Nikon F65 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
En
Introduction
• Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F65/F65D—a camera that is sure
to make photography a bigger part of your life.
Get to know your F65/F65D camera, and be sure to read this manual
thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual
handy.
Main features of the F65/F65D:
• 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 at a
glance.
a AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you don’t have to be a
• With
pro to take better pictures—just press the shutter release button.
• 3D Matrix Metering can read atmosphere as well as brightness and
contrast, for recording the scene in all its nuanced detail.
• Wide-coverage Five-Area Dynamic AF system keeps subjects in
clear focus and eliminates unintended blurring.
• The auto pop-up Speedlight, featuring Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash,
throws just the right light on a scene to make the shot look beautiful
and natural.
• Crisp, precise film advance and shutter release assure superb 2.5-
frame-per-second continuous shooting.
• The Nikon F65/F65D is so compact and lightweight, anyone can
handle it.
• 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
authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years.
• Using your camera correctly
The Nikon F65/F65D’s performance has been optimised for use with
Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers
may not meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming
accessories could damage the F65/F65D’s components. Nikon cannot
guarantee the F65/F65D’s performance when it is used with other than
Nikon brand accessories.
Supplied accessories
Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 67)
* Remove this cover
when attaching an
optional Speedlight to
the accessory shoe.
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................2-3
Nomenclature ...................................................................................................6-7
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display..........................................................................8-9
Available Exposure Modes...........................................................................10-11
Start Shooting Immediately.......................................................................12-13
PREPARATION..............................................................................15-24
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ..............................................16-17
2. Mount Lens...............................................................................................18-19
3. Load Film..................................................................................................20-21
4. Set Date and Time (F65D only) ................................................................22-23
About Shutter Release Button...........................................................................24
BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................25-41
1. Set Focus Mode to AF .............................................................................26-27
2. Set Exposure Mode to a........................................................................28-29
3. Hold Camera and Focus ..........................................................................30-31
4. Release Shutter........................................................................................32-33
Using Built-In Speedlight .............................................................................34-35
Shooting with Vari-Program.........................................................................36-38
Imprinting Date/Time (F65D only)......................................................................39
Self-Timer Operation ....................................................................................40-41
About Metering Systems and Exposure............................................................42
DETAILED OPERATION ...............................................................43-73
Focus Mode .................................................................................................44-45
Focus Area ...................................................................................................46-47
AF-Assist Illuminator ....................................................................................48-49
Focus Lock ........................................................................................................50
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode................................................................51-60
AUTO mode ...................................................................................................51
Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program......................................................52-53
Shutter-Priority Auto.................................................................................54-55
Aperture-Priority Auto...............................................................................56-57
Manual ......................................................................................................58-60
Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................61
Auto Exposure Bracketing ...........................................................................62-63
Multiple Exposure.........................................................................................64-65
Film Rewind .......................................................................................................66
Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories .....................................................67
Depth-of-Field Preview......................................................................................68
Remote Control Operation (optional) ...........................................................69-72
Available Mode Combinations...........................................................................73
About Depth of Field .........................................................................................74
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................. 75-86
Built-In Speedlight and TTL Flash Modes.........................................................76
Ready-Light/Accessory Shoe ............................................................................77
Flash Sync Mode Features ..........................................................................78-79
Using Built-In Speedlight .............................................................................80-83
Flash Shooting Distance Range ........................................................................84
Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight.............................................................85
Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations........................................................86
MISCELLANEOUS ......................................................................87-113
Lens Compatibility........................................................................................88-90
Usable Optional Speedlights........................................................................91-93
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................94-95
Camera Care ................................................................................................96-97
Notes on Batteries.............................................................................................98
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................99-101
Glossary....................................................................................................102-105
Specifications ...........................................................................................106-110
Index.........................................................................................................112-113
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Nomenclature
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
Focus mode selector (PP. 44-45)
Lens release button
(P. 19)
Flash lock-release (P. 80)/
Flash sync mode button
(P. 78)
Focus area (P. 46)/
AF-Assist Illuminator
cancel button (P. 49)
Camera strap
eyelet
Exposure mode dial
(P. 10)
Self-timer/Remote control
button (P. 40/69)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)/
Multiple Exposure (P. 64)/
Film rewind button (P. 66)
Accessory shoe (P. 77)
Depth-of-field preview button (P. 68)
Remote control sensor
Power switch (P. 16)
Shutter release
button (P. 17/24)
Aperture (P. 59)/
Compensation
(P. 61)/Film rewind
(P. 69)
Camera strap
eyelet
Exposure
button
button (P. 66)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Rubber eyecup (P. 67)
Camera back lock
release lever (P. 20)
Film confirmation
window (P. 21)
Data Back (F65D only)
(P. 22/39)
Tripod socket
* Illustration shown is the F65D. The camera back of the F65 differs from the F65D.
Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 67)
Command Dial
Battery chamber
cover lock lever
(P. 16)
• F65D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons
LCD panel (P. 8)
Self-timer (P. 40)/
AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 48)/
Red-Eye Reduction lamp
(P. 79)
1. Date/time display LCD
2.
: Year indicator
’
3. MODE button: Push to select one of five
available displays.
4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time
to be adjusted.
M
: Month indicator
5.
6.
: Data imprint indicator: Blinks
–
approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.
7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust
date/time.
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AUTO
REAR
SLOW
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display
• LCD panel
Remote control (P. 69)
Shutter speed
Exposure
Compensation
(P. 61)
Flash sync mode (P. 78/80)
Focus area (P. 46)
* The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)
Self-timer (P. 40)
Aperture
Multiple
Exposure (P. 64)
Battery power
Frame counter (P. 21)/
Exposure Compensation
value (P. 61)
NOTE: About LCD
The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures
and have slower response time at low temperatures. In either case, when the
temperature returns to normal, the displays also return to normal.
(P. 17)
• Viewfinder display
Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/46)
Focus indicator (P. 31)
Focus area (P. 46)
Shutter speed
12mm-dia. reference circle for Centre-
Weighted Metering area (P. 58)
Flash ready-light (P. 77)/
Flash recommended
indication (P. 76/80)
Exposure Compensation
(P. 61)
Electronic analog exposure
(P. 59)/Exposure Compensation
value display (P. 61)
Aperture
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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.
• 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 fastmoving subjects. Continuous shooting is
also possible with this mode.
M: Manual (P. 58)
Shutter speed and aperture are set
manually. Suitable for taking photographs
with unique effects.
h: Night Scene mode (P. 38)
Use this mode for subjects with an evening
or night background.
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Start Shooting Immediately
Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the
1
camera’s power is off (page 16).
Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18).
2
• With CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set the lens aperture to its
minimum and lock.
Open the camera back and install the film (page 20).
3
Set the exposure mode dial to a (AUTO mode) (page 28).
5
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).
Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26).
4
Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end
8
of the roll (page 33).
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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 (F65D only)
• About shutter release button
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15
1
Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
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 brand.
NOTE: Storing batteries
Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. (For “Notes on Batteries”, see page 98.)
Insert batteries with the ´ and ‰ ends
2
positioned as marked inside the battery
chamber, then firmly close the battery
chamber cover.
• Incorrect positioning of ´ and ‰ poles may
damage the camera.
Turn the power switch on and confirm
3
battery power with the N indication.
N appears: Sufficient battery power.
M appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion.
M blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace
• Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD
panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after the power
switch is turned on and the camera remains
unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.)
Lightly press the shutter release button
4
to activate the exposure meter.
• Lightly pressing the shutter release button
reactivates the exposure meter and indications in
the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx. 5 sec.
See page 24 about the shutter release button.
Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder
indications turn off when you release
your finger from shutter release
button after taking the picture.)
batteries. (Shutter locks.)
PREPARATION
Check points
• We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when
travelling.
• For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 110.
LCD panel when the power switch is off
When the power switch is turned off with batteries
installed, the frame counter display remains on in the
LCD panel.
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Mount Lens
Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body.
CPU contacts of CPU
Nikkor lens
Å CPU Nikkor lens
other than G-type
Í G-type Nikkor lens
Check the lens type.
1
ÅCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration
is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring
ÍG-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring
G-type Nikkor lens
The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from
camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set
to minimum.
Turn the power switch off and mount the
2
lens to the camera body.
With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other
than G-type)
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.) And then, set the lens aperture to
its minimum and lock.
• When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture
setting and the power switch is turned on, ƒEE
blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the
shutter cannot be released.
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.)
Detaching the lens.
3
• Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the
lens clockwise to detach the lens.
When camera is left unattended without lens
When you leave the camera unattended without a
lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied
body cap (page 3), or optional body cap BF-1A.
(BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)
NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens
When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on,
ƒ-- blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released
(except in Manual exposure mode). See page 90 for a non-CPU lens.
Check points
• Use a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera’s functions. (See
page 88 for Lens Compatibility.)
• Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens.
• Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens.
PREPARATION
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3
Load Film
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
1
camera back by sliding the camera back
lock release lever and load film.
• Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted
from the bottom.
Pull film leader across to red index mark.
2
• Make sure to align the film leader to the red index
mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the
index mark (short of or beyond the mark), film may
not be loaded properly.
• Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly
positioned with no slack.
Gently close the camera back until the
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camera back snaps closed. Film
automatically advances to the first frame.
• When 1 appears on the LCD panel, the film has
advanced to the first frame.
• When E appears in the LCD panel or Err and E in
the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder blink, film is
not properly installed. Open the camera back again
and reload film by aligning the film leader to the red
index mark.
• Frame number display remains when the power
switch is off.
DX-coded film
With DX-coded film, film speed will be set
automatically between ISO 25 to ISO 5000.
Film speed is set to ISO 100 with non-DXcoded film.
PREPARATION
DX-coded film
ISO
(film speed)
DX mark
NOTE: Loading/removing film
Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter
curtains with your finger or the film leader.
Check points
• Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors.
• You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll and film
speed through the film confirmation window.
• Infrared films cannot be used with this camera since an infrared sensor is used
for the detection of the film frame position.
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Set Date and Time (F65D only)
This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24hour clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture in any
exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 39.)
• Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2001, January 15)
Push MODE button to select one of the
1
date or time displays. Push SELECT
button so section to be corrected starts
blinking.
• Date cannot be set in Day/Hour/Minute display. To
set date, select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or
Day/Month/Year.
• Set the time in Day/Hour/Minute display.
Push ADJUST button to change the
2
blinking numbers and after correction,
push SELECT button until the numbers
stop blinking.
• Each time you push the ADJUST button, year section
moves up from 98 to 49 (back to 98 after 49).
• To change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the
ADJUST button down for more than 1 sec.
• Push SELECT button until the date/time display
stops blinking. When the imprint indicator
appears in the data imprint LCD panel, the setting
is complete.
—
• Changing battery for imprinting
Open camera back, remove the battery
1
chamber cover for imprinting and then
remove the used battery.
• Use a pointed object to remove the battery.
Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery
2
with ´ side facing up. Attach the battery
chamber cover.
NOTE: Storing batteries
Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. (For “Notes on Batteries”, see page 98.)
PREPARATION
NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting
Imprinting of date/time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate from the
batteries required for the camera body. Battery life is approx. 3 years. When the
imprinting on the photo appears faded and/or the display of the data imprint on
the LCD becomes faint or disappears, this indicates low battery power. Replace
the battery (making sure to set correct date/time after changing battery).
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About Shutter Release Button
Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down
activates the camera’s exposure meter and pressing it all the way down
releases the shutter.
Lightly press the shutter release button.
1
• When the focus mode selector is set to AF
(autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject
when the shutter release button is lightly pressed
Before
pressing
Lightly
pressing
(page 30).
• Lightly pressing the shutter release button
activates the indications in the LCD panel and
viewfinder (for approx. 5 sec. from removal of
finger). (See page 17 for the exposure meter.)
Fully depress the shutter release button.
2
• Fully depressing the shutter release button
releases shutter and film automatically advances to
the next frame.
Lightly
pressing
NOTE: Camera shake
Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur. Make sure
to press the shutter release button slowly.
Fully
depressing
BASIC OPERATION
This section features the settings for most
common picture-taking situations using
AUTO mode (a) to enable easy operation
even for the inexperienced beginner.
Shooting modes/functions explained in this section
are as follows:
Lens attached D-type AF Nikkor
Focus mode AF (autofocus)
Focus area
Exposure metering Six-segment 3D Matrix
system Metering*
Exposure mode AUTO mode (a)
Flash sync mode Front-Curtain Sync (fi)*
* Automatically set when AUTO mode is selected.
Dynamic AF Mode with
Closest-Subject Priority*
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Set Focus Mode to AF
Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 44 for details.)
Turn the power switch on and set the
focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).
• Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it
clicks into position.
• To focus, lightly press the shutter release button
(page 24).
NOTE: AF focus mode
Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is
set to AF.
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject
Priority automatically focuses on the subject
located closest to any of five focus areas (page
46). If the subject moves from the selected
focus area before focus is achieved, camera
automatically focuses on the subject
determining the data from the other focus
areas. When the exposure mode is set to a
(AUTO mode, page 51) or to any Vari-Program
(page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the
F65/F65D automatically selects Dynamic AF
Mode with Closest-Subject Priority for easy
operation, making it unnecessary to switch the
focus area.
• Situations where autofocus may not work as expected
Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In
such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or
focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus
lock (page 50) then recompose.
Low-contrast scenes
For example, where the subject is wearing clothing
the same colour as a wall or other background.
Scenes with subjects within the focus
brackets located at different distances from
the camera
For example, when photographing an animal in a
cage or a person in a forest.
Patterned subject or scene
For example, building windows.
Scenes with pronounced differences in
brightness within the focus brackets
For example, when the sun is in the background
and the main subject is in shadow.
BASIC OPERATION
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Set Exposure Mode to a
When the exposure mode is set to a, the camera automatically controls
all the exposure settings.
Set exposure mode to a (AUTO mode).
• When the shutter release button is lightly pressed,
shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the
LCD panel and viewfinder.
• When the exposure mode is set to a (AUTO
mode), Matrix Metering is automatically selected.
• Check if the AF Area mode is set to Dynamic AF
Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. See page 46
for details.
Matrix Metering (page 42)
The Matrix Meter employed in the F65/F65D uses
a six-segment sensor to achieve superior
metering results even in extremely complex
lighting conditions. The microcomputer analyses
data including scene brightness and contrast—
and subject distance when you use a D- or Gtype Nikkor lens (the 3D Matrix Meter is
performed)—and makes the calculations
necessary to assure correct exposure. This camera automatically selects Matrix
Metering in all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 58).
• About exposure mode
Four exposure modes besides a (AUTO mode) and five Vari-Program
modes are available with this camera. Utilising the characteristics of each
exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with various types of
subjects or shooting situations. And the five Vari-Program modes enable
you to easily choose proper exposure controls by simply selecting the
desired mode for various shooting situations.
See each reference page for operating instructions and details.
Symbol Exposure mode
a AUTO mode P. 51
s Portrait mode P. 37
Landscape mode
d
P. 3 7
Close-Up mode
f
P. 3 7
Sports Continuous
mode
g
P. 3 8
Vari-Program
Night Scene mode
h
P. 3 8
Auto-Multi Program
P
P. 5 2
Shutter-Priority Auto
S
P. 5 4
Aperture-Priority Auto
A
P. 5 6
Manual P. 58
M
Characteristics/Shooting situations
The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls
shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject’s
brightness—allowing you to freely take pictures, concentrating only
on the shutter release opportunity.
Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to
accentuate your main subject.
Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall
landscape will be sharply focused.
Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers
or insects. Your close-ups will be taken with an artistically blurred
background.
Use this mode to take sports pictures. Using a fast shutter speed, it
freezes the motion of fast-moving subjects to create exciting action
photos. Continuous shooting is possible with this mode.
Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. This
mode captures all lighting in the scene, including the foreground
subject which is illuminated by the flash, and the background. When
flash is cancelled, a natural-looking night scene or twilight scene can
be captured.
Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while
allowing you to make other settings, such as Flexible Program (page
53) or Exposure Compensation (page 61).
You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct
aperture. Freeze the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter
speed or blur the subject using a slower speed.
You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct
shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area, so you
can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus, or
whether foreground or background is to be blurred.
Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for situations
where it is difficult to attain the desired effect using other exposure
modes. Long Time exposure is possible with this exposure mode.
BASIC OPERATION
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Hold Camera and Focus
Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the
camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes / to
appear in the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
1
• Keep your elbow propped against your
body for support.
• Stand with one foot forward a half step and
keep your upper body still.
• Grasp the camera handgrip with your right
hand and use your left hand to cradle the
camera (or lens).
NOTE: Camera shake
Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow
shutter speed. The Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow
shutter speed is required) in a or Vari-Program with this camera but always
remember to hold the camera correctly.
Compose frame, centre focus
2
brackets on your subject, and
focus by lightly pressing the
shutter release button.
• When shutter release button is lightly
pressed, the camera focuses automatically
and focus indicator appears or blinks as
follows.
/ appears: Subject is in focus.
/ blinks: Unable to focus using
autofocus.
• With dark subjects, the camera’s AF-Assist
Illuminator (page 48) is automatically
activated to guide autofocus. See page 44
for details on focusing.
NOTE: Composing frame
This camera’s viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of the image actually
exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame is somewhat
larger than the image you see through the viewfinder. Note that the edges of a
negative film are partially cropped by most labs.
Built-in Speedlight
When the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or
g) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed,
the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a
(AUTO mode) or Vari-Program (s, d, f, g, h). See
page 76 for details.
BASIC OPERATION
• Compose frame so that the subject to be
focused is located closest at any of five
focus areas and lightly press the shutter
release button. When the Dynamic AF
Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page
26, 46) is set, camera automatically
maintains focus on the subject located
closest to any of five focus areas.
Check points
• Dioptre adjustment (page 67) enables you to see more clearly through the
viewfinder.
• To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area (page
46) or use focus lock (page 50).
• In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 27.
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Release Shutter
Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly,
fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject,
Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously
focuses on the subject.
Confirm indications in the
1
viewfinder while lightly pressing
the shutter release button.
• When the subject is dark or backlit and
shutter release button is lightly pressed, the
built-in Speedlight automatically pops up
and starts charging (pages 34, 76).
Confirm that focus indicator /
2
appears and slowly depress the
shutter release button.
• After the shutter is released, the film
automatically advances to the next frame
and the next shot can be taken.
Film starts to rewind automatically when
3
film reaches the end of the roll.
• The frame counter counts down until rewind is
complete.
• Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated
number of the exposures for the film roll may be
discarded in the process of developing.
Confirm that film is completely rewound,
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then remove film cartridge.
• Film is completely rewound when the frame counter
shows blinking E in the LCD panel. (E appears
without blinking when the exposure meter is off.)
Make sure the film is completely rewound (E is
blinking in the LCD panel), open the camera back
away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge
by tilting it to one side.
Check points
• If any other warning indications appear, see page 99.
• For mid-roll rewind, see page 66.
BASIC OPERATION
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Using Built-In Speedlight
When the subject is dark or backlit (except in d or g) and the shutter
release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically
pops up in a (AUTO mode) or Vari-Program (s, d, f, g, h). Fully
depress the shutter release button to take pictures with the Speedlight.
When the subject is dark or backlit and
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the shutter release button is lightly
pressed, the built-in Speedlight
automatically pops up and starts
charging.
• When the Speedlight is ready to fire, fi appears
without blinking in the viewfinder (when the
camera’s meter is on).
• When you want to take a picture without the flash,
close the Speedlight until it clicks shut while lightly
pressing the shutter release button. (When the flash
is cancelled in this manner, as long as the shutter
release button is kept lightly pressed, flash is
cancelled for subsequent shots. When you remove
your finger from the shutter release button and
shutter release button is lightly pressed again, the
built-in Speedlight pops up again and flash starts
charging.)
• To cancel the flash for subsequent shots, select the
Flash Cancel mode (page 79).
• When the subject is backlit in d or g mode,
built-in Speedlight does not fire automatically.
Confirm fi in viewfinder, then
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compose, focus and take the
picture with flash by fully
depressing the shutter release
button.
• The shutter cannot be released unless fi
appears without blinking in the viewfinder.
• fi blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec.
after full flash output. If this happens,
underexposure may have occurred. Check
the flash shooting distance range (page 84)
and shoot again.
• With dark subjects, the camera’s AF-Assist
Illuminator is automatically activated to
guide autofocus. See page 48 for details.
Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
• The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide
number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When a wide-angle lens of less than 28mm focal
length is used in flash photography using the built-in Speedlight, the flash may
not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture.
• Using CPU Nikkor lenses such as a D- or G-type Nikkor lens enables use of
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. Analysing the brightness and contrast level
derived from Matrix Metering, the Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper
exposure of the main subject and background, while providing adequate flash
output to create natural-looking flash photography. See page 76 for details.
BASIC OPERATION
NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight
After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to protect the
firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight again.
Check points
• Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting.
• Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight and may cause
vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 85).
• Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Various
flash sync modes are also available. For details, see page 78.
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