Manuale d'Uso Nikon d60

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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F60 D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons1. Date/time display LCD2. : Year indicator3. MODE button: Push to select one of five

available displays.4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time

to be adjusted.5. M : Month indicator6 .

: Data imprint indicator: Blinks

approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.

Speedlight lock-release buttonP. 28

Focus mode selectorP. 20, 36, 37

Lens release buttonP. 17Self-timer buttonP. 55

Camera strapeyelet

Exposure mode dialP. 22

Built-in Speedlight P. 28

Accessory shoe

AF-Assist Illuminator/Self-timer/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp

PP. 36, 55, 59

Main switch P. 14

Shutter releasebutton P. 15

Flash sync modebutton P. 60

Aperture button P. 43

Exposure compensationbutton P. 50

LCD panel P. 4

Dioptre adjustment lever P. 56

Finder eyepiece P. 56

Film cartridgeconfirmation windowP. 19

Camera back lockrelease P. 18

AE-L (auto exposure lock) button P. 49

Data imprint LCDpanel/buttons

(F60 D only) P. 52

Battery chambercover lock release

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Tripod socketMid-roll rewind button P. 34

Command Dial P. 41

Eyepiece cap DK-5(page 56)

Rubber eyecup P. 56

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About LCD At high temperatures of 60C or above, the display turns black, making it

impossible to read. It returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20C. At temperatures below freezing, the LCDs response time slows; when the

temperature rises, it returns to normal.

1. Focus brackets (page 25)2. Focus indicator (page 25)3. Shutter speed4. Aperture

5. 12mm-dia. reference circle forCentre-Weighted Metering (page 48)

6. Flash ready-light (page 28)7. Exposure compensation mark

(page 50)8. Electronic analogue display

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LCD/Viewfinder Displays

1. Shutter speed2. Flexible program (page 40)3. Flash sync mode (page 59)4. Battery power (page 15)5. Self-timer (page 55)

6. Aperture7. Exposure compensation (page 50)8. Frame counter/exposure

compensation value (page 19, 50)9. Film (page 19)

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IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon F60/F60 D camera. We are sure thatyou will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography a biggerpart of your life.Get to know your F60/F60 D camera, but before using it, be sure to readthis manual thoroughly. Also, we recommend that you keep this manualhandy.

Main features of the F60/F60 D: SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and

enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner.

The individual exposure modes are displayed on the exposure modedial for one-touch change of modes and quick set-up for advancedpicture-taking.

The F60/F60 Ds new Auto-Servo AF is so advanced that it can detectwhether a subject is stationary or moving, and also detects direction.

According to the detected information, it automatically chooses to lockfocus or activate focus trackingeither way, youre assuredautofocusing that works fast, accurately, and easily.

Take trial shotsTake trial shots before shooting at important occasions like wedding orgraduations.

Have Nikon spot check your camera regularlyNikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authoriseddealer or service centre at least once every two years.

Using your camera correctlyThe Nikon F60/F60 Ds performance has been optimised for use with Nikon

brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may notmeet Nikons criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessoriescould damage the F60/F60 Ds components. Nikon cannot guarantee theF60/F60 Ds performance when it is used with other than Nikon brandaccessories.

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Install batteries and checkbattery power P. 14-15

Mount lens P. 16-17

Load film P. 18-19

Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P. 20-21

Set Exposure Mode Dial to z P. 22-23

Hold Camera and Focus P. 24-25Confirm Indications in Viewfinderand Release Shutter P. 26-27

Using Built-In Speedlight P. 28-29

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About This ManualBasic Operation P. 13-30 Detailed Operation P. 31-64, 69

Notes on Batteries (P. 69)

Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33) CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32-33)/ Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33)

Film (P. 34) Confirming an automatically set film speed (P. 34)/ Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/In case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll (P. 35)/Film advance mode (P. 35)

Focus Mode (P. 36-37) Autofocus (P. 36)/AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 36)/

Manual focus (P. 37)Focus Lock (P. 38)

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode (P. 39-44) z : General Purpose (P. 39)/ P : Auto-Multi (P. 40)/ S : Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 41)/ A : Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 42)/ M: Manual (P. 43-44); Vari-Program (P. 45-47) x : Portrait (P. 46)/ c : Landscape(P. 46)/ v : Close-Up (P. 46)/ b : Sport (P. 47)/ n : Night Scene (P.47); Exposure MeteringSystem (P. 48) Matrix/3D Matrix (P. 48)/Centre-Weighted (P. 48); Auto Exposure Lock(P. 49); Exposure Compensation (P. 50-51)

Imprinting Date/Time (P. 52-54); Self-Timer Operation (P. 55);Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap (P. 56); Two-Button Reset (P. 57)

Flash Photography (P. 58-63) Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash(P. 58)/Flash shooting distance range (P. 58)/Flash sync mode features (P. 59)/

Using built-in Speedlight (P. 60-61)/Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight (P. 61)/ Usable Optional Speedlights (P. 62)

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BASIC OPERATION

This section guides you through basicoperations with the camera set to z mode.

Settings are as follows:

* Automatically set when exposure mode is set to z .

Attached lens D-type AF Nikkor

Focus mode Autofocus

Exposure mode z (General-PurposeProgram)

Exposure metering 3D Matrix Metering*

Built-in Speedlight Normal sync*

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Install Batteries and Check Battery Power

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Use two CR123A or DL123A-type lithium batteries with thiscamera. (Other batteries cannot

be used.)

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1.1 Turn off the main switch and open the batterychamber cover.

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Incorrect positioning of + and - poles may cause damage to thecamera.

Insert batteries with the + and - endspositioned as marked inside the battery chambercover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover.

1.3 Turn on the main switch and confirm battery powerwith the I indication.

Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and viewfinderautomatically turn off 5 sec. after turning the main switch on and camerais left unused.

Battery powerI appears: Sufficient battery power.O appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready.O blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (No indication

appears in the viewfinder and shutter locks.)

i Keep the batteries out of childrens reach. If swallowed, contact adoctor immediately. (For Notes on Batteries, see page 69.)

i When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the main switch off andreplace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries ofthe same brand.

i We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially whentraveling, since the batteries used may be difficult to obtain in someareas.

y Check points

Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meterand shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel andviewfinder. The indications automatically turn off 5 sec. after you removeyour finger from the shutter release button.

1.4Lightly press the shutter release button to activatethe exposure meter.

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Mount Lens

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i Use D-or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of thiscamera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.)

i Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the

lens.i When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button.i When attaching/detaching the lens, make sure to avoid direct sunlight.

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Mount the lens to the camerabody.

Check the lens type.

CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor lens),with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring

Detaching the lens.

Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.

When camera is left unattended without lensWhen you leave the camera unattended

without a lens attached, be sure to attach thesupplied body cap, or optional body capBF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)

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When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimumaperture setting and the main switch is turned on, blinks in the LCDpanel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.

The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selectedfrom camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does notneed to be set to minimum.

With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G-type), set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock.

2.2 Turn the main switch off and mount lens to thecamera body.

Position lens in the cameras bayonet mount so that the mounting indexeson lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwiseuntil it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.)

When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU lens is attached and

the main switch is turned on, blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinderand the shutter cannot be released. ( does not blink and shutter can bereleased when the exposure mode is set to manual.)

CPU contacts of CPUNikkor lens

CPU Nikkor lensother than G-type

G-type Nikkor lens

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i Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other thanDX-coded film is inserted, T blinks and appears on the LCD panel.

i Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter

curtains with your finger or film leader.i Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel.i When changing film outdoors, avoid direct sunlight.

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Use a DX-coded film. Film speedis set automatically (ISO25-5000).When the camera is turned on,film is loaded and the cameraback is closed, the film automat-ically advances to the first frame.

Turn on the main switch, then open the camera backand insert film.

Insert from the bottom of the film cartridge.

Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark. Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no

slack.

Pull film leader out to red index mark.

When T and 1 appear on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the firstframe. When and T blink on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.

Open the camera back again and reload film. Film is automatically rewound when the film reaches the end of the roll.

(See page 27.) Number of available exposures of the film roll can be checked through the

film cartridge confirmation window.

Gently close the camera back until the lock releasesnaps closed. Film automatically advances to first

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NOTE: Loading/removing filmShutter curtains are very thin. Make surenot to touch the shutter curtains withyour finger or film leader.

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Set Focus Mode Selector to AFi Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually with the focus

mode set to AF.i With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the

subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 36.

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When the focus mode selectoris set to AF (autofocus), thecamera focuses automatically.

Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).

Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. To focus, lightly press the shutter release button. (See page 24.)

Situations where autofocus may not work asexpected: Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such

situations, focus on a different subject located at the same distance, usefocus lock (page 38) then recompose.

When you are unable to perform focus lock, set the focus mode selectorto M (manual) and focus manually using the clear matte field.

Low contrast scenesFor example, where the subject iswearing the same colour clothing as awall or other background.

Scenes with the subject located atdifferent distance within the focusbracketsFor example, when shooting an animalinside a cage or a person in a forest.

Scenes in which there is pro-nounced difference in brightnesswithin the focus bracketsFor example, when the sun is in thebackground and your main subject isin shadow.

Patterned subject or sceneFor example, building windows.

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Hold Camera and Focusi Dioptre adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through

the viewfinder more clearly.i To take a picture of a off-centre subject, use focus lock (page 38).

i For F60 D only: Date or time can be imprinted on your photos/negatives(page 52).

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Lightly pressing the shutterrelease button automaticallyfocuses the camera on the

subject and when the subject isin focus, causes u to appear inthe viewfinder.

Hold the camera properly.

NOTE: Composing frameThe frame coverage of the finder of this camera is approximately 90% ofthe actual exposed frame on the film. Therefore, the actual exposed

frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder.Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.

Camera shake and shutter speedPreventing camera shake is crucial when taking photographs. In general,you should set the shutter speed faster than 1/focal length of your lenssec. (Example: when using a 50mm lens, set the shutter speed faster

than 1/50 sec.) Use of a tripod is recommended for shooting at slowershutter speeds.

Centre the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutterrelease button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator uappears or blinks.u appears: Subject is in focus. Automatically tracks moving subject.u blinks: Unable to focus with autofocus.When the subject is dark, the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator is activatedto achieve correct focus. For details on focusing, see page 36.

To take a picture of a subject outside the focus brackets, use focus lock

(page 38). In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 20.

Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing theshutter release button.

Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.

Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand tocradle the camera (or lens).

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Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter

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i Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder.If any other indications appear, see page 70.

i When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewind

automatically.i For mid-roll rewind, see page 34.i For self-timer operation, see page 55.

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Confirm that u (focus indicator)appears in the viewfinder, thenrelease the shutter by slowly

and fully depressing the shutterrelease button.

Confirm focus indicator u appears without blinkingand slowly depress the shutter release button.

Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlypressing the shutter release button.

When j (ready-light indication) blinks, use the built-in Speedlight. (Seepage 28/58.)

If a warning indication appears in the viewfinder, see page 70.

After shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frameand the next shot can be taken.

Film starts to rewind automatically when film reachesthe end of the roll.

When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewindautomatically. T appears in the LCD panel during film rewind and theframe counter counts backwards until rewind is complete. Pictures takenon frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film rollmay be discarded due to development procedures.

7.4 Confirm film is completely rewound, then remove filmcartridge.

Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows and Tblinks. Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film

cartridge by tilting it to one side. If the shutter release button is depressedwhen rewound film is still in the camera back, T blinks. Remove filmcartridge.

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Using Built-In Speedlight

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i The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with aguide number of 15 (ISO100, m).

i Using a CPU lens enables to perform Matrix Balanced Fill-Flashshooting. (For details, see page 58.)

i Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting.i Some zoom lenses have limitations using Speedlight and may cause

vignetting. (For details, see page 61.)

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Press the Speedlight lock-release button to releasethe Speedlight.

If j (ready-light indication) blinksin the viewfinder when youlightly press the shutter release

button, use the built-inSpeedlight.

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash enables proper evaluation of exposure for themain subject and background, and ensures adequate flash output. (Fordetails, see page 58.)

Confirm q in viewfinder, then compose, focus andtake the picture.

As soon as the Speedlight is released it starts recharging, and when theSpeedlight is ready to fire q appears without blinking in the viewfinder(when the cameras meter is on).

To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (To conservepower, keep the Speedlight closed when it is not in use.)

q blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If thishappens, under exposure may have occurred. Check the flash shootingdistance range (page 58) and shoot again.

Normal Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Flash with Red-EyeReduction, which reduces the red-eye effect with a person or animal,and Slow Sync flash, which brings out the background details, are alsoavailable. For details, see page 59.

With dark subjects (within 0.5m to 3m), the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator

(page 36) is automatically activated to guide autofocus.

NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight

After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing toprotect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlightagain.

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About Focus and Exposure

Focus, exposure and metering system are important factors for takingpictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen yourphotographic expression.

Focus and depth of fieldWhen focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone ofsharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. Itvaries according to shooting distance, focal length and, above all, aperture.Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth of field wherethe background and foreground become sharper; larger apertures (smaller f-numbers) will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomesblurred.

ExposureLight from the subject passes through the lens and is sensed by the film. Lightreaching the film is controlled by the shutter speed and aperture. The propercombination of shutter speed and aperture for subject brightness and filmsensitivity results in the correct exposure.The F60/F60 Ds General-Purpose Program, Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program automatically control shutter speed and aperture. In Shutter-Priority

Auto exposure mode, you can manually set shutter speed and the cameraautomatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode,you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the propershutter speed. In Manual exposure mode, you manually set both shutter speedand aperture.

Metering System As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure isdetermined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuringsubject brightness is very important.In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. The F60/F60 Dprovides two metering systems: Matrix Metering and Centre-Weighted Metering.With Matrix Metering, data on scene brightness is detected by the six-segmentMatrix sensor. With Centre-Weighted Metering, most of the meters sensitivity isconcentrated on the 12mm-diameter centre circle in the viewfinder.(With D- or G- AF Nikkor lenses, the F60/F60 D camera performs 3D MatrixMetering. See page 48.)

DETAILED

OPERATIONThis section features detailed descriptions ofall camera functions including lens, film,

focus, exposure and others.

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FilmConfirming an automatically set film speed

To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded DX-coded film,press the h and g buttons simultaneously. Note that pressing the h and gbuttons for more than 2 sec. resets all of the functions. (For Two-ButtonReset, see page 57.)

Mid-roll rewind

To rewind film at mid-roll, press the U (mid-roll rewind) button with a pointedobject. When film is completely rewound, appears and T blinks in the LCDpanel. Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge.

In case film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll

When battery power is very low, or in low temperatures, film may not startrewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and T and will blink in theLCD panel. In this case, turn off the main switch, change batteries, then turn onthe main switch to rewind film again.

Film advance mode

Film advance mode is normally set to single-frame shooting, where the film isadvanced one frame after you release the shutter. Selecting Sport Programautomatically switches the film advance mode to continuous shooting, wherethe shutter is continuously released and the film continues to advance (approx.1 frame/sec.) for as long as the shutter release button remains depressed.

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Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure ModeFocus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want tocapture off-centre subject. It is also effective in situations whereautofocus may not work as expected (page 20).

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2 Confirm focus indicator u then (while keeping shutterrelease button lightly pressed) recompose and shoot.

Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightlypress the shutter release button.

u appears when the subject is in focus. The focus remains locked as longas the shutter release button is lightly pressed.

Focus Lock cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to SportProgram.

When you want to lock focus on a stationary subject that has beenmoving and tracked with Continuous Servo AF (changed to Single Servo

AF from Continuous Servo AF), remove your finger from the shutterrelease button once and focus again.

After you have locked the focus, do not change the camera-to-subjectdistance. If you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed afterreleasing the shutter, the shutter can be released repeatedly with thesame focusing.

z : General-Purpose ProgramSimplest exposure mode with this camera.The camera automatically controls yourexposure. Recommended for beginnerSLR camera users.For available mode combinations, seepage 64.

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2 Confirm focus indicator u and shoot. When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning

indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel. : Use ND filter. : Use Speedlight.

Set the exposure mode dial to z .

With exposure mode set to z , other modes are set as follows:

Exposure metering: Matrix (page 48)Flash: Normal sync

Flexible Program, Exposure compensation and Slow Sync flash cannot beused.

Difference between z (General-Purpose Program) and P (Auto-MultiProgram)

Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Multi Program, you

can select functions such as Flexible Program (page 40), exposurecompensation (page 50) or Slow Sync (page 59) flash for more flexibleshooting.

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P : Auto-Multi ProgramThe camera automatically controls yourexposure to achieve a correct exposure inany shooting situation. For more complexshooting, use Flexible Program (below) orexposure compensation (page 50).For other available mode combinations,see page 64.

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2Confirm focus indicator u and shoot. When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning

indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel . : Use ND filter. : Use Speedlight.

Set the exposure mode dial to P .

S : Shutter-Priority AutoEnables you to manually set your desiredshutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); the cameraautomatically selects the proper aperture toprovide a correct exposure. With highshutter speeds, you can freeze the motionof a fast-moving subject; with slowerspeeds, you can create a motion effect.For available mode combinations, see page64.

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indications will appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder. : Select higher shutter speed. If the warning indication still remains on,

use ND filter. : Select a slower shutter speed. If the warning indication still remains

on, use Speedlight. When blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, shutter speed is set to

Long Time Exposure. Change the shutter speed from Long TimeExposure. For Long Time Exposure, see page 44.

Set the exposure mode dial to S and set the shutterspeed (30-1/2000 sec.) with the Command Dial.

NOTE: Flexible ProgramIn Auto-Multi Program, by rotating theCommand Dial you can change thecombination of shutter speed andaperture while maintaining a correctexposure. With this function, you canshoot in Auto-Multi Program as thoughshooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or

Aperture-Priority Auto. f appears in the LCD panel when the FlexibleProgram is used. To cancel the Flexible Program, reset the shutter

speed-aperture combination to the original value, change the exposuremode, turn off the main switch, or use the built-in Speedlight (page 28) orperform Two-Button Reset (page 57).

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A : Aperture-Priority AutoEnables you to set your desired aperturemanually. The camera automatically selectsa suitable shutter speed to give you acorrect exposure. By varying the aperture,and thus controlling the depth of field, youcan make the background and foregroundsharper, or blur the background. In flashphotography, varying the aperture changesthe flash shooting distance.

For available mode combinations, see page64.

M: ManualEnables you to set both shutter speed andaperture manually. You can producevarious creative effects by adjusting theexposure. Long Time Exposure, whichallows shutter speeds greater than 30sec., is also possible in this mode.For other available mode combinations,see page 64.

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Set the exposure mode dial to M and compose.

Set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) by rotating the Command Dial. Set the aperture by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the g

button. These functions can be set independently.

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will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel. : Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). If the warning indicationpersists, use an ND filter.

: Select larger aperture (smaller f-number). If the warning indicationpersists, use the Speedlight.

Set the exposure mode dial to A , then set theaperture using the Command Dial.

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Metering system automatically switches to Centre-Weighted from Matrixin Manual exposure mode. (Page 48.)

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3 Confirm focus indicator u in the viewfinder andshoot. A Non-CPU lens works only with Manual exposure mode. However, the

cameras meter will be disabled. Furthermore, the aperture cannot be setwith the g button and the Command Dial. Use lens aperture ring. Seepage 32 on Lens Compatibility.

Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program,confirm focus indicator u in the viewfinder and shoot.

Electronic analogue displayThe electronic analogue display in

the viewfinder indicates thedifference between the selectedexposure (shutter speed andaperture), and the correct exposure.Not available with Long TimeExposure.

Correct exposure or 0.5EV

Under 0.5EV to 1.5EV

Over +1.5EV

Long Time ExposureThis function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. SelectLong Time Exposure (of more than 30 sec.) by rotating the CommandDial until appears in the viewfinder and LCD panel. Pressing theshutter release button once opens the shutter (LCD indications will turnoff). Press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. Camerashake can be reduced by using the self-timer (page 55) and tripod.

Continuous exposure is possible for approx. 15 hours with a fresh set oflithium batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is reduced whenshooting in low temperatures.

Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from five differentprograms designed for specific picture-taking situations.

For other available mode combinations, see page 64.

Shooting with Vari-Program

The following warning indications appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel whenthe subject is too dark or bright. : Use ND filter. : Use Speedlight.

NOTE: Vari-ProgramFlexible Program (page 40) and exposure compensation (page 50) arecancelled in Vari-Program. When using the flash in Vari-Program, the Flash

Sync modes (page 59) automatically change according to each programselected.

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Vari-Program selection

x : Portrait ProgramUse this program whenever you are takingpictures of people. It uses a relatively largeaperture (smaller f-number) and shallow depth offield to create a blurred background to accentuateyour main subject.Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: 85mm to200mm telephoto lenses with large maximumapertures.

c : Landscape ProgramUse this program whenever youre taking a pictureof a distant scene. It generally selects a smalleraperture to assure sharply focused landscapepictures.Recommended lenses: you can use the full range

of lenses (wideangle to telephoto) to achievedifferent effects.

To avoid camera shake, use a tripod.

v : Close-Up ProgramUse this program when you are taking pictures upclose. It uses a larger aperture (smaller f-number)and a shallow depth of field to create a blurredbackground that accentuates your main subject.Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: AF Micro-Nikkorlenses.


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b : Sport ProgramUse this program to freeze action. It uses a fastshutter speed suitable for stop-actionphotography.Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: 80mm to300mm telephoto lenses

In b Sport Program, focus detection continues as long as the shutter releasebutton is lightly pressed. By fully depressing the shutter release button andholding it in, you can perform continuous shooting.

n : Night Scene ProgramUse this program in the evening or at night. Itallows you to capture the beauty of nighttimescenes.You can also use it with the flash when you wantto include portraits in a night scene composition.Recommended lenses: you can use the full rangeof lenses (wideangle to telephoto) to achievedifferent effects.


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Exposure Metering System Auto Exposure Lock

Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering

The exposure metering system of this camera is normally set to MatrixMetering. It automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering whenthe exposure mode is set to Manual or when the Auto Exposure Lock

function (page 49) is used.

Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a six-segment Matrix Sensor. With D- or G-type AF Nikkor lenses, 3DMatrix Metering automatically activates to use scene brightness,scene contrast and subject distance information to ensure evenmore accurate exposure control. All exposure modes exceptManual exposure and the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 49)employ Matrix Metering.

Centre-Weighted Metering

Centre-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightnesswithin the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder and is thus usefulfor basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. The meteringsystem automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when

exposure mode is set to Manual (page 43) or when the AutoExposure Lock function (page 49) is used.

When using the auto exposure modes, you can control the exposurebased on the brightness of a specific area within the scene using the

Auto Exposure Lock function. The metering system automatically

switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when this function is used.

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Centre the main subject inside the viewfinder andzoom-in. Press the AE-L button while lightly pressingthe shutter release button.

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Exposure CompensationTo modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use theexposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subjecthas pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with colour slide

film (where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal). You canmodify exposure control from 3EV to +3EV in 1/2 steps (except in zmode and Vari-Program).

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Compensate exposure by rotating the Command Dialwhile pressing the h button until the desiredcompensation value appears.

To cancel exposure compensation, rotate the Command Dial while

pressing the h button to reset the compensation value to 0. Or you canperform Two-Button Reset (page 57). (Turning the camera off does notcancel the exposure compensation function.)

When the exposure compensation is set, h appears in the viewfinder andLCD panel. The compensation value can be checked by pressing the hbutton (it is also indicated in the viewfinders electronic analogue display).In flash photography, the flash output level is also compensated.

Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when thebackground is brighter than your main subject or to the side when the

background is darker.

0.5EV compensation

+2EV compensation

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Imprinting Date/Time (for F60D only)

You can imprint the following date information on your picture (in anyexposure mode): Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Yearor Day/Month/Year.

Imprinted date/timeThe illustration at right indicates the position ofthe imprinted date/time. It may be difficult toread against bright colors such as white orreddish hues.

NOTE: Battery requirements for imprintingImprinting of date/time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate fromthe batteries required for the camera body. Battery life is approx. 3 years.When the imprinting on the photo appears faded and/or the display of the dataimprint on the LCD becomes faint or disappears, this indicates low battery

power. Replace the battery (making sure to set correct date/time afterchanging battery, page 53).

Changing battery for imprintingOpen camera back, remove the screw on the inside ofthe camera back. Remove the battery chamber coverand then remove the used battery.

Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with + side facing up. Attach the

battery chamber cover and tighten the screw on the inside of the camera back.

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Press MODE button to select available displays.

Press SELECT button to select date/time to beadjusted.

Date adjustment cannot be performed with the Day/Hour/Minute display.To do so, you must select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year orDay/Month/Year displays.

Press ADJUST button to set the correct number.Then press SELECT button until the number stops

blinking.

To change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the ADJUST buttondown. The years are numbered 1 to 19, 87 to 99 and 00 in that order. Tocomplete adjustment, press SELECT button so the number stops blinkingand (data imprint indicator) appears.

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Imprinting Date/Time continued Self Timer OperationYou can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Usea tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer.

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Press ! (self-timer) button and confirm that !appears on the LCD panel.

When ! button is pressed, duration of cameras meter changes to 30 sec.Press the shutter release button within 30 sec. of pressing the ! button.

The self-timer cannot be performed unless the cameras shutter can bereleased (i.e. when subject cannot be in focus with autofocus).

To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece withthe supplied eyepiece cap (page 56) or hand before pressing the shutterrelease button to prevent interference to achieve correct exposure fromstray light.

Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocusmode.

Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutterrelease button.

When the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds.The self-timer/red-eye reduction lamp and ! in the LCD panel blink for 8sec. and then stop blinking for 2 sec. before the shutter is released. WhenRed-Eye Reduction (page 59) is set, the self-timer/red-eye reduction lamplights for 2 sec. before the shutter releases at the same output level as thenormal Red-Eye Reduction function.

To cancel the self-timer (before or during self-timer operation), press !button again, turn the main switch off or perform Two-Button Reset (page57). The self-timer can also be cancelled by leaving the camera untouchedfor more than 30 sec. after setting the function.

Taking pictures with imprinted date/time

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picture with the imprinted date/time.

Push MODE button to select available imprinting

displays.

Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows:

Year/Month/Day

Day/Hour/Minute

No imprint

Day/Month/Year

Month/Day/Year

The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on thepicture. Select (no imprint) to cancel data imprint. Compatiblefilm speeds for data imprinting are ISO32-3200.

To confirm whether date/time is imprinted, check that the imprint indicator blinks for approx. 2 sec. immediately after taking a picture.

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p j y p pThe finder dioptre enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjustthe eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision.

Slide the dioptre adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until thefocus brackets in the viewfinder appear sharp. The adjustable range of thefinder dioptre is 1.5m 1 to +1.0m 1 . Nine optional eyepiece correction lensesprovide viewfinder dioptre of 5.0m 1 to +3.0m 1 .

NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment leverSince the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, becareful not to poke your eyes with your finger or fingernail while sliding the

lever.

Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to theiroriginal default settings.

Press the h and g buttons simultaneously for more than2 sec.

The following functions are reset to their original settings:Flexible Program: CancelledExposure Compensation: CancelledFlash sync mode: Slow Sync with exposure mode set to n or

normal sync with other exposure modesSelf-timer: Cancelled

See page 64 for the cameras default setting and available mode combinations. When the h and g buttons are pressed for less than 2 sec., automatically set

film speed of loaded DX-coded film appears in the LCD panel. (Page 34.)

Using the eyepiece cap or optional eyepiece correction lens

To attach an eyepiece cap or optional eyepiece correction lens, remove therubber eyecup and slide down the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens.To reattach the rubber eyecup, make sure the [ DK-10 JAPAN stamp isat the bottom.

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The following chart lists available modes when an AF Nikkor is attached(except IX-Nikkor, AF-S or AF-I lens).

A F m o d e

E x p o s u r e

m o d e

A F - A s s i s t I l l u

m i n

a t o r

F l e x i b l e

P r o g r a m

E x p o s u r e

c o m p e n s a t i o

n

M e t e r i n

g s y s t e m * 1

N o r m a l

s y n c

R e d - E y

e R e d u c t i o

n

R e d - E y

e R e d u c t i o

n w i t h

S l o w

S y n c

S l o w

S y n c

z Auto-Servo AF r Matrix w r P Auto-Servo AF r r r Matrix r r r rS Auto-Servo AF r r Matrix r r

A Auto-Servo AF r r Matrix r r r r

M*2 Auto-Servo AF r r Centre- r r Weightedx Auto-Servo AF r Matrix w r c Auto-Servo AF Matrix w r v Auto-Servo AF r Matrix w r b Continuous Servo AF Matrix w r n Auto-Servo AF r Matrix r w

r : Can be set.w : Automatically selected when the exposure mode is set. (Can be changed to

another flash sync mode.) : Cannot be set.

*1 When Auto Exposure Lock (page 49) is used, Centre-Weighted Metering is selected in any exposure mode.

*2 Only Manual exposure mode can be used when a non-CPU lens is attached.Cameras exposure meter cannot be used and aperture cannot be set with cameras aperture button and Command Dial. (Select the aperture using the lens aperture ring.) See Lens Compatibility on page 32.

With built-in Speedlight, each flash sync mode is controlled with the MatrixBalanced Fill-Flash (page 58); however, flash sync mode changes to Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash with Manual exposure mode.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Nikon F60/F60 D is a high-performance, precision instrument,

designed to give you superior pictures.

Youll want to take good care of yourcamera to ensure the bestperformance. Take time to review this

section thoroughly, as doing so willadd to your picture taking pleasure.

Weve also included information about

optional accessories and a detailedsection with technical specifications.

Please read them carefully.

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Use two CR123A or DL123A lithium batteriesUse two CR123A or DL123A lithium batteries. Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries

before important photographic occasions.

Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesTurn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with+ and - ends positioned correctly. Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact. Wipe the batteries well

with a dry cloth before installing.

Use fresh batteries at low temperaturesBattery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may notfunction properly with old batteries. Use a fresh set of batteries at lowtemperatures, keep spare batteries warm, and use them alternately.

Film advance speed lowers and number of usable film roll becomes less at lowtemperatures. However, battery power may recover when the temperaturereturns to normal.

Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteriesDo not throw batteries into a fire. Do not short, disassemble, heat or chargebatteries.

WARNING Do not leave

Keep batteries out of childrensreach.If someone accidentally swallows batteries,call a doctor immediately.

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Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of

the camera other than as specified in this manual.

Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccantIf you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries toprotect the camera from battery leakage. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant

to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases invinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dryplace away from heat or humidity.

Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectivelyafter using it for a while.

Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to growand result in malfunction. Turn the power on and release the shutter a few timesonce per month.

To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak condition, fire it a few times everymonth. This will enable you to use the flash for many years.

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LCD panel Viewfinder

u blinks

appears appears

appears appears

blinks blinks

q blinks

q blinks for 3 sec. after

flash

and and q blink q blink

Cause

Autofocus is notpossible.

Overexposurepossible.

Underexposurepossible.

Shutter speed isset to Long TimeExposure in Smode.

Speedlightrecommended.

Flash has fired atfull output andunderexposuremay haveoccurred.

In exposure modeother than A or M ,flash modeselector on theoptionalSpeedlight is notset to .

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Remedy

Focus manually.

In S mode, selectfaster shutterspeed.

In A mode, selectsmaller aperture(larger f-number).

In other exposuremodes, use NDfilter.

In S mode, selectslower shutterspeed.

In A mode, selectlarger aperture(smaller f-number).

In other exposuremodes, use Speedlight.

Set the shutterspeed or switch toM mode.

Use built-inSpeedlight.

Shoot again afterconfirming focusdistance, apertureor flash shootingdistance range.

Set theSpeedlights flashmode selector to or switchexposure mode to

A or M .

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LCD panel Viewfinder

blinks blinks

O appears

O blinks

blinks blinks( appears ( appears

without blinking without blinkingin M mode) in M mode)

and T blink and appears blinks

T blinksand appears

T blinks

and T blink

Cause

CPU Nikkor lens(other than G-type) isnot set to itsminimum aperture.

Batteries arenearingexhaustion.

Batteries are justabout exhausted.

Non-CPU lens isattached or lens isnot attached.

Film is notcorrectly

positioned. Non-DX-coded

film is loaded.

An exposed filmremains in the filmcartridge chamber.

Battery power islow or temperatureis too low torewind film.

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Remedy

Set lens tominimum aperture.

Have fresh onesready.

Turn the power offand replacebatteries with newones.

Attach CPU lens(except IX-Nikkor)correctly. (Or setthe exposuremode to Manual.)

Reload film.

Load DX-codedfilm.

Remove filmcartridge.

Turn the power offand replacebatteries with newones. Then, turnthe power on andrewind film again.

In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F60/F60 Dcameras microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh properlyinstalled batteries. For the same reason, film may not advance properly. In each

of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it onagain, or remove batteries and install them again.

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