Nikon F65D instruction manual Exposure Compensation, Long Time Time Exposure

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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued

Long Time (Time) Exposure

Rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to --(next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly once every 2 sec. during Long Time (Time) exposure. --and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel, but all the indications turn off in the viewfinder. Lightly press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. Camera shake can be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 40), Remote Control (page 69) and tripod. Continuous exposure is possible for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is reduced when shooting in low temperatures, and Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62) cannot be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure.

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Exposure Compensation

To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achieving under or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect.

 

Set Exposure Compensation by rotating

 

 

1 the Command Dial while pressing the ∆

 

 

button until the desired compensation

 

 

value appears (–2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2

 

 

steps).

 

 

• When the Exposure Compensation is set, =

 

Electronic analog

appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. The

 

exposure display

compensation value can be checked by pressing

 

 

the ∆ button. The electronic analog exposure

 

–0.5 EV compensation

display also appears as illustrated in the viewfinder

 

when the ∆ button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

• Normally, you should compensate exposure to the

 

+2 EV compensation

+ side when the background is brighter than your

OPERATION

main subject, or to the – side when the background

 

 

 

 

is darker.

DETAILED

Exposure Compensation can be set in P (Auto-Multi Program), S (Shutter-

Exposure mode with Exposure Compensation

 

Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto) and Vari-Program. Once the Exposure Compensation is set in each P, S or A exposure mode, compensation remains in that exposure mode. Changing the exposure mode to M, a AUTO or Vari- Program temporarily cancels the compensation. Exposure Compensation set in Vari-Program is cancelled when exposure mode is changed. The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in a AUTO or M exposure mode.

2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot.

• To cancel Exposure Compensation, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the ∆ button to reset the compensation value to 0.0. In Vari-Program, changing the exposure mode also cancels the Exposure Compensation. (Turning the power switch off does not cancel the Exposure Compensation.)

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Contents Page Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Take trial shotsContents F65D only Data imprint LCD/buttons NomenclatureAuto Slow Rear LCD Panel/Viewfinder DisplayClose-Up mode P User-controlled exposure modePoint-and-shoot exposure mode Landscape mode PStart Shooting Immediately Preparation Check points LCD panel when the power switch is offDetaching the lens Check the lens typeWith G-type Nikkor lens Pull film leader across to red index mark Load FilmDX-coded film Set Date and Time F65D only Use a pointed object to remove the batteryLightly press the shutter release button About Shutter Release ButtonFully depress the shutter release button Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedMatrix Metering Set Exposure Mode to aSet exposure mode to a Auto mode About exposure modeHold the camera properly Hold Camera and FocusBuilt-in Speedlight Release Shutter Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Using Built-In SpeedlightShooting with Vari-Program Portrait modeLandscape mode Close-Up modeNight Scene mode Sports Continuous modeImprinted date/time Display changes as follows Self-Timer OperationDetailed Operation About Lock-On Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderAuto-Servo AF Manual focusSingle Area Mode When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF ModeAF-Assist Illuminator Cancelling AF-Assist IlluminatorLenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator Focus Lock Auto modeSet the exposure mode dial to a Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shootFlexible Program Set the exposure mode dial to PDifference between a Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program Auto-Multi ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to SAperture-Priority Auto Compose picture, focus and shoot Set the exposure mode dial to MCentre-Weighted Metering ManualExposure Compensation Exposure mode with Exposure CompensationLong Time Time Exposure Auto Exposure Bracketing Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Multiple ExposureMid-roll rewind Dioptre adjustmentAttaching viewfinder accessories Film RewindDepth-of-Field Preview Remote Control Operation optionalCamera and press the shutter release Point the remote control unit towardFocusing in remote control operation Long Time Time exposure with remote controlMultiple Available Mode CombinationsFlash Photography Ready-light Ready-Light/Accessory ShoeAccessory shoe Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modesFlash Sync Mode Features Speedlight by pressing the ± flash lock Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-PriorityAuto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode, release the built-inAvailable shutter speed Using Built-In SpeedlightFlash Shooting Distance Range Miscellaneous Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens Lens CompatibilityLens Compatibility When a non-CPU lens is attachedUsable Optional Speedlights Usable Optional Speedlights Optional Accessories Camera Care Cleaning camera bodyUse two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries TroubleshootingLCD panel Flash synchronisation Exposure bracketingExposure Compensation Flash shooting distance rangeGuide number Focal lengthFocus Tracking Front-Curtain SyncSpecifications Specifications Specifications Index 114 115 Nikon Corporation

F65D specifications

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