Nikon F65 Instruction Manual
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camera serviced by an authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly The Nikon F65/F65D's performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
15-24 1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Mount Lens 18-19 3. Load Film 20-21 4. Set Date and Time (F65D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 25-41 1. Set Focus Mode to AF 26-27 2. Set Exposure Mode to a 28-29 3. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
(P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (F65D only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16) * Illustration shown is the F65D. The camera back of the F65 differs from the F65D. • F65D only: Data imprint LCD - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display • LCD panel Remote control (P. 69) Shutter speed Exposure Compensation (P. 61) AUTO SLOW REAR Self-timer (P. 40) Aperture Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17) Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Focus area - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
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 shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area. • Point-and-shoot exposure mode a: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
on (page 18). • With CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. 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). 7 Confirm focus indicator - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
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 (F65D only) • About shutter release button 14 15 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
button after taking the picture.) M blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released (except in Manual exposure mode). See page 90 for a non-CPU lens. Check points • Use a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera's functions. (See page 88 for Lens Compatibility.) • Make sure to turn the power switch - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
• 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. Open the camera back again and reload film by aligning the film leader to the red index mark. • Frame number display remains when the power switch is off. PREPARATION 2 Pull - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
4 Set Date and Time (F65D only) This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute /time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate from the batteries required for the camera body. Battery life is approx. 3 years. When the imprinting on the photo appears faded and/or the display - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
shutter release button. • Fully depressing the shutter release button releases shutter and film automatically advances to the next frame. Lightly Fully pressing depressing NOTE: Camera shake Pressing the shutter Lens attached Focus mode D-type AF Nikkor AF (autofocus) Focus area Dynamic AF - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 24). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
. See each reference page for operating instructions and details. 28 Vari-Program BASIC OPERATION Symbol Exposure mode Characteristics/Shooting situations a AUTO mode P. 51 The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on the the film roll may be discarded in the process of developing. 4 Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. • Film is completely - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When a wide-angle lens of less than 28mm focal length is used in flash photography using the built-in Speedlight, the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture. • Using CPU Nikkor lenses such as a D- or G-type Nikkor lens - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
minimum focusing distance of the lens in use. When using a zoom lens, use telephoto zoom position. • For more professional uses, Micro-Nikkor lenses are recommended. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. • Dynamic AF Mode and centre focus - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
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. • A tripod is recommended when using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake. • Continuous shooting is not possible - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
Manual exposure mode. Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F65/F65D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine correct exposure. • Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Light reaching the film is controlled by the shutter - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
the instruction manual of your lens for details. Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with / indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
focus area before focus lock, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. When f Close-Up mode is selected, Dynamic AF Mode and centre focus area are automatically selected. 46 • When focus mode is set to Manual Single Area Mode is automatically - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
-ED AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2.8 IF AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 ED • Lens with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1.5m. AF-S 28-70mm - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
F65/F65D'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 for beginner SLR camera users. • a (AUTO mode) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type Nikkor (page - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
Exposure Mode-continued P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
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 D- or G-type - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. (Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type Nikkor (page 88). Large aperture f/2.8 1 Set the exposure mode dial - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
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 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
shutter. This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. Camera shake can be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 40), Remote Control (page 69) and tripod. Continuous exposure is possible for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries to obtain a specific photographic effect. 1 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released. For example, this is useful -2 EV. • If the end of the film roll is reached during bracketing, the remaining shots can be taken after new film has been loaded. Also, if you turn the - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
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. • To take - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
batteries, then turn the power switch on and press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. to rewind film again. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F65/F65D -1.5m-1 to +0.8m-1. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of -5 to +3m - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
the shutter is released, the camera remains ready to receive another signal from the remote control unit for 60 sec. NOTE: Before using remote control When using the remote control for the first time, make sure to pull out the insulation sheet placed on the battery inside the remote control unit - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
one 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the remote control unit. Long Time (Time) exposure with remote control When the camera is set to Long Time (Time) exposure (page 60), pressing the remote control's shutter release button opens the camera's shutter and pressing the shutter release button again closes - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 98.) 72 Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached. Exposure mode a s d f g h P S A M AF-Assist Illuminator R R - R - R R R R R Flexible Program - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
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. Smaller sync mode • Built-in Speedlight • Flash shooting distance range • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight 75 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
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 (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto) or M (Manual) SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the F65/F65D - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
reduce the red-eye effect in photos of people or animals. Red-Eye Reduction can be used in a AUTO mode, Vari-Program (except for h Night Scene), Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. (With optional Speedlight SB-80DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27 and SB-26 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens is attached. 1 In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, or Auto-Multi Program exposure mode, the camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed. See page 93. • Continuous shooting - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
distance range and shoot again. • When the subject is dark, the AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on to guide autofocus. See page 48 for details. • With VR Nikkor lenses, the vibration reduction function when shutter release button is lightly pressed does not operate while the flash is - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
distance AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6G 35mm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 At 28mm, at 1.8m or longer shooting distance AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 50mm or longer focal length AF 35-70mm f/2.8 50mm or longer focal length AF Micro 70-180mm - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached. Exposure mode a s d f g h P S Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
Lens Compatibility 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 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
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- - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
Eye Reduction lamp of the camera body lights up. • When optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator, SB-80DX, 50DX, 28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 or 24, is attached, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight emits light when the focus mode is set to AF, an AF Nikkor lens is attached, the subject - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
attached to the F65/F65D, can also be used. Both Diffuser SG-1 and SG-2 can be used. Soft case (CF-61) • Camera case CF-61 is available for this camera. The camera body fits inside the case with AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D IF or smaller lens attached. Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 • Braid-type AN-4B (black - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. • Do not subject the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as this may damage their precision mechanism. • Do not touch the shutter curtains The shutter is made of very thin - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
. batteries and turn the power on again, then press two „ film rewind buttons simultaneously for more than 1 sec. to start film rewind again. If this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. ƒ-- blinks ƒ-- blinks • Non-CPU lens is • Attach CPU lens - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. In certain cases, due to static electricity, the F65/F65D's microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In each of - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
types of synchronisation: Front-Curtain Sync, which fires the flash at the start of the exposure, and Rear-Curtain Sync, which fires the flash at the end of the exposure. Flash sync speed Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting. The F65/F65D - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has completed its travel across the film plane. This is the way the F65/F65D operates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync. (See "Rear-Curtain Sync".) Guide number The guide number indicates the power of a flash in relation to ISO - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) ™: Shutter-Priority Auto £: Aperture-Priority Auto ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; see chart - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
: approx. 60 x 28 x 7mm (W x H x D); weight: approx. 10g including battery 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 - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D lens, covering the full range from infinity (∞) to the closest distance and back to infinity (∞) before each shot, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or faster. Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO1222) Dimensions (W x H x D) F65: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 65.5mm F65D: Approx - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
86, 104 G G-type Nikkor lens 18, 88 Guide number 35, 76, 84, 104 L Long Time exposure (Time)...........60, 71 M Manual exposure mode 10, 29, 58-60, 73, 86 Manual focus 27, 45 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder 45 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash 35, 76, 86, 91 Matrix Metering 28, 42 Maximum - Nikon F65 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
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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., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in
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