Nikon N65 35mm Film Camera
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Summary: 35mm film, SLR (Single Lens Reflex), Nikon F mount, 5 Focusing Points, 2.5 Frames per Second, Autofocus, Shutter Speed 30 - 1/2000...
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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.
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New Nikon N65 Is A "Contender" For Best Amateur SLR - by Howard_Creech
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Pros: Feature Filled, Small, Light-Weight, Cheap
Cons: No metering with MF lenses
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Bottom Line: The Nikon N65 is the best entry level/amatuer auto focus SLR available today
Review: During the last few years Nikon has embarked on a complete reorganization of their photo/optics business. The goal was to restore Nikon to the number one position in the digital/analog camera marketplace with both pros and amateurs. The result of this... (more)
Nikon's N65 - A Beginner's Gateway to Excellence - by sweeper
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Pros: A Worthy Introduction to Nikon's 35mm SLR System
Cons: Takes away any excuses for not going Nikon
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Bottom Line: The Nikon N65 should be high on the list of choices for those considering the move to SLR photography.
Review: What a wonderful time to be an aspiring photographer. A novitiate image-maker today has never had a greater choice in cameras or seen better value and number of features for the money. Even as high tech digital imaging becomes increasingly popular with... (more)
I didn't throw it down the slope, it slipped and bounced... - by tch7
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Pros: Quality/Durability, Lightweight, Loaded with features, Picture Quality, Easy to use
Cons: It doesn't like falling down scree slopes...
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Bottom Line: The N65/F65 is a wonderful camera that is great for anybody and is one of my best purchases.
Review: For Christmas 2001 I received/purchased the F65 (N65 in the US) as a camera that would fulfill my newfound hobby of photography. I didn't need anything fancy, but something that would provide great quality, be lightweight (for backpacking), and offered a... (more)
Wonderful New Camera - by elmoebeesn
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Pros: nice features, fairly inexpensive, good quality images
Cons: none
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Review: I recently had the chance to try this new camera from Nikon before it had been released to the public. It seems as if Nikon is coming out with something for everyone these days and this camera further extends their increasing popularity and diversity... (more)
From a beginner's point of view - by babbling78
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Pros: Easy to use, easy to manipulate, consistently great pictures.
Cons: There's a lot to learn!
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Bottom Line: I love it! With very little photographic knowledge, I've been able to get consistently great pictures.
Review: Before you read any further, let me state clearly that I am not a photography expert. I know very little about it, and even less about cameras in general. But, when I was researching my purchase, I found loads of great reviews out there that gave me ple... (more)
Great SLR body for amateurs at any level - by sjdorn
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Pros: Easy on virtually any setting: a tool for your eye, not your hand
Cons: Awkward maneuvering for manual settings; unknown/inconsistent manual flash; no way to set film speed manually
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Bottom Line: A joy to use
Review: I am an amateur photographer who occasionally returns to the hobby for the joy of it. I first took... (more)
Excellent beginner SLR camera - by Kibaima
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Pros: Great price, 2.5 fps., depth-of-field preview, 3D Matrix metering, Nikkor-lens compatible, portability, ease-of-use, durability
Cons: may be not enough for pro photographers
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Review: I was tired of less-than-great quality pictures. Yet as a beginner, I was concerned about the difficulty of an SLR. At first I wanted to buy a point-and-shoot, but I've always had those, and wanted to get better pictures.
Then I heard... (more)
Then I heard... (more)
A highly cost-effective model - by samnwong
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Pros: professional features at a consumer price
Cons: lacks spot metering, slow flash sync, no backlit LCD
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Bottom Line: Go get one if you're beginners. Go get one (as backup) if you're professionals. You won't be let down by this sophisticated model for all levels.
Review: I'm an F65 (called N65 in US) user in Hong Kong and this one is my first SLR which I bought three months ago during a promotion period at ~HKD2500 (~US 320) with a bonus camera bag. I knew nothing about photography before I bought it and now I've learned... (more)
Introducing the N65! - by phatmojo
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Pros: Packed full of features
Cons: Cannot manually set ISO (push/pull film)
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Review: A while back I remember getting my first SLR: the N60. As a growing photographer, I totally loved it. It had everything I thought I wanted in a camera, and I thought we were inseparable; a few weeks later we parted. In the matter of a few... (more)
Nikon N65- Beginners to Serious Ameteurs - by truesunn
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Pros: User friendly, 5 programmed modes, fully automatic capabilities, manual operation
Cons: The G lens that comes with it is garbage. Good lenses are expensive!
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Bottom Line: Great camera for beginner to serious ameteur. User friendly and takes great pics with the right lenses!
Review: I recently received the N65 camera body as a gift. I personally had used point and shoot 35 mm and fully manual Minolta SLRs, but never anything like this! I would say I am a serious ameteur.
The N65 offers a fully automatic operation mode... (more)
The N65 offers a fully automatic operation mode... (more)
Great intro camera, but not for the hardcore user - by travvller
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Pros: Easy to use, excellent exposure
Cons: Several functions for beginners are really annoying for experienced users. Doesn't feel that sturdy.
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Bottom Line: Great for beginners who will be gentle with it, others should probably look elsewhere.
Review: 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... (more)
The N-65 A Simple, Bombproof Camera - by kcc008
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Pros: Durable, easy to use and allows user to take control after learning curve is rounded.
Cons: Tricky exposure setting: must be reset to default after each use.
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Bottom Line: This is a great camera whether you want total control or the ease of point and shoot: I highly recommend it.
Review: The N-65 is a great camera for anyone wanting to upgrade from a point and shoot or perhaps learn more about photography. This camera allows the user as much or as little control as desired. The user interface is very simple, allowing users the following... (more)
Great Camera If It Doesn't Break! - by truedat74
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Pros: Great for serious amateurs
Cons: waiting for parts
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Bottom Line: Buy it if you are going to stay an amateur, but if you want more then get more.
Review: I purchased this camera because I had always heard that Nikon's had the best when it came to SLRs. I needed an auto focus that I could improve upon later, but didn't have that much cash to spend. I did my research and found the N65 to be worthy.
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In My Humble Opinion...I'm Impressed - by dbsav
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Pros: Great features, light, simple to use.
Cons: My only wish for improvement is is the Read-eye reduction feature
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Bottom Line: If you are looking for a camera that is both simple to use and offers a lot of options for creativity, the N65 is a fine selection.
Review: First of all, I finally purchased my N65 after reading Howard Creech's fabulous and well-crafted review. For a detailed write-up about the product, checkout his review. In the meantime, I'll tell you what I think of this camera.
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Pro grade SLR - by youngtxyankee
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Pros: Solidly constructed, tons of smart features, built-in flash, professional grade.
Cons: Steep learning curve for trickier options; can be confusing to operate.
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Bottom Line: Worth it for the photo enthusiast. Some features have higher learning curve. Takes excellent photos in all conditions.
Review: I bought my N65 to use at work, mainly for documenting evidence (I'm a cop) in all kinds of lighting and environments. I had some previous exposure to SLR's with a completely manual Pentax K-1000 and wanted to step up to a camera with some full auto... (more)
Nikon N65 -- mmmm camera. Tasty. - by thefuzzball
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Pros: Go manual or go point-and-shoot, metal lens mount point, multiple eyepieces.
Cons: Manual settings require two hands
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Bottom Line: This is a camera for someone with photography experience to transition into. Too difficult, and too much camera if you want point-and-shoot simplicity. Handles beautifully. Takes excellent pictures.
Review: I bought this camera as part of a kit including film, camera strap, eyepiece and zoom lens. I bought the camera because it could be fully manual or a point and shoot when I wanted it. An added bonus was the metal lens mount point. The mount point and... (more)
top of the amateur pile - by smadakcin
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Pros: Easy to use, simple to perform an advanced range of functions
Cons: no vertical grip!
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Bottom Line: A good amateur camera, top of the pile in its field, loads of functions, a good, reasonably priced buy.
Review: I bought this camera for £425, including the 28-80 and 70-200 nikkor lenses. I use a sunpak flash unit, which I bought to replace my broken SB-22. Having previously used a F-301 ( with 50mm and 70-300mm lenses ), I made the decision to upgrade to an... (more)
N65, The Good and the Bad - by mark1967
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Pros: Great Optics, Fast, Light, Price
Cons: Pop up Flash throws shadows in wide angle pictures if using lens hood. Battery Meter.
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Bottom Line: Quick, Fast, Easy, and excellent picture quality. Buy an external Flash and get out there.
Review: Just upgraded from a Nikon 8008 to the N65, what a great improvement. This camera has the most important qualities, clarity of photos and the way it fits like a glove. It's light, quiet and shoots like a star. Does it do everything like it's 700.00 Nikon... (more)
Perfect Starter Camera - by afloyd4
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Pros: Durable, quality pictures, easy to use, stylish.
Cons: None so far
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Review: I took a photography course and afterwards decided I needed to buy a modern camera that I could play with myself. After some research I decided to try the N65. I bought it from a store on ebay and have loved it since. I admit I am not hardcore and do not... (more)
My Favorite Gift - by nsmith430
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Pros: Pleasing look, long battery life, auto shut-off, manual or auto focus, to many to name!!!!
Cons: If you're used to small cameras it can seem a bit bulky.
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Review: I received the Nikon N65 for my birthday two years ago. To date it has been the most treasured gift I have ever received. My husband was so excited about it that he gave it to me two days early. With two little ones underfoot and a third on the way it... (more)
Great all-purpose camera - by eusebius
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Pros: Fast point and shoot, allows for manual creativity, durable. Respectable features.
Cons: Sometimes the contacts are quirky between the lens mount and the lens.
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Review: I bought a Nikon N65 to do shots in the rugged back roads of Jamaica. It has suffered sweltering heat, boys and girls taking pictures with it, has been kicked around and has been dumped in the dirt on several occasions. It has performed well under some... (more)
Nicely Done Camera - by shakataganai
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Pros: Fast, light, takes a lil beating.
Cons: Trouble catching the film sometimes. Easy to bump the settings dial.
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Review: Well I got one of these a good bit ago, it was a slightly more expensive then. I have had this camera for around 2 years now. I have never had one bit of trouble, other than the film not wanting to catch and the dial being easy to bump. If you want a... (more)
Easy to use, easy to grow with. - by bjtodd
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Pros: Small, light-weight, full-featured, Nikon quality.
Cons: The autofocus assist illuminator can be a bit distracting.
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Review: Contrary to an earlier review, this isn't just a point and shoot camera. It CAN be if that's what you want, but it can be anything from completely automatic to a full manual. Like most autofocus SLRs, the N65 has several pre-set modes (portrait,... (more)
Excellent Hiker's Camera - Find a gallery of images taken with this camera - by ccraft
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Pros: Lightweight, great for hiking, durable, fast focusing
Cons: too light for some lenses, difficult to control focus preferences
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Review: I have been using this camera for over three years and I'm quite happy with it. I've dropped it, dinged it, been in a capsized boat with it (in a wet bag), you name it... and it still gives me excellent performance. I think most of the reviews here cover... (more)
Excellent! - by printsesa
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Pros: Excellent, easy loading, durable and long battery life.
Cons: I haven't found any as of yet.
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Review: I have had this camera for three years, and absolutely love it. It takes great pictures, and really easy to use. I bought this camera because i liked the idea of creating my own pictures and looks, setting the shutter speed, and other things makes me... (more)
Breaks often - by garrgarr
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Pros: Takes good pictures, only need the one camera for snapshots or scenery shots.
Cons: Breaks constantly. cheap motor, cheap rewinder, poor electronics. Strap is extra.
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Review: Ours has been in the shop 4 out of the first 12 months. Autofocus stopped working first. After that was repaired Auto-rewind stopped working. Now the flash goes off randomly, even when not taking pictures. When it works, the pictures look... (more)
Full Details
Product MPN
- MPN:
- 1713
Key Features
- Lens Mount:
- Nikon F
- Camera Type:
- SLR (Single Lens Reflex)
- Film Type:
- 35mm
- Battery Type:
- 2 x 3V Lithium Battery (CR-2)
Focus
- Focus Type:
- Autofocus
- Number of Focusing Points:
- 5
Lens
- Interchangeable Lenses:
- Interchangeable Lenses
Shutter
- Shutter Speed:
- 30 - 1/2000 sec
- Max Flash Sync Speed:
- 1/90 sec
Exposure
- ISO Range - Automatic Setting:
- ISO 25 - 5,000
- Frames per Second:
- 2.5 fps
- Manual Shooting Modes:
- Program Shift • Aperture Priority • Shutter Priority • Fully Manual
- Light Metering Modes:
- Center Weighted
- Auto Exposure:
- Yes
Flash
- Red Eye Reduction:
- With Red Eye Reduction
- Flash Guide Number (ft):
- 39
Technical Features
- Self Timer:
- Yes
- Waterproof:
- No
- Automatic Shooting Modes:
- Landscape • Macro • Night • Sports • Portrait
Film Transport
- Film Auto Transport:
- Loading • Rewind
Viewfinder
- Eye Relief:
- 17 mm
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage:
- 89 %
- Viewfinder Magnification:
- 0.68X
Dimensions
- Depth:
- 2.6 in.
- Height:
- 3.6 in.
- Width:
- 5.6 in.
- Weight:
- 13.92 oz.
Miscellaneous
- Release Date:
- October, 2000
- UPC:
- 018208017133
- Product ID:
- 44013
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