| Type of Camera | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight |
| Exposure Control | Auto mode: Vari-Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous, Night Scene); Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual; Exposure compensation: +2 EV range in 1/2 steps (except in Manual, Auto or Programmed flash) |
| Picture Format | 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling , AF contacts) |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type, built-in dioptre adjustment (-1.5 to +0.8m(-1)) |
| Eyepoint | 17mm (at -1.0m(-1)) |
| Focusing Screen | B-type Clear Matte Screen V with focus brackets |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 89%/ Approx. 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity (at -1.5 to +0.8m(-1)) |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-Assist illuminator (approx. 0.5-3m); Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100) |
| Focus Modes | Focus area: One of the five focus areas can be selected, Focus area mode: Dynamic AF mode with Closest-Subject Priority; Dynamic AF mode; Single Area with M focus mode |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL full-aperture; three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used); 3D six-segment Matrix Metering with D-/G-type AF Nikkor; Six-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF, DX Nikkor and IX-Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center-Weighted Metering: automatically selected with Manual exposure mode |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | EV 1-20 (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) |
| Exposure Metering Coupling | CPU |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | Bracketing range: (+-)2 EV; Number of shots: three; Compensation steps: 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 EV (except in Auto or Vari-Program) |
| Film Speed Setting | Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX-coded film in use (manual not selectable); film speed range: DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX-coded film |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical travel-focal-plane shutter; Speed: Automatically set between 30 and 1/2000s; in S: 30-1/2000s (in 1/2 steps); in M: 30-1/2000s (in 1/2 steps), Time |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/90s |
| Flash Control | Controlled by TTL Sensor; Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in Manual exposure mode); Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-Curtain Sync. (normal sync.), Slow sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync., Flash Cancel |
| Flash Ready Light | Flash fully charged: light in green; full output warning: blinks in green |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled; time duration: 10 seconds |
| Film Loading | Film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of available exposure) when camera is closed (shutter and reflection mirror not activated) |
| Film Advance Modes | Automatic advance with built-in motor; continuous shooting possible in Sports Continuous mode (built-in Speedlight cannot be used) |
| Film Advance Speed | Approx. 2.5 fps (fresh batteries) |
| Multiple Exposure | Selectable in P, S, A, M |
| Data Imprint | Built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within (+-)90 |
| Camera Back | Hinged back with film confirmation window; F65D: Data imprint LCD panel/buttons |
| Power Requirements | Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries; optional Battery Pack MB-17 is also available (for four LR6/AA-size alkaline, lithium, NiCd or Ni-MH batteries) |
| Exposure Meter | Auto meter shut-off 5 seconds after power turned on if no operation are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release after power is turned on |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions | F65: Approx. 139.5 x 92.5 x 65.5mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | F65: Approx. 395g |