Nikon F65D Available Exposure Modes, User-controlled exposure mode, Point-and-shoot exposure mode

Available Exposure Modes

The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F65/F65D can be divided into two sections. One is the user-controlled exposure mode with Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can determine various exposure factors. The other section is point-and-shoot exposure mode in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings.

•User-controlled exposure mode

P: Auto-Multi Program (P. 52) Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically. Other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 53) or Exposure Compensation (page 61) are possible.

S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 54)

You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Freeze the motion of a moving subject or blur the subject.

A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area.

M: Manual (P. 58)

Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects.

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•Point-and-shoot exposure mode

a: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away.

s: Portrait mode (P. 37)

Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject.

d: Landscape mode (P. 37)

Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused.

f: Close-Up mode (P. 37)

Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects.

g: Sports Continuous mode (P. 38) Use this mode to freeze the motion of fast- moving subjects. Continuous shooting is also possible with this mode.

h: Night Scene mode (P. 38)

Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background.

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