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

BASIC OPERATION...25-41

NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens
When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on, -- blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released (except in Manual exposure mode). See page 90 for a non-CPU lens.
Use a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this cameras functions. (See page 88 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens.

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Load Film
Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame.
Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. Film automatically advances to the first frame.
When 1 appears on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first frame. When E appears in the LCD panel or Err and E in the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder blink, film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film by aligning the film leader to the red index mark. Frame number display remains when the power switch is off.
Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the bottom.
Pull film leader across to red index mark.
Make sure to align the film leader to the red index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark (short of or beyond the mark), film may not be loaded properly. Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack.

DX-coded film

With DX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically between ISO 25 to ISO 5000. Film speed is set to ISO 100 with non-DXcoded film. DX-coded film

ISO (film speed) DX mark

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 the film frame position.
NOTE: Loading/removing film
Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader.
Turn the power switch on, open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film.

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Set Date and Time (F65D only)
Changing battery for imprinting
This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24hour clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture in any exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 39.)

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.

Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator
Autofocus using the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with the following lenses.
NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator
Lens with autofocus using the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1m. 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 24-85mm f/2.8-4 AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 ED Lens with autofocus using the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1.5m. AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m or longer at wideangle) Lens with autofocus using the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting. AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ED
NOTE: Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator
When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used continuously, illumination is limited temporarily to protect the firing tube. The illumination restarts after a few moments. Also, when the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly in a short period of time, be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot.

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Focus Lock
Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject thats framed outside of the F65/F65Ds five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27).
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

a: AUTO mode

The simplest exposure mode with this camera. The camera automatically controls exposure. When the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to fire. Recommended for beginner SLR camera users.
a (AUTO mode) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type Nikkor (page 88).
Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button. (For example,
when centre focus is selected.) / appears when the subject is in focus and the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed. Focus lock cannot be used in g Sports Continuous mode. Focus is not locked with a moving subject. To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again.
Set the exposure mode dial to

Check point

Confirm focus indicator /, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot.

Multiple Exposure cannot be performed in the a (AUTO mode) or VariProgram. Multiple Exposure and Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62) cannot be set simultaneously.
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 64 Exposure Compensation is necessary depending on the number of exposures in multiple exposure since more than one image is exposed in the same frame.
Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button to set the necessary Exposure Compensation.

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Film Rewind
This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not rewind.
Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories
The F65/F65D enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision. Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be attached.

Mid-roll rewind

To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewind buttons simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. o, o and then o appear in the LCD panel during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete. Film is completely rewound when a blinking E shows in the frame counter. (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure E is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge.

Dioptre adjustment

Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the dioptre adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in the viewfinder appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment. The adjustable range of the finder dioptre is 1.5m-1 to +0.8m-1. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of 5 to +3m-1 (page 94).
NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment lever
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, and o and frame number will blink in the LCD panel. In this case, turn the power switch off, change batteries, then turn the power switch on and press the two film rewind buttons simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. to rewind film again.
Since the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the lever.
Attaching viewfinder 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 K DK-16 stamp is at the bottom.

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Depth-of-Field Preview
Electronic preview function is available with this camera. Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder (see page 74).
Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in a (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 approximate depth of field with the given aperture can be confirmed.
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
Long Time (Time) exposure with remote control
When the camera is set to Long Time (Time) exposure (page 60), pressing the remote controls shutter release button opens the cameras shutter and pressing the shutter release button again closes the shutter. This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. (Use of a tripod is recommended.) Self-timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec. during Time exposure.
Focusing in remote control operation
Two methods to shoot with autofocus with remote control: 1. Autofocus activated by signal from remote control: Shutter is released when (or two sec. after) the subject is in focus. However, when focus cannot be achieved, it remains in standby mode. 2. Autofocus activated by lightly pressing shutter release button on the camera body before remote control operation: Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body while the remote control is standing by to achieve focus. Once focus is achieved, focus is locked (even though the finger is removed from the shutter release button). Shutter is released when (or two sec. after) the shutter release signal is received from the remote control unit.

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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

Speedlight

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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.)
Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync can be used in h Night Scene mode, AutoMulti Program or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode. Red-Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously set. (With optional Speedlight SB-80DX, SB-28/ 28DX, SB-27 and SB-26, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights.)

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.
Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight
28mm to 200mm non-zoom CPU Nikkor lenses, AF 300mm f/4 ED and AF-S 300mm f/4 ED lenses can be used with the built-in Speedlight. AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 ED, AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 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. The built-in Speedlight cannot be used with zoom lenses set to Macro in wideangle. At short shooting distances, we recommend using an optional Speedlight to reduce vignetting. With color print film, vignetting is reduced since the edges of the frame are cropped out in film processing.
Limitations* 35mm or longer focal length 50mm or longer focal length; and at 50mm, 1m or longer shooting distance; at 70-85mm, 0.7m or longer shooting distance AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED 28mm or longer focal length; and at 28mm, at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 35mm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at 3m or longer shooting distance; at 50mm, 1m or longer shooting distance; at 70mm, 0.7m or longer shooting distance AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 ED 70mm focal length and at 1.5m or longer shooting distance AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 At 28mm, at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G At 28mm, at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 At 28mm, at 1.8m or longer shooting distance AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 35mm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at 2m or longer shooting distance AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6G 35mm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, at 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 At 28mm, at 1.8m or longer shooting distance AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 50mm or longer focal length AF 35-70mm f/2.8 50mm or longer focal length AF Micro 70-180mm At 70mm, at 1.7m or longer shooting distance; at 85mm, 1.3m or longer f/4.5-5.6 ED shooting distance; at 105-135mm, at 0.8m or longer shooting distance AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED At 80mm, 3m or longer shooting distance AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 ED 105mm or longer focal length Lens AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4

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.)

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.

Shutter speed indication blinks

90 appears

Shutter speed faster than sync speed is selected in S or M mode. Subject is too dark and flash is recommended in P, S, A or M mode. Flash has fired at full output and underexposure may have occurred. Malfunction detected.

blinks

Lo appears

53, 55, 57, 59, 76, 80

blinks for 3 sec. after flash
Shoot again after 77, 84 confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range. Release shutter again. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre.

Err blinks

Electronic Subject brightness is analog exposure beyond cameras exposure range. display blinks
In certain cases, due to static electricity, the F65/F65Ds microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it on again. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries. 101

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Glossary
CPU Central Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic products functions. AF Nikkor (including D- and G-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in CPUs. EV Exposure Value: A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO. At ISO 100, the combination of a one-second shutter speed and an aperture of 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 F65/F65D, the exposure metering range is from EV1 to EV20 for 3D Matrix Metering and Centre-Weighted Metering, at ISO 100 with an f/1.4 lens. Exposure bracketing Shooting the same subject a number of times at a range of different exposures to attain proper exposure. Three shots with metered EV, under EV, and over EV exposure are performed in that order with the F65/F65D. Automatic exposure bracketing is performed with varied shutter speeds and/or apertures. Exposure Compensation In a situation such as when your subject is strongly backlit, exposure compensation enables you to intentionally compensate the standard exposure value measured by the camera to create a desired effect. exposure compensation of 2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 steps is available with the F65/F65D. Flash shooting distance range The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available. Each automatic Speedlights flash output varies from maximum duration to minimum duration. Close-up subjects will require lower (to minimum) output, while more distant subjects will require more light up to the maximum output. The flash shooting distance range varies with the aperture, film speed, etc. Flash synchronisation Timing of the flash so it coincides with release of the cameras shutter. There are two types of synchronisation: Front-Curtain Sync, which fires the flash at the start of the exposure, and Rear-Curtain Sync, which fires the flash at the end of the exposure. Flash sync speed Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting. The F65/F65Ds flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower. Flexible Program Flexible Program function temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter speed/aperture combination while maintaining correct exposure. That is, the desired shutter speed or aperture can be selected in Auto-Multi Program. f-number The f-number represents the aperture value and is calculated from lens focal length divided by the effective aperture opening. The standard numbers for calibration are 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, etc. The smallest f-number is called maximum aperture and the largest f-number is called minimum aperture. Lenses with large maximum apertures (smaller fnumbers) are fast lenses that allow photographers to use faster shutter speeds in dim light. Lenses with smaller maximum apertures (larger f-numbers) allow the use of lower shutter speeds for available light but are also lighter and smaller than faster lenses.

Meet a Nikon SLR photographer.

The F65

can do it all.
Great potential is wonderful. Great results are even better. Are you ready to take the step from imagining more stunning photos to shooting them? With a Nikon F65 in your hands, taking better pictures has never been easier. Simply select a desired mode for the type of photo you want to shoot. Trust Nikons Dynamic AF system, 3D Matrix Metering, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, and other features of superior performance renowned among the worlds finest professional photographers. And capture more magic of unforgettable moments and everyday fun. Every opportunity is yours for the taking when youve got the right camera to do it all. Just apply your vision and start experiencing the joy of being a Nikon SLR photographer.
The big, high-visibility lets you check camera settings at a glance.

This Nikon SLR is so

compact and lightweight (395g),

anyone can handle it.

Five-Area Dynamic AF system
Wide-coverage keeps subjects in clear focus and eliminates unintended blurring. Crisp, precise film advance and shutter release make
2.5-frames-per-second continuous shooting

supremely assured.

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.

Mode Dial makes

operation simple and intuitive, so great pictures are a snap in every shooting situation.
automatic a mode and five Vari-Program modes (s d f g h ),
With fully you dont have to be a pro to take better picturesjust press the shutter button.

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3D Matrix Metering
can read atmosphere as well as brightness and contrast, for recording the scene in all its nuanced detail.
Other features include: AF-Assist Illuminator Multiple exposure Exposure compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Versatile flash modes including Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync and Red-Eye Reduction Durable metallic lens mount Self-timer and optional remote controller Dioptre adjustment Depth-of-field preview function F65D offers data imprinting

So can you.

Expect more from your pictures. Nikon F65

Natural movement.

s a parent, you keep your eye out for what makes a precious moment shine. Its good to get to the essence of things at a moments notice without a
fuss. Lifes pleasures should be as simple and satisfying as childs play. Like a photo shot in AUTO to your vision.
a mode. The key is to take it easy and stay true

Wont let you miss a shot

The F65s Dynamic AF system with Five Focus Areas covers various sweet spots to keep the subject sharp, even when its not in centre frame. Its all so automatic and easy, you hardly have to think about a thing. Just enjoy capturing the moment!
Dynamic AF keeps the F65 focused as intended, regardless of position of the subject (in red shirt, below) in the frame, using five AF sensors (centre, top, bottom, right, and left).
It takes a smart AF-Assist Illuminator to keep focus on a subject when light is low or youre shooting in total darkness. The F65 keeps your subject looking natural because it doesnt use a harsh pre-flash that can daze or distract your subject.

Autofocus

Thats what the F65s AF system lets you capture.
ction is spontaneous. No stopping, no posing, no holds barred. And to go with the flow, it helps to be totally free, far from the routine, and within comfortable reach
of what catches your eye. Shooting in Sports Continuous moments for posterity.

g mode is fantastic for

freezing sports and other movement on the fly, knowing that you can capture fleeting
Stays focused at every crucial moment
The F65s Focus Tracking with Lock-On feature keeps a moving subjecteven as quick and unpredictable as an animal or a childin clear focus, as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Its foolproof and automatic!
You can select one of Five Focus Areas to activate, according to how you intend to compose the shot. The focus area select button is easy to reach and intuitive to operate without taking your eye off of the viewfinder.

Lock-On AF keeps focus firmly on a main subject even if some other object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder.

Intricacies of light.

eing a stranger in a strange land is like a journey to enlightenment that changes your outlook forever. You start seeing the big picture from a fresher
perspective. Like a shot taken with Landscape
d modeliving details, near or
far, come alive in a new way. Then you realise that youre in the middle of it all.
Capturing the mood of the situation
3D Matrix Metering accounts for the entire image to analyse and preserve the special ambience of a scene. The F65 relies on over 30,000 pieces of data in its built-in database referring to every type of shooting situation, in order to capture a particular moment with its mood intact.
3D Matrix Metering also reads camera-to-subject Distance Information from D-type and G-type Nikkor lenses. This enhances accuracy for every kind of exposure, from close-ups to distant landscapes.
The four exposure modesAuto-Multi Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), and Manual (M)offer precise control of shutter speed and aperture setting combinations, for flexibility in getting exactly the results that you want.

Aperture-Priority Auto

Shutter-Priority Auto

Metering/Exposure

Thats what F65 metering lets you explore.
he closer you look, the more art looks like life. Sometimes you want to take a clear look at every detail. At other times you want to make a single
outstanding point. Whatever finer things in life you want to focus on, Close-Up
mode provides more choice in achieving the right perspective in appropriate depth.
Exposure control at your command
Versatile Vari-Program modes give you all the automatic picture-taking latitude you need. Each of the five modes (s Portrait, d Landscape, f Close-Up, g Sports Continuous and h Night Scene) are specifically geared for optimal results in certain situations.
For shooting with complicated lighting or experimenting with various exposure levels, an exposure compensation button lets you compensate exposure within a range of 2 EV in 1/2 increments.

An electronic depth-of-field preview button lets you confirm the zone of sharpest focus before shooting in any exposure mode.

Metered value 1 EV +1 EV

Or you can apply exposure bracketing to three frames in steps ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 EV in P, S, A and M modes (Auto Exposure Bracketing).
A multiple exposure button lets you shoot more than once on a single frame.

Brilliance of colour.

eve been together as long as she can remember. But its clearly her moment to shine, so were leaving everything in good hands and nothing
to chance. The F65s built-in Speedlight catches the sparkle in those eyes, and Portrait
s mode makes her stand out as pretty as a picture right
where she deserves to beat the heart of the action.
Enhancing quality of light in a flash
Flash isnt just for nighttime shooting. It can enhance the look of daylight and twilight shots. The F65s built-in Speedlight automatically controls flash in order to add just the right light to keep the scene looking natural and create catchlight in a subjects eyesnot wash out the subjects face. (Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash)
A built-in Speedlight quietly pops up and fires automatically when light is low or subject is backlit in AUTO and Vari-Program modes. A Red-Eye Reduction lamp is precision-timed to contract the subjects eye pupils right before shutter release, minimising red eye from the final picture.

control

Thats what the F65s flash system lets you reveal.
ature gives you every opportunity to wonder how light can create such drama in its shifting moods. Night Scene
h mode makes it especially
rewarding to catch the suns slow-burning beauty at the end of a long dayeven as it illuminates the down-to-earth details that make the scene really worth remembering.
Combining flash and ambient light enhances detail all around
Slow Sync is activated when flash is used in Night Scene mode, automatically slowing the shutter speed to provide enough exposure of background detail, while throwing natural-looking illumination on the foreground subject.
Rear-Curtain Sync fires the flash just before the second (or rear) curtain of the shutter starts to move. The photographic effect is an action-enhancing stream of light trailing the flash-illuminated subject.

Attach an optional Nikon Speedlight unit with TTL Remote Cord SC-17 to perform remote flash functions. Hold a remote flash off to the side to cast proper light on the subject without casting harsh background shadows.
Complete SLR control easily at hand

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Top deck LCD panel The easy-to-see LCD panel provides vital information at a glance.
Viewfinder LCD information Most data on the upper LCD panel also appears in the viewfinder LCD, for setting adjustment without taking your eye from the viewfinder.
Focus area select button Simply use your left thumb to select a desired focus area, even as you shoot. The button can be used to cancel AF-Assist Illuminator operation, too.

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Command Dial Designed for easy selection of exposure, focus area, and a range of other settings.
Aperture/Exposure compensation button Press this button while rotating the Command Dial to select aperture in Manual exposure mode.
Exposure mode dial For simple control of F65 exposure modes.

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Dioptre Adjustment Enables near- or farsighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to any setting from -1.5 to +0.8m1.
ikkor icro-N AF M f/2.8D 60mm
Nikon F65D with data imprint function

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Auto Exposure Bracketing/Multiple exposure button This button lets you activate Auto Exposure Bracketing or multiple exposure function.
9 ! " # $ % & ( Exposure mode dial Remote control sensor Depth-of-field preview button Focus mode selector Self-timer/Remote control button Camera strap eyelet Flash lock-release/Flash sync mode button Focus area/AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button ) Lens release button ~ Film confirmation window + ,. / : ;
Self-timer/Remote control button Use the self-timer and its easy to put yourself in the photo. The optional remote controller can be used for a similar purpose.

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Optional remote controller
1 Aperture/Exposure compensation/Film rewind button 2 Camera strap eyelet 3 Shutter release button 4 Power switch 5 LCD panel 6 Self-timer/AF-Assist Illuminator/Red-Eye Reduction lamp 7 Accessory shoe 8 Auto Exposure Bracketing/Multiple exposure/Film rewind button 10
Camera back lock release lever Rubber eyecup Viewfinder eyepiece Dioptre adjustment lever Command Dial Tripod socket Battery chamber cover lock lever
LCD Panel < Shutter speed = Remote control
Self-timer Aperture Flash sync mode Exposure compensation Focus area Auto Exposure Bracketing Frame counter/Exposure compensation value _ Battery power { Multiple exposure

Controls/Accessories

Nikkor lenses & accessories

AF Nikkor lenses

The extensive Nikkor range includes Zoom, Micro, Defocus Control, Perspective Control, Super Wide and Telephoto Nikkor lenses, AF-S Nikkors with SWMs (Silent Wave Motors) for ultra-quiet, highly precise operation, and a VR Nikkor lens with Vibration Reduction System to minimise image blur that results from camera shake. Every one of these lenses provides consistently sharp results in autofocus and manual shooting.
Dedicated Accessories Power Pack MB-17 Accepts four AA-type batteries. Camera case The CF-61 houses the F65 plus AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G, AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF or any smaller lens. Nikon Speedlights For more flash power, add as an option a Nikon Speedlight like the SB-80DX or SB-50DX. These extend shooting range, and feature bounce flash, auto zoom and more. The SB-50DX even offers double-flash bounce operation and Wireless Slave Flash function. Only Nikon Speedlights can communicate with the F65 to transmit data like film speed, zoom, aperture, etc. Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 When connected to an accessory Nikon Speedlight, the SU-4 enables wireless TTL multiple flash control while using the F65s built-in Speedlight as a master unit. You can use several SU-4 Flash Controllers simultaneously, too. TTL Remote Cord SC-17 Used with an accessory Nikon Speedlight, this offers easy off-camera TTL flash control capability. Eyepiece Correction Lenses Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses let you adjust the dioptre beyond its standard range of 1.5 to +0.8m1. Close-Up Attachment Lenses For a simple way to try your hand at close-up photography. Seven types available: 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T. Nikon Filters Nikon offers a full line of filters, including Circular Polarising filters, Soft Focus filters, and Skylight filters, that can add a colourful, exciting dimension to your pictures. For consistently superior results, use only Nikon filters with Nikon lenses. Nikon Film Scanners Nikon 35mm/IX240 film scanners SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED offer superior-resolution scanning to deliver exceptionally sharp digital images. A new optical system that features the SCANNER NIKKOR ED lens and image correction functions enables easy access to the exciting world of digital images.

SB-80DX

SB-50DX
D-type and G-type AF Nikkor lenses
These lenses send subject-tocamera Distance Information to the F65 for enhanced exposure control.
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II, equipped with an SWM, attached to the Nikon F65.
SU-4 attached to the SB-27
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
AF Nikkors AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D IF AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6G AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6D IF AF 35-70mm f/2.8D AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED AF 14mm f/2.8D ED AF Fisheye 16mm f/2.8D AF 18mm f/2.8D AF 20mm f/2.8D AF 24mm f/2.8D AF 28mm f/1.4D AF 28mm f/2.8D AF 35mm f/2D AF 50mm f/1.4D AF 50mm f/1.8D AF 85mm f/1.4D IF AF 85mm f/1.8D AF DC 105mm f/2D AF DC 135mm f/2D AF 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED II AF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED II AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro 200mm f/4D IF-ED AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Eyepiece Correction Lenses
Close-Up Attachment Lenses
Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
28 to 200mm CPU lenses except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED and AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED Make sure to remove the lens hood. The built-in Speedlight cannot be used at shooting distance less than 0.6m. Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the following AF zoom lenses, which have limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance. AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D: 35mm or longer focal length; AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF: 50mm or longer focal length 50mm focal length at 1m or longer shooting distance, 70-85mm at 0.7m or longer; AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED: 28mm or longer focal length 28mm focal length at 1m or longer shooting distance; AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D IF: 35mm or longer focal length 35mm focal length at 3m or longer shooting distance, 50mm at 1m or longer, 70mm at 0.7m or longer; AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED: 70mm focal length at 1.5m or longer shooting distance; AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G: 28mm focal length at 1.8m or longer shooting distance; AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6G: 35mm or longer focal length 35mm focal length at 1m or longer shooting distance; AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6D IF: 50mm or longer focal length; AF 35-70mm f/2.8D: 50mm or longer focal length; AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED: 70mm focal length at 1.7m or longer shooting distance or 85mm at 1.3m or longer, 105-135mm at 0.8m or longer; AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED: 135mm or longer focal length 105mm focal length at 1.8m or longer shooting distance; AF 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED: 80mm focal length at 3m or longer shooting distance; AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED: 105mm or longer focal length.
Note: The data above relates to positive films. The amount of vignetting decreases when the images are viewed in regular colour prints, the edges of which are cropped during photo processing.

Nikon Filters

SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED

COOLSCAN IV ED

F65 Specifications
Type of camera: Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight Exposure modes: a: AUTO mode; Vari-Program modes (s: Portrait, d: Landscape, f: Close-Up, g: Sports Continuous, h: Night Scene) : Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible); : Shutter-Priority Auto : Aperture-Priority Auto; : Manual Picture format: 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) Lens: AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor) Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type, built-in dioptre adjustment (1.5 to +0.8m1) Eyepoint: 17mm (at 1.0m1) Focusing screen: B-type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets Viewfinder frame coverage: Approx. 89% Finder magnification: Approx. 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity (at 1.5 to +0.8m1) Viewfinder information: Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analogue exposure display/exposure compensation value display, exposure compensation, ready-light/flash recommended/full flash output; Five sets of focus brackets (area)/12mm reference circle for Centre-Weighted metering Reflex mirror: Automatic, instant-return type Lens aperture: Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-Assist Illuminator (approx. 0.5-3m); 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 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 Focus area: One of five focus areas can be selected Focus Area mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority; Dynamic AF Mode; Single Area Mode with M (manual focus) Metering system: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) 3D six-segment Matrix Metering: with D-/G-type AF Nikkor; Six-segment Matrix Metering: with AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Centre-Weighted Metering: automatically selected with Manual exposure mode Metering range: 3D Matrix Metering: EV 1-20; Centre-Weighted Metering: EV 1-20 (at normal temperature, ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) Exposure meter coupling: CPU Exposure compensation: Exposure compensated in 2 EV range, in 1/2 steps (except in M or a) Auto Exposure Bracketing: Bracketing range: 2 EV; number of shots: three; bracketing steps: 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 EV (except in a or Vari-Program mode) Film speed setting: 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 Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds: In a, s, d, f, g, h, P, A: Automatically set between 30 to 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 Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/90 sec. Built-in Speedlight: 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 Flash control: 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 Flash sync mode: Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel Ready-light: Flash fully charged: light in green; Full output warning: blinks in green Flash recommended Blinks when the subject is dark or backlit and Speedlight is indication: recommended in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe: Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, TTL auto flash contact, monitor contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 sec. Remote control (optional): 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 Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview preview button: button; electronically controlled Film loading: Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated) Film advance: 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) Film rewind: Automatic rewind with built-in motor; Rewind speed with fresh batteries: Approx. 16 sec. with 36-exposure film, Approx. 13 sec. with 24-exposure film Multiple exposure: Selectable in P, S, A, M LCD panel information: 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 Date/time imprint Built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within 90 function (F65D only): 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) Camera back: Hinged back with film confirmation window; F65D: Data imprint LCD panel/buttons Power source: Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries; optional Battery Pack MB-17 is also available (for four LR6/AA-size alkaline, lithium, NiCd or Ni-MH batteries) Power switch: Power ON and OFF position Exposure meter: Auto meter shut-off 5 sec. after power turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button after power is turned on Battery power In LCD panel, with exposure meter on; N for sufficient power; confirmation: M indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion; Blinking M indicates batteries are just about exhausted Usable number of At 20C At 10C 36-exposure Approx. 50 (75) Approx. 25 (37) (24-exposure) film rolls Without flash Approx. 10 (15) Approx. 7 (10) per set of two fresh With flash and AF-Assist 3V lithium batteries: Illuminator for half of all exposures Autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D lens, covering the full range from infinity () to the closest distance and back to infinity () before each shot, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or faster. Tripod socket: 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W x H x D): F65: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 65.5mm; F65D: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 68mm Weight: F65: 395g; F65D: 400g

All specifications apply when fresh CR2-type batteries are used at normal temperature (20C). Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. 2000-2002 Nikon Corporation

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