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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 then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not or child Placing the camera strap around the neck
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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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    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. has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited
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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 Dial ...
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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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    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 Rotate 102 White Balance ...103 Fine-Tuning White Balance ...104 Preset Manual ...105 Noise Reduction ...108 vii
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    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 ...114 17 Remote on Duration ...115 18 Date Imprint...115 19 Rangefinder...116 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu 117 CSM/Setup Menu ...118 Choosing Menu Items for My
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    Flash Units (Speedlights 150 Other Accessories...155 Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter 157 Approved Memory Cards ...158 Maximizing the Life of the Camera 159 Caring for the Camera ...159 Storage...159 Cleaning ...159 Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter...160 Caring for the
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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 172 Appendix...176 Available Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range ...179 Specifications...180 Supported Standards ...186 Index ...187 x
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    Thank you for your purchase of a 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 thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions
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    Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
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    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 data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
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    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 compensation
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    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 for camera strap 14 8 Multi selector 12 9 Memory card slot cover 23 10 J (delete) button 34, 96 11 Memory card access lamp 23 Power connector
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    with the indicator. Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select 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
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    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 point display 26, 30,
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    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,
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    and shooting conditions. The information included above may vary with current camera settings. 1 Shooting mode 6 15 AF-area mode 58 2 25 Optimize image indicator 101 26 ISO auto indicator 53, 112 Manual flash control indicator 113 27 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight
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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
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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
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    Introduction Getting to Know the Camera The Shutter-Release Button The camera is equipped with a two-stage 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
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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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    the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off before removing the battery. 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
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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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    lens is equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Refer to the User's Manual provided with the lens for details. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button
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    is also supported. * Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. manual focusing, as well as precise framing of the subject, are simplified because camera 35mm camera is Lens approximately 1.5 times that of the D60. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D60 in 35mm
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    2008 04 01 HM S 12 00 00 Set OK Reset the Clock Use the World time option in the setup menu to reset the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on and press O. Menu screen is displayed in the monitor. If menu item is already highlighted, press the multi selector left to highlight
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    one hour. Turn Daylight saving time off (default setting) when daylight saving time ends. World time Daylight saving time Off On C The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted, or the optional AC Adapter EH-5a with
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    (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. 2 Slide the memory card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Front The
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    other data they may contain. Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied to another storage device before formatting the card. 1 Turn camera on. First Steps 2 Display menus. If menu item is already highlighted, press the multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu in yellow
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    Format memory card All pictures on memory card will Formattbinegdmeletmeodr.yOcKa?rd. No Yes First Steps B Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before first use. • Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during
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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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    . Looking through the viewfinder turns the monitor off and the viewfinder display will light. 2 Rotate the Mode Dial to e (Auto) Mode. The camera enters e (auto) mode. Basic Photography 3 Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the Shooting information display in the monitor (A 29
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    dirt or dust from the low-pass filter, which protects the image sensor, is activated (A 162). Choose whether cleaning is performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off from the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (A 126). C Battery Level Monitor U V W W (blinks) Viewfinder
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    " Photography (e (Auto) Mode) Step 2 Frame a Photograph 1 Hold the camera as shown. Holding the Camera Hold 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
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    whenever the monitor is on with operations other than shooting, such as playback and when navigating camera menus (Playback/menus), or with image review immediately after a photograph is shot (Image review). However, exposure meters turn off when the monitor turns off, as specified with the auto off
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    the shot and press the shutterrelease button halfway to try focusing again. When shooting the subject with which autofocus does not perform well (A 38), the camera may be unable to focus on the subject using autofocus. The number of exposures that can be recorded in the memory buffer (A 55) is shown
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    in which the shutter is released (Release mode; A 54), the manner in which the camera focuses (A 57), ISO sensitivity (A 53), and Active D-Lighting (A 69). D Image Review Custom Setting 07 (Image review: A 111) can be set so that photographs are not automatically displayed in the monitor after
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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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    off. Use where flash photography is prohibited, to photograph infants without using the flash, or to capture natural lighting under low light. The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main subject; the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when lighting is
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    -in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically. k Close Up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus point; a different focus point can be selected by pressing the multi selector left or right
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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) ). The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). The subject is dominated
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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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    to freeze or blur motion. c Aperture-priority auto (A 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
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    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 the mode dial to a. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. a, b, c, and d Modes D Flexible Program In
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    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 speeds
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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
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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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    Manual) Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of "Bulb" and "Time" can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. To prevent blurring caused by camera down the shutterrelease button. Follow the instructions below to take pictures at a shutter
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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
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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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    option in the retouch menu to print photographs from most professional print services, or via direct USB connection to a printer. NEF (RAW) A 156) or ViewNX (supplied), which supports the NEF format. When photographs taken at X are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed
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    h, i, j, k, and l modes). K Auto (default setting) Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most situations. f Incandescent Use 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
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    setting), 100-1600, Hi 1 100 (default setting)-1600, Hi 1 Digital Vari-Program modes also offer an Auto setting that allows the camera to automatically raise sensitivity when lighting is poor or lower sensitivity when lighting is bright. Changing Shooting Settings B High Sensitivity Setting of Hi
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    shutter-release button is pressed. b Continuous (burst mode) A 54 Camera records 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
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    Remote Control Modes The self-timer or optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 can be used for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Highlight Release mode in the Quick settings display (A 48) and select one of the following release modes
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    less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3. In delayed remote mode, the Self-Timer The self-timer mode is turned off when the camera is turned off. Single-frame or continuous release mode is automatically restored
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    the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c Continuous-servo AF For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. d Manual focus User focuses manually (A 61). B Continuous-Servo AF Priority is given to shutter response, meaning that shutter
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    D60 is equipped with three focus points (areas in which the camera focuses). Choose how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode. N Closest subject Camera area User selects focus point manually, but if subject leaves selected focus point even briefly, camera will focus based on information from
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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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    locked. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject on which focus was locked does not change. Focus Lock using H Focus can also be locked by pressing H instead of holding the
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    select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (R) on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting
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    the setting (A 48). The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available when the mode j, k, l modes). p Matrix (default setting) Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution
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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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    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 restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off. D Rear-Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the
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    ). Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making photographs brighter or darker. It is available in a, b, and c d mode, photographs are taken at the shutter speed and aperture manually specified, even when exposure compensation has been applied. • In
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    in the Shooting information display. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0.0. Flash exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-400, SB-800, SB-600 (A 150), and SU-800 flash units (A 150
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    Active D-Lighting • Additional time is required to record images when Active D-Lighting is on. • When Active D-Lighting is enabled, the camera evaluates various aspects of the scene and applies the appropriate processing. Exposure is first reduced with shooting, and then highlights, shadows, and mid
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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
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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
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    tall in the setup menu (A 98). For more information about choosing whether to display photographs as they are taken, see Custom Setting 07 (Image review; A 111). For more information about choosing how long the monitor remains on before turning off 72 automatically to reduce the drain on the battery
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    of recording 21 8 Time of recording 21 9 Image size 50 12 3 4 6 7 85 9 Shooting Data, Page 1 1 Retouch indicator 129 2 Protect status 78 3 Camera name 4 Metering method 62 5 Shutter speed 40-46 6 Aperture 40-46 7 Exposure mode 6 8 Exposure compensation 67 9 Focal length 19 10 Flash
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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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    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 ( exposure. * Note that camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. 75
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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
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    the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and ViewNX for viewing the transferred photographs, must 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
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    using the supplied USB cable. Connecting to a Computer, Printer, 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
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    the computer. Refer to the Quick 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 of the memory card. • Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the Found
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    to a printer and print JPEG 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
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    image>Custom> Color mode option (A 102) in the shooting menu. Shoot Select photographs for printing using Print set (DPOF) (A 90) Connect camera to printer (A 85) Print photographs one at a time (A 86) Print multiple photographs (A 88) Create index prints (A 89) Disconnect USB cable Connecting
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    on. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the PictBridge playback display will be shown 2. 1 2 Setup Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV B Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that the connectors
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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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    upon the Cropping setting, the date printed may extend beyond the edge of the paper. B Printing Error If an error occurs during printing, the camera will display the dialog shown at right. After checking the printer, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press Q to resume
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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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    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 menus. Highlight Select / set. Print set (DPOF) Select / set Deselect all
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    Printing the Current Print Order When the Camera is Connected to a PictBridge Printer 1 Connect the camera to a printer (A 83). Press 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
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    force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. B Video Mode Be sure that the camera's video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The 92 video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu>Video
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    Menu Guide This chapter explains the details and specification of five camera menus. A Playback Options: The Playback Menu 58) 04 Release mode (A 54) 05 Metering (A 62) 06 No memory card? (A 110) 07 Image review (A 111) 08 Flash compensation (A 68) 09 AF-assist (A 111) 10 ISO auto (A 111) 11 F/G
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    Using Camera Menus To view the menus, press O. A list of menu options for 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
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    to exit the menus and return to shooting mode. The monitor will turn off. Using Camera Menus SETUP MENU CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info 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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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. See "Using Camera Menus" (A 94) for more information on using the menus. PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder Rotate tall 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 Menu Rotate Tall Select On to rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) photographs for display in the camera monitor. Default setting is On. Photographs taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (A 128) in 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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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options. See "Using Camera Menus" (A 94) for more information on using the menus. SHOOTING MENU Optimize image Image quality Image 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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    defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; A 156). See the documentation provided with Camera Control Pro 2 for in this mode are adapted to Adobe RGB color space, which supports a wider gamut of colors than sRGB. This option is the preferred ±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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    is measured directly by camera. Use photo White balance is copied from existing photograph on memory card. Menu Guide Measuring a Value for white balance source for preset manual. Be aware that each time new preset white balance data is measured by the camera, existing preset data is overwritten
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    measured value. Data acquired. Menu Guide If the warning shown at right is displayed, the camera was unable to measure white balance. • 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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    menu. White balance Select image 7 8 9 10 Zoom 11 12 OK White balance Select image 7 8 9 10 Zoom 11 12 OK Menu Guide B Source for Preset Manual Images displayed may include those created with other cameras, but only photographs created with D60 can be used as source for preset
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    the memory buffer will drop. (At shutter speeds of eight seconds or slower, job nr will blink at the bottom of the viewfinder for a period of time approximately can be taken when job nr is no longer displayed. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off while job nr is blinking
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    or disable the shutter-release button when no 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
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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 a complete list of default settings. Menu Guide 01 Beep At the default setting of On, a beep will sound when the camera focuses in autofocus mode (when j is
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    Custom Settings 07 Image Review (Displayed When Full Is Selected; A . 10 ISO Auto (Displayed When Full Is Selected; A 118) Choose whether the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity when optimal exposure cannot be achieved at ISO sensitivity selected by 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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    s, 1 min., or 10 min. Image review: Choose how long photographs are displayed in the Custom Setting 07 (Image review; A 111), the monitor and timers>Custom>Image review. When a off automatically when the camera is powered by an not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer (A
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    Selected; A 118) Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote with On selected for Auto image rotation (A 128) Menu Guide B Date Imprint 2008.04.01 2008.04.01 • Set When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information,
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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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    settings necessary for connection to television. 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
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    Off option in Capture NX (available separately). Auto image rotation A 128 Choose whether to record camera orientation with new photographs. Only selected options for My menu (A 119) will be displayed if My . B Full Display all options. C My menu Display only selected options. Menu Guide 118
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    Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Choosing Menu Items for My Menu 1 Highlight My menu and press the multi selector right. A list of menu names will 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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    Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Info Display Format Choose one of the following Shooting information display (A 8) formats for Digital VariProgram (e, f, g, h, j, i, k, and l) modes and Wallpaper is selected, the font color can be selected from Dark on light or Light on dark. Menu Guide 120
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    Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Classic The information displayed in Classic 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 50 25 Image quality 50 Menu Guide 121
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    select the highlighted photograph and return to the setup menu. The camera will record the new wallpaper and use it in the shooting display button is released. If Custom Setting 7 (Image review) is off, shooting information will also be while the shutterrelease button is pressed. Menu Guide 122
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    to an NTSC television or VCR. Choose PAL when 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
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    Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Image Comment Create a comment beforehand and attach it to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in 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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    is deleted using the Delete option, or a different memory card inserted in the camera, that folder will continue to be displayed as the current folder. If a renamed. Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card. Menu Guide C Folder Names Each folder can contain up to 999 photographs. During
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    Selected; A 118) Choose how the camera names files. Off (default setting) File in the camera. Clean Image Sensor (Displayed When Full Is Selected; A 118) The camera automatically pass filter that protects the camera image sensor. See "Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually" (A 162) for details
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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 Focus will be set to infinity. Menu Guide If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire image dust off
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    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 shot applies to all
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    options. Quick retouch D-Lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects Small picture See "Using Camera Menus" (A 94) for more information on using the menus. Quick retouch A 132 Create retouched selected for the CSM/Setup menu option (A 118) in the setup menu. Menu Guide 129
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    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 been modified using a computer or other device. 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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    in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. The camera automatically creates copies in which dark or backlit subjects are 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
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    using the flash. Cancel Zoom Save No copy will be created if the camera is unable to detect red eye. Confirm the effects of red-eye 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
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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 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered
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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 (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point (A 62). 4 The camera's exposure metering is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus
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    8D. See teleconverter manual for details. 15 Hold the camera in "tall" Camera Holder PA-4. B Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D60 Lenses for Autofocus Autofocus with this camera is supported only by AF-S and AF-I
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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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    supported, including Flash Color Information Communication, with which flash output color temperature information is automatically transmitted to the camera for use in tuning white balance to achieve optimal results. Nikon Speedlight SB-400 • The SB-400 is a high-performance flash unit with a guide
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    front of the camera lens using the SX-1 Attachment Ring for remote control and close-up i-TTL photography. Nikon Wireless Speedlight 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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    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 TTL fill-flash for digital SLR is applied. 4 Can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu (A 113). 5 Select flash mode from the Speedlight's
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    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 modes. 2 When mounted on D60, flash mode is automatically set camera or flash. Before using a 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
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    in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is in portrait orientation. When the Right-angle Viewing -interchange. Use Nikon filters; other filters may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D60 cannot be used Nikon service representatives. 155 Optional Accessories
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    EH-5a to power the camera for extended periods. The Power Connector EP-5 is required (available separately) to connect the AC adapter to the D60. The AC Adapter EH Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera from a computer and save photographs to disk. Be sure to update to the latest version.* * Nikon
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    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- -5 DC in connector 4. When the camera is powered by the AC adapter, the battery-level indicator in the monitor will show
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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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    Filter Cleaning (Clean Image Sensor) The image sensor that acts as the camera's photograph element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (A 162) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed
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    (default setting) The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and shutdown. J Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. Caring for the Camera Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at Clean image sensor Clean at Startup Shutdown Startup and shutdown Cleaning off Maximizing the Life of
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    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 personnel. To prevent the camera from powering off while the mirror is raised, use a fully-charged battery or an optional
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    removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 7 Turn the camera off. D60, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera
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    any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed lens carefully. See "Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually" (A 162) for information about cleaning the low-pass filter. 164
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    loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the
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    . Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as to flame or excessive heat. • After removing the battery from the camera, replace the terminal cover. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please
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    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 Custom Setting 07 (Image review), 123 111 the
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    Troubleshooting Shooting All shooting modes Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn on. Delete files or folders. • Memory card is full, locked, or not inserted. Shutter release is disabled. • Flash is charging. • Camera is not in focus. • CPU lens with aperture ring attached without
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    Troubleshooting Problem select another mode. • AF-assist lamp does not light for manual focus, continuous- servo autofocus, or when focus mode automatically switches a, b, c, and d modes Problem Shutter release is disabled. Solution • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to d. A 44,
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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) orientation. • Select On for Rotate tall. • Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation. • Camera after shooting. Select On for Image review in Custom Settings menu. Cannot
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    ) IwewJ A (blinks) Cha (blinks) End cleaning or inspection 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
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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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    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 cartridge in printer. If
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    Camera Error Messages and Displays Message Error. Press shutter release button 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
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    05 Metering1 Closest subject Dynamic Single area point Single frame Matrix (fixed) Closest subject Matrix 06 No memory card? Release locked 07 Image review 08 Flash compensation1 On - 0.0 09 AF-assist On Off (fixed) On Off (fixed) On 10 ISO auto 11 F/G button - Off Self-timer
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    70). 2 Reset when the mode dial is rotated to new setting. 3 Reset when the camera is turned off. 4 AE lock is not recommended as matrix metering is applied and AE Auto (reset when the mode dial is rotated to new setting or the camera is turned off). 2 Built-in flash does not fire, fill flash with
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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
  • Nikon D60 Body Only Black & Gold | D60 User's Manual - Page 192
    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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    stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). Technical Notes 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
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    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 after six shots, the monitor is turned on for five seconds and the camera not touched for six seconds after the monitor turns off; the cycle is
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    (extension from the in.) (extension from the camera's camera's lens-mount flange) lens-mount flange) Weight 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
  • Nikon D60 Body Only Black & Gold | D60 User's Manual - Page 198
    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 color reproduction when the
  • Nikon D60 Body Only Black & Gold | D60 User's Manual - Page 199
    -in flash 4, 33, 64, 113 Bulb 46 Technical Notes 13, 76 N (help) button 5, 13 O (menu) button 5, 94 P (playback) button 5, 34, 72 A (reset) button 4, 5, 70 C Camera Control Pro 2 82, 156 Capture NX 127, 156 CHARGE lamp 17 Clean image sensor 126, 160 A Closest subject 58 AC adapter 156, 157
  • Nikon D60 Body Only Black & Gold | D60 User's Manual - Page 200
    7, 9 Eye sensor 5, 123 Eyelet for camera strap 4, 5 Eyepiece cap 56 F File effects 135 Firmware version 126 Flash control 179 188 manual 113 mode 65 optional unit 113 range 149, 179 mode 9 auto-servo AF 57 continuous-servo AF 57 manual 38, 57, 61 single-servo AF 57 Focus point display 9, 26
  • Nikon D60 Body Only Black & Gold | D60 User's Manual - Page 201
    review 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, 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
  • Nikon D60 Body Only Black & Gold | 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
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    Index 191 Technical Notes
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Europe YP8A01(11) 6MB01411-01
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