Nikon N65 Instruction Manual Download

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Page 2: ...With 8 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 B...

Page 3: ...amera correctly The Nikon N65 N65QD s performance has been optimized 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 N65 N65QD s components Nikon cannot guarantee the N65 N65QD s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories Supplied accessories Body ca...

Page 4: ...nt Lens 18 19 3 Load Film 20 21 4 Set Date and Time N65QD only 22 23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 25 41 1 Set Focus Mode to AF 26 27 2 Set Exposure Mode to 3 28 29 3 Hold Camera and Focus 30 31 4 Release Shutter 32 33 Using Built In Speedlight 34 35 Shooting with Vari Program 36 38 Imprinting DatefTime N65QD only 39 Self Timer Operation 40 41 About Metering Systems and Exposure ...

Page 5: ...ield Preview 68 Remote Control Operation optional 69 72 Available Mode Combinations 73 About Depth of Field 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75 86 Built In Speedlight and TIL Flash Modes 76 Ready Light Accessory Shoe 77 Flash Sync Mode Features 78 79 Using Built In Speedlight 80 83 Flash Shooting Distance Range 84 Usable Lenses with Built In SpeedlighL 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations 86 MISCELLANEOU...

Page 6: ...Self timer Remote control button P 40 69 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 62 Multiple Exposure P 64 Film rewind button P 66 Accessory shoe P 77 6 Depth of field preview button P 68 Remote control sensor P 69 Shutter release button P 17 24 Camera strap eyelet Aperture P 59 Exposure Compensation button P 61 Film rewind button P 66 LCD panel P 8 Self timer P 40 AF Assist Illuminator P 48 Red Eye Reduction ...

Page 7: ...QD The camera back of the N65 differs from the N65QD N65QD only Data imprint LCD buttons 1 RI T 2 t nlili I OOOO oC fimD SELECT ADJUST 1 Date time display LCD 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 6 Data imprint indicator Blinks approx 2 sec when data is imprinted 7 ADJUST button Push...

Page 8: ...P 17 Frame counter P 21 Exposure Compensation value P 61 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 62 The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference 8 NOTE About lCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low temperatures In either case when the temperature returns to normal the displays also return to normal ...

Page 9: ...rence circle for Center Weighted Metering area P 58 r Focus indicator P 31 Focus area P 46 Shutterspeed Flash ready light P 77 Flash recommended indication P 76 80 Exposure Compensation P 61 Electronic analog exposure P 59 Exposure Compensation value display P 61 re 9 ...

Page 10: ...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 A Aperture Priority Auto P 56 You set the desire...

Page 11: ...Iiii 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 Qi Sports Continuous mode P 38 Use this mode to freeze the motion of fast moving subjects Continuous shooting is also possible with this mode r Night Scene mode P 38 Use this mode fo...

Page 12: ... power is off page 16 2Attach the lens and turn the power switch on page 18 With CPU Nikkor lens other than G type set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock 3 Open the camera back and install the film page 20 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF autofocus page 26 12 ...

Page 13: ...pose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button page 30 7 Confirm focus indicator appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button page 32 8 Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll page 33 0 __J B AUTO EH3 36 13 ...

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Page 15: ...ection introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens Load film Set date and time N65QD only About shutter release button I 00 pr 1 r _ Or P I I ...

Page 16: ...time Always use fresh batteries of the same brand Keep the batteries out of children s reach If swallowed contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batteries see page 98 Check points 2Insert batteries with the EB and e ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber then firmly close the battery chamber cover Incorrect positioning of EEl and e poles may damage the camera We recommend that you...

Page 17: ...nd aperture indications in the LCD If 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 4 Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx 5 sec See ...

Page 18: ...ther CPU Nikkor lenses aperture does not need to be set to minimum 18 2Turn 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 b...

Page 19: ...unattended without a lens attached be sure to attach the supplied body cap page 3 or optional body cap BF 1A BF 1 body cap cannot be used NOTE Non CPU Nikkor lens When a non CPU Nikkor lens is attached 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 ...

Page 20: ... camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the bottom 2 Pull film leader across to red index mark Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack NOTE Loading removing film 20 Shutter curtains are very thin Do not touch the shutte...

Page 21: ...ower if AUTO E 3 rn switch is off w OX coded film 1 vW it h DDXX c o d eddff ilm ffilil m s p e e d w illtb e s e t D X c o d e d fi lm automatically between ISO 25 to ISO 5000 ISO Film speed is set to ISO 100 with non DX coded film film speed l6 Ii OX mark Check points Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll and film speed...

Page 22: ...button until the numbers 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 ...

Page 23: ... the used battery Use a pointed object to remove the battery Z NOTE Storing batteries 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up Attach the battery chamber cover Keep the batteries out of children s reach If swallowed contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batteries see page 98 23 o a w a Il ...

Page 24: ...a starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed page 30 Lightly pressing the shutter release button activates the indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx 5 sec from removal of finger See page 17 for the exposure meter Fully depress the shutter release button Fully depressing the shutter release button releases shutter and film automatically advanc...

Page 25: ... beginner Shooting modes functions explained in this section are as follows Lens attached D type AF Nikkor Focus mode AF autofocus Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Exposure metering Six segment 3D Matrix system Metering Exposure mode AUTO mode 8 Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync Automatically set when AUTO m is selected _ n I 1 t 0 r1 ...

Page 26: ...ubject 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 any Vari Program page 36 e...

Page 27: ...ontrast scenes For example where the subject is wearing clothing the same color 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 Patterned subject or scene For example building windows Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus...

Page 28: ...ing conditions The microcomputer analyzes data including scene brightness and contrast y and subject distance when you use a 0 or G type Nikkor lens the 3D 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 beside...

Page 29: ...th an evening or night background This Night Scene mode mode captures all lighting in the scene including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash and the background When P 38 flash is canceled anatural looking night scene or twilight scene can I I be captured Auto Multi Program Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically while p allowing you to make other settings suc...

Page 30: ...cur 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 8 or Vari Program with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly 2Compose frame center focus brackets on your subject and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button Compose frame so that the subject to be focuse...

Page 31: ...re 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 Wi or and the shutter release button is lightly pressed the built in Speedlight automatically pops up in 8 AUTO mode or Vari Program 2 Wi Q or I l See page 76 for deta...

Page 32: ...dications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly pressed the built in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging pages 34 76 _ 2Confirm that focus indicator appears and slowly depress the shutter release button After the shutter is released the film automatically advances to the next fr...

Page 33: ...the process of developing 4 Confirm that film is completely rewound then remove film cartridge Fhilm is cbo l mkPleteEI rew h ouLncdowhen Ith e E frame counter a i sows In Ing In t e pane appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off Make sure the film is completely rewound E is i blinking in the LCD panel open the camera back is away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tiltin...

Page 34: ...t the flash close the Speedlight until it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button When the flash is canceled in this manner as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed flash is canceled 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...

Page 35: ...s 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 0 or G type Nikkor lens enables use of Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Analyzing the brightness and contrast level derived from Matrix Metering the Matrix Balanced Fill Flash ensures proper exposure of ...

Page 36: ...n focus blinks Unable to focus using I autofocus 2Confirm that focus indicator 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 Spor...

Page 37: ...s 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 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 t...

Page 38: ...ed A tripod is recommended when using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake Continuous shooting is not possible when the built in Speedlight is in up position rl Night Scene mode 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 canceled it allows you to capture t...

Page 39: ...ar Month Day Year 5 1 5 1 0 1 4 1 5 0 1 I The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on the picture Select no imprint to cancel data imprint Compatible film speeds for data imprinting are IS032 3200 2Compose picture focus and fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture with the imprinted date time Data imprint indicator blinks for approx two to three sec immediatel...

Page 40: ...el Two sec delay Immediate release for release for remote control remote control Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self timer 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 exposur...

Page 41: ...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 Ii before the shutter releases at the same output level Ii as the normal Red Eye Reduction function To cancel the self timer either turn the power switch off press the button until and a i remote control disappear in ...

Page 42: ...ly selected when the exposure mode is set to other than Manual and Center Weighted Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode Using 0 or G type Nikkor lenses the N65 N65QO camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine correct exposure Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film Light reaching the film is controlled by the shutte...

Page 43: ...ons and advanced operations Focus mode Focus area AF Assist Illuminator Focus lock Shooting in each exposure mode Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure Film rewind Diopter adjustmen iewfinder accessories Depth of field pr view Remote control nn rJ ltinn ...

Page 44: ...ed locks focus Focus Lock page 50 However if the subject starts 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 ind cator appears in the viewfinder however focus is not locked and the camera continues to focus on ...

Page 45: ...with manual priority is available with your lens Manual focus is possible either with the switch ring set to M or MIA See the instruction manual of your lens for details Manual focus using Elp ctronic 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 m...

Page 46: ...sest 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 8 AUTO mode or Vari Program except ...

Page 47: ...rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button to select focus area Single Area Mode Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area when using the manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder page 45 Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button changes the display as follows 3 E J t J Confirm selected focus area in the LCD panel and viewfinder 47 ...

Page 48: ...m 1 6 9 8 ft Autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m 3 3 ft page 49 When the optional Speedlight SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 2S or SB 24 is attached and the conditions for the AF Assist Illumination are met the AF Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight automatically turns on With other option...

Page 49: ...ses incompatible with AF Assist Illuminator Lens with autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1m 3 3 ft AF Micro 200mm f 4 IF ED AF S 17 35mm f 2 8 IF ED AF 18 35mm f 3 5 4 5 ED AF 20 35mm f 2 8 IF AF 24 85mm f 2 8 4 AF 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6 IF AF Micro 70 180mm f 4 5 5 6 ED Lens with autofocus using the camera s AF Ass...

Page 50: ...hutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus lock cannot be used in I Sports Continuous mode Focus is not locked with a moving subject To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again Confirm focus indicator e compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot Af...

Page 51: ...28 Front Curtain sync Normal Sync page 78 In 8 Flexible Program Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure Slow Sync flash Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync flash and Rear Curtain Sync flash cannot be used 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...

Page 52: ...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 Difference between 8 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 Compen...

Page 53: ...blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button Use the Speedlight page 80 92 By rotating Command Dial in Auto Multi 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 Prog...

Page 54: ...er speed 1 500 sec can create a motion effect Slow shutter speed 1 30 sec S Shutter Priority Auto can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0 or G type Nikkor page 88 1 Set the exposure mode dial to S 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 ...

Page 55: ...ing indication still remains on use an NO filter lo Select slower shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use the II Speedlight If 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 is If Long Time exposure is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure m...

Page 56: ...reground or blur the background In flash photography varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance page 84 A Aperture Priority Auto can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0 or G type Nikkor page 88 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 nu...

Page 57: ...sure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder H Select smaller aperture larger f number If the warning indication remains on use an ND filter t 0 Select larger aperture smaller f number If II the warning indication remains on use the Speedlight If the subject is too dark or backlit the flash fil recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder when you lightl...

Page 58: ...atrix 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 Center 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...

Page 59: ...ure 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 Correct exposure 1 2 EV Over 2 EV 3 Compose picture focus and shoot If the subject is too dark or backlit th...

Page 60: ...n 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 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 exposu...

Page 61: ...n the background is brighter than your main subject or to the side when the background is darker 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 exposure mode compensation remains in that exposure mode Changing the exposure mode ...

Page 62: ...splay changes as follows n 5 I n I 5 J n u f U f a U L No display 4 cancel Multiple Exposure When the bracketing value is set and while the exposure meter is on lim appears and blinks in the LCD panel and and electronic analog exposure display blink in the viewfinder Bracketing value can be confirmed by pressing the e button Shutter speed and aperture in Auto Multi Program aperture in Shutter Prio...

Page 63: ...end of the film roll is reached during 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 on 3 Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically canceled when the third shot is taken and ml in the LCD panel and and the electronic analog exposure disp...

Page 64: ...he 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 compensati...

Page 65: ... frame rotate the Command Dial while pressing the e button again after first shot is taken by depressing the shutter release button and while 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 e button so the display disappears from the LCD panel...

Page 66: ...blinking E shows in the frame counter E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off Make sure E 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 battery power is very low or at low temperatures film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid roll and 0 _ _ and frame number will blink in the...

Page 67: ...e range of the finder diopter is 1 5m 1 to O 8m 1 Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder diopter range of 5 to 3m 1 page 94 NOTE Using the diopter adjustment lever Since the diopter 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 Attaching viewfinder accessories To attach an ...

Page 68: ...74 68 Pressing the depth of field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in 8 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 ...

Page 69: ... immediately after i i or two sec after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed Once remote control operation is set the camera m remains ready to receive a signal from the remote control unit for 60 sec If no signal is sent for 60 sec the remote control mode is canceled and iii or disappears from the LCD panel The remote control cannot be operated unless the camera s shut...

Page 70: ...is released To cancel the remote control operation press the button again or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button so or Cdisappears 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 fo...

Page 71: ...on cannot be performed when the camera has extreme backlighting Change the camera position in this case If 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 Wh...

Page 72: ...ontrol unit indicates to release the lock pull out the battery holder from the remote control unit 2 Remove the used battery 3 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up 4 Insert the battery holder until it clicks shut Keep batteries out of children s reach If swallowed contact a doctor immediately For Notes on Batteries see page 98 72 ...

Page 73: ...ngle frame 0 or Matrix Single frame 0 Matrix Continuous 0 i Matrix Single frame P Matrix Single frame S Matrix Single frame A Matrix Single frame 0 M Center Weighted Single frame 0 CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode Single Area Mode 0 Available Auto Exposure Multiple Bracketing exposure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Focus mode AF MF 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Au...

Page 74: ...e 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 produc...

Page 75: ...various aspects of flash photography using the built in Speedlight Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Standard TIL Flash Ready light accessory shoe Flash sync mode Built in Speedlight Flash shooting distance range Usable lenses with built in Speedlight ...

Page 76: ...sh 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 TIL Flash modes page 80 for using the built in...

Page 77: ...may have occurred when using built in 8peedlight or optional 8peedlight set to TTL or non TTL Auto Flash mode Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again An optional 8peedlight i e 88 28 28DX 88 27 88 23 or 88 22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the N65 N65QD without a cord This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents ac...

Page 78: ...ght 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 in I Night Scene mode to bring out background details using all of the available light I Rear Curtam Sync Rear Curtain Sync can...

Page 79: ... 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 canceled but when optional Speedlights are attached flash is not canceled To cancel Flash Cancel turn the power switch off or select another exposure mode NOTE Flash Sync Modes In Front Curtain Sync shutter speed shifts automatically to 1 90 sec whe...

Page 80: ...nual exposure mode In 8 AUTO mode or Vari Program when the subject is dark or backlit except in or OI and the shutter release button is lightly pressed AUTO appears in the LCD panel and the built in Speedlight automatically pops up When the Speedlight is ready to fire appears without blinking in the viewfinder when the camera s meter is on Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into plac...

Page 81: ...re 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 Q Sports Continuous mode is selected Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the 0 button changes the display as follows In 8 or Vari Program except E r t__________J In Night Scene mode o o t_____________t does not appear when ...

Page 82: ...rox 3 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 wh...

Page 83: ...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 3 Flash shooting d...

Page 84: ...1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 1 4 2 3 3 14 Aperture value 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 0 7 3 2 3 10 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 16 0 6 2 1 2 0 6 9 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 0 6 1 5 2 0 4 9 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 1 1 2 0 3 6 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 0 8 2 0 2 6 The maximum flash shooting distance can also be calculated by dividing the guide number by the selected aperture value Example When f 2 8 is selected with ISO 100 film using the camera s built ...

Page 85: ...g distance at 70 BSmm O 7m 2 3 ft or longer shooting distance AF 24 120mm f 3 S S 6 3Smm or longer focal length and at 3Smm at 3m 9 Bft or longer shooting distance at SOmm 1m 3 3 ft or longer shooting distance at 70mm O 7m 2 3 ft or longer shooting distance AF S 2B 70mm f 2 BED 70mm focal length and at 1 Sm 4 9 ft or longer shooting distance AF 2B 70mm f 3 S 4 S At 2Bmm at 1m 3 3 ft or longer shoo...

Page 86: ...nc 8 2 iii Q p 0 S A 0 M CD Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Standard TTL flash 0 Available Front curtaln Sync Red Eye ReductIon Red Eye ReductIon with Slow Sync 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rear l urtaln Sync Rash Cancel o 0 o o o o 0 0 0 0 Automatically set when the exposure mode is selected Other flash sync mode also selectable Unavailable Selectable when built in Speedlight is retracted 86 ...

Page 87: ...ANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information Lens compatibility Usable optional Speedlights Optional accessories Camera care Notes on batteries Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Index t l 0 _ c ...

Page 88: ...s 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 page 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 F EEblinks in the LCD panel a...

Page 89: ... is set to Manual 2 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be attached 3 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 sa lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 5 Without shifting and or tilting the lens 1 1 6 Compatible with AF S andAF I ...

Page 90: ... lenses accessories cannot be attached to the N6S N6SQD otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged TC 16A Teleconverter Non AI lenses 400mm f 4 S 600mm f S 6 SOOmm f S and 1200mm f 11 with Focusing Unit AU 1 Fisheye 6mm f S 6 7 Smm f S 6 Smm tiS and OP 10mm f S 6 Old type 21mm f 4 K1 K2 Ring Auto Extension Ring PK 1 PK 11 Auto Ring BR 2 BR 4 ED 1S0 600mm f S No 174041 1741 SO ED 360 1200mm f 11 ...

Page 91: ... Curtain Sync or Red Eye Reduction 3 With the S8 29 and S8 218 autofocus can only be used when an AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 105mm 200mm and 70 180mm is attached 4 TTL Auto Flash is possible with TTL Remote Cord SC 23 In A or M flash mode attach SU 2 to SC 13 with S8 1 1and S8 14 or attach SU 3 to SC 13 SC 11 or SC 15 to AS 15 with S8 140 Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when S8 140 is set ...

Page 92: ... the camera emits light Set the exposure mode to Aperture Priority Auto or Manual to take flash pictures with 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 in P 5 A or M exposure mode camera setting is overridden In 8 or Vari Program except i Speedlight perfor...

Page 93: ...ed 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 ...

Page 94: ...iece diopter to suit their vision and can be attached easily by inserting onto the viewfinder eyepiece Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide viewfinder diopter settings of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3m 1 combined diopter 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 diop...

Page 95: ... 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 SBo 28 SB 27 With the SB 28 Repeating Flash is also available Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4 TTL multi...

Page 96: ... 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 dry place to prevent mold and mildew Keep it a...

Page 97: ... batteries in a cool dry place away from heat or humidity Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while 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 ever...

Page 98: ...rrectly Stains on the battery poles may 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 lower...

Page 99: ...counter exhausted during film new ones or recharge blink rewind batteries and turn the power on again then press two film rewind buttons simultaneously for more than 1 sec to start film rewind again If this warning appears frequently contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center F blinks F blinks Non CPU lens is Attach CPU lens 19 attached or lens is not except IX Nikkor With 88 attached a non...

Page 100: ...erexposure In P mode use flash 53 warning subject is too In 8 or Vari Program 51 36 dark cancel the Flash Cancel and use flash In S mode select slower 55 shutter speed In A mode select larger 57 aperture smaller f number If the warning indication remains after performing above remedies in S or A mode use flash as welL E lectronic Subject brightness is When the subject is bright 59 analog exposure ...

Page 101: ...ct is too dark Use Speedlight 53 55 and flash is 57 59 recommended in P 76 80 5 A or M mode blinks Flash has fired at full Shoot again after 77 84 for 3 sec output and confirming focus after flash underexposure may distance aperture or have occurred flash shooting distance range E blinks E blinks Malfunction detected Release shutter again If the warning indication remains or this warning appears f...

Page 102: ... N65 N65QD the exposure metering range is from EV1 to EV20 for 3D Matrix Metering and Center Weighted Metering at ISO 100 with an f 1 4 lens Exposure bracketing 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 N65 N65QD Automatic exposure bracketing ...

Page 103: ...the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting The N65 N65QD 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 repres...

Page 104: ...elephoto lenses Lenses which allow the user to continuously vary the focal length without changing focus are called zoom lenses 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 N65 N65QD operates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync See Rear Curtain Sync Guide number The guide number...

Page 105: ...ash 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 N65 N65QD s ...

Page 106: ...t on page 89 Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism built in diopter adjustment 1 S to O 8m 1 Eyepoint 17mm at 1 0m 1 Focusing screen B type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets Viewfinder frame Approx 89 coverage Finder magnification Approx O 68 0 60x with SOmm lens set to infinity at 1 5 to O 8m 1 Viewfinder Focus indications focus area shutter speed aperture electronic information analog exp...

Page 107: ...Area with M focus mode Metering system TIL full aperture exposure metering system Three metering systems selectable limitations with lens used 3D six segment Matrix Metering with 0 or G type AF Nikkor Six segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than 0 or G type except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor AI P Nikkor Center Weighted Metering automatically selected with Manual exposure mode Meterin...

Page 108: ...ode Front Curtain Sync normal sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Flash Cancel Ready light Flash fully charged ready ligh lights Full output warning ready light blinks Flash recommended Blinks when the subject is dark or backlit and Speedlight is indication recommended in P S A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO type hot shoe contact sync contact read...

Page 109: ...nc mode focus area battery power frame counter self timer remote control Date time imprint Built in clock 24 hour type with timing accuracy within 90 seconds function a month leap year adjustment until December 31 2049 N65QD only 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 batte...

Page 110: ...m Nikkor 28 80mm f 3 5 5 BO lens covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot with a shutter speed of 1 90 sec or faster Tripod socket 1 4 diameter JIS standard Dimensions N65 Approx 139 5 x 92 5 x 65 5mm 5 5 x 3 6 x 2 6 in fY I x H x D N65QD Approx 139 5 x 92 5 x 68mm 5 5 x 3 6 x 2 7 in Weight N65 Approx 395g 13 9 oz without batteries N65QD A...

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Page 112: ...istance range 84 103 Flash sync mode 78 79 81 86 c Flexible Program 53 73 103 Center Weighted Metering 9 42 58 Focus brackets area 8 9 30 46 47 Continuous shooting 38 73 Focus Lock 27 50 Continuous Servo AF 44 Focus mode 26 44 45 73 89 CPU Nikkor lens 18 88 89 Focus Tracking 44 104 Front Curtain Sync 35 78 86 104 D Depth of field 56 74 G Diopter adjustment 67 G type Nikkor lens 18 88 Distance info...

Page 113: ...Ready light 9 34 77 80 82 Rear Curtain Sync 78 86 91 92 105 Red Eye Reduction 41 70 79 86 91 92 Red lOye Reduction with Slow Sync 79 86 92 Remote control operation 69 72 5 Self timer 40 41 Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode 10 29 54 55 73 86 Single Area Mode 47 73 Single frame shooting 73 Single Servo AF 44 Slow Sync flash 78 86 92 105 Standard TTL flash 76 86 Sync shutter speed 83 T 3D 6 Segment...

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