Nikon N60 instruction manual AF-Assist Illuminator with optional Speedlight

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The AF-Assist Illuminator is activated automatically and cannot be canceled . It is effective for lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm, and the effective focus distance is 0.5 to 3m (1 .6 to 9.8 ft .).

NOTE: Continuous use of AF-Assist Illuminator

After continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator, it may stop emitting light to protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Illuminator again.

AF-Assist Illuminator with optional Speedlight

When an optional Speedlight with the AF-Assist Illuminator is attached and TIL Auto Flash is selected, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the Speedlight unit emits light. See page 62 for "Usable Optional Speedlights".

Manual focus

•Set the focus mode selector to M . Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus, and . does not appear in the viewfinder.

Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 20) or lens other than AF Nikkor (page 32) is attached.

Electronic Rangefinder

Lightly pressing the shutter release button and rotating the lens focusing ring activates the Electronic Rangefinder to indicate the focus status in the viewfinder. When the subject is in focus, • appears in the viewfinder. In manual focus, shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature ~~7 LCDNiewfinder Dis la s ~~~+,L.L~Page Introduction Page Contents 65-77 Basic Operation About This Manual31-64,69 Detailed OperationPage Basic Operation Turn off the main switch and open the battery Chamber cover Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerIZI Check points =.....Ll1IMount Lens and Set Aperture Turn the main switch off and mount lens to the camera bodySet the lensaperture to its minimum and lock Detaching the lens When camera is left unattended without lensPull film leader out to red index mark Load FilmFfi 1ZI Check pointsSet the focus mode selector to AF autofocus Set Focus Mode Selector to AFSituationsexpected where autofocus may not work as IZI Check points About exposure mode and type of program Set the exposure mode dial toIcS FS.6 C ZJ Check pOints Hold the camera properly Hold Camera and FocusIZl Check pOints Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter IeS FS.D @ IZl Check pointsPress the Speed light lock-release button to release Using Built-In SpeedlightZl Check points Focus and depth of field About Focus and Ex osureDetailed Operation When a non-CPU lens is attached Z w Film ~ -~a-361 ~ Autofocus Focus ModeAF-Assist Illuminator with optional Speedlight Focus Lock Confirm focus indicator. and shoot Shootin in Each Ex osure ModeGeneral-Purpose Program 125 Auto-Multi ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Aperture- Priority Auto Manual Set the exposure mode dial to M and composeShootin in Each Ex osure Mode---iontinued Confirmshoot. focus indicator. in the viewfinderVari-Pro ram Portrait Program Vari-Pro ramIILandscape Program ~-Close-Up Program~ Night Scene Program ~ Sport ProgramEx osure Meterin Center-Weighted MeteringMatrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Auto Ex osure Lock Ex osure Com ensation Compose picture and shoot Imprinted date/time DatelTime for N60QD onlyCCL£DB DatelTime Push Mode button to select available imprinting displaysSelf-Timer 0 eration Using the eyepiece cap or optional eyepiece correction lens Two-Button Reset Flash Photo Slow Sync ~@ Red-Eye ReductionAvailable shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode Set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and apertureUsable lenses with built-in Speedlight Non-TIL Manual ISO film speed Iii Available Mode CombinationsMiscellaneous Soft Case Tional AccessoriesCamera Care Cleaning camera bodyRemove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Keep batteries out of childrens reach Troubleshootin Blinks - blinks Ecifications With limitation see chart on pMoving subject Flash control Controlled by TIL Sensor Etc Index 23, 46 Page Page Nikon HVB01-01111,11,1,1,,,111,,,1,,11,11,,,11,,11,1,1,1 HVB01-01