(En) INSTRUCTION MANUAL En Introduction · 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 a 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 2.5frame-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. · Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you 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 Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover * Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe. Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67) 2 3 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................2-3 Nomenclature ...................................................................................................6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display..........................................................................8-9 Available Exposure Modes...........................................................................10-11 Start Shooting Immediately.......................................................................12-13 DETAILED OPERATION ...............................................................43-73 Focus Mode .................................................................................................44-45 Focus Area ...................................................................................................46-47 AF-Assist Illuminator ....................................................................................48-49 Focus Lock ........................................................................................................50 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode................................................................51-60 AUTO mode ...................................................................................................51 Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program......................................................52-53 Shutter-Priority Auto .................................................................................54-55 Aperture-Priority Auto...............................................................................56-57 Manual ......................................................................................................58-60 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................61 Auto Exposure Bracketing ...........................................................................62-63 Multiple Exposure.........................................................................................64-65 Film Rewind .......................................................................................................66 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories .....................................................67 Depth-of-Field Preview ......................................................................................68 Remote Control Operation (optional) ...........................................................69-72 Available Mode Combinations...........................................................................73 About Depth of Field .........................................................................................74 PREPARATION ..............................................................................15-24 1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ..............................................16-17 2. Mount Lens...............................................................................................18-19 3. Load Film..................................................................................................20-21 4. Set Date and Time (F65D 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 a........................................................................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 Date/Time (F65D only) ......................................................................39 Self-Timer Operation ....................................................................................40-41 About Metering Systems and Exposure............................................................42 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................. 75-86 Built-In Speedlight and TTL 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 Speedlight.............................................................85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations ........................................................86 MISCELLANEOUS ......................................................................87-113 Lens Compatibility........................................................................................88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights........................................................................91-93 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................94-95 Camera Care ................................................................................................96-97 Notes on Batteries .............................................................................................98 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................99-101 Glossary....................................................................................................102-105 Specifications ...........................................................................................106-110 Index.........................................................................................................112-113 4 5 Nomenclature Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release button (P. 19) Depth-of-field preview button (P. 68) Viewfinder eyepiece Remote control sensor (P. 69) Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 67) Command Dial Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Power switch (P. 16) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Camera strap eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Compensation button (P. 61)/Film rewind button (P. 66) Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (F65D only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16) Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) * Illustration shown is the F65D. The camera back of the F65 differs from the F65D. · F65D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons LCD panel (P. 8) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)/ Multiple Exposure (P. 64)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) Accessory shoe (P. 77) 1 Self-timer (P. 40)/ AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 48)/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp (P. 79) 5 6 2 3 4 6 7 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 to adjust date/time. ' ­ 7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display · LCD panel Remote control (P. 69) Shutter speed Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Self-timer (P. 40) Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46) Aperture · Viewfinder display 12mm-dia. reference circle for CentreWeighted Metering area (P. 58) Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17) AUTO SLOW REAR Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Focus area (P. 46) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62) * The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference. Focus indicator (P. 31) Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation value display (P. 61) Aperture 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. Shutter speed 8 9 Available Exposure Modes 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. · Point-and-shoot exposure mode a: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away. s: Portrait mode (P. 37) Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. d: Landscape mode (P. 37) Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. f: Close-Up mode (P. 37) Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects. · 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. A: 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. g: Sports Continuous mode (P. 38) Use this mode to freeze the motion of fastmoving subjects. Continuous shooting is also possible with this mode. M: Manual (P. 58) Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects. 10 h: Night Scene mode (P. 38) Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. 11 Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is off (page 16). 5 Set the exposure mode dial to a (AUTO mode) (page 28). 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). · With CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set ...