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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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- . i ••••••••••• ~- • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N65/N65QD-a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your N65/N65QD camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Main features of the N65/N65QD: • Exposure mode dial makes operation simple and intuitive, so great pictures are a snap in every shooting situation. • The big, high-visibility LCD lets you check camera settings
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- I I I I I I I I I I I I I -I I I I I I I I I I ------------------- • Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly The Nikon N65/N65QD's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other
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Introduction ................................................................................................. ..... 2-3 Nomenclature ....................................................................................... .. .......... 6-7 LCD PanelNiewfinder Display .......................................................................... 8-9 Available Exposure Modes ........................................................................... 10- 11 Start Shooting Immediately ...... ......
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••••••••••••••••••••••• DETAILED OPERATION ............................................................... 43-73 Focus Mode ............................................... ................................................. .44-45 Focus Area .................................................................................................. .46-47 AF-Assist Illuminator ................................................................................... .48-49 Focus Lock .........................
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•••••••••• Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45) Depth-of-field preview button (P. 68) Lens release button (P.19) Remote control sensor (P. 69) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Shutter release button (P. 17/24) Focus area (P. 46)/ AF-Assist Illuminator cancel button (P. 49) Camera strap Camera strap eyelet eyelet Aperture (P. 59)/ Exposure Exposure mode dial Compensation button (P. 10) (P. 61)/Film rewind button (P. 66) Self-timer/Remote control butt
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~ ••••••••••••••••••••••• Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter adjustment lever (P. 67) Rubber eyecup (P. 67) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (N65QD only) (P. 22/39) Tripod socket • Illustration shown is the N65QD. The camera back of the N65 differs from the N65QD . • N65QD only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. Date/time display LCD 2. ' : Year indicator 1-....::..::..'--', RI T.., 3. MODE button: Push to select one of five av
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• ~-- ~ -~ - - - - - -- --- - - - - -- - --- ------ - • LCD panel Remote control (P. 69) Self-timer (P. 40) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure Multiple Compensation Exposure (P. 64) (P. 61) Battery power (P. 17) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) value (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62) • The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference. NOTE: About lCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at
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• ••••••••••••••••••••• • Viewfinder display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46) Weighted Metering area (P. 58) r----------------------------- Flash ready-light (P. 77)/ Flash recommended Focus indicator (P. 31) indication (P. 76/80) Exposure Compensation (P. 61) Focus area (P. 46) Electronic analog exposure (P. 59)/Exposure Compensation value display (P. 61) Shutterspeed re 9
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" ... - ------- ~- - - ~~-----~ The exposure mode dial of the Nikon N65/N65QD 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. in which the camera The other section is point-and-shoot exposure mode automatically controls various exposure settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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••••••••••••••••••••••• -------------------------- - - - • Point-and-shoot exposure mode 8: AUTO mode (P. 28, 51) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away. 2: Portrait mode (P. 37) Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. Iiii: Landscape mode (P. 37) Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. . . ~: Close-Up mode (P. 37)
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", .. , ' , - Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the 1 camera's power is off (page 16). 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18) . • With CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20) . . 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26). 12
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•••••••••••••••••••••• 5 Set the exposure mode dial to 8 (AUTO mode) (page 28). Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by 6 lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). Confirm focus indicator. appears without blinking and 7 slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32). Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end 8 of the roll (page 33). ~ @ 0 __ J @ AUTO EH3 (36] B --- ~ 13
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PREPARATION ••••••••••••••••• This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (N65QD only) • About shutter release button : " I 00 .... ... pr:. " .' ;.1') ~ ... r: . ': . ,'" _ . . . Or ~ • ~ ~ ~ .... ~ ... ". .. P .. • . . ,,~ ... , -. ~ '~'I--'" ~~""": ~, \ • I
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------------ -- ------- - - - -- - - ~---------------------------- Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.) ..................................................... Turn the power switch off and open the 1 battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. • When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same bra
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••••••••••••••••••••••• -- - - - - - ---~- Turn the power switch on and confirm 3 battery power with the ~~ indication. ~ appears: Sufficient battery power. ~ appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder ~ indications turn off when you release Z your finger from shutter release 0 - F- - '@ ..... ' /.-- button after taking the picture.) ~ B /~ ~ :;:~ ;::: blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace i AUTO ["J [ EJ batteries. (Shutter locks.) w • Shutt
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i ••••••••••• , . ~ ------------------- . - - _ ... Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . CPU contacts of CPU CD CPU Nikkor lens @ G-type Nikkor lens Nikkor lens other than G-type 1 Check the lens type. CDCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is O-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring @G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring G-type Nikkor
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• •••••••••••••••••••••• -- --- - --~ -------------------------- With G-type Nikkor lens Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) z Q ~ Detaching the lens. if 3 w • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the IE lens clockwise to detach the lens. When camera is left unattended without lens When you
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, ••••••••••••• ------ -- --- -- - --- - -- ----------- Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Closing the camera back after loading film automatically advances the film to the first frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn the power switch on, open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film. • Film
