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Nikon F60 - 60D User manual
User manual for Nikon F60 - 60D. 79 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Nikon
- Model / document
- Nikon F60 - 60D
- Document type
- User manual
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- English
- Pages
- 79
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- 5.3 MB
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- Film cameras
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1. Shutter speed 6. Aperture
2. Flexible program (page 40) 7. Exposure compensation (page 50)
3. Flash sync mode (page 59) 8. Frame counter/exoosure
4. Battery power (page 15) compensation value (page 19, 50)
19)5. Self-timer (page 55) 9. Film (page
About LCD
o At high temperatures of 60'C or above, the display turns black, making it
impossible to read. lt returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20'C.
o At temperatures below freezing, the LCD's response time slows; when the
temperature rises, it returns to normal.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
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1. Focus brackets (page 25) 5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for
2. Focus indicator (page 25) Centre-Weighted Metering (page
3. Shutter speed 6. Flash ready-light (page 28)
4. Aperture 7. Exposure compensation mark
(page 50)
8. Electronic analogue display
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F60/F60o 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/F60o 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/F60o: i . 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. o The F60/F60o'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.View original page 6
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www.butkus.us I Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions rike 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 correcfly The Nikon F60/F60o'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/F6oo's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F60/F60o's performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.View original page 7
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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.
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1. lnstall Batteries and Check Battery Power...... .........14-15
2. Mount Lens and Set Aperture............ ......16-17
3. Load Fi1m......... .........18-19
4. Set Focus Mode Selector to AF ...............2A-21
5. $et Exposure Mode Dial to ftL........... ......22-23
6. Hold Camera and Focus...... .....24-25 i;
3:B 7. Confirm lndications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter ...........26-27 is
;i;riR 8. Using Built-ln Speed1i9ht............... ...........28-29
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About This Manual
I Basic Operation _ P.13-30
Install batteries and check
battery power
Mount lens and set aperture P. 16-1 7
Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P.20-21
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Set Exposure Mode Dial to ff P.22-23
Hold Camera and Focus P.24-25
Confirm lndications in Viewfinder
and Release Shutter P.26-27
Using Built-ln SpeedlightView original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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Detailed P. 31 69
Notes on Batteries (P. 69)
Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)-CPU Nikkor tens (P. 32-39\/
Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33)
Film (P.34)-Confirming an automatically set film speed (P.94)/
Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/ln case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at mid-
roll (P. 35)/Film advance mode (P. 35)
Focus Mode {P. 36-STFAutofocus (P. 36)/AF-Assist iltuminator (p. 36)/
Manualfocus (P. 37)
Focus Lock (P. 38)
Shooting in_Eac_h.Exposure Mode (P. 39-44)-ff: General Purpose (P. 3g)/p:
A-uto-Multi (l {Q)ls,.s.nuttel-Priority Auto (P. a1)/A: Aperture-Piiority'Auto'(p.42)/
43-44);Vari-Program (P.45-471*i: Pdrtrait F. 6)/E: Landbcape[: \i!q111af(P. a7)/ta: Night scene (p.47)i; Exposure Meteringf .46)/!a.f]gqe-Vp Q. {Q/<: spo{ p.WslgJnlP.48)-Matrix/3D Matrix {P. 48)/Centre-WeighteO (i:. +g);Auio Exposure Loik
{P. ag); Exposure Compensation (P. 50-51)
fmprinting Date/Time (P.52-5al; Self-Timer Operation (P. SS);
Dioptre AdjustmenVEyepiece Cap (P. 56); Two-Button Reset (p. 57)
Flash Photography (P.58-63FBuilt-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Ftash
(P. S8)/Flash shooting distance range (P. Ss)lFtash sync mode features (p. s9)/
Using built-in Speedlight (P. 60-61)/Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight (P. 61)/
Usable Optional Speedlights (P. 62)View original page 12Page 14 · Read text
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BASIG OPERATION
This section guides you through basic
operations with the camera set to ff mode
Settings are as follows:
Attached lens D-type AF Nikkor
Focus mode Autofocus
Exposure mode ff (General-Purpose
Program)
Exposure metering 3D Matrix Metering*
Built-in Speedlight Normal sync*
.Automatically set when exposure mode is set to ff.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ]
Use two CR123A or DL123A-
1 typecamera.lithium(Otherbatteriesbatterieswithcannotthis
be used.)
Turn off the main switch and open the battery
1,1 chamber cover-
Insert batteries with the "@" and "Q" ends
1,2 positioned as marked inside the battery chamber
cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover.
. Incorrect positioning of @ and O poles may cause damage to the
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tr Keep the batteries out of children's reach. lf swallowed, contact a trII doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 69.)
! When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the main switch off and o'c
replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of cq
the same brand.
n We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when E
traveling, since the batteries used may be difficult to obtain in some
areas.
Turn on the main switch and confirm battery power
1,3 with the q-a 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
!|=- appears: Sufficient battery power.
€a appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready.
c= blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (No indication
appears in the viewfinder and shutter locks.)
Lightly press the shutter release button to activate
1,4 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.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
Mount Lens and Set Aperture
Mount the lens to the camera
body and set the lens' aperture
to its minimum setting (largest f-
number) for automatic
operation.
Turn the main switch off and mount lens to the
2,1 camera body.
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o 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.)
o When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU lens is attached and
the main switch is turned on, r- - blinks in the LCD panel and vieMinder
and the shutter cannot be released. (r- - does not blink and shutter can be
released when the exposure mode is set to manual.)
Set the lens' aperture to its minimum and lock.
2,2
r When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the main
switch is turned on, r[f blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the
shutter cannot be released.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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n Use D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this camera. F<trul (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.)
n Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the o.oo lens. U'
n When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button. o
n When attaching/detaching the lens, make sure to avoid direct sunlight.
Detaching the lens.
2,3
. 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
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Load Film
Use a DX-coded film. Film speed
is set automatically (lSO25-
5000). ISO (film
When the camera is turned on, speed)
film is loaded and the camera
back is closed, the film automat- DX mark
ically advances to the first frame.
Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back
3,1 and insert film.
1
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. Insert from the bottom of the film cartridoe.
Pullfilm leader out to red index mark.
3,2
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. Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark.
o Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no
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F
E,! Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than
DX-coded film is inserted, O blinks and I appears on the LCD panel. UJ
! Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter cudains with your finger or film leader. o.ooo
n Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel. o
tr When changing film outdoors, avoid direct sunlight.
Gently close the camera back until the lock release
3,3 snaps closed. Film automatically advances to first
frame.
. When O and I appear on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the firsl
frame.
. When f rr and O blink on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.
Open the camera back again and reload film.
o 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.
N0TE: Loading/removing f ilm
Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure
not to touch the shutter cudains with
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Set Focus Mode Selector to AF
When the focus mode selector
is set to AF (autofocus), the
camera focuses automatical ly.
Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).
4,1
. 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
4,2 expected:
o 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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tr Do not attempt to rotate the lens' focus ring manually with the focus tr
mode set to AF.n With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the UJooo
subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 36. U'
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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 pro-
nounced difference in brightness
within the focus brackets
For example, when the sun is in the
background and your main subject is
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Set Exposure Mode Dial to ff
With the exposure mode set to ilf
(General-Purpose Program), the
camera will automaticallv control
your exposure.
Set the exposure mode dial to H.
5,1
. 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
5,2
Exposure mode/ Characteristics/shooting situations
Type of program
The easiest exposure mode for general General-Purpose shooting. Suitable for portraits and other Program general pictures, or when you want to take P. 39
Camera controls exposure automatically,
while allowing you to make other settings, P such as Flexible Program or exposure
You set your desired shutter speed, and the
Shutter-Priority camera selects the correct aoerture. You can
S Auto "stop" the motion of a moving subject with a
P.41 fast shutter soeed or create blur with a
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F
n Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of Vari- tr
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 uJooIo
reference page for the operating instructions and details. o
Symbol Exposure mode/ Gharacteristics/shooting situations
Type of program
You set the desired aperture, and based on
Aperture-Priority that, the camera selects the correct shutter
A Auto speed. Lets you determine the depth of the
P.42 in-focus area; near and far subjects can be sharply focused or the background can be
blurred.
Shutter speed and aperture are set
M Manual manually. Suited to situations where it is P.43-44 difficult to attain your desired effect with
other exposure modes.
Use this program to take portraits. With a
z PortraitP. 46 Program createsshallow adepthblurredof fieldbackoround(in-focustoarea),accentuateit
vour main subiect.
Landscape Use this program to take pictures of distant
n Program scenes. With a deep depth of field, the
P.46 overall landscape will be sharply focused.
E(u Use this program to take up-close pictures.
depth of a shallow field, your close- Lo)o $ Close-UpP.46 Program Withups will an be taken with artistically blurred L(L I background.
L(U Use this program to take sports pictures.
Sport Program Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the t P.47 motion of fast-moving subjects to create
exciting action photos.
Use this program in the evening or at night. Night Scene Even a very dark subject will be exposed so l,g Program it captures the beauty of all the light P.47 available in your night scene.View original page 24Page 25 · Read text
Hold Camera and Focus
Lightly pressing the shutter
release button automatically
focuses the camera on the
subject and when the subject is
in focus, causes O to appear in
the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
6,1
o Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.
o Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
o 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 '1lfocal 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.
N0TE: Gomposing frame
The frame coverage of the finder of this camera is approximately g0% 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.View original page 25Related documents and language editions
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