Nikon F65D instruction manual Usable Optional Speedlights

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Usable Optional Speedlights—continued

•Notes on using optional Speedlights

•See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in the manual of the Speedlight with TTL Auto Flash, see the section for camera group II.

•Flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower when using an optional Speedlight.

•Available film speeds for TTL Auto Flash are ISO 25 to ISO 800.

•When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera attached with the Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the Speedlight lights up. With other Speedlights without AF- Assist Illuminator, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the camera body lights up.

•When optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator, SB-80DX, 50DX, 28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 or 24, is attached, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight emits light when the focus mode is set to AF, an AF Nikkor lens is attached, the subject is dark and centre focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. With other optional Speedlights, the AF- Assist Illuminator on the camera emits light.

•Set the exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual to take flash pictures with non-TTL flash mode.

•With the SB-26, 25 or 24, even if Front-Curtain Sync is set on the camera body, the Speedlight performs Rear-Curtain Sync when Rear-Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight in P, S, A or M exposure mode (camera setting is overridden). In a or Vari-Program (except h), Speedlight performs Front-Curtain Sync even if Rear- Curtain Sync is set on Speedlight (Speedlight setting is overridden).

•With the SB-26, 25 or 24, when Slow Sync is set on the camera body in h, Rear- Curtain Sync is performed if Rear-Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight.

•With the SB-26, 25 or 24, when Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on the camera body, Speedlight performs Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync even if Rear-Curtain Sync is set on the Speedlight.

•ƒEE in the LCD panel and ƒEE and fi in the viewfinder blink and the shutter cannot be released when the exposure mode is set to P, a or Vari-Program and the attached optional Speedlight is not set to TTL Auto Flash. Set the Speedlight flash mode to TTL, or set the camera’s exposure mode to ™, £ or ¢.

•With SK-6 and SB-24 attached, the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light.

•In P or a exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the film speed:

ISO film speed

25

50

100

200

400

800

Maximum

Built-in Speedlight

2

2.4

2.8

3.3

4

4.8

available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional Speedlight

2.8

3.3

4

4.8

5.6

6.7

aperture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*When film speed increases by one step, the maximum available aperture is stopped down by 1/2 f/stop. If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than that listed above, the automatically controlled aperture range is from the lens’ maximum to minimum aperture.

•Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to use the sync terminal.

NOTE: When optional Speedlight is attached

Turn on the optional Speedlight power switch or set the built-in Speedlight to Flash Cancel mode so the built-in Speedlight won’t pop up automatically when an optional Speedlight is attached. When the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a AUTO mode or Vari-Program, vignetting or uneven illumination may result since the Speedlight may not pop up all the way.

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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 offWith G-type Nikkor lens Check the lens typeDetaching the lens DX-coded film Load FilmPull film leader across to red index mark Set Date and Time F65D only Use a pointed object to remove the batteryFully depress the shutter release button About Shutter Release ButtonLightly press 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 modeBuilt-in Speedlight Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Release Shutter Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Using Built-In SpeedlightShooting with Vari-Program Portrait modeLandscape mode Close-Up modeImprinted date/time Sports Continuous modeNight Scene mode 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 ModeLenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator Cancelling AF-Assist IlluminatorAF-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 ManualLong Time Time Exposure Exposure mode with Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation 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 CompatibilityUsable Optional Speedlights When a non-CPU lens is attachedLens Compatibility 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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