F65 (E)

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F65/F65Da camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your F65/F65D camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Main features of the F65/F65D: Exposure mode dial makes operation simple and intuitive, so great pictures are a snap in every shooting situation. The big, high-visibility LCD lets you check camera settings at a glance. With a AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you dont have to be a pro to take better picturesjust press the shutter release button. 3D Matrix Metering can read atmosphere as well as brightness and contrast, for recording the scene in all its nuanced detail. Wide-coverage Five-Area Dynamic AF system keeps subjects in clear focus and eliminates unintended blurring. The auto pop-up Speedlight, featuring Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, throws just the right light on a scene to make the shot look beautiful and natural. Crisp, precise film advance and shutter release assure superb 2.5frame-per-second continuous shooting. The Nikon F65/F65D is so compact and lightweight, anyone can handle it. 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 authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years. Using your camera correctly The Nikon F65/F65Ds performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikons criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F65/F65Ds components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F65/F65Ds performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.

Supplied accessories

Body cap (P. 19)
Accessory shoe cover * Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe.
Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67)

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Contents
Introduction....2-3 Nomenclature....6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display...8-9 Available Exposure Modes...10-11 Start Shooting Immediately...12-13
DETAILED OPERATION...43-73
Focus Mode....44-45 Focus Area....46-47 AF-Assist Illuminator...48-49 Focus Lock....50 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode...51-60 AUTO mode....51 Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program..52-53 Shutter-Priority Auto...54-55 Aperture-Priority Auto...56-57 Manual....58-60 Exposure Compensation...61 Auto Exposure Bracketing...62-63 Multiple Exposure....64-65 Film Rewind...66 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories...67 Depth-of-Field Preview...68 Remote Control Operation (optional)...69-72 Available Mode Combinations...73 About Depth of Field....74

PREPARATION...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

Set exposure mode to a (AUTO mode).
When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder. When the exposure mode is set to a (AUTO mode), Matrix Metering is automatically selected. Check if the AF Area mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. See page 46 for details.

Vari-Program

Portrait mode P. 37 Landscape mode P. 37 Close-Up mode P. 37 Sports Continuous mode P. 38

P S A M

Matrix Metering (page 42)
The Matrix Meter employed in the F65/F65D uses a six-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in extremely complex lighting conditions. The microcomputer analyses data including scene brightness and contrast and subject distance when you use a D- or Gtype 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).

Night Scene mode P. 38

Auto-Multi Program P. 52 Shutter-Priority Auto P. 54
Aperture-Priority Auto P. 56

Manual P. 58

About exposure mode
Four exposure modes besides a (AUTO mode) and five Vari-Program modes are available with this camera. Utilising the characteristics of each exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with various types of subjects or shooting situations. And the five Vari-Program modes enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls by simply selecting the desired mode for various shooting situations. See each reference page for operating instructions and details.

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Hold Camera and Focus
When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows. / appears: Subject is in focus. blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. With dark subjects, the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator (page 48) is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 44 for details on focusing. / BASIC OPERATION
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.
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. Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens).

NOTE: Composing frame

This cameras viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of the image actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder. Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.
Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter speed. The Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is required) in a or Vari-Program with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly.

Built-in Speedlight

When the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program (s, d, f, g, h). See page 76 for details.
Compose frame, centre focus brackets on your subject, and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button.
Compose frame 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.
Dioptre adjustment (page 67) enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area (page 46) or use focus lock (page 50). In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 27.

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Release Shutter
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.
Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll.
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.
Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button.
When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging (pages 34, 76).
Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge.
Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking E in the LCD panel. (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure the film is completely rewound (E is blinking in the LCD panel), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to one side. BASIC OPERATION

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. The F65/F65D provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering (page 28) and CentreWeighted Metering (page 58). With Matrix Metering, data on scene brightness is detected by the six-segment Matrix sensor. With CentreWeighted Metering, most of the meters sensitivity is concentrated on the 12mm-diameter centre circle in the viewfinder. With the F65/F65D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to other than Manual and Centre-Weighted Metering is selected with 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.

DETAILED OPERATION

This section features 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 Dioptre adjustment/Viewfinder accessories Depth-of-field preview Remote control operation (optional) Available mode combinations

Exposure

Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Light reaching the film is controlled by the shutter speed and aperture. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for subject brightness and film sensitivity results in the correct exposure. The F65/F65Ds AUTO mode (page 51), Auto-Multi Program (page 52) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control shutter speed and aperture. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 54), you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. In Manual exposure mode (page 58), you manually set both shutter speed and aperture.

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Focus Mode
Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camera.

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. When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your lens, Manual focus is possible either with the switch/ring set to M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens for details.

Autofocus

With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area (page 46) and causes / to appear in the viewfinder.

Auto-Servo AF

Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information). Single Servo AF The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 50). However, if the subject starts moving, Focus Lock is deactivated, and the focus mode automatically switches to Continuous Servo AF. Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder; however, focus is not locked and the camera continues to focus on the subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 104) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Also, F65/F65D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On. When g Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject.

: Slow Sync

Flash Cancel can only be selected in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program. Set Flash Cancel when you want to cancel the flash and have the photograph exposed only with the natural light. Flash Cancel cannot be set when the built-in Speedlight is in the up position. Set the Flash Cancel before lightly pressing the shutter release button. (The built-in Speedlight is cancelled but when optional Speedlights are attached, flash is not cancelled.) To cancel Flash Cancel, turn the power switch off or select another exposure mode.

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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.
In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, selected flash sync mode remains once it is set. To change the flash sync mode, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button to select another flash sync mode. In a (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). In a (AUTO mode) or Auto-Multi Program exposure mode, the camera automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film speed. See page 93. Continuous shooting cannot be used in flash shooting even when g (Sports Continuous mode) is selected. Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the follows. In a or Vari-Program (except h):

AUTO AUTO

In P, S, A or M exposure mode
In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the flash lockrelease button.
When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly pressed, the flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder in Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. In a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, when the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, AUTO appears in the LCD panel and the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up. When the Speedlight is ready to fire, appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the cameras meter is on). Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into place to retract it.
button changes the display as

a or Vari-Program

* does not appear when the built-in Speedlight is up.

Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the flash sync button.
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is selected in exposure modes other than Manual, and Standard TTL Flash is selected for Manual exposure mode. See page 76 for details. See the table on pages 83 and 86 for shutter speed and aperture, available sync mode in each exposure mode.

AUTO SLOW

In Auto-Multi Program or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode: *

SLOW SLOW REAR

* is displayed when you release your finger from the button.
In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode:

h (Night Scene mode):

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Using Built-In Speedlightcontinued
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. 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.
Exposure mode Available shutter speed
Available aperture Page 37 Automatically set 54 Desired setting*58
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. Automatically set to 1/90 sec.*1 1/90-30 sec.*2
Automatically set to 1/90 sec.*1 1/90-30 sec.*2, -- (Time)
*1 Shutter speed is prolonged up to 30 sec. with Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync. *2 Shutter speed shifts automatically to 1/90 sec. when the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/90 sec. and the built-in Speedlight pops up (or attached optional Speedlight is turned on). In this case, 90 appears in 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 film in use and aperture setting. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture according to the flash shooting distance range table on page 84.

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

TTL Auto Flash

Front-Curtain Sync R R R R
Red-Eye Reduction R R R R R R R R R
Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync R R R

MISCELLANEOUS

This section explains miscellaneous information. Lens compatibility Usable optional Speedlights Optional accessories Camera care Notes on batteries Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Index

Slow Sync R R

Rear-Curtain Sync R R R R
Flash Cancel R* R* R* R* R* R*

: : R: :

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Available Automatically set when the exposure mode is selected. (Other flash sync mode also selectable.) : Unavailable * Selectable when built-in Speedlight is retracted.

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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. Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories
Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Any mode Matrix Autofocus electronic Manual other than M Centre3D 661 rangefinder M segment segment Weighted* R R*7 R R R*5 R*7 R R*8 R*8 R R*5 R*7 R*7 R*7 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R*10 R*11 R*10 R*10 R*10 R*10 R*10 R R R R R R R R R

D-type Nikkor lens

G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens
The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum (largest f-number) (page 18). CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, EE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released (page 18).
Lens/accessories D-type AF Nikkor*3, G-type AF Nikkor, AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D*4 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter*6 Non-D/G-type AF Nikkor (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) AI-P Nikkor AI-S or AI type Nikkor, Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-S or AI type Teleconverters Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6*12 Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11)
*1 Metering system automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. *3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. *4 The cameras exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens. *6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 90.) *10 With exposure mode set to Manual. The exposure meter cannot be used. *11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1/90 sec. or slower, the exposure meter cannot be used. *12 Attach the PB-6 vertically. (PB-6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching.) AS-15 must be attached in combination with Medical-Nikkor 200mm f/5.6 for the lens to fire the flash. Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4.

Non-CPU Nikkor*9

CPU Nikkor*2

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Lens Compatibilitycontinued
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 cameras exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using the Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses. -appears in place of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring.
Usable Optional Speedlights
Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table. Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached.

Flash mode Speedlight

SB-80DX, SB-28, SB-28DX SB-27 SB-26*3 SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX, SB-23, SB-29s/29*4, SB-21B*4 SB-30, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-11*5, SB-14*5, SB-140*5
Matrix Non-TTL Balanced Auto flash Fill-Flash*1
R R R R R R R R R R R R R

Manual

Repeating Flash

R R R

RearCurtain Sync*2

R R R R R R R

Red-Eye Reduction*2
CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F65/F65D
The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F65/F65D (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): TC-16A Teleconverter Non-AI lenses 400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8 and 1200mm f/11 with Focusing Unit AU-1 Fisheye 6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8 and OP 10mm f/5.6 Old type 21mm f/4 K1, K2 Ring, Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11, Auto Ring BR-2, BR-4 ED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174041-174180) ED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174031-174127) 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001-300490) 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) Old type PC 35mm f/3.5 Old type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000) Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111-200310)
*1 Selecting Manual exposure mode automatically changes the Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash mode to Standard TTL Flash (page 76). *2 Can be set from camera. *3 Wireless Slave Flash can be performed. Shutter speed is automatically controlled to 1/60 sec. (or 1/60 sec. or slower in S or M exposure mode) with the Wireless Slave Flash selector set to D and cameras flash sync mode set to Front-Curtain Sync or Red-Eye Reduction. *4 With the SB-29s/29 and SB-21B, autofocus can only be used when an AF Micro-Nikkor (60mm, 105mm, 200mm and 70-180mm) is attached. *5 TTL Auto Flash is possible with TTL Remote Cord SC-23. In A or M flash mode, attach SU-2 to SC-13 with SB-11 and SB-14, or attach SU-3 to SC-13, SC-11 or SC-15 to AS-15 with SB-140. Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when SB-140 is set to M. (Infrared photography cannot be performed.)

NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the cameras electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase. When flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon are attached, the built-in Speedlight may not pop up all the way (with power switch of the Speedlight on or off). When the built-in Speedlight is automatically fired in a AUTO mode or VariProgram, vignetting or uneven illumination may result.

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Usable Optional Speedlightscontinued
Notes on using optional Speedlights
See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in the manual of the Speedlight with TTL Auto Flash, see the section for camera group II. Flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower when using an optional Speedlight. Available film speeds for TTL Auto Flash are ISO 25 to ISO 800. When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera attached with the Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights up. With other Speedlights without AFAssist Illuminator, the Red-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 is dark and centre focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. With other optional Speedlights, the AFAssist Illuminator on the camera emits light. Set the exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual to take flash pictures with non-TTL flash mode. With the SB-26, 25 or 24, even if Front-Curtain Sync is set on the camera body, the Speedlight performs Rear-Curtain Sync when Rear-Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight in P, S, A or M exposure mode (camera setting is overridden). In a or Vari-Program (except h), Speedlight performs Front-Curtain Sync even if RearCurtain Sync is set on Speedlight (Speedlight setting is overridden). With the SB-26, 25 or 24, when Slow Sync is set on the camera body in h, RearCurtain Sync is performed if Rear-Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight. With the SB-26, 25 or 24, when Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on the camera body, Speedlight performs Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync even if Rear-Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight. EE in the LCD panel and EE and in the viewfinder blink and the shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode is set to P, a or Vari-Program and the attached optional Speedlight is not set to TTL Auto Flash. Set the Speedlight flash mode to TTL, or set the cameras exposure mode to , or. 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 a exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the film speed: ISO film speed Maximum Built-in Speedlight available Optional Speedlight aperture 2.2.4 3.2.200 3.3 4.4 5.4.8 6.7

Remote control releases the cameras 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.
Eyepiece correction lenses
Eyepiece correction lenses enable near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision, and can be attached easily by inserting onto the viewfinder eyepiece. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide viewfinder dioptre settings of 5, 4, 3, 2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2 and +3m1 (combined dioptre with setting on camera body). We recommend that you actually look through the viewfinder with various correction lenses attached before making a purchase, since viewfinder dioptre differs from one person to another. Use the optional eyepiece correction lens when you need eyepiece correction over 1.5 to +0.8m1 that can be adjusted using the F65/F65Ds dioptre adjustment lever. The rubber eyecup cannot be used together with the eyepiece correction lenses.
Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4
TTL multi-flash, where a Speedlight to which Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 is attached is fired simultaneously with the built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight 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. MISCELLANEOUS

Lenses

A wide variety of AF lenses 14mm to 600mm wideangle, telephoto, zoom, Micro or DC (Defocus image Control) is available for the F65/F65D.
Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4
Braid-type AN-4B (black) and AN-4Y (yellow), wide braid-type AN-6Y (yellow) and AN-6W (burgundy) neckstraps are available. Handstrap AH-4 helps you hold the camera firmly and easily, and shoot in quickmotion.

Filters

Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rearinterchange. With the F65/F65D, the filter factor need not be considered except for the R60 filter. Compensate exposure +1 EV when using the R60. Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly. 94

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Camera Care

Cleaning camera body

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Specifications
Type of camera Exposure modes Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight a: AUTO mode Vari-Program (s: Portrait, d: Landscape, f: Close-Up, g: Sports Continuous, h: Night Scene mode) : Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) : Shutter-Priority Auto : Aperture-Priority Auto : Manual 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; see chart on page 89. Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type, built-in dioptre adjustment (1.5 to +0.8m1) 17mm (at 1.0m1) B-type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets Approx. 89% Approx. 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity (at 1.5 to +0.8m1) Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display/Exposure Compensation value display, Exposure Compensation, flash ready-light/flash recommended/full flash output Five sets of focus area (brackets)/12mm reference circle for CentreWeighted metering Automatic, instant-return type Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button Film speed setting Metering range Focus area Focus Area mode Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-Assist Illuminator (approx. 0.5m-3m) Detection range: EV 1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) 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). Single Servo AF (focus is locked when the subject is in-focus) Continuous Servo AF (camera continues to focus on a moving subject) Focus Tracking with Lock-On automatically activated by subjects status M: Manual focus One of five focus areas can be selected Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode Single Area with M focus mode TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) 3D six-segment Matrix Metering: with D- or G-type AF Nikkor Six-segment Matrix Metering: with AF Nikkor other than D- or Gtype (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor Centre-Weighted Metering: automatically selected with Manual exposure mode 3D Matrix Metering: EV 1-20 Centre-Weighted Metering: EV 1-20 (at normal temperature, ISO 100, f/1.4 lens)

Lens servo

Picture format Lens mount Lens Viewfinder Eyepoint Focusing screen Viewfinder frame coverage Finder magnification Viewfinder information

Metering system

Exposure meter coupling CPU Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Exposure compensated in 2 EV range, in 1/2 steps (except in M or
Bracketing range: 2 EV; number of shots: three; bracketing steps: 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 EV (except in a or Vari-Program) Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX-coded film in use (manual not selectable) Film speed range: DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX-coded film
Reflex mirror Lens aperture

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Specificationscontinued
Shutter Shutter speeds Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter In a, s, d, f, g, h, P, A: Automatically set between 30 and 1/2000 sec. In S: 30 to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 steps) In M: 30 to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 steps), Time X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/90 sec. In a, s, d, f, g, h Automatically activated In P, S, A, M: Activated by pressing flash lock-release button Guide number: 12 (at ISO 100, m); flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens; film speed range: ISO 25 to ISO 800 Controlled by TTL Sensor Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in Manual exposure mode) Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode Film speed range in TTL auto flash: ISO 25 to 800 Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel Flash fully charged: ready-light lights Full output warning: ready-light blinks Blinks when the subject is dark or backlit and Speedlight is recommended in P, S, A and M Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL Auto Flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 sec. Infrared, activated by pressing the shutter release button; immediate release mode and 2-sec. delay mode; operating distance: approx. 5m directly in front of the camera; battery: one 3V CR2025 lithium battery; battery life: approx. 5 years (may differ with usage amount or other operating conditions); dimensions: approx. 60 x 28 x 7mm (W x H x D); weight: approx. 10g including battery Depth-of-field preview button Film loading Film advance Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field button; electronically controlled Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated) Automatic advance with built-in motor Continuous shooting possible in g Sports Continuous mode (built-in Speedlight cannot be used) Film advance speed: approx. 2.5 fps (fresh batteries) Automatic rewind with built-in motor Rewind speed with fresh batteries: approx. 16 sec. with 36exposure film, approx. 13 sec. with 24-exposure film Selectable in P, S, A, M Shutter speed, aperture, Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer, remote control Built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within 90 seconds a month; leap year adjustment until December 31, 2049 Usable film: ISO 32 to 3200 DX-coded film Display mode: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, No Imprint, Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year Power source: one 3V CR2025 lithium battery, battery life; approx. three years (depending upon use of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Hinged back with film confirmation window F65D: data imprint LCD panel/buttons Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries; optional Battery Pack MB-17 is also available (for four AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium, NiCd or NiMH batteries)

Modern Classic SLRs Series : Nikon F & F2 Shared Resources: Medical Nikkor 200mm f5.6 Auto
200mm f/5.6 Medical-Nikkor Auto
Incorporating a ringlight unit around its front element, the Medical-Nikkor is ideal for close-up work in the field of medicine, and has numerous other applications in science and industries. It consists of a prime lens, a set of six auxiliary lenses and an AC or a battery power source for operating the lighting units. The lens offers a choice of eleven different magnification ratios in combination with the six auxiliary lenses. (The prime lens alone gives the reproduction ratio of 1/1 5X and the auxiliary lenses, attached singlely or in varied combinations, provide a range of magnification ratios from 1/8X to 3X). The Medical-Nikkor is self-compensating, eliminating all bothersome calculations for setting the diaphragm in relation to film speed and reproduction ratio. All that is required of the photographer is to set the lens for the ASA speed of the film used, attach the auxiliary lens or lenses in accordance with the desired magnification ratio, focus by moving the camera toward or away from the subject and release the shutter. The automatic lens diaphragm stops down to correct aperture at the moment of exposure. Two illumination units are built into the lens: an electronic ringlight and pilot lamps.
The ringlight surrounds the front element of the lens to produce even and shadowless illumination. It may be removed from the lens for servicing and for providing special lighting angles. The color temperature of 6000 K permits the use of daylight color film. The flash duration is 1/500 second. The Medical-Nikkor ringlight synchronizes with the Nikon F2 at the shutter speed of 1/60 second, with the Nikon F at 1/30 second, and the Nikkormat at 1/60 second. Positioned behind the ringlight are four incandescent bulbs that comprise the pilot lamps. These facilitate precise focusing in the dark. The lens also incorporates a device for printing an identification number (1 to 39) or magnification ratio (1/15X to 3X) in the lower right-hand corner of each frame by making use of a small fraction of the ringlight output or "leak" flash.
These figures serve as references, key numbers or as a guide to "right-side-up" projection. The intensity of the "leak" flash can be adjusted in three steps as indicated by "A,', "B" and "G" on the Identification Number/Reproduction Ratio Adjuster. When an unnumbered negative is required, the imprinting device can be blocked off by setting the adjuster to "D". The Photomic series finders function solely as a viewfinder when used with the Medical Nikkor. The self-compensating feature of the lens diaphragm eliminates the need for exposure metering.
Focal length: 200mm Maximum aperture: 1:5.6 Lens construction: 4 elements in 4 groups Picture angle: 1220' Aperture scale: f/5.6 - f/45 Aperture diaphragm: Fully automatic Attachment size: 38mm (P=0.75) Dimensions: 80mm dia. X 176mm length, (3 5/32 in. X 6-15/16 in.)
Weight: 670g (23.60z) Accessories: 38mm screw-in front cap, rear captype F, safety camera shoe cover, 6 auxiliary ienses: 1 /8X, 1/6X, 1/4X, 1/2X, 1X, 2X, AC power unit, DC power unit, synch cord, 1.5m power source cord, 1.6m power source cord, leather compartment case, 2.5V light bulb.