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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    . • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • The SDHC logo is a trademark. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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    Introduction First Steps Basic Photography a, b, c, and d Modes Changing Shooting Settings More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Menu Guide Optional Accessories Maximizing the Life of the Camera Technical Notes i
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    Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of
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    burns or fire. to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to No part of the manuals included with this product • Nikon will not be held technician for help. instructions, may cause harmful reception, which can be determined D60 by turning the equipment off and
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    expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital
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    Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii Notices...iii Introduction 1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Getting to Know the Camera...4 Camera Body...4 The Mode Dial ...6 The Power Switch ...6 The Viewfinder Display ...7 The Shooting Information Display ...8 The Command
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    ...54 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ...55 Focus...57 Focus Mode...57 AF-Area Mode...58 Focus Point Selection...59 Focus Lock ...60 Manual Focus...61 Exposure...62 Metering...62 Autoexposure Lock ...63 Using the Built-in Flash ...64 Changing the Flash Mode...65 Exposure Compensation ...67 Flash
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    ...89 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 90 Viewing Photographs on TV...92 Menu Guide 93 Using Camera Menus...94 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 96 Delete...96 Playback Folder...97 102 White Balance ...103 Fine-Tuning White Balance ...104 Preset Manual ...105 Noise Reduction ...108 vii
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    Table of Contents Custom Settings ...109 R Reset ...110 01 Beep ...110 06 No Memory Card?...110 07 Image Review...111 09 AF-assist ...111 10 ISO Auto...111 11 F/G Button...112 12 AE-L/AF-L ...113 13 AE Lock...113 14 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash Unit...113 15 Auto off Timers...114 16 Self-Timer...
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    Table of Contents Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 129 Creating Retouched Copies...130 Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame Playback 131 Quick Retouch ...132 D-Lighting ...132 Red-Eye Correction...133 Trim...134 Monochrome ...134 Filter Effects ...135 Small Picture ...136 Image
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    Table of Contents Technical Notes 167 Troubleshooting...167 Display ...167 Shooting...168 Playback...170 Others ...171 Camera Error Messages and Displays with the Built-in Flash 179 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range ...179 Specifications...180 Supported Standards ...186 Index ...187 x
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    Nikon D60 digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual that more A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. This icon marks settings that can be E adjusted
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    users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up .com/ Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://
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    reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort was made to ensure that the information
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    camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 9 6 78 5 4 3 2 10 11 12 13 1 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 1 Infrared receiver 56 2 Power switch 6 3 Shutter-release button 13 A (exposure
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    Getting to Know the Camera Introduction 21 2 1 20 19 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 18 17 16 15 12 13 14 1 Rubber Eyecup DK-20 56 2 Viewfinder eyepiece 7, 26 3 Eye sensor 32, 123 4 Diopter adjustment control 26 H (AE-L/AF-L) button 63, 113 5 I (protect) button 78 6 Command dial 10 7 Eyelet
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    these modes for full control over camera settings. a - Programmed auto: A 41 b - Shutter-priority auto: A 42 c - Aperture-priority auto: A 43 d - Manual: A 44 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene
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    The Viewfinder Display Getting to Know the Camera Introduction 1 23 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Actual display varies with current shooting mode and camera settings. 15 16 1 Focus points 26, 30, 58, 59, 60 Number of exposures remaining...... 28, 178 2 Focus indicator 32, 61 Focus
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    Getting to Know the Camera The Shooting Information Display When the camera is turned on, the Shooting information display will be shown in the monitor. Shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, and number of exposures remaining, as well as the settings currently applied, can be
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    when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 29 14 Metering mode 62 25 Optimize image indicator 101 26 ISO auto indicator 53, 112 Manual flash control indicator 113 27 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 153 28 Date imprint indicator 115 D The Shutter-Speed and Aperture
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    Introduction Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dial Rotate the command dial alone or use the command dial with other buttons to adjust the following settings. Changes to shooting settings can be viewed in the viewfinder and the monitor's Shooting information display as settings are adjusted.
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    Introduction Choose a flash mode (e, g, i, k, l, a, b, c and d modes; A 65). Set flash compensation (a, b, c and d modes; A 68). Getting to Know the Camera Flash mode + Set Flash compensation + + Set Active D-Lighting (A 69) Release mode (A 54) (Set to single frame, continuous, self-timer,
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    Getting to Know the Camera Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations. With Shooting (Only when the dynamic area or single point option is selected for AF-area mode; A 58) Select focus point (A 59) Introduction With Quick Settings Display Move highlight up or right
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    selector up or down. A blinking F icon in the monitor or a blinking L (warning indicator) in the viewfinder indicates that help on an error or other problem can be viewed in the monitor by pressing M (N). Optimize image Choose how pictures will be processed according to the type of subject and how
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    Introduction Getting to Know the Camera The Camera Strap AN-DC1 Attach the camera strap as shown below (two eyelets). 14
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    First Steps This chapter explains the procedures necessary to prepare for shooting, including charging and inserting the battery, instructions for mounting lenses, setting the date and time, using memory cards. 7.4V 1E0N0-0ELm9Ah A 16 World time Date YMD 2008 04 01 HMS 12 00
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    Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 The EN-EL9 is for use with the D60. Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal Terminal cover 1 Charge the battery. 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery. Terminal cover 1.2 Connect the
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    . B The Battery and Charger • Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 164-166 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During
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    clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). C Lenses for Autofocus Autofocus with this camera is supported only by AF-S and AF-I lenses. AF-S and AF-I lenses are equipped with an autofocus motor. Autofocus is
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    in the same manner, but it is not equipped with the vibration reduction (VR) function. When using the other lenses, refer to the User's Manual provided with the lens. 1 Lens cap 2 Focus ring 61 3 Zoom ring 30 4 Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch* ........20 5 A-M mode switch 18, 61 6 CPU contacts
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    Panning is also supported. * Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus and manual focusing, as well as precise framing of 1.5 times that of the D60. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D60 in 35mm format can be calculated
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    Setting Display Language, Date and Time The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in step 1 will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. No photographs can be taken until the camera clock has been set. 1
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    First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time 2 Highlight D and press the multi selector right to highlight World time. World time screen is displayed. SETUP MENU CSM /Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness 3
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    First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera records photographs on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). See "Approved Memory Cards" (A 158) for details. Inserting Memory Cards 1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
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    Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted in the camera before first use. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all photographs and other data they may contain. Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied to another storage device before
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    7 Highlight Yes. 8 Format card. Do not turn camera off or open the battery-chamber cover or memory card slot cover until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed. Inserting Memory Cards Format memory card All pictures on memory card will be deleted. OK? No Yes Format memory card All
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    First Steps Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment) Photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewfinder is in clear focus. The viewfinder can be focused by removing the lens cap and sliding the diopter adjustment control up and down until
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    Basic Photography This chapter explains basic operations, from shooting to playback, in four steps when the mode dial is set to e (auto). It also covers Digital Vari-Programs, in which simplify shooting for particular scenes. As the four basic steps described here apply to all forms of shooting and
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    "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) This section uses shooting in e (auto) mode to explain basic procedures. e (auto) mode is an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Step 1 Turn the Camera On and
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    Basic Photography "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) C Image Sensor Cleaning Each time the camera is turned on or off, the function that removes dirt or dust from the low-pass filter, which protects the image sensor, is activated (A 162). Choose whether cleaning is performed
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    the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. 2 Frame a photograph in the viewfinder. Focus point When looking
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    Basic Photography "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) C Diopter Adjustment For more information on adjusting viewfinder focus, see "Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment)" (A 26). C Exposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-Off This camera is equipped with exposure meters, which
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    "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will automatically select the focus point containing the main subject closest to the camera and focus on this subject. When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound,
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    Basic Photography "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) C Shutter-Release Button For more information on the two-stage shutter-release button, see "The Shutter-Release Button" (A 13). C Beep • When Focus mode (A 57) is set to Continuous-servo AF, or if the subject is judged to be moving in
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    Basic Photography "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) Step 4 Viewing Photographs/Deleting Photographs Viewing Photographs While shooting information is displayed or the monitor is off after shooting, press P to display the most recent photograph in the monitor. Additional photographs can
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    C Full-Frame Playback Option Use Zoom in on K photograph View thumbnails M Retouch photograph Q "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode) Description Zoom in on current photograph (A 77). View multiple photographs (A 76). Create retouched copy of current photograph (A 129). Exit to
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    Shooting Particular Scenes Digital Vari-Programs offer the following shooting modes, in addition to e (auto) mode. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as easy as rotating the mode dial. Mode dial f g h i j k l Mode Auto (
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    Shooting Particular Scenes h Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main subject; the built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. i Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly
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    displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (A 61) or use focus lock (A 60) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. There is little or
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    the procedures for shooting in Programmed auto (a) mode, Shutter-priority auto (b) mode, Aperture-priority auto (c) mode, and Manual (d) mode. These modes allow for manual adjustment of shutter speed and/or aperture settings, and offer control over a variety of advances settings, including white
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    43) User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. d Manual (A 44) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "bulb" for long time-exposures. Shutter Speed and Aperture The
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    Shooting in a Mode (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. 1 Rotate
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    a, b, c, and d Modes Shooting in b Mode (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, high shutter
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    Shooting in c Mode (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto mode, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background
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    a, b, c, and d Modes Shooting in d Mode (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. This mode can also be used for longer exposures, with which the shutter can be held
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    Shooting in d Mode (Manual) D Electronic Analog Exposure Display If a CPU lens (A 146) is attached and a shutter speed other than "Bulb" (A 46) is selected, the electronic analog exposure displays in
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    b, c, and d Modes Shooting in d Mode (Manual) Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "Bulb" and shutter can remain open for up to 30 minutes without holding down the shutterrelease button. Follow the instructions below to take pictures at a shutter speed of "Time". 1 Set shutter speed to "Bulb"
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    Changing Shooting Settings This chapter explains the application and adjustment of camera functions, to suit shooting conditions and personal intent, using the Quick settings display. Note that some functions are not available in some shooting modes. • Most of the functions explained in this chapter
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    The Quick Settings Display Switch the display in the monitor to the Quick settings display to change shooting settings. When the Shooting information display (A 8) is shown, press K (L) to switch to the Quick settings display. Each time K (L) is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
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    at the selected setting are also shown in the Quick settings display while image quality or size options are displayed. Use the display only as a guide. Typical file sizes are listed in "Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size" (A 178). Move OK 49
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    Image Quality and Size Image Quality Select Image quality from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). The camera supports the following image quality options (the first four are listed in descending order by image quality and file size). Option U V V (default setting) W X Format
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    menu to print photographs from most professional print services, or via direct USB connection to a separately; A 156) or ViewNX (supplied), which supports the NEF format. When photographs taken at X are the latest version of Capture NX. Nikon Message Center automatically checks for updates if
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    with subjects lit by direct sunlight. J Flash Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units. i Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies. j Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. k Preset manual Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for white balance. See
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    ISO Sensitivity Select ISO sensitivity from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to blurring. If ISO sensitivity is raised above the base setting of ISO 100, the same exposures can be achieved at faster shutter speeds,
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    photographs at up to about three frames per second while the shutter-release button is pressed. The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual focus (A 61), rotating the mode dial to b or d and selecting a shutter speed of 1/250s or faster (A 42, 44), and using defaults for all other
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    Changing Shooting Settings Releasing the Shutter C Continuous Mode When shooting conditions demand firing of the flash, continuous shooting is disabled even when b (Continuous) is selected for Release mode. Select f or change flash mode (A 65) to turn the flash off. D The Number of Shots Remaining
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    Releasing the Shutter 4 Shoot. Self-timer: Press the camera shutter-release button halfway to focus, then press it the rest of the way down to start the self-timer. The self-timer lamp will start to blink, stopping two seconds before the photograph is shot. The release mode is set to Single frame or
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    mode automatically switches from auto-servo AF to continuous-servo AF. C Manual Focus When d is selected for Focus mode in any shooting mode, is pressed halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not light in continuous-servo AF or manual focus mode, in h, or j mode, or if the center focus point is
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    the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). The D60 is equipped with three focus points (areas in which the camera to e, f, g, h, i, or l. O Dynamic area User selects focus point manually, but if subject leaves selected focus point even briefly, camera will focus based on information
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    which the main subject is not positioned at the center of the frame. 1 Highlight AF-area mode in the Quick settings display (A 48). 2 To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select P (single point) or O (dynamic area) for AF-area mode (A 58) in the Quick settings display. AF-area mode
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    Changing Shooting Settings Focus Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in the one of three focus points in the final composition. Selecting P (single point) or O (dynamic area) for AF-area mode (A 58) is
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    when the image is not in focus. Focus When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided with your lens for details
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    Changing Shooting Settings Exposure Metering Select Metering from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available when the mode dial is rotated to a, b, c, or d (matrix metering is always used
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    Exposure Autoexposure Lock If the subject is not in the metered area when center-weighted or spot metering is used, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background and the main subject may not be correctly exposed. This can be prevented by using autoexposure lock. Available in a, b,
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    Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Note that the built-in flash cannot be used, nor can the flash mode
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    Using the Built-in Flash Changing the Flash Mode Select Flash mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Change the flash output depending upon shooting conditions. The flash modes available depend upon the mode currently selected with the mode dial. e, g, i, k l Auto (
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    (A 150). In a, b, c, and d modes, flash output is controlled using flash compensation (A 68). Output of the built-in flash can be adjusted manually from Custom Setting 14 (Built-in flash; A 113). C Flash Mode Setting The default flash setting for Digital Vari-Program modes is automatically restored
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    -1 EV No exposure compensation +2 EV C Exposure Compensation in d Mode • In d mode, photographs are taken at the shutter speed and aperture manually specified, even when exposure compensation has been applied. • In d mode, the reference value shown in the electronic analog exposure display will
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    Flash Compensation Select Flash compensation from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Flash compensation (available only in a, b, c, and d modes) is used to alter flash output, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased
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    Active D-Lighting Select Active D-Lighting from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). When Active D-Lighting is enabled before shooting, the camera automatically applies Active D-Lighting compensation, which preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with
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    Changing Shooting Settings Two-Button Reset Flexible program and the camera settings that can be changed from the Quick settings display can be restored to default values by holding K and C down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The monitor turns off
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    More on Playback This chapter explains photograph playback in the camera monitor, and protection of photographs from accidental deletion. Photographs can be edited from the retouch menu (A 129) during playback and recorded as separate files. The color tone of photographs can be modified, and
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    Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Full-Frame Playback To view photographs in the monitor, press P. Photographs taken in "tall" (portrait) orientation are displayed in tall orientation as shown at right. The following operations can be performed in fullframe playback. Option Use
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    Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press the multi selector up or down to cycle through the following information. File Information Shooting Data Page 1 Shooting Data Page 2 Histogram
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    Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Shooting Data, Page 2 1 Retouch indicator 129 2 Protect status 78 3 Image optimization 101 4 ISO sensitivity1 53 White balance 52, 103 5 white balance fine tuning 104 6 Image size/image quality 50 7 Tone compensation 102 8 Sharpening 102 9 Color
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    of the image (highlights) blink. Details may be lost ("washed out") in areas of highlights that are overexposed. Use highlights as a guide when setting exposure. 1 Retouch indicator 129 2 Protect status 78 3 Highlights (indicated by flashing border) 4 Frame number/total number of images 12
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    Viewing Multiple Photographs: Thumbnail Playback To display images in "contact sheets" of four or nine images, press M in full-frame playback (A 72). The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Option Display more images per page Display fewer images per page View
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    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press K to zoom in to maximum of approximately 25× (large images), 19× (medium images) or 13× (small images) on a photograph in full-frame playback (A 72). The following operations can be performed. Option Zoom in Zoom out View other areas of image View other
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    More on Playback Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, H (I) can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using J or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected files will be deleted when
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    Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV This chapter explains connection of the camera to external devices such as computers, printers, or televisions using the supplied USB cable and the optional video cable. Photographs can be transferred to a computer for viewing, editing, and printing, or
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    be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Operating Systems Compatible with D60 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP
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    , or TV 4 Turn the camera on. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:. Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is
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    PC" will appear in the viewfinder and Shooting information display. Nikon Message Center automatically checks for updates if an Internet connection is Start Guide for details. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features
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    photographs directly from the camera (A 84). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details). If the printer supports DPOF (A 186), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) (A 90). • Take the camera memory card to
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    Printing Via Direct USB Connection JPEG photographs can be printed directly from a camera connected to a PictBridge printer (A 186). When shooting photographs for printing via direct USB connection in a, b, c, and d modes, choose Ia (sRGB) or IIIa (sRGB) for the Optimize image>Custom> Color mode
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    Connecting the Printer 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Turn the camera off. Printing Via Direct USB Connection 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn the camera on. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then
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    size No. of copies Border Time stamp Cropping Page size Press the multi selector up or down to choose page size. Only paper sizes supported by the current printer among Printer default (print at current printer settings), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, A4
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    Printing Via Direct USB Connection Time stamp Press the multi selector up or down to choose Printer default (print at current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press Q to select and return to the setup screen. Time stamp Printer
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    Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing Multiple Photographs To print multiple photographs, press O in the PictBridge playback display (A 85). The PictBridge menu shown at right will be displayed. Print select Print selected photographs. Print (DPOF) Print photographs for which a DPOF print
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    Printing Via Direct USB Connection Creating an Index Print Print "contact sheets" of small thumbnail images of all JPEG photographs. 1 Press O in the PictBridge playback display (A 85). PictBridge Print select Print (DPOF) Index print 2 Select Index print and press the multi selector right to
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    in the DPOF print order you have created for your photographs on the memory card. Note that the printer and digital print center must support the DPOF standard. 1 Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu (A 96). See "Using Camera Menus" (A 94) for more information on using the camera
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    • When Custom Setting 18 (Date imprint; A 115) is enabled, the date and time can be imprinted on photographs printed from printers that do not normally support the printing of date and time. Only the Date imprint date and time will be printed, regardless of whether or not Print set (DPOF) is
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    Viewing Photographs on TV A Video Cable EG-D100 (available separately; A 156) can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using
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    Menu Guide This chapter explains the details and specification of five camera menus. A Playback Options: The Playback Menu (A 96) Delete (A 96) Playback folder (A 97) Rotate tall (A 98)
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    photographs. A 96 A 100 A 109 A 117 A 129 The multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. See the following page for basic instructions on navigating camera menus. • Move cursor up • Increase value Return to previous menu Display sub-menu Make selection • Move cursor down • Decrease
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    Medium 2896 × 1944; 5. 6 MP Small 1936 × 1296; 2. 5 MP Image size Large 3872 × 2592; 10. 0 MP Medium 2896 × 1944; 5. 6 MP Small 1936 × 1296; 2. 5 MP 95 Menu Guide
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    currently selected for playback. If the number of photographs to be deleted is very large, some time may be needed to complete the operation. Menu Guide 96
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    selected for Folders in the setup menu are displayed during playback. All Play back photographs in all folders on the memory card. Menu Guide B Playback Folder • When a new picture is taken, Current is automatically selected even if All was previously selected. Select All again to play back
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    playback. Select Restart and press Q to restart the show or Exit and press Q to return to the playback menu. 1/6 Restart Frame interval Exit 98 Menu Guide
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    are performed for three minutes while movie is paused, playback ends and the monitor returns to the screen displayed just before playback starts. Menu Guide C Stop-Motion Movies The Stop-motion movie option cannot be selected when the memory card contains no stop- motion movie files. 99
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    options for My menu (A 119) will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option (A 118) in the setup menu. Menu Guide 100
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    rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects. F Black-and-white G Shoot in black-and-white. Custom Customize image optimization settings (A 102). Menu Guide C Optimize Image • Use a type G or D lens for best results. Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and
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    . II (Adobe RGB) Photographs taken in this mode are adapted to Adobe RGB color space, which supports a wider gamut of colors than sRGB. This option is the preferred choice for photographs that will be more purple, blues more green, and greens more yellow. Default setting is ±0. Menu Guide 102
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    that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management. • If the application supports color management, choose the Adobe RGB color space when opening photos taken . r Mercury-vapor lamps For shooting under mercury-vapor lamps. Menu Guide 103
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    color cast into an image. 1 Select a white balance option except Preset manual. Select White balance in the shooting menu, then highlight a white balance option Adjust OK Adjustment Coordinates Increase green Green (G) Menu Guide Blue (B) Amber (A) Increase magenta Magenta (M) 104
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    White balance is copied from existing photograph on memory card. Menu Guide Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Note that only one photograph can be selected at a time as the white balance source for preset manual. Be aware that each time new preset white balance data is measured by
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    will automatically be set to the measured value. Data acquired. Menu Guide If the warning shown at right is displayed, the camera was • To proceed directly to step 4 without displaying the shooting menu, select Preset manual for white balance in the Quick settings display (A 52) and press Q for
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    preset manual. Note that only one photograph can be selected at a time as a source for preset manual. manual in the shooting menu and press the multi selector right. White balance Preset manual Zoom 11 12 OK Menu Guide B Source for Preset Manual Images displayed may include those created
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    reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off while job nr is blinking in the viewfinder before processing is complete.) 108 Menu Guide
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    memory card is inserted in the camera. To display the following options, select Full for CSM/Setup menu (A 118) in the setup menu. Menu Guide 07 Image review A 111 Choose whether photographs are displayed immediately after they are taken. 08 Flash compensation1 A 68 Adjust flash level. 09 AF
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    A 116 Choose whether a scale indicating the focus distance with manual focus is displayed in the viewfinder, replacing the electronic analog . See the Appendix (A 176) for a complete list of default settings. Menu Guide 01 Beep At the default setting of On, a beep will sound when the camera
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    speed selected for this option (slower shutter speeds may be used if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected for maximum sensitivity). Menu Guide 111
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    be adjusted by pressing F/G and rotating the command dial (when Classic is selected for Info display format in the setup menu only; A 120). 112 Menu Guide
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    flash fires at the level selected in the menu shown at right. At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 13/43 (ISO 100, m/ft., 20°C/68°F). Built-in flash Manual Full power Menu Guide A E icon flashes in the viewfinder and Shooting information display when Manual is selected. 113
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    Full Is Selected; A 118) Choose the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode (A 55) from 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (default setting), or 20 s. 114 Menu Guide
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    (portrait) orientation with On selected for Auto image rotation (A 128) Menu Guide B Date Imprint 2008.04.01 2008.04.01 • Imprinted dates form Imprint and Print Set When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information, the date and
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    date counter time stamps are shown below. Two days remaining Two days elapsed Menu Guide 19 Rangefinder (Displayed When Full Is Selected; A 118) In all shooting modes except d, selecting On with manual focus mode (A 61) enabled causes the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder to
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    . Language A 123 Choose the language used for camera monitor display. Image comment A 124 Add a comment to photographs as they are taken. Menu Guide To display the following additional options, select Full for CSM/Setup menu (A 118). Folders A 125 Create or choose the folder in which new
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    in the Custom Settings (A 109) and setup menus (A 117). Other menus list all options. B Full Display all options. C My menu Display only selected options. Menu Guide 118
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    show Print set (DPOF) Stop-motion movie CSM/Setup menu My menu Done Playback menu Shooting menu Custom setting menu Setup menu Retouch menu Menu Guide 119
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    selected from Blue, Black, or Orange. When Wallpaper is selected, the font color can be selected from Dark on light or Light on dark. Menu Guide 120
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    remaining ...... 28, 178 9 Preset white balance recording indicator 106 PC mode indicator 81 Manual flash control indicator 113 10 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight 150 Electronic analog exposure 52, 103, 104 24 Image size 50 25 Image quality 50 Menu Guide 121
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    -Program (e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l) modes or a, b, c, and d modes. Note that even if On is selected, the monitor will turn off while the shutterrelease button is pressed. Menu Guide 122
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    connecting the camera to a PAL video device. Language Choose one of 15 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Language Menu Guide De German Pt En English Ru Es Spanish Sv Fi Finnish Fr French It Italian Nl Dutch Pl Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Traditional
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    this option and press the multi selector right to toggle the check mark on or off. Select Done and press Q to apply the setting. Menu Guide 124
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    manner with which new folders are named. The default folder cannot be renamed. Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card. Menu Guide C Folder Names Each folder can contain up to 999 photographs. During shooting, photographs are recorded in the highest-numbered folder for the selected
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    up position when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter that protects the camera image sensor. See "Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually" (A 162) for details. Firmware Version (Displayed When Full Is Selected; A 118) View the current camera firmware version. Firmware version X.XX X.XX Done
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    mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. 3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the white object 10 cm from lens. Focus will be set to infinity. Menu Guide If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be
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    playback (A 72) or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX (available separately; A 156). The following orientations are recorded: Menu Guide Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise In continuous mode (A 54), orientation recorded for first
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    options for My menu (A 119) will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option (A 118) in the setup menu. Menu Guide 129
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    screen cannot be applied to photographs taken with Black-and-white selected for Optimize image (A 101). • The D60 may be unable to display or retouch photographs that were created with other models of camera or that have OK Monochrome Black-and-white 9 10 11 12 Zoom 13 14 OK Menu Guide 130
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    the section for each retouch option for further details. To exit to full-frame playback without creating modified copy, press P. Menu Guide Quick retouch D-Lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects Cancel Trim Monochrome Filter effects Small picture NEF (RAW) processing Before
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    effects in the preview display. Press Q to copy the photograph and exit to full-frame playback. After D-Lighting Cancel Normal Zoom Save Menu Guide C Image Quality and Size Retouched copies are recorded at the same image quality and size settings as those of the source images. However, if
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    eye in the selected photograph, Q a copy will be created that has been processed to reduce its effects and exit to full-frame playback. Menu Guide C Image Quality and Size Retouched copies are recorded at the same image quality and size settings as those of the source images. However, if the
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    the size of the crop, the copy may be 2,560 × 1,920, 1,920 × 1,440, 1,280 × 960, 960 × 720, or 640 × 480 pixels in size (A 50). Menu Guide Monochrome Choose from Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Black-and-white Create black-and-white copies of selected photographs
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    displays as shown at right. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to modify color balance as described below. More green Menu Guide More blue More red Cancel OK More pink The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms giving the distribution
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    copies of multiple photographs. 1 Highlight Choose size. Small picture Select picture Choose size 2 Display options. Small picture Choose size Menu Guide 3 Highlight desired photograph size. Small picture Choose size 4 Make selection and the menu shown at right will be displayed. 136 Small
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    14 Set Zoom OK Small picture Select picture 9 10 11 12 13 14 Set Zoom OK Small picture Create small picture? 2 images Yes No Menu Guide B Date Imprint If the small picture option is applied to photographs on which the date has been imprinted using Custom Setting 18 (Date imprint; A 115
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    overlay image is saved at an image quality setting of U, it can be combined with another NEF (RAW) photograph to create a new overlay image. + Menu Guide 1 Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press the multi selector right. The preview dialog shown at right will be displayed with Image
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    overlay Image1 Image2 Preview Zoom Overlay Save Select Image overlay Image1 Image2 Preview Zoom Overlay Save OK Menu Guide C Image Overlay • Only RAW photographs created with the D60 can be selected for image overlay. Other images are not displayed on the selection screen. • The overlay has
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    manual option. Exposure comp.: Adjust brightness from -3 to +3 EV. Optimize image: Choose an optimize image option (A 101). Menu Guide Highlight • The D60 can only create JPEG-format copies of NEF (RAW) photographs taken with the D60. • NEF (RAW) processing>White balance>Preset manual cannot be
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    Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Stop-motion Movie Create a stop-motion movie from photographs taken with the D60 and record as a movie file. Create movie Choose the photographs for stop-motion movie and create a Zoom OK Stop-motion movie Create movie 31 32 33 Edit Save OK Menu Guide 141
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    change the rate at which the stop-motion movie is played back. Highlight Edit to return to step 5. Menu Guide B Stop-Motion Movies Photographs taken with cameras other than the D60, and copies created using the Trim and Small picture options, cannot be selected. C Playing Back Stop-Motion Movies
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    image. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold K. To exit to full-frame playback mode with the highlighted image displayed, press Q. Menu Guide 143
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    Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu 144 Menu Guide
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    D60, as well as covering handling instructions. • See our websites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the D60 B Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are
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    9 9 9 - 9 93 AI- or AI-modified NIKKOR and Nikon Series-E 11 - 99 9 - 912 - - - Non-CPU lenses10 can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus
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    is not available. 13 Can be used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D60: • AF Teleconverter TC-16A • Lenses for the 200310) C Lenses for Autofocus Autofocus with this camera is supported only by AF-S and AF-I lenses. AF-S and
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    Non-CPU lenses can be used only in d mode. Aperture can be confirmed and adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring. Exposure meters do not function. Flash photography in i-TTL mode is not supported. C Notes on AF-Assist Illuminator The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft
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    Compatible Lenses B The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18mm to 300mm (A 66). The flash may be unable to light the entire subject and restrictions on focal length and shooting distance may apply with the following lenses. Lens AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G
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    400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights, the D60 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)*, which offers a number 90° above the horizontal for bounce-flash photography. Nikon Speedlight SB-800 • The SB-800 is a high-performance flash unit with a guide number of 38/125 (at the 35mm zoom-
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    variety of functions. Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a guide number of 10/ sensitivity, multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately 1.4). For example, when the SB-400 is used with the D60 at a sensitivity setting
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    digital SLR 9 9 9 ----- AA Auto aperture2 - 95 - 96 96 96 - - A Non-TTL auto - 95 - 96 - 96 - - GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash AF-assist for multi-area AF2 -9 94 9 -9 -9 Flash Color Information Communication 9 9 REAR Rear-curtain sync 9 9 L Red
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    Speedlight SB-80DX, SB-28DX Flash mode A Non-TTL auto 9 M Manual 9 O Repeating flash 9 REAR Rear-curtain sync4 9 SB-50DX1 SB-28, Vari-Program modes. 2 When mounted on D60, flash mode is automatically set to Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service
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    details. If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D60 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. The shutter will
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    -in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; other filters may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D60 cannot be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the EL9 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. 155 Optional Accessories
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    available separately) to connect the AC adapter to the D60. The AC Adapter EH-5 can be used in Capture NX: A complete photo editing package offering support for RAW images, as well as a variety sure to update to the latest version.* * Nikon Message Center automatically check for updates if an
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    2 covers. 2 Insert the Power Connector EP-5 into the battery chamber as shown at right, making sure the "+" and "-" terminals are in the correct orientation. 3 Guide the power cord into the opening left by the power connector cover and close the battery-chamber cover. 4 Connect the AC Adapter EH-5a
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    memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D60. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2GB cards. 2 SDHC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or
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    from the monitor from entering your eyes or mouth. B Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D60 is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that it
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    . If dust cannot be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (A 162) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to
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    Cleaning at Startup/Shutdown 1 Select Clean at. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in step 2 of "Cleaning from the Setup Menu Option" (A 160). Highlight Clean at and press the multi selector right. 2 Select an option. Highlight one of the following options and press Q. G Startup The
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    Manually If image sensor cleaning (A 160) is unable to completely remove dirt or dust from the filter, you can clean the filter as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikonauthorized service
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    cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D60
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    other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. See "Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually" (A 162) for information about cleaning the low-pass filter. 164
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    Maximizing the Life of the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag
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    Maximizing the Life of the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions The Battery Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth before use. After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover.
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    Technical Notes Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display Problem Solution A Viewfinder is out
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    Troubleshooting Shooting All shooting modes Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn on. Delete files or area shown in viewfinder. Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95%. • Manual focus selected: if AF-S or AF-I lens is attached, choose Image in viewfinder
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution A Randomly-spaced bright pixels ("noise") appears in dial rotated to h or j: select another mode. • AF-assist lamp does not light for manual focus, continuous- servo autofocus, or when focus mode automatically switches from auto-servo AF to continuous-servo
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution A Reddish areas appear in photos. Reddish areas may too bright. 105 Image cannot be selected as source for Image was not created with D60. 107 preset manual. Inconsistent results with a series of photographs. Select Custom in Optimize image and choose
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in "wide" (landscape) 78 25 97 111 130 25, 28 140 80, 83 92, 123 82 51, 156 156 Others Problem Solution A Date of recording is not correct. Set camera clock. 21 Cannot select some items displayed in
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    of low-pass filter and turn camera off immediately. 162 Set camera clock. 21 Insert memory card. Subject is not in focus. Recompose or focus manually. Slide card write-protect switch to "write" position. 23-24 61 23 Technical Notes D Help A blinking F is displayed in the monitor or a blinking
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    -approved card. • Card may be damaged. Format memory card again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. • If this message is displayed when creating a new folder, delete unwanted files. • Insert new memory card. 158 23-24, 34, 96 23 Format memory
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    • Insert another memory card. • Set Playback folder to All. 23 97 FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN IMAGE DATA. • Image files edited on a computer do not - support DCF (The Design Rule for Camera File Systems) and cannot be played back. - • Image file is damaged. CHECK PRINTER. Insert new ink or toner
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    again. Initialization error. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Viewfinder Solution err (blinks) Press shutter-release button again. If error persists, consult with Nikon-authorized service representative. err Contact Nikon-authorized service (blinks) representative. A 32-33
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    Appendix Available Settings and Defaults The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R (Reset). Custom settings e f g h i j k l a b c d 01 Beep 02 Focus mode1 On AF-A (Set to MF with some lenses) 03 AF-area mode1, 2 04 Release mode1 05 Metering1 Closest subject Dynamic Single area
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    Appendix Shooting menu Optimize image Image quality1 Image size1 White balance1 ISO sensitivity1 Noise reduction Active D-Lighting1 ef g h i j k l a b c d - Normal JPEG normal Large Auto (fixed) Auto Auto 100 Off Off Setup menu ef g h i j k l a b c d CSM/Setup menu Simple Info
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    Appendix Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following table shows the approximate number of photographs that can be recorded on a 1GB memory card at different image quality and size settings1. All figures are approximate; actual file size and memory card capacity may vary with scene
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    Appendix Flash Control Flash output is adjusted using one of the following systems when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash or optional SB-400, SB-800, or SB-600 Speedlights. i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR Flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the
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    Specifications Nikon D60 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels 10.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15.8 mm CCD sensor
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    and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported • Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus. • Non-Type G Up to 3 fps (by selecting Manual focus mode, rotating the mode dial to Shutter-priority auto or Manual mode, selecting a shutter speed of 1/
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    ISO 1600. Can be selected from On (auto) or Off Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 3 • Guide Number of 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) or 13/43 in manual mode Supported flash units include SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX, and SB-28DX • Range-priority manual
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    Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) • Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and Nikon Creative Lighting System compatible Speedlight • Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800, or SU-800 as commander Sync
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    Specifications Quick Charger MH-23 Rated input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) Rated output DC 8.4 V, 0.9 A Supported batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Charging time Approx. 90 minutes when battery is fully discharged Operating temperature 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Dimensions (W× H × D)
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    minimum aperture available when these lenses are used with the D60 is f/36. C Specifications Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result
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    is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D60 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal
  • Nikon 9670 | D60 User's Manual - Page 199
    Index Symbols e (auto) 28 f Auto (flash off) 36 g Portrait 36 h Landscape 37 i Child 37 j Sports 37 k Close up 37 l Night portrait 37 a 41 b 42 c 43 d 44 A (exposure compensation) button 4, 67, 68 B (aperture) button 4, 44 C (Active D-Lighting) button 4, 69, 70 D (flash mode) button 4, 64, 65, 68 E
  • Nikon 9670 | D60 User's Manual - Page 200
    126 Filter 155 Filter effects 135 Firmware version 126 Flash control 179 188 manual 113 mode 65 optional unit 113 range 149, 179 rear curtain sync 65 59, 60 Focus mode 9 auto-servo AF 57 continuous-servo AF 57 manual 38, 57, 61 single-servo AF 57 Focus point display 9, 26, 30, 58, 59
  • Nikon 9670 | D60 User's Manual - Page 201
    release button 4, 19 Long time-exposures 46 Low-pass filter 160, 162 M Manual 44 Manual flash control indicator 9 Max. sensitivity 111 Memory capacity 7, 9, 28, 55, 12 N NDF 51 NEF 51 NEF (RAW) 51 NEF (RAW) processing 140 Nikon Transfer 80 No memory card? 110 No. of copies 86 Noise reduction 108 O
  • Nikon 9670 | D60 User's Manual - Page 202
    . 103 Warning indicator 7, 13, 172 White balance 52, 103 cloudy 52 direct sunlight 52 fine-tuning 104 flash 52 fluorescent 52 incandescent 52 mode 9 preset manual 52 shade 52 White fluorescent 103 World time 21 Write protect switch 25 Z Zoom ring 30
  • Nikon 9670 | D60 User's Manual - Page 203
    Index 191 Technical Notes
  • Nikon 9670 | D60 User's Manual - Page 204
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