Nikon F65D instruction manual LCD panel

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Troubleshooting—continued

LCD panel

Viewfinder

Cause

Remedy

Page

 

 

 

 

 

E blinks when

E blinks when

• Film remains in the

• Remove the film

33

exposure meter

exposure meter

camera after film

cartridge.

 

is turned on

is turned on

rewind is complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/ blinks

• Autofocus is not

• Focus manually.

45

 

 

possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HI appears

HI appears

• Overexposure warning

• In a, Vari-Program or P

51-57

 

 

(subject is too bright).

mode, use ND filter.

 

 

 

 

• In S mode, select faster

55

 

 

 

shutter speed.

 

 

 

 

• In A mode, select smaller

57

 

 

 

aperture (larger f-

 

 

 

 

number).

 

 

 

 

(If the warning indication

 

 

 

 

remains after performing

 

 

 

 

above remedies in S or A

 

 

 

 

mode, use ND filter as

 

 

 

 

well.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lo appears

Lo appears

• Underexposure

• In P mode, use flash.

53

 

 

warning (subject is too

• In a or Vari-Program,

51, 36

 

 

dark).

cancel the Flash Cancel

 

 

 

 

and use flash.

 

 

 

 

• In S mode, select slower

55

 

 

 

shutter speed.

 

 

 

 

• In A mode, select larger

57

 

 

 

aperture (smaller f-

 

 

 

 

number).

 

 

 

 

(If the warning indication

 

 

 

 

remains after performing

 

 

 

 

above remedies in S or A

 

 

 

 

mode, use flash as well.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic

• Subject brightness is

• When the subject is bright,

59

 

analog exposure

beyond camera’s

use ND filter and when the

 

 

display blinks

exposure range.

subject is dark, use flash.

 

 

 

 

The electronic analog

 

 

 

 

exposure display remains

 

 

 

 

blinking when the

 

 

 

 

Speedlight is used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD panel

 

Viewfinder

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

Page

--blinks

 

--blinks

 

• Shutter speed is set to

 

• Cancel the --by

 

54, 60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--(Time) in S mode.

 

selecting 30 sec. or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

faster shutter speed, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select M mode to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

perform Long Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure.

 

60, 63

 

 

 

 

• Auto Exposure

 

• Select shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

Bracketing is set during

 

other than --to cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long Time exposure

 

Long Time exposure, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cancel Auto Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bracketing

 

 

Shutter speed

 

90 appears

 

• Shutter speed faster

 

• Simply release the

 

80,

indication blinks

 

 

 

than sync speed is

 

shutter to take a flash

 

83

 

 

 

 

selected in S or M

 

picture. (Shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

automatically shifts to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/90 sec.)

 

 

 

blinks

 

• Subject is too dark

 

• Use Speedlight.

 

53, 55,

 

 

 

 

and flash is

 

 

 

57, 59,

 

 

 

 

recommended in P,

 

 

 

76, 80

 

 

 

 

S, A or M mode.

 

 

 

 

 

blinks

 

• Flash has fired at full

 

• Shoot again after

 

77, 84

 

 

for 3 sec.

 

output and

 

confirming focus

 

 

 

 

after flash

 

underexposure may

 

distance, aperture or

 

 

 

 

 

 

have occurred.

 

flash shooting distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

range.

 

 

Err blinks

 

Err blinks

 

• Malfunction detected.

 

• Release shutter again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the warning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indication remains, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this warning appears

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frequently, contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorised Nikon dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or service centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In certain cases, due to static electricity, the F65/F65D’s 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.

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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 offCheck the lens type Detaching the lensWith G-type Nikkor lens Load Film Pull film leader across to red index markDX-coded film Set Date and Time F65D only Use a pointed object to remove the batteryAbout Shutter Release Button Lightly press the 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 Camera and Focus Hold the camera properlyBuilt-in Speedlight Release Shutter Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Using Built-In SpeedlightShooting with Vari-Program Portrait modeLandscape mode Close-Up modeSports Continuous mode Night Scene 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 ModeCancelling AF-Assist Illuminator 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 mode with Exposure Compensation 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 CompatibilityWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Lens CompatibilityUsable 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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