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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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• Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N65/ N65QD-a camera that is sure
to make photography a bigger part of your life.
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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 at a'
glance.
• With 8 AUTO and Vari-Program modes, you don't have to be a
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-Flas",
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 N65/N65QD is so compact and lightweight, anyone can
handle it

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• 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 manufacturers
may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming
accessories could damage the N65/N65QD's components. Nikon
cannot guarantee the N65/N65QD'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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Introduction .. ..... ... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ... ... .. ..................... .. .. ... .. ... .... .. ... .. ... ... ........... .... ...2-3
Nomenclature.
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LCD PanelNiewfinder Display..........................................................................8-9
Available Exposure Modes............
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Start Shooting Immediately................ .. .. .... .. ... .. ....................... .. ...............12-13
PREPARATION..............................................................................15-24
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ..............................................16-17
2. Mount Lens.........
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3. Load Film......................................
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4.Set Date and Time (N65QD only) ......
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About Shutter Release Button..................................
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BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................25-41
1. Set Focus Mode to AF ......................................... .. ... .. ... .. ....... .. .. .. .. ... .. ....26-27
2. Set Exposure Mode to
3' .. .. .... .. ... .. .... . .............. .. .... .... ...... .. .... ...... .... .. .... 28-29
3. Hold Camera and Focus .. ........ .. ...... .. .... .. ................................................30-31
4. Release Shutter..
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Using Built-In Speedlight ..........
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Shooting with Vari-Program
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Imprinting DatefTime (N65QD only)..........
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Self-Timer Operation ................... .. ... .. .. ........... .. .... ... .. .... .. ................ .. ..........40-41
About Metering Systems and Exposure
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DETAILED OPERATION ...............................................................43-73
Fo cus Mode ........... .. ............. ... ... ... .. ........ .... ................................................44- 45
Focus Area ....................................................................... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .... .. .. ...46- 47
AF -Assist Illuminator ................................. ... ............................................... .4 8-49
Focus Lock ....................................................................
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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode........ .. .. . .. . .. .......................................... .. .. 51-60
AUTO mode...................................................................................................
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Auto-Multi Program/Flexible Program........... .. ... ... .. .. ... .... .... .................. .. 52 - 53
Shutter-Priority Auto.............................................. .. .. ... .. ... . .. .. .. ................5 4- 55
Aperture-Priority Auto............................................................................ .. .56- 57
Manual ................................. .. ........................ .. ..................... ... . ... .. ...........58- 60
Exposure Compensation . ... .... .. ....... .... ............. ... .............................................. 61
Auto Exposure Bracketing .. .. .......................................................................62-63
Multiple Exposure......
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Film Rewind ................................................. .. . .. .......... .. ......................... ... ......... 66
Diopter AdjustmenW iewfinder 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 TIL Flash Modes.................................... .. .. ................. 76
Ready-Light!Accessory Shoe............................................... ... . ... ... ... .. ..... .. .. .. .. . 77
Flash Sync Mode Features ............................................................... .. ......... 78 - 79
Using Built-In Speedlight .. ........... .. .................... ... . ... ...................................80-83
Flash Shooting Distance Range ..................
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Usable Lenses with Built- In SpeedlighL .... .. .................................................. .. 85
Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations...................... .. ............................ .... 86
MISCELLANEOUS......................................................................87-113
Lens Compatibility......................................................... .. .... ... .. ... .. .. ........ .... .88- 90
Usable Optional Speedlights .. ...... .. .............................. .. ........... .. . .... ............91-93
Optional Accessories .......................................................
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Camera Care ..... ... ................ .. ......................................................................96-97
Notes on Batteries.........................................................
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Troubleshooting...
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Glossary .. . ... ....... .. .....................................................................................102-105
Specifications................
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Index....
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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)
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Depth- of -field preview button (P. 68)
Remote control sensor
(P. 69)
Shutter release
button
(P. 17/24)
Camera strap
eyelet
Aperture
(P. 59)/
Exposure
Compensation button
(P . 61) /Film rewind
button
(P . 66)
LCD panel (P. 8)
Self-timer (P . 40)/
AF-Assist Illuminator
(P . 48) /
Red-Eye Reduction lamp
(P.79)

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Viewfinder eyepiece
Rubber eyecup
(P. 67)
Camera back lock
release lever
(P . 20)
Film confirmation
window
(P . 21)
Data Back (N65QD only)
(P . 22 / 39)
Tripod socket
Diopter adjustment lever
(P. 67)
Command Dial
• Illustration shown is the N65QD. The camera back of the N65 differs from the
N65QD.
• N65QD only: Data imprint LCD/buttons
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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.
5. M : Month indicator
6. -: Data imprint indicator: Blinks
approx. 2 sec. when data
is imprinted.
7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust
date/time.
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• LCD panel
Remote control (P . 69)
Shutter speed
Exposure
Compensation
(P . 61)
Flash sync mode (P. 78/ 80)
Focus area (P. 46)
Self-timer (P . 40)
Aperture
Multiple
Exposure
(P. 64)
Battery power
(P. 17)
Frame counter (P. 21) /
Exposure Compensation
value
(P. 61)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 62)
• The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.
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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.

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• Viewfinder display
Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/ 46)
12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-
Weighted Metering area
(P . 58)
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Focus indicator (P. 31)
Focus area (P. 46)
Shutterspeed
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)
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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.
The other section is point-and-shoot exposure mode
in which the camera
automatically controls various exposure settings.
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• 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
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)
Use this mode to take up-close pictures
of
subjects such as flowers or insects.
~Qi: Sports Continuous mode (P. 38)
Use this mode to freeze the motion
of fast-
moving subjects. Continuous shooting is
also possible with this mode.
r!!: Night Scene mode (P. 38)
Use this mode for subjects with
an evening
or night background.
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1Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the
camera's power
is off (page 16).
2Attach 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.
3Open the camera back and install the film (page 20).
.4Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26).
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5Set the exposure mode dial to 8 (AUTO mode) (page 28).
6Hold
the camera properly, compose frame and focus by
lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30).
7Confirm
focus indicator. appears without blinking and
slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32).
8Film
starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end
of the roll (page 33).
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PREPARATION
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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
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Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see
page 94.)
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NOTE: Storing batteries
1
Turn the power switch off and open the
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.
Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately. (For "Notes
on Batteries", see page 98.)
Check points
2Insert batteries with the
EB and e ends
positioned as marked inside the battery
chamber, then firmly close the battery
chamber cover.
• Incorrect positioning of EEl and e poles may
damage the camera.
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We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when
traveling.
• For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 110.
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Turn the power switch on and confirm
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
..... ' /.-- button after taking the picture.) ~
:;: ~ ;::: blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace i
batteries. (Shutter locks.) w
• Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD If
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.)
4 Lightly press the shutter release button
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.
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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Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body.
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CPU contacts of CPU
Nikkor lens
G-type Nikkor lens
CD CPU Nikkor lens
other than G-type @ G-type Nikkor lens
1Check the lens type.
CD CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration
is O-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring
@G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring
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.
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2Turn
the power switch off and mount the
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,
FEE
blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the
shutter cannot be released.

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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.)
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• 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 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,
F- -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 utilize 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.
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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.
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Turn the power switch on, open the
camera back by sliding the camera back
lock release lever and load film.
• Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted
from the bottom.
2 Pull film leader across to red index mark.
• Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index
mark.
• Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly
positioned with no slack.
NOTE: Loading/removing film
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Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter
curtains with your finger
or the film leader.