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F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 2 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 4 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................2-3 Nomenclature ...................................................................................................6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display..........................................................................8-9 Available Exposure Modes...........................................................................
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 6 Nomenclature Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release button (P. 19) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Depth-of-field preview button (P. 68) Viewfinder eyepiece Remote control sensor (P. 69) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Command Dial Power switch (P. 16) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Camera strap eyelet Dioptre adjustment lever (P.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 8 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display • LCD panel • Viewfinder display Remote control (P. 69) Self-timer (P. 40) Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17) AUTO SLOW REAR Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Focus area (P. 46) 12mm-dia. reference circle for CentreWeighted Metering area (P. 58) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 10 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 12 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). 6 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20).
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 14 PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting.
1 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 16 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.) 1 3 N appears: Sufficient battery power. M 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.) M blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.
2 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 18 Mount Lens 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.) Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens Å CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type 1 Check the lens type.
3 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 20 Load Film 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 3 • When 1 appears on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first frame. • When E appears in the LCD panel or Err and E in the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder blink, film is not properly installed.
4 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 22 Set Date and Time (F65D only) This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24hour clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture in any exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 39.) • Changing battery for imprinting 1 • Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2001, January 15) 1 • Use a pointed object to remove the battery. Push MODE button to select one of the date or time displays.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 24 About Shutter Release Button Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates the camera’s exposure meter and pressing it all the way down releases the shutter. 1 Before pressing Lightly pressing 2 Lightly pressing 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).
1 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 26 Set Focus Mode to AF 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. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 24). • Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations.
2 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 28 Set Exposure Mode to a When the exposure mode is set to all the exposure settings. a, the camera automatically controls Symbol 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. Portrait mode P. 37 Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject.
3 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 30 Hold Camera and Focus • When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows. / appears: Subject is in focus. Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes / to appear in the viewfinder. 1 blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus.
4 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 32 Release Shutter 3 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 continuously focuses on the subject. 1 • 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 34 Using Built-In Speedlight 1 When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging. • When the Speedlight is ready to fire, fi appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera’s meter is on). • When you want to take a picture without the flash, close the Speedlight until it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 36 Shooting with Vari-Program 1 2 Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button. • 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended. • Distancing the main subject and the background emphasises the effect.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 38 Shooting with Vari-Program—continued g: Sports Continuous mode Use this mode to freeze action. It uses a fast 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 40 Self-Timer Operation 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 follows: No display (cancel) Two-sec. delay release for remote control Immediate release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM C Page 42 O L U M N About Metering Systems and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. •Metering Systems As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 44 Focus Mode • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area (page 46) and causes / to appear in the viewfinder. • 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).
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 46 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 Dynamic AF Mode Closest-Subject Priority • 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).
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 48 AF-Assist Illuminator Approx. 0.5-3m • AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on 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 d Landscape mode or g Sports Continuous mode.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 50 Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure Mode 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). 1 a: 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 52 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued P: Auto-Multi Program 2 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). • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. • HI: Use ND filter. • Lo: Use Speedlight.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 54 S: 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 fastmoving subject; with slower speeds, you Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. 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).
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 56 A: Aperture-Priority Auto Small aperture f/22 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 the background and foreground, or blur the background. In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 84).
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 58 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued Enables you to set both shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum 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. 2 • Set the shutter speed (-- and 30-1/2000 sec.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 60 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 62 Auto Exposure Bracketing 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing ¸ button to set desired bracketing value (within ±2 EV without combining exposure compensation). The display changes as follows: No display (cancel) (Multiple Exposure) • When the bracketing value is set (and while the exposure meter is on), z appears and = blinks in the LCD panel, and = and electronic analog exposure display blink in the viewfinder.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 64 Multiple Exposure 1 3 • The first shot is taken and Z 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 Z disappears from the LCD panel when the second shot is taken.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 66 Film Rewind This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not rewind. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories 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.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 68 Depth-of-Field Preview 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). • Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in a (AUTO mode), VariProgram, Auto-Multi Program or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 70 Remote Control Operation (optional)—continued Approx. 5m 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).
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 72 Remote Control Operation (optional)—continued • Changing battery inside the remote control unit 1 2 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. The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM C O Page 74 L U M N About Depth of F ield Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section. •Depth of field When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. It varies according to shooting distance, focal length and, above all, aperture.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 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 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 d or g), in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 78 Flash Sync Mode Features Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button ±. ∞: 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 1/60 sec. for flash photography in a (AUTO mode) or s (Portrait mode), 1/90 to 1/15 sec. in d (Landscape mode), and to 1/90 sec.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 80 Using Built-In Speedlight • In 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 82 Using Built-In Speedlight—continued 3 Confirm fi appears in the viewfinder, make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. a s d f g h P S A M Available aperture Page 51 Automatically set to 1/90-1/60 sec. 37 Automatically set to 1/90-1/15 sec. Automatically set to 1/90 sec. 37 Automatically set 37 38 Automatically set to 1/90-1 sec. 38 Automatically set to 1/90 sec.*1 52 1/90-30 sec.*2 54 Automatically set to 1/90 sec.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 84 Flash Shooting Distance Range Flash shooting distance for the built-in Speedlight changes according to the film speed in use and aperture setting. ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Guide number 6 — — 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 8.5 — 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 12 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 17 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 24 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 34 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — Aperture value Flash shooting distance range 2-8.5m 1.4-6m 1-4.2m 0.7-3m 0.6-2.1m 0.6-1.5m 0.6-1.1m 0.6-0.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 86 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 88 Lens Compatibility Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Mode 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) (page 18). • CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 90 Lens Compatibility—continued 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 cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using the Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses. ƒ-appears in place of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 92 Usable Optional Speedlights—continued • 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 II. • 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.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 94 Optional Accessories 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 lithium batteries are used, the usable number of film rolls increases and stable performance is maintained at low temperatures. (Film advance speed in g Sports Continuous mode remains the same [as that of batteries installed only in the camera body] with the MB-17.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 96 Camera Care • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near seawater, wipe the camera body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth. NEVER use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. They may damage the camera.
02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 98 Notes on Batteries Keep batteries out of children’s reach. WARNING Do not leave If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. Troubleshooting • 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 may cause lack of contact. Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before installing.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 100 Troubleshooting—continued Viewfinder E blinks when exposure meter is turned on E blinks when • Film remains in the exposure meter camera after film rewind is complete. is turned on — / blinks HI appears HI appears Lo appears — 100 Lo appears • Autofocus is not possible. Remedy Page LCD panel Viewfinder Cause • Remove the film cartridge. 33 -- blinks -- blinks • Shutter speed is set to -- (Time) in S mode. • Focus manually.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 102 Glossary 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 f/1.4 is defined as EV1. The camera can be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 104 Glossary—continued Focus 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. Lock-On™ Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject during Focus Tracking even if some other object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder.
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F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 108 Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds • In a, s, d, f, g, h, P, A: Automatically set between 30 and 1/2000 sec. • In S: 30 to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 steps) • In M: 30 to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 steps), Time Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/90 sec.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 110 Specifications—continued Battery power confirmation Usable number of 36exposure (24exposure) film rolls per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries In LCD panel, with exposure meter on • N for sufficient power • M indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking M indicates batteries are just about exhausted At 20°C At –10°C Without flash Approx. 50 (75) Approx. 25 (37) With flash and AF-Assist Illuminator for half of all exposures Approx. 10 (15) Approx.
F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 112 Index A E M S AF-Assist Illuminator ...............31, 35, 48-49, 73, 82, 92-93 Exposure Compensation .....61, 73 , 102 Manual exposure mode ...........................10, 29, 58-60, 73, 86 Self-timer .......................................40-41 Manual focus.................................27, 45 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode ...........................10, 29, 54-55, 73, 86 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder ......................................
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F65 (E) 02.12.27 5:43 PM Page 116 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION. K NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG.
