Nikon F65D instruction manual Auto Exposure Bracketing, Check points

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Auto Exposure Bracketing

Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released. For example, this is useful in selecting one shot out of several shots with bracketed exposures after processing the film, when the subject has pronounced contrast in shooting with colour slide film and where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal.

1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Bracketing ¸ button to set desired bracketing value (within ±2 EV without combining exposure compen- sation). The display changes as follows:

(Multiple Exposure)

• When the bracketing value is set (and while the exposure meter is on), z appears and = blinks in the LCD panel, and = and electronic analog exposure display blink in the viewfinder. Bracketing value can be confirmed by pressing the ¸ button.

• Shutter speed and aperture in Auto-Multi Program,

aperture in Shutter-Priority Auto and shutter speed

in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure

mode are bracketed.

• In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure

Bracketing and Auto Exposure Bracketing are

simultaneously performed when a Speedlight is

used.

Electronic analog exposure display

First shot

(correct EV)

Second shot

(under EV)

Third shot

(over EV)

2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot.

•Each time the shutter release button is depressed, correct EV, under EV, and over EV exposure are performed in that order while the blinking electronic analog exposure display shows the correct, under, then overexposure. Compensated shutter speed and aperture values are displayed during shooting.

•If the Exposure Compensation function (page 61) is also set, bracketing will be combined with the Exposure Compensation values. It is useful to perform Bracketing with a compensated value of over +2 EV or under –2 EV.

•If the end of the film roll is reached during bracketing, the remaining shots can be taken after new film has been loaded. Also, if you turn the power switch off during bracketing, the remaining shots can be taken after the power is turned back on.

3 Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically cancelled when the third shot is taken.

•= and z in the LCD panel and = and the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder disappear when the bracketing is completed.

•To cancel the bracketing, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the ¸ button so the display disappears from the LCD panel. Bracketing is not cancelled by turning the power switch off.

DETAILED OPERATION

•Compensated EV value and bracketing order

Compensated EV value

Electronic analog

Bracketing order

exposure display

 

 

0.5

 

0, –0.5, +0.5

1.0

 

0, –1.0, +1.0

1.5

 

0, –1.5, +1.5

2.0

 

0, –2.0, +2.0

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Check points

•Auto Exposure Bracketing cannot be performed in a (AUTO mode) and Vari- Program.

•Auto Exposure Bracketing and Multiple Exposure (page 64) cannot be set simultaneously.

•Auto Exposure Bracketing and Long Time exposure (page 60) cannot be set simultaneously.

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Contents Page Using your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Nomenclature F65D only Data imprint LCD/buttonsLCD Panel/Viewfinder Display Auto Slow RearUser-controlled exposure mode Point-and-shoot exposure modeLandscape mode P Close-Up mode PStart Shooting Immediately Preparation LCD panel when the power switch is off Check pointsWith G-type Nikkor lens Check the lens typeDetaching the lens DX-coded film Load FilmPull film leader across to red index mark Use a pointed object to remove the battery Set Date and Time F65D onlyFully depress the shutter release button About Shutter Release ButtonLightly press the shutter release button Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject PrioritySet Exposure Mode to a Set exposure mode to a Auto modeAbout exposure mode Matrix MeteringBuilt-in Speedlight Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Release Shutter Using Built-In Speedlight Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-FlashPortrait mode Landscape modeClose-Up mode Shooting with Vari-ProgramImprinted date/time Sports Continuous modeNight Scene mode Self-Timer Operation Display changes as followsDetailed Operation Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Auto-Servo AFManual focus About Lock-OnWhen focus mode is set to Manual Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject PriorityDynamic AF Mode Single Area ModeLenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator Cancelling AF-Assist IlluminatorAF-Assist Illuminator Auto mode Set the exposure mode dial to aCompose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot Focus LockSet the exposure mode dial to P Difference between a Auto mode and P Auto-Multi ProgramAuto-Multi Program Flexible ProgramSet the exposure mode dial to S Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to M Centre-Weighted MeteringManual Compose picture, focus and shootLong Time Time Exposure Exposure mode with Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure Standard compensation value in multiple exposureDioptre adjustment Attaching viewfinder accessoriesFilm Rewind Mid-roll rewindRemote Control Operation optional Depth-of-Field PreviewPoint the remote control unit toward Focusing in remote control operationLong Time Time exposure with remote control Camera and press the shutter releaseAvailable Mode Combinations MultipleFlash Photography Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe Accessory shoeBuilt-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Ready-lightFlash Sync Mode Features Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or ManualExposure mode, release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the ± flash lockUsing Built-In Speedlight Available shutter speedFlash Shooting Distance Range Miscellaneous Lens Compatibility Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensUsable Optional Speedlights When a non-CPU lens is attachedLens Compatibility Usable Optional Speedlights Optional Accessories Cleaning camera body Camera CareTroubleshooting Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteriesLCD panel Exposure bracketing Exposure CompensationFlash shooting distance range Flash synchronisationFocal length Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync Guide numberSpecifications Specifications Specifications Index 114 115 Nikon Corporation

F65D specifications

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