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    Nikon > j) Jl > j) Jl ) ) .n. INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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    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
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    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. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications
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    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 (N65QD 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 3 28-29 3. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31
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    Lenses with Built-In SpeedlighL 85 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-113 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-93 Optional Accessories 94-95 Camera Care 96-97 Notes on Batteries 98 Troubleshooting 99-101 Glossary...102- 105 Specifications 106
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    release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)! Multiple Exposure (P. 64)! Film rewind button (P. 66) Accessory
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    adjustment lever (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
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    --- • ------ - Self-timer (P. 40) Aperture Exposure Compensation (P. 61) 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 (P. 46) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62) • The illustrations are fu lly
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    (focus brackets) (P. 30/4r6)-----------W-e-ig-ht-e-d -M-e-te-ri-ng--ar-ea--(P-. 5-8-) Focus indicator (P. 31) Focus area (P. 46) Shutterspeed Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation
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    - - ------- - ~~-----~ 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
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    • 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
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    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 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). .4 Set the focus mode selector to AF
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    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
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    14
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    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 r I 00 .... ... pr:. " .' ;.1') ~... .. • . . _ ,,~ ... • . , -. ~ . '~'I--'" ~~""": . ~ Or
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    positioned as marked inside the battery chamber, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. e • Incorrect positioning of EEl and poles may damage the camera. Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when traveling. • For the number of film rolls that can be
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    shutter release ..... ' /.-- button after taking the picture.) :;:~;::: blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace i 0 ~ batteries. (Shutter locks.) w If • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after the power switch is turned on and the camera
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    switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens CD CPU Nikkor lens @ G-type Nikkor lens 1other than G-type Check the lens type. CDCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is O-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring @G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture
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    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 utilize all of this camera's functions. (See page 88 for Lens Compatibility.) • Make sure to turn the power·switch off
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    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. • Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from
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    ) OX mark Check points • Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. • You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll and film speed through the film confirmation window. • Infrared films cannot be used with this camera since an infrared sensor is used for the detection of
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    appears in the data imprint LCD panel, the setting is complete. NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date/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
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    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: ~ aw : Il. 2 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EB side facing up. Attach the battery chamber cover. NOTE: Storing batteries Keep
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    Lightly pressing 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). • Lightly pressing the shutter release button activates the indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder (for
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    are as follows: Lens attached D-type AF Nikkor Focus mode AF (autofocus) Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode with Closest- Subject Priority* Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix system Metering* Exposure mode AUTO mode (8 ) Flash
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    focus is achieved , camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. When the exposure mode is set to ~ (AUTO mode, page 51) or to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except ~ Close-Up mode), the N65/N65QD automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject
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    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
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    subject distance when you use a 0 - or G- y~, type Nikkor lens (the 3D Matrix Meter is performed}-and makes the calculations necessary to assure correct exposure. This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 58). • About exposure
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    flash, and the background. When flash is canceled , a natural -looking night scene or twilight scene can ! I be captured. p Auto-Multi Program P. 52 Camera or background is to be blurred. M Manual P. 58 Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for situations where it is difficult
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    so that the subject to be focused is located closest at any of five focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button. When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 26, 46) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas.
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    AF-Assist Illuminator (page 48) is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 44 for details on focusing . NOTE: Composing frame I This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of the image actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame is somewhat
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    depress the shutter release button _With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on focus indicator. appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • After the shutter is released , the film automatically advances to the next frame and the
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    In t he pane . E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off.) i Make sure the film is completely rewound (E is !i :is blinking in the LCD panel), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to one side. Check pOints • If any other warning
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    to fire, ~ 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. (When the flash is canceled in this manner, as long as the shutter
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    shoot again . • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 48 for details. Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash • The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 12/ 40 (ISO 100
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    Continuous or Night Scene mode-designed for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears using the flash in Vari-Program, the Flash Sync modes (page 78) automatically
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    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 center focus
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    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
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    the picture. Select no imprint) to cancel data imprint. Compatible film speeds for data imprinting are IS032-3200. ',-, I_I 2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture with the imprinted date/time. • Data imprint indicator - blinks for approx. two to
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    No display (cancel) Two-sec. delay Immediate release for release for remote control 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
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    - ~ ~ -~ 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). • Once the
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    Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode. Using 0 - or G-type Nikkor lenses, the N65/ N65QO 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
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    detailed descriptions of camera functions and advanced operations. • Focus mode • Focus area • AF-Assist Illuminator • Focus lock • Shooting in each exposure mode • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure • Film rewind • Diopter adjustmen iewfinder accessories • Depth-of
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    until shutter release. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 104) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Also, N65/N65QD will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On™. • When ~ Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically
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    the instruction manual of your lens for details. Manual focus using Elp.ctronic 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
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    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
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    .o.r .is.s.e.t.to..M..(m.a.n.u.a.l,.p.a.g.e.4.5 Set the focus mode selector to M (manual) and rotate the Command Dial while pressing the focus area button is obtained only at the selected focus area when using the manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder (page 45). • Rotating the Command Dial
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    mode. • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24-2DDmm and the distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is approx. D.S-3m (1.6-9.8 ft.). Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m (3.3 ft
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    Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Lens with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1m (3.3 ft.) . I AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-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
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    e, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot. • After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. If you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed after releasing the shutter, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing
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    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 ~. • With exposure mode set to 8', other modes
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    lens (except G-type) Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, fEE Sync (page 78) or Rear-Curtain Sync (page 78) flash for more flexible shooting. In Auto-Multi Program, however, the built
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    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). Flexible Program By rotating Command Dial in Auto-Multi
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    Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper lens (except G-type) Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, fEE
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    panel. (Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic flash ! recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button . ~ Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). is Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual
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    to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 84). • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as 0- or G-type
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    aperture (smaller f-number) . If the warning indication remains on, use the Speedlight. • If the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash fil recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder ~ when you lightly press the shutter release button . 2!5 Use the Speedlight (page 80/92). 57
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    Manual exposure mode. • Non-CPU lenses (page 90) can only be used in ......... Manual specific area of the scene. o NOTE: Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens
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    display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is not 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
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    release button again to close the 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
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    useful when intentionally achieving under or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. 1 Set Exposure Compensation by rotating the rotate the S Command Dial while pressing the button to reset the compensation value to D.O. In Vari-Program, changing the exposure mode also cancels the
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    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 -Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode are bracketed. • In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing and
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    2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • Each time the shutter release button is depressed , correct EV, under EV, and over EV exposure are performed values. It is useful to perform Bracketing with a compensated value of over +2 EV or under - 2 EV. • If the end of the film roll
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    advance becomes unstable at the beginning and near the end of a film roll so multiple exposure is not recommended . Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Number of exposures Compensation value Two -1.0 EV Three -1 .5 EV Four -2 .0 EV Eight or nine -3.0 EV Exposure Compensation
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    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 . e • To take
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    .) Make sure E is blinking , open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. \ I r- 0 __ ~ I \EH":~H3~6~ If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll
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    eyepiece correction lenses provide a accessories • To attach an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, remove the rubber eyecup and slide down the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens. • To reattach the rubber eyecup after removing eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "Nikon
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    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. By looking through the viewfinder, the
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    After 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
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    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 release button on the camera body before remote control operation: Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body
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    , use the self-timer (page 40). Remote control operation cannot be performed when the camera has extreme backlighting. Change the camera position in this case. • If the shutter cannot be released with the remote control, change the battery inside the remote control unit (page 72). (The life of the
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    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
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    The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as .0.-.o.r.G.-.ty.p.e.l.en.s..is.a.tt.a.c.he.d Exposure mode 8 ~ iii ..or. ..!o...{Q !!i p S A M AF-Assist Illuminator 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Rexlble Program - - - - 0 - Exposure compensation - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Auto Exposure
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    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. Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth of field
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    PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight. • Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TIL Flash • Ready-light, accessory shoe • Flash sync mode • Built-in Speedlight • Flash shooting distance range • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
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    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) , 8 in (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up. When the shutter is released, the flash fires to create naturallooking
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    Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again . • Accessory shoe • An optional 8peedlight, i.e. 88-28/28DX, 88-27, 88-23 or 88-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the N65/N65QD without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety
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    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 -Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Normally
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    Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. (With optional Speedlight flash fires. Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released. (Red-Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top priority.) - With some lenses
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    -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 lock- release button. In P, S, A or M exposure
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    camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed . See page 93. • Continuous shooting cannot be used in flash ~ ++ I ~~ ++ I l.a.w~J * t t * [;l is displayed when you release your finger from the 0 button. In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode: 81
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    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 charging. 82
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    the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed display blinks in the LCD panel. *3 Flash shooting distance range depends on the ISO speed of the fifm in use and aperture setting. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture according to the ffash shooting distance range table
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    .6 0 .6-0 .8/ 2.0-2.6 • The maxi mum flash shooting distance can also be calculated by dividing the guide number by the selected aperture value. Example: When f/2 .8 is selected with ISO 100 film using the camera's built-in Speedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance will be: 12/2. 8 = approx
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    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. NOTE: Using built-in Speedlight • Make sure to remove the lens hood
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    The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is a.t.ta.c.h.e.d Exposure mode 8 ? iii .!. ~..:,Q !! p S A M mAutoRash (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) (j) ® Front-curtaln Sync ~ ~ ~ © ~ 0 0 0 0 Red-Eye ReductIon 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0
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    MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications - Index ~;, .~ - "l . . ,:0 '", • ., .t,·:.·, "c'"
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    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
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    and/or tilting the lens. 1&1 *6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-$ 17-35mm f/2.80 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.80 IF-ED. fl}: *7 With maximum effective aperture of f15.6 or faster. *8 With maximum aperture of f15. 6 or faster. *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See
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    ; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring . C'SO (f- - ..- [Il] ( I) CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the N65/N65QD The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the N6S/N6SQD (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • TC-16A
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    M. (Infrared photography cannot be performed.) NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment
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    • 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
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    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 25 50 100 200 400 BOO I Maximum Built
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    can be adjusted using the N65/ N65QD's diopter adjustment lever. Lenses • A wide variety of AF lenses - 14mm to 600mm wideangle, telephoto, zoom, Micro or DC (Defocus image Control) - is available for the N65/ N65QD. Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and
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    before shooting . Speedlight S8-28/S8-27 • Speed light SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with a guide number of 36/ 118 (SB-28) and 30/ 98 (SB-27) (manual flash , 35mm zoom -head position, ISO 100, m/ft. , 20°C/ 68°F). Optional external power source SO-7 and SO-8A
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    . To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens' surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened 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
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    on and release the shutter a few times once per month. • To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak condition, fire it a few times every month. This will enable you to use the flash for many years. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than
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    • 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 e Turn the camera power off before changing
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    FEE blinks FEE blinks • CPU Nikkor lens other • Set lens to minimum 18 than G-type is not set to aperture. its minimum aperture. FEE blinks FEE and ~ • Attached Speedlight is • Set the Speedlight flash 92 blink not set at TIL Auto mode to TIL, or set the Flash in 8',Vari- camera's
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    H : appears lo appears • blinks • Autofocus is not • Focus manually. 45 possible. H : appears • Overexposure warning (subject is too bright or A mode, use flash as welL) Electronic • Subject brightness is • When the subject is bright, 59 analog exposure beyond camera's use NO filter and
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    is too dark and flash is recommended in P, 5 , A or M mode. • Simply release the 80 , Nikon dealer or service center. In certain cases, due to static electricity, the N65/N65QO's microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh , properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film
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    functions. AF Nikkor (including 0- and G-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in CPUs. EV Exposure Value: A number f/ 1.4 is defined as EV1. The camera can be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter. For example, with the N65/ N65QD, the exposure metering range is from EV1
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    require more light up to the maximum output. The flash shooting distance range varies with the aperture, film speed , etc. Flash synchronization Timing of the flash so it coincides with release of the camera's shutter. There are two types of synchronization : Front-Curtain Sync, which fires the
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    zoom lenses. Front-Curtain Sync The flash 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 N65/ N65QD operates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync. (See " Rear-Curtain Sync" .) Guide number The guide number
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    ) or 1 sec. (in ~ Night Scene mode). Vignetting Progressively diminished illumination on the film from the center to the corners. There are two kinds of vignetting-natural vignetting caused by the lens, and vignetting that is caused by improper use of accessories such as a lens hood or filter. 105
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    Program possible) s: Shutter-Priority Auto A: Aperture-Priority Auto M: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 3Smm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling , AF contacts) Lens CPU Nikkor lens, non-CPU Nikkor lens' • With limitations; see chart on page 89. Viewfinder Fixed
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    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
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    flash lock-release button Guide number: 12/40 (at ISO 100, m/ft.); flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens; film speed range: ISO 25 to ISO 800 Flash control Controlled by TIL Sensor • Matrix Balanced Fill -Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in Manual
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    , aperture, Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer, remote control Date/time imprint function (N65QD only) Built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within ±90
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    two fresh 3V lithium batteries At 20· C/68°F At -10· C/14°F Without flash Approx. 50 (75) Approx. 25 (37) With flash and AF-Assist Illuminator for half of all exposures Approx . 10 (15) Approx. 7 (10) Autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.BO lens, covering the full range
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    111
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    . 50 Focus mode 26. 44-45. 73. 89 Focus Tracking 44. 104 Front-Curtain Sync ........ ..35. 78. 86. 104 D Depth of field 56. 74 Diopter adjustment 67 Distance information 28. 42 G G-type Nikkor lens 18. 88 Guide number 35. 76. 84. 104 D-type Nikkor lens 18. 88 OX-coded film 21 Dynamic AF
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    aperture 56, 58 Metering system .........28, 42, 58, 73, 89 Single Area Mode 47, 73 Single-frame shooting 73 Single Servo AF 44 Slow Sync flash 78, 86, 92, 105 Standard TTL flash 76, 86 Sync shutter speed 83 Minimum aperture 18, 52-58, 88 Multiple Exposure 64-65, 73 T 3D 6-Segment Matrix
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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 authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU , TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in
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