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i - ~- . ••••••••••• • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N65/ N65QD-a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your N65/ N65QD camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Main features of the N65/N65QD: • 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.
- I I I I I I I I I I I I I -I I I I I I I I I I ------------------• 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 authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly The Nikon N65/N65QD's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories.
Introduction .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........ ....................... .. ... .. ....... .. ... .. ................... .. ...2-3 Nomenclature ... .. ................................. .. ...................... .... ..................... .. .. ........6-7 LCD PanelNiewfinder Display .......................................................................... 8-9 Available Exposure Modes .............. .. .. .... .. ... .. ....................................... .......
••••••••••••••••••••••• DETAILED OPERATION ...............................................................43-73 Focus Mode ............. ...................... .. .......... .. ...... ......................................... .44-45 Focus Area ............................ ............................................. ... .. ... .. ... .. ...... .. ...46-47 AF-Assist Illuminator ....................................................................................48-49 Focus Lock ..............................
•••••••••• Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Lens release button (P.19) Depth -of-field preview button (P. 68) Remote control sensor (P. 69) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Camera strap eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Compensation button (P. 61)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) LCD panel (P.
~ ••••••••••••••••••••••• Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter adjustment lever (P. 67) Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (N65QD only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket • Illustration shown is the N65QD. 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.
~-- ~ -~ - - - - - -- --- - - - - -- - --- ------ • - • LCD panel Self-timer (P. 40) Remote control (P. 69) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Flash sync mode (P. 78/ 80) Focus area (P. 46) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62) • The illustrations are fu lly labeled for your reference.
•••••••••••••••••••••• • Viewfinder display Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46) 12mm-dia. reference circle for CenterWeighted Metering area (P. 58) r----------------------------- Focus indicator (P. 31) Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Shutterspeed Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation value display (P.
" ~- - - - ... ------- ~~-----~ The exposure mode dial of the Nikon N65/N65QD 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 8: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away. 2: Portrait mode (P. 37) Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. 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.
", ,, ' .. 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera'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 .4 12 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20) . Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26).
•••••••••••••••••••••• 5 Set the exposure mode dial to 8 (AUTO mode) (page 28). 6 Hold the camera properly, compose 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).
PREPARATION ••••••••••••••••• This section 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 .... ... " .' ;.1') pr:. .. • ~... r: . . ': . ,'" . _ ... ,,~ • . , -. ~ . '~'I--'" ~~""": . Or ~ ~, • ~~ ~ ~ .... \ ... " . ..
------------ -- ------- - - - -- - - ~---------------------------- Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.) ..................................................... 1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. • When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand .
••••••••••••••••••••••• -- 3 - - - - - ---~- Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the ~~ indication. ~ appears: Sufficient battery power. appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off when you release Z your finger from shutter release 0 ..... ' /.-button after taking the picture.) ~ :;:~;::: blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.
i , ~ ••••••••••• . ----------------- -- . - - _... Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. ................................... ............. ..... CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens CD CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type 1 @ G-type Nikkor lens Check the lens type.
••••••••••••••••••••••• -------------------------- -- --- - --~ 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 .) z Q 3 if~ Detaching the lens. w • Push and hold the lens release button , then turn the lens clockwise to detach the lens.
, ------ -- --- -- ••••••••••••• - --- - -- ----------- Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame . .................................. ................... Turn the power switch on, open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film.
- - - - - - -~ - ~ •••••••••••••••••••••• ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. Film automatically advances to the first frame. • When : appears on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first frame. • When and E in the LCD panel and in viewfinder blink, film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film.
! ' ~ J .i.- ~--- 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.) ..................................................... • Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2001, January 15) 1 Push MODE button to select one of the date or time displays. Push SELECT button so section to be corrected starts blinking. • Date cannot be set in Day/ Hour/ Minute display.
• Changing battery for"imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting and then remove the used battery. • Use a pointed object to remove the battery. Z o ~ a: ~ w a: Il. 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up. Attach the battery chamber cover. NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children 's reach . If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For " Notes on Batteries", see page 98.
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. ............ ........................... .............. Lightly press the shutter release button. Before pressing Lightly pressing • 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).
BASIC OPERATION ••••••••••••••••• This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (~) to enable easy operation even for the inexperienced beginner. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Lens attached D-type AF Nikkor Focus mode AF (autofocus) Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority* Exposure metering system Six-segment 3D Matrix Metering* Exposure mode AUTO mode (8 ) Flash sync mode Front-Curtain Sync .
1 • • • • • --------------------------------------------------------------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. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 50) then recompose. Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is wearing clothing the same color as a wall or other background.
.... , --------------------------------------------------------When the exposure mode is set to all the exposure settings . 8 , the camera automatically controls ....... .............. .................8.............. . Set exposure mode to tcS FS.6 AUTO E::3 ( tl -1ml:---" (AUTO mode). • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
•••••••••••••••••••••• Symbol AUTO mode P. 51 ..z Portrait mode P. 37 Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. iI Landscape mode P. 37 Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. ~ Close-Up mode P. 37 Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects. Your close-ups will be taken with an artistically blurred background. Sports Continuous mode P.
---------------- •••• - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.............................. .. Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
••••••••••••••••••••••• • When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows. e appears: Subject is in focus. , 1/ -/ e1'- blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator (page 48) is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 44 for details on focusing .
........ . ~ -----~---------------- ----- - - - --- 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 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button.
••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 0 __ I 8 E1:3 [361 --- • 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. AUTO 125 4 Fs.6 8 E1:3 [-,-,.EI AUTO Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll. ~ f- Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. • Fhilm is cbo.
•••• When the subject is dark or backlit (except in IiiiiI or ~QJ) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in 8 (AUTO mode) or Vari- Program (2 , 1iiiiI, ~ , ~QJ or ~) . Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures with the Speedlight. .....................................................
Confirm ~ in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button . • The shutter cannot be released unless ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • ~ blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If this happens, underexposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 84) and shoot again . • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus.
.. '. . , ... ---------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------~------- Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous or Night Scene mode-designed for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images . ............................. ........................ 1 Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button.
. . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 '1 I I I I I ~ ...:!...: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended . • Distancing the main subject and the background emphasizes the effect. iii:Landscape mode Use th is mode whenever you 're taking a picture of a distant scene.
e., ~Qjj: 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 . • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended . • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended.
You can imprint the following date information on your picture: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/DaylYear or Day/MonthlYear. See page 22 to set date and time . ..................................................... 1 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year 2001, January 15, 15:30) • Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows: Year/ Month/Day Day/Hour/ Minute No imprint ( ID: -: :Sf-----.
~ - - - - - ~ - -~ - -- - - - -- -- •••••• -~---- -~--~----- You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph . ..................................................... 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that ~ appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the @) button until ~ appears on the LCD panel.) The display changes as follows: • C = No display 0 -- 0 -- ~ - / Two-sec.
,~ 1!> t -"", •• '.1~0_:W;OV\""i~~ r-~"1;..,,r ~ ·,"'-~-,r'*,":-r""-_'"O''''.~<:>C1r*¥~ _ _ _ I ••••••••••••••••••••••• - 2 ~ - ~ -~ - -~~~~~~~- - -- - -- ~ Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button . • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus).
U M , 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. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform.
DETAILED OPERATION ••••••••••••••••• This section features detailed descriptions of camera functions and advanced operations.
••••••••••• Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camera . ..................................... .... ............ • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector 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.
, ••••••••••••••••••••••• • Manual focus • Set the focus mode selector to M . Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of the focus indicator status. • Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27) or lens other than AF Nikkor (page 89) is attached.
•••••••••••• This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject's position in the frame or your desired composition. When the focus mode is set to AF (autofocus, page 44), you can select either Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority, where the camera automatically selects the focus area, or Dynamic AF Mode, where you select the desired focus area .
••••••••••••••••••••••• • 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) . ................ ..................................... Set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and 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).
•••••• When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. ..................................................... • AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated.
••••••••••••••••••••••• Canceling Af-Assist Illuminator AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the conditions mentioned on the previous page. To cancel AF-Assist Illuminator (Le. , when the subject feels the illumination is too bright), lightly press the shutter release button while pressing the AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button. However, the correct focus may not be achieved without AF-Assist Illuminator.
,' . , / Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed outside of the N65/N65QO's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27) . ................................... .................. 1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button. (For example, when center focus is selected.
/ / ------------------------------------ - ~: AUTO mode The simplest exposure mode with this camera. The camera automatically controls exposure. When the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to fire. Recommended for beginner SLR camera users . • 8' (AUTO mode) 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 ~.
----------------------~~ ~ ------------------------~ P: Auto-Multi ---- Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in any shooting situation. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program (page 53) , Exposure Compensation (page 61) or Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62) . • P (Auto-Multi Program) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- or G-type Nikkor (page 88) . .................1.................................... Set the exposure mode dial to P.
••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. • H I: Use ND filter. ·l 0: Use 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).
s: Shutter-Priority Auto Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. 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 can create a motion effect. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- or G-type Nikkor (page 88). ................1....... ..............................
•••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) with the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot . • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select higher shutter speed. If the warning indication still remains on, use an NO filter.
, / , , , . ,, / . , A: Aperture-Priority Auto Small aperture f/2 2 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).
••••••••••••••••••••••• - --- ~ - --- ~~~---- 2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number).
.'. .', I . . ' - - . -- . . - . - - - - - - - - - - - -- M: Manual 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. • Non-CPU lenses (page 90) can only be used in Manual exposure mode . ......... .......1 .................... ......... ........
................ ... ..... . .. ' . . , , -----====------.--------------------------------.--- - ---- 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - and 30-1/2000 sec.) by rotating the Command Dial and aperture (minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the @ aperture button .
----------------------------------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.
'/ - _/-------------------------------------~ - - . . ----- - -- To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation function . This can be useful when intentionally achieving under or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. ..................................................... 1 Set Exposure Compensation by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the S button until the desired compensation value appears (-2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 steps).
... ,.,' Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released .
••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 • Each time the shutter release button is depressed , correct EV, under EV, and over EV exposure are performed in that order while the blinking electronic analog exposure display shows the correct, under, then overexposure. Compensated shutter speed and aperture values are displayed during shooting. • If the Exposure Compensation function (page 61) is also set, bracketing will be combined with the Exposure Compensation values.
•••••••• ~----------- Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame . ..................................................... 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure button so ~ appears in the LCD panel. The display changes as follows: e ~~ ~~ ~~ "5 +---+ I.U ." +---+ U. ~ No display (cancel) 'S I. ~~ ~ c::J" .U +---+ ~ 4 t Multiple Exposure • ~ appears in the LCD panel when the Multiple Exposure is set.
••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • The first shot is taken and ~ and frame counter blink in the LCD panel when the shutter release button is fully depressed. The frame counter in the LCD panel does not count up and the film does not advance and multiple exposures can be taken from the second shutter release. The multiple exposure is canceled, film advances and ~ disappears from the LCD panel when the second shot is taken .
, ----- - -------------------------------------------------------------This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not rewind . .......... ...... ............. ............. ......... .. Mid-roll rewind 0_ -J - • To rewind film at mid-roll , press the two film rewind buttons e~ simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. • 0 __ , 0 _ and then 0 appear in the LCD panel during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete.
. . _. . -- .-- -- ------- The N65/N65QO enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision . Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be attached . ......... ... ............................ ........ .... . Diopter adjustment • Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the diopter adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in the viewfinder appear sharp.
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 8 (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.
Use the optional remote control to release the camera's shutter from a distance. As with self-timer operation , the remote control can also be used when you want to be in the photograph. You can also use the remote control instead of a cable release to reduce camera shake . ..................................................... 1 Press the ~ remote control button a number of times so ~ (immediate release) or ~ (two-sec. delay release) appears in the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command - Ii'S W"S.
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 Speed light is used). When Red-Eye Reduction (page 79) is also set, the self-timer lamp lights at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction before the shutter releases and the flash fires when the shutter is released . • The shutter is released after the self-timer lamp lights for approx. 2 sec. in two sec.
••••••••••••••••••••••• -----------------------------------------------------------------Check pOints • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the remote control. • When you are taking pictures but not looking through the viewfinder, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure.
• Changing battery inside the remote control unit While keeping the battery holder release lever pressed as the arrow on the remote control unit indicates to release the lock, pull out the battery holder from the remote control unit. 2 Remove the used battery. 3 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up. 4 Insert the battery holder until it clicks shut. NOTE: Storing batteries Keep batteries out of children 's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
------ - - - --- - -- ~ - - The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- or G-type lens is attached . .................. ................................... Exposure AF-Assist mode Illuminator Rexlble Program iii ..or. - - 0 - ..!o...
About Depth of Field 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.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ••••••••••••••••• This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight.
---------------------------------------- - -----------------------------~--~--- -- - - • Built-in Speed light 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) or 40 (ISO 100, ft.). When the subject is dark or backlit (except in ~ or ~Qj) , in 8 (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up.
• Ready-light • When using the built-in 8peedlight or an optional 8peedlight such as the 88-28/28DX, 88-27, 88-23 or 88-22s, the ready-light ~ appears in the viewfinder when the 8peedlight is fully charged and ready to fire . • If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure 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 .
Five flash sync modes are available with the N65/N65QD . ..... .............. .................................. Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button 0. O: 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 8 (AUTO mode) or ::l (Portrait mode), 1/90 to 1/ 15 sec.
•••••••••••••••••••••• f®~ u: Red-Eye Reduction The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye effect in photos ofJ~eople or animals. Red-Eye Reduction can be used in ~ AUTO mode, Vari-Program (except for ~ Night Scene), Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. (With optional Speedlight SB-28/280X, SB-27 and SB-26, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the Speed light lights.
III --------------------------This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desired flash sync mode when a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens is attached . ..................................................... 1 In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the 0 flash lockrelease button.
- •••••••••••••••••••••• -- -- - • 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 0 button to select another flash sync mode. • In 8 (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, turning the power switch off or selecting another exposure mode cancels the selected flash sync mode and returns to its initial setting (table on page 86) .
3 Confirm ~ appears in the viewfinder, make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • The shutter cannot be released unless ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • ~ in the viewfinder blinks approx. 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.
•••••••••••••••••••••• Exposure mode Available shutter speed 8 :l Iii .!o ~Q Available aperture Page Automatically set 51 r-37 I-37 r-37 I-38 I-38 r-52 I-54 Desired setting*3 I-- Automatically set to 1/90-1/60 sec. Automatically set to 1/90-1/15 sec. Automatically set to 1/90 sec. ~ Automatically set to 1/90-1 sec. P S Automatically set to 1/90 sec.*1 A M Automatically set to 1/90 sec: 1 1/90-30 sec: 1/90-30 sec: 2 2, - - (Time) 56 58 *1 Shutter speed is prolonged up to 30 sec.
~------------------ - - -_. -- - - -- Flash shooting distance for the built- in Speed light changes according to the film speed in use and aperture setting . ............................................ ......... ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Guide number m/ft. 6120 8.5/2 8 12140 17/56 24/79 34/112 Aperture value Flash shooting distance range m/ft. - - 1.4 2 2.8 4 2-8 .5/6.6-28 - 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 1.4-614.6-20 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 1-4.2/3.3-14 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 0.
28mm to 200mm non-zoom CPU Nikkor lenses, AF 300mm fl4 ED and AF-S 300mm f/4 ED lenses can be used with the built-in Speedlight. AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 ED, AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED, AF 20-35mm f/2.8 zoom lenses cannot be used with the built-in Speedlight. Other zoom lenses can be used; however, refer to the table below for the zoom lenses with some limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance . .......... ...........................................
The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached . .................. ...... .... ......................... Red-Eye ReductIon with Slow Sync Exposure mode mAutoRash Front-curtaln Sync Red-Eye ReductIon 8 (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) ~ - ~ 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? iii .!. ~..:,Q !! p S A M ~ © ® Exposure mode 8 2' iii .!. ~..
MISCELLANEOUS ••••••••••••••••• This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications - Index , ,'". ,' • ."\ ~;, .~ - "l . . ,:0 • '_ . :~:. .]' • , '", .', ,. "';,- . ' "c'" ., .t,·:.·, <,.
, -------------------- ••••••• --~-----.- -- - Use a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX- Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions . ................................................. .... CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens D-type Nikkor lens G-type Nikkor lens G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens • The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring ; aperture should be selected from camera body.
•••••••••••••••••••••• - - --- - - -------------- - ..................................................... Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories :::;: Lens/accessories D-type AF Nikkor*3, G-type AF Nikkor, AF-S AF-I Nikkor '" .~ 0 "'"'Z"" PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm 1/2.8D*4 AF-I Teleconverter*6 => "u Non-O or G-type AF Nikkor (except AF Nikkor for F3Af) AI-P Nikkor '"0 .
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. F- appears in place of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring . C'SO (f-..
- - - - - - - - ------ -- --- ~ - - .. Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table. Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached . ........................... ..... .....................
, -- -------------- - - ----- - - - --- • Notes on using optional Speedlights • See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in the manual of the Speed light 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.
•••••••••••••••••••••• • With SK-6 and SB-24 attached, the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light. • In P or 8 exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the film speed: ISO film speed I Maximum Built-in Speedlight available .1 aperture Optional Speedlight 25 50 100 200 400 BOO 2 2.4 2.B 3.3 4 4.B 2.B 3.3 4 4.B 5.6 6.
, - ..... . ---- - - . - - - -------------._---- --~---~-------- -~ - ~- A variety of optional accessories, including power source and Speed light is available for the N65/N65QD. ·.................................................... 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 N65/ N65QD.
••••••••••••••••••••••• • Use circular-polarizing filter C-PL instead of polarizing filter Polar. The linear polarizing filter cannot be used with the N65/ N65QO. • Use NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens. • Moire may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright light source is in the frame . In this case, remove the filter before shooting .
I • • • • • • • • • • • ~~ ------------------------------------------- • 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.
•••••••••••••••••••••• • Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage. • In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity.
~ WARNING Keep batteries out of children's reach. Do not leave If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. • 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 changing batteries and insert the batteries with EB and ends positioned correctly.
FEE blinks FEE blinks • CPU Nikkor lens other • Set lens to minimum than G-type is not set to aperture. its minimum aperture. 18 FEE blinks FEE and ~ • Attached Speedlight is • Set the Speedlight flash not set at TIL Auto mode to TIL, or set the Flash in 8',Varicamera's exposure Program or P mode. mode to S, A or M. 92 • Batteries are nearing exhaustion. • Have fresh ones ready. 17 • Batteries are just about • Turn the power off and exhausted. replace batteries with newones.
-----------------~~--- • blinks • Autofocus is not possible. - •••• ------------ • Focus manually. 45 H : appears H : appears • Overexposure warning • In 8 ,Vari-Program or P 51-57 (subject is too bright). mode, use NO filter. 55 • In S mode, select faster shutter speed. • In A mode, select smaller 57 aperture (larger fnumber).
•••••••••••••••••••••• LCD panel IViewfinder I - - blinks - - blinks Shutter speed indication blinks 90 appears - E,.,. blinks Cause I Remedy I Page • Cancel the - - by 54, 60 selecting 30 sec. or faster shutter speed, or select M mode to perform Long TIme Exposure. 60, 63 • Auto Exposure • Select shutter speed Bracketing is set during other than - - to cancel Long TIme exposure Long TIme exposure, or cancel Auto Exposure Bracketing • Shutter speed is set to - - (Time) in 5 mode.
~ - --- - ••••••••••••• ----~--- ---- -- ---------~ CPU Central Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic product's functions. AF Nikkor (including 0- and G-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in CPUs. EV Exposure Value: A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO.
•••••••••••••••••••••• Flash shooting distance range The distance range over wh ich a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available. Each automatic Speed light's flash output varies from maxi mum duration to minimum duration . Close-up subjects will require lower (to minimum) output, while more distant subjects will require more light up to the maximum output.
-------------- ------ - - •••••••• -- ----------------------------- Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyze 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. Focal length The distance from the principal point to the focal point.
••••••••••••••••••••••• - - - -------- ISO film speed The international standard for representing film sensitivity. The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. A film speed of ISO 200 is twice as sensitive as ISO 100, and half that of ISO 400 film. Rear-Curtain Sync Flash fires an instant before the second (rear) curtain of the focal plane shutter begins to move. When slow shutter speeds are used, this feature can create a blur effect from the ambient light, i.e.
• ••••••••• ----------------------------------------------------- - --- , - - - - - - - - Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 3Smm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speed light Exposure modes 8 : AUTO mode Vari-Program (:Z: Portrait, ij: Landscape, ~ : Close-Up, ~""'~: Sports Continuous, I!I: Night Scene mode) P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) s: Shutter-Priority Auto A: Aperture-Priority Auto M: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (st
•••••••••••••••••••••• Autofocus TIL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-Assist Illuminator (approx. 0.5m-3m or 1.6-9.8 ft.) • Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) Lens servo AF: Auto-Servo AF: camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information) .
••••• I Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds • In 8 , ::r, ~ , ,,'!'.. , ~"",Q" 1l!I, P, A: Automatically set between 30 and 1/2 000 sec. • In S: 30 to 1/2 000 sec. (in 112 steps) • In M: 30 to 1/2 000 sec. (in 1/2 steps), Time Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/ 90 sec.
•••••••••••••••••••••• Depth-of-field preview button Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button; electronically controlled Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated) Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Continuous shooting possible in ~'Q Sports Continuous mode (built-in Speed light cannot be used) • Film advance speed: approx. 2.
••••• ------------------------------------------------------------------Battery power confirmation Usable number of 36 exposure (24exposure) film rolls per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries In LCD panel , with exposure meter on • ~ for sufficient power • ~ i nd ~~eli g.atteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking :: ~ ;:::indicates batteries are just about exhausted At 20· C/68°F At -10· C/14°F Without flash Approx. 50 (75) Approx.
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:' " / .............. . ------------- ---~~ ~~-- - - - - -- - -- A E AF-Assist Illuminator ............... 31 . 35. 48-49. 73. 82. 92-93 Exposure Compensation ..... 61 . 73 • 102 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode .................. .. ....... 10. 29. 56-57. 73. 86 Exposure meter .. .. .......... ........ ...... .17. 24 Exposure mode .... 10-11 . 28-29. 51 -60. 73. 83. 86. 89 Auto Exposure Bracketing .. ..... 62-63. 73 Autofocus ...................................... 26. 44 AUTO mode .....
•••••••••••••••••••••• ------------------------------------------------- - - - ----~ - - ---------------------------------------- M 5 Manual exposure mode ....... .................... 10, 29, 58-60, 73, 86 Self-timer ... .....................................40-41 Manual focus ................................. 27, 45 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder ................ .. ........ ....... .. ...45 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ......................................
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