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Flash sync mode (page 59) |
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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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1.Focus brackets (page 25)
2.Focus indicator (page 25)
3.Shutter speed
4.Aperture
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6.Flash ready-light (page 28)
7.Exposure compensation mark (page 50)
8.Electronic analogue display (page 43)
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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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The “Basic Operation” section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure |
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and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-taking even for SLR camera |
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beginners. |
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“Detailed Operation” explains each function, from lens to exposure, in detail, in |
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approximately the same order as the steps in the “Basic Operation” section. |
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After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed explanation of |
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advanced techniques. |
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“Flash Photography” introduces flash photography using the F60/F60D’s built-in |
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Speedlight and optional Speedlight in the dark, as well as other flash-shooting |
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situations in bright conditions. |
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Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully to get the most out of your |
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Nomenclature..................................................................................... |
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LCD/Viewfinder Displays.................................................................... |
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Introduction ........................................................................................ |
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About This Manual ......................................................................... |
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Install Batteries and Check Battery Power............................... |
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Mount Lens............................................................................... |
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Set Focus Mode Selector to AF ............................................... |
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Set Exposure Mode Dial to z.................................................. |
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Hold Camera and Focus........................................................... |
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Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter ........... |
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Using Built-In Speedlight.......................................................... |
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About Focus and Exposure ................................................................. |
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Lens Compatibility.......................................................................... |
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Film................................................................................................. |
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Focus Mode ................................................................................... |
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Focus Lock .......................................................................................... |
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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode.................................................. |
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Vari-Program .................................................................................. |
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Exposure Metering System ................................................................. |
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Auto Exposure Lock ............................................................................ |
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Exposure Compensation................................................................ |
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Imprinting Date/Time (for F60D only).............................................. |
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Self-Timer Operation ........................................................................... |
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Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap ...................................................... |
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Two-Button Reset................................................................................ |
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Flash Photography ......................................................................... |
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Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash........................ |
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Flash shooting distance range....................................................... |
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Flash sync mode features.............................................................. |
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Using built-in Speedlight .......................................................... |
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Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight........................................... |
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Usable Optional Speedlights.......................................................... |
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Available Mode Combinations............................................................. |
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MISCELLANEOUS............................................ |
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Optional Accessories........................................................................... |
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Camera Care .................................................................................. |
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Notes on Batteries ............................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................. |
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Specifications................................................................................. |
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Index............................................................................................... |
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Basic Operation |
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Load film |
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Detailed Operation |
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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 (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:
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* Automatically set when exposure mode is set to z.
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Install Batteries and Check Battery Power |
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replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of |
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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.
•Incorrect positioning of + and - poles may cause damage to the camera.
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•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.)
1.Lightly press the shutter release button to activate 4 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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Mount Lens
Mount body.
Check the lens type.
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Œ CPU Nikkor lens |
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• 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.
2. Detaching the lens.
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When camera is left unattended without lens
When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach supplied body cap, or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.
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Load Film
Use a DX-coded film. Film speed is set automatically (ISO255000).
When the camera is turned on, film is loaded and the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame.
ISO (film
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DX mark
Turn on the main switch, then and insert film.
• Insert from the bottom of the film cartridge.
Pull film leader out to red index mark.
•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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3. Gently close the camera back until the lock release 3 snaps closed. Film automatically advances to first
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•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.
NOTE: Loading/removing film
Shutter curtains are very not to touch the shutter your finger or film leader
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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.
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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.
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For example, when the sun is in the
background and your main subject is in shadow.
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Set Exposure Mode Dial to z
With the exposure (General-Purpose camera will
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.
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Hold Camera and Focus
Lightly pressing release button focuses the subject and
in focus, causes the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
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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.
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•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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