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