 ED AF 18 35mm 3 5 4 5 ED AF 20 35mm 1 2 8 zoom lenses cannot be used with the built in Speed
90. use focus lock page 50 then recompose fas Low contrast scenes For example where the subject is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other background Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest BASIC OPERATION Patterned subject or scene For example building windows Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets For example when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in shadow 27 2 Set Exposure Mode to When the exposure mode is set to the camera automatically controls all the exposure settings Set exposure mode to AUTO mode When the shutter release button is lightly pressed shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder When the exposure mode is set to AUTO j mode Matrix Metering is automatically selected Check if the AF Area mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority See page 46 for details Matrix Metering page 42 The Matrix Meter employed in the F65 F65D uses a six segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in extremely complex lighting conditions The microcomputer analyses data including scene brightness and contrast and subject distance when you use a D or G type Nikkor lens the 3
91. utomatically switches to Centre Weighted Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual 2 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be attached 8 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 5 Without shifting and or tilting the lens 6 Compatible with AF S and AF I Nikkor except AF S 17 35mm 2 80 IF ED AF S 24 85mm 1 3 5 4 5G IF ED and AF S 28 70mm 1 2 8D IF ED 7 With maximum effective aperture of 5 6 or faster 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 9 Some lenses accessories cannot be attached See page 90 10 With exposure mode set to Manual The exposure meter cannot be used 11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1 90 sec or slower the exposure meter cannot be used 12 Attach the PB 6 vertically PB 6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching AS 15 must be attached in combination with Medical Nikkor 200mm 1 5 6 for the lens to fire the flash Reprocopy Outfit PF 4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA 4 89 MISCELLANEOUS Compatibility continued Usable Optional Speedlights When a non CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to Manual with a non CPU lens When other modes are selected shutter cannot be released The camera s exposure meter
92. utton The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure shutter speed and aperture and the correct exposure The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera s exposure range Electronic analog exposure display is not available with Long Time exposure The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications dev Correct exposure 3 Compose picture focus and shoot f the subject is too dark or backlit the flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button Use the Speedlight page 80 92 The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in Manual exposure mode 59 DETAILED OPERATION Shooting in Each Exposure Mode continued Exposure Compensation Long Time Time Exposure Rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to next after 30 sec to set Long Time Time exposure Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec during Long Time Time exposure and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel but all the indications turn off in the viewfinder Lightly press the shutter release button again to close the shutter This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars Camera shake can be reduced by using the Self
93. xpression 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 In general brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform The F65 F65D provides two metering systems Matrix Metering page 28 and Centre Weighted Metering page 58 With Matrix Metering data on scene brightness is detected by the six segment Matrix sensor With Centre Weighted Metering most of the meter s sensitivity is concentrated on the 12mm diameter centre circle in the viewfinder With the F65 F65D Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to other than Manual and Centre Weighted Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode Using D or G type Nikkor lenses the F65 F65D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine correct exposure H Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film Light reaching the film is controlled by the shutter speed and aperture The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for subject brightness and film sensitivity results in the correct exposure The F65 F65D s AUTO mode page 51 Auto Multi Program page 52 and Vari Program page 36 automatically control shutter speed and aperture In Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode page 54 you can manually set shutter speed and the
94. y place to prevent mold and mildew Keep it away from naphthalene or camphor moth repellent electrical appliances that generate magnetic fields or an excessively hot place such as inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater Avoid extreme temperature change An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside a while to expose the camera gradually to the temperature change Avoid water or moisture 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 96 MISCELLANEOUS Keep batteries out of children s reach If someone accidentally swallows batteries call a doctor immediately Do not leave WARNING Use two CR2 type lithium batteries Use two CR2 type 3V lithium batteries Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with and ends positioned correctly Stains on the battery poles m
95. you the option to choose from Portrait Landscape Close Up Sports Continuous or Night Scene mode designed for specific picture taking situations and photographic images Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari Program then lightly press the shutter release button Centre the focus brackets on your subject where you want the focus and lightly press the shutter release button The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows appears Subject is in focus blinks Unable to focus using autofocus Confirm that focus indicator 6 appears and slowly depress the shutter release button Shutter speed and aperture are automatically determined to suit the selected Vari Program and are displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder When the subject is dark or backlit the built in Speedlight automatically pops up and fires When the subject is backlit in Sports Continuous or Ml Landscape mode the Speedlight does not fire automatically Flexible Program 53 Auto Exposure Bracketing page 62 and Multiple Exposure page 64 cannot be performed in Vari Program When using the flash in Vari Program the Flash Sync modes page 78 automatically change according to each mode selected 36 Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people It cr

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