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2. Select photographs for printing using Print set DPOF 90 Connect camera to printer 8 85 ese Print photographs Print multiple l E one at a time A 86 photographs 8 88 Create index prints 8 89 Disconnect USB cable Printing NEF RAW Photographs Direct printing of NEF RAW photographs A 50 is not possible Use JPEG format copies created from NEF RAW photographs using Quick retouch or NEF RAW processing in the retouch menu 8 129 to print via direct USB connection v Notes on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use batteries with adequate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an optional AC Adapter EH 5a with Power Connector EP 5 8 156 Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer 1 Turn the printer on 2 Turn the camera off 4 Turnthe camera on When connected correctly the PictBridge startup screen Q will be displayed in the camera monitor Then the PictBridge playback display will be shown PictBridge 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG 2008 04 01 12 02 57 AL 10 aU 4andwo e 0 Hul D9UUOD m Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly and do not use force to connect the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle 85 AL 40 4 Uld anduon
3. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section contact a Nikon authorized service representative for more information The Sync Terminal Adapter AS 15 When the Sync Terminal Adapter AS 15 available separately is mounted on the camera accessory shoe flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable SaUOSSaD Dy jeuondo 153 SOUOSSaDDV jeuondo 154 Optional Flash Units Speedlights Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the documentation provided with Speedlight for 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 synchronize with an external flash at speeds of 200s or slower i TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600 Higher values may not produce the desired results at some ranges or apertures If the flash ready indicator blinks in the viewfinder for about three seconds after a photograph is taken in i TTL or Non TTL auto mode the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed The SB 400 SB 800 and SB 600 provide red eye reduction wh
4. PE 178 Exposure Program Mode P PA EE EN T Fash CORO hase EAA EA TEETE NES Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash eT Sho Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range ss ree Ge DE CIFCAUIONNS inii e E A tauren nein aaa LOU Supported Standards sssi biti tet OO gc es EET EE AE Te mere rE RECT EE rN en Te MR RTS POET RS TOE TORE ART EE AE mT fo 7 Poe eee eR EUR URC E EUR CECE ECE C EC UrerUr errr er erererercecererererererececererererern eosooooooooooooooo eocoooooooooooooooooo secoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eesoooooooooocoooooooooooooooooooooooooooocoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sosooooooooooooooo sosoooooooooooooooo secoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eocoooooooooooooooooo socoooooooooooooooooo sosoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eocooooooooooooooo Introduction About This Manual 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 To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols icons and conventions are used This icon marks cautions information This icon marks tips additional that shoul
5. E 2 Focus Mode Focus mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu 8 109 61 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbuey gt 62 Metering Select Metering from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 48 The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure The following options are available when the mode dial is rotated to P S A or M matrix metering is always used in gy D lal B amp W i modes Matrix default setting Recommended in most situations Camera meters a wide area of the frame and instantly sets exposure according to distribution of brightness color distance and composition for natural results Center weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area Classic meter for portraits e Spot Camera meters exposure in active focus point only if il Closest subject is selected for AF area mode 8 58 camera will meter center focus point Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker Metering Metering is available with CPU lenses only In matrix metering exposure is set using a 420 pixel RGB sensor Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information 3D color matrix metering II With other CPU lenses 3D range information is not included color matrix metering II H 5 Metering Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu B 109 Exposure Autoexposu
6. P o 125 F3 5 4 a a o m07 259 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 BJ 150 and SU 800 flash units 8 150 Using the Command Dial Flash compensation can also be adjusted by from 3 EV to 1 EV in increments of 3EV by rotating the command dial while pressing 5 Hi4 and E4 Check the desired value shown in the viewfinder or Shooting information display The viewfinder display is illustrated at right E s rlash Compensation 68 Flash compensation can also be adjusted from the Custom Settings menu A 109 Active D Lighting Select Active D Lighting from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting WW 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 natural contrast Use for high contrast scenes for example when shooting brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or shooting of shaded subjects on a sunny day Active D Lighting e Additional time is required to record images when Active D Lighting is on e When Active D Lighting is enabled the camera evaluates various aspects of the scene and applies the appropriate processing Exposure is first reduced wi
7. B 21 Date Set the camera clock See step 5 of the section Setting Display Language Date and Time 8 21 Reset the clock regularly for accurate time keeping Date format Choose the order in which the month day and year are World tine displayed and press OK TEDE Year month da OK Month day year Day month year Daylight saving time Turn Daylight saving time on when daylight saving time Hodes begins to automatically advance the camera s clock one Daylight saving time hour Turn Daylight saving time off default setting when daylight saving time ends off On 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 Power Connector EP 5 8 156 is connected and can provide a month of backup power after about three days of charging When the message Clock not set is displayed in the monitor the camera clock has been initialized and the shooting date and time will not be recorded correctly Set the time and date again Changing Display Language The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on To change 22 the display language use the Language option 8 123 in the setup menu amp 117 Inserting Memory Cards The camera records photographs on Secure Digital SD memory cards available separately See Approved Memory Cards R 158 fo
8. Nikon Multi CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection 3 focus points and AF assist illuminator range approx 0 5 3 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in 19 EV ISO 100 20 C 68 F Autofocus Single servo AF S Continuous servo AF C Auto servo AF A Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to Subject status in single and continuous servo AF Manual focus Electronic rangefinder can be used Single point AF dynamic area AF Closest subject AF Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway single servo AF or by pressing E E Guide Number of 12 39 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F or 13 43 in manual mode m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F Auto Portrait Child Close up and Night portrait modes Auto flash with auto pop up Programmed auto Shutter priority auto Aperture priority auto and Manual modes Manual pop up with button release TTL for digital SLR using 420 segment RGB sensor i TTL balanced fill flash with metering other than spot and standard i TTL flash with spot metering are available with built in flash and SB 800 SB 600 or SB 400 and CPU lens Auto aperture Available with SB 800 and CPU lens Non TTL auto Supported flash units include SB 800 SB 28 SB 27 SB 22S SB 80DX and SB 28DX Range priority manual Available with SB 800 Front curtain sync slow sync rear curtain sync red eye reduction red eye reduction with slow sync 3 1 EV in i
9. S mom ome 259 Set 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To reduce or prevent blur caused by camera shake the shutter speed should be faster than the inverse of lens focal length in seconds For example when using a lens with a focal length of 300mm choose a shutter speed faster than 1 300 s A tripod is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds To reduce blur try increasing shutter speed by increasing ISO sensitivity 8 53 using the built in flash A 64 or an optional Speedlight WH 150 or by mounting the camera on a tripod or using a vibration reduction VR lens EB 20 Shooting in A Mode Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto mode you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter soeed that will produce the optimal exposure Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing both the main subject and background into focus Large apertures low f numbers soften background details A 40 1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Rotate the command dial to choose the desired aperture Aperture displayed in the viewfinder will change Set aperture to the desired value The minimum and maximum apertures available vary depending upon the lens Aperture can also be displayed in the Shooting information display by pressing amp f 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot sapow IJ pue YW S d 43
10. Aydeibo oud dIseg 36 Shooting Particular Scenes Digital Vari Programs offer the following shooting modes in addition to 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 Description For pictures that do not use the flash A For portraits For natural and man made landscapes amp For pictures of children o Be Fels For moving subjects For close up shots of flowers insects and other small objects Night portrait For portraits shot under low light Taking Pictures 1 Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode 2 Frame a photograph in the viewfinder focus and shoot i Cg Daan Features of 5 Z a Z W and I Modes a gt T 5 Auto Flash Off The built in flash turns 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 poor J Portrait Use for portraits with soft natural looking skin tones The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main subject If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth Shoo
11. DIGITAL CAMERA DEO User s Manual Trademark Information Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc 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 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography P S A and M 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 ii For Your Safety To prevent damage to your 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 where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warnings before using this Nikon product WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the su
12. SO ON je21uy2 L 175 Appendix Available Settings and Defaults The following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Custom settings ae EENS AN oL Eea 02 Focus mode FOCUS 02 Focus mode AF A Set to MF with some lenses 03 AF area mode Closest subject Closest subject area 04 Release mode 04 Release mode mode Single frame oSMeteing a 06 No memory card Release locked oimagereview 08 08 Flash compensation compensation ren E y owen ojojo o wsom o S T O e a 13 AE lock oo C A C Norma C SSC remenan min eDaeimprne SC orme SSCS SS 1 Reset with two button reset A 70 2 Reset when the mode dial is rotated to new setting in ge D Z W Z 9 or WY mode g S ON je21uy2 L Defaults for other settings are listed below mo S 0 2 a e 4 4 APs A M ene OoOo Playback folder Current jewel SC Slide show gt Frame interval 176 Appendix S O e s P S AlM Optimizeimage Nal o ea Noise reduction ao z a x 4 A P S A M CSM Setup menu Simple 2008 01 01 00 00 00 format and time zone vary with region of sale a Fileno sequence no Fileno sequence Clean image sensor gt Startup and shutdown Clean at O Z amp ee P S AlM Focus point Center Exposure compensation compensation nme OR ne 1 Reset with two button reset A 70 2 Reset when the mode dial is rotated to new setting 3
13. sopo IN pue Y S d 44 Shooting in MI 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 open indefinitely Bulb and Time tef 46 necessary for shooting fireworks and stars 1 Rotate the mode dial to M 2 Watch the electronic analog exposure display 45 while rotating the command dial to set shutter speed and aperture Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder will change as the command dial is rotated Set shutter speed to the desired value between 4 000 s and 30 s or Bulb e 4 is displayed in the viewfinder Shutter speed of Bulb is used for long time exposure photographs 6 46 00 Ba 00 Her P59 2j Set Aperture displayed in the viewfinder will change as the command dial is rotated while E4 is pressed Set aperture to the desired value The maximum and minimum apertures available vary depending upon the lens aooaa 00 Bor 259 Adjust shutter speed and aperture settings 2 as necessary to achieve the desired Setting aperture exposure Shutter speed and aperture can also be displayed in the Shooting information display by pressing Q uf 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot Shooting in M Mode Manual Electronic Analog Exposure Display Ifa CPU lens 8 146 is attached and a shutter speed other than Bulb 8 46 is selected t
14. 156 Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB Cable 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed 2 Turn the camera off 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable 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 displayed select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK Nikon Transfer will start To bypass this dialog in the future check Always use this program for this action Mac OS X Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed 5 Transfer photographs using Nikon Transfer For more information on using Nikon Transfer refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer When transfer is complete ViewNX will start automatically 6 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete m Connecting the USB Cable e Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly and do not use force to connect the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle e Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub AL
15. 3 Confirm or change the current flash mode 8 65 4 Choose a metering method 62 adjust exposure frame the photograph and shoot Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place Using the Built in Flash Changing the Flash Mode Select Flash mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 8 48 Change the flash output depending upon shooting conditions The flash modes available depend upon the mode currently selected with the mode dial D 4 Z a 7 Ry Auto default setting Auto slow sync default setting AUTO Auto ce eye Auto slow sync reduction red eye reduction PA S M Fill flash Fill flash Red eye Rear curtain reduction slow sync Corea ZOSLOW Red eye Rear curtain sync reduction Slow sync Slow sync red eye reduction SLOW is displayed after command dial is released Flash modes are described below e AUTO auto flash When lighting is poor or subject is backlit flash pops up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and fires as required e lt 8 red eye reduction Use for portraits AF assist lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye e SLOW low sync Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits e REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shut
16. Dirt or dust appears iN Clean lens and low pass filter 139 162 photographs ee canoe Rotate mode dial to another setting or insert memory card Graa No photo taken when remote control shutter release button is pressed Date cannot be Date cannot be imprinted on photographs taken when RAW or imprinted RAW B is selected for Image quality in the shooting menu P S A and M modes e Non CPU lens is attached rotate camera mode dial to M 44 146 Shutter release is disabled e Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of bulb or time 42 44 selected in mode M choose new shutter speed SO ON je21uy2 L 169 SO ON JedIUYyr a 170 Troubleshooting Problem Solution YS Reddish areas may appear in long time exposures Turn noise Reddish areas appear reduction on when taking pictures at shutter soeeds of bulb or in photos time Full range of shutter USE 170 speeds not available Focus does not lock when shutter release Use MEE to lock focus in AF autofocus mode or when button is pressed photographing moving subjects in AF A mode oe halfway e Adjust white balance to match light source 52 103 Colors are unnatural 104 105 e Adjust Optimize image settings 101 ae cece Subject is too dark or too bright 105 white balance Image cannot be selected as source for Image was not created with D60 107 preset manual Inconsistent results with a series o
17. Flash Color Information fake fiat av Communication redeyereaucion 7 7 Ea Auto zoom Auto ISO Custom Setting 10 a Ea 1 Only available when SU 800 is used to control other flash units The SU 800 itself is not equipped with a flash 2 CPU lens required 3 Not available with spot metering Standard i TTL fill flash for digital SLR is applied 4 Can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu 8 113 5 Select flash mode from the Speedlight s custom settings Non TTL auto is selected automatically when a non CPU lens is attached 6 Auto aperture is automatically applied when a CPU lens is mounted regardless of the option selected in the Speedlight s custom settings Non TTL auto is selected automatically if non CPU lens is attached SB 600 SB R200 lt aN SILANS SIS sS OV OV S SI S S S J D D sS BE s s s noss d2y jeuondo 152 Optional Flash Units Speedlights The following Speedlights can only be used in non TTL auto and manual modes at shutter speeds of 2005 or slower Flash charge state is shown by the Speedlight flash ready indicator In TTL mode the shutter release button will lock and no photographs can be taken Speedlight SB 23 SB 80DX cn eanyt SB 293 sB 283Dx 7 CPX SB 21B3 SB 29S2 Flash mode A Nomao 7 vw vv M Repeatingflash v 7 REAR 1 In P S A and M modes lower built in flash and use opt
18. Landscape Orientation 25 Ee Programmed auto 1 125 F9 6 DER Aha as z 20 132 T19 m18 17 15 16 i SPOGUDOTA OOS oniran aaa NRE 6 ey Shutter speed sssssrssssessrsssrsssrsssrsssrssresssreserss 40 46 E DO AUTO NGC O enina aE 111 4 Date imprint indicator s 115 Focus point display 26 30 58 59 60 a AFArea MOGE neiaie 58 6 Optimize image indicator acess 101 Battery IMOICATON sennen 28 EI Beep INGICATOM cesssssssessssssecsssssssseeessseeesesssssssneess 110 Number of exposures remaining 28 178 Preset white balance recording indicator EIE A aes A E T eee 106 Pemodenan 81 Manual flash control indicator sses 113 Flash compensation indicator for opuonalspeedig Meose 150 2 3s rere 192 As Tall Portrait Orientation ibe Programmed auto 7125 F5 6 ISO FN Bele Soe 17 16 9 8 2 19 34 18 23 ET 15 21 20 22 Electronic analog exposure display 45 Exposure compensat Nsei 6 12 Aperture f number s s s 40 46 KEJ Flash SYNC MOE ccssssssnssessssessssssccceccesssssseeessese 65 14 Exposure COMPENSATION value s s s 67 15 Felindre 13 16 Flash compensation value sss 68 Active D Lighting indicator wesc 69 EE Metering MOE wussssseesesssssssccccsssssssssssssssssssessessseeee 62 19 Arer moOd aa E 58 20 FOCUS MOOC aie Ti 21 RERE WOO a E 54 22 DO SENS IVY oodua 53 23 White balance mode sssseseseee 52 103 104 24 M a a E coeur c
19. e Do not expose to heat water high levels of humidity or direct sunlight M Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format memory card option to format memory cards Performance may drop if cards are formatted in a computer The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data When this switch is in the LOCK position photos cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted Unlock by sliding the switch to the write position Write protect switch sdays 1sJl4 25 sdais S114 26 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 the focus points are in sharp focus When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye Focus points Basic Photography This chapter explains basic operations from shooting to playback in four steps when the mode dial is set to 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 playback a general knowledge of these operations is required b
20. the memory card is formatted or anew memory card is inserted On File numbering continues by adding one to the last number used after a new folder is created the memory card is formatted or anew memory card is inserted The last file number is stored even when file numbering is switched from On to Off and file numbering continues by adding one to the last number stored the next time file numbering is set to On If a photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999 a new folder will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001 regardless of the option selected Reset As for On except that file numbering is reset to 0001 with the next photograph taken if the current folder already contains photographs a new folder will be created File Numbering If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999 the shutter release will be disabled and the message Card is full will be displayed in the monitor and F m will blink in the viewfinder Select Reset for File no sequence and format the memory card or insert another memory card in the camera Clean Image Sensor Displayed When Full Is Selected Raf 118 The camera automatically removes dust from the low pass filter protecting the image sensor See Caring for the Optical Low Pass Filter amp 160 for details Mirror Lock Up Displayed When Full Is Selected tej 118 Lock the mirror in the
21. 0 2ft 4in 19ft 8in 0 6 4 2 2ft 13ft 9in 0 6 3 0 2ft 9ft 10in S ON je21uy2 L D xe D at ctr S ox D 179 SO ON JedIUYyr a 180 Nikon D60 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective picture angle Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust reduction System Storage Image size pixels File format Media File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Lens aperture Single lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount with AF contacts Approx 1 5 x lens focal length Nikon DX format 10 2 million 23 6 x 15 8 mm CCD sensor 10 75 million Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX software required 3872X2592 2 896 x 1 944 1 936 x 1 296 e NEF RAW 12 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats SD Secure Digital memory cards SDHC compliant DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digital Print Order Format Exif 2 21 Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras PictBridge Eye level penta Dach mirror single lens reflex viewfinder Approx 95 horizontal and 95 vertical Approx 0 80 x 50mm f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m 18 m
22. 1 Highlight My menu and press the multi selector right A list of menu names will be displayed 2 Highlight amenu name and press the multi selector right The items in the selected menu will be listed as shown at right the illustration shows the items listed when the playback menu is selected 3 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight items and then press to the right to select or deselect Selected items are indicated by a check mark Mf When the item is deselected the check mark will be deleted LI The CSM Setup menu item in the setup menu cannot be selected 4 Highlight Done and press OK to return to the list of menu names shown in step 1 Repeat steps 2 3 to edit additional menus 5 Highlight Done in the list of menu names and press OK to return setup menu CSM Setup menu My menu Done Playback menu Shooting menu Custom setting menu Setup menu Retouch menu Select items IE Back Delete Playback folder Rotate tall Slide show Print set DPOF Stop motion movie m DA e A e Y e f A a Select items IE Back Done Delete Playback folder Rotate tall Slide show Print set DPOF O Stop motion movie gt Set Select items gt Back M Delete O Playback folder O Rotate tall O Slide show M Print set DPOF O Stop motion movie CSM Setup menu My menu Done Playback menu Shooting menu Custom setting menu Setup menu Retouch menu aping nua 119 aping nua 12
23. 200mm f 2 8D ED e AF S VR 200mm f 2G ED e AF S VR 300mm f 2 8G ED e AF S VR 200 400 mm f 4G ED e AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED At ranges under 1m 3ft 3in the following lenses may block the AF assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor e AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6GED e AF S 17 35mm f 2 8D ED e AF S DX VR 18 200mm e AF S DX 17 55 mm f 2 8G ED e AF S 28 70mm f 2 8D ED f 3 5 5 6G ED e AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED e AF S VR Micro 105mm f 2 8G ED Red Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject s view of the AF assist illuminator can interfere with red eye reduction A 65 Compatible Lenses v The Built in Flash The built in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18mm to 300mm 8 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 Focal length Min range 20mm 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX NIKKOR 16 85mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR 24mm or greater No restrictions 24mm 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in AF S 17 35mm f 2 8D ED 28mm LO f 3 40 35mm No restrictions 28mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in AF S DX 17 55mm f 2 8G ED 35mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 45mm No restrictions 24mm Osta e Sain 28mm or greater No restrictions 8mm LOM T N 24mm or greater No restrictions 8mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 24mm or greater No restrictions 24mm ROTOS fe 32IN 35mm or greater No restrictions 24mm 2 5 m 8 ft 2 in
24. 40 aU a1NdWO e 0 Hul D9UUOD M During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress Viewing Online Help To view online help for Nikon Transfer or ViewNX select Nikon Transfer help or ViewNX help from the application s Help menu 81 AL 40 aU anduon e 0 Hul d9UUOD 82 Connecting to a Computer Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 available separately te 156 can be used to operate the camera from a computer When Camera Control Pro 2 is running PC will appear in the viewfinder and Shooting information display Nikon Message Center automatically checks for updates if an Internet connection is detected at Startup Be sure to update to the latest version For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the photographs stored on the memory card to 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 e Do not connect the camera to the computer If the camera is connected to the computer the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed Select Cancel close the dialog turn the camera off and disconnect the camera from the computer Connecting to a Printer Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods e Connect the camera to a printer and print JPE
25. 6 155 focus lenses Displays turn off Choose a longer auto off delay in the auto off timers option in 114 without warning the Custom Settings menu e Shooting information is not displayed when the shutter 122 release button is pressed halfway and then released when Off is selected for Auto shooting info e Shooting information is not displayed while the shutter 30 release button is pressed halfway e The Shooting info auto off function is on and the eye sensor 123 has been activated e When On is selected for Custom Setting 07 Image review 111 the monitor will turn off and shooting information is not displayed when no operations are performed while the photograph is displayed after shooting e The battery is exhausted 16 Shooting information display will not turn on Camera stops eee See A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras below functioning Display in viewfinder is unresponsive and dim The response times and brightness of the viewfinder display varies with temperature The viewfinder display turns off when shooting information is Viewfinder display will displayed if On is selected for Shooting info auto off and the not turn on eye sensor is activated Select Off to turn on the viewfinder display when shooting information is displayed S ON Je21uy2 L A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances a strong external static charge may cause the
26. 8 000 K i 5 Day white fluorescent 5 000 K Fine Tuning White Balance Unless Preset manual is selected white balance can be fine tuned to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image 1 Select a white balance option except Preset E manual e SD Jl Select White balance in the shooting menu then mx Fluorescent Direct sunlight highlight a white balance option and press the multi amp Flash selector right If Fluorescent is selected highlight a amp Cloudy T lighting type and press the multi selector right amp See Cc 2 Fine tune white balance THAT D Use the multi selector to finetune white balance White Ca pen balance can be fine tuned on the amber A blue B axis and the green G magenta M axis The horizontal amberblue axis corresponds to color temperature with each increment equivalent to about 5 mired The vertical greenmagenta axis has the similar effects to the Adjustment corresponding color compensation CC filters Coordinates Green G Increase green A Increase magenta Magenta M Increase amber 104 Increase blue Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 3 Press OK Press OK to select and return to the shooting menu At settings other than 0 will appear next to the white balance icon in the Shooting information display White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine tuning
27. Adobe RGB color space when opening photos taken in mode Il See the documentation provided with the application for details Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction sRGB is for general use while Adobe RGB is used in publishing and commercial printing Hue Adjustment Color consists of three elements saturation hue and brightness The Hue adjustment option is for adjusting one of these elements hue As color wheels are often used to express hue with the degree of rotation of the color wheel indicating the level of hue adjustment angular degrees are the units used White Balance Change the white balance setting 4 52 In addition to the Tin Rees options available from the Quick settings display detailed in White PeEUUNE j SE s Incandescent Balance a specific type of fluorescent lighting can be specified Eonar e White balance can also be fine tuned Sf 104 If fine tuning is not a e Flash necessary set the fine tuning value to 0 and press OK 2 Cloudy f Shade Specifying Fluorescent Lighting Select Fluorescent to specify a specific fluorescent lighting from the following options lf vm 471s Sodium vapor lamps For shooting under sodium vapor lamps such as those used in stadiums or gymnasiums i 2 Warm white fl For shooting under warm white fluorescent lighting mi 3 White fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting i 4 Cool
28. For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http nikonimaging com Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is available from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon digital single lens reflex cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including lenses battery chargers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital single lens reflex camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry Holographic seal Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product THE USE OF
29. NAE B fa a eaa e E E ANNTA 104 FMS EE ENEE E A E A A T AE ES A AE T A A E A 105 EE ets EE DA E E E E E AE A NEA E A E TET 108 vii Table of Contents ustom SenM Sinema aa a a a a aa FOO RANE damnnaaneas A N E OT BOC si delitteccte Per ree he 06 No Memory Card er merry E AG 07 Image REVIEW ee ETO I 09 AF assist EN al 10 ISO Auto PAOR AN 11 Fn Button PERE TD 12 AE L AF L ne IO i 13 AE LOCK renu EE EE HABAGAT OOU ona l RAS I ea aan AD VS AUTO OM TIME S eniaiieneaoa EER E 16 Self Timer ETE TEN i FREMOLe ORN DUINO ri a PES Bate lad 6 ig aeaa sanna MLD 19 Rangefinder Pr perry UO asic Camera Settings The Setup MenU s sssesssessssssesseesscsseessessesssesseossesseossesseeseeosersseoseessesseesee 1 17 CSMSEtUP MENU mereci ER A he Choosing Menu Items for My MenU s s EEE VM Info Display Format rea 0 Auto Shooting Info TEN E Shooting Info Auto off ETN DS LCD Brightness PAREN e Video Mode eral gt LANGUAGE PSR GeO Image Comment eens FOIRE S iier PEEN 12D File No Sequence i IDO Clean Image Sensor ee E o Mirror Lock Up pelea O Firmware Version s E LOO Dust off Ref Photo PIERI E Auto Image Rotation PETI LO eesooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eocooooooooooo cosoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
30. NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Information and Precautions About the Manuals e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or secur
31. Soeedlights BY 150 InP S A and M modes flash output is controlled using flash compensation 8 68 Output of the built in flash can be adjusted manually from Custom Setting 14 Built in flash te 113 Flash Mode Setting The default flash setting for Digital Vari Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off Rear Curtain Sync Normally the flash fires as the shutter opens front curtain sync see below at left In rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the shutter closes creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync More Information For more information about auto ISO control see ISO Auto Bj 112 For more information about flash control options see Custom Setting 14 Built in flash Optional flash unit 113 Exposure Compensation Select Exposure comp from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 4 48 Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera making photographs brighter or darker It is available in P S and modes and is most effective when used with center weighted or Le spot metering BH 62 Exposure compensation can be set to values between 5 to 5 in increments of 1 3 EV As a rule of thumb positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background negative values whe
32. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur The Built in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in Z amp W or Z mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway just as it does in auto mode f 64 The flash mode can be changed A 65 Aydeibo oud dIseg 37 Aydeis6ojoud diseg Shooting Particular Scenes Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the in focus indicator may be 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 no I The focus point contrast between 7 contains objects at the subject and the different distances background e g the from the camera e g subject is the same the subject is inside a color as the background cage The subject is The focus point dominated by BNN contains areas of regular geometric u sharply contrasting patterns e g a row M brightness e g the of windows in a subject is half in the skyscraper shade Background objects The subject contains appear larger than many fine details
33. camera to stop functioning Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery note that the battery may be hot or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter and turn the camera on again If the problem Connector persists turn the camera off and press the reset switch see Cover right note that this resets the clock Note that any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred may be deleted In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative 167 Reset switch Troubleshooting Shooting All shooting modes Problem Solution YS Camera takes time to Delete files or folders turn on e Memory card is full locked or not inserted e Flash is charging e Camera is not in focus e CPU lens with aperture ring attached without locking aperture at highest f number e Non CPU lens is attached rotate camera mode dial to M Shutter release is disabled Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95 e Manual focus selected if AF S or AF I lens is attached choose autofocus mode Otherwise focus manually e Camera unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus or focus lock e Lens is not AF S or AF l use manual focus ey TS nor Select Full for CSM Setup menu 118 displayed Image in viewfinder is not in focus Mage SIZE Ca
34. camera was unable to measure white balance Return to step 2 and measure white balance again Unable to measure preset white balance Please try again m Measuring Value e Note that if a new value is measured for white balance white balance will be set to the measured value even if Use photo is currently selected e Use a standard gray card or other reflectivity card intended for white balance measurement with 18 reflectivity available separately to measure a precise white balance value e Do not alter exposure from the value selected by the camera when shooting in mode M use the electronic analog exposure display to select optimum exposure Other Ways to Measure a Value The following methods can also be used to measure a value for preset white balance e To proceed directly to step 4 without displaying the shooting menu select Preset manual for white balance in the Quick settings display WH 52 and press OK for a few seconds e f White balance is selected for Custom Setting 11 Fn button 112 pressing Fn for a few seconds when preset manual is in effect will display the indicators shown in step 4 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Copying White Balance from a Photograph A white balance value copied from an existing photograph can be used for preset manual Note that only one photograph can be selected at a time as a source for preset manual Each time new preset data is acquired with Use photo the e
35. changes in temperature such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data recorded on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain Handle all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the battery chamber card slot or connector covers These parts are especially susceptible to damage Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not u
36. e 0 Hul D9UUOD 86 Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing Photographs One at a Time 1 Press the multi selector left or right in the PictBridge playback display amp 85 to choose a photograph To view six photographs at a time press Qh or press to display the highlighted photograph full frame 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG ORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 592 Press 8 to zoom in on the current photograph Photographs can be selected while checking details using the same operations available with playback zoom 8 77 A Setup Start printing Page size No of copies Border A Time stamp Cropping Press OK The menu shown at right will be displayed Set each option in Setup AG Setup Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an le option and press to the right to select 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 x 5 in 5 x 7 in 100 x 150 mm 4 x 6 in 8 x 10 in Letter A3 A4 will be displayed Press OK to select and return to the setup screen 3 5 X5 in 4X 6in 5 X7in Hagaki A4 8 X 10 in lg Page size 1 Printer default OK No of copies Press the multi selector up or down to choose number of copies maximum 99 then press OK to select and return to the setup screen ra No of copies
37. esses 50 lone compensatio oened 102 8 En e tere net metres terete 102 2 Eeo e ssn isnhtinintonentntnialins 102 KA e teene reer neres eter me 102 11 Image COMMEN tO vrescscseseseseeneneneteeeeee 124 EPJ Frame number total number of images 1 Displayed in red if ISO sensitivity was modified from selected value by the ISO auto option when On is selected for Custom Setting 10 ISO auto te 111 2 Though comments can be up to 36 characters in length only the first 15 characters are displayed Active D Lighting and Retouch History Be Retouch INCI CAtOL aesctintptnisionentintes 129 2 OCC E 78 3 Peso DLN isstisciriitssniiiteraidannsiions 69 a Retouch history Lists changes made to image abc i s 4 using options in retouch menu Sf 129 starting with most recent change Frame number total number of images nes Ei g awa AUTO will be displayed for photographs taken when Active D Lighting is on Viewing Photographs in Full Frame Playback Highlights The brightest portions 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 JE Retouch Indicator esses 129 2 Bete cl 78 IEJ Highlights indicated by flashing border EJ Frame number total number of images Highlight 1 6 Histogram A graph showing the distribution of tones in the image histogram is displayed The horizontal a
38. is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on 0FF Shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off SN Startup and shutdown default setting The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and shutdown W Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off eae BU JO afi BU Hulziwixepy 161 PJBLUED BU JO afi BU Hulziwixepy 162 Caring for the Camera Cleaning the Low Pass Filter Manually If image sensor cleaning amp 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 Nikon authorized service personnel To prevent the camera from powering off while the mirror is raised use a fully charged battery or an optional AC Adapter EH 5a with a Power Connector EP 5 8 156 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens and turn the camera on Do not turn the camera on until after the lens has been removed 2 Select Mirror lock up from the setup menu Note that this option is not available at battery levels of lJ or below 3 Highlight On and press OK MEE The message shown at right will be displayed To restore normal hen shutter bution operation without inspecting the low pass filter turn the camera off is pressed the mirror lifts and shutter opens To lower mi
39. is pressed and remains locked until the button is pressed again or the exposure meters turn off 4 63 AF AF ON AE initiates autofocus The shutter release button cannot be used to focus BH 60 13 AE Lock Displayed When Full Is Selected af 118 If Off default setting is selected pressing the shutter release button halfway does not lock exposure A 63 If On is selected exposure will lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 14 Built in Flash Optional Flash Unit Displayed When Full Is Selected BJ 118 Choose a flash control mode for the built in flash or the optional SB 400 Speedlight Available in P S A and M modes When an optional SB 400 Speedlight is attached Custom Setting 14 is used to choose the flash control mode for the SB 400 and the name changes to Optional flash unit gt 4 Cc TIL TTL default setting a Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions rot D M5 Manual The flash fires at the level selected in the menu shown at right At e full power the built in flash has a Guide Number of 13 43 ISO Manual 100 mft 20 C 68 F r A icon flashes in the viewfinder and Shooting information display when Manual is selected aping nua 114 Custom Settings 15 Auto off Timers Displayed When Full Is Selected tej 118 If no Operations are performed for the selected length of time the monitor and the viewfinder will turn off to reduce the drain on the
40. name appears here highlight letters press OK To move cursor rotate the to select command dial di SCursor OKinput Aset The input comment will begin at the current cursor position in the name area Folder names can be up to five characters long Any additional characters will be deleted To delete the character at the current cursor position press 1 Press MENU to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name aping nu W Rename Select a folder from the list and rename it in the rename screen Rename folders in the same manner with which new folders are named The default folder cannot be renamed Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Folder Names Each folder can contain up to 999 photographs During shooting photographs are recorded in the highest numbered folder for the selected name For example if the folder NCD60 is selected for Select folder and there are two folders named 101 NCD60 and 102NCD60 photographs are recorded in 102NCD60 If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999 the camera will create a new folder by adding one to the current folder number e g 101NCD60 125 aping nua 126 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu File No Sequence Displayed When Full Is Selected tej 118 Choose how the camera names files Off default setting File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created
41. on the subject using autofocus The number of exposures that can be recorded in the memory buffer A 55 is shown in the viewfinder display while the shutter release button is pressed halfway r is displayed in front of the number If the subject is dark the AF assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation and the flash may pop up 2 Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The memory card access lamp will light Do not open the memory card slot cover or battery chamber cover or remove or disconnect the power source until the memory card access lamp has gone out and recording is complete Photographs will be played back in the monitor for a few seconds after they are taken Press the shutter release button halfway to immediately enable shooting even when playing photographs back Rotate the power switch to turn the camera off when you have ag RIAL 03872x2 finished taking pictures AUTO Point and Shoot Photography fs Auto Mode Shutter Release Button For more information on the two stage shutter release button see The Shutter Release Button fed 13 Beep e When Focus mode 84 57 is set to Continuous servo AF or if the subject is judged to be moving in Auto servo AF default setting and Continuous servo AF is automatically applied a beep indicating that the subjects is in focus will not sound e Th
42. red eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye check the preview thoroughly before proceeding cancel Zoom OkIsave Option Description Zoom in Press Q to zoom in Red eye correction Press SIE to zoom out Zoom out While photo is zoomed in press the multi selector up Navigation window is down left or right to view displayed for a few seconds View other areas of pe areas of image not visible in while Q QEE or the multi image YO monitor Keep the multi selector is pressed area selector pressed to scroll currently visible in monitor rapidly to other areas of is indicated by yellow frame border Press 8 SE or the multi selector to display navigation window again Cancel zoom o OK Press OK to cancel zoom If the camera detects red eye in the selected photograph Create copy a copy will be created that has been processed to reduce its effects and exit to full frame playback aping nua 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 source image was taken at an image quality setting of RAW or RAW B copies have an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of 3 872 x 2 592 133 aping nua 134 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Trim Create cropped copies of selected photograp
43. the Image quality and Image size options in the shooting menu e 100 11 S Fn Button 8 112 Image quality and size can also be set using the command dial sbulyjas Buooys bulbueyy 51 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 52 White Balance Select White balance from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 8 48 White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source Auto default setting is recommended for most light sources if necessary other values can be selected according to the type of source The following options are available in P S A and M modes Auto is automatically selected in a D Z a Z zx GY ana I modes AUTQ Auto default setting Camera sets white balance automatically Recommended for most situations Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting w Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting The specific type of fluorescent lighting can be specified from White balance amp 103 in the shooting menu se Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight Flash Use with built in flash or optional Nikon flash units amp b Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies f Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade PRE Preset manual Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for white balance See Preset Manual for details 105 E White Balance 103 White balance can also be set from the shooting men
44. the monitor Video mode 123 Adjust settings necessary for connection to television Language 123 Choose the language used for camera monitor display Image comment 124 Add a comment to photographs as they are taken To display the following additional options select Full for CSM Setup menu 84 118 Folders 125 Create or choose the folder in which new photographs will be recorded File no sequence 126 Choose how the camera names files Clean image sensor 126 Remove dust from the image sensor Mirror lock up 126 Lock the mirror in the up position when inspecting or cleaning the low pass filter Firmware version 126 Display camera firmware version aping nua aping nua 118 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Dust off ref photo 127 Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX available separately Auto image rotation 128 Choose whether to record camera orientation with new photographs Only selected options for My menu 8 119 will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM Setup menu option CSM Setup Menu Choose the options displayed in the menus CSM Setup menu Y gfu My menu Simple default setting Display only basic options in the Custom Settings 8 109 and setup menus A8 117 Other menus list all options Full Display all options My menu Display only selected options Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Choosing Menu Items for My Menu
45. the subject e g oof UE A e g a field of flowers focus point contains M j or other subjects that both foreground ae are small or lack subject and distant buildings variation in brightness P S A and M Modes This chapter explains the procedures for shooting in Programmed auto P mode Shutter priority auto S mode Aperture priority auto AX mode and Manual M mode These modes allow for manual adjustment of shutter soeed and or aperture settings and offer control over a variety of advances settings including white balance 8452 metering BH 62 flash compensation 8 68 and exposure compensation 84 67 which enables users to take photographs that reflect more of their own personal preferences than is possible with the Digital Vari Programs sopo IN pue Y S d 40 Shooting in P S A and M Modes P S A and M modes offer a differing degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture Choose the mode best suited to the situation Mode Description Camera sets shutter soeed and aperture for optimal exposure P Programmed auto 41 Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings User chooses shutter speed camera selects aperture for best S Shutter priority auto 8 42 results Use to freeze or blur motion User chooses aperture camera selects shutter speed for best results Use to blur background or bring both foreground a
46. this chapter can be applied or adjusted from the shooting menu 8 100 or Custom Settings B 109 Image quality Ba NORM Image quality 8 50 TE Image size 50 V0 00 E White balance R 52 Eels 0 8 ISO sensitivity 8 53 EAE Release mode W 54 AF A ___ Focus mode 8 57 E AF area mode f 58 4 00 HA 00 amp AOFF gt Metering 8 62 Exposure Active D Lighting compensation 3 69 E 67 Flash mode Flash compensation 84 65 E 68 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbuey gt 48 The Quick Settings Display Switch the display in the monitor to the Quick settings display to change shooting settings When the Shooting information display 84 8 is shown press amp H gt to switch to the Quick settings display Each time amp 4f is pressed the display changes in the following order Shooting information display gt Quick settings display gt monitor off gt Shooting information display 8 8 When playing photographs back press gt to exit playback mode Image quality 10 ExXpOSUre COMP wssvasanssssaiserssaatusanvontesisvnannlorienesonei 67 54 11 Flashi CON MO CTS atO enimse 68 Fa ACTIV DAO NUD urseamngconoriienniia 69 Adjusting a Setting 1 Highlight desired setting ae Settings not available in current mode are grayed out and cannot be selected c 00 HZ 00 R0FF 2 Display options for highlighted setting image ize 3 Highlight desired o
47. 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 Function Display Flexible program P mode 41 AF A E N 100 Choose a shutter speed S F561 por 259 and M modes BH 42 44 Set aperture mode 43 Set aperture M mode 44 Set exposure compensation P S and A modes amp 67 Choose a flash mode AE re 22 8 I P S A and M modes A 65 Set flash compensation P S A and M modes 68 Active D Lighting A 69 Release mode 54 Set to single frame continuous self timer delayed remote or quick response remote mode Image quality size amp 49 ISO sensitivity 9 53 White balance 4 52 When amp Fn Custom Setting 11 Getting to Know the Camera Flash mode C vies fo Active D Lighting O 125 F56 Fn button 8 112 is set to any of the options indicated at right the setting can be changed using the command dial UONINpod U 17 uon po1 U Getting to Know the Camera Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations With Shooting Only when the dynamic Select focus point area or single point option E 59 is selected for AF area mode Bf 58 With Quick Settings Display Move highlight up Image quality NORM or right B we AUTO iso 100 Bl AF A mm 00 HA 00 SA0
48. to observe this precaution could result in injury A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Only use a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 supplied Use the Quick Charger MH 23 supplied to charge the battery e Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue
49. to the type displayed in the monitor to scroll the display press i of subject and how the pictures will be used the multi selector up or down A blinking L2 icon in the monitor or a blinking 2 warning indicator in the viewfinder indicates that help on an error or other problem can be viewed in the monitor by pressing SE P uon po1 U 13 Attach the camera strap as shown below two eyelets The Camera Strap AN DC1 Getting to Know the Camera A INN sw aes HUJ Introduction 14 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 te 16 te 18 PH 21 PH 23 sdais S414 Charging and Inserting the Battery Use the supplied Quick Charger MH 23 to charge the supplied Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 before first use or when the battery runs low The Quick Charger MH 23 The MH 23 is for use with the supplied Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 _ AC adapter plug CHARGE lamp AC inlet 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 a Positive terminal Terminal cover 1 Charge the battery 1 1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery Terminal 1 2 Connect the power cord
50. until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in 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 sbuljyjas Bulyoous bulbuey gt The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the portion of the subject in the selected focus point is in focus After positioning the subject in the active focus point press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in focus indicator is displayed Use Custom Setting 19 Rangefinder tej 1 16 to display rangefinder a scale indicating the focus distance for shooting in manual focus mode Note that if the subject is one for which autofocus does not perform well MH 38 the in focus indicator may be displayed even when the subject is not in focus Confirm that the image in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46 5 mm 1 83 in va
51. while a retouched copy or the source image for a retouched copy is displayed in full frame playback Only selected options for My menu 8 119 will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM Setup menu option 118 in the setup menu aping nua 129 aping nua 130 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Retouching Copies e The options in the retouch menu can each be applied once to existing copies although this may result in loss of quality Note the following The same option cannot be applied to the same copy more than once Copies created with Quick retouch cannot be further modified using D Lighting Copies created with D Lighting cannot be further modified using Quick retouch Copies created with Trim or Small picture cannot be further modified Quick retouch D Lighting Red eye correction and Filter effects other than Cross screen cannot be applied to monochrome copies Copies created with any Filter effects option other than Cross screen cannot be further modified with Filter effects other than Cross screen Copies created with NEF RAW processing gt Optimize image gt Black and white cannot be further modified using Quick retouch D Lighting Red eye correction Monochrome or Filter effects other than Cross screen e Quick retouch D Lighting Red eye correction Monochrome and Filter effects other than Cross screen cannot be applied to photographs taken with Black and white selected f
52. while maintaining the maximum frame rate is shown in the viewfinder s number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills display while the shutter release button is held down The example at right shows that at least 11 more images can be recorded without interruption In continuous mode shooting will continue to a maximum of 100 shots although the frame rate will drop when Le Lat is displayed in the exposure count display The number of exposures remaining displayed is approximate The number may vary depending upon shooting conditions See Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality Size amp 178 for more information regarding the number of photographs that can be recorded in the memory buffer Self Timer and 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 WH 48 and select one of the following release modes At default settings Self timer is selected for Custom Setting 11 Fn button 8H 112 and the length of the self timer delay can be changed by simply pressing FN Release mode Description Shutter released about ten seconds after camera has Als Self timer focused The length of self timer delay can be changed Yes 114 Shutter released about two seconds after camera has 2 Delayed remote a o Quick r
53. who are far sighted or short sighted Lenses can be exchanged easily by inserting to the eyepiece Lenses are available with diopters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3m when the D60 diopter adjustment control is at the 1m7 position Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus cannot be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 1 7 to 0 5m Test diopter adjustment lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved The rubber eyecup cannot be attached when diopter adjustment viewfinder lenses used Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 Magnify the scene displayed in the center of the viewfinder for close up photography copying telephoto lenses and other tasks that require added precision Eyepiece adapter required available separately When the Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 is attached the eye sensor does not respond appropriately If necessary select Off for Shooting info auto off 4 123 in the setup menu Eyepiece Adapter DK 22 Attach the Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 to the D60 Right angle Viewing Attachment DR 6 The DR 6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is in portrait orientation When the Right angle Viewing Attachment DR 6 is attached the eye sensor does not respond appropriately If necessary select Off for Shooting info auto off amp 123 in the setup menu Nikon filters can be divided into
54. zoom Playback menu 96 Power connector 156 157 cover 5 15 7 Power switch 4 6 Preset manual 105 recording indicator 7 9 Print DPOF 88 Print set DPOF 83 90 Printer 84 85 Programmed auto 41 Protecting photographs 78 Q Quick Charger MH 23 16 184 Quick retouch 132 Quick settings display 48 SO ON je21uy2 L 189 SO ON je21uy2 L 190 Index R Rangefinder 7 116 RAW 8B 51 Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 16 184 Red intensifier 135 Red eye correction 133 reduction lamp 4 65 Release mode 9 54 Remote Control ML L3 55 56 156 control mode 55 delayed 54 55 quick response 54 55 Remote on duration 115 Reset 110 Reset switch 4 167 Retouch menu 129 Rotate tall 98 Rubber eyecup 56 S Saturation 102 Self timer 54 55 114 lamp 4 56 mode 55 Sepia 134 Setup menu 117 Shooting data page 1 3 page 2 4 Shooting info auto off 123 Shooting information display 48 Shooting menu 100 Shutter speed 7 9 40 44 179 display 9 Shutter priority auto 42 Shutter release button 4 13 32 half press 13 Single frame 54 Single point 58 Skylight 135 Slide show 98 Small picture 136 Sodium vapor lamps 103 Software Suite 80 Speedlight 113 150 152 153 Standard i TTL fill flash for digital SLR 179 Stop motion movie creation 141 Stop motion movie playback 99 Strap 14 T Terminal cover 16 Time 46 Time stamp 8 7 Tone compensation 102 Tring 134 Two button reset 70 U USB cable 80 81 8
55. 0 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Info Display Format Choose one of the pee Shooting information display 8 8 formats for Digital Vari C Program 6 Choose from the three Bae Classic Graphic or Wallpaper PB Programmed auto 1125 F5 6 Jon 1259 00 HA 00 OFF ira lt P Set i Classic B84 121 V125 5 6 eas nae SI a r oa SMA Saige p F S a Y a LA J j se D o a taae aom omo 259 2 Set Graphic A 8 Setting the Information Display Format 1 Highlight Digital Vari Program or P S A M and press the multi selector right 2 Highlight a Shooting information display format 3 Highlight a background color or a font color and press OK D Fla amp W and LE modes and P S A and M modes CNED Dei E e g g AO viz s6 e AF A gaai nom oomleSIL toe Wallpaper BY 122 Info display format e Digital Vari Program gt P S A M Select wallpaper Info display format Digital Vari Program Classic f Graphic gt Wallpaper When Graphic is selected the background color can be selected from White Black or Orange When Classic is selected the background color can be selected from Blue Black or Orange When Wallpaper is selected the font color can be selected from Dark on light or Light on dark Classic Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu The information displayed in Classic format is shown below Wide
56. 130 PUNTAA OUCNER COPIO Seea hese decay team A S C ing R hed Copies in Full frame Playback 131 redig RELOuc Ie Ge CO HESTE FANA E AVO AE K en aneii ea e l QAER E a a A E ATEOA EN o2 D Lightin 152 EETA A ET E EIEN ETA ET att ed TTE Urata tot etd tative enacts esi NE dead E oid A senor tomate eC ei Oh el EA E A ENIE E A E E N T E E O S 133 l U era EEEN O ste had setae O OEA AEE E OOE A 134 MONOC ONG nanen anan R AO E AO AE 134 l E acl a Gls A A ER ROT NON TON PT ERRYEIEN OSORIO On TIE 135 l E O a E O SET ET RT US NT 136 E O e e EEEE I E TETEE 138 i IER ATV OES II oi N O A EE TO T E 140 S motion Movi 141 top motlo ONG EEA eden tact cect rola VETT heats EE E TEN ATE E T Bef nd af Making a Side by Side Comparison 143 elore aniGcalterAMiakinG d 1G C Oy SIO e CONGA SON eaii iad Optional ACCESSOTICS cscccsssccosssscccsssscccsssscccsssscccssscccscssccsssssceees 1 45 CompatDie LenS OS acs cs cesses cassis cask a cc aS at ck Seatac ae tel A hat al il ete 146 Optional Flash Units Speedlights 0 essssscscsssssscscsesssesssscsescsescsessssssesesescsssnseesesesescseecesesees 150 OTA EE ACCESS ONS oie E E dodnieskat ot a EAE 155 Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter ccssssssssssssssssssesssesssssssssessseesssesssssseee 37 Approved Memory Cardan encase E A A A aiealalions 158 Maximizing the Life of the Camera csssccccsssssssscccccessssscccccesees 159 Cang forthe Came daian a N eniwenasehaveevesseetnanivous
57. 25 A teuheuaseecnsctaceiaiecdeiecorsnee 62 PU UIC AAEE E I AA EE A I AEE AA AE ETTE E A EET E EEA EAE A T 62 EEO OEE E E A A E E E A A ENA E EN 63 OS IG TS B iltiniFlas Miriesssusenneiniini n ANE taaste na ache eaten te Beale tiosdes 64 aie ela ive Wd ter my cc ala k s 1 avenue ear mer oe net nn eet en eetY A enn eT T ERS UNIS OO aR 65 EXDOSUT eC COMPO Saul OM nana a Sietthwercisen ta chadestete ah ise ee ities 67 Fash COMM CIS ALLO ets cassesiacte cs cxestatsesst vt ceostssdeaceiecatesdecdevtecistivtaseaceststistossassGoeneatscvasczate i 68 Aive DELI QING siie E aarad se dwialechaiaean ea E sane 69 TWO RID UINRO RN FRCS Use cvestaceace coca cceasyscceseassesesssachoccsncees rasessueesns soeatssacsaeetnrascosdentansssuisioctectenne een eeseeninienuniue 70 Table of Contents More ON Playback sisivssscesiscsisassesicdestienstssssnnsuseccescdencucovecesssivesvessoaceacvey 2 I Viewing Photographs in Full Frame Playback csssssssssssesssssssesscsssesscssssssssessesesseesseseeseaees 72 FI ete OLN Ay ACK E A EIE E E Gael texto E sande daneetbor My 72 PROTONON ION a EE 6 Ge eal aauat a tetas cacao serves nisceun naan OTONA 73 Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail PlaybaCk ss sssesssesssessseesseesseesseesseesseesseesseesseess 76 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZOOM cssssssssssssssssssssssecsssssesesssessesssssesessssssecsssssecsssssessesssesees 77 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ccceesessssssssssscsesssesesscss
58. 3 41 vy r Active D Lighting Off AF area mode 8 58 Closest subject Dynamic area Single point Fine tuning R 104 reset to 0 and the fluorescent option to cool white fluorescent Default Settings 79 e the Appendix for a list of default settings 176 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 amp 129 during playback and recorded as separate files The color tone of photographs can be modified and multiple photographs can also be combined to create and play back a movie file 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 NIKON D60 ty ee HUTTER APERTURE F EXPOSURE MODE PROGRAM EXP 0 0 FOCAL LENGTH 40mm FLASH MODE Bui lt in TTL yoeqhe q uo aso 72 Viewing Photographs in Full Frame Playback Full Frame Playback To view photographs in the monitor press P gt ax Photographs taken in tall portrait orientation are e of displayed in tall orientation as shown at right j E The following operations can be performed in full one i i AP ae 2008 04 01 13 31 15 3872x2592 frame playback Option Description Press the multi selector to right or rotate the command dial right to view photographs in View additional order recorded Press the multi selector left or Slniehiore ie pine rotate th
59. 5 92 USB connector 4 V Vibration reduction VR 20 Video cable 92 Video connector 4 Video mode 123 Viewfinder 7 159 eyepiece 5 26 eyepiece accessories 155 ViewNX 80 W Warm filter 135 Warm white fl 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 30 197 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 CE NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Europe Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome YP8A01 11 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 6MB01411 01
60. 7 Cross screen 135 SO ON je21uy2 L 187 S ON je21uy2 L 188 Index CSM setup menu 118 full 118 my menu 119 simple 118 Custom settings 109 Cyanotype 134 D Date counter 116 imprint 115 Date and time 21 Date imprint indicator 9 Day white fluorescent 103 Daylight fluorescent 103 Daylight saving time 21 22 Default setting 70 176 Delete 96 current images 34 Diopter adjustment 26 control 5 26 D Lighting 132 DPOF 186 Dust off ref photo 127 indicator Dynamic area 58 E Electronic analog exposure display 7 9 45 Electronic rangefinder 61 Exif version 2 21 186 Exposure 40 Exposure compensation 7 9 67 indicator value 7 9 Eye sensor 5 123 Eyelet for camera strap 4 5 Eyepiece cap 56 F File Information 73 File Names 51 File no sequence 126 Filter 155 Filter effects 135 Firmware version 126 Flash control 179 manual 113 mode 65 optional unit 113 range 149 179 rear curtain sync 65 66 red eye reduction 65 slow sync 65 sync mode 9 TEE dils Flash compensation 68 button 4 indicator 7 9 value 7 9 Flash ready indicator Flexible program 41 indicator f number 40 44 148 Focal length 20 plane mark 4 61 Focus 5 7 indicator 7 32 38 60 61 lock 38 60 points 7 26 30 58 59 60 Focus mode 9 auto servo AF 5 continuous servo AF 57 manual 38 57 61 single servo AF 57 Focus point display 9 26 30 58 59 60 Folders 125 Frame interval 98 G Green intensifier 135 G
61. 80mm f 2 8 e Non Al lenses AF 200mm f73 5 ED AF Teleconverter e Lenses that require the Focusing Unit AU 1 400mm C 16 f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 1200mm f 11 e PC 28mm f 4 serial number 180900 or e Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 7 5mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 OP 10mm earlier f 5 6 e PC 35mm f 2 8 serial numbers 851001 e 2 1cm 4 906200 e Extension Ring K2 e PC 35mm f 3 5 old type e 180 600mm f 8 ED serial numbers 174041 174180 Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 old type e 360 1200mm f 11 ED serial numbers 174031 e Reflex 1000mm f 11 serial numbers 174127 142361 143000 e 200 600mm f 9 5 serial numbers 280001 300490 Reflex 2000mm 1 11 serial numbers 200111 200310 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 not possible when any other type of lens is mounted regardless of the autofocus capabilities of the lens itself Lens f number The f number included at the end of lens names e g f 2 8 or f 3 5 5 6 is the maximum aperture of the lens Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring CPU contacts Aperture ring SaUOSSaDDV jeuondo apipi npn Wj il il i PU T Type D CPU lens ype Glens ype D lens 147 SaUOSsadDy jeuondo 148 Co
62. 9 Auto image rotation 128 R Reset 110 K Creating Retouched Copies 01 Beep R110 The Retouch Menu 129 02 Focus mode K 57 Quick retouch A 132 03 AF area mode a 58 D Lighting 8 132 04 Release mode BSE 54 Red eye correction A 133 05 Metering A 62 Trim AE 134 06 No memory card A 110 Monochrome 8 134 07 Image review 84 111 Filter effects A 135 08 Flash compensation SY 68 Small picture RH 136 09 AF assist Se 111 Image overlay A 138 10 ISO auto te Wh NEF RAW processing A 140 11 Fn button BH 112 Stop motion movie 141 12 AE L AF L A 113 13 AE lock A 113 14 Built in flash optional flash unit 8 113 15 Auto off timers 8 114 16 Self timer SH 114 17 Remote on duration RH 115 18 Date imprint 8 115 19 Rangefinder B 116 Before and after Sj 143 Using Camera Menus To view the menus press MENU A list of menu options for the icon highlighted at far left is displayed Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available Slider indicates that the current menu contains two or more pages fo display format i uto shooting info Current setting for each option I hooting info auto off is shown by icon WW orld time CD brightness o If icon is displayed help for the current item can be viewed by pressing SEF There are five major groups of menus gt Playback 96 Adjust playback settings and
63. AF 20 35mm f 2 8D 28mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 35mm No restrictions 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 50mm LONS i 2i 24mm FOTIS i 3M 28mm or greater No restrictions 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in AF S DX 12 24mm f 4G ED AF 18 35 mm f 3 5 4 5D ED AF S DX 18 70 mm f 3 5 4 5G ED AF S DX 18 135 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED AF S DX VR 18 200 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED AF S VR 24 120 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED s uoss d22y jeuondo AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8D ED 50mm or greater No restrictions 250mm ASVO i Zz in 300mm AOO TE ZA When AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED is used the flash is unable to light the entire subject at all focal lengths AF S VR 200 400 mm f 4G ED 149 SaUOSSaD DV jeuondo 150 Optional Flash Units Speedlights The accessory shoe allows SB series Speedlights including the SB 400 SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 SB 23 SB 22S and SB 29S to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable It is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin such as the SB 800 and SB 600 which prevents the Speedlight from falling off accidentally Before attaching an optional flash unit remove the accessory shoe cover The built in flash will not fire when an optional Speedlight is attached When used with compatible flash units such as the optional SB 400 SB 800 and SB 600 Speedlights the D60 supports the advanced Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS which offers a number of fea
64. Border Press the multi selector up or down to choose print style 7A Border from Printer default print at current printer settings Print with border print photo with white border or No border then press OK to select and return to the setup Sree screen Border can be selected only when supported by the No border current printer Printing Via Direct USB Connection Time stamp Press the multi selector up or down to choose Printer A Time stamp default print at current printer settings Print time stamp print time and date of recording on photo or No time stamp then press OK to select and return to the setup PAAA screen No time stamp Cropping To exit without cropping photograph highlight No cropping and press OK To crop photograph highlight Crop and press the multi selector right A Cropping Crop No cropping OK If Crop is selected dialog shown at right will be displayed Press QE to create larger crops or amp to create smaller crops Use the multi selector up down left or right to choose position of crop Press OK to return to the setup ba P gt _ Screen A Cropping aH a0 OK 4 Highlight Start printing and press OK Setup Loo i Soja ee Start printi Printing can be canceled by pressing OK while printing is in ae k progress The screen shown in step 1 will be displayed when printing No of copies is complete saa Time stamp Cropping m Cropping Photographs Photograph
65. Bulb tyne Ki is displayed in the viewfinder 44 nN The optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 is required The shutter can remain open for up to 30 minutes without holding down the shutter release button Follow the instructions below to take pictures at a shutter speed of Time 1 Set shutter speed to Bulb tank g is displayed in the viewfinder in M mode 8 44 2 Set Release mode to Delayed remote or Quick response remote 54 e Time will be displayed for shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder 3 Press the shutter release button on the remote control e Shutter opens immediately after or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 4 Press the shutter release button on the remote control a second time to close the shutter e Shutter closes automatically after 30 minutes has passed 35 s f 25 To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete use a fully charged battery or an optional AC Adapter EH 5a with a Power Connector EP 5 BY 156 Note that noise may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for the Noise reduction option 8 108 in the shooting menu 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 e Most of the functions explained in
66. Clean image sensor in the setup a mare menu and press the multi selector right Image comment OFF Folders NCD60 EA File no sequence OFF Clean image sensor Mirror lock up 3 Select Clean now Clean image sensor Highlight Clean now and press OK to start cleaning m N Clean at The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress image Sensor Cleaning Image Sensor Cleaning The following interrupt image sensor cleaning Pressing the shutter release button Pressing 5 S ER or i Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor If dust cannot be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu clean the image sensor manually WW 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 protect the camera s internal circuitry Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait Caring for the Camera Cleaning at Startup Shutdown 1 Select Clean at Clean image sensor Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in step 2 of Cleaning from the Setup 9 Clean now Menu Option ee 160 Highlight Clean at and press the multi selector right 2 Select an option Clean image sensor Clean at Highlight one of the following options and press O K NY ON Startup P 0F Shutdown ON Startup Cy Cleaning off The image sensor
67. E Camera Error Messages and Displays Message e Use Nikon approved card e Card may be damaged Format memory card again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service This memory card cannot be used Card may be damaged Insert another representative card e If this message is displayed when creating a new folder delete unwanted files e Insert new memory card This card is not formatted Ear Format the card blinks ROMER MUN Nea Make copies of any photographs you wish to keep and delete unwanted photographs Reduce image quality or size Delete photographs and or reset sequential file numbering then format the memory card Insert new memory card Card is full Choose lower ISO sensitivity Increase shutter speed Choose smaller aperture larger f number Use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject is too bright Choose higher ISO sensitivity Use flash Decrease shutter speed e Choose larger aperture smaller f number Subject is too dark 5 Flash has fired at full power View photo if blinks underexposed adjust settings and try again 158 23 24 34 96 23 24 34 80 96 49 50 34 96 24 23 53 40 46 40 46 40 46 40 46 40 46 53 62 68 113 179 SO ON je21uy2 L 173 Camera Error Messages and Displays e Built in flash is lowered raise built in flash 64 e Reduce distance to subject use larger 40 46 apert
68. E E TAARE EEE NEE ER 1 iHormanomapd PrecatioN S eccnieasineiinn a T nails 2 Getting to KNOW TEC NET a aa A TEE OOTA 4 EIE E 218 AE E EE AE EE E A EE EEE A T TA 4 ERE MoGe I Meinn a E T E RET NO OET R 6 WINES OWE WI ea a a a n a A 6 BAC VASV ITN ISO LAN Sai arasccclioniicehantsadiatentedseteentatandren suas melanie T 7 Fae SOO CINE AVON TION SIA egte na R R E 8 Te Command Br Deemer mea a R A T T A SOOO 10 Mati SLOG COL sstestar talented att ee ties bates a aaaatdat Miaesen thle leicht tate iet Ata 2 TMesmiter kecir BUTON 5 Alea haa Meare ati eee hates ea alan te a E Laud l gt PEPEO O oe r E aerate eadtenieen 3 AF ayer a aaa to ieonl a Oly aN D errea aa ETE PRE STS oOr EIN Pens ET COE Ee 14 PIFSUSUCDS casi ccccssccatscscececevcsuosscssausece seaseeus ce cudecacuesseusccantsassucucecesesesesreas iD Charging and Inserting the Battery uu csssscsessssesssscsssecscsssssessssssecssscsesscessssssecsssesecssecsecseasessees 16 Me OUK EROE EMER fe eer oe ee Pn STR Ov E Pe BO eT eT 16 MVS sREE Marea es CRAON Batey EN ELO ase ores ee i a ahd ea aaa ha iat eae Mii te 16 Attaching a Lens niaes A cows nacuases sou coacsasetncasebaved usesievasuses sesbashavetarialsueuaees 18 TG MT ESI E n a a Ge N anat ea leech SS ean dealt 19 vibraton Reduction Mode WVR arerioari ei ra E N EAE 20 Setting Display Language Date and TiMe E s sssesssesssesssesssesssesssesssesseesseeesseesseesseesseesseesseesseesss 21 R O GS N A ET OO 2 inserting Memory Car
69. FF P OTT Apply selection Move highlight down or left With Menu Screens e Move highlight up SETUP MENU e Increase value ASICSM Setup menu a Format memory card Info display format LEN shooting info A Shooting info auto off yN World time Display sub menu LCD brightness r G Return to previous menu Apply selection e Move highlight down e Decrease value With Playback View more photo info 73 View previous photo View next photo QONCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 1 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 Display retouch menu R129 View more photo info amp 73 12 Getting to Know the Camera The Shutter Release Button The camera is equipped with a two stage shutter release button To focus press the shutter release button halfway stopping when you feel resistance Focus will lock while the shutter release button is held in this position To release the shutter and shoot press the shutter release button the rest of the way down Focus will not lock nor will the beep indicating that the subject is in focus sound if Focus mode 8 57 is set to Continuous servo AF or if Continuous servo AF is automatically applied with Auto servo AF selected for moving subjects Focus Take photograph Help Button While SE is held down information on current BOotimize image shooting conditions and help for menus are Choose how pictures will be i processed according
70. G photographs directly from the camera BY 84 e Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot see the printer manual for details If the printer supports DPOF amp 186 photographs can be selected for printing using Print set DPOF 8 90 e Take the camera memory card to a developer or digital printer center If the center supports DPOF A 186 photographs can be selected for printing using Print set DPOF 88 90 e Transfer photographs A 80 and print them from a computer For more information about how to print photographs from a computer refer to the documentation provided with your printer and the software AL 40 aU anduon e o Hul D9UUOD Printing NEF RAW Photographs NEF RAW photographs 51 cannot be printed in the methods described above Use JPEG format copies created from NEF RAW photographs using Quick retouch or NEF RAW processing in the retouch menu amp 129 or transfer them to a computer and print them using ViewNxX supplied or Capture NX available separately tej 156 re AL 40 4 Uld anduon e 0 Hul D9UUOD 84 Printing Via Direct USB Connection JPEG photographs can be printed directly from a camera connected to a PictBridge printer 186 When shooting photographs for printing via direct USB connection in P S A and M modes choose la SRGB or Illa SRGB for the Optimize image gt Custom gt Color mode option A 102 in the shooting menu Shoot
71. IK IX LLLLL LLE 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500100020004000 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 When matrix metering is used values over 161 3 EV are reduced to 161 3 EV 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 main subject and the background Standard i TTL Fill Flash for Digital SLR Flash output is adjusted for the main subject the brightness of the background is not taken into account Recommended for use with exposure compensation for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details Standard i TTL flash control is used with spot metering A8 62 or when selected with the optional Speedlight i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash Mode Shutter speed Mode Shutter speed a 2 P A 1 200 1 605 S 7200 305 Y EE PET M 1 200 30s Bulb Di 1 200 1 s Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity ISO equivalency and aperture ISO equivalent Range m ft 200 800 1 0 8 5 3ft 3in 27ft 11 in 0 7 6
72. Imprint Displayed When Full Is Selected Ref 118 Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographs Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on photographs DATE Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of photographs taken while this option is in effect DATE Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of photographs taken while this option is in effect Date counter Sj 116 Time stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected date At settings other than Off Wally appears in the Shooting information display s gt 125 F5 6 S Date is imprinted on photographs as shown below Photographs taken in tall portrait orientation with On selected for Auto image rotation 128 apiny nu W Date Imprint e Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted e The date is recorded using the format selected in Date item 8 21 e Date and time cannot be imprinted on photographs taken at image quality settings 844 50 of RAW or RAWB Date Imprint and Print Set When printing from DPOF compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information the date and information can be printed on photographs without date and time imprinted on them using options in the Print set menu amp 90 115 apiny nua 116 Custom Settings Date Counter Photographs taken while this option is in eff
73. L video device Language Choose one of 15 languages for display of camera menus and messages De Deutsch German Pt Portugu s En English English Ru Pycckun Es Espanol Spanish Sv Svenska Fi Suomi Finnish 3A BES Fr Francais French PC Cif It Italiano italian A AA NI Nederlands Dutch et ste PI Polski Polish gt Language De Deutsch o E Enolish aping nu W Es Espanol Fi Suomi i Fr Fran ais It Italiano kd NI Nederlands Portuguese Russian Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean 123 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Image Comment Create a comment beforehand and attach it to new photographs Reenter as they are taken Comments can be viewed in Capture NX m I7 available separately R8 156 or ViewNX Input comment M Attach comment Done Save changes and return to the setup menu Input comment The following dialog will be displayed Input a comment up to 36 characters in length and press amp to save Input comment l ey S R CD FH Keyboard area 0123456789 lt Comment area l gt 2 NBCDEFGHIJKL Use the multi selector to LY Comment appears here To highlight letters press OK to f7a0123450789 987055 move cursor rotate the select RMR command dial The input comment will begin at the current cursor position in the comment area Comments can be up to 36 characters long Any additional characters will be deleted To delete t
74. Monitor display returns to that shown in Li XR a step 7 Press MENU to exit to retouch menu without 100NCD60 SC_0016 JPG FINE creating copies 2008 04 01 12 02 57 320x240 Date Imprint If the small picture option is applied to ean on which the date has been imprinted using Custom Setting 18 Date imprint 8 115 the date may be difficult to read Viewing Small Pictures e Small pictures are indicated by a gray border during full frame playback thumbnail playback and when a photograph selection dialog is displayed e Playback zoom is not available when small pictures are displayed 137 aping nua 138 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing RAW photographs to create a single photograph that is saved separately from the source images Adjust image quality W 50 and image size 4 50 to suit intent from the Quick settings display WW 48 or from the shooting menu S84 100 before selecting Image overlay in the retouch menu Image created using this option can be saved at the image quality and size settings applied from the Quick settings display or the shooting menu when creating overlay copies When an overlay image is saved at an image quality setting of RAW it can be combined with another NEF RAW photograph to create a new overlay image 1 Highlight Image overlay in the retouch Image overlay menu and press the multi selector right Image1 Image Prev
75. Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY SaUOSSadDV jeuondo 146 Compatible Lenses Focus mode Shooting mode Metering system Camera setting Vari electronic ial rangefinder 3D Color Lens accessory AF S AF I NIKKOR 43 Type G or D AF NIKKOR A PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D v V3 AF S AF I Teleconverter v v Pz Other AF NIKKOR p 7 m except lenses for F3AF Al P NIKKOR v9 v3 UON S8SUa Nd AUN o NOU 9 10 Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 Al or Al modified NIKKOR and Nikon Series E Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 IF Reflex NIKKOR PC NIKKOR Al type Teleconverter DN NES a B gt gt Auto extension rings PK series 11A 12 or 13 BY S e PN 11 IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses Spot metering meters selected focus point A 62 The camera s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used Electronic rangefinder can not be used with shifting or tilting Can be used with AF S and AF I lense
76. Others Problem Date of recording is not correct Cannot select some items displayed in the menu screen Menu item is not displayed Troubleshooting e Select On for Rotate tall 98 e Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation 128 e Camera orientation was changed while the shutter release 128 button was pressed in continuous release mode e Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken 128 Photo is protected remove protection 78 Slide write protect switch to write position 25 Select All for Playback folder Note that Current will 97 automatically be selected when next photo is taken Select On for Image review in Custom Settings menu 111 e Some retouch options cannot be applied to copies 130 e Photo created or modified with other device Memory card is full or locked 25 0 e Photo is in RAW NEF format Create JPEG format copy from NEF RAW photo using Quick retouch or NEF RAW processing in the retouch menu e Transfer to computer and print using ViewNX or Capture NX Choose correct video mode 92 123 If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional camera 82 cannot be connected to the computer Update software to latest version 5156 Update software to latest version 156 g Some menu items are not available depending on the current 176 camera settings Select Full for CSM Setup menu 118 S ON je21uy2 L 171 Camera Error Messages and Dis
77. P PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Chinese Simplified and Traditional Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish One EN EL9 Rechargeable Li ion Battery supplied AC Adapter EH 5a used with Power Connector EP 5 available separately ai SO 1222 Approx 126 x 94 x 64 mm 5 0 x 3 7 x 2 5 in Approx 495 g 11b 10z without battery memory card or body cap 0 40 C 32 104 F Less than 85 no condensation SO ON Je21uy2 L 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 from any mistakes that this manual may contain 183 SO1ON je21uy2 L 184 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 Wx H x D Approx 82 5 x 28 x 65 mm 3 2 x 1 1 x 2 6 in Length of cord Approx 1 8 m 5 ft 11 in Weight Approx 80 g 2 8 oz excluding power cable Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 4 V 1000 mAh Dimensions Wx H x D Approx 36 x 56 x 14mm 1 4 x 2 2 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 51 g 1 8 oz ex
78. Pause playback While paused use the multi selector to advance or rewind the stop motion movie The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Rewind movie by one frame Rewind Pause continues while OK is pressed Advance movie by one frame Advance continues while OK is pressed Option Rewind Advance gt Resume playback a playback and return to a thumbnail list of stop motion movies Return to full frame playback when stop motion movie was played from full frame playback mode End If no operations are performed for three minutes while movie is paused playback ends and the monitor returns to the screen displayed just before playback starts Stop Motion Movies The Stop motion movie option cannot be selected when the memory card contains no stop motion movie files apiny nua 99 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options SHOOTING MENU See Using Camera Menus 8 94 for more information on using a eerie the menus A Image size Y White balance Ed ISO sensitivity Noise reduction e Active D Lighting Optimize image 101 102 Optimize images according to scene Image quality 50 Choose image quality and file format Image size 50 Choose image size White balance 52 103 104 105 Adjust colors according to the light source Fine tune white balance or choose a specific
79. Reset when the camera is turned off 4 AE lock is not recommended as matrix metering is applied and AE lock may not be sufficiently effective 1 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 optional Speedlight 3 Auto slow sync reset when the mode dial is rotated to new setting or the camera is turned off S ON je21uy2 L 177 SO ON je21uy2 L 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 settings All figures are approximate actual file size and memory card capacity may vary with scene recorded and make of memory card Image quality File size MB Number of images Buffer capacity RAW t e s s NORMAL 13 431 100 BASIC a ee 10 1 When Panasonic PRO HIGH SPEED memory card is used 2 All figures are approximate and assume average file size 3 Maximum number of photographs that can be taken before shooting stops Actual number of frames may vary with make of memory card Additional photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is available in memory buffer 4 Combined NEF RAW and JPEG file sizes Exposure Program Mode P The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph f lens focal length lt 55mm 135mm f gt 55mm f gt 135mm LV
80. White balance is selected for Custom setting 11 S Fn button W112 in a D 4 a Bs W or gi mode en is pressed in any eee other than Auto flash off mode e When 84 is pressed in P S or A mode Information Display Format The format for information display is selected from the Info display format option 8 120 in the setup menu Wide Landscape Orientation 2827 26 25 242322 2 3 4 5 6 ee K S Siow i 2o a20 EROF 32 lt A Sel en 11 12 13 7 18 3 Be 9 S l j 16 21 ma so 16007 HEE m 15 20 mi a 14 Getting to Know the Camera Tall Portrait Orientation 2827 26 25 24 23 rf ET tT 1 2 mAr Go TX rn 3 n 125 F5 6 ll gt 20 22 SAT ris ie T 32k 3 AUTO G4 2 0 Fi4 2 0 1 19 we AFAD 10 Sit 17 16 18 The information displayed in the monitor varies depending upon shooting mode and shooting conditions The information included above may vary with current camera settings BE Shooting Mode nnnneunnnnnennnnnnsts 6 2 Sei speeden 40 46 BERD Aperture Pnumber econ 40 46 Shutter speed display BEM Aperture display Electronic analog exposure display 45 Exposure COMPCMSA LION N eses 67 Flash compensation value sss 68 8 En E 65 E Exposure compensation value s s s 67 10 Help MdiCatOn siuannnaiaies 13 KEI Active D Lighting indicator sss 69 Number of exposures rema
81. ack menu 4 96 See Using Camera Menus 8 94 for more information on using the camera menus Highlight Select set Display selection dialog Scroll through photographs To display current photograph full screen press and hold Q Select current photograph and set number of copies up to 99 Selected photographs are marked with and a numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed To deselect photograph press the multi selector down when the number of print indicated is one Repeat steps 3 4 to select additional photographs Once the number of copies has been specified for all selected photographs proceed to step 6 Printing NEF RAW Photographs Direct printing of NEF RAW photographs A 50 is not possible Create a DPOF print order of JPEG format copies created from NEF RAW photographs using Quick retouch or NEF RAW 90 processing in the retouch menu A 129 E Print set DPOF Select set gt Deselect all E Print set DPOF Select set Set Zoom OK OK E Print set DPOF Select set EFN ONIRE A OK OK E Print set DPOF Select set m 14 Set Zoom OK OK E Print set DPOF Select set ad Set Zoom OK OK Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set 6 Display options Highlight option and press ES Pint set DPOF the multi selector right e Data imprint Print shooting information shutter speed and aperture on all photographs in pr
82. aining on the memory card 8 49 Aydeibojoud dIseg 29 Aydeibo oud dIseg Point and Shoot Photography Ep 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 other to keep you upper body stable 2 Frame a photograph in the viewfinder When looking through the viewfinder the monitor will turn off and the viewfinder display will turn on Photographs cannot be framed using the monitor Shooting information such as shutter speed aperture and number of exposures remaining can be confirmed in the viewfinder When the viewfinder display turns off press the shutter release button halfway to reactivate the display Position the main subject inside any of the three focus points within which the camera focuses Using a Zoom Lens Zoom in Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out Zoom out Point and Shoot Photography Auto Mode Diopter Adjustment For more information on adjusting viewfinder focus see Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment 26 Exposu
83. ands Time zone New York Toronto Lima UTC 5 World time Daylight saving time Oli On World time Date Reset the Clock Use the World time option in the setup menu to reset the camera clock 1 Turn the camera on and press MENU ac SHOOTING MENU Optimize i Menu screen is displayed in the monitor If menu item 7 image quay is already highlighted press the multi selector left to aly image Se i Ite balance highlight icon for current menu in yellow ocean Noise reduction Active D Lighting sdays S114 sdais S114 Setting Display Language Date and Time 2 Highlight and press the multi selector SETUPMENU right to highlight World time e CSM Setup menu a Format memory card World time screen is displayed Info display format Auto shooting info Quod JOLO d ome 2 Highlight Time zone Date Date format or Daylight saving time Press the multi selector right to proceed to the next pry Date format set of options Monitor display returns to the world time screen each es re time date and time settings are applied When using the daylight saving time option turn Daylight saving time on before applying other date and time settings Time zone Choose the time zone The camera clock will automatically TT be reset to the time in the selected zone See step 3 of the New York Toronto Lima UTC 5 2008 01 02 01 26 10 section Setting Display Language Date and Time
84. ans I EE Battery chamber Cover latch wn y Battery chamber COVED wccsscsccccccesssssee Walay FE Tripod socket 16 Monito cetetec ca teszsasecicrsasccectimsssternartesteancone 8 72 123 Q playback ZOOM in button woes Te 17 BP Information display Quick settings ISTO ey DUNO asaris 48 reset DUTTON acc ccceessssssssssscssssseseseesssssssssen 70 QE thumbnail playback zoom out UG j PEE EET 76 DEI OUO Teneniai 13 19 MENU menu button n n 94 20 gt Olav OACK DULLON winisesomaneieaunan 4 2 Eq Eyepiece CaP DP Sacre ramet 56 uon po1 u uon po1 U Getting to Know the Camera The Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the shooting mode Rotate the mode dial so that shooting mode icon is aligned with the indicator Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings P Programmed auto 41 A Aperture priority auto amp 43 S Shutter priority auto 42 M Manual 44 Point and Shoot Modes Digital Vari Programs Selecting a Digital Vari Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial a Auto 28 Z Child amp 37 Auto flash off 36 x Sports 37 S Portrait 36 Close up amp 37 Landscape amp 37 Night portrait 37 The Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the
85. anual focus selection in these modes select pmpn ee E t1 single point or t 1 dynamic area for AF area mode 4 58 in the Quick settings display At default settings ME Closest subject is selected automatically in T D 2 a Z Z P S A and M modes Press the multi selector left or right to highlight the focus point in the viewfinder The selected focus point is highlighted again when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The selected focus point is also shown in the Shooting information display or viewfinder sbulyjas Buooys bulbueyy 59 sbuljyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 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 c3 single point or frx dynamic area for AF area mode 58 is recommended when using focus lock 1 Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Focus will lock automatically when the in focus indicator appears and remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus point can be selected A 59 2 Recompose the frame while focus remains locked Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot When using focus lock be sure that the d
86. aphs at current settings the display will flash as shown at right No further photographs can be taken until the memory card has been 125 F56 ak replaced or photographs have been deleted 34 96 S 4 auTo D oo m oo oF 2 Set AUTO Point and Shoot Photography fs Auto Mode 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 8 162 Choose whether cleaning is performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off from the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu 8 126 Image Sensor Cleaning Battery Level Monitor Viewfinder Description Battery fully charged Battery partially discharged Low battery Prepare to charge or replace battery Shutter release disabled Charge or replace battery ae a Large Capacity Memory Cards When enough space remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more photographs at the current settings the number of exposures remaining will be displayed in units of thousands rounded down to the nearest hundred with K displayed above the number For example if 1 160 shots are possible the number of exposures remaining will show olei Image Quality and Image Size At default settings Image quality is set to JPEG normal and Image size is set to Large These settings can be changed to suit intent 49 and the amount of space rem
87. are recorded at the same image quality and size settings as those of the source images However if the source image was taken at an image quality setting of RAW or RAW B copies have an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of 3 872 x 2 592 D Lighting D lighting brightens shadows making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs Before Use the multi selector to choose the amount of enhancement D Lighting from High Normal or Low while viewing effects in the preview VEZI display Press OK to copy the photograph and exit to full frame PR ai es playback Sa SON Flee oe Cancel Zoom OK Save pa P ERRE 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 source image was taken at an image quality setting of RAW or RAW B copies have an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of 3 872 x 2 592 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Red Eye Correction The camera automatically detects red eye in photographs taken REST using the flash and creates copies in which this phenomenon is os reduced Selecting this option displays a preview image as shown below Red eye correction is available only with photographs taken using the flash No copy will be created if the camera is unable to detect red eye Confirm the effects of red eye correction and create a corrected copy as described in the following table Note that
88. area mode 58 Choose how the camera selects the focus point 04 Release mode 54 Choose the manner in which the shutter is released 05 Metering 62 Choose how the camera sets exposure 06 No memory card 110 Enable 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 amp 118 in the setup menu 07 Image review 111 Choose whether photographs are displayed immediately after they are taken 08 Flash compensation 68 Adjust flash level 09 AF assist 111 Enable or disable the AF assist illuminator 10 ISO auto 111 Choose the maximum ISO value used for auto sensitivity control 11 Fn button 112 Choose the function assigned to S Fn 12 AE L AF L 113 Choose the function performed by REE 13 AE lock 113 Choose if exposure locks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 14 Built in flash Optional flash unit 113 Choose a flash control option for the built in flash or optional SB 400 Speedlight aping nua 109 aping nua 110 Custom Settings 15 Auto off timers 114 Choose how long the monitor and exposure meters remain on 16 Self timer 114 Choose the length of the self timer delay 17 Remote on duration 115 Select the length of time the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before canceling remote control mode 18 Date imprint 115 Directly imprint photographs with the date or date and time of
89. at can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1 5 for example the effective focal length of a 24mm lens in 35mm format would be 36mm when mounted on the D60 Picture size 35mm format 36 x 24 mm Picture diagonal Picture size D60 23 6 x 15 8 mm Picture angle 35mm format Picture angle D60 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 Turn camera on Language De Deutsch a EA English OW Es Espanol Fi Suomi Fr Francais It Italiano NI Nederlands Language selection dialog is displayed 2 Select language eran Map of world time zones will be displayed UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time UTC in hours Select local time zone Daylight saving time options will be displayed Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect Date menu is displayed Press the multi selector left or right to select item up or down to change To complete the settings press OK When the settings are applied display will return to shooting mode and shooting information will be shown De Deutsch English OK Espa ol Suomi Francais Italiano Nederl
90. ault setting Only photographs in the folder currently selected for Folders in the setup menu are displayed during playback All aping nua Play back photographs in all folders on the memory card Playback Folder e When a new picture is taken Current is automatically selected even if All was previously selected Select All again to play back photographs from all folders e To select the folder to which new photographs will be recorded use the Folders option A 125 in the setup menu e If a different memory card is inserted after Current is selected a message stating that the folder contains no images will be displayed if gt is pressed before any photographs have been taken and recorded to the current memory card Select All to begin playback 97 aping nua 98 Playback Options The 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 amp 128 in the setup menu will be displayed in wide landscape orientation Slide Show Create a slide show of the photographs in the current playback r folder Start Start slide show 2s Frame interval Pause after restart gt Frame interval Choose how long each photograph will be displayed The following operations can be performed during a slide show Option Description Skip back skip ahead Pr
91. axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as 2M incandescent is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue Mired Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures For example a change of 1 000 K produces a much greater change in color at 3 000 K than at 6 000 K Mired calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10 is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account and as such is the unit used in color temperature compensation filters E g e 4 000 K 3 000 K a difference of 1 000 K 83 mired e 7 000 K 6 000 K a difference of 1 000 K 24 mired Preset Manual Preset manual can be used when the desired results cannot be achieved at other settings or to match white balance manually to the value used in an existing photograph Two methods are available for setting preset white balance Measure Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured directly by camera Use photo White balance is copied from existing photograph on memory card apiny nua 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 manua
92. ayback 8 72 D 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 2 Display retouch menu items Bm Cuict retouch Oo EF D Lighting Y Trim Monochrome Q Filter effects BD Cancel f 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 3 Highlight menu item Image overlay is not available during full frame 5 playback a CD Cancel f 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 4 Display retouch options Smal picture MNES The screen specific to each retouch option will be displayed See the section for each retouch option for 320240 further details To exit to full frame playback without Cy Ya creating modified copy press gt Dares 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 01 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 aping nua 131 aping nua 132 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Quick Retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation Area have been enhanced The camera automatically creates copies in which dark or backlit es a subjects are brightened using the D Lighting option and the ae contrast and saturation vividness are enhanced Press the multi selector up or down to choose the amount of enhancement CED Cancel_Azoom OR save performed from High Normal or Low The effects of enhancement can be previewed in the edit display Press OK to create a retouched copy and exit to full frame playback Image Quality and Size Retouched copies
93. battery Choose the time allowed to elapse before the monitor and exposure meters turn off The monitor and exposure meters turn off automatically in conjunction with auto meter off SHORT NORM LONG Short Monitor will turn off when no operations are performed for eight seconds during playback and while menus are displayed Photographs are displayed in the monitor for four seconds after shooting Exposure meters will turn off after four seconds Normal default setting Monitor will turn off when no operations are performed for 12 seconds during playback or while menus are displayed Photographs are displayed in the monitor for four seconds after shooting Exposure meters will turn off after eight seconds Long Monitor will turn off when no operations are performed for 20 seconds during playback or while menus are displayed Photographs are displayed in the monitor for 20 seconds after shooting Exposure meters will turn off after one minute Custom Time settings for the following options can be specified individually Once the setting has been specified highlight Done and press OK to apply the setting Playback menus Choose how long the monitor remains on for menus and playback from 8s 12s 20s 1 min or 10 min Image review Choose how long photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting from 4 s 8 s 20s 1 min or 10 min Auto meter off Choose the length of time before the exposure meters turn off fr
94. ble through the viewfinder is also reduced e To disable vibration reduction set the vibration reduction ON OFF switch to OFF m Using Vibration Reduction e f the camera is panned in a wide arc compensation for camera shake in the panning direction is not performed For example with horizontal panning only vertical camera shake is reduced making smooth pans much easier e Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released This is not a malfunction e Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens from the camera while vibration reduction is operating Failure to observe this note could result in the lens sounding and feeling as if an internal component is loose or broken when it is shaken This is not a malfunction Turn the camera on again to correct this Vibration reduction does not function while the built in flash is charging e When the camera is mounted on a tripod set the vibration reduction ON OFF switch to OFF However set the switch to ON when using a tripod without securing the tripod head or when using a Monopod Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 x 24 mm The size of the area exposed by the D60 in contrast is 23 6 X 15 8 mm meaning that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is Lens approximately 1 5 times that of the D60 The approximate focal length of lenses for the D60 in 35mm form
95. ble with retouched copies and source images for retouched copies The source image is displayed on the left the retouched copy on the right with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display Press the multi selector in the direction indicated by the arrow adjacent to the image highlighted with a yellow border a 4 or gt to switch between the source image and the retouched copy Befordland after D Lighting Press the multi selector left or right to switch between the source image and the retouched copy Source Retouched image copy If multiple retouched copies have been created from the same source image select the retouched copy and press the multi selector up or down to display other retouched copies If the copy was created from two images using Image overlay press the multi selector up or down to view the other source image To view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold amp To exit to full frame playback mode with the highlighted image displayed press OK aping nua 143 144 Optional Accessories This chapter introduces the optional accessories available for the D60 as well as covering handling instructions e See our websites or product catalogs for up to date information on accessories for the D60 Flash units Speedlights amp 150 Wireless Remote Control ML L3 8 156 Power connectors PH 156 157 Use
96. cal length of at least 50mm is recommended A 146 If using a zoom lens zoom all the way in The same reference image can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures Reference images cannot be Ba a u viewed using computer imaging software A grid pattern is displayed ne m m when reference images are viewed on the camera histograms and highlights are not displayed 100NCD60 DSC_0013 NDF 2008 04 01 14 20 09 Auto Image Rotation Displayed When Full Is Selected ej 118 Choose whether to record camera orientation with new photographs Photographs taken while On default setting is selected contain information on camera orientation allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback BH 72 or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX available separately tef 156 The following orientations are recorded Landscape wide Camera rotated 90 Camera rotated 90 orientation clockwise counter clockwise In continuous mode B 54 orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst even if camera orientation is changed during shooting When photographs are taken with the lens pointing up or down camera orientation information may not be accurately recorded Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected With playback photographs are always displayed in wide landscape orientation Creating Retouched Copies The Re
97. camera on and off Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfinder Display Enap MQ TOO eae as ae 0 FAAN N EPLET A A AFA tini un MA AaB 12 13 14 15 16 Actual display varies with current shooting mode and camera settings 1 FOCUS POI Seicise 26 30 56 59 60 Number of exposures remaining 28 178 Ee FOCUS INAI CaO nsseincisinismosnuntisineations 32 61 Number of shots remaining before Focus point display a 26 30 58 59 60 memory puter TS serserosinsenisa 55 178 Preset white balance recording AF area IMIOCS irisssiesecissscstvoonstinadnesvanesnedasxecavsnebicandice 58 NAG AION ca EA ON E 106 4 Autoexposure AE lOCk sssssssssrsssrsssrssressressrrs 63 T T 67 S Flexible program INGICATON eee 4 Flai comen on Eran 68 6 SNuUtTEr SCC esnin 39 46 Active D Lighting indicator venoms 69 pee EASD ee mi PC connection MaC O ceticcssssicstssctstedecrstnecaens 82 Noise reduction indicator 108 Dust off ref photo mode indicator 127 8 Flash compensation REJ Flash ready indicator sssssssttttssssssreee 33 CAO a E 68 113 A E secmesmossosessnsesnesnnee 59 9 Exposure compensation indicator 6 Electronic analog exposure display 45 Exposure COMPENSATION Lv eecccsssseessscsssseessssseeesee 6 Rangefinder cares eszeciscrstero decesbesvsbpeiabdeesehseeversbenen 116 ISO auto INGICATOF ccrecssssnsessrtetsntceeee 53 112 1s K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures on ccsssssssssse
98. cenetcetatecet cate casccnstecteatecceneaees 64 Accessory shoe 10 Accessory Shoe COVEL ccsssssssssssessscccsssssssseeeenen 150 for optional TASH UN sasnidecucddaiakasins 150 4 flash mode button sssri 64 flash compensation button 68 13 Eyelet for camera Strap cccccccssssssssssssssssssssssssee 14 14 Connector COVE T eccdertanttesncsteclcsts 81 62 92 15 Videp COnNNECTOT cccccssssssesssseensssesssssscceeeesssssssensssee 92 16 Pe Sel SWIC oiiire niani 167 UWA USB CONNECTOTF v ccseeeessssssssssseeescscsssssecsesssssseeees 31 85 X self timer DUTTON eacccccsccsssssesssessenee 54 55 FA FUNG DOOR asinsi 112 19 Lens release DUTTON s ssssssssssrssssssessrsssossesorssnrssees 19 EJ Lens MOUNTING indeX s ssssssssssssssrsssssessrsssrssees 18 1 ATs pe ys X DN a Rubber Eyecup DK 20 s ssssssssrssrssssssssssrssrsse 56 2 Viewfinder eyepi C 7 20 EJ BY 2 Seis Ol gne Fela Diopter adjustment Control s sssssssssrseress 26 AELE AE L AF L DUTON wosssensesesue 63 113 ORM protec DUTO nissun 78 6 Eoaea eE E T E 10 Eyelet for camera Strap sssri 14 8 VICE SETEC ON enaisi 12 9 Memory Card slot COVED weccccccccssssssseeseesssssssee 23 10 TD delete button inini 34 96 11 Memory card access lamp weceeccccssssssssssssssssesee 2 Power connector cover for optional 2 power COMMS GION pes ez Getting to Know the Camera 4 5 6 VA A S i
99. cluding terminal cover Battery Life Battery life varies with charge state and shooting conditions The number of shots that can be taken with a fully charged EN EL9 battery 1000 mAh is indicated below e AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED I Approximately 520 shots in single frame release mode Approximately 2 000 shots in continuous release mode e AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR with vibration reduction VR on Approximately 500 shots in single frame release mode Approximately 1 850 shots in continuous release mode Battery life for single frame release mode is measured according to CIPA standards lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and shutter released at default settings once every 30s flash fired with every other shot Battery life for continuous release mode is measured with image quality set to JPEG Basic an image size of M a shutter speed of 250s the shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus then cycled from infinity to minimum range three times 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 repeated once exposure meters have turned off e Using the monitor e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Keeping the shutter release button pressed e Slow shutter speeds halfway e Using vibration reduction with VR lenses e Repeated autofocus operations To ensure maximum battery performance e Keep the battery contact
100. d about ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed IQ 25 Delayed remote 55 Optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 required Use for self portraits Shutter is released about two seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed a Quick response remote 55 Optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 required Use to reduce blurring caused by camera shake Shutter is released immediately after the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed E 04 Release Mode Release mode also can be set in the custom settings menu amp 109 11 Fn Button 112 At default settings self timer mode can be applied by simply pressing FN The release mode can be changed by holding down amp FNn and rotating the command dial if Release mode is selected for Custom Setting 11 S Fn button 112 Continuous Mode 1 Highlight Release mode in the Quick settings display 4 48 and highlight Gl Continuous 2 Shoot Photographs are shot continuously while the shutter release button is held down Releasing the Shutter Continuous Mode When shooting conditions demand firing of the flash continuous shooting is disabled even when Cay Continuous is selected for Release mode Select or change flash mode 8 65 to turn the flash off The Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills The approximate number of images that can be recorded to the memory buffer
101. d be read before use to eM information that may be helpful when prevent damage to the camera using the camera This icon marks notes information that This icon indicates that more should be read before using the Ye information is available elsewhere in camera this manual or in the Quick Start Guide This icon marks settings that can be This icon marks menu items for which WI adjusted from camera menus by button function can be assigned from pressing MENU the Custom Settings menu Notations e A Secure Digital SD memory card is referred to as a Memory card e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with bold text Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display uon po1 U uon po1 U Information and Precautions Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e
102. d into the opening left by the power connector cover and close the battery chamber cover 4 Connect the AC Adapter EH 5a plug to the AC inlet on the AC adapter 3 and the EH 5a DC plug to the EH 5 DC in connector 4 When the camera is powered by the AC adapter the battery level indicator in the monitor will show E SOUOSSaDDV jeuondo 157 s noss d22y jeuondo 158 Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D60 All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used regardless of speed SanDisk 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB2 Toshiba 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB Panasonic 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB2 8GB2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB Lexar Platinum Il 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB2 Professional 1 et 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports 2GB cards 2 S SDHC compliant If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device check that device supports SDHC Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Maximizing the Life of the Camera Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period turn the camera off remove the battery and store the battery in a cool dry area with the terminal cover in place To prevent mold or mildew store the camera i
103. dial to Shutter priority auto or Manual mode selecting a shutter speed of 250s or faster and using defaults for all other settings Can be selected from 2 5 10 and 20 s duration TTL exposure metering using 420 segment RGB sensor e Matrix 3D color matrix metering Il type G and D lenses color matrix metering Il other CPU lenses e Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 8 mm circle in center of frame Spot Meters 3 5 mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on selected focus point on center focus point when non CPU lens is used e Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV e Spot metering 2 20 EV SO ON je21uy2 L Combined CPU 181 SO ON je21uy2 L 182 Specifications Exposure mode Exposure compensation Exposure lock ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Active D Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo AF area mode Focus lock Flash Built in flash Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash ready indicator Digital Vari Programs Auto Auto flash off Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up Night portrait Programmed auto with flexible program Shutter priority auto Aperture priority auto Manual 5 5 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Luminosity locked at detected value with AEE ISO 100 1600 in steps of 1 EV Can also be set to approx 1 EV ISO 3200 equivalent above ISO 1600 Can be selected from On auto or Off
104. ds sasoietan eE ENA Nia 23 Hoeri NMOS CNS css a a A EE A N 23 FO UTE TUT USING aS na EAE A a AN a sa 24 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment es ssssessssessssesssseesssesssseossseosseeosseeosseessse 26 Basic PROCOGIFADIOY escoisen essnee r a a a A Point and Shoot Photography sap Auto MOE ccsscccccsssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssscesssssssssessssssee 28 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting MOCO csssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssessesessssee 28 DUCA Rane eh MOCO a Oe scat ae tect i SS ted AAAA 30 Die B FOCUSING NO Ukr tren tae cscs tec A E catia daaia aati 32 Step 4 Viewing Photographs Deleting Photographs wi ccssssssssssssssssssssssssscssssssssssssesssesessnee 34 vi Table of Contents SMOOTING Partc lar SCENES cirer E TEA OAT EO Galeoncins 36 KAKO RIC SS aA A A 36 Features of D Z Wa BS WY and E Modes nennen 36 Genting aood Results WITAUTOOC US ntonio ea a E oRihtate 38 P S A and M Modes 00000000000000000ss000sssoossssoessososssssesssssssssesssse 39 Shooting in P S A and M Modes incccccsscsssssesssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssscssssssssssssssssssssesssssees 40 Shooting in P Mode Programmed AUto csssccssssscssssssscssssssssssssessssssscssssssesssssssssssssesssssssesssssses 41 Shooting in S Mode Shutter Priority AUtO ccccscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssseees 42 Shooting in Mode Aperture Priority AUtO ccccsssssssssssssse
105. e 141 aping nua 142 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 5 Highlight Starting image Middle image or End image and press OK Edit e e Starting i When Starting image is selected repeat step 2 to select the starting TEA image After the starting image is changed the monitor will return to LL ance display shown in step 4 When End image is selected repeat step 3 to select the ending image After the ending image is changed the monitor will return to display shown in step 4 When Middle image is selected unwanted images can be removed from the stop motion movie Highlight unwanted images and press the multi selector up or down The W icon is removed After unwanted images have been removed press OK The monitor will return to the display shown in step 4 When creating a stop motion movie without editing highlight Cancel and press OK 6 Highlight Save and press OK UN Geste mone Select Save in the display shown at right and press OK to create oar and save the movie file Once the movie file is saved the starting Preview Frame rate image will be displayed in full frame playback Select Preview to play back the stop motion movie with settings applied before the file was saved While previewing the movie the same operations available with stop motion playback including pausing rewinding and advancing can be applied 99 Highlight Frame rate to change the rate at whic
106. e 159 EOI r ERAO O AA A EAO 159 E E EE E IEN E A ERT AEE E A E E E E SE T E E E E 159 Canna TOM Ne Opica LOW P aS TE a A A A 160 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions sessessseessseessseessseesssessseessseesssessssessssrosserossersssesss 164 TI GAINS rele GIS ra n A AE TOO 164 AE a a A OTE T E ETE 166 IX Table of Contents Technical Notes sescscesesococsecococsecocosoccsecococsecosocsecosocsesocoesesossesesssse LOZ POU IS SI OOLIIIG escuna a aaa O RIS EEN aera aena I SNOG Oaer POTER PlaybaC K iiciin OENE 76 Others E E amera Error Messages and Displays csssessssssesssssssssssssssssscssssscscsssecscsssesecscsssesessssesessssssessee 7 2 sosooooooooooooooo eocooooooooooooooooooooo secoooooooooooooooooo sosooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eecoooooooooooooooooo eosooooooooooooooo eocoooooooooooooooooo socoooooooooooooooooo eecoooooooooooooooooooooooocoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eocooooooooooooooo cocoooooooooooooooooo secoooooooooooooooooo eosooooooooocooooooooooooooooooooooooooo eosoooooooooooooooooo eosoooooooooooooooooo eosooooooooooooooo eosoooooooooooooooooo eecoooooooooooooooooo cesoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo DENOK oare a a a an aaa LO Available Settings and Defaults PPE ENE T Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality Size
107. e command dial left to view photographs in reverse order View photo Press the multi selector up or down to view information information about current photograph 8 73 Zoom in on photograph Zoom in on current photograph amp 77 Delete photograph Delete current photograph Bf 34 Protect photograph Protect current photograph amp 78 View thumbnails Qi View multiple photographs 8 76 Display the retouch menu 8 129 When a movie file created from the Stop motion movie option 141 is displayed the ROOM ayeo movie can be played back by pressing OK The same operations available during stop motion playback BM 99 can be performed Exit to shooting or DJ To return to shooting mode press the shutter mode release button halfway or press View menus MNW View menus A 94 More Information For more information about controlling whether photographs taken in tall orientation are rotated for display in the monitor during playback see Auto image rotation in the playback menu A 128 and Rotate tall in the setup menu 3 98 For more information about choosing whether to display photographs as they are taken see Custom Setting 07 Image review 8 111 For more information about choosing how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically to reduce the drain on the battery see Custom Setting 15 Auto off timer te 114 Viewing Photographs in Full Frame Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimpo
108. ect are imprinted with Daemen the number of days remaining until or the number of days elapsed Date counter Done since a specified date Use it to track the growth of a child or count mey Er down the days until a birthday or wedding Display options EI 2008 04 23 FEB a 22 2008 04 01 Choose date When the date counter is applied for the first time or the multi selector is ADAE iN pressed right after one of the three options has been selected the Set hoo date date screen will be displayed Enter a date 8H 21 step 5 and press OK Up to three dates can be recorded To select a different date FA 2009 02 05 choose an option and press OK Display options Choose Number of days Years and days or Years months and aon days and Press OK Display options l Number of days OK Years and days Years months and days Once the setting for each option has been selected highlight Done and press OK to apply the setting Sample date counter time stamps are shown below 4 aq De 7 E TE7 2008 04 25 Two days remaining Two days elapsed aq ae A 2008 06 21 19 Rangefinder Displayed When Full Is Selected K 118 In all shooting modes except M selecting On with manual focus mode MH 61 enabled causes the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder to switch to the rangefinder display a scale indicating focus distance This option is useful when focusing manually Available when lens
109. efore progressing to more advanced operations Aydeibo oud dIseg 28 Point and Shoot Photography fs Auto Mode This section uses shooting in auto mode to explain basic procedures ga 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 Select Shooting Mode 1 Turn the camera on Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on The image sensor cleaning in progress screen will be displayed and then shooting information will be displayed in the monitor Looking through the viewfinder turns the monitor off and the viewfinder display will light AUTO 2 Rotate the Mode Dial to gy Auto Mode The camera enters D auto mode 3 Check the battery level 3 Check the battery level in the Shooting information display gt Iso in the monitor A 29 125 F5 6 5 If the monitor is off press Q lt P gt to display shooting information again 4 auro E oo i oo Bor 259 2 A Set When the battery is exhausted the shooting information cannot be displayed Charge or replace the battery 4 Check the number of exposures remaining we pm The number of photographs that can be recorded on the i jac on memory card is shown in the Shooting information display or NG dA Fa fa SS viewfinder If there is not enough memory to store additional photogr
110. en een eer nae 50 25 mage QUA sn 50 p nd nu W 121 aping nua 122 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Wallpaper The design of the Wallpaper format is the same as the Graphic display except that a user aie av Seg selected photograph is displayed in the eSESIGN E background The shutter soeed and aperture displays and the graphic display of the shooting mode 9 do not appear To choose a photograph for the Wallpaper format 1 Highlight Select wallpaper in the Info display format mfo display format screen A 120 step 1 and press the multi selector right Select wallpaper The photographs on the memory card will be displayed A KoM Ra L m Q Zoom OK OK 2 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight a Ifo display format photog raph Select wallpaper Press and hold amp to enlarge display of the selected photograph oF KoA Tao Q Zoom OK OK 3 Press OK to select the highlighted photograph and return to the setup menu The camera will record the new wallpaper and use it in the shooting display whenever Wallpaper is selected Only one image is recorded for wallpaper Any existing wallpaper including the default image provided with the camera is deleted when a new image is selected and cannot be restored Wallpaper cannot be viewed during playback or copied to a memory card Auto Shooting Info Select On to automatically display shooting information after the shutter release butt
111. ent liquid crystal from the monitor from entering your eyes or mouth m 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 be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional Speedlights should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced io eae BU JO asi BU Hulziwixepy 160 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Optical Low Pass Filter Automatic Low Pass 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 moir If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off Cleaning from the Setup Menu Option 1 Place the camera base down Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right 2 Display the Clean image sensor menu SETUP MENU Highlight
112. er the camera continuously for extended periods use an optional AC Adapter EH 5a with Power Connector EP 5 A 156 m Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly and do not use force to connect the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle 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 gt Video mode 123 Menu Guide This chapter explains the details and specification of five camera menus gt Playback Options Basic Camera Settings The Playback Menu 8 96 The Setup Menu fj 117 Delete Bf 96 CSM setup menu A8 118 Playback folder 8 97 Format memory card 8 24 Rotate tall S84 98 Info display format 8 120 Slide show 8 98 Auto shooting info 8 122 Print set DPOF 8 90 Shooting info auto off S 123 Stop motion movie A 99 World time Bf 21 Shooting Options LCD brightness Ba 123 The Shooting Menu H 100 on a Language Bf 123 Optimize image 8 101 102 Image comment BM 124 Image quality 50 Folders BH 125 Image size E 50 File no sequence A 126 White balance amp 52 103 104 105 Clean image sensor RW 126 ISO sensitivity i 53 Mirror lock up RH 126 Noise reduction 84 108 Firmware version 8 126 Active D Lighting 8 69 Dust off ref photo 8H 127 Custom settings J 10
113. es created with the Stop motion movie option 141 from the retouch menu Can be selected only when the memory card contains one or more movie files Only selected options for My menu 8 119 will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM Setup menu option A 118 in the setup menu Delete Delete selected photographs or all photographs Photographs marked with the icon are protected A 78 and cannot be deleted 4 Selected 97 Delete selected photographs All Delete all photographs in the folder currently selected for playback If the number of photographs to be deleted is very large some time may be needed to complete the operation Playback Options The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Photographs for Deletion 1 Highlight photograph Selected are Set Zoom OK OK Press and hold amp to enlarge display of the selected photograph 2 Select highlighted photograph n Selected Selection shown by ii icon 7 To deselect photograph marked with fi icon File Ka na highlight and press the multi selector up or down Ne oy a ik EE Repeat steps 1 2 to select additional photographs Oset AZoom W OK 3 Confirmation dialog for deleting selected Selected photographs will be displayed Highlight Delete 3 images Yes and press OK To exit without deleting the photographs highlight No and press OK Playback Folder Select the folder from which images will be played back Current def
114. eserves 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 from any mistakes that this manual may contain 185 SO ON je21uy2 L 186 Specifications Supported Standards DCF Version 2 0 The Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF 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 color reproduction when the images are output on Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer Symbols Ga auto 28 Auto flash off 36 Portrait 36 Landscape 3 amp Child 37 amp Sports 37 W Close up 37 e Night portrait 37 4 i exposure compensation button 4 67 68 aperture button 4 44 E Active D Lighting button 4 69 70 flash mode button 4 64 65 68 flash compensation button 4 68 X self t
115. esponse remote Shutter released when camera focuses 3 Frame the photograph If the remote control is used with the camera in autofocus mode press the shutter release button halfway to focus The shutter will not be released sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 55 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 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 Continuous after the shutter is released Remote control From a distance of 5m 16ft or 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 lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick resoonse remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released Eyepiece Cap Attach the eyepiece cap to the viewfinder Rubber Eyecup DK 20 Eyepiece Cap DK 5 eyepiece with remote shooting Remove Rubber Eyecup DK 20 and insert the supplied Eyepiece Cap DK 5 as shown at right This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure Hold the camera steady when removing the rubber eyecup Remove the Rubber Eyecup DK 20 when attaching other viewfinder eyepiece access
116. ess the multi selector left to return to previous frame right to skip to next frame WS MeN Display and change photo information A 73 information l Pause slide show Pause slide show Return to playback End slide show and return to playback menu menu End slide show and return to full frame M 72 or thumbnail playback Bf 76 Return to playback mode Press the shutter release button halfway or amp to return to shooting mode Return to shooting mode The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when OK is pressed to pause playback Select Restart and press OK to restart the show or Exit and press OK to return to the Restart playback menu 2s Frame interval E Exit 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 Playback Options The Playback Menu Stop Motion Movie View movie files created with the Stop motion movie option ae ctopemononmole 8 141 from the retouch menu A thumbnail list of existing stop motion movies only is displayed in the monitor Press the multi selector left or right to choose a file and press OK to play back Zoom Play Press the multi selector left or right during playback to choose a control at the bottom of the monitor then press OK to perform the selected operation The following operations are available Description Rewind movie Playback resumes when OK is released Advance movie Playback resumes when OK is released Pausing
117. every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low pass filter during production and shipping The 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 this foreign matter may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To protect the camera when no lens is in place be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap Should foreign matter find its way onto the low pass filter clean the filter as described above or have it cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX available separately teJ 156 or the clean image options available in some third party imaging applications eae BU JO afi BU Hulziwixepy 163 PJBLUED BU JO afi BU Hulziwixepy 164 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions The Camera and Lens Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden
118. expanding the ways in which photographs are enjoyed Connecting to a Computer When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable photographs recorded with the camera can be copied transferred to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting 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 Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate editions Windows XP Service Pack 2 Home Edition Professional If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer 8 82 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 4 10 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility AL 40 4 Uld anduon e 0 Hul D9UUOD v Notes on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use batteries with adequate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly To power the camera continuously 80 for extended periods use an optional AC Adapter EH 5a with Power Connector EP 5 6
119. f photographs Metering cannot be Autoexposure lock in effect 63 changed Only one shot taken each time shutter release button is pressed in continuous release mode Select Custom in Optimize image and choose a setting other than Auto for image sharpening and tone compensation Continuous shooting is not available when built in flash is 54 64 required 66 Playback Problem Solution x RAW image is not When photo was taken at image quality of NEF JPEG only the 50 played back JPEG image will be played back Se Pato gene Select All for Playback folder Note that Current will Goria a curing automatically be selected when next photo is taken a playback Pasning Peor APREA BROO information Highlights is displayed 73 75 in images Shooting data appear Sec ERN i Photo information Shooting data is displayed 73 74 on images A OOPRAPPEA Photo information Histogram is displayed 73 79 during playback Problem Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation Cannot delete photo Message displayed stating that no images are available for playback Image not displayed after shooting Cannot retouch photo Cannot change print order Cannot select photo for printing Photo is not displayed on IV Cannot transfer photographs to a computer Cannot open images with Capture NX Cannot use Camera Control Pro 2
120. g the battery e Unplug the quick charger when it is not in use 17 sdais S414 Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when exchanging lenses 1 Turn the camera off and remove the body cap Remove the rear lens cap from the lens 2 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body position the lens in the camera s bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it 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 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 not possible when any other type of lens is 18 mounted regardless of the autofocus capabilities of the lens itself Attaching a Lens Lens An AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens BJ 185 is used in this manual for illustrative purposes The AF S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED II lens can be used 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 EJ Vibration reduction ON OFF switch 20 El A M Mode SWITCH u ccccssssssssssssssssesseseesssssee 18 61 i 6 PUPS Oo ernea r e 62 lt m Rear le
121. ght Save and press OK to create a copy and exit to full frame playback z Color balance The monitor displays as shown at right Press the multi selector up Q down left or right to modify color balance as described below More green B L Tp More blue G a gt More red D Cancel NZ More pink The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red green and blue histograms giving the distribution of tones in the copy 8 75 After adjusting filter effects press OK to copy the photograph and return to full frame playback 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 source image was taken at an image quality setting of RAW or RAW B copies have an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of 3 872 x 2 592 135 aping nua 136 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Small Picture Create a small copy of the selected photograph Copies have an image quality of JPEG Fine The following sizes are available 640x480 Suited to television playback C 320x240 Suited to display on website Ca 160x120 Suitable for e mail The small picture option can be used during full frame playback as described in Creating Retouched Copies in Full frame Playback 8 131 The procedure for selecting photographs after choosing Small picture from the retouch menu however differs Instead of selecting a single pho
122. h the stop motion movie is played back Highlight Edit to return to step 5 m Stop Motion Movies Photographs taken with cameras other than the D60 and copies created using the Trim and Small picture options cannot be selected Playing Back Stop Motion Movies is displayed in full frame or thumbnail playback mode Stop motion movie files can be played back by pressing OK in full frame playback or using the Stop motion movie option in the playback menu A8 99 e For more information on stop motion movie file names see File Names 8 51 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Before and after Making a Side by Side Comparison Compare a retouched copy to the source image by displaying them side by side This option is displayed only when OK is pressed while a retouched copy or the source image for a retouched copy is displayed in full frame playback 64131 1 Select a source image or a retouched copy in full frame EA playback mode and press OK Retouch menu items will be displayed z M Trim OM Monochrome s Q Filter effects 2 8 GBD Cancel OONCD60 CSC_0012 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 13 07 23 1 3872x2592 2 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Before E M Tim and after CH Monochrome Q Filter effects 4 fm Small picture Ph anmenn OO 2 8 BD cancel O QONCD60 CSC_0012 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 13 07 23 3872x2592 3 PressOK Options used to created copy This option is only availa
123. he character at the current cursor position press 1 Press MENU to exit without changing the comment Attach comment The comment is added to all photographs taken while this option is checked M Highlight this option and press the multi selector right to toggle the check mark on or off Select Done and press OK to apply the setting aping nua 124 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Folders Displayed When Full Is Selected tf 118 Create new folders on the memory card and choose the folder to ce which new photographs will be recorded Folder names are comprised of a three digit folder number and a 7 five digit folder name e g 100NCD60 Folder numbers are Ao assigned automatically by the camera and folder names can be pete created by the user Select folder gt Select folder Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be recorded Current folder fa Select folder OK l Other folders in alphabetical order NCD60 default folder When the current folder 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 picture is taken with this folder selected a new folder with the same name will be created New Create a new folder and name it Press amp to save changes and return to the setup menu Keyboard area ETI Name area Use the multi selector to KLMNOPQRST Folder
124. he electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and Shooting information display show whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded the displays will flash Display Description a 0 Optimal exposure If indicator is to right of 0 photograph will be underexposed Display at left fr indicates that photograph will be underexposed by 3EV If indicator is to left of 0 photograph will be overexposed Display at left ainil indicates that photograph will be overexposed by more than 2EV When On is selected for Custom Setting 10 ISO auto fe 111 ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to compensate for changes in aperture and shutter speed with the result that changes to shutter speed and aperture will not affect the electronic analog exposure display sapow IJ pue WY S d 45 sapow IJ pue WY S d 46 Shooting in M Mode 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 shake use a tripod or an optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 Bulb Time Shutter remains open while the shutter release button is held down and closes when the shutter release button is released This option is available when shooting in M mode at a shutter speed of
125. hs A preview of the portion of the photograph to be copied is displayed The following operations can be performed Reduce the portion Q Each time amp is pressed the portion to be copied to be copied is reduced in the preview image Increase the portion Quy Each time QE is pressed the portion to be to be copied copied is increased in the preview image ea pes While photo is Zoomed in press the multi selector e q A up down left or right to view areas of image not NZ visible in the monitor Create co Save the area currently visible in the monitor as a ee separate file and exit to full frame playback Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG photographs have an image quality amp 50 of JPEG Fine cropped copies created from JPEG photographs have the same image quality as the source images Depending on the size of the crop the copy may be 2 560 x 1 920 1 920 x 1 440 1 280 x 960 960 x 720 or 640 x 480 pixels in size BY 50 image Monochrome Choose from Black and white Sepia and Cyanotype blue and white monochrome Black and white Create black and white copies of selected photographs Sepia Create sepia copies of selected photographs Cyanotype Create blue tinted monochrome copies of selected photographs Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image press the multi selector up to increase color saturation down to decrease Press OK to create a mo
126. iew The preview dialog shown at right will be displayed with Image 1 highlighted Zoom Select 2 Press OK EAEN Image1 RLO Q Zoom OK A photograph selection dialog will be displayed 3 Press the multi selector left or right to Sa highlight the first photograph in the Imaget overlay re KA PsA Press and hold amp to enlarge display of the selected mg J a 14 Ae photograph Q Zoom OK OK 4 Press OK to select the highlighted image ne and return to the preview display Imaget Image2 Preview The selected image will appear as Image 1 Zoom 0k Select Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 5 Optimize exposure for the overlay by Image overlay pressing the multi selector up or down to Image2 Preview select the gain for image 1 from between 0 1 and 2 0 The default value is 1 0 selecting 0 5 cuts gain in half Zoom OWselect while selecting 2 0 doubles gain The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column 6 Press the multi selector left or right to Rae highlight Image 2 Image1 Image2 Preview Press OK to display a photograph selection dialog id ud again td x 0 6 Repeat steps 3 5 to select the second photograph Zoom OWselect and adjust gain 7 Press the multi selector left or right to Ser highlight the Preview column Image1 Image Preview When Overlay is selected and OK is pressed a preview of the overlay image will be displayed Proceed to step 8 When Save is selec
127. ile the SB 800 SB 600 and SU 800 provide AF assist illumination the SU 800 does not provide AF assist illumination in close up mode Auto power zoom is available only with SB 800 and SB 600 Speedlights In the following modes the maximum aperture minimum f number varies with ISO sensitivity 0 53 a 4 a Z x g P modes ISO sensitivity Maximum aperture minimum f number W mode ISO sensitivity Maximum aperture minimum f number For each one step increase in sensitivity e g from 200 to 400 aperture is stopped down by half an f stop If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens When TTL Remote Cord SC 17 28 or 29 is used for off camera flash photography in i TTL mode correct exposure may not be achieved with i TTL Balanced Fill Flash control We recommend that you select standard i TTL flash control Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor In i TTL mode use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the Speedlight Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels as this may produce incorrect exposure Other Accessories Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup before attaching viewfinder eyepiece accessories See Eyepiece Cap WH 56 for more information on removing the rubber eyecup Filters Diopter adjustment viewfinder lenses This feature is helpful for those
128. imer button 4 54 55 Fn FUNC button 4 112 Fn Button 112 AE L AE L AF L button 5 60 63 78 113 O n protect button 5 78 TD delete button 5 34 Q playback zoom button 5 8 48 70 77 BP Information display Quick settings display button 5 QE thumbnail playback zoom out button 5 13 76 help button 5 13 MENU menu button 5 94 gt playback button 5 34 72 reset button 4 5 70 A AC adapter 156 157 Accessories 155 Accessory shoe 4 150 cover 4 150 Active D Lighting 69 indicator 9 Active D Lighting and retouch history 74 AE L AF L button 113 AF area mode 7 9 58 AF assist 111 AF assist illuminator 4 57 Aperture 7 9 40 44 display 9 ring 40 Aperture priority auto 43 Auto image rotation 128 Auto meter off 31 Auto off timers 114 Auto shooting info 122 Autoexposure AE lock 7 63 113 Autofocus 18 AVI 51 B Battery 155 166 charging 16 indicator 7 9 28 inserting 16 level 29 Battery chamber cover 5 1 7 latch 5 17 Beep 110 indicator 9 Before and after 143 Black and white 134 Blue intensifier 135 Body Cap BF 1A 156 Border 86 Built in flash 4 33 64 113 Bulb 46 C Camera Control Pro 2 82 156 Capture NX 127 156 CHARGE lamp 17 Clean image sensor 126 160 Closest subject 58 Color balance 135 mode 102 103 space 103 temperature 104 Command dial 5 10 Connector cover 4 167 Continuous 54 mode 54 Cool white fluorescent 103 Cropping 8
129. ining 28 178 Preset white balance recording VCC I agapan aana SENEESE 106 Capture mode indicator snini 82 K appears when memory remains for 13 over 1000 exposures wrscccscccsssssssssecsssessssseeesssers 29 14 MEETING OC A E 62 The Shutter Speed and Aperture Displays 15 AF area MOC essens 58 16 FOCUS MOQ e siisii 57 WME Release MOE seisseen 54 18 DA SENSINI Y saiae 53 KJ White balance Mode uu 52 103 104 EY Age 6 sk 74 lt a eeer eto ne orr ene oreo Rennes scNer mem 50 21 image gua y epas 50 FOCUS POINt aisplayssici 26 30 58 59 60 AF area MOC ececccssssscsssssssssssessssssssssssesssssssseessssssssee 58 23 Battery INAICATOT areinisasiennnunninosiini 29 Beep indicato ssseneieninainiaioss 110 2s Optimize image indicator s s sssssssse1s11 101 26 BO AUO OIC O rennon 53 112 Manual flash control indicator 113 yi Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight sssersesrsersersrrsere 153 28 Date imprint INGICATOL ssrunconrninsbissn 115 These displays provide a visual indication of shutter soeed and aperture Fast shutter speed large aperture small f number Slow shutter speed small aperture large f number Graphic displays of the shutter speed and aperture are shown when the mode dial is rotated uo1 npo1 u uon po1 u 10 Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dial Rotate the command dial alone or use the command dial with other buttons
130. ins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction or unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Table of Contents FOLYO O ATE Voar AAT O O O OO ii NOUCOS soetan ra Bcc atece tian cai cdc settee Seen deen 9 cette ace een E ceeds cect uees iil TIRE OCU CUIONN oases cosinccccasiscacccccccscacesnccsienccccccebiccaccacsasasnaeotsioctiescccbiacteeesee PIS OUT TANS VAIN All enaner
131. int order C Imprint date e Imprint date Print date of recording on all photographs in print order To complete print order and exit highlight Done and press OK O Date imprint Canceling the Print Orders To remove all photographs from the print order select Deselect all in the print set DPOF screen shown in step 1 and press OK The dialog shown at right will be displayed and display will return Marking removed from to the playback menu Printing the Current Print Order When the Camera is Connected to a PictBridge Printer 1 Connect the camera to a printer RH 83 Press MENU in the A PictBridge PictBridge playback display AREA gt Print DPOF Index print 2 Select Print DPOF and press the multi selector right 3 Follow the steps in Selecting Photographs for Printing to modify and print the current order A 88 DPOF date and data imprint options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order use the PictBridge Time stamp option Date Imprint e When Custom Setting 18 Date imprint fe 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 enabled for printing the shooting date and photo information except when printing w
132. ional Speedlight only To prevent the built in flash from popping up automatically when lighting is poor do not select Digital Vari Program modes 2 When mounted on D60 flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter release is disabled Set Speedlight to A non TTL auto mode 3 Autofocus is available only with AF S VR Micro 105mm f 2 8G ED lense 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode 1 ISO Auto When the SB 400 SB 800 or SB 600 is used the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity to achieve optimal flash output if On is selected for Custom Setting 10 ISO auto or Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity in Digital Vari Program modes However foreground subjects may be underexposed 6 111 D lal Z lt Ww and Ry Modes When an optional Speedlight is attached the built in flash turns off e Auto flash mode is canceled and the optional Speedlight will fire whenever a photograph is taken If the flash mode is set to off fill flash is automatically applied e When using an optional Speedlight in la or amp mode flash mode is automatically set to fill flash Red eye reduction mode can also be selected e When flash output is Compensated using SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight or SU 800 Wireless Speedlight Commander flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight will be displayed at the top of Shooting information display e The optional Speedlight will not fire when the mode dial is rotated to
133. is option can be disabled from Custom Setting 01 Beep ted 110 The Built in Flash AUTO When shooting a dimly lit or backlit subject in gy auto mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway When using the flash remove the lens hood to prevent its shadow from appearing in photographs If the flash is required picture can only be taken while the flash ready indicator is displayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging and pictures cannot be taken even if the flash is up Wait until is displayed In auto mode with auto flash mode enabled the flash will not fire even if it has popped up automatically if the subject is already sufficiently lit Pictures can also be taken when is not displayed Select Auto flash off mode BM 36 to prevent the flash from firing when lighting is poor For more information on using the flash see Using the Built in Flash B64 Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity 8 179 When the flash is not in use return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward until it clicks into place ii N Changing Shooting Settings In addition to Image quality 8 50 and Image size amp 50 a variety of other shooting settings can be modified in p auto mode including the manners in which the shutter is released Release mode amp 54 the manner in which the camera focuse
134. istance between the camera and the subject on which focus was locked does not change Focus Lock using E b AE L Focus can also be locked by pressing AF 1 instead of holding the shutter release button down halfway Focus will lock when AE is pressed while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus will remain locked while AEE is held down even if you later remove your finger from the shutter release button m Focus Lock The shutter release button cannot be used to lock focus in 2 mode 8 37 Elly continuous release mode A 54 or continuous servo autofocus A 57 or when continuous servo autofocus is selected in auto servo AF 857 Use REF to lock focus Shooting While Focus Remains Locked When focus is locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway release the shutter release button only halfway after the shutter is released and press fully again to take the next picture Focus will remain locked between shots When focus is locked by pressing AE t hold AEE down and press the shutter release button all the way down for each shot 12 AE L AF L 3 113 gg This option controls the behavior Of RET Focus Manual Focus Use this option to focus manually or when the camera is unable to focus correctly using autofocus To focus manually display the Quick settings display and choose Focus mode 84 48 and select MF manual focus for Focus mode 3 57 Adjust the lens focusing ring
135. ith direct connection of the camera to a printer e When printing photographs on which date and time have been imprinted with direct connection of the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer select No time stamp for Time stamp amp 87 v Print Set e The Print set DPOF option cannot be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order e Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer after the print order is created AL 40 aU aINdWOD e 0 Hul D9UUOD 9 AL 40 a UL anduon e 0 Hul D9UUOD Viewing Photographs on TV A Video Cable EG D100 available separately tes 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 the video cable Connect to video device 3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Turn the camera on Press gt to begin playback During playback images will be displayed on the television or recorded to video tape Use the same operations for playing images back in the camera monitor to play them back on a television The camera monitor will remain off Notes on Power Source When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use batteries with adequate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly To pow
136. ities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using comme
137. l Be aware that each time new preset white balance data is measured by the camera existing preset data is overwritten 1 Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph A standard gray card can be used as a reference in studio settings 2 Display the shooting menu and select White balance gt White balance Preset manual and then press the multi selector right E Preset manual Measure gt Use photo 105 aping nua 106 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 3 Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right Meats The screen shown at right will be displayed highlight Yes and press Overwrite existing O K preset data No 4 The message Take photo of white or gray object a on coll filling viewfinder under lighting for shooting will be displayed 125 F56 Wee AF A When the message clears from the display the viewfinder and pa shooting information white balance displays will flash as shown at right NI 7 A 00 Fa 00 EFF PRE E an 5 Frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter release button all the way down White balance can be measured even when the camera is not in focus 6 Ifthe camera was able to measure a value for white balance the message Data acquired will be displayed White balance will automatically be set to the measured value If the warning shown at right is displayed the
138. la SRGB Photographs taken in this mode are adapted to the sRGB color space and are suited to printing or use as is with no further modification Choose this option for portrait 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 extensively processed or retouched Illa SRGB default setting Photographs taken in this mode are adapted to the sRGB color space and are suited to printing or use as is with no further modification Choose this option for nature and landscape shots Saturation Choose the level of saturation color intensity from Auto Normal Moderate or Enhanced Choose Moderate for less saturated colors Enhanced for more vivid colors Default setting is Auto aping nua Hue adjustment Hue can be adjusted between 9 to 9 in increments of 3 the degrees refer to the color wheel often used to express hue Positive values make reds more orange greens more blue and blues more purple Negative values make reds more purple blues more green and greens more yellow Default setting is 0 102 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Color Mode e Modes la and Illa are recommended for photos that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management e f the application supports color management choose the
139. m 1 0 m 1 7 0 5 m Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V Quick return Instant return electronically controlled Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self timer Exposure Metering Metering method Range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens 20 C 68 F Exposure meter coupling Specifications e AF S and AF I NIKKOR All functions supported e Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor All functions supported except autofocus e Non Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus IX NIKKOR and AF NIKKOR for F3AF Not supported e Type D PC NIKKOR All functions supported except some shooting modes e Al P NIKKOR All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II e Non CPU Autofocus not supported Can be used in exposure mode M but exposure meter does not function Lens with maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Electronic rangefinder can be used Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter 4000 30 s in steps of 3 EV Bulb Time optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 required X 200 s synchronizes with shutter at 1 200 s or slower Single frame Continuous Self timer Remote control optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 required Up to 3 fps by selecting Manual focus mode rotating the mode
140. mage 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 WY 178 RAW B sbuljyjas Bulyoous bulbuey gt 50 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 Format Description Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card Choose for images that will be processed or retouched on a computer to control image RAW NEF degradation To print these images use JPEG format copies processed from NEF RAW photographs using the Quick retouch option amp 132 or the NEF RAW processing option BM 140 in the retouch menu or use software that Supports the NEF format on a computer Images are compressed less than NORM producing higher FINE quality images Compression ratio approx 1 4 NORM JPEG Best choice in most situations Compression ratio approx 1 8 default setting l P AEA BASIC Smaller file size suited to e mail or the website Compression ratio approx 1 16 RAW B NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one basic quality JPEG image Image Size Select Image size from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 8 48 Image size is measured in
141. manage photographs Shooting 100 Adjust shooting settings Custom Settings 109 Personalize camera settings P Setup 117 Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup K Retouch 129 Create retouched copies of existing photographs aping nu W The multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus See the following page for basic instructions on navigating camera menus e Move cursor up e Increase value Ce as Display sub menu ee Return to previous menu Make selection e Move cursor down e Decrease value 94 Display menus Highlight icon in yellow for current menu When a menu item is highlighted the menu icon can be selected by pressing MENU Select one of the five menus Choose from gt playback O shooting Custom Settings i Setup or Jj retouch menu Position cursor in selected menu Highlight menu item Display options for the selected item Highlight option and press OK to make selection Setting completes and the monitor returns to step 5 Press the multi selector left to return to the previous list of menu items without making selection Press the shutter release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode The monitor will turn off Using Camera Menus SETUP MENU ABICSM Setup menu E Format memory card Yj rs info display format Auto shooting info G4 Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightnes
142. memory card and cannot be printed Custom Settings 07 Image Review Displayed When Full Is Selected tej 118 If On default setting is selected photographs will automatically be displayed in the monitor after shooting The length of time photographs are displayed depends on the option selected for Custom Setting 15 Auto off timers te 1 14 If Off is selected photographs can be displayed in the monitor by pressing gt 09 AF assist Displayed When Full Is Selected tf 118 If On default setting is selected and the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light when required to assist the focus operation 8 57 Choose Off to disable the AF assist illuminator Note that when the illuminator is off the camera may not be able to focus on poorly lit subjects using autofocus 10 ISO Auto Displayed When Full Is Selected R 118 Choose whether the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity ISO auto when optimal exposure cannot be achieved at ISO sensitivity selected by the user ISO auto can be used with the flash Available in P S A and M modes Max sensitivity Min shutter speed Off default setting ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user 8 53 On ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the selected value flash level is adjusted appropriately Max sensitivity Photographs taken at higher ISO sensitivities often appea
143. mm or 17mm lens e The monitor and all buttons are illuminated to simplify operation in dark surroundings e Custom settings can be used to enable disable or adjust a variety of functions Optional Flash Units Speedlights Nikon Speedlight SB 600 e The SB 600 is a high performance flash unit with a guide number of 30 98 ISO 100 m ft at the 35mm zoom head position 20 C 68 F The flash head can be tilted 90 up 180 to the left and 90 to the right for bounce flash or close up photography e The SB 600 supports auto power zoom 24 85mm ensuring that the angle of coverage is adjusted in accordance with lens focal length and has a built in wide flash adapter that increases the angle of coverage to match that of a 14mm lens e The monitor and all buttons are illuminated to simplify operation in dark surroundings e Custom settings can be used to enable disable or adjust a variety of functions Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB R200 This high performance wireless remote Speedlight has a guide number of 10 32 ISO 100 m ft 20 C 68 F Although it cannot be mounted directly on the accessory shoe it can be controlled using an optional SB 800 Speedlight or SU 800 Wireless Speedlight Commander The SB R200 can be hand held placed on the AS 20 Speedlight Stand or attached to the front of the camera lens using the SX 1 Attachment Ring for remote control and close up i TTL photography Nikon Wireless Speedlight Commande
144. mpatible Lenses The AF S AF I Teleconverter The AF S AF I teleconverter can be used with the following AF S and AF I lenses e AF S VR 70 200mm f 2 8G ED e AF S 400mm f 2 8D ED II e AF S 80 200mm f 2 8D ED e AF S 400mm f 2 8D ED e AF S VR Micro 105mm f 2 8G ED e AF 400mm f 2 8D ED e AF S VR 200mm f 2G ED e AF S NIKKOR 500mm f 4G ED VR e AF S VR 200 400mm f 4G ED e AF S 500mm f 4D ED II e AF S VR 300mm f 2 8G ED e AF S 500mm f 4D ED e AF S 300mm 2 8D ED II e AF 500mm f 4D ED e AF S 300mm f 2 8D ED e AF S NIKKOR 600mm f 4G ED VR e AF 300mm f 2 8D ED e AF S 600mm f 4D ED II e AF S 300mm f 4D ED e AF S 600mm f 4D ED e AF S NIKKOR 400mm f 2 8G ED VR e AF 600mm f 4D ED 1 Autofocus not supported 2 Autofocus not supported when used with Teleconverter TC 17E II TC 20 E II CPU Lens Aperture Ring Lock the aperture ring on CPU lenses except type G lenses at the minimum aperture highest f number Non CPU Lenses Non CPU lenses can be used only in M 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 Notes on AF Assist Illuminator The AF assist illuminator has a range of about 0 5 3 0 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in When using the AF assist illuminator use a lens with a focal length of 24 200mm AF assist illuminator is not available with the following lenses e AF S VR 70 200mm f 2 8G ED e AF S 80
145. n a dry well ventilated area Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F for example near a space heater or ina closed vehicle in a hot day or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty Lens mirror and viewfinder These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care PJBLUCD BU JO asl BU Hulziwixepy Monitor Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and other stains wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction v The Monitor Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prev
146. n the main subject is brighter than the background Exposure compensation is shown in the Shooting information display Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off 1EV No exposure compensation Exposure Compensation in M Mode e In M mode photographs are taken at the shutter speed and aperture manually specified even when exposure compensation has been applied e In M mode the reference value shown in the electronic analog exposure display will change except when exposure compensation value is set to 0 0 Using the Command Dial Exposure compensation can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while pressing 4 only in P S and A modes Check the value and electronic analog exposure display shown in the viewfinder or Shooting information display The viewfinder display is illustrated at right sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy Flash Compensation Select Flash compensation from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting A 48 Flash compensation available only in P S A and M modes is used to alter flash output changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections Flash compensation is shown in the Shooting information display Gn d Ga a E
147. n well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is within or close to the frame could cause a fire A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally A Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the battery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Keep out of reach of children Failure
148. nMOnOS leseet image quality setting other than RAW or RAW B 50 changed e Closest subject selected for AF area mode choose another 58 mode Cannot select focus e Press the shutter release button halfway to activate exposure 33 point meters e Focus point cannot be selected when playing back photographs or displaying the menus Camera is slow to e Turn Active D Lighting off 69 record photos e Turn noise reduction off 108 S ON Je21uy2 L 168 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Randomly spaced bright pixels noise e Lower ISO sensitivity or use noise reduction 53 108 appears in e Shutter speed is slower than 8s use noise reduction 108 photographs e Mode dial rotated to or Z select another mode 6 36 37 e AF assist lamp does not light for manual focus continuous 57 servo autofocus or when focus mode automatically switches AF assist illuminator from auto servo AF to continuous servo AF Choose AF S does not light Center focus point is not selected select center focus point 59 Choose On for Custom Setting 9 AF assist 111 Illuminator has turned off automatically Illuminator may become hot with continued use wait for lamp to cool down Replace battery in remote control 156 Choose remote control mode 55 Flash is charging 33 Time selected for Custom Setting 17 Remote on duration 115 has passed reselect remote control mode Extreme backlighting may interfere with remote control shooting
149. ncrements of 3 EV Lights when built in flash or Speedlight such as SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 is fully charged blinks after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Sync terminal White balance Monitor Playback Interface USB Video output Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F Specifications Specifications Standard ISO 518 hot shoe contact with safety lock e Flash Color Information Communication supported with built in flash and Nikon Creative Lighting System compatible Speedlight e Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB 800 or SU 800 as commander Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS 15 available separately 8 modes when AUTO is selected TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420 segment RGB sensor is available fine tuning possible 2 5 in approx 230k dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD brightness adjustment and automatic off via eye sensor possible Full frame and thumbnail four or nine images playback with playback zoom slide show histogram display highlights auto image rotation and stop motion movies created with the D60 Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol MT
150. nd background into focus A Aperture priority auto 3 43 User controls both shutter soeed and aperture Set shutter M Manual tg 44 speed to bulb for long time exposures Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter soeed and aperture allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field The following figure shows how shutter soeed and aperture affect exposure Fast shutter speed Small aperture large f number 1 600 s f 36 Slow shutter speed Large aperture small f number 1s f 3 If the ISO sensitivity setting is changed A8 53 111 the range of shutter speed and aperture settings that will achieve optimal exposure also changes Lens Aperture Ring When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture highest fnumber Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring When a CPU lens is mounted adjust the aperture from the camera Shooting in P Mode Programmed Auto In this mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter soeed 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 soeed and aperture 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Frame a photograph focus and shoot sapow IJ pue WY S d Flexible Program In P mode different combinations of shutter
151. nochrome copy and return to full frame playback Darker G Lighter K Save 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 source image was taken at an image quality setting of RAW or RAW B copies have an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of 3 872 x 2 592 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Filter Effects Choose from the following options Filter effects Warm filter Red intensifier Green intensifier C Blue intensifier Cross screen Color balance Skylight Creates the effect of a sky light filter making the photograph less blue Warm filter Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects giving the copy warm red cast Red intensifier Intensifies reds Green intensifier Intensifies greens Blue intensifier Intensifies blues Cross screen Just as with a cross screen filter this produces a star pattern with TEN lines radiating outward from bright objects The following options can be adjusted Number of points Choose number of cross points from three options y Hace X Filter amount Choose amount of filtering from three options Pea OTT Filter angle Choose cross angle from three options Length of points Choose length of cross points from three options When you complete the setting highlight Confirm and press OK to confirm the effect of the settings in the preview image Highli
152. nplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off 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 with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and 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 8 162 for information about cleaning the low pass filter 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 containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate N
153. ns cap A 8 Focal length scale 9 Focal length scale index sd 5 S114 The AF S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED II lens is not equipped with vibration reduction ON OFF switch Aperture Ring If the 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 while turning the lens clockwise 2 After removing the lens replace the camera body cap and rear lens cap 19 sdais S114 20 Attaching a Lens Vibration Reduction Mode VR An AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens is equipped with vibration reduction VR function Enabling vibration reduction VR allows for shooting at shutter speeds approximately three stops slower at a focal length of 55mm than when vibration reduction is disabled Panning is also supported dD Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions The effects of vibration reduction may vary depending on individual and shooting conditions e Set the vibration reduction ON OFF switch to ON to turn the vibration reduction on e Camera shake is reduced when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Autofocus and manual focusing as well as precise framing of the subject are simplified because camera shake visi
154. nt order has been created from the Print set DPOF option amp 90 in the playback menu Index print Create index print of all JPEG photographs Selecting Photographs for Printing Choosing Print select and then pressing the multi selector right displays the menu shown in step 1 1 Scroll through photographs A Print select ee OK hm To display current photograph full screen press and hold Q 2 Select current photograph and set number AG Print select of prints up to 99 Selected photographs are marked with anda ir AN ee KoM A numeral indicating the number of copies to be Y A ai printed o _ Set Zoom OK OK To deselect photograph press the multi selector down when the number of prints indicated is one 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to select additional AG Print select hotographs oe Fag Mer ee 9 10 11 024 014 ed al Atl ASet Zoom OK OK 4 Display print options Choose page size P Setup border and time stamp options as described in Printing Photographs One at a Page size Time amp 86 To start printing highlight eh Start printing and press OK PictBridge Tine sta menu will be displayed when printing is complete To cancel printing while printing is in progress press OK Printing Via Direct USB Connection Creating an Index Print Print contact sheets of small thumbnail images of all JPEG photographs 1 Press MENU in the PictBridge playback display 88 85 2 Select Index
155. om 4s 8s 20 s 1 min or 30 min When On default setting is selected for Custom Setting 07 Image review tes 111 the monitor and exposure meters will turn off in conjunction with the time specified for Auto off timers gt Custom gt Image review When a remote control is used A8 55 the monitor and exposure meters remain on for the length of time selected for Custom Setting 17 Remote on duration 115 Auto Off e The longer the monitor and exposure meters remain on the sooner the battery will be exhausted e Regardless of the setting chosen the exposure meters do not turn off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional AC Adapter EH 5a with a Power Connector EP 5 A 156 e Monitor and viewfinder display do not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer A 80 or PictBridge printer 8 83 16 Self Timer Displayed When Full Is Selected Ke 118 Choose the length of the shutter release delay in self timer mode 55 from 2 s 5 s 10 s default setting or 20s Custom Settings 17 Remote on Duration Displayed When Full Is Selected fej 118 Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick response remote modes A8 55 from 1 min default setting 5 min 10 min or 15 min Remote control mode is cancelled if the length of time selected elapses without no photographs have been taken after selection of the remote control mode 18 Date
156. on important occasions ready a spare EN EL9 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease 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 necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e The battery may become hot when used for extended periods Observe due caution when handling the battery e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e After removing the battery from the camera replace the terminal cover Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accord with local regulations 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 Viewfinder is out of Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional diopter adjustment
157. on is released If Custom Setting 7 Image review is off shooting information will also be displayed after a photograph is taken Turn Auto shooting info on if you find yourself frequently checking camera settings If Off is selected the Shooting information display is not shown by pressing the shutter release button halfway Available in Digital Vari Program O a amp x WY and I modes or P S A and M modes Note that even if On is selected the monitor will turn off while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting Info Auto off On default setting Off LCD Brightness Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu The eye sensor under the viewfinder is activated when your face comes closer to the viewfinder while the exposure meters are on turning the Shooting information display off and the viewfinder display on The viewfinder display remains off while shooting information is displayed The eye sensor function is disabled and the viewfinder display remains on while shooting information is displayed Adjust monitor brightness LCD brightness Choose from seven monitor brightness levels between 3 darkest and 3 brightest Default setting is 0 Auto dim When On default setting is selected monitor brightness dims gradually while shooting information is displayed Video Mode Choose NTSC when connecting the camera to an NTSC television or VCR Choose PAL when connecting the camera to a PA
158. or Optimize image 101 e 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 e If no operations are performed for 12 seconds default setting while creating a retouched copy the monitor will turn off and a retouched copy will not be saved To increase the amount of time allowed to pass select Long for Custom Setting 15 Auto off timers t 114 or select Custom and specify a longer time for Playback menus Creating Retouched Copies 1 Display the retouch menu and highlight RETOUCH MENU menu item i 94 e Quick retouch D Lighting ER Red eye correction T Trim bv 4 c M CH Filter effects Q Small picture Ca 2 Display selection screen Monochrome Black and white Zoom d 3 Highlight photograph AE Black and white Nel OKOK Press and hold amp to enlarge display of the selected photograph Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 4 Display retouch options e The screen specific to each retouch option will be displayed See the section for each retouch option for further details To exit to full frame playback mode without creating modified copy press gt Creating Retouched Copies in Full frame Playback Except in the case of Image overlay retouched copies can also be created by pressing OK after selecting photographs in full frame playback 1 Select photograph in full frame pl
159. ories Reg 155 Turning off 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 when self timer mode ends More Information For more information about changing the length of time the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before canceling delayed or quick response remote modes see Custom Setting 17 Remote 56 on Duration 115 Focus Mode Select Focus mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 48 Choose how the camera focuses AF S and AF C are available only in P S A and M modes AF A Auto servo AF default setting Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus when subject is judged to be stationary continuous servo autofocus when subject is judged to be moving AF S Single servo AF For stationary subjects Focus locks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway AF C Continuous servo AF For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while the shutter release button is pressed halfway MF Manual focus User focuses manually 8 61 m Continuous Servo AF Priority is given to shutter response meaning that shutter is released in wider range of focus than when single servo AF is selected Shutter may sometimes be released before in focus indicator is displayed in viewfinder The same operation is performed when focus mode automatically switches from auto servo AF to continuous
160. ory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time a LCD brightness SETUP MENU ABICSM Setup menu E 2 Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness gt SETUP MENU e CSM Setup menu y GF Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness Format memory card All pictures on memory card will be deleted OK No Yes Inserting Memory Cards 7 Highlig ht Yes Format memory card All pictures on memory card will be deleted OK No es n W 8 Format card Do not turn camera off or open the battery chamber cover or E d will memory card slot cover until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed No m Memory Cards e Format memory cards in the camera before first use e Do not perform the following during formatting while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card or during data transfer to a computer Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card Take out the battery or memory card Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter e Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects e Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card e Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks
161. ose image quality from JPEG fine JPEG ok normal or JPEG basic amp 50 Image size Choose image size from E large M medium CASES or E small 50 White balance Choose white balance setting White balance settings 8 52 Specifying types of fluorescent lighting tes 103 Fine tuning white balance BJ 104 step 2 Preset white balance values for NEF RAW photographs taken at a white balance setting of Preset manual can be fine tuned from the Preset manual option Exposure comp Adjust brightness from 3 to 3 EV Optimize image Choose an optimize image option 101 aping nua Highlight EXE when all settings have been adjusted 4 PressOK JPEG format copy will be saved and display will exit to full frame playback Press MENU or gt to exit without creating a copy NEF RAW Photographs e The D60 can only create JPEG format copies of NEF RAW photographs taken with the D60 e NEF RAW processing gt White balance gt Preset manual cannot be selected for photographs taken at a white balance setting other than Preset manual e White balance cannot be selected for photograph created using the Image overlay option e Exposure comp cannot be selected for photograph taken when On is selected for Active D Lighting e White balance and Optimize image cannot be selected for photograph taken in gy O Z 140 a Se WY and IE modes Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Stop motion Movie Crea
162. ote that desiccant gradually 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 terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor he monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction Images recorded with the product are unaffected Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could cause damage or malfunction Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth eae BU JO afi BU Hulziwixepy 165 PJBLUCD BU JO asi BU Hulziwixepy 166 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 Charge the battery before use When taking photographs
163. other images at current zoom ratio Return to full frame playback Delete current photograph 8 34 Protect current photograph 78 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway or press gt ig y2eq ejd UO JI0W 77 y2eq ejd uo aso Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame zoom and thumbnail playback AE t O n can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion Protected files cannot be deleted using T or the Delete option in the playback menu Note that protected files will be deleted when the memory card is formatted A 24 1 Choose a photograph Display the desired photograph in full frame or use the multi selector to highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press AE t O n to protect the photograph currently displayed The photograph will be marked with a icon To remove protection from the photograph so that it can AE L O n i a be deleted press AF L agaln 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 File Attribute Protected files have DOS read only status when viewed on a Windows computer 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 displayed on a TV screen
164. pixels The following options are available Choose an image size according to the size at which photos will be printed Image size Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi L default setting 49 232 9 cm 19 4X13 0 in Mi 36 8x24 7 cm 14 5x9 7 in E 24 6x16 5 cm 9 7x6 5 in Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF RAW images When viewed on a computer NEF images are 3 872 2 592 pixels in size Image Quality and Size NEF RAW NEF RAW JPEG Basic To play back NEF RAW photographs on devices other than this camera the files must first be processed to another format NEF RAW photographs can be processed using NEF RAW processing 140 in the retouch menu Use JPEG photographs created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu to print photographs from most professional print services or via direct USB connection to a printer NEF RAW photographs can be viewed on a computer using software such as Capture NX available separately tes 156 or ViewNX supplied which supports the NEF format When photographs taken at RAW B are viewed on the camera only the JPEG image will be displayed Note that when photographs taken at this setting are deleted both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted Install ViewNX from the supplied Software Suite CD Be sure to update to the latest version of Capture NX Nikon Message Center automatically checks for updates if an Internet connection i
165. plays This section lists common warning indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor Lock lens aperture ring at Fee Lock ring at minimum aperture largest f minimum aperture largest sams f number blinks F 2 Lens not attached blinks e No lens attached attach lens 5 e Attached lens is not CPU lens select mode 40 44 Attach a lens Fe 62 146 blinks Shutter release disabled d Turn camera off and recharge battery or aoe Recharge battery blinks replace with fully charged spare battery i This battery cannot be used Choose battery designated i Insert EN EL9 battery HE blinks for use in this camera Initialization error Turn Turn camera off remove and reinsert a o then on blinks battery and then turn camera on again Battery level is low Complete operation and End cleaning or inspection of low pass filter turn camera and turn camera off immediately off immediately i 9 Clock not set Set camera clock 21 blinks E amp Subject is not in focus Recompose or focus 61 blinks manually Memory card is locked HA Slide card write protect switch to write 53 Slide lock to write position blinks position SO ON JedIUYyr a Help A blinking 2J is displayed in the monitor or a blinking warning indicator displayed in the 172 viewfinder indicates that a description of the current problem can be viewed by pressing Q
166. posure Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program te 41 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed Aperture priority auto Aperture Note that the metering method cannot be changed while exposure lock is in effect 12 AE L AF L 113 This option controls the behavior of REF 13 AE Lock 4 113 This option controls whether the shutter release button locks exposure sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 63 sbulyjas Bulyoous builbueyy 64 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 be changed in amp or al mode Using the Built in Flash CO amp W and s amp Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to gy 4 Z W or Ie 2 Confirm or change the current flash mode ff 65 Select to prevent the flash from firing 3 Frame a photograph and shoot The flash will pop up as required when the subject is poorly lit or backlit The flash mode can be changed after the flash pops Meese Up m7 7 kon nh Press the shutter release button all the way down to eo shoot 4 Lower the flash when it is no longer needed Using the Built in Flash P S A and M Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M 2 Press to raise the flash The flash will fire whenever a photograph is taken To prevent the flash from firing lower the flash
167. posure and the position of the subject in the frame e For consistent results over a series of photographs select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for image sharpening tone compensation and saturation e Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space 101 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following E Optimize image options After adjusting settings highlight Done and press OK oO aa _ AUTO Image sharpening AUTO Tone compensation Ia Color mode AUTO Saturation 0 Hue adjustment Image sharpening Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting from Auto Normal Low Medium low Medium high High or None Choose high settings for sharp outlines low settings for softer outlines Default setting is Auto Tone compensation Choose the level of contrast control from Auto Normal Less contrast Medium low Medium high More contrast or Custom Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Default setting is Auto Choose Custom to select a user defined tone curve created using Camera Control Pro 2 available separately 156 See the documentation provided with Camera Control Pro 2 for details Color mode Specify the way in which colors are reproduced from the following
168. print and press the multi selector right to display the menu shown at right 3 Press OK Display print options Choose page size border and time stamp options as described in Printing Photographs One at a Time 8 86 To start printing highlight Start printing and press OK PictBridge menu will be displayed when printing is complete To cancel printing while printing is in progress press OK lat PictBridge Print DPOF Index print Ag Index print KEARI OK OK Print A Setup Start printing Page size Border Time stamp Contact sheets cannot be printed on some paper sizes A warning will be displayed if selected page is too small Up to 256 photographs can be printed Not all of photographs can be printed if there are 257 or more photographs recorded on the memory card A confirmation dialog will be displayed AL 40 aU anduon e 0 Hul D9UUOD 89 AL 40 4 Uld a1NdWO e o Hul D9UUOD Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set When printing from a memory card inserted in the printer s card slot or directly from the camera connected to a printer 8 84 or when having photographs printed by a professional developer or digital print center photographs can be printed as indicated 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 playb
169. ption inane Press the multi selector left to return to step 1 Press amp f to turn the monitor off without modifying setting The Quick Settings Display Image Quality and Size 4 Select option re The option selected in step 3 is applied and the we AUTO screen shown in step 1 will be displayed E AF A Repeat steps 1 4 to change other settings mm a 00 ma 00 OF E Press the shutter release button halfway or Q af to yr complete the setting Image Quality and Size Together image quality the amount of compression and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card Before shooting choose image quality and image size according to how you plan to use the photograph and the capacity of the memory card Larger higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory meaning that fewer such images can be recorded on the memory card Image Quality and Size Large file size sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy x Beas eee eee ee E JPEG Fine Jaya A we D M ps 4 A a i A AXA 3 fo Q JPEG Normal 2 r D lt v JPEG Basic O Small file size Small Medium Large Small lt Imagesize gt Large The approximate maximum file size of individual photographs and pepe the total number of photographs that can be recorded at the RAW FINE NORM BASIC selected setting are also shown in the Quick settings display while i
170. r A 157 Body Cap BF 1A The BF 1A keeps the mirror viewfinder screen and low pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place Video Cable e Video Cable EG D100 View photographs on TV or record them to video tape by connecting to television or VCR using video cable Wireless Remote Control ML L3 Use as a remote shutter release for self portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake The ML L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery Replacing the Battery Software e Capture NX A complete photo editing package offering support for RAW images as well as a variety of enhancement features including those for editing white balance and applying Color Control Points Be sure to update to the latest version e Camera Control Pro 2 Control the camera from a computer and save photographs to disk Be sure to update to the latest version Nikon Message Center automatically check for updates if an Internet connection is detected at startup Up to date information is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs Other Accessories Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter Turn off the camera before connecting the power connector and the AC adapter 1 Open the battery chamber C and power connector 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 cor
171. r grainy Choose the maximum ISO sensitivity to prevent ISO auto from increasing the ISO sensitivity setting too much ISO auto will not raise ISO sensitivity above the selected value apinyg nuayy Min shutter speed Choose the shutter speed at which ISO auto takes effect in modes P and A In modes P and A sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for this option slower shutter soeeds may be used if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected for maximum sensitivity 111 aping nua 112 Custom Settings When On is selected the indicators appear in the viewfinder a fon 2 aoe and Shooting information display as shown at right When Sie these indicators are displayed photographs are taken at the ISO f 7125 F5 6 sensitivity selected by the user Unless a flash is used these SA indicators blink when sensitivity is altered from the value 2 mom ome 259 IES selected by the user Note that noise is more likely at higher z sensitivities Adjustments made to ISO sensitivity by ISO auto can be confirmed in the shooting data display 4 73 ISO Auto Auto ISO control is not available when Digital Vari Program modes are selected or at an ISO sensitivity of Hi 1 When Hi 1 is selected for ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity will not be adjusted even if On is selected for ISO Auto Foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken with the flash at slow shu
172. r SU 800 The SU 800 can be used as a commander unit for wireless remote triggering of the SB 800 SB 600 or SB R200 flash units The SU 800 itself is not a flash Guide Number The guide number indicates the amount of light generated by the flash The larger the number the greater the flash output To calculate the range of the flash at full power divide the Guide Number by the aperture For example at ISO 100 the SB 400 has a Guide Number of 21 m or 69 ft its range at an aperture of f 5 6 is 21 5 6 or about 3 7 meters or in feet 69 5 6 12 ft 4 in For each twofold increase in ISO 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 of ISO 200 the range of the SB 400 at an aperture of f 5 6 is 21 5 6 x 1 4 5 3 meters or 69 5 6 x 1 4 17 ft 5 in at ISO 200 20 C 68 F the angle of coverage is sufficient to light the picture angle of an 18mm lens SOUOSSaDDV jeuondo 151 Optional Flash Units Speedlights The following features are available with CLS compatible flash units Speedlight Advanced Wireless Lighting Single flash unit Flash mode feature SB 400 SB 400 SB 800 SB 800 800 cs EE fil flash for melts SLR Oo fill flash ay 2 SLR m aoan e a tou RR PBR ea CEEE manual m mna a T Repeatingfash 7 v v AF assist for multi area AF vy v v
173. r 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 The memory card access lamp will light for about a few seconds Close the memory card slot cover If a particular memory card will be used with this camera for the first time proceed to Formatting Memory Cards Bf 24 Removing Memory Cards Confirm that the access lamp is off Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover Press the card in to partially eject WD The card can then be removed by hand 2 sdais 1sJl4 23 sdais S414 24 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 formatting the card 1 Turn camera on 2 Display menus If menu item is already highlighted press the multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu in yellow 3 Highlight Y 4 Position cursor in setup menu 5 Highlight Format memory card 6 Display options gt SHOOTING MENU Optimize image 2 Image quality Image size T White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction Active D Lighting SETUP MENU e CSM Setup menu Format mem
174. rcially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Preset manual white balance setting 8 105 and Wallpaper 120 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uon po1 U UOINpodUy Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with 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 a Infrared TECCIVEN sssri 56 2 OWS SWI ensi annan SAR 6 Ea Shutter release Dutton wesc 13 kg exposure compensation button 67 7E aperture DUTEOM sssi 44 Flash compensation button 68 ER Active D Lighting bUttON wen 69 o eset DUTTON ssssssssssisissrsssrissrsrrrissrsrrnr 70 Red eye reduction laMp s ssssssssssssrssrssssseserese 65 Focal plane MarK sesasine 61 EZ WIOCIS GHG E E 6 AF assist illuminato wecciscccctscssconddenesessseccseemxtsecea e 57 Semer aN P eana 56 Ee PU WMS erecda cee tatecpce
175. re 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 P S and A modes 1 Select mode P S or A and choose center weighted or Le spot for Metering exposure lock has no effect in mode M matrix is not recommended as AE lock may not be sufficiently effective 2 Position the subject in the selected focus point Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the selected focus point press AE L to lock exposure Exposure is locked While RE F is pressed exposure is locked at the value metered in the selected focus point when Le spot is selected or at the value metered in the center area when center weighted is selected Recomposing the frame does not affect the exposure While exposure lock is in effect an EL indicator will appear in the viewfinder When autofocus is used focus will be also locked Confirm that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed 3 Keeping REt pressed recompose the photograph and shoot Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be adjusted by rotating the command dial without altering the metered value for ex
176. re Meters On Off and Auto Meter Off This camera is equipped with exposure meters which meter the brightness of the subject Exposure meters are activated with the following situations e When the camera is turned on e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the camera is on e When Q af is pressed while the camera is on When exposure meters are on the viewfinder display or Shooting information display will turn on and shooting information such as shutter speed aperture and number of exposures remaining can be confirmed 6 7 9 Exposure meters turn off automatically in conjunction with the Auto meter off setting 4 114 Auto meter off is a function that reduces the drain on the battery At default settings exposure meters turn off if the shutter release button is not pressed even halfway and no operations are performed for eight seconds The length of time before exposure meters turn off can be adjusted using Custom Setting 15 Auto off timers fe 114 Exposure meters are also active 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 timers setting Aydeibojoud dIseg Shooting Info Auto Off The eye sensor under the viewfinder is activated when your face comes closer
177. recording 19 Rangefinder 116 Choose whether a scale indicating the focus distance with manual focus is displayed in the viewfinder replacing the electronic analog exposure display in all shooting modes except Available in P S A and M modes 2 Available in all shooting modes except and Z Only selected options for My menu 8 119 will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM Setup menu option A 118 in the setup menu R Reset Select Yes to restore all Custom Settings to their default values See the Appendix A 176 for a complete list of default settings 01 Beep At the default setting of On a beep will sound when the camera focuses in autofocus mode when is selected when AF C is selected or the subject is judged to be moving in AF A autofocus mode 8 57 beep will not sound while the release timer is counting down in self timer and delayed remote modes A 55 or when a photograph is shot in quick response remote mode MH 55 The beep will not sound when Off is selected The Current setting is shown in the Shooting information display is displayed when the beep is on when it is off 06 No Memory Card If Release locked default setting is selected the shutter release is disabled when no memory card is inserted Choose Enable release to enable the shutter release button when no memory card is inserted Photographs will be displayed in the monitor with the word Demo but will not be saved to the
178. rity to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la ICES 003 norme NMB 003 du Canada Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money co
179. rror turn camera off 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open revealing the low pass filter 5 Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine the filter for dust or lint If no foreign objects are present proceed to step 7 m Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged If the camera turns off with the mirror raised the curtain will close automatically To prevent damage to the curtain observe the following precautions e Do not turn the camera off until cleaning or inspection is complete Do not remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised e If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised a beep will sound and the AF assist illuminator will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after about two minutes End cleaning or inspection immediately Caring for the Camera 6 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower Do not use a blower brush as the bristles could damage the filter Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon authorized service personnel Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 7 Turn the camera off The mirror will be lowered and the shutter curtain will close Replace the lens or body cap M Foreign Matter on the Low Pass Filter Nikon takes
180. s SETUP MENU e CSM Setup menu Format memory card fo display format Auto shooting info Ea shooting info auto off World time edi LCD brightness SHOOTING MENU ptimize image age quality Image size T White balance E ISO sensitivity Noise reduction 2 Active D Lighting gt SHOOTING MENU G N Image quality NORM Image size E White balance AUTO E ISO sensitivity 100 Noise reduction OFF Active D Lighting OFF 2 G SHOOTING MENU wy Optimize image N 2 Image quality NORM T White balance AUTO E ISO sensitivity 100 Noise reduction OFF Active D Lighting OFF Image size cs Lar ge 38722592 10 0mP_ 8 Medium 2896 x 1944 5 6 MP Small E 1936x1296 2 5 MP Image size O T Large 3872 X 2592 10 0 MP Medium 5396 1944 5 6mp OW Small 1936 X 1296 2 5 MP E aping nu W 95 aping nua 96 Playback Options The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options PLAYBACK MENU See Using Camera Menus 8 94 for more information on using S the menus am Rotate tall U Slide show Delete 96 Delete all or selected photographs Playback folder 97 Choose folder for playback Rotate tall 98 Rotate tall portrait orientation photographs during playback Slide show 98 Play photographs back in automatic slide shows Print set DPOF 90 Select photographs for printing and number of copies for each Stop motion movie 99 View movie fil
181. s 57 ISO sensitivity 53 and Active D Lighting 4 69 Image Review Custom Setting 07 Image review fej 111 can be set so that photographs are not automatically displayed in the monitor after they are taken Aydeibojoud dIseg 33 Point and Shoot Photography p Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing Photographs Deleting Photographs Viewing Photographs While shooting information is displayed or the monitor is off after shooting press gt to display the most recent photograph in the monitor Additional photographs can be displayed by rotating the command dial or pressing the multi selector left or right Shooting information on the photograph currently displayed in the monitor can be viewed by pressing the multi selector up or down A 35 73 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway or press gt N 100NCD60 DSC_0006 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 53 49 3872x2592 Aydeibo oud dIseg Deleting Photographs Follow the procedure described below to delete unwanted photographs 1 Press T to delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor 2 When the confirmation dialog is displayed press J again to delete the image and return to playback To exit without deleting the photograph press gt Delete Yes Seo Cancel _ 100NCD60 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 2008 04 01 12 02 57 3872x2592 34 Point and Shoot Photography Auto Mode Full Frame Pla
182. s selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to B laa Z or S t1 Dynamic area User selects focus point manually but if subject leaves selected focus point even briefly camera will focus based on information from other focus points Use with erratically moving subjects Selected automatically when the mode dial is rotated to t1 Single point User selects focus point using the multi selector camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Use with stationary subjects Selected automatically when the mode dial is rotated to WY Viewfinder Display AF area mode is shown in the viewfinder as follows maai Baninalantani BD ISO AUTO al Closest subject Dynamic area Single point More Information For more information about the subject with which autofocus does not perform well see Getting Good Results with Autofocus A8 38 AF Area Mode When MF is selected for Focus mode amp 57 AF area mode cannot be changed The AF area mode selected in Digital Vari Program modes is restored when the mode dial is rotated to another shooting mode I 3 AF Area Mode AF area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu 109 Focus Focus Point Selection The focus point can be selected manually for composing photographs in which the main Subject is not positioned at the center of the frame 1 2 Highlight AF area mode in the Quick settings display amp 48 To enable m
183. s clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused e The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with changes in temperature Specifications AF S DX Zoom NIKKOR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED II Lens f 3 5 5 6G VR Lens G type AF S DX Zoom NIKKOR lens with built in CPU and Nikon Type of lens bayonet mount Specially designed for use with Nikon digital SLR Nikon DX format cameras 18 55mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 7 elements in 5 groups including Lens construction 1 ED glass element and 1 aspherical element Picture angle 76 28 50 Focal length scale 18 24 35 45 55mm Lens 11 elements in 8 groups 1 aspherical lens element Distance information Output to camera body Zoom control Manually via separate zoom ring Focusing Autofocus using a Silent Wave Motor manually via separate focus ring i Approx 70 5 x 74 mm Approx 73 x 79 5 mm 2 9 x 3 1 Dimensions 2 83 0 in extension from the in extension from the camera s camera s lens mount flange lens mount flange Weight Approx 205 g 7 2 oz Approx 265 g 9 4 oz Closest focus distance 0 28m 11in at all zoom settings HB 45 attaches as shown below Lens hood available separately SO ON je21uy2 L The minimum aperture available when these lenses are used with the D60 is f 36 Specifications Nikon r
184. s detected at startup File Names Photographs are recorded as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF RAW images JPG for JPEG images or AVI for movie files 8 99 Files containing image dust off reference data have the extension NDF 127 The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of RAW B have the same file names but different extensions Small copies created with the small picture option 8 136 in the retouch menu have file names beginning with SSC_ and ending with the extension JPG e g SSC_0001 JPG while images recorded with the other options R 129 in the retouch menu have file names beginning with CSC e g CSC_0001 JPG Movie files created with the stop motion movie option RW 99 in the retouch menu have the file names beginning with ASC_ and ending with the extension AVI e g ASC_0001 AVI Images recorded at a Optimize Image gt Custom gt Color Mode setting of II AdobeRGB 8 102 have names that begin with an underscore e g _DSCO001JPG however files containing image dust off reference data have names that begin without an underscore e g DSC_nnnn regardless of Color Mode setting MENU Image Quality Size Image quality and size can also be set using
185. s only R 148 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 or AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 lt NEW gt lens at maximum zoom in focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Some lenses can not be used Bf 147 Compatible Lenses 11 Range of rotation for Al 80 200mm f 2 8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body Filters can not be exchanged while Al 200 400mm f 4 ED is mounted on camera 12 Electronic analog exposure display is not available 13 Can be used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 125 s Electronic analog exposure display is not available 14 Exposure compensation required when used with Al 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 Al 35 105mm f 3 5 4 5 Al 35 135mm f 3 5 4 5 or AF S 80 200mm f 2 8D See teleconverter manual for details 15 Hold the camera in tall portrait orientation when attaching the Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 Once the PB 6 is attached the camera can be repositioned in wide landscape orientation if necessary e Reprocopy Outfit PF 4 requires Camera Holder PA 4 m Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D60 e AF Teleconverter TC 16A e Lenses for the F3AF AF
186. s printed at a size larger than they actually are will likely appear coarse or grainy m Printing Date Note the following when printing photographs on which the date has been imprinted using Custom Setting 18 Date imprint 8 115 e Select No time stamp for Setup gt Time stamp When Print time stamp is selected the date will be printed twice e When No border is selected for Border or depending upon the Cropping setting the date printed may extend beyond the edge of the paper AL 40 aU anduon e 0 Hup auuon m Printing Error If an error occurs during printing the camera will display the dialog shown Py PRINT ERROR at right After checking the printer press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press OK to resume printing Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining pages Printing cannot be resumed OUT OF FARER with some errors Cancel Printing at Printer Default When specifying the Page size Border or Time stamp setting choose Printer default to print at current printer settings 87 AL 40 a UL anduon e 0 Hul D9UUO7 Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing Multiple Photographs To print multiple photographs press MENU in the PictBridge P Pabidge playback display A 85 The PictBridge menu shown at right will be displayed Print select gt Print DPOF Print select Index print Print selected photographs Print DPOF Print photographs for which a DPOF pri
187. sed 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 lt gt Highlights Active D Lighting and Retouch History File Information JE Retouch Indicator esseieneteteeene 129 1 gt 3 2 RAO E E tere rremeete rere 78 EJ Frame number total number of images f Di A a lan E tere rere 125 5 E e Ji 6 Kae ci sas cirstraaietsaenetioarnonmnstiases 50 PEO ECA N eE 21 8 Time of recording E E N EE S 21 4 3 w 6 2008 04 01 12 02 3872x2592 3 Me eee eeeenene ene tenes tree ere 50 Shooting Data Page 1 JE Retouch Indicator esses 129 2 ieGess ci a nee rT 78 EJ Camera name EE MELEHING Ted sirinu 62 ER BS aUinccigs ol 1c eeeeencenennen ne te enemas 40 46 6 Eae cee ey renee tt 40 46 Eepo aa Ole eena 6 8 EXPOSUIE COMPENSATION ssccsicsssscnsessssnsvesearennoaion 6 9 Gere Ale o eens 19 10 EEan ee meeeterrrts 113 150 Ga Frame number total number of images NIKON D60 MATRIX 1 60 y2eq ejd uo 310W 73 y2eq ejd uo aso 74 Viewing Photographs in Full Frame Playback Shooting Data Page 2 JE Retouch Indicator eesti 129 2 Ol SS E E 78 BER Mage optimization 101 4 ISO sensitivity PAS N S E E ee White DAlANCO sissisota 52 103 White balance fine tuning 104 K Image size image quality
188. servo AF Manual Focus When MF is selected for Focus mode in any shooting mode switching to another shooting mode does not affect the focus mode setting More Information For more information about the subject with which autofocus does not perform well see Getting Good Results with Autofocus 8 38 The AF Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The AF assist illuminator will not light in continuous servo AF or manual focus mode in l or Z mode or if the center focus point is not selected or if Off has been selected for Custom Setting 9 AF assist tes 111 The illuminator has a range of about 0 5 3 0 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in when using the illuminator use a lens with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm and remove the lens hood E 2 Focus Mode Focus mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu Ref 109 sbulyjas Bulyoous builbueyy 57 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 58 Focus AF Area Mode Select AF area mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 8 48 The D60 is equipped with three focus points areas in which the camera focuses Choose how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode mm Closest subject Camera automatically selects focus point containing subject closest to camera Default for Z P S A and M mode
189. seseesesssesesseseseeseseseeeseacssesesees 78 Connecting to a Computer Printer OF TV cccccssccccsscscccssssccssees 1D Connecting toa Compute ennnen a a ROR a 80 Barore connecting Mecane denrea a A 80 Connccing PeU B AOE era T E OE E 81 connecting toa PINean ea ARAN AEA 83 Printing Via Direct USB Connection ssesesssssessesseseesessesseseoseseoseescssesseseosesseseosessesseseosesseseosessesreses 84 CONDECION Aea a N E EEEO 85 PADENOP TOW PM Oneata Me arannana a E O R 86 PAV CU CRY HUEVOS PIO LOO OS raaa a E EEEE TENE 88 Ceana aAA ARIN aaae NEN A 89 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set sssesssesscscssssssssscscscsesssssssssscscsescsssssseseeesescsssesseseeess 90 Viewing Photographs On TV arsana acne as A R 92 Meni G lderen N a a a a a usma amera Menus anorrir an a EEEE EEEa 94 Playback Options The Playback Menu u sessssssessssssssssssssesssscsssesscssseccscsesscsssssecsesssesscsssssecsees 96 EVN A A N 96 EUS E 2 cl AEE T E E A T EE A E E E E ET 97 PO T e a ANEA E TAEA E T O 98 e E E AAE EAT ANE I EE AA E E EE E 98 OOMOTO MOV O rnern e eaea 99 Shooting Options The Shooting MENU uuu cessssesssscecssssssssssscsescsssssssscscscscsessssesesesescsssseeseseeees 100 PREEN E EE A T A EN A asada eas asia iia aha oe nae 101 Customizingiimage Enhancement Options CUSTOM vicccencctetiint den ctctidea dices dsadteeaanes 102 WAGED aN CO sa tare sass aeee austenite nnitutee gt un teen aaididtam tun laulu 103 FAC TUNNO
190. sitivities or at shutter soeeds of eight soconds or slower can be processed to reduce noise in the form of mottling or randomly spaced brightly colored pixels Choose from the following options Off default setting Noise reduction turns off at ISO sensitivities of 800 or less Minimal noise reduction is still performed at ISO sensitivities over 800 On Photographs taken at ISO sensitivities over ISO 400 or at shutter speeds of about eight seconds or slower are processed to reduce noise In continuous release mode frame rates will slow and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop At shutter speeds of eight seconds or slower muri eur will blink at the bottom of the viewfinder for a period of time approximately equal to the current shutter soeed New photographs can be taken when sika ro is no longer displayed Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off while fuk eu is blinking in the viewfinder before processing is complete The Custom Setting menu contains the following options Fa CCCUSTOM SETTING MENU See Using Camera Menus 8 94 for more information on using a a the menus Focus mode AF A AF area mode Release mode El Metering No memory card LOCK R Reset 110 Restore all Custom Settings to default values 01 Beep 110 Turn on or off the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or when the self timer or remote control is used 02 Focus mode 57 Choose the focus mode 03 AF
191. speed and aperture can EOE be selected by rotating the command dial flexible program While flexible program is in effect G indicators are shown in the viewfinder and Shooting information display Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures small f numbers that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures large fnumbers that increase depth i i 000005 m of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion All moon om 259 combinations produce the same exposure To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the command dial until the indicators are no longer displayed choose another mode or turn the camera off 41 S POW IN pue Y S d 42 Shooting in S 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 to freeze motion 8 40 1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter ET speed Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder will change a Set shutter speed to the desired value between 4 000 s and 30 s mi5 rs6 10 Shutter speed can also be displayed in the Shooting SZ i information display by pressing amp f
192. sssessessseeessesseeen 29 BA Warning indicator 13 172 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder may vary with temperature This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction UOINpodU uon po1 U 8 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 confirmed The display changes in the following order each time amp 4f is pressed Shooting information display a co v Quick settings display Monitor off Image quality By NORM E we AUTO iso 100 E AF A m 00 Hd 00 amp A0FF Frequently used shooting settings can be adjusted from the Quick settings display R8 48 Tuning on and off Shooting Information Display At default settings shooting information also turns off as indicated below e When no operations are performed for about eight seconds e When the eye sensor is activated by looking through the viewfinder A 31 123 e While the shutter release button is held down When the Shooting information display is off the Shooting information display is also shown as indicated below e When pressing halfway and releasing the shutter release button 8 31 When SE or BRR is pressed ee S Fn is pressed unless
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194. sult in fire or electric shock cause temporary visual impairment Particular Do not handle the plug or charger with wet care should be observed when photographing hands Failure to observe this precaution infants when the flash should be no less than could result in electric shock one meter 39in from the subject A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth e No part of the manuals included with this product Nikon will not be held liable for any damages may be reproduced transmitted transcribed resulting from the use of this product stored in a retrieval system or translated into any While every effort has been made to ensure that language in any form by any means without the information in these manuals is accurate and Nikon s prior written permission complete we would appreciate it were you to e Nikon reserves the right to change the bring any errors or omissions to the attention of specifications of the hardware and software the Nikon representative in your area address described in these manuals at any time and provided separately without prior notice Notices for Customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply Reorient or relocate
195. te 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 movie file Frame size Choose the frame size from 640 x 480 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 Frame rate Choose the frame rate from 15 fps 10 fps 6 fps or 3 fps Creating a Stop motion Movie 1 Highlight Create movie in the Stop motion movie screen and press OK The screen shown at right will be displayed Press the multi selector left or right to highlight the starting image Hold down the multi selector to scroll rapidly through thumbnails Press OK to select the highlighted photograph Press the multi selector left or right to highlight the ending image Hold down the multi selector to scroll rapidly through thumbnails The starting image ending image and all images in between will be marked W Up to 100 images can be used in a stop motion movie Press OK To create a stop motion movie without editing or previewing the file proceed to step 6 To remove unwanted images or edit the starting or ending images select Edit and press OK to proceed to step 5 a END lll Stop motion movie Create movie Frame size 640 lt 480 SF Frame rate 15 fps Stop motion movie Starting image Q Zoom OK Stop motion movie Starting image Q Zoom OK Stop motion movie End image p nd nu W Zoom OK Stop motion movie Create movi
196. ted automatic ISO sensitivity control is disabled More Information For more information about reduce noise at high sensitivities see Noise reduction in the shooting menu Re 108 Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures Just as higher speed films tend to be grainy photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities are prone to mottling EI ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity can also be set using the ISO sensitivity option in the shooting menu A 100 11 Fn Button 112 ISO sensitivity can also be set using the command dial sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy 53 sbuljyjas Buljoous bulbueyy Releasing the Shutter Release Mode Select Release mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting 48 S Single frame default setting Camera shoots one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed Continuous burst mode 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 8 61 rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter speed of 250s or faster BH 42 44 and using defaults for all other settings JOs Self timer 55 Use for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake Shutter is release
197. ted and OK is pressed the overlay image will be saved without a preview having been displayed Zoom OK 8 Check the preview image and press OK m T The overlay image will be saved and the monitor 3 display will exit to full frame playback A 100NCD60 DSC_0017 NEF 2008 04 01 21 03 57 aping nua Image Overlay e Only RAW photographs created with the D60 can be selected for image overlay Other images are not displayed on the selection screen e The overlay has the same photo info including date of recording metering shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation focal length and image orientation and values for white balance and optimize image as the photograph selected for Image 1 139 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu NEF RAW Processing Create JPEG format copies of NEF RAW photographs stored at image quality setting of RAW or RAW B B84 51 1 Highlight NEF RAW processing in the retouch menu NEF RAW processing and press the multi selector right A photograph selection dialog will be displayed Fowl KoM re PEN Q Zoom OK 2 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight the NEF NEF RAW processing RAW photograph Press OK to select the highlighted photograph Few KANE T d d d 14 15 16 Q Zoom 0K OK 3 Adjust the Image quality Image size White balance NEF RAW processing Exposure comp and Optimize image options as Image quality a desired Image quality Cho
198. ter closes creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects If this icon is not displayed flash will fire immediately after shutter opens Using the Command Dial The flash mode can also be selected by rotating the command dial while pressing 4 Confirm that the flash mode display changes according to the shooting mode currently selected in the Shooting information display while selecting a flash mode In P S A and M modes press to raise the flash Press 4 again and hold it down while rotating the command dial to select a flash mode sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbuey gt 65 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbuey gt 66 Using the Built in Flash The Built in Flash Use with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18mm to 300mm or non CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18mm to 200mm Restrictions on focal length and shooting distance may apply with some lenses See Optional Accessories WW 145 for details Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 60cm 2ft and cannot be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses If the flash fires in continuous release mode A 54 only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause For information on optional flash units Speedlights see Optional Flash Units
199. th shooting and then highlights shadows and mid tones are adjusted prior to recording to achieve optimal brightness Metering When Active D Lighting is used in P S A or M mode select Matrix default setting for Metering amp 62 Active D Lighting versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option amp 132 in the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting Using the Command Dial Active D Lighting is enabled or disabled by rotating the command dial while pressing ER Check the Active D Lighting indicator shown in the viewfinder or Shooting information display The viewfinder display is illustrated at right E Active D Lighting The Active D Lighting option can also be set in the shooting menu PH 100 sbulyjas Duooys bulbueyy 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 Q and ER down together for more than two seconds these buttons are marked by a green dot The monitor turns off briefly while settings are reset Image quality amp 50 JPEG normal ISO sensitivity Pi 53 Auto slow sync Exposure P S A M compensation A 67 ee Flash compensation Release mode A 54 Single frame Ps 68 0 sbulyjas Bulyoous bulbueyy Flexible program
200. the receiving antenna with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to _Increase the separation between the equipment and Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to receiver provide reasonable protection against harmful e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit interference in a residential installation This equipment different from that to which the receiver is connected generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television and if not installed and used in accordance with the technician for help instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures iji Notices Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s autho
201. three types screw 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 C PL circular polarizing filter instead The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens Moir may occur if a filter is used when the subject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame Taking pictures without a filter is recommended Center weighted metering A8 62 is recommended with filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y48 O56 R60 XO X1 C PL ND4S ND8S A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 When matrix metering is selected enough effect may not be expected See the documentation provided with filters for details Batteries Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL9 Additional EN EL9 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives s oss d2y jeuondo 155 SOUOSSaD DV jeuondo 156 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH 5a Power Connector EP 5 e Power Connector EP 5 e AC Adapter EH 5a Use the AC Adapter 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 5 can be used in place of the EH 5a For more information about connecting the AC adapter to the camera using power connector see Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapte
202. ting Particular Scenes 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 amp child Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones are given a soft natural finish The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main Subject A Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly The camera focuses continuously while the shutter release button is pressed halfway tracking the subject in the center focus point If the subject leaves the center focus point the camera will continue to focus based on information from the other focus points The starting focus point can be selected by pressing the multi selector left or right 59 The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off automatically W 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 Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits shot under low light The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main subject
203. to the charger and plug it in 1 3 Place the battery in the charger The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery charges About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to fully charge 16 Charging and Inserting the Battery 1 4 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking CHARGE lamp Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the charger 2 Insert the battery 2 1 After confirming that the power switch is in the off position open the battery chamber cover sdais 1sJl4 Na 2 2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at l Be sure that the right Close the battery chamber cover battery contacts are facing down M Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off before removing the battery The Battery and Charger any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer e Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F During charging the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 35 C 41 95 F For best results charge the battery at temperatures above 20 C 68 F Battery capacity may drop if the battery is charged or used at lower temperatures e The battery may be hot immediately after use If so wait for the battery to cool down before charging e Replace the supplied terminal cover after removing the battery from the camera or the quick charger to avoid shortin
204. to the viewfinder with shooting while the exposure meters are on and turns the Shooting information display off default setting to reduce the drain on the battery When the camera is lowered or otherwise distanced from your face the viewfinder display turns off and the Shooting information display turns on again This option can be disabled using the Shooting info auto off option in the setup menu A 123 However the Shooting information display will turn off when auto meter off is activated regardless of the option selected for Shooting info auto off When not looking through When looking through the viewfinder the viewfinder pressing the shutter release button halfway 31 Aydeibo oud dIseg Point and Shoot Photography Ep 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 and the in focus indicator will appear in the viewfinder The selected focus point will be highlighted in red in the viewfinder If the in focus indicator in the viewfinder display blinks the subject is not in focus Recompose the shot and press the shutter release button halfway to try focusing again When shooting the subject with which autofocus does not perform well amp 38 the camera may be unable to focus
205. tograph and then choosing a photograph size the user selects a photograph size first and then selects one or more photographs to copy at the selected size Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in step 1 Follow the steps below to create small copies of multiple photographs 1 Highlig ht Choose size Small picture Select picture i Choose size gt 2 Display options Small picture Choose size iT 1640480 OK y Lal 320X240 C 160X120 3 Highlight desired photograph size Small picture Choose size Tm 640X480 Ca 160x120 4 Make selection and the menu shown at small aictire right will be displayed Choose size Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 5 Highlight Select picture mapai Select picture gt G Choose size 6 Display selection screen Small picture Select picture PPF 2 ar Set Zoom OK 7 Press the multi selector left or right to select Small picture photograph and up or down to mark the Select picture l selected photograph with D EFA Fee Press the multi selector up or down to deselect the A Ba as EP 14 photograph ONE V IO To view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold amp 8 Confirmation dialog displayed I Create small picture 2 images 7 No 9 Highlight Yes and press OK z D Copy photos and exit to full frame playback f z To select different photographs highlight No and G press OK
206. touch Menu The options available in the retouch menu can be used to create RETOUCH MENU cropped resized or retouched copies of photographs or to create E Sudan Light JPEG format copies of NEF RAW photographs stored on the Dicer memory card Copies created using options in the retouch menu are recorded as separate files The retouch menu contains the following options See Using Camera Menus 8 94 for more information on using the menus Small picture Quick retouch 132 Create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced D Lighting 132 Brighten dark or backlit subjects or produce effects similar to the flash after photographs are taken Red eye correction 133 Correct red eye caused by the flash Trim 134 Create cropped copies of existing photographs Monochrome 134 Copy photographs in black and white sepia or cyanotype Filter effects 135 Create copies with color filter effects Small picture 136 Create small copies of existing photographs Image overlay 138 Combine two RAW photographs into a single image NEF RAW processing 140 Create JPEG format copies of NEF RAW photographs recorded at an image quality setting of RAW or RAW B 8 51 Stop motion movie 141 Create a stop motion movie from photographs on the memory card Before and after 143 Compare a retouched copy to the source image by displaying them side by side This option is displayed only when OK is pressed
207. tter speeds in daylight or against a bright background Choose a flash mode other than slow sync or select mode A and choose a larger aperture 11 Fn Button Displayed When Full Is Selected R 118 Choose the function performed by amp FN Self timer default setting Press FN to select self timer mode A 55 Oi Release mode Press Fn and rotate the command dial to select release mode 8 54 QUAL Image quality size Press FNn and rotate the command dial to select image quality 50 and size WH 50 ISO ISO sensitivity Press FNn and rotate the command dial to select ISO sensitivity BM 53 WB White balance Press FN and rotate the command dial to select white balance P S A and M modes only BY 52 At settings other than Self timer default setting the Shooting information display will show a icon to the left of the setting that can be adjusted by pressing Fn and rotating the command dial when Classic is selected for Info display format in the setup menu only amp 120 Custom Settings 12 AE L AF L Displayed When Full Is Selected 8a 118 Choose the function performed by E G AE AF lock default setting Both focus and exposure lock while AE F is pressed BH 60 63 Ma AE lock only Exposure locks while E F is pressed Focus is unaffected A 63 fe AF lock only Focus locks while AE F is pressed Exposure is unaffected BW 60 fis AE lock hold AE L Exposure locks when Ag c
208. tures including i TTL flash control and Flash Color Information Communication When the optional SB 800 Speedlight or SU 800 Wireless Speedlight Commander is mounted on the camera the optional SB 600 a second SB 800 Speedlight or the SB R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight can be fired remotely See the documentation provided with the Speedlight or wireless Speedlight commander for details CLS is the latest flash control system for use with Nikon Speedlights and cameras Various features are 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 e The SB 400 is a high performance flash unit with a guide number of 21 69 ISO 100 m f 20 C 06 F e The flash head can be rotated through 90 above the horizontal for bounce flash photography Nikon Speedlight SB 800 e The SB 800 is a high performance flash unit with a guide number of 38 125 at the 35mm zoom head position ISO 100 m ft 20 C 68 F e The flash head can be tilted 90 up 7 down 180 to the left and 90 to the right for bounce flash or close up photography e The SB 800 supports auto power zoom 24 105 mm ensuring that the angle of coverage is adjusted in accordance with lens focal length and has a built in wide flash adapter that increases the angle of coverage to match that of a 14
209. type of fluorescent lighting from the shooting menu ISO sensitivity 53 Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor Noise reduction 108 Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities and slow shutter speeds Active D Lighting 69 Preserve details in highlights and shadows creating photographs with natural contrast Available in P S A and M modes only Only selected options for My menu 8 119 will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM Setup menu option A 118 in the setup menu aping nua 100 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Optimize contrast sharpening and other settings according to how photographs will be used or the type of scene N SO VI vi PO GBW GD Normal default setting Recommended for most situations Softer Softens outlines producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer Vivid Enhances saturation contrast and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds greens and blues More vivid Maximizes saturation contrast and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait Subjects Black and white Shoot in black and white Custom Customize image optimization settings 102 apiny nua Optimize Image e Use a type Gor D lens for best results Results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with ex
210. u A 100 The White balance option in the shooting menu can be used to choose a specific type of fluorescent lighting or to fine tune white balance 11 Fn Button 112 White balance can also be set using the command dial 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 preventing blur ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 in steps of 1 EV with a further high sensitivity setting of Hi 1 available for an ISO equivalent of approx 3200 AUTO O O D t al l l TR Auto default setting 100 1600 Hi 1 G x Y 9 P S A M 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 m High Sensitivity Setting of Hi 1 Photographs taken at a sensitivity setting of Hi 1 are prone to be grainy and exhibit mottling ISO Sensitivity Setting Rotating the mode dial from P S A or M to a Digital Vari Program mode automatically restores the default ISO sensitivity of Auto ISO Auto Use Custom Setting 10 ISO auto 8 111 to enable automatic ISO sensitivity control in P S A and M modes When Hi 1 is selec
211. uide number 151 H Help indicator 9 172 Highlights 75 Histogram 5 Hue adjustment 102 Image overlay 138 quality 9 50 178 size 9 50 178 Image comment 124 Image review 111 Index print 89 Info display format 120 classic 121 wallpaper 122 Infrared receiver 4 56 ISO auto 53 111 indicator 7 9 ISO sensitivity 9 53 Hi 1 53 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR 179 J JPEG 50 140 JPG 51 L Language 123 LCD brightness 123 Lens 19 146 149 185 attaching 18 CPU 40 62 128 146 148 mounting index 4 18 non CPU 146 147 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 55 178 large 7 9 29 Memory card 23 28 158 178 access lamp 5 23 32 formatting 24 inserting 23 removing 23 slot cover 5 23 Mercury vapor lamps 103 Metering 62 center weighted 62 matrix 62 mode 9 spot 62 Min shutter soeed 111 Mired 105 Mirror lock up 126 162 Index Mode dial 4 6 Monitor 5 8 72 123 159 165 Monochrome 134 Multi selector 5 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 Optimize image 101 indicator 9 P Page size 86 PC connection indicator PC mode indicator 9 Photo Information 73 PictBridge 84 85 186 Picture angle 20 Playback folder 97 full frame 72 thumbnail 76
212. up position when inspecting or cleaning the low pass filter that protects the camera image sensor See Cleaning the Low Pass Filter Manually 8 162 for details Firmware Version Displayed When Full Is Selected fe 118 View the current camera firmware version Firmware version NM X XX f X XX Done Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Dust off Ref Photo Displayed When Full Is Selected tej 118 Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX DAEN available separately tes 156 Image Dust Off is used to reduce the effects of dust in NEF RAW photographs For more information l l see the documentation provided with Capture NX Clean sensor then start Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 1 Highlight Start or Clean sensor then start and press Dust off ref photo OK Take photo of bright When acquiring image dust off reference data after photographs A mae have been taken select Start The message shown at right will be Seis displayed When taking photographs after acquiring image dust off reference data select Clean sensor then start The message shown at right will be displayed after the image sensor is cleaned A 160 eer will appear in the viewfinder rrr LIS Press MENU to exit without acquiring image dust off reference data 2 With the lens ten centimeters four inches from a well lit featureless white object frame the object so that it fills the vie
213. ur or from four to one full frame playback View photo View highlighted photograph full frame Highlight Use the multi selector or the command dial to photographs highlight photographs Delete photograph Delete highlighted photograph 6 34 Protect photograph AE L O n Protect highlighted photograph 8 78 Exit to shooting To return to shooting mode press the shutter or gt mode release button halfway or press gt View menus MENU View menus A 94 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press Q to zoom in to maximum of approximately 25 x large images 19x medium images or 13x small images on a photograph in full frame playback 8 72 The following operations can be performed Option Zoom in Zoom out View other areas of image View other images Cancel zoom Delete photograph Protect photograph Exit to shooting mode View menus Description Press Q to zoom in Press SIE to zoom out While photo is zoomed in press the multi selector up down left or right to view areas of image not visible in monitor Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame Rotate command dial to view same location in Navigation window is displayed for a few seconds when zoom ratio is altered area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border Press Q QE or the multi selector to display navigation window again
214. ure or increase ISO sensitivity or flash 53 153 range 179 zA e Flash head on optional SB 400 Speedlight 150 blinks is in bounce flash position e SB 400 is unable to fully illuminate subject 150 at current lens focal length Increase distance to subject this warning is not displayed with other optional Speedlights Flash is in TTL mode Choose e Change flash control mode for optional 153 another setting or use a CPU Speedlight lens e Attach a CPU lens 146 No Bulb in S mode 39 46 Unable to measure preset Camera unable to measure a value for white balance Please try preset white balance Adjust exposure 67 105 again settings and try again FOLDER CONTAINS NO e Insert another memory card 23 e Set Playback folder to All 97 IMAGES e Image files edited on a computer do not FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN support DCF The Design Rule for Camera IMAGE DATA File Systems and cannot be played back 7 e Image file is damaged Insert new ink or toner cartridge in printer If error occurs with ink remaining in printer 88 check printer status CHECK PRINTER SO ON Je21uy2 L 174 Camera Error Messages and Displays Press shutter release button again If error Error Pr hutter rel rye l o o PR blinks persists consult with Nikon authorized 32 33 aoe service representative Initialization error Con z l l f o d es gree Contact Nikon authorized service blinks representative representative
215. use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation For Your Safety Notices Observe proper precautions when Use appropriate cables handling the quick charger When connecting cables to the input and e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution output jacks use only the cables provided or could result in fire or electric shock sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug compliance with product regulations should be removed with a dry cloth A CD ROMs Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during lightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify or forcibly tug or bend the power cable Do not place it under A Observe caution when using the flash CD ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Do not operate the flash with the flash window Should the insulation be damaged and the touching a person or object Failure to observe wires become exposed take the power cable this precaution could result in burns or fire to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe this Using the flash close to the subject s eyes could precaution could re
216. wfinder and then press the shutter release button halfway In autofocus 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 way down to acquire image dust off reference data The monitor turns off when the shutter release button is pressed If the reference object is too bright or too dark the camera may be unable to acquire image dust off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed Choose another reference object and Exposure settings are not appropriate repeat the process from step 1 e a settings and try again Notes on Image Sensor Cleaning If photographs that will be processed with Image Dust Off have already been recorded DO NOT clean the image sensor before acquiring image dust off reference data If the image sensor is cleaned after photographs are taken but before image dust reference data are acquired Image Dust Off will be unable to locate dust and remove its effects This camera automatically cleans the image sensor when the camera is turned on and off default setting Selecting Cleaning off for Clean image sensor gt Clean at 161 in the setup menu is recommended when acquiring image dust off reference data aping nua 127 aping nua 128 Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Image Dust Off Dust off ref photo is available with CPU lenses only A lens with a fo
217. white fluorescent For shooting under cool white fluorescent lighting mi 5 Day white fluorescent For shooting under daylight white fluorescent mG Daylight fluorescent For shooting under daylight fluorescent RY ii Mercury vapor lamps For shooting under mercury vapor lamps aping nua 103 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5 000 5 500K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue Approximate color temperatures for each white balance setting are given below when fine tuned white balance setting is 0 Values may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters White balance reenact White balance eae AUTO Auto 3 500 K 8 000K 6 Daylight fluorescent 6 500 K 6 Incandescent 3 000 K fi 7 Mercury vapor lamps 7 200 K mt Sodium vapor lamps 2700 K se Direct sunlight 5 200 K ei 2 Warm white fl 3 000 K Flash 5 400 K i 3 White fluorescent 3 700 K ee Cloudy 6 000 K i A Cool white fluorescent 4 200 K Shade
218. with maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster is Used Not available in M mode When shooting a subject with which autofocus does not perform well 8 38 the rangefinder may be unable to accurately measure focus distance Display Display Description Subject inside the selected Indicates focus on a point focus point is in focus slightly behind the subject Indicates focus on a point Indicates focus on a point hae oe slightly in front of the en eae quite a distance behind the Subject Subject Indicates focus on a point rociero Uhe quite a distance in front of PA E l the subject Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options SETUPMENU See Using Camera Menus 8 94 for more information on using e CSM Setup menu Format memory card the menus ffo display format Auto shooting info Ea Shooting info auto off World time edi LCD brightness CSM Setup menu 118 119 Choose the options displayed in the menus Format memory card 24 Format memory card Info display format 120 122 Choose a Shooting information display format Auto shooting info 122 Display shooting information when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and released Shooting info auto off 123 Shooting information display will turn off automatically when looking through the viewfinder World time 21 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones LCD brightness 123 Adjust the brightness of
219. xis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark pixels at the left and bright pixels at the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness in the image BRR Retouch Indicator eseesieeteteneee 129 2 PEO OEST E e N EA 78 IEJ Frame number total number of images EJ Histogram Some sample histograms are shown below e Ifthe image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses the distribution of tones will be relatively even e fthe image is dark tone distribution will be shifted to the left e If the image is bright tone distribution will be shifted to the right shifts to the left when exposure compensation is decreased If bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor the histogram can be used to get an idea of overall exposure Note that camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications y2eq ejd uo a0 75 yoeqhe q uo aso 76 Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail Playback To display images in contact sheets of four or nine images press SIF in full frame playback BY 72 The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed Option Description Display more images gF Increase number of images displayed from one per page full frame playback to four or from four to nine Display fewer images Decrease number of images displayed from nine per page to fo
220. xisting preset data will be overwritten 1 Select White balance gt Preset manual in the shooting menu and press the multi selector right 2 Highlight Use photo and press the multi selector right To use the current source photograph as preset data highlight This image and press the multi selector right The setting will be applied To choose a new photograph highlight Select image and press the multi selector right Proceed to step 3 3 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the folder containing the desired source photograph 4 Press the multi selector right Images in the selected folder will be displayed 5 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight photograph Press and hold amp to enlarge display of the selected photograph Press OK to apply the setting The display will return to shooting menu v Source for Preset Manual White balance py Preset MENE Measure gt Use photo White balance ay Use photo This image Select image gt White balance gy Select image NCD60 gt NIKON TOKYO White balance ay Select image re Q Zoom OK OK apiny nua White balance Pe Select image fo Q Zoom OK OK Images displayed may include those created with other cameras but only photographs created with D60 can be used as source for preset manual 107 aping nua 108 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Noise Reduction Photographs taken at high sen
221. yback Option Description Zoom in on vv photograph Zoom in on current photograph A 77 View thumbnails QE View multiple photographs E 76 Create retouched copy of current photograph 129 Retouch photograph Exit to shooting or To return to shooting mode press the shutter release mode button halfway or press Displaying Photo Information Press the multi selector up or down to change the display in the following order Detailed information on the photograph can be viewed A 73 NIKON D60 pall anse rte WHITE BALANCE AUTO 0 0 L oe APERTU EXPOSURE MODE PROGRAM EXP 0 0 FOCAL LENGTH 40mm FLASH MODE Bui it in TTL SLA S 100NCD60 DSC_0006 J IPG ORMAL 2008 04 01 12 53 49 3872x2592 File information Shooting data pagel lt Shooting data page2 Histgram gt Highlights gt Active D Lighting and retouch history ACT D LIGHT tes RETOUCH Highlight 1 6 Highlights blink Photograph Playback e When photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after they are taken the battery level and number of exposures remaining is also clearly displayed e The length of time before the monitor automatically turns off can be modified from Custom Setting 15 Auto off timers fe 114 Deleting Multiple Photographs Multiple photographs can be deleted from the Delete option in the playback menu BH 94 96 Aydeibo oud dIseg 35

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