N65 AF 35mm SLR Outfit

by Nikon

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• ASIN: B00006I5JQ
• Item model number: N64
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,425 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #19 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > SLR Cameras
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 4, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Great potential is wonderful. Great results are even better. Are you ready or take the step from imagination to reality, a with the Nikon N65. With a Nikon N65 in your hands, taking better pictures has never been easier. Simply select desired mode for the type of photo you want to shoot and trust Nikons dynamic AF system, 3-D matrix metering, matrix balanced fill flash, and other great features of superior performance, which is renowned among the world's finest professional photographers. Capture more magic, unforgettable moments and everyday fun. Every opportunity is yours for the taking when you got the right camera to do it all. Just apply your vision and start experiencing the joy of being a Nikon SLR photographer.

• Lightweight and compact design - Extraordinary Nikon SLR performance in a remarkably small and lightweight camera
• Designed for ease of use - Five icon identified pre-programmed shooting modes take care of all the details for a wide range of picture taking situations and General Purpose Program for care free shooting
• Designed to let you grow - Convenient controls include Command Dial for maximum control. Complete operational information provided through the exterior LCD and High Eyepoint Viewfinder
• Bright viewfinder - Exceptional Clear Matte V Screen design provides bright and uncluttered view
• Personal Choice and Versatility - Complete selection of exposure modes including Program & Flexible Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual enhance your creative potential
• Smart light metering systems - 6-segment 3D Matrix Metering supported by Nikon's on-board DataBase of over 30,000 stored images in all Auto Modes plus classic 75/25 Center Weighted in Manual Mode
• Fast auto-focusing - Fast Full time AF operation with every AF Nikkor lens. Nikon's exclusive Dynamic AF technology with Closest Subject Priority automatically selects corresponding AF sensors -- all at up to 2.5 frames per second
• Nikkor lens - Nikon's Dynamic AF technology with Closest Subject Priority automatically selects corresponding AF sensors -- all at up to 2.5 frames per second
• Five full coverage AF sensors - Innovative autofocus system features five separate AF detection sensors that cover the top, bottom, center, left and right for fluid and instinctual composition
• Built-In Powerful Speedlight with 28mm Wide Angle Coverage - Comprehensive features include Auto Pop-Up Flash in General Purpose Program and Vari-Program Modes, Slow and Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync.
• Exclusive Nikon flash exposure technology - Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash delivers stunning results
• Other Controls - Exposure Compensation from +/ - 2EV in 1/2 EV steps, 3 Frame Auto Exposure Bracketing in 1/2 EV steps, Remote Control capability, Built-in Diopter, All-mode Depth-of-Field Preview Button, Multiple Exposure Control and AF Assist Illuminator for low light shooting
• Lens Mount - F Bayonet lens mount accepts every AF Nikkor lens
• Available also with an optional Quartz Data function, providing the ability to record the date or time at which each picture was taken. This function can be activated as desired.

Product Description

The Nikon N65 boasts a lightweight and compact design, a bright viewfinder, five full-coverage autofocus sensors and a built-in powerful speedlight with 28mm wide angle coverage. Five icon-identified pre-programmed shooting modes make shooing in many different situations possible and easy. Convenient controls include Command Dial for maximum control. Operational information is provided through the exterior LCD and High-Eyepoint Viewfinder. A complete selection of exposure modes, which include Program & Flexible Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual, allow you to enhance your creative potential. Other features include: Six-segment 3D Matrix Metering supported by Nikon s on-board DataBase of over 30,000 stored images in all Auto Modes, plus classic 75/25 Center-Weighted in Manual Mode Fast full-time autofocus operation with every AF Nikkor lens. Nikon s Dynamic AF technology with Closest Subject Priority automatically selects corresponding AF sensors ? all at up to 2.5 frames per second. An innovative autofocus system features five separate AF detection sensors that cover the top, bottom, center, left and right for fluid and instinctual composition. Item Specifications: Product Description: Nikon N 65 - SLR camera - 35mm Camera Type: SLR camera Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.6 in x 2.6 in x 3.6 in Weight: 13.9 oz Camera Format: 35mm Lens Aperture: F/3.3-5.6 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Optical Zoom: 2.9 Focal Length: 28 mm - 80 mm Exposure Range: 1/2000 sec - 30 sec Continuous Shooting Speed: 2.5 frames per second Max View Angle: 74 degrees Mounting Type: Nikon F Film Advance: Automatic Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism Camera Flash: Pop-up flash - AF illuminator Timer Functions: Self timer Red Eye Reduction: Yes Battery: 2 x battery - CR2 - lithium

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pros and Cons for the Nikon N65, May 7, 2003

By 

Roy Chan (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: N65 AF 35mm SLR Outfit (Electronics)

Here is a list of Pros and Cons for the Nikon N65.

Pros: Feature Filled, Small, Light-Weight, Cheap, A Worthy Introduction to Nikon's 35mm SLR System, fairly inexpensive, good quality images, 2.5 fps., depth-of-field preview, 3D Matrix metering, Nikkor-lens compatible, portability, ease-of-use, durability, User friendly, 5 programmed modes, fully automatic capabilities, manual operation, fast autofocus, interchangable lenses, metal lens mount point, multiple eyepieces, Solidly constructed, tons of smart features, built-in flash, professional grade.

Cons: No metering with MF lenses, may be not enough for professional photographers, slow flash sync, no backlit LCD, Cannot manually set ISO, The G lens that comes with it is garbage, Read-eye reduction feature, waiting for parts if broken takes forever, no vertical grip, Manual settings require two hands, Pop up Flash throws shadows in wide angle pictures if using lens hood, Battery Meter, Steep learning curve for trickier options; can be confusing to operate.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great intro camera, but not for experienced or hardcore use, June 9, 2005

By 

Traveler (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: N65 AF 35mm SLR Outfit (Electronics)

I purchased the N65 for a young nephew who's just getting involved in photography. For the most part, this camera fits his needs. It's highly automated and allows him to do high speed photography (sports), something many point and shoot 35mm cameras simply can't do.

I've been using a Nikon N70, an older and somewhat more advanced camera, for about ten years. I've always been pleased with it, for the most part. One of the drawbacks, however, was its lack of a focus assist light. The N65 delivers this. The N65 also has a more advanced focus system, especially for moving objects. Again, great for shooting sports.

The N65 has all the standard modes - Full auto, aperature priority, shutter priority, portrait, sports, night, landscape, manual, etc. As a hardcore user I find some these things unnecessary. Still, I can see why other users would like these extra fuctions.

Unlike the N70, the N65 in low light situations, in auto modes (auto, portrait, etc.), will release the flash without input from the user. This is probably a great function for novice users. As someone who can take a handheld shot at 1/15 or even 1/8 of a second, without using a flash, I found this feature annoying. The user can circumvent this feature by using the manual modes (e.g. aperature priority).

Another feature lacking on the N65 is a spot meter button. This comes in handy in difficult lighting situations (e.g. half the image is in sunlight, the other in shade) when a center metering system will fail completely.

I also found the N65, like most of the modern SLRS, as just a bit too flimsy. (The heavier N70, when first released, was considered "cheap" by pro users.) It's mostly plastic and it feels like it will break easily if dropped. This is true with SLRs made by all the major manufacturers. The 28-80mm lens also shares this cheap feel.

The N65 is a bargain for novice users with prices on 35mm cameras falling steadily as digital begins to dominate the market. Another good camera in this price range is the Canon K2. Still, if you want control over your images or you need something tough and sturdy, it would be best to either pay more for a better camera or, at the other extreme, buy an older used Nikon from the days when they built cameras to last.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Rockin the Film!, August 9, 2007

By 

B. Grissom (Indianapolis IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: N65 AF 35mm SLR Outfit (Electronics)

I have had this camera for about 7 months now and have shot many rolls of film through it and it continues to amaze me on how good of pictures I can get with it. I'm just starting out in photography so it fits me very well. It allows me to go all manual when I need to and has really given me consistent results. It has a ton of features that I haven't even tapped into yet to improve picture quality in different situations. I do alot of research before I purchase anything and this camera was highly recommended by proffesional photographers and amateurs alike as a perfect beginner to intermediate camera. I have also seen alot of pictures taken with this camera and they are incredible. Overall I love the camera and can't wait to take more pictures with it.