Page 2 - Introduction; Supplied accessories
3 2 Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F65/F65D—a camera that is sureto make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your F65/F65D camera, and be sure to read this manualthoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manualhandy. Main features of the F65/F65D:...
Page 3 - Contents
5 4 Introduction ......................................................................................................2-3Nomenclature ...................................................................................................6-7LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display......................................
Page 4 - Nomenclature
7 6 Lens release button(P. 19) Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/Flash sync mode button(P. 78) Camera strapeyelet Accessory shoe (P. 77) Depth-of-field preview button (P. 68) Remote control sensor (P. 69) LCD panel (P. 8) Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Power switch (P. 16) Shutt...
Page 5 - AUTO; LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display
9 8 • LCD panel AUTO REAR SLOW Shutter speed Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Aperture ExposureCompensation (P. 61) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Battery power (P. 17) Self-timer (P. 40) • Viewfinder display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Centre- Weig...
Page 6 - Available Exposure Modes; User-controlled exposure mode
11 10 The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can be divided into twosections. One is the user-controlled exposure mode with Auto-MultiProgram, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposuremodes, where the photographer can determine various exposure factors.The other section ...
Page 7 - Set the exposure mode dial to
13 12 Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while thecamera’s power is off (page 16). 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. 3 Open the camera back and in...
Page 8 - PREPARATION; • Install batteries and check battery
14 PREPARATION This section introduces the variousoperations necessary before you startshooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens• Load film• Set date and time (F65D only)• About shutter release button 15 F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 14
Page 9 - Insert batteries with the; Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
4 Lightly press the shutter release buttonto activate the exposure meter. • Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications inthe LCD panel and viewfinder for approx. 5 sec.See page 24 about the shutter release button. 17 16 PREP ARA TION 1 Turn the power s...
Page 10 - Mount Lens
19 18 3 Detaching the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to detach the lens. G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected fromcamera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be setto minimu...
Page 11 - Pull film leader across to red index mark.; Load Film
21 20 1 Turn the power switch on, open thecamera back by sliding the camera backlock 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. • Make sure to align the film leader to the red index mark; if the film ...
Page 12 - Changing battery for imprinting
23 22 PREP ARA TION Set Date and Time (F65D only) 4 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 anyexposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 39.) 1 Push MODE button to select one of thedate or time di...
Page 13 - About Shutter Release Button; BASIC OPERATION; ) to enable easy operation; Lens attached; Lightly press the shutter release button.
25 24 About Shutter Release Button BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for mostcommon picture-taking situations usingAUTO mode ( a ) to enable easy operation even for the inexperienced beginner. Shooting modes/functions explained in this sectionare as follows: Lens attached D-type AF ...
Page 14 - Set Focus Mode to AF; Situations where autofocus may not work as expected
27 26 Set Focus Mode to AF 1 Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for details.) Turn the power switch on and set thefocus mode selector to AF (autofocus). • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 2...
Page 15 - Set Exposure Mode to; Set exposure mode to; About exposure mode
29 28 Set Exposure Mode to a 2 Set exposure mode to a (AUTO mode). • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in theLCD panel and viewfinder. • When the exposure mode is set to a (AUTO mode), Matrix Metering is automatically selected. • Check if th...
Page 16 - Hold Camera and Focus; Hold the camera properly.
31 30 Hold Camera and Focus 3 Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses thecamera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes / to appear in the viewfinder. 1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot ...
Page 17 - Release Shutter; Confirm that focus indicator
33 32 BASIC OPERA TION Release Shutter 4 Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject,Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuouslyfocuses on the subject. 1 Confirm indications in theview...
Page 18 - Using Built-In Speedlight; Confirm
35 34 Using Built-In Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g ) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automaticallypops up in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program ( s , d , f , g , h ). Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures wi...
Page 19 - Shooting with Vari-Program
37 36 Shooting with Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape,Close-Up, Sports Continuous or Night Scene mode—designed forspecific picture-taking situations and photographic images. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to thedesired Vari-Program, then lightlypress the...
Page 20 - —continued; : Sports Continuous mode
39 38 Shooting with Vari-Program —continued Use this mode to freeze action. It uses a fastshutter speed suitable for stop-actionphotography. In Sports Continuous mode,Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automaticallyactivated and the camera continues to focus onthe subject without Focus lock (page 50)....
Page 21 - Press; The display changes as follows:
41 40 BASIC OPERA TION Self-Timer Operation You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v button until V appears on the LCD panel.) The display changes as ...
Page 22 - A b o u t M e t e r i n g S y s t e m s a n d E x p o s u r e; Metering Systems
42 DETAILED OPERATION This section features detaileddescriptions of camera functions andadvanced operations. • Focus mode• Focus area• AF-Assist Illuminator• Focus lock• Shooting in each exposure mode• Exposure Compensation• Auto Exposure Bracketing• Multiple Exposure• Film rewind• Dioptre adjustmen...
Page 23 - Focus Mode; Autofocus; Manual focus
45 44 Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AFand Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with thiscamera. • With the focus mode selector set to AF , lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses thecamera on the subject at the f...
Page 24 - Focus Area; When focus mode is set to Manual
This camera’s five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you canselect among them, depending on the subject’s position in the frame oryour 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 ca...
Page 25 - AF-Assist Illuminator; Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator
48 49 AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly,the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enablesautofocus operation in a dark environment. NOTE: Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is u...
Page 26 - Confirm focus indicator
50 Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture asubject that’s framed outside of the F65/F65D’s five focus areas, and insituations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27). 1 Position the focus area on thesubject and lightly...
Page 27 - Shooting in Each Exposure Mode; Lo
53 52 DET AILED OPERA TION Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued P : Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposureto achieve correct exposure in any shootingsituation. For more complex shooting, useFlexible Program (page 53), ExposureCompensation (page 61) or Auto ExposureBracket...
Page 29 - Set the aperture
57 56 DET AILED OPERA TION Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued A : Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture(lens' minimum to maximum) manually. Thecamera automatically selects a shutterspeed suitable for correct exposure. Byvarying the aperture, and thus controlling thede...
Page 31 - Exposure Compensation
61 60 DET AILED OPERA TION Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued Exposure Compensation To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the ExposureCompensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achievingunder or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. 1 ...
Page 32 - Auto Exposure Bracketing; button
63 62 Auto Exposure Bracketing DET AILED OPERA TION Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensatedEV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set properexposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shotseach time the shutter is released. For...
Page 33 - Multiple Exposure; button so
65 64 Multiple Exposure DET AILED OPERA TION Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or moresubjects in the same frame. 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressingthe multiple exposure ¸ button so Z appears in the LCD panel. The displaychanges as follows: 2 Rotate the Command Dial wh...
Page 34 - Film Rewind; Dioptre adjustment; Attaching viewfinder accessories
67 66 DET AILED OPERA TION Film Rewind This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does notrewind. Mid-roll rewind • To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. • o–– , o– and then o appear in the LCD panel during film rewind...
Page 35 - Press the
69 68 DET AILED OPERA TION Depth-of-Field Preview Electronic preview function is available with this camera. Depress thedepth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through theviewfinder (see page 74). • Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled...
Page 37 - Changing battery inside the remote control unit; Available Mode Combinations; Remove the used battery.
73 72 Remote Control Operation (optional) —continued 1 While keeping the battery holder releaselever pressed as the arrow on the remotecontrol unit indicates to release the lock,pull out the battery holder from theremote control unit. • Changing battery inside the remote control unit 3 Insert a new ...
Page 38 - TTL Flash; A b o u t D e p t h o f F; Depth of field
74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspectsof flash photography using the built-inSpeedlight.• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TTL Flash • Ready-light, accessory shoe• Flash sync mode• Built-in Speedlight• Flash shooting distance range• Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight 75...
Page 39 - Built-In Speedlight and TTL Flash Modes; Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes; Accessory shoe
77 76 Built-In Speedlight and TTL Flash Modes • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angleof coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m).When the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g ), in a (AUTO mode...
Page 40 - Flash Sync Mode Features
79 78 Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync modes are available with the F65/F65D. Set the flash sync mode byrotating the Command Dialwhile pressing the flash syncmode button ± . ∞ : Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync) Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normalflash photography. The ca...
Page 41 - flash
80 Using Built-In Speedlight This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desiredflash sync mode when a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens is attached. 1 In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-PriorityAuto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manualexposure mode, release the built-inSpeedlight by pressing...
Page 44 - MISCELLANEOUS; Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations
87 MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneousinformation.• Lens compatibility• Usable optional Speedlights• Optional accessories• Camera care• Notes on batteries• Troubleshooting• Glossary• Specifications• Index 86 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations The following chart lists available fla...
Page 45 - Lens Compatibility
89 88 Lens Compatibility Use a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-typeAF 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...
Page 46 - Usable Optional Speedlights
91 90 Lens Compatibility —continued MISCELLANEOUS When a non-CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to Manual with a non-CPU lens.(When other modes are selected, shutter cannot bereleased.) The camera’s exposure meter cannot beused and the aperture cannot be set using theCommand Dial when using non-...
Page 48 - Optional Accessories; Remote Control Unit ML-L3; Lenses; Filters; Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4
95 94 Optional Accessories A variety of optional accessories, including power source and Speedlightis available for the F65/F65D. Battery Pack MB-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 lithi...
Page 49 - Camera Care
97 96 Camera Care • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean itwith a soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near seawater, wipe the camerabody with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt,and then dry it with a d...
Page 50 - WARNING; Notes on Batteries
99 98 • Use two CR2-type 3V 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 chang...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting
101 100 Troubleshooting —continued LCD panel Viewfinder E blinks when E blinks when exposure meter exposure meter is turned on is turned on — / blinks HI appears HI appears Lo appears Lo appears — Electronic analog exposure display blinks Cause • Film remains in the camera after filmrewind is comple...
Page 52 - Glossary
103 102 MISCELLANEOUS Glossary CPU Central Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronicproduct’s functions.AF Nikkor (including D- and G-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-inCPUs. EV Exposure Value: A number representing the available combinations of shuttersp...
Page 54 - Specifications
106 107 MISCELLANEOUS Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronicallycontrolled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight Exposure modes a : AUTO mode Vari-Program ( s : Portrait, d : Landscape, f : Close-Up, g : Sports Continuous, h : Night Scene...
Page 57 - Index
113 112 MISCELLANEOUS Index A 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 ......................................26, 44 AUTO mode ..........1...
Page 59 - NIKON CORPORATION
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