Nikon D60OUTFIT, D60BODY User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography

a, b, c, and d Modes

Changing Shooting Settings

More on Playback

Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV

Menu Guide

Optional Accessories

Maximizing the Life of the Camera

Technical Notes

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

Keep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun 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.

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.

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.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

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:

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 (supplied). Use the Quick Charger MH-23 (supplied) to charge the battery.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• 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.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• 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.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• 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.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

For Your Safety/Notices

Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. 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 heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

CD-ROMs

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.

Observe caution when using the flash

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39in.) from the subject.

Notices

• 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.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and 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 with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 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:

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been 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).

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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Notices

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 authority 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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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:

• 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.

• 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 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.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WAR NIN G: 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.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme norme NMB-003 du Canada.

• 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.

• 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

For Your Safety ...........................................................................................................................................ii

Notices......................................................................................................................................................... iii

Introduction.......................................................................................... 1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................... 2

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................................ 4

Camera Body................................................................................................................................................................. 4

The Mode Dial .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

The Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

The Viewfinder Display ...........................................................................................................................................7

The Shooting Information Display ..................................................................................................................8

The Command Dial.................................................................................................................................................10

Multi Selector..............................................................................................................................................................12

The Shutter-Release Button...............................................................................................................................13

N (Help) Button........................................................................................................................................................13

The Camera Strap AN-DC1.................................................................................................................................14

First Steps............................................................................................15

Charging and Inserting the Battery .................................................................................................16

The Quick Charger MH-23 ..................................................................................................................................16

The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 ...................................................................................................16

Attaching a Lens .....................................................................................................................................18

Detaching Lenses.....................................................................................................................................................19

Vibration Reduction Mode (VR).......................................................................................................................20

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................... 21

Reset the Clock ..........................................................................................................................................................21

Inserting Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................23

Inserting Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................23

Formatting Memory Cards .................................................................................................................................24

Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment) .................................................................... 26

Basic Photography .............................................................................27

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)..................................................................28

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode.............................................................28

Step 2 Frame a Photograph..........................................................................................................................30

Step 3 Focus and Shoot...................................................................................................................................32

Step 4 Viewing Photographs/Deleting Photographs ...................................................................34

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Shooting Particular Scenes ................................................................................................................. 36

Taking Pictures ..........................................................................................................................................................36

Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and l Modes........................................................................... 36

Getting Good Results with Autofocus........................................................................................................ 38

a, b, c, and d Modes......................................................................39

Shooting in a, b, c, and d Modes .............................................................................................. 40

Shooting in a Mode (Programmed Auto).................................................................................... 41

Shooting in b Mode (Shutter-Priority Auto)................................................................................ 42

Shooting in c Mode (Aperture-Priority Auto)............................................................................ 43

Shooting in d Mode (Manual) ......................................................................................................... 44

Changing Shooting Settings .............................................................47

The Quick Settings Display ................................................................................................................. 48

Image Quality and Size......................................................................................................................... 49

Image Quality.............................................................................................................................................................50

Image Size.................................................................................................................................................................... 50

White Balance.......................................................................................................................................... 52

ISO Sensitivity.......................................................................................................................................... 53

Releasing the Shutter ...........................................................................................................................54

Release Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 54

Continuous Mode ...................................................................................................................................................54

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ..................................................................................................... 55

Focus........................................................................................................................................................... 57

Focus Mode................................................................................................................................................................. 57

AF-Area Mode............................................................................................................................................................58

Focus Point Selection............................................................................................................................................ 59

Focus Lock ................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Manual Focus............................................................................................................................................................. 61

Exposure.................................................................................................................................................... 62

Metering........................................................................................................................................................................ 62

Autoexposure Lock ................................................................................................................................................63

Using the Built-in Flash ........................................................................................................................64

Changing the Flash Mode.................................................................................................................................. 65

Exposure Compensation ..................................................................................................................... 67

Flash Compensation ............................................................................................................................. 68

Active D-Lighting ................................................................................................................................... 69

Two-Button Reset................................................................................................................................... 70

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More on Playback ...............................................................................71

Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback............................................................................. 72

Full-Frame Playback ...............................................................................................................................................72

Photo Information................................................................................................................................................... 73

Viewing Multiple Photographs: Thumbnail Playback............................................................... 76

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................................................ 77

Protecting Photographs from Deletion ......................................................................................... 78

Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV ........................................79

Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................................. 80

Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................................................................... 80

Connecting the USB Cable................................................................................................................................ 81

Connecting to a Printer........................................................................................................................ 83

Printing Via Direct USB Connection ................................................................................................ 84

Connecting the Printer ........................................................................................................................................85

Printing Photographs One at a Time........................................................................................................... 86

Printing Multiple Photographs........................................................................................................................ 88

Creating an Index Print ........................................................................................................................................89

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ........................................................................................... 90

Viewing Photographs on TV............................................................................................................... 92

Menu Guide.........................................................................................93

Using Camera Menus............................................................................................................................ 94

Playback Options: The Playback Menu .......................................................................................... 96

Delete.............................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Playback Folder......................................................................................................................................................... 97

Rotate Tall.....................................................................................................................................................................98

Slide Show.................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Stop-Motion Movie ................................................................................................................................................ 99

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................100

Optimize Image..................................................................................................................................................... 101

Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom.................................................................... 102

White Balance ......................................................................................................................................................... 103

Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................................................................................ 104

Preset Manual .........................................................................................................................................................105

Noise Reduction.................................................................................................................................................... 108

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Custom Settings ...................................................................................................................................109

R Reset ......................................................................................................................................................................... 110

01 Beep ....................................................................................................................................................................... 110

06 No Memory Card?.......................................................................................................................................... 110

07 Image Review................................................................................................................................................... 111

09 AF-assist ............................................................................................................................................................... 111

10 ISO Auto............................................................................................................................................................... 111

11 F/G Button.................................................................................................................................................. 112

12 AE-L/AF-L ............................................................................................................................................................ 113

13 AE Lock................................................................................................................................................................. 113

14 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash Unit........................................................................................................ 113

15 Auto off Timers................................................................................................................................................ 114

16 Self-Timer............................................................................................................................................................ 114

17 Remote on Duration .................................................................................................................................... 115

18 Date Imprint...................................................................................................................................................... 115

19 Rangefinder....................................................................................................................................................... 116

Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu .....................................................................................117

CSM/Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................118

Choosing Menu Items for My Menu......................................................................................................... 119

Info Display Format ............................................................................................................................................. 120

Auto Shooting Info .............................................................................................................................................. 122

Shooting Info Auto off....................................................................................................................................... 123

LCD Brightness....................................................................................................................................................... 123

Video Mode.............................................................................................................................................................. 123

Language................................................................................................................................................................... 123

Image Comment................................................................................................................................................... 124

Folders......................................................................................................................................................................... 125

File No. Sequence................................................................................................................................................. 126

Clean Image Sensor ............................................................................................................................................126

Mirror Lock-Up........................................................................................................................................................ 126

Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................. 126

Dust off Ref Photo ................................................................................................................................................ 127

Auto Image Rotation .......................................................................................................................................... 128

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Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu......................................................................129

Creating Retouched Copies........................................................................................................................... 130

Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame Playback........................................................................ 131

Quick Retouch ........................................................................................................................................................ 132

D-Lighting ................................................................................................................................................................. 132

Red-Eye Correction.............................................................................................................................................. 133

Trim................................................................................................................................................................................ 134

Monochrome .......................................................................................................................................................... 134

Filter Effects .............................................................................................................................................................. 135

Small Picture ............................................................................................................................................................ 136

Image Overlay......................................................................................................................................................... 138

NEF (RAW) Processing........................................................................................................................................ 140

Stop-motion Movie............................................................................................................................................. 141

Before and after (Making a Side-by-Side Comparison) ................................................................. 143

Optional Accessories........................................................................145

Compatible Lenses ..............................................................................................................................146

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ................................................................................................150

Other Accessories.................................................................................................................................155

Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter.............................................................. 157

Approved Memory Cards ..................................................................................................................158

Maximizing the Life of the Camera .................................................159

Caring for the Camera ........................................................................................................................ 159

Storage........................................................................................................................................................................ 159

Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 159

Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter...................................................................................................... 160

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ............................................................................ 164

The Camera and Lens ........................................................................................................................................164

The Battery................................................................................................................................................................ 166

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Technical Notes ................................................................................167

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................167

Display ......................................................................................................................................................................... 167

Shooting..................................................................................................................................................................... 168

Playback...................................................................................................................................................................... 170

Others ..........................................................................................................................................................................171

Camera Error Messages and Displays ...........................................................................................172

Appendix.................................................................................................................................................176

Available Settings and Defaults................................................................................................................... 176

Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size ..............................................................................178

Exposure Program (Mode P).......................................................................................................................... 178

Flash Control............................................................................................................................................................ 179

Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash .............................................................................. 179

Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range ....................................................................................................179

Specifications.........................................................................................................................................180

Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................................... 186

Index .........................................................................................................................................................187

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 that should be read before use to

prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the

camera.

This icon marks settings that can be adjusted from camera menus by

pressing O.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when

using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in

this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

This icon marks menu items for which button function can be assigned from

the Custom Settings menu.

Introduction

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• 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.

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:

Introduction

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-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 NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND

MAY VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon

dealer.

NIKON WARRANTY.

Information and Precautions

About the Manuals

• 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.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information 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.

• 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 securities 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 commercially 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 (A 105) and Wallpaper (A 120). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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.

Introduction

Camera Body

101010

111111

15 16 17

1 Infrared receiver...................................................... 56

2 Power switch ...............................................................6

3 Shutter-release button ....................................... 13

A (exposure compensation) button....... 67

B (aperture) button........................................... 44

Flash compensation button............................ 68

C (Active D-Lighting) button .....................69

A (reset) button...................................................... 70

AF-assist illuminator............................................. 57

Self-timer lamp........................................................ 56

Red-eye reduction lamp.................................... 65

7 Focal plane mark.................................................... 61

8 Mode dial....................................................................... 6

9 Built-in flash............................................................... 64

10 Accessory shoe cover....................................... 150

Accessory shoe

(for optional flash unit).................................... 150

D (flash mode) button .......................................64

E (flash compensation) button .............. 68

13 Eyelet for camera strap....................................... 14

14 Connector cover..................................... 81, 85, 92

15 Video connector..................................................... 92

16 Reset switch............................................................ 167

17 USB connector................................................. 81, 85

F (self-timer) button.................................. 54, 55

G FUNC. button................................................ 112

19 Lens release button.............................................. 19

20 Lens mounting index .......................................... 18

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Introduction

1 Rubber Eyecup DK-20......................................... 56

2 Viewfinder eyepiece........................................ 7, 26

3 Eye sensor.........................................................32, 123

4 Diopter adjustment control ............................ 26

H (AE-L/AF-L) button ...........................63, 113

I (protect) button.......................................... 78

6 Command dial......................................................... 10

7 Eyelet for camera strap....................................... 14

8 Multi selector............................................................ 12

9 Memory card slot cover..................................... 23

10 J (delete) button .........................................34, 96

11 Memory card access lamp ...............................23

Power connector cover for optional

power connector ................................................ 157

13 Battery-chamber cover latch .......................... 17

14 Battery-chamber cover............................ 17, 157

15 Tripod socket

16 Monitor......................................................... 8, 72, 123

K (playback zoom in) button ........................77

L (Information display/Quick settings

19 O (menu) button .......................................... 94

20 P (playback) button................................. 34, 72

21 Eyepiece Cap DK-5................................................ 56

display) button ..............................................48

A (reset) button...................................................... 70

M (thumbnail/playback zoom out)

button ........................................................................... 76

N (help) button...................................................... 13

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.

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Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes)

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

a — Programmed auto: A 41 c — Aperture-priority auto: A 43 b — Shutter-priority auto: A 42 d —Manual: A 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.

e — Auto: A 28 i —Child: A 37

f — Auto (flash off): A 36 j —Sports: A 37 g — Portrait: A 36 k —Close up: A 37 h —Landscape: A 37 l — Night portrait: A 37

The Power Switch

The power switch is used to turn the camera on and off.

On Off

The Viewfinder Display

345 6 7 8 910 11

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Introduction

12 13 14

Actual display varies with current shooting mode and camera settings.

1 Focus points...............................26, 30, 58, 59, 60

2 Focus indicator................................................ 32, 61

Focus point display................26, 30, 58, 59, 60

AF-area mode........................................................... 58

4 Autoexposure (AE) lock...................................... 63

5 Flexible program indicator............................... 41

6 Shutter speed...................................................39–46

Aperture (f-number).....................................39–46

Noise reduction indicator.............................. 108

Flash compensation

indicator.............................................................68, 113

9 Exposure compensation indicator.............. 67

Number of exposures remaining...... 28, 178

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ..................................... 55, 178

Preset white balance recording

indicator.................................................................... 106

Exposure compensation value...................... 67

Flash compensation value ...............................68

Active D-Lighting indicator .............................69

PC connection indicator....................................82

Dust off ref photo mode indicator........... 127

11 Flash-ready indicator ...........................................33

12 Battery indicator .....................................................29

Electronic analog exposure display............ 45

Exposure compensation.................................... 67

Rangefinder ............................................................ 116

14 ISO auto indicator....................................... 53, 112

“K” (appears when memory remains for

over 1000 exposures) ..........................................29

16 Warning indicator....................................... 13, 172

15 16

C The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder may vary with temperature. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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

Introduction

the settings currently applied, can be confirmed. The display changes, in the following order, each time K (L) is

pressed:

Shooting information display

Set

Quick settings display* Monitor off

Image quality

Off

Move

* Frequently used shooting settings can be adjusted from the Quick settings display (A 48).

C Tuning on and off Shooting Information Display

At default settings, shooting information also turns off as indicated below.

• When no operations are performed for about eight seconds.

• When the eye sensor is activated by looking through the viewfinder (A 31, 123).

• 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.

• When pressing halfway and releasing the shutter-release button (A 31).

• When M or C is pressed.

• When F/ G is pressed, unless White balance is selected for Custom setting 11 (F/G button;

A 112) in e, f, g, h, i, j, k, or l mode.

• When D is pressed in any mode other than f Auto (flash off) mode.

• When A is pressed in a, b, or c mode.

D Information Display Format

The format for information display is selected from the Info display format option (A 120) in the setup menu.

Getting to Know the Camera

“Wide” (Landscape) Orientation “Tall” (Portrait) Orientation

2728 26 25 24 23

26 25 24 23 22

Introduction

2 3

8 9

The information displayed in the monitor varies depending upon shooting mode and shooting conditions. The information included above may vary with current camera settings.

1 Shooting mode.......................................................... 6

2 Shutter speed...................................................40–46

3 Aperture (f-number).....................................40–46

4 Shutter-speed display 5 Aperture display

Electronic analog exposure display............ 45

Exposure compensation ...................................67

7 Flash compensation value ............................... 68

8 Flash sync mode..................................................... 65

9 Exposure compensation value...................... 67

10 Help indicator........................................................... 13

11 Active D-Lighting indicator .............................69

Number of exposures remaining.......28, 178

Preset white balance recording

indicator.................................................................... 106

Capture mode indicator.................................... 82

“K” (appears when memory remains for

over 1000 exposures) .......................................... 29

14 Metering mode ....................................................... 62

12 13 17 16 18

20 19

19 10

15 AF-area mode........................................................... 58

16 Focus mode............................................................... 57

17 Release mode........................................................... 54

18 ISO sensitivity............................................................ 53

19 White balance mode ......................52, 103, 104

20 Image size................................................................... 50

21 Image quality............................................................ 50

Focus point display................26, 30, 58, 59, 60

AF-area mode........................................................... 58

23 Battery indicator .....................................................29

24 “Beep” indicator.................................................... 110

25 Optimize image indicator.............................. 101

26 ISO auto indicator....................................... 53, 112

Manual flash control indicator.................... 113

Flash compensation indicator

for optional Speedlight ................................... 153

28 Date imprint indicator...................................... 115

SetSet

D The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays

These displays provide a visual indication of shutter speed and aperture.

12 13

11 15

Fast shutter speed, large aperture

(small f-number)

Graphic displays of the shutter speed and aperture are shown when the mode dial is rotated.

Slow shutter speed, small aperture

(large f-number)

Getting to Know the Camera

The Command Dial

Rotate the command dial alone or use the command dial with other buttons to adjust the following settings. Changes to shooting settings can be viewed in the viewfinder and the monitor’s Shooting information display as settings are adjusted.

Introduction

Function Operation Display

Flexible program (a mode; A 41)

Set

Choose a shutter speed (b and d modes; A 42, 44).

Set

Set aperture (c mode; A 43).

Set aperture (d mode; A 44).

Set exposure compensation (a, b, and c modes; A 67).

Set

Exposure comp.

Set

Choose a flash mode (e, g, i, k, l, a, b, c and d modes; A 65).

Set flash compensation (a, b, c and d modes; A 68).

Active D-Lighting (A 69)

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Flash mode

Introduction

Set

Flash compensation

Set

Active D–Lighting

Set

Release mode (A 54)

(Set to single frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, or quickresponse remote mode.)

Image quality/size (A 49)

ISO sensitivity (A 53)

White balance (A 52)

When F/G (Custom Setting 11 F/G button; A 112) is set to any

of the options indicated at right, the setting can be changed using the command dial.

Release mode

Set

Image quality/size

Set

ISO sensitivity

Set

White balance

Set

Getting to Know the Camera

Multi Selector

The multi selector is used for the following operations.

Introduction

With Shooting

(Only when the dynamic area or single point option is selected for AF-area mode; A 58)

With Quick Settings Display

Move highlight down or left

Select focus point (A 59)

Move highlight up or right

Apply selection

Image quality

Off

Move

With Menu Screens

Return to previous menu

With Playback

View previous photo

•Move highlight up

•Increase value

•Move highlight down

• Decrease value

View more photo info (A 73)

Display sub-menu

Apply selection

View next photo

Display retouch menu (A 129)

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu

Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness

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 (A 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

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N (Help) Button

While M (N) is held down, information on current shooting conditions, and help for menus, are displayed in the monitor; to scroll the display, press the multi selector up or down. A blinking F icon in the monitor or a blinking L (warning indicator) in the viewfinder indicates that help on an error or other problem can be viewed in the monitor by pressing M (N).

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Choose how pictures will be processed according to the type of subject and how the pictures will be used.

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Strap AN-DC1

Attach the camera strap as shown below (two eyelets).

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First Steps

This chapter explains the procedures necessary to prepare for shooting, including charging and inserting the battery, instructions for mounting lenses, setting the date and time, using memory cards.

7.4V 1000mAh

EN-EL9

A 16

A 18

World time Date

2008 04 01

12 00 00

Set

YMD

HMS

A 21

A 23

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.

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CHARGE lamp

AC adapter plug

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.

7.4V 1000m

Negative terminal

Signal contact

Positive terminal

EN-EL9

1 Charge the battery.

1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

1.2 Connect the power cord to the charger and plug it in.

Terminal cover

7.4V 1000mAh

EN-EL9

Terminal cover

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.

h A

m 0 0

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7.4V

Charging and Inserting the Battery

mAh

1.4 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. 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.

2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Close the battery chamber cover.

Be sure that the battery contacts are facing down.

CHARGE lamp

7.4V 1000mAh

EN-EL9

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B Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off before removing the battery.

B The Battery and Charger

• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 164–166 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

• 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.

• The battery may be hot immediately after use. If so, wait for the battery to cool down before charging.

• Replace the supplied terminal cover after removing the battery from the camera or the quick charger to avoid shorting the battery.

• Unplug the quick charger when it is not in use.

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.

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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).

C Lenses for Autofocus

Autofocus with this camera is supported only by AF-S and AF-I lenses. AF-S and AF-I lenses are equipped with an autofocus motor. Autofocus is not possible when any other type of lens is mounted, regardless of the autofocus capabilities of the lens itself.

Attaching a Lens

C Lens

An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens (A 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.

1 Lens cap

2 Focus ring .................................................................. 61

5 6 7

3 Zoom ring.................................................................. 30

4 Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch* ........20

5 A-M mode switch.......................................... 18, 61

6 CPU contacts............................................................ 62

7 Rear lens cap

8 Focal length scale

9 Focal length scale index

10 Mounting index ..................................................... 18

* 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.

C 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.

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Detaching Lenses

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button (1) while turning the lens clockwise (2). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cap.

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.

* Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of

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vibration reduction may vary depending on individual and shooting conditions.

• Set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the vibration reduction on.

• 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 visible through the viewfinder is also reduced.

• To disable vibration reduction, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF.

B Using Vibration Reduction

• If 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

D Picture Angle and Focal Length

The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D60, in contrast, is

23.6 × 15.8 mm, meaning that the

picture angle of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D60. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D60 in 35mm format 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).

Lens

Picture size (35mm format)

(36 × 24 mm)

Picture diagonal

Picture size (D60)

(23.6 × 15.8 mm)

Picture angle (35mm format)

Picture angle (D60)

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Language

Time zone

World time

Daylight saving time

Off

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 selection dialog is displayed.

2 Select language.

Map of world time zones will be displayed.

UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), in hours.

3 Select local time zone.

Daylight saving time options will be displayed.

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4 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in

effect.

Date menu is displayed.

5 Press the multi selector left or right to select

item, up or down to change.

To complete the settings, press Q.

When the settings are applied, display will return to shooting mode and shooting information will be shown.

Reset the Clock

Use the World time option in the setup menu to reset the camera clock.

1 Turn the camera on and press O.

Menu screen is displayed in the monitor. If menu item is already highlighted, press the multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu in yellow.

World time

Date

2008 04 01

Set

Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction Active D–Lighting

YMD

HM S

12 00 00

SHOOTING MENU

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

World time

Daylight saving time

Off

2 Highlight D and press the multi selector

right to highlight World time.

World time screen is displayed.

3 Highlight Time zone, Date, Date format,

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or Daylight saving time.

Press the multi selector right to proceed to the next set of options. Monitor display returns to the world time screen each 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 be reset to the time in the selected zone. See step 3 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 21).

Date

Set the camera clock. See step 5 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 21). Reset the clock regularly for accurate time keeping.

Date format

Choose the order in which the month, day, and year are displayed and press Q.

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display fo rm at Auto shooting inf o Shoo ti ng i nf o a ut o of f World time LCD brigh t n ess

World time

Time zone

Date Date format Daylight saving time

Time zone

World time

Date format

Y e a r /m o n t h /d a y

Month/day/year

Day/month/year

Daylight saving time

Turn Daylight saving time on when daylight saving time begins to automatically advance the camera’s clock one hour. Turn Daylight saving time off (default setting) when daylight saving time ends.

C The Clock Battery

The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted, or the optional AC Adapter EH-5a with Power Connector EP-5 (A 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.

D Changing Display Language

The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on. To change the display language, use the Language option (A 123) in the setup menu (A 117).

Inserting Memory Cards

The camera records photographs on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). See “Approved Memory Cards” (A 158) for details.

Inserting Memory Cards

1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the

camera off and open the memory card slot cover.

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” (A 24).

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Front

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 (1). The card can then be

removed by hand (2).

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.

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2 Display menus.

If menu item is already highlighted, press the multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu in yellow.

3 Highlight D.

4 Position cursor in setup menu.

5 Highlight Format memory card.

SHOOTING MENU

Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction Active D–Lighting

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu

Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu

Format memory card

Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness

6 Display options.

Format memory card

All pictures on memory card will be deleted. OK?

Yes

Inserting Memory Cards

7 Highlight Yes.

8 Format card. Do not turn camera off or

open the battery-chamber cover or memory card slot cover until formatting is

Format memory card

All pictures on memory card will be deleted. OK?

Yes

Format memory card

All pictures on memory card will be deleted. OK?

Formatting memory card.

complete and setup menu is displayed.

Yes

B Memory Cards

• Format memory cards in the camera before first use.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during 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

• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not expose to heat, water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

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B Formatting Memory Cards

Use the camera Format memory card option to format memory cards. Performance may drop if cards are formatted in a computer.

D 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

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

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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 e (auto). It also covers Digital Vari-Programs, in which simplify shooting for particular scenes.

As the four basic steps described here apply to all forms of shooting and playback, a general knowledge of these operations is required before progressing to more advanced operations.

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

This section uses shooting in e (auto) mode to explain basic procedures. e (auto) mode is an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings

are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

1 Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.

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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.

2 Rotate the Mode Dial to e (Auto) Mode.

The camera enters e (auto) mode.

3 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the Shooting information display in the monitor (A 29).

If the monitor is off, press K (L) to display shooting information again.

When the battery is exhausted, the shooting information cannot be displayed. Charge or replace the battery.

Set

4 Check the number of exposures remaining.

The number of photographs that can be recorded on the memory card is shown in the Shooting information display or viewfinder.

If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will flash as shown at right. No further photographs can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted (A 34, 96).

Set

Card is full

Set

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

C Image Sensor Cleaning

Each time the camera is turned on or off, the function that removes dirt or dust from the low-pass filter, which protects the image sensor, is activated (A 162). Choose whether cleaning is performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off from the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (A 126).

C Battery Level

Monitor Viewfinder Description

U — Battery fully charged. V — Battery partially discharged. W D Low battery. Prepare to charge or replace battery. W

(blinks)

Shutter release disabled. Charge or replace battery.

C 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 “K 1.1.“

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D 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 (A 49)

and the amount of space remaining on the memory card (A 49).

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

Step 2 Frame a Photograph

1 Hold the camera as shown.

Holding the Camera

Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable.

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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

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).

Focus point

Zoom in

Zoom out

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

C Diopter Adjustment

For more information on adjusting viewfinder focus, see “Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment)” (A 26).

C Exposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-Off

This camera is equipped with exposure meters, which meter the brightness of the subject. Exposure meters are activated with the following situations:

• When the camera is turned on

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the camera is on

• When K (L) 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 (A 7, 9). Exposure meters turn off automatically in conjunction with the Auto meter-off setting (A 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; A 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.

C Shooting Info Auto Off

The eye sensor under the viewfinder is activated when your face comes closer 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.

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Set

When not looking through

the viewfinder

When looking through

the viewfinder/

pressing the shutter-

release button halfway

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera will automatically select the focus point containing the main subject closest to the camera and focus on this subject.

When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound, and the infocus indicator (A) will appear in the viewfinder. The selected focus point will be highlighted in red in the viewfinder.

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If the in-focus indicator (A) in the viewfinder display blinks, the subject is not in focus. Recompose the shot and press the shutterrelease button halfway to try focusing again.

When shooting the subject with which autofocus does not perform well (A 38), the camera may be unable to focus on the subject using autofocus. The number of exposures that can be recorded in the memory buffer (A 55) is shown 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

finished taking pictures.

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C Shutter-Release Button

For more information on the two-stage shutter-release button, see “The Shutter-Release Button” (A 13).

C Beep

• When Focus mode (A 57) is set to Continuous-servo AF, or if the subject is judged to be moving in Auto-servo AF (default setting) and Continuous-servo AF is automatically applied, a beep indicating that the subjects is in focus will not sound.

• This option can be disabled from Custom Setting 01 (Beep; A 110).

C The Built-in Flash

When shooting a dimly lit, or backlit, subject in 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 (J) 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 D is displayed.

In e (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 D is not displayed.

Select f Auto (flash off) mode (A 36) to prevent the flash from firing when lighting is poor. For more information on using the flash, see “Using the Built-in Flash” (A 64). Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity (A 179). When the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward until it clicks into place.

e (auto) mode, the built-in flash will pop up

C Changing Shooting Settings

In addition to Image quality (A 50) and Image size (A 50), a variety of other shooting settings can be modified in e (auto) mode, including the manners in which the shutter is released (Release mode; A 54), the manner in which the camera focuses (A 57), ISO sensitivity (A 53), and Active D-Lighting (A 69).

D Image Review

Custom Setting 07 (Image review: A 111) can be set so that photographs are not automatically displayed in the monitor after they are taken.

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“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

Step 4 Viewing Photographs/Deleting Photographs

Viewing Photographs

While shooting information is displayed or the monitor is off after shooting, press P to display the most recent photograph in the monitor.

Additional photographs can 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).

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To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway, or press P.

Deleting Photographs

Follow the procedure described below to delete unwanted photographs.

1 Press J 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 P.

Delete?

Cancel

1/6

Yes

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e (Auto) Mode)

C Full-Frame Playback

Option Use Description

Zoom in on photograph

View thumbnails Retouch photograph Q Create retouched copy of current photograph (A 129).

K Zoom in on current photograph (A 77).

View multiple photographs (A 76).

Exit to shooting mode

or P

To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway or press P.

C 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).

File information Shooting data, page1 Shooting data, page2

Histgram Highlights Active D-Lighting and

Highlight

Highlights blink.

retouch history

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C Photograph Playback

• When photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after they are taken, the battery level and number of exposures remaining is also clearly displayed.

• The length of time before the monitor automatically turns off can be modified from Custom Setting 15 (Auto off timers; A 114).

D Deleting Multiple Photographs

Multiple photographs can be deleted from the Delete option in the playback menu (A 94, 96).

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Shooting Particular Scenes

Digital Vari-Programs offer the following shooting modes, in addition to e (auto) mode. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as easy as rotating the mode dial.

Mode dial Mode Description

f g

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j k l

Auto (flash off) For pictures that do not use the flash.

Portrait For portraits.

Landscape For natural and man-made landscapes.

Child For pictures of children.

Sports For moving subjects.

Close up 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.

Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and l Modes

f 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.

g 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.

Shooting Particular Scenes

h Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots. The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main subject; the built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically.

i Child

Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones are given a soft, natural finish. The camera selects the focus point containing the closest main subject.

j 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 (A 59). The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off automatically.

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k Close Up

Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus point; a different focus point can be selected by pressing the multi selector left or right. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

l 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. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

D The Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in g, i, k, or l mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, just as it does in e (auto) mode (A 64). The flash mode can be changed (A 65).

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 (A) 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 contrast between

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the subject and the background (e.g., the subject is the same color as the background).

The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., a row of windows in a skyscraper).

Background objects appear larger than the subject (e.g., focus point contains both foreground subject and distant buildings).

The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage).

The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness (e.g., the subject is half in the shade).

The subject contains many fine details (e.g., a field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness).

a, b, c, and d Modes

This chapter explains the procedures for shooting in Programmed auto (a) mode, Shutter-priority auto (b) mode, Aperture-priority auto (c) mode, and Manual (d) mode. These modes allow for manual adjustment of shutter speed and/or aperture settings, and offer control over a variety of advances settings, including white balance (A 52), metering (A 62), flash compensation (A 68), and exposure compensation (A 67), which enables users to take photographs that reflect more of their own personal preferences than is possible with the Digital Vari-Programs.

Shooting in a, b, c, and d Modes

a, b, c, and d 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 speed and aperture for optimal exposure.

a Programmed auto (A 41)

b Shutter-priority auto (A 42)

Aperture-priority auto

(A 43)

a, b, c, and d Modes

d Manual (A 44)

Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure.

Shutter speed Aperture

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 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 and background into focus.

User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “bulb” for long time-exposures.

Fast shutter speed

/1,600 s

Slow shutter speed

Small aperture (large f-number)

f/36

Large aperture (small f-number)

f/3

If the ISO sensitivity setting is changed (A 53, 111), the range of shutter speed and aperture settings that will achieve optimal exposure also changes.

C Lens Aperture Ring

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. When a CPU lens is mounted, adjust the aperture from the camera.

Shooting in a Mode (Programmed Auto)

Set

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

1 Rotate the mode dial to a.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

a, b, c, and d Modes

D Flexible Program

In a mode, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, B (R) 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 f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All 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.

Shooting in b Mode (Shutter-Priority Auto)

In shutter-priority auto mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, high shutter speeds to “freeze” motion (A 40).

1 Rotate the mode dial to b.

2 Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter

a, b, c, and d Modes

speed.

Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder will change. Set shutter speed to the desired value between 1/4,000 s and 30 s.

Shutter speed can also be displayed in the Shooting information display by pressing K (L).

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Set

D 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 (A 53), using the built-in flash (A 64) or an optional Speedlight (A 150), or by mounting the camera on a tripod, or using a vibration reduction (VR) lens (A 20).

Shooting in c Mode (Aperture-Priority Auto)

In aperture-priority auto mode, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f-numbers) soften background details (A 40).

1 Rotate the mode dial to c.

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 K (L).

Set

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

a, b, c, and d Modes

Shooting in d Mode (Manual)

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. This mode can also be used for longer exposures, with which the shutter can be held open indefinitely (“Bulb” and “Time“; A 46), necessary for shooting fireworks and stars.

1 Rotate the mode dial to d.

2 Watch the electronic analog exposure display (A 45) while rotating the

command dial to set shutter speed and aperture.

a, b, c, and d Modes

Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder will change as the command dial is rotated. Set shutter speed to the desired value between (“bulb” is displayed in the viewfinder).

Shutter speed of “Bulb” is used for long time-exposure photographs (A 46).

Aperture displayed in the viewfinder will change as the command dial is rotated while A (B) is pressed. Set aperture to the desired value.

The maximum and minimum apertures available vary depending upon the lens.

Adjust shutter speed and aperture settings as necessary to achieve the desired exposure.

Shutter speed and aperture can also be displayed in the Shooting information display by pressing K (L).

/4,000 s and 30 s or “Bulb”

Setting shutter speed

Setting aperture

Set

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Shooting in d Mode (Manual)

D Electronic Analog Exposure Display

If a CPU lens (A 146) is attached and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” (A 46) is selected, the electronic analog exposure displays in 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

Optimal exposure.

If indicator is to right of 0, photograph will be underexposed. Display at left indicates that photograph will be underexposed by

If indicator is to left of 0, photograph will be overexposed. Display at left indicates that photograph will be overexposed by more than 2EV.

When On is selected for Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto; A 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.

/3EV.

a, b, c, and d Modes

Shooting in d 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

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 d mode at a shutter speed of “Bulb” (“bulb” is displayed in the viewfinder) (A 44).

Time

The optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 is required. The shutter can remain open for up to 30 minutes without holding down the shutterrelease button. Follow the instructions below to take pictures at a shutter speed of “Time“.

a, b, c, and d Modes

1 Set shutter speed to “Bulb“ (“bulb“ is displayed in the viewfinder) in d mode (A 44). 2 Set Release mode to Delayed remote or Quick-response remote (A 54).

• “Time“ will be displayed for shutter speed (“ww“ is displayed in the viewfinder).

3 Press the shutter-release button on the remote control.

• 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.

• 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 (A 156). Note that noise may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for the Noise reduction option (A 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.

• Most of the functions explained in this chapter can be applied, or adjusted, from the

shooting menu (A 100) or Custom Settings (A 109).

Image quality

Off Move

Exposure compensation (A 67)

Flash mode (A 65)

Image quality (A 50)

Image size (A 50)

White balance (A 52)

ISO sensitivity (A 53)

Release mode (A 54)

Focus mode (A 57)

AF-area mode (A 58)

Metering (A 62)

Active D-Lighting (A 69)

Flash compensation (A 68)

The Quick Settings Display

Switch the display in the monitor to the Quick settings display to change shooting settings.

When the Shooting information display (A 8) is shown, press K (L) to switch to the Quick settings display.

Each time K (L) is pressed, the display changes in the following order: Shooting information display ➝ Quick settings display ➝ monitor

off ➝ Shooting information display (A 8). When playing photographs back, press P to exit playback mode.

Image quality

Changing Shooting Settings

1 Image quality............................................................ 50

2 Image size................................................................... 50

3 White balance.......................................................... 52

4 ISO sensitivity............................................................ 53

5 Release mode........................................................... 54

6 Focus mode............................................................... 57

Adjusting a Setting

1 Highlight desired setting.

Settings not available in current mode are grayed out and cannot be selected.

2 Display options for highlighted setting.

10 11

1 2 3 4 5

MoveOff

7 AF-area mode........................................................... 58

8 Metering...................................................................... 62

9 Flash mode ................................................................65

10 Exposure comp. ...................................................... 67

11 Flash compensation............................................. 68

12 Active D-Lighting................................................... 69

Image size

Move

Off

Image size

3 Highlight desired option.

Press the multi selector left to return to step 1. Press K (L) to turn the monitor off without

modifying setting.

Image size

Move

The Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and Size

4 Select option.

Image size

The option selected in step 3 is applied, and the screen shown in step 1 will be displayed.

Repeat steps 1–4 to change other settings. Press the shutter-release button halfway or K (L) to

Off

Move

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

High < Image quality > Low

JPEG Fine

Large file size

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JPEG Normal

JPEG Basic

Small file size

Small Medium Large

Small < Image size > Large

The approximate maximum file size of individual photographs and the total number of photographs that can be recorded at the selected setting are also shown in the Quick settings display while image quality or size options are displayed. Use the display only as a guide. Typical file sizes are listed in “Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/ Size” (A 178).

Image quality

Move OK

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

U NEF

(default setting)

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X NEF+JPEG

JPEG

degradation. To print these images, use JPEG-format copies processed from NEF (RAW) photographs using the Quick retouch option (A 132) or the NEF (RAW) processing option (A 140) in the retouch menu, or use software that supports the NEF format on a computer.

Images are compressed less than V, producing higher- quality images. Compression ratio: approx. 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. Compression ratio: approx. 1:8.

Smaller file size suited to e-mail or the website. Compression ratio: approx. 1:16.

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 (A 48). Image size is measured in pixels. The following options are available. Choose an image size

according to the size at which photos will be printed.

Image size Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi

w (default setting) 3,872×2,592 49.2×32.9 cm (19.4×13.0 in.) x 2,896×1,944 36.8×24.7 cm (14.5×9.7 in.) y 1,936×1,296 24.6×16.5 cm (9.7×6.5 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

C 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 (A 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; A 156) or ViewNX (supplied), which supports the NEF format. When photographs taken at X are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. 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 is detected at startup.

D 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 (A 99). Files containing image dust off reference data have the extension “.NDF” (A 127). The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of X have the same file names but different extensions. Small copies created with the small picture option (A 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 (A 129) in the retouch menu have file names beginning with “CSC” (e.g., “CSC_0001.JPG”). Movie files created with the stopmotion movie option (A 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> Custom>Color Mode setting of II (AdobeRGB) (A 102) have names that begin with an underscore (e.g., “_DSC0001.JPG”), however, files containing image dust off reference data have names that begin without an underscore (e.g., “DSC_nnnn”) regardless of Color Mode setting.

Changing Shooting Settings

E Image Quality/Size

Image quality and size can also be set using the Image quality and Image size options in the shooting menu (A 100).

F 11 — F/G Button (A 112)

Image quality and size can also be set using the command dial.

White Balance

Select White balance from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 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 a, b, c, and d modes (Auto is automatically selected in e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l modes).

Changing Shooting Settings

Auto (default setting)

Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most situations.

Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

Fluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting. The specific type of fluorescent lighting can be specified from White balance (A 103) in the shooting menu.

Direct sunlight

Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

Flash

Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units.

Cloudy

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

Shade

Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

Preset manual

Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for white balance. See “Preset Manual” for details (A 105).

E White Balance (A 103)

White balance can also be set from the shooting menu (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.

F 11 — F/G Button (A 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 1EV, with a further high sensitivity setting of Hi 1 available for an ISO equivalent of approx. 3200.

e, f, g, h,

i, j, k, l

a, b, c, d 100 (default setting)–1600, Hi 1

Auto (default setting), 100–1600, 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.

B High Sensitivity Setting of Hi 1

Photographs taken at a sensitivity setting of Hi 1 are prone to be grainy and exhibit mottling.

C ISO Sensitivity Setting

Rotating the mode dial from a, b, c, or d to a Digital Vari-Program mode automatically restores the default ISO sensitivity of Auto.

C ISO Auto

Use Custom Setting 10 (ISO auto; A 111) to enable automatic ISO sensitivity control in a, b, c, and d modes. When Hi 1 is selected, automatic ISO sensitivity control is disabled.

Changing Shooting Settings

C More Information

For more information about reduce noise at high sensitivities, see Noise reduction in the shooting menu (A 108).

D 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.

E ISO Sensitivity

ISO sensitivity can also be set using the ISO sensitivity option in the shooting menu (A 100).

F 11 — F/G Button (A 112)

ISO sensitivity can also be set using the command dial.

Releasing the Shutter

Release Mode

Select Release mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48).

Single frame (default setting)

Camera shoots one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous (burst mode)

Camera records photographs at up to about three frames per second while the shutter-release button is pressed. The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual focus (A 61), rotating the mode dial to b or d and selecting a shutter speed of 1/250s or faster (A 42, 44), and using defaults for all other settings.

Self-timer

Use for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake. Shutter is released about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

Delayed remote

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

Changing Shooting Settings

E 04 — Release Mode

Release mode also can be set in the custom settings menu (A 109).

F 11 — F/G Button (A 112)

At default settings, self-timer mode can be applied by simply pressing F/G. The release mode can be changed by holding down F/G and rotating the command dial if Release mode is selected for Custom Setting 11 (F/G button; A 112).

is pressed.

Quick-response remote

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.

A 54

A 55

Continuous Mode

1 Highlight Release mode in the Quick settings display

(A 48) and highlight b (Continuous).

2 Shoot.

Photographs are shot continuously while the shutter-release button is held down.

Release mode

Move OK

Releasing the Shutter

C Continuous Mode

When shooting conditions demand firing of the flash, continuous shooting is disabled even when b (Continuous) is selected for Release mode. Select f or change flash mode (A 65) to turn the flash off.

D The Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills

The approximate number of images that can be recorded to the memory buffer, 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 Ir00J is displayed in the exposure-count display. The number of exposures remaining displayed is approximate. The number may vary depending upon shooting conditions. Capacity and Image Quality/Size” (A 178) for more information regarding the number of photographs that can be recorded in the memory buffer.

See “Memory Card

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 (A 48) and select one of

the following release modes.

At default settings, Self-timer is selected for Custom Setting 11 (F/G button; A 112), and the length of the self-timer delay can be changed by simply pressing F/G.

Release mode Description

c Self-timer

d Delayed remote

e Quick-response remote Shutter released when camera focuses.

Shutter released about ten seconds after camera has focused. The length of self-timer delay can be changed (A 114).

Shutter released about two seconds after camera has focused.

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.

Changing Shooting Settings

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 (16 ft.) 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-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.

Changing Shooting Settings

C Eyepiece Cap

Attach the eyepiece cap to the viewfinder 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 accessories (A 155).

Eyepiece Cap DK-5Rubber Eyecup DK-20

C 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.

C 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 on Duration; A 115)

Focus

Focus Mode

Select Focus mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Choose how the camera focuses. b and c are available only in a, b, c, and d

modes.

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.

Single-servo AF

For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Continuous-servo AF

For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Manual focus

User focuses manually (

B 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 (A) is displayed in viewfinder. The same operation is performed when focus mode automatically switches from auto-servo AF to continuous-servo AF.

A 61).

Changing Shooting Settings

C Manual Focus

When d is selected for Focus mode in any shooting mode, switching to another shooting mode does not affect the focus mode setting.

C More Information

For more information about the subject with which autofocus does not perform well, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (A 38).

D 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 h, or j mode, or if the center focus point is not selected or if Off has been selected for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist; A 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 (A 109).

Focus

AF-Area Mode

Select AF-area mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 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.

Closest subject

Camera automatically selects focus point containing subject closest to camera. Default for

a, b, c, and d modes; selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to e, f, g, h, i, or l.

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 j.

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 k.

Changing Shooting Settings

C Viewfinder Display

AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder as follows:

Closest subject Dynamic area Single point

C More Information

For more information about the subject with which autofocus does not perform well, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (A 38).

C AF Area Mode

When d is selected for Focus mode (A 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.

E 3 —AF-Area Mode

AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (A 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 Highlight AF-area mode in the Quick settings display (A 48). 2 To enable manual focus selection in these modes, select

P (single point) or O (dynamic area) for AF-area mode (A 58) in the Quick settings display.

At default settings, N (Closest subject) is selected automatically in

e, f, g, h, i, l, a, b, c, and d modes.

3 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

AF–area mode

Move OK

Changing Shooting Settings

Focus

Focus Lock

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in the one of three focus points in the final composition. Selecting P (single point) or O (dynamic area) for AF-area mode (A 58) is 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 (A) appears in the viewfinder. Focus will lock automatically when the infocus 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

Changing Shooting Settings

rest of the way down to shoot.

When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject on which focus was locked does not change.

Focus Lock using H

Focus can also be locked by pressing H instead of holding the shutter-release button down halfway. Focus will lock when H is pressed while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus will remain locked while H is held down, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

B Focus Lock

The shutter-release button cannot be used to lock focus in j mode (A 37), b (continuous) release mode (A 54), or continuous-servo autofocus (A 57), or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in auto-servo AF (A 57). Use H to lock focus.

D 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 H, hold H down and press the shutter-release button all the way down for each shot.

F 12 — AE-L/AF-L (A 113)

This option controls the behavior of H.

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 (A 48) and select d (manual focus) for Focus mode (A 57).

Adjust the lens focusing ring 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.

Changing Shooting Settings

D 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 (A) is displayed. Use Custom Setting 19 (Rangefinder; A 116) 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 (A 38), the in-focus indicator (A) may be displayed even when the subject is not in focus. Confirm that the image in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting.

D Focal Plane Position

To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (R) on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).

E 2 — Focus Mode

Focus mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (A 109).

Exposure

Metering

Select Metering from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options

are available when the mode dial is rotated to a, b, c, or d (matrix metering is always used in e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l 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.

Spot

Camera meters exposure in active focus point only (if N (Closest subject) is selected

Changing Shooting Settings

for AF-area mode (A 58), camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.

C 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).

E 5 — Metering

Metering can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (A 109).

Exposure

Autoexposure Lock

If the subject is not in the metered area when center-weighted or spot metering is used, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background and the main subject may not be correctly exposed. This can be prevented by using autoexposure lock. Available in a, b, and c modes.

1 Select mode a, b, or c and choose q (center-weighted) or r (spot) for

Metering (exposure lock has no effect in mode d).

p (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 H to lock exposure.

Exposure is locked. While H is pressed, exposure is locked at the value metered in the selected focus point when r (spot) is selected, or at the value metered in the center area when q (center-weighted) is selected. Recomposing the frame does not affect the exposure.

While exposure lock is in effect, an E indicator will appear in the viewfinder. When autofocus is used, focus will be also locked. Confirm that the in-focus indicator (A) appears in the viewfinder when the shutter-release button is pressed.

Changing Shooting Settings

3 Keeping H pressed, recompose the

photograph and shoot.

D 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 exposure.

Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; A 41)

Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed

Aperture-priority auto Aperture

Note that the metering method cannot be changed while exposure lock is in effect.

F 12 —AE-L/AF-L (A 113)

This option controls the behavior of H.

F 13 —AE Lock (A 113)

This option controls whether the shutter-release button locks exposure.

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 or

h mode.

Using the Built-in Flash: e, g, i, k, and l Modes

1 Rotate the mode dial to e, g, i, k, or l. 2 Confirm or change the current flash mode (A 65).

Select f 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

Changing Shooting Settings

up. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.

4 Lower the flash when it is no longer needed.

Using the Built-in Flash: a, b, c, and d Modes

j, f,

1 Rotate the mode dial to a, b, c, or d. 2 Press D to raise the flash.

The flash will fire whenever a photograph is taken. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash.

3 Confirm or change the current flash mode (A 65). 4 Choose a metering method (A 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 (A 48). Change the flash output depending upon shooting conditions. The flash modes available depend upon the mode currently selected with the mode dial.

e, g, i, k l

uto (default setting

uto slow sync (default setting

Auto + red-eye reduction

a, c b, d

Fill flash

Red-eye reduction

Slow sync + red-eye reduction

* M is displayed after command dial is released.

Off

Rear-curtain slow sync

Slow sync

Off

Fill flash

Red-eye reduction

Auto slow sync +

red-e

e reduction

Rear-curtain sync

Flash modes are described below.

• K (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.

• L (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. AF-assist lamp lights before flash fires,

reducing “red-eye.”

• M (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting

at night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.

• N (rear curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter 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.

D Using the Command Dial

The flash mode can also be selected by rotating the command dial while pressing D. 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 a, b, c, and d modes, press D to raise the flash. Press D again and hold it down while rotating the command dial to select a flash mode.

Flash mode

Changing Shooting Settings

Using the Built-in Flash

B 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 200 mm. Restrictions on focal length and shooting distance may apply with some lenses. See “Optional Accessories” (A 145) for details. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60cm (2 ft.) 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 (Speedlights)” (A 150). In a, b, c, and d modes, flash output is controlled using flash compensation (A 68). Output of the built-in flash can be adjusted manually from Custom Setting 14 (Built-in flash; A 113).

C Flash Mode Setting

The default flash setting for Digital Vari-Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the camera is turned off.

D Rear-Curtain Sync

Changing Shooting Settings

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

C More Information

For more information about auto ISO control, see “ISO Auto” (A 112). For more information about flash control options, see Custom Setting 14 (Built-in flash/Optional

flash unit; A 113).

Exposure Compensation

Select Exposure comp. from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the

camera, making photographs brighter or darker. It is available in a, b, and c modes and is most effective when used with q (center-weighted) or r (spot) metering (A 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 when 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.

Changing Shooting Settings

–1EV No exposure compensation +2 EV

C Exposure Compensation in d Mode

• In d mode, photographs are taken at the shutter speed and aperture manually specified, even

when exposure compensation has been applied.

• In d mode, the reference value shown in the electronic analog exposure display will change

except when exposure compensation value is set to 0.0.

D Using the Command Dial

Exposure compensation can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while pressing A only in a, b, and c modes. Check the value and electronic analog exposure display shown in the viewfinder or Shooting information display. The viewfinder display is illustrated at right.

–0.3 EV

+2.0 EV

Flash Compensation

Select Flash compensation from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). Flash compensation (available only in a, b, c, and d modes) is used to alter flash

output, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.

Flash compensation is shown in the Shooting information display.

Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0.0. Flash exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-400, SB-800, SB-600 (A 150), and SU-800 flash units (A 150).

Changing Shooting Settings

D Using the Command Dial

Flash compensation can also be adjusted by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3EV, by rotating the command dial while pressing D (E) and A. Check the desired value shown in the viewfinder or Shooting information display. The viewfinder display is illustrated at right.

E 8 —Flash Compensation

Flash compensation can also be adjusted from the Custom Settings menu (A 109).

–3.0EV

+0.7EV

Active D-Lighting

Select Active D-Lighting from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). When Active D-Lighting is enabled before shooting, the camera automatically applies

Active D-Lighting compensation, which preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with 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.

ONOFF

C Active D-Lighting

• Additional time is required to record images when Active D-Lighting is on.

• When Active D-Lighting is enabled, the camera evaluates various aspects of the scene and applies

the appropriate processing. Exposure is first reduced with shooting, and then highlights, shadows, and mid-tones are adjusted, prior to recording, to achieve optimal brightness.

Changing Shooting Settings

C Metering

When Active D-Lighting is used in a, b, c, or d mode, select Matrix (default setting) for Metering (A 62).

C “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 (A 132) in the retouch menu optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting.

D Using the Command Dial

Active D-Lighting is enabled or disabled by rotating the command dial while pressing C. 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 (A 100).

OFF

Two-Button Reset

Flexible program and the camera settings that can be changed from the Quick settings display can be restored to default values by holding K and C down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The monitor turns off briefly while settings are reset.

Image quality (A 50) JPEG normal Metering (A 62) Matrix

Image size (A 50) Large Flash mode (A 64)

White balance (A 52)

ISO sensitivity (A 53) l Auto slow sync

Changing Shooting Settings

e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l

a, b, c, d 100

Release mode (A 54) Single frame

Focus mode (A 57) AF-A

AF-area mode (A 58)

e, f, g, h, i, l, a, b, c, d

j Dynamic area

k Single point

* Fine-tuning (A 104) reset to 0 and the fluorescent option to cool-white fluorescent.

Closest subject

Auto e, g, i, k Auto

Auto

a, b, c, d Fill flash

Exposure compensation (A 67)

Flash compensation (A 68)

Active D-Lighting (A 69)

Flexible program (A 41)

0.0

Off

D Default Settings

See the Appendix for a list of default settings (A 176).

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This chapter explains photograph playback in the camera monitor, and protection of photographs from accidental deletion.

Photographs can be edited from the retouch menu (A 129) during playback and recorded as separate files. The color tone of photographs can be modified, and multiple photographs can also be combined to create and play back a movie file.

Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback

Full-Frame Playback

To view photographs in the monitor, press P. Photographs taken in “tall” (portrait) orientation are displayed in tall orientation as shown at right.

The following operations can be performed in fullframe playback.

Option Use Description

Press the multi selector to right or rotate the

View additional photographs

command dial right to view photographs in order recorded. Press the multi selector left or rotate the command dial left to view photographs in reverse order.

View photo information

Zoom in on

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photograph

Delete photograph Protect photograph H (I) Protect current photograph (A 78).

View thumbnails

Retouch photograph Q

Exit to shooting mode

View menus O View menus (A 94).

or P

Press the multi selector up or down to view information about current photograph (A 73).

Zoom in on current photograph (A 77).

Delete current photograph (A 34).

View multiple photographs (A 76).

Display the retouch menu (A 129). When a movie file created from the Stop- motion movie option (A 141) is displayed, the movie can be played back by pressing Q. The same operations available during stop-motion playback (A 99) can be performed.

To return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway or press P.

C 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 (A 98). For more information about choosing whether to display photographs as they are taken, see Custom Setting 07 (Image review; A 111). For more information about choosing how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically to reduce the drain on the battery, see Custom Setting 15 (Auto off timer; A 114).

Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback

1 2 3

4 6

8 5 9

1 2

3 5 7

6 8

Photo Information

Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press the multi selector up or down to cycle through the following information.

File Information Shooting Data Page 1 Shooting Data Page 2

Histogram

File Information

Retouch indicator................................................ 129

Protect status ............................................................78

Frame number/total number of images

Folder name............................................................125

File name .....................................................................51

Image quality ............................................................50

Date of recording ...................................................21

Time of recording...................................................21

Image size ...................................................................50

Shooting Data, Page 1

Retouch indicator................................................ 129

Protect status ............................................................78

Camera name

Metering method...................................................62

Shutter speed................................................... 40–46

Aperture .............................................................. 40–46

Exposure mode.......................................................... 6

Exposure compensation....................................67

Focal length...............................................................19

Flash mode................................................... 113, 150

Frame number/total number of images

Highlights

Active D-Lighting

and Retouch History

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Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback

1 2

3 5 7

6 8

1 2

Shooting Data, Page 2

Retouch indicator................................................ 129

Protect status ............................................................78

Image optimization............................................ 101

3 4

ISO sensitivity1..........................................................53

White balance................................................ 52, 103

white balance fine tuning..............................104

Image size/image quality ..................................50

Tone compensation...........................................102

Sharpening.............................................................. 102

Color mode/hue ..................................................102

Saturation.................................................................102

10 11

Image comment2................................................124

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; A 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

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Retouch indicator................................................ 129

Protect status ............................................................78

Active D-Lighting* .................................................69

Retouch history: Lists changes made to image using options in retouch menu (A 129),

starting with most recent change. Frame number/total number of images

* “AUTO” will be displayed for photographs taken when Active D-Lighting is on.

Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback

Highlight

1 2 3

1 2

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.

Retouch indicator................................................ 129

Protect status ............................................................78

Highlights (indicated by flashing border)

Frame number/total number of images

Histogram

A graph showing the distribution of tones in the image (histogram) is displayed*. The horizontal axis 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.

Retouch indicator................................................ 129

Protect status ............................................................78

Frame number/total number of images

Histogram

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Some sample histograms are shown below:

• If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even.

• If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.

• If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to the right.

Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right. Tone distribution 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.

Viewing Multiple Photographs: Thumbnail Playback

To display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press M in full-frame playback (A 72).

The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

Option Use Description

Display more images per page

Display fewer images per page

View photo Q View highlighted photograph full frame.

Increase number of images displayed from one (full-frame playback) to four or from four to nine.

Decrease number of images displayed from nine to four or from four to one (full-frame playback).

Highlight photographs

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Delete photograph Protect photograph H (I) Protect highlighted photograph (A 78).

Exit to shooting mode

View menus O View menus (A 94).

or P

Use the multi selector or the command dial to highlight photographs.

Delete highlighted photograph (A 34).

To return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway or press P.

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Press K to zoom in to maximum of approximately 25× (large images), 19× (medium images) or 13× (small images) on a photograph in full-frame playback (A 72). The following operations can be performed.

Option Use Description

Zoom in

Zoom out M

Press K to zoom in. Press M to zoom

out.

While photo is zoomed in, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to

View other areas of image

View other images

Cancel zoom Q Return to full-frame playback.

Delete photograph Protect photograph H (I) Protect current photograph (A 78).

Exit to shooting mode

or P

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 other images at current zoom ratio.

Delete current photograph (A 34).

To return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway or press P.

Navigation window is displayed for a few seconds when zoom ratio is altered; area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border. Press K, M, or the multi selector to display navigation window again.

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View menus O View menus (A 94).

Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, H (I) can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using J or the Delete option in the playback menu.

Note that protected files will be deleted when 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 H (I) to protect the photograph

currently displayed.

The photograph will be marked with a M icon.

To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, press H (I) again.

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D 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, expanding the ways in which photographs are enjoyed.

A 80

A 84 A 92

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 (A 82).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.10)

Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

B 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 (A 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.

Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV

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.

B 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.

• Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

B During Transfer

Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.

C 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.

Connecting to a Computer

D Camera Control Pro 2

Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; A 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.

• 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.

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Connecting to a Printer

Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods:

• Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera

(A 84).

• Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer

manual for details). If the printer supports DPOF (A 186), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set (DPOF) (A 90).

• Take 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) (A 90).

• 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.

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B Printing NEF (RAW) Photographs

NEF (RAW) photographs (A 51) cannot be printed in the methods described above. Use JPEGformat copies created from NEF (RAW) photographs using Quick retouch or NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu (A 129), or transfer them to a computer and print them using ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX (available separately; A 156).

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

JPEG photographs can be printed directly from a camera connected to a PictBridge printer (A 186). When shooting photographs for printing via direct USB connection in a, b, c, and d modes, choose Ia (sRGB) or IIIa (sRGB) for the Optimize image>Custom> Color mode option (A 102) in the shooting menu.

Shoot

Select photographs for printing

using Print set (DPOF) (A 90)

Connect camera to printer (A 85)

Print photographs

one at a time (A 86)

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Print multiple

photographs (A 88)

Disconnect USB cable

Create index prints (A 89)

B 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 (A 129) to print via direct USB connection.

B Notes on Power Source

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Setup

Connecting the Printer

1 Turn the printer on. 2 Turn the camera off.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn the camera on.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the PictBridge playback display will be shown 2.

B 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.

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Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Page size

No. of copies Border Time stamp Cropping

Setup

Start printing Page size

No. of copies Border Time stamp Cropping

Setup

Start printing

3.5 5 in. 4 6 in. 5 7 in. Hagaki A4 8 10 in.

Page size

Printer default

1~99

No. of copies

Printing Photographs One at a Time

1 Press the multi selector left or right in the

PictBridge playback display (A 85) to choose a photograph.

To view six photographs at a time, press M or press K to display the highlighted photograph full frame.

Press K to zoom in on the current photograph. Photographs can be selected while checking details using the same operations available with playback zoom (A 77).

2 Press Q.

The menu shown at right will be displayed.

3 Set each option in Setup.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press to the right to select.

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Page size

Press the multi selector up or down to choose page size. Only paper sizes supported by the current printer among

Printer default (print at current printer settings),

3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in.,

8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, A4 will be displayed. Press Q to select and return to the setup screen.

Setup

No. of copies

Press the multi selector up or down to choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press Q to select and return to the setup screen.

Border

Press the multi selector up or down to choose print style from Printer default (print at current printer settings),

Print with border (print photo with white border), or No border, then press Q to select and return to the setup

screen. Border can be selected only when supported by the current printer.

Border

Printer default

Print with border

No border

Time stamp

Crop

No cropping

Cropping

Page size

No. of copies Border Time stamp Cropping

Setup

Start printing

Press the multi selector up or down to choose Printer default (print at current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press Q to select and return to the setup

screen.

Cropping

To exit without cropping photograph, highlight No cropping and press Q. To crop photograph, highlight Crop and press the multi selector right.

If Crop is selected, dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press M to create larger crops or K to create smaller crops. Use the multi selector up, down, left, or right to choose position of crop. Press Q to return to the setup screen.

4 Highlight Start printing and press Q.

Printing can be canceled by pressing Q while printing is in progress. The screen shown in step 1 will be displayed when printing is complete.

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Time stamp

Printer default

Print time stamp

No time stamp

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B Cropping Photographs

Photographs printed at a size larger than they actually are will likely appear coarse or grainy.

B Printing Date

Note the following when printing photographs on which the date has been imprinted using Custom Setting 18 (Date imprint; A 115).

• Select No time stamp for Setup>Time stamp. When Print time stamp is selected, the date will be printed twice.

• When No border is selected for Border, or depending upon the Cropping setting, the date printed may extend beyond the edge of the paper.

B Printing Error

If an error occurs during printing, the camera will display the dialog shown at right. After checking the printer, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press Q to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining pages. Printing cannot be resumed with some errors.

C Printing at Printer Default

When specifying the Page size, Border, or Time stamp setting, choose Printer default to print at current printer settings.

PRINT ERRO R

Continue

Cancel

OUT OF PAPER.

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Print select

Zoom OKSet

Print select

Zoom OKSet

Print select

Zoom OKSet

Page size

Border Time stamp

Setup

Start printing

Printing Multiple Photographs

To print multiple photographs, press O in the PictBridge playback display (A 85). The PictBridge menu shown at right will be displayed.

Print select

Print selected photographs.

Print (DPOF)

Print photographs for which a DPOF print order has been created from the Print set (DPOF) option (A 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.

Pictbridge

Print select

Print (DPOF)

Index print

1 Scroll through photographs.

To display current photograph full screen, press and hold K.

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2 Select current photograph and set number

of prints (up to 99).

Selected photographs are marked with m and a numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed.

To deselect photograph, press the multi selector down when the number of prints indicated is one.

3 Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional

photographs.

4 Display print options. Choose page size,

border, and time stamp options as described in “Printing Photographs One at a Time” (A 86). To start printing, highlight

Start printing and press Q. PictBridge menu will be displayed when printing is complete.

To cancel printing while printing is in progress, press Q.

Nikon D60OUTFIT, D60BODY User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Power Switch

The Viewfinder Display

The Shooting Information Display

The Command Dial

Multi Selector

The Shutter-Release Button

The Camera Strap AN-DC1

First Steps

Charging and Inserting the Battery

The Quick Charger MH-23

The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9

Attaching a Lens

Detaching Lenses

Vibration Reduction Mode (VR)

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Reset the Clock

Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting Memory Cards

Formatting Memory Cards

Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment)

Basic Photography

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

Step 2 Frame a Photograph

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Step 4 Viewing Photographs/Deleting Photographs

Shooting Particular Scenes

Taking Pictures

Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Changing Shooting Settings

The Quick Settings Display

Image Quality and Size

Image Quality

Image Size

White Balance

ISO Sensitivity

Releasing the Shutter

Release Mode

Continuous Mode

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

Focus

Focus Mode

AF-Area Mode

Focus Point Selection

Focus Lock

Manual Focus

Exposure

Metering

Autoexposure Lock

Using the Built-in Flash

Changing the Flash Mode

Exposure Compensation

Flash Compensation

Active D-Lighting

Two-Button Reset

More on Playback

Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback

Full-Frame Playback

Photo Information

Viewing Multiple Photographs: Thumbnail Playback

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Protecting Photographs from Deletion

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Connecting to a Computer

Before Connecting the Camera

Connecting the USB Cable

Connecting to a Printer

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Connecting the Printer