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Using your camera correctly
Supplied accessories
Introduction
Take trial shots
PREPARATION
Contents
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BASIC OPERATION
F65D only Data imprint LCD/buttons
Nomenclature
LCD panel
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display
Viewfinder display
NOTE About LCD
User-controlled exposure mode
Available Exposure Modes
Point-and-shoot exposure mode
Start Shooting Immediately
PREPARATION
Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens Load film
Set date and time F65D only About shutter release button
Turn the power switch on and confirm
1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
3 battery power with the N indication
LCD panel when the power switch is off
When camera is left unattended without lens
Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body
1 Check the lens type
Detaching the lens
3 Load Film
4 Set Date and Time F65D only
About Shutter Release Button
BASIC OPERATION
1 Set Focus Mode to AF
Situations where autofocus may not work as expected
Set focus mode to AF autofocus. See page 44 for details
NOTE AF focus mode
Set exposure mode to a AUTO mode
2 Set Exposure Mode to a
About exposure mode
Matrix Metering page
1 Hold the camera properly
3 Hold Camera and Focus
NOTE Composing frame
Built-in Speedlight
4 Release Shutter
Using Built-In Speedlight
s Portrait mode
Shooting with Vari-Program
d Landscape mode
f Close-Up mode
Shooting with Vari-Program-continued
Imprinting Date/Time F65D only
g Sports Continuous mode
h Night Scene mode
Self-Timer Operation
Remote control operation optional Available mode combinations
Dioptre adjustment/Viewfinder accessories Depth-of-field preview
DETAILED OPERATION
Metering Systems
Focus Mode
Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder
Autofocus
Auto-Servo AF
Focus Area
AF-Assist Illuminator
Cancelling AF-Assist Illuminator
Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator
NOTE Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator
Focus Lock
2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode
a AUTO mode
P Auto-Multi Program
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued
1 Set the exposure mode dial to P
Difference between a AUTO mode and P Auto-Multi Program
3 indicator / and shoot
2 Set the shutter speed 30-1/2000 sec. with the Command Dial
S Shutter-Priority Auto
1 Set the exposure mode dial to S
A Aperture-Priority Auto
3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot
1 Set the exposure mode dial to A
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode-continued
M Manual
Centre-Weighted Metering
1 Set the exposure mode dial to M
3 Compose picture, focus and shoot
Exposure Compensation
1 the Command Dial while pressing the ∆
Set Exposure Compensation by rotating
button until the desired compensation
Compensated EV value and bracketing order
Auto Exposure Bracketing
1.0 EV
Multiple Exposure
Three
1.5 EV
Dioptre adjustment
Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories
Attaching viewfinder accessories
NOTE Using the dioptre adjustment lever
NOTE Before using remote control
Remote Control Operation optional
Depth-of-Field Preview
Point the remote control unit toward the
Remote Control Operation optional-continued
Focusing in remote control operation
Long Time Time exposure with remote control
2 Remove the used battery
Changing battery inside the remote control unit
3 Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with ´ side facing up
4 Insert the battery holder until it clicks shut
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Ready-light, accessory shoe Flash sync mode Built-in Speedlight
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard TTL Flash
Flash shooting distance range Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
Accessory shoe
Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe
Built-In Speedlight and TTL Flash Modes
Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes
fl Flash Cancel
Flash Sync Mode Features
∞ Front-Curtain Sync Normal Sync
¤ Slow Sync
1 Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual
In Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority
exposure mode, release the built-in
Speedlight by pressing the ± flash lock
Using Built-In Speedlight-continued
Flash Shooting Distance Range
NOTE Using built-in Speedlight
Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight
Notes on batteries Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications Index
Usable optional Speedlights Optional accessories Camera care
MISCELLANEOUS
Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations
Lens Compatibility
Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories
G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens
Lens Compatibility-continued
When a non-CPU lens is attached
Usable Optional Speedlights
NOTE Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon
NOTE When optional Speedlight is attached
Notes on using optional Speedlights
Usable Optional Speedlights-continued
Battery Pack MB-17
Optional Accessories
Remote Control Unit ML-L3
Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4
Cleaning mirror and lens
Cleaning camera body
Avoid extreme temperature change
Camera Care
Turn the camera power off when changing batteries
Troubleshooting
Use fresh batteries at low temperatures
Notes on Batteries
LCD panel
Troubleshooting-continued
Viewfinder
Cause
Glossary
Glossary-continued
With limitations see chart on page
Specifications
flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer
Specifications-continued
LCD panel information
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice
Specifications-continued
Index
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