Nikon F65D instruction manual Specifications

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Shutter

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

 

 

Shutter speeds

• In a, s, d, f, g, h, P, A: Automatically set between 30 and

 

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

 

• Film speed range in TTL auto flash: ISO 25 to 800

 

 

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: ready-light lights

 

• Full output warning: ready-light blinks

 

 

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

Infrared, activated by pressing the shutter release button; immediate

(optional)

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 button;

preview 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 seconds

function

a month; leap year adjustment until December 31, 2049

(F65D only)

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 AA-type alkaline-manganese, 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

 

 

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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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