Shooting Options The Shooting Menu, 100 | Nikon D60BODY, D60OUTFIT

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options.

See “Using Camera Menus” (A 94) for more information on using the menus.

SHOOTING MENU

Optimize image

Image quality

Image size

W hite balance

ISO sensitivity

Noise reduction

A ctive D–Lighting

Menu Guide

Optimize image*	A 101, 102
Optimize images according to scene.

Image quality	A50
Choose image quality and file format.

Image size	A50
Choose image size.

White balance*	A 52, 103, 104, 105

Adjust colors according to the light source. Fine tune white balance or choose a specific type of fluorescent lighting from the shooting menu.

ISO sensitivity	A53
Raise sensitivity when lighting is poor.

Noise reduction	A 108
Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities and slow shutter speeds.

Active D-Lighting	A69

Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.

* Available in a, b, c, and dmodes only.

Only selected options for My menu (A 119) will be displayed if My menu is selected for the CSM/Setup menu option (A 118) in the setup menu.

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Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Do not disassemble For Your Safety/Notices Iii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModesShooting in a, b, c, and dModes Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Vii Viii 145 159 Technical Notes 167 About This Manual Introduction This icon marks cautions, information Http//nikonimaging.com Information and PrecautionsIntroduction Information and Precautions About the Manuals Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body LInformation display/Quick settings Getting to Know the Camera Introduction157 Tripod socket Mode Dial Power SwitchAdvanced Modes Exposure Modes Point-and-Shoot Modes Digital Vari-Programs Viewfinder Display Viewfinder Shooting Information Display Tuning on and off Shooting Information DisplayInformation Display Format Flash compensation indicator Wide Landscape Orientation Tall Portrait OrientationShutter-speed display Aperture display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Command Dial Release mode a Image quality/size aISO sensitivity a White balance a Multi Selector Multi selector is used for the following operations Shutter-Release Button NHelp Button Camera Strap AN-DC1 Attach the camera strap as shown below two eyelets First Steps Charging and Inserting the Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9Charge the battery Quick Charger MH-23 Insert the battery Charging and Inserting the BatteryRemoving the Battery Battery and Charger Turn the camera off and remove the body Cap Attaching a LensLenses for Autofocus Detaching Lenses Attaching a LensLens Aperture Ring Using Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction Mode VRPicture Angle and Focal Length Setting Display Language, Date and Time Reset the ClockHighlight On if daylight saving time is in effect Turn the camera on and press O Clock Battery Changing Display Language Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect Switch Highlight YesMemory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment Basic Photography Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Image Sensor Cleaning Battery LevelLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Image Quality and Image Size Using a Zoom Lens Frame a PhotographHold the camera as shown Frame a photograph in the viewfinder Exposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-Off Diopter AdjustmentShooting Info Auto Off Focus and Shoot Memory card access lamp will lightPress the shutter-release button halfway Changing Shooting Settings Shutter-Release ButtonBeep Built-in Flash Viewing Photographs Viewing Photographs/Deleting PhotographsDeleting Photographs Displaying Photo Information Full-Frame PlaybackDeleting Multiple Photographs Shooting Particular Scenes Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModesTaking Pictures Mode a 64. The flash mode can be changed a Shooting Particular Scenes LandscapeChild Sports Getting Good Results with Autofocus Shooting Particular Scenes C, and dModes Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting in a, b, c, and dModesLens Aperture Ring Shooting in aMode Programmed Auto Flexible Program Shooting in bMode Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Information display by pressing K L Shooting in dMode Manual C, and d Shooting in dMode Manual Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayDisplay Optimal exposure Long Time-Exposures C, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual Changing Shooting Settings Quick Settings Display Adjusting a SettingDisplay options for highlighted setting When playing photographs back, press Pto exit playback mode Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and Size Changing Shooting SettingsImage Quality and Size Select option Image Size Image QualityRetouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG Basic File NamesImage Quality/Size 11 F/GButton A112 White Balance White balance can also be set using the command dialWhite Balance A103 ISO Sensitivity Release Mode Continuous ModeRelease Mode Releasing the Shutter Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes Continuous ModeFrame the photograph Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills Turning off the Self-Timer Eyepiece CapRubber Eyecup DK-20 and insert Rubber eyecup Focus Mode Focus AF-Area Mode AF Area ModeAF-Area Mode Viewfinder Display Focus Point Selection Focus Lock Focus Lock using HRest of the way down to shoot Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Metering ExposureMetering Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Autoexposure LockKeeping Hpressed, recompose Photograph and shoot Exposure Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModesUsing the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModes Lowering the Built-in Flash Changing the Flash Mode Using the Command DialFlash modes are described below I, kl Flash Mode Setting Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in FlashRear-Curtain Sync Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation in dMode At right Flash CompensationFlash Compensation Active D-Lighting Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting versus D-Lighting Two-Button Reset Default Settings More on Playback Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Full-Frame Playback Photo Information Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame PlaybackHistogram Highlights Active D-Lightingand Retouch History Frame number/total number of images More on Playback Shooting Data, Active D-Lighting and Retouch History Histogram HighlightsFrame number/total number of images Histogram Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail Playback Display more imagesPer Display fewer images Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Following operations can be performed Protecting Photographs from Deletion Choose a photographPress HI to protect the photograph Currently displayed File Attribute Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstalling the Software Operating Systems Compatible with D60 Connecting the USB Cable Transfer photographs using Nikon Transfer For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Camera Control Pro Connecting to a Printer Printing NEF RAW Photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Size Printing Photographs One at a TimePress the multi selector left or right PictBridge playback display a 85 to Choose a photograph Printing Error With some errorsPrinting at Printer Default Cropping Photographs Printing Multiple Photographs Selecting Photographs for Printing Menu will be displayed when printing is complete Creating an Index PrintPress Oin the PictBridge playback display a Press Q Repeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographs Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetProcessing in the retouch menu a Canceling the Print Orders Connect the camera to a printer a 83. Press OinPictBridge playback display Date Imprint Connect the camera to the TV using the video cable Video ModeViewing Photographs on TV Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on Menu Guide Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu A129 Using Camera Menus To view the menus, press O Highlight icon in yellow for current menu Select one of the five menusPosition cursor in selected menu Highlight menu item See Using Camera Menus a 94 for more information on using Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Playback menu contains the following options Playback Folder Selecting Multiple Photographs for DeletionSelect the folder from which images will be played back Playback Options The Playback Menu Slide Show Rotate TallFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show View movie files created with the Stop-motion movie option Stop-Motion MovieStop-Motion Movies Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 100 Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color space Optimize ImageShooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 102 Specifying Fluorescent Lighting White Balance103 Color Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceFine tune white balance Preset Manual Measuring a Value for Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Fine Tuning 105 Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right 106Measuring Value Other Ways to Measure a Value Source for Preset Manual With D60 can be used as source for preset manualCopying White Balance from a Photograph 107 Noise Reduction 108 Custom Settings 109Image review A111 A113 Reset BeepNo Memory Card? 110 Off default setting 111 Choose the function performed by F/G 112 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash Unit Choose the function performed by H113 100, m/ft., 20C/68F Menu Guide Custom Settings Normal default settingShort Long 115 Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographsDate Imprint and Print Set Date Counter 117 Folders A125 Choose the options displayed in the menus CSM/Setup Menu118 Choosing Menu Items for My Menu Highlight My menu and press the multi selector rightHighlight a menu name and press the multi selector right 119 Setting the Information Display Format Info Display FormatHighlight a background color or a font color and press Q 120 Classic Information displayed in Classic format is shown below121 Wide Landscape Orientation Auto Shooting Info WallpaperTo choose a photograph for the Wallpaper format 122 Video Mode Shooting Info Auto offLCD Brightness Language Image Comment 124 125 Select folderDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Folder Names Choose how the camera names files View the current camera firmware version126 File Numbering Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 127 128 Image Dust Off Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 129 Creating Retouched Copies 130Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame Playback Display retouch options131 Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback Lighting Quick RetouchImage Quality and Size Red-Eye Correction 133 Monochrome TrimCreate cropped copies of selected photographs Filter Effects Choose from the following options135 Filter amount Highlight Choose size Display options Small Picture136 Display selection screen Confirmation dialog displayedHighlight Yes and press Q Viewing Small Pictures Image Overlay 138Photograph selection dialog will be displayed Selected image will appear as Image Proceed to step When Save is selected and Qis pressed, Press the multi selector left or right to highlight ImageCheck the preview image and press Q 139 NEF RAW Processing Desired 141 Creating a Stop-motion MovieScreen shown at right will be displayed When End image is selected, repeat to select the ending Highlight Save and press Q142 Image will be displayed in full-frame playback 143 Before and after Making a Side-by-Side ComparisonRetouch menu items will be displayed 144 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 145 Compatible Lenses 146 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses 147Lens f-number Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses 148 AF-S/AF-I TeleconverterCPU Lens Aperture Ring Non-CPU Lenses 149 50mm M/3 ft AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 24mm Optional Flash Units Speedlights Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including150 Optional Flash Units Speedlights 151Guide Number 152 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories 153G, h, i, j, k, and lModes Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 154 H, i, j, l, amodesISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1600 Kmode Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Other Accessories155 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5 156 Other Accessories Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter157 Approved Memory Cards 158 Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage 159 Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning Clean Image Sensor Cleaning from the Setup Menu OptionCaring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter Place the camera base down Cleaning at Startup/Shutdown Select Clean atSelect an option 161 Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Manually Use a Reliable Power SourcePress the shutter-release button all the way down 162 163 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blowerForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts cleanCamera and Lens 164 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 165 Battery 166 Troubleshooting Display167 Is selected for Auto shooting info Select Full for CSM/Setup menu ShootingAll shooting modes 168 C, and dmodes 169 Playback 170 171 OthersSelect On for Rotate tall 172 Camera Error Messages and DisplaysHelp 173 174 Set Playback folder to All Service representative Err Contact Nikon-authorized service175 Err Available Settings and Defaults Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetDefaults for other settings are listed below Appendix 177 Exposure Program Mode P Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graphMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 178 Flash Control Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 179 Specifications 180 181 Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EVSpot metering 2-20 EV 182 Specifications 183 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Battery LifeQuick Charger MH-23 184 Lens 185 Supported Standards 186 Index Symbols187 188 Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159 Jpeg 50189 USB cable 80, 81, 85 Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44Speedlight 113, 150, 152 190 191 Index Technical Notes YP8A0111 6MB01411-01