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/i,Available Exposure Modes!VSlH-- -1: ' ' * MfThe exposure mode dial of the Nikon N65/N65QD can be divided into two sections. One is the

iroubleshooting-contìnue...-f.- vWr'’’LCD panelViewfinder;; Cause¿RemedyPage—• blinks• Autofocus is not• Focus manually.45possible.H 1 appears

LCD panelViewfinderCause RemedyPage- - blinks- - blinks• Shutter speed is set to - - (Time) in S mode.• Auto Exposure Bracketing is set during Long

/ / Glc^sary^CPUCentral Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic product’s functions.AF Nikkor (including D- and G-type A

Flash shooting distance rangeThe distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting distance range is controlled by the a

Glossary— continuedFocus TrackingEnables the camera to analyze the speed of a moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtain corre

ISO film speedThe international standard for representing film sensitivity. The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. A film

SpecificationsType of cameraIntegral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedligh

AutofocusTTL phase detection, Nikon Muiti-CAM900 autofocus moduie with AF-Assist iiiuminator (approx. 0.5m-3m or 1.6-9.8 ft.)• Detection range: EV -1

——r - -Specifications—continuedShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutterShutter speeds• In iSi, 2, B, A, US, P, A:

Depth-oMleld preview buttonStop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-fleld button; electronically controlledFilm loading Film automatically advance

Point-and-shoot exposure mode1«MAUTO mode (P. 28, 51)Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away.

Specifìcations-continuedBattery power confirmationIn LCD panel, with exposure meter on• tm for sufficient power• era indicate? batteries are nearin

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AF-Assist Illuminator...31,35, 48-49, 73, 82, 92-93Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode ...10, 29, 56-57, 73, 86Auto

MManual exposure mode...10. 29, 58-60, 73, 86Manual focus...27, 45Manual focus with electronic ra

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/ start Shooting ImmediatelyIOpen the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera’s power is off (page 16).Attach the lens and turn the pow

Set the exposure mode dial to iSS (AUTO mode) (page 28).6 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release bu

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PREPARATIONThis section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting.• Install batteries and check battery power• Mount len

Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerUse two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.)1Turn the power switch off and

Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the >(«1 indication. iwl appears: Sufficient battery power.СГЯ appears: Batteries are neari

Mount LensTurn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body.CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens® CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type1@ G-type

With G-type Nikkor lensPosition lens in the camera’s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens c

/introductionI Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N65/N65QD—a camera that is sureto make photography a bigger part of your iife.Get to know your N65/N

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

i?5 fS.5jeai dGently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. Film automatically advances to the first frame.• When t appears on the

Set Date and Time (N65QD ohly)flThis camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24- hour clock), Month/DayA'ear or Day/Month/Y

Changing battery for'imprintingOpen camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting and then remove the used battery.• Use a pointed

About Shutter Release ButtonLightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates the camera’s exposure meter and pressing

..BASIC OPERATIONThis section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (SSi) to enable easy operation even for

Set Focus Mode to AFSet focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for details.)Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF (autofo

I Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedAutofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manuall

Set Exposure Mode toWhen the exposure mode is set to i:i, the camera automatically controls all the exposure settings.Set exposure mode to loi (AUTO m

Symbol Exposure modeCharacteristics/Shooting situationsAUTOAUTO mode P. 51The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter spee

I Take trial shotsTake trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations.I Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyNi

.-^ '')"-> ' Ì-" A;ìì' . ' .- Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the came

• When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows.• appears: Subject

Release Shutter.Confirm that • (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving su

nEil (35)Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll.• The frame counter counts down until rewind is complete.• Pictures

When the subject is dark or backlit (except in B or and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up i

Confirm V in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button.• The shutter cannot be re

^ Shooting with Vari-Prograrfi—.— wr™^S®i«aÌ3^Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous or N

^ : Portrait modeUse this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject.• 85mm to 2

Shooting with Vari-Program ^continuedSports Continuous modeUse this mode to freeze action. It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action phot

Imprinting Date/Time (N65QD only)You can imprint the following date information on your picture: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/DayA'ear

t*; Self-Timer Pperatio^You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph.1Press ® (self-timer) button and confirm that 0 appears on

Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button.• Self-timer shooting cannot be per

About Metering Systems and ExposureMetering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor

DETAILEDOPERATIONThis section features detailed descriptions of camera functions and advanced operations.• Focus mode• Focus area• AF-Assist Illumi

IrFocus MoTwo focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camer

I 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 c

Focus AréaJ iTTfThis camera’s five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject’s position in

When focus mode is set to ManualSingle Area Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode selector is set to M (manual, page 45).Set the focus

AF-Assist OluminatQOWhen the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns

Canceling AF-Assist IlluminatorAF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the conditions mentioned on the previous page. To cancel AF-Assist Illu

Focus Mode...44-45Focus Area...

Focus LockFocus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that’s framed outside of the N65/N65QD’s five focus areas, and

Shooting in Each Exposure ModeKZi: AUTO modeThe simplest exposure mode with this camera. The camera automatically controls exposure. When the subject

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continuedP: Auto-Multi ProgramThe camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in any shooting si

Compose picture, confirm focus indicator • and shoot.• When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the foliowing warning indications will appea

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continuedFast shutter speed 1/500 sec.S: Shutter-Priority AutoEnables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30

loao FH(s)Eiii( ilSet the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) with the Command Dial.Compose picture, confirm focus indicator • and shoot.• When the subject

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continuedSmall aperture f/22A: Aperture-Priority AutoEnables you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to ma

Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial.Compose picture, confirm focus indicator • and shoot.• When the subject

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continuedM: ManualEnables you to set both shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to max

?5q F5.SeEi§( ¡1©/7-Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.• Set the shutter speed

/NomenclatureFocus mode selector (PR 44-45)Lens release button (R 19)Flash lock-release (R. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (R 78)Focus area (R 46)/ AF-As

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued60

/ Exposure CompensationTo modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation function. This can be useful when intent

i^uto Exposure BracketingAuto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatic

Electronic analog exposure displayFirst shot (correct EV)Second shot (under EV)Third shot (over EV)Compose picture, confirm focus indicator • and shoo

y/ / Multiple Expos^^eMultiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame.1Rotate the Command Dial while pre

Compose picture, confirm focus indicator • and shoot.• The first shot is taken and Hi and frame counter biink in the LCD panei when the shutter reieas

Film RewindThis section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not rewind.Mid-roll rewind• To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two

Diopter AdjustmentA^iewfinder AccessoriesThe N65/N65QD enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision.

Depth-of-Field PreviewElectronic preview function is available with this camera. Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of fie

JLRemote Control Operation (optional)Use the optional remote control to release the camera’s shutter from a distance. As with self-timer operation, th

Viewfinder eyepieceDiopter adjustment lever (P. 67)Illustration shown is the N65QD. The camera back of the N65 differs from the N65QD.N65QD only: Data

Remote Control Operation (optional)-continuedPoint the remote control unit toward the camera and press the shutter release button.• When immediate rel

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 look

Remote Control Operation (optional)-continuedChanging battery inside the remote control unit1While keeping the battery holder release lever pressed as

Available Mode CombinationsThe following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached.ExposuremodeAF-Assis

About Depth of FieldBasics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section. Depth of fieldWhen focusing, depth of

FLASHPHOTOGRAPHYThis section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight.• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TTL

Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modesThis camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a

Ready-Light/Accessory ShoeI Ready-light• When using the built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight such as the SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22S,

// Flash Sync Mode FeatjFive flash sync modes are available with the N65/N65QD.f® 4AUTO j(5)® J=- FiTT—-rsfSet the flash sync mode by rotating the Com

I__|: Red-Eye ReductionThe Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye effect in photos of

LCD Panel/VìewfInder Display □ LCD panel Remote control (R 69)Self-timer (P. 40)Shutter speedExposure Compensation (R 61)ApertureOOO SCO Ü QQOQ0»QJ?M

^^ing Built-In SpeedlightThis 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

• In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, selected flash sync mode remains once it is set. To ch

Using Built-In Speedlight- continued*[=¡1=] So FS.SConfirm ^ appears in the viewfinder, make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance ra

Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture PageAutomatically set to 1/90-1/60 sec.Automatically set5137mAutomatically set to 1/90-1/15 s

Flash Shooting Distance RangeFlash shooting distance for the built-in Speedlight changes according to the film speed in use and aperture setting.ISO f

Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight28mm to 200mm non-zoom CPU Nikkor lenses, AF 300mm f/4 ED and AF-S 300mm f/4 ED lenses can be used with the buil

/Available Flash S^c Mode CombinationsThe following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attache

MISCELLANEOUSThis section explains miscellaneous information.• Lens compatibility• Usable optional Speedlights• Optional accessories• Camera care• Not

Lens CompatibilityUse a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions.CPU con

Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessoriesModeLens/accessoriesFocus mode Exposure mode Metering systemAutofbcusManuai with electronic ra

Viewfinder displayFocus area (focus brackets) (R 30/46)12mm-dia. reference circle for Center- Weighted Metering area (P. 58)Focus indicator (P. 31)F

-... ...—... 'When a non-CPU lens is attachedSet exposure mode to Manual with a no

Usable Optional SpeedlightsUsable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed In the following table. Available modes are listed assumin

Usable Optional Speedlights-continued Notes on using optional Speedlights»See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in

• 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 iSi exposure mode, the ca

/ Optional AccessoriesA variety of optional accessories, including power source and Speedlight is available for the N65/N65QD.Battery Pack MB-17• With

• Use circular-polarizing fiiter C-PL instead of polarizing fiiter Polar. The linear poiarizing filter cannot be used with the N65/N65QD.• Use NC filt

Camera Care» Cleaning camera bodyUse a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean It with a soft, clean cloth. After using th

• 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 toprot

Notes on BatteriesAKeep batteries out of children’s/t\i N. j reach./. \yf If someone accidentally swallows batteries.WARNINGcall a doctor immediately.

Troubleshooting1 LCD panelViewfinder-: V CauseRemedyPagefee blinksfee blinks• CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture.• S