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Nikon N60 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LCD/Viewfinder Displays

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1. Shutter speed
2. Flexible program (page 40)
3. Flash sync mode (page 59)
4. Battery power (page 15)
5. Self-timer (page 55)

About LCD

' At high temperatures of 60°C (140°F) or above, the display turns black, making
it impossible to read. It returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20°C (68^).
« At temperatures below freezing, the LCD’s response time slows; when the
temperature rises, it returns to normal.
6. Aperture
7. Exposure compensation (page 50)
8. Frame counter/exposure compensation value (page 19, 50)
9. Film (page 19)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N60/N60QD 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 N60/N60QD 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 N60/N60QD:
• 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 N60/N60QD’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.

Contents

The “Basic Operation” section introduces battery, iens, fiim, focusing, exposure and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-taking even for SLR camera
beginners.
“Detaiied Operation” expiains 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 N60/N60QD’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 N60/N60QD.
PREPARATION........................................................2-11
Nomenclature LCD/Viewfinder Displays
Introduction......................................................................................6-7
About This Manual.......................................................................10-11
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BASIC OPERATION
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
2. Mount Lens and Set Aperture
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14-15 16-17
3. Load Film................................................................................18-19
4. Set Focus Mode Selector to AF.............................................20-21
5. Set Exposure Mode Dial to iSi................................................22-23
6. Field Camera and Focus........................................................24-25
7. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter
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8. Using Built-In Speedlight........................................................28-29
About Focus and Exposure...............................................................30

BASIC OPERATION

This section guides you through basic
operations with the camera set to iSi mode.
Settings are as follows:
Attached lens
Focus mode Exposure mode
Exposure metering 3D Matrix Metering* Built-in Speedlight
D-type AF Nikkor
Autofocus ¡Si (General-Purpose
Progam)
Normal sync*
Automatically set when exposure mode is set to iSS
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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.
positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover.
' Incorrect positioning of © and 0 poles may cause damage to the
camera.
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□ Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than
DX-coded film is inserted, Q blinks and E appears on the LCD panel.
□ Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter
curtains with your finger or film leader. □ Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel. □ 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 Q and appear on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first frame.
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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.
and Q blink on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.
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NOTE: Loading/removing film
Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter curtains with your finger or film leader.
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Set Focus Mode Selector to AF

When the focus mode selector
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camera focuses automatically.

Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).

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• Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position.
•To focus, lightly press the shutter release button. (See page 24.)
h A 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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□ 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.
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Type of program
Aperture-Priority
A
Auto
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Manual
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Portrait Program
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Landscape Program
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P. 46 Close-Up Program
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Sport Program P. 47
Night Scene
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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 close-
ups 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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