Nikon F65 - F65 35mm SLR Camera Body Only User Manual

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DETAILED OPERATION
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued
M: Manual
Enables you to set both shutter speed (30
sec. - 1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens'
minimum to maximum) manually. With
electronic analog exposure display in the
viewfinder, you can produce various creative
effects by adjusting the exposure. Long
Time exposure (Time) can be set in Manual
exposure mode.
• Non-CPU lenses (page 90) can only be used in
Manual exposure mode.
1
Set the exposure mode dial to M.
• Metering system automatically switches to Centre-
Weighted from Matrix in Manual exposure mode.
• When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, ƒ--
appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring.
Camera’s exposure meter cannot be used. See
page 90 for details.
NOTE: Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type)
Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its
minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture
setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks.
2
Set the shutter speed and aperture while
checking the electronic analog exposure
display in the viewfinder.
• Set the shutter speed (-- and 30-1/2000 sec.) by
rotating the Command Dial and aperture (minimum
to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial while
pressing the Q aperture button.
• The electronic analog display in the viewfinder
indicates the difference between the selected
exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the
correct exposure. The electronic analog exposure
display blinks when the subject brightness is
beyond the camera’s exposure range. (Electronic
analog exposure display is not available with Long
Time exposure.)
The following examples show electronic analog
exposure display indications:
Correct exposure
–1/2 EV
Over +2 EV
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3
Compose picture, focus and shoot.
• If the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash
recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder
when you lightly press the shutter release button.
Use the Speedlight (page 80/92).
• The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in
Manual exposure mode.
Centre-Weighted Metering
Centre-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on
brightness within the 12mm-diameter circle in the
viewfinder and is thus useful for basing exposure on a
specific area of the scene.
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Nikon F65 - F65 35mm SLR Camera Body Only Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	F65 - F65 35mm SLR Camera Body Only
Category	Film Camera
Language	English