Nikon F60, F60-D Instruction Manual
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Nomenclature
Speedlight lock-release button
P. 28
Focus mode selector
P. 20, 36, 37
Lens release button
P. 17
Self-timer button
P. 55
Camera strap
eyelet
Exposure mode dial
P. 22
Built-in Speedlight P. 28
Accessory shoe
Eyepiece cap DK-5
(page 56)
AF-Assist Illuminator/Self-timer/
Red-Eye Reduction lamp
Exposure compensation
PP. 36, 55, 59
Main switch P. 14
Shutter release
button P. 15
Flash sync mode
button
P. 60
Aperture button P. 43
button P. 50
LCD panel P. 4
Dioptre adjustment lever P. 56
Finder eyepiece P. 56
Rubber eyecup P. 56
Film cartridge
confirmation window
P. 19
Camera back lock
release P. 18
Mid-roll rewind button P. 34
AE-L (auto exposure lock) button P. 49
F60D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons
1. Date/time display LCD
: Year indicator
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3. MODE button: Push to select one of five
available displays.
4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time
to be adjusted.
5.
M
: Month indicator
: Data imprint indicator: Blinks
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approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.
7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.
Command Dial P. 41
Data imprint LCD
panel/buttons
(F60D only) P. 52
Battery chamber
cover lock release
P. 14
Tripod socket
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LCD/Viewfinder Displays
1. Shutter speed
2. Flexible program (page 40)
3. Flash sync mode (page 59)
4. Battery power (page 15)
5. Self-timer (page 55)
6. Aperture
7. Exposure compensation (page 50)
8. Frame counter/exposure
compensation value (page 19, 50)
9. Film (page 19)
1. Focus brackets (page 25)
2. Focus indicator (page 25)
3. Shutter speed
4. Aperture
5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for
Centre-Weighted Metering (page 48)
6. Flash ready-light (page 28)
7. Exposure compensation mark
(page 50)
8. Electronic analogue display
(page 43)
About LCD
• At high temperatures of 60°C or above, the display turns black, making it
impossible to read. It returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20°C.
• At temperatures below freezing, the LCD’s response time slows; when the
temperature rises, it returns to normal.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F60/F60D camera. We are sure that
you will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography a bigger
part of your life.
Get to know your F60/F60D camera, but before using it, be sure to read
this manual thoroughly. Also, we recommend that you keep this manual
handy.
Main features of the F60/F60D:
• SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and
enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner.
• The individual exposure modes are displayed on the exposure mode
dial for one-touch change of modes and quick set-up for advanced
picture-taking.
• The F60/F60D’s new Auto-Servo AF is so advanced that it can detect
whether a subject is stationary or moving, and also detects direction.
According to the detected information, it automatically chooses to lock
focus or activate focus tracking—either way, you’re assured
autofocusing that works fast, accurately, and easily.
Take trial shots
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like wedding or
graduations.
Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly
Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorised
dealer or service centre at least once every two years.
Using your camera correctly
The Nikon F60/F60D’s performance has been optimised for use with Nikon
brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not
meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories
could damage the F60/F60D’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the
F60/F60D’s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand
accessories.
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Contents
The “Basic Operation” section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure
and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-taking even for SLR camera
beginners.
“Detailed Operation” explains each function, from lens to exposure, in detail, in
approximately the same order as the steps in the “Basic Operation” section.
After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed explanation of
each operation/function to step up to advanced shooting that requires more
advanced techniques.
“Flash Photography” introduces flash photography using the F60/F60D’s built-in
Speedlight and optional Speedlight in the dark, as well as other flash-shooting
situations in bright conditions.
Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully to get the most out of your
Nikon F60/F60D.
PREPARATION....................................................2-11
Nomenclature.....................................................................................2-3
LCD/Viewfinder Displays....................................................................4-5
Introduction ........................................................................................6-7
About This Manual .........................................................................10-11
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................13-30
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power...............................14-15
2. Mount Lens...............................................................................16-17
3. Load Film ..................................................................................18-19
4. Set Focus Mode Selector to AF ...............................................20-21
5. Set Exposure Mode Dial to z..................................................22-23
6. Hold Camera and Focus...........................................................24-25
7. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter ...........26-27
8. Using Built-In Speedlight..........................................................28-29
About Focus and Exposure .................................................................30
DETAILED OPERATION ...................................31-64
Lens Compatibility..........................................................................32-33
Film.................................................................................................34-35
Focus Mode ...................................................................................36-37
Focus Lock ..........................................................................................38
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode..................................................39-44
Vari-Program ..................................................................................45-47
Exposure Metering System .................................................................48
Auto Exposure Lock ............................................................................49
Exposure Compensation................................................................50-51
Imprinting Date/Time (for F60D only)..............................................52-54
Self-Timer Operation ...........................................................................55
Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap ......................................................56
Two-Button Reset................................................................................57
Flash Photography .........................................................................58-63
Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash........................58
Flash shooting distance range.......................................................58
Flash sync mode features..............................................................59
Using built-in Speedlight ..........................................................60-61
Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight...........................................61
Usable Optional Speedlights..........................................................62-63
Available Mode Combinations.............................................................64
MISCELLANEOUS............................................65-77
Optional Accessories...........................................................................66
Camera Care ..................................................................................67-68
Notes on Batteries ...............................................................................69
Troubleshooting .............................................................................70-71
Specifications.................................................................................72-75
Index...............................................................................................76-77
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About This Manual
Basic Operation P. 13-30 Detailed Operation P. 31-64, 69
Install batteries and check
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battery power P. 14-15
Mount lens P. 16-17
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Load film P. 18-19
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Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P. 20-21
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Set Exposure Mode Dial to z P. 22-23
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Hold Camera and Focus P. 24-25
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Confirm Indications in Viewfinder
and Release Shutter P. 26-27
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ISO (film
speed)
DX mark
Notes on Batteries (P. 69)
Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)—CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32-33)/
Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33)
Film (P. 34)—Confirming an automatically set film speed (P. 34)/
Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/In case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at midroll (P. 35)/Film advance mode (P. 35)
Focus Mode (P. 36-37)—Autofocus (P. 36)/AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 36)/
Manual focus (P. 37)
Focus Lock (P. 38)
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode (P. 39-44)—z: General Purpose (P. 39)/P:
Auto-Multi (P. 40)/S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 41)/A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 42)/
M: Manual (P. 43-44); Vari-Program (P. 45-47)—x: Portrait (P. 46)/c: Landscape
(P. 46)/v: Close-Up (P. 46)/b: Sport (P. 47)/n: Night Scene (P.47); Exposure Metering
System (P. 48)—Matrix/3D Matrix (P. 48)/Centre-Weighted (P. 48); Auto Exposure Lock
(P. 49); Exposure Compensation (P. 50-51)
Imprinting Date/Time (P. 52-54); Self-Timer Operation (P. 55);
Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap (P. 56); Two-Button Reset (P. 57)
Flash Photography (P. 58-63)—Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
Using Built-In Speedlight P. 28-29
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(P. 58)/Flash shooting distance range (P. 58)/Flash sync mode features (P. 59)/
Using built-in Speedlight (P. 60-61)/Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight (P. 61)/
Usable Optional Speedlights (P. 62)
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BASIC OPERATION
This section guides you through basic
operations with the camera set to z mode.
Settings are as follows:
Attached lens D-type AF Nikkor
Focus mode Autofocus
Exposure mode z (General-Purpose
Program)
Exposure metering 3D Matrix Metering*
Built-in Speedlight Normal sync*
* Automatically set when exposure mode is set to z.
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1.1
1.2
Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
Use two CR123A or DL123Atype lithium batteries with this
camera. (Other batteries cannot
be used.)
Turn off the main switch and open the battery
chamber cover.
Insert batteries with the “+” and “-” ends
positioned as marked inside the battery chamber
cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover.
y Check points
i Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately. (For “Notes on Batteries”, see page 69.)
i When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the main switch off and
replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of
the same brand.
i We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when
traveling, since the batteries used may be difficult to obtain in some
areas.
Turn on the main switch and confirm battery power
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with the I indication.
• Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder
automatically turn off 5 sec. after turning the main switch on and camera
is left unused.
• Battery power
I appears: Sufficient battery power.
O appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready.
O blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (No indication
appears in the viewfinder and shutter locks.)
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• Incorrect positioning of + and - poles may cause damage to the
camera.
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Lightly press the shutter release button to activate
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the exposure meter.
• Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter
and shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and
viewfinder. The indications automatically turn off 5 sec. after you remove
your finger from the shutter release button.
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2.1
2.2
Mount Lens
Mount the lens to the camera
body.
Check the lens type.
CPU contacts of CPU
Nikkor lens
ŒCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor lens),
with aperture ring
„G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring
Turn the main switch off and mount lens to the
camera body.
ΠCPU Nikkor lens
other than G-type
„ G-type Nikkor lens
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i Use D-or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this
camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.)
i Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the
lens.
i When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button.
i When attaching/detaching the lens, make sure to avoid direct sunlight.
With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G-
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type), set the lens’ aperture to its minimum and lock.
• When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum
aperture setting and the main switch is turned on, ‡ blinks in the LCD
panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.
• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected
from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not
need to be set to minimum.
Detaching the lens.
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BASIC OPERATION
• Position lens in the camera’s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes
on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise
until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.)
• When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU lens is attached and
the main switch is turned on, ° blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder
and the shutter cannot be released. (° does not blink and shutter can be
released when the exposure mode is set to manual.)
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• Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.
When camera is left unattended without lens
When you leave the camera unattended
without a lens attached, be sure to attach the
supplied body cap, or optional body cap
BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)
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3.1
3.2
Load Film
Use a DX-coded film. Film speed
is set automatically (ISO25-
5000).
When the camera is turned on,
film is loaded and the camera
back is closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame.
Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back
and insert film.
• Insert from the bottom of the film cartridge.
Pull film leader out to red index mark.
ISO (film
speed)
DX mark
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i Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than
DX-coded film is inserted, T blinks and fl appears on the LCD panel.
i Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter
curtains with your finger or film leader.
i Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel.
i When changing film outdoors, avoid direct sunlight.
Gently close the camera back until the lock release
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snaps closed. Film automatically advances to first
frame.
• When T and 1 appear on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first
frame.
• When ‹ and T blink on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.
Open the camera back again and reload film.
• Film is automatically rewound when the film reaches the end of the roll.
(See page 27.)
• Number of available exposures of the film roll can be checked through the
film cartridge confirmation window.
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NOTE: Loading/removing film
• Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark.
• Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no
slack.
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Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure
not to touch the shutter curtains with
your finger or film leader.
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4.2
Set Focus Mode Selector to AF
When the focus mode selector
is set to AF (autofocus), the
camera focuses automatically.
Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).
• Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position.
• To focus, lightly press the shutter release button. (See page 24.)
Situations where autofocus may not work as
expected:
• Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such
situations, focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use
focus lock (page 38) then recompose.
• When you are unable to perform focus lock, set the focus mode selector
to M (manual) and focus manually using the clear matte field.
y Check points
i Do not attempt to rotate the lens’ focus ring manually with the focus
mode set to AF.
i With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the
subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 36.
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Low contrast scenes
For example, where the subject is
wearing the same colour clothing as a
wall or other background.
Patterned subject or scene
For example, building windows.
Scenes with the subject located at
different distance within the focus
brackets
For example, when shooting an animal
inside a cage or a person in a forest.
Scenes in which there is pronounced difference in brightness
within the focus brackets
For example, when the sun is in the
background and your main subject is
in shadow.
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5.1
5.2
Set Exposure Mode Dial to z
With the exposure mode set to z
(General-Purpose Program), the
camera will automatically control
your exposure.
Set the exposure mode dial to z.
• Shutter speed and aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder when
shutter release button is lightly pressed.
About exposure mode and type of program
Symbol Exposure mode/
Type of program
General-Purpose
z Program
P. 39
Auto-Multi
P Program
P. 40
Shutter-Priority
S Auto
P. 41
Characteristics/shooting situations
The easiest exposure mode for general
shooting. Suitable for portraits and other
general pictures, or when you want to take
pictures first-hand.
Camera controls exposure automatically,
while allowing you to make other settings,
such as Flexible Program or exposure
compensation.
You set your desired shutter speed, and the
camera selects the correct aperture. You can
“stop” the motion of a moving subject with a
fast shutter speed or create blur with a
slower speed.
y Check points
i Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of Vari-
Programs enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls in
various shooting situations.
See step 5.2 for the summary of each exposure mode and each
reference page for the operating instructions and details.
Symbol Exposure mode/
Type of program
Aperture-Priority
A Auto
P. 42
Manual
M
P. 43-44
Portrait Program
x
P. 46
Landscape
c Program
P. 46
Close-Up Program
v
P. 46
Vari-Program
Sport Program
b
P. 47
Night Scene
n Program
P. 47
Characteristics/shooting situations
You set the desired aperture, and based on
that, the camera selects the correct shutter
speed. Lets you determine the depth of the
in-focus area; near and far subjects can be
sharply focused or the background can be
blurred.
Shutter speed and aperture are set
manually. Suited to situations where it is
difficult to attain your desired effect with
other exposure modes.
Use this program to take portraits. With a
shallow depth of field (in-focus area), it
creates a blurred background to accentuate
your main subject.
Use this program to take pictures of distant
scenes. With a deep depth of field, the
overall landscape will be sharply focused.
Use this program to take up-close pictures.
With a shallow depth of field, your closeups will be taken with an artistically blurred
background.
Use this program to take sports pictures.
Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the
motion of fast-moving subjects to create
exciting action photos.
Use this program in the evening or at night.
Even a very dark subject will be exposed so
it captures the beauty of all the light
available in your night scene.
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Hold Camera and Focus
Lightly pressing the shutter
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release button automatically
focuses the camera on the
subject and when the subject is
in focus, causes u to appear in
the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
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• Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.
• Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
• Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to
cradle the camera (or lens).
Camera shake and shutter speed
Preventing camera shake is crucial when taking photographs. In general,
you should set the shutter speed faster than ‘1/focal length of your lens’
sec. (Example: when using a 50mm lens, set the shutter speed faster
than 1/50 sec.) Use of a tripod is recommended for shooting at slower
shutter speeds.
y Check points
i Dioptre adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through
the viewfinder more clearly.
i To take a picture of a off-centre subject, use focus lock (page 38).
i For F60D only: Date or time can be imprinted on your photos/negatives
(page 52).
Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the
shutter release button.
• Centre the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter
release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator u
appears or blinks.
u appears: Subject is in focus. Automatically tracks moving subject.
u blinks: Unable to focus with autofocus.
When the subject is dark, the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator is activated
to achieve correct focus. For details on focusing, see page 36.
• To take a picture of a subject outside the focus brackets, use focus lock
(page 38).
• In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 20.
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NOTE: Composing frame
The frame coverage of the finder of this camera is approximately 90% of
the actual exposed frame on the film. Therefore, the actual exposed
frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder.
Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.
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