Battery chamber cover lock lever (P. 16)
Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Self-timer/Remote control button (P. 40/69)
* Illustration shown is the F65D. The camera back of the F65 differs from the F65D.
F65D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons

LCD panel (P. 8)

Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)/ Multiple Exposure (P. 64)/ Film rewind button (P. 66) Accessory shoe (P. 77)
Self-timer (P. 40)/ AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 48)/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp (P. 79)
1. Date/time display LCD 2. : Year indicator 3. MODE button: Push to select one of five available displays. 4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to be adjusted. 5. M: Month indicator 6. : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted. 7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.

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LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display

LCD panel

Remote control (P. 69) Shutter speed Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Self-timer (P. 40) Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46) Aperture

Viewfinder display

12mm-dia. reference circle for CentreWeighted Metering area (P. 58)
Multiple Exposure (P. 64) Battery power (P. 17)

AUTO SLOW REAR

Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Focus area (P. 46)
Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 61) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)
* The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference. Focus indicator (P. 31) Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation value display (P. 61) Aperture

NOTE: About LCD

The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low temperatures. In either case, when the temperature returns to normal, the displays also return to normal.

Shutter speed

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Available Exposure Modes

The exposure mode dial of the 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 exposure modes, where the photographer can determine various exposure factors. The other section is point-and-shoot exposure mode in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings.

For example, where the subject is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other background. BASIC OPERATION
Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for details.)
Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).
Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 24).

NOTE: AF focus mode

Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF.
Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera
For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest.
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas (page 46). If the subject moves from the selected focus area before focus is achieved, camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. When the exposure mode is set to a (AUTO mode, page 51) or to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F65/F65D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority for easy operation, making it unnecessary to switch the focus area.
Patterned subject or scene
For example, building windows.
Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets
For example, when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in shadow.

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Set Exposure Mode to a
a, the camera automatically controls

Symbol Exposure mode

AUTO mode P. 51
When the exposure mode is set to all the exposure settings.
Characteristics/Shooting situations
The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subjects brightnessallowing you to freely take pictures, concentrating only on the shutter release opportunity. Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects. Your close-ups will be taken with an artistically blurred background. Use this mode to take sports pictures. Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the motion of fast-moving subjects to create exciting action photos. Continuous shooting is possible with this mode. Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. This mode captures all lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash, and the background. When flash is cancelled, a natural-looking night scene or twilight scene can be captured. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while allowing you to make other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 53) or Exposure Compensation (page 61). You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Freeze the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using a slower speed. You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area, so you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus, or whether foreground or background is to be blurred. Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for situations where it is difficult to attain the desired effect using other exposure modes. Long Time exposure is possible with this exposure mode.

Check points NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight
After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight again. Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting. Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 85). Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Various flash sync modes are also available. For details, see page 78.

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Shooting with Vari-Program
Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous or Night Scene modedesigned for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images.

s: Portrait mode

Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended. Distancing the main subject and the background emphasises the effect.
Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button.
Centre the focus brackets on your subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows. / appears: Subject is in focus. / blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus.

d: Landscape mode

A wide-angle lens is suited to capturing a wide view of the landscape. In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Use of the Speedlight is not recommended for only landscape shots. To cancel flash, set the flash sync mode to Flash Cancel (page 79) or close the built-in Speedlight while lightly pressing the shutter release button. BASIC OPERATION 37 Use this mode whenever youre taking a picture of a distant scene. The overall picture, whether the subject is near or far, is sharply focused.
Shutter speed and aperture are automatically determined to suit the selected Vari-Program and are displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder. When the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and fires. When the subject is backlit in g Sports Continuous or d Landscape mode, the Speedlight does not fire automatically.

Data imprint indicator blinks for approx. two to three sec. immediately after the shutter is released (when film is loaded).

Imprinted date/time

The illustration at right indicates the position of the imprinted date/time on the film. It may be difficult to read against bright colours such as white or reddish hues.

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Self-Timer Operation
You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph.
Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v button until V appears on the LCD panel.) The display changes as follows:
No display (cancel) Two-sec. delay release for remote control Immediate release for remote control
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 cameras shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus). Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The self-timer lamp will blink for 8 sec. and then illuminate for 2 sec. before the shutter is released. When Red-Eye Reduction (page 79) is set, self-timer activates and the selftimer/red-eye reduction lamp lights for 1 sec. before the shutter releases at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction function. To cancel the self-timer, either turn the power switch off, press the v button until V and B (remote control) disappear in the LCD panel, or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v button until V and B disappear in the LCD panel. To cancel the self-timer during self-timer operation, turn the power switch off or press the v button again.
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 to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode.

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About Metering Systems and Exposure
Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression.

Metering Systems

As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. 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.

Slow shutter speed 1/30 sec.

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field (page 74), you can sharpen the background and foreground, or blur the background. In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 84).
A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type Nikkor (page 88).
Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial.

Small aperture f/22

When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.) HI: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). If the warning indication remains on, use an ND filter. Lo: Select larger aperture (smaller f-number). If the warning indication remains on, use the 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).
Set the exposure mode dial to A.

Large aperture f/2.8

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M: Manual

Enables you to set both shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time exposure (Time) can be set in Manual exposure mode.
Non-CPU lenses (page 90) can only be used in Manual exposure mode.
Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.
Set the shutter speed (-- and 30-1/2000 sec.) by rotating the Command Dial and aperture (minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the Q aperture button. The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the cameras exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is not available with Long Time exposure.) The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications: DETAILED OPERATION 59 Correct exposure 1/2 EV Over +2 EV

Remote Control Operation (optional)
Use the optional remote control to release 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.
Press the v remote control button a number of times so B (immediate release) or * (two-sec. delay release) appears in the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v remote control button.) The display changes as follows:
No display (cancel) DETAILED OPERATION

Self-timer

You can choose to release the shutter either immediately after (B) or two sec. after (*) the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. Once remote control operation is set, the camera remains ready to receive a signal from the remote control unit for 60 sec. If no signal is sent for 60 sec., the remote control mode is cancelled and B or * disappears from the LCD panel. The remote control cannot be operated unless the cameras shutter can be released (i.e. when subject is not in focus with autofocus). 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 unit that is set when purchased. 68 69

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Remote Control Operation (optional)continued

Approx. 5m

Point the remote control unit toward the camera and press the shutter release button.
When immediate release is selected, the self-timer lamp lights after shutter release (except when the Speedlight is used). When Red-Eye Reduction (page 79) is also set, the self-timer lamp lights at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction before the shutter releases and the flash fires when the shutter is released. The shutter is released after the self-timer lamp lights for approx. 2 sec. in two sec. delay mode. When Red-Eye Reduction (page 79) is also set, the self-timer lamp lights at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction after the self-timer lamp lights for approx. 2 sec. and the flash fires when the shutter is released. To cancel the remote control operation, press the v button again or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v button so * or B disappears from the LCD panel. Or, turn the power switch off.
Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the remote control. When you are taking pictures but not looking through the viewfinder, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 3) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. The shooting distance for remote control operation is within 5m directly in front of the camera. To shoot beyond the shooting distance of the remote control, 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 battery inside the remote control unit is approx. 5 years.) Use one 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the remote control unit. DETAILED OPERATION

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode Single Area Mode Available Automatically set when the exposure mode is selected. (Other mode also selectable.) : Unavailable * Single frame with use of built-in Speedlight.

MF R R R R R R R R R R

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About Depth of F ield

Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section.

Depth of field

When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. It varies according to shooting distance, focal length and, above all, aperture. Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground become sharper; larger apertures (smaller f-numbers) will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes blurred. Similarly, shorter shooting distance or longer focal length will produce a shallower depth of field, and longer shooting distance or shorter focal length will produce a deeper depth of field. Note that depth of field tends to be shallower in front of and deeper behind the subject in focus.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TTL 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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Built-In Speedlight and TTL Flash Modes
Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes
This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g), in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up. When the shutter is released, the flash fires to create natural-looking flash photography utilising Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. In P (Auto-Multi Program), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto) or M (Manual) exposure mode, when the subject is dark or backlit, flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder, and the Speedlight pops up when the Speedlight lock-release button is pressed and the Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is possible. (In Manual exposure mode, Standard TTL Flash is selected.) In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subjects eyes. Five flash sync modesFront-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync), Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Syncare available with this camera.

See below for the TTL Flash modes, page 80 for using the built-in Speedlight and page 78 for the flash sync modes.
Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe

Ready-light

When using the built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight such as the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s, the ready-light appears in the viewfinder when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire. If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred (when using built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight set to TTL or non-TTL Auto Flash mode). Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

Accessory shoe

An optional Speedlight, i.e. SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the F65/F65D without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safety-lock pin (SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached.
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is automatically set in a, Vari-Program, P, S or A exposure mode. In this flash mode, a well-balanced exposure of the main subject (subject in focus) and the background is achievedbased on the brightness sensed by the Matrix Metering. Standard TTL Flash Standard TTL Flash is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to M. In Standard TTL Flash, the main subject is correctly exposed but background exposure is not considered. Standard TTL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subject. 76

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Flash Sync Mode Features

Five flash sync modes are available with the F65/F65D.

: Red-Eye Reduction

The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order to reduce the red-eye effect in photos 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, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights.)
Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button.
: Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync)
Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal flash photography. The cameras shutter speed is automatically set between 1/90 to 1/60 sec. for flash photography in a (AUTO mode) or s (Portrait mode), 1/90 to 1/15 sec. in d (Landscape mode), and to 1/90 sec. in Auto-Multi Program, Aperture-Priority Auto, f (Close-Up mode) or g (Sports Continuous mode). (With optional Speedlight SB-26, SB-25 and SB-24, set the Speedlights sync mode selector to NORMAL.)

: 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.

Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations
The following chart lists available flash sync modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type lens is attached.

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

Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity. Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while. Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow and result in malfunction. Turn the power 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.

Cleaning mirror and lens

Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens. 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 may damage their precision mechanism.
Do not touch the shutter curtains
The shutter is made of very thin curtains. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly with a blower brush. Doing so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains.
Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields
The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as near a transmitter tower. Avoid using the camera in such locations.
Store the camera in a cool, dry place
Store the camera in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and mildew. Keep it away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent), electrical appliances that generate magnetic fields or an excessively hot place such as inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater.
Avoid extreme temperature change
An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body. When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa, place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside a while to expose the camera gradually to the temperature change.

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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)