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Optional Accessories

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units.

	Speedlight	Single flash unit				Advanced Wireless Lighting
		Single flash unit			Commander				Remote
					Commander				Remote
Flash mode/feature		SB-400	SB-800	SB-600	SB-800		SU-8001	SB-800	SB-600	SB-R200
	i-TTL Balanced	93, 4	93	93	95		9	9	9		9
2	fill-flash for digital SLR
i-TTL	Standard i-TTL	9	9	9	—		—	—	—		—
	Standard i-TTL
	fill-flash for digital SLR
	fill-flash for digital SLR
AA	Auto aperture2	—	95	—	96		96	96	—		—
A	Non-TTL auto	—	95	—	96		—	96	—		—
GN	Distance-priority	—	9	—	—		—	—	—		—
GN	manual	—	9	—	—		—	—	—		—
	manual
M	Manual	94	9	9	9		9	9	9		9
RPT	Repeating flash	—	9	—	9		9	9	9		—
AF-assist for multi-area AF2		—	9	9	9		9	—	—		—
Flash Color Information		9	9	9	9		—	—	—		—
Communication		9	9	9	9		—	—	—		—
Communication
REAR	Rear-curtain sync	9	9	9	9		9	9	9		9
L	Red-eye reduction	9	9	9	9		—	—	—		—
Auto zoom		—	9	9	9		—	—	—		—
Auto ISO (Custom Setting 10)		9	9	9	—		—	—	—		—

1Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.

2 CPU lens required.

3Not available with spot metering. Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR is applied.

4 Can be selected from camera Custom Settings menu (A 113).

5 Select flash mode from the Speedlight’s custom settings. Non-TTL auto is selected automatically when a non-CPU lens is attached.

6 Auto aperture is automatically applied when a CPU lens is mounted, regardless of the option selected in the Speedlight’s custom settings. Non-TTL auto is selected automatically if non-CPU lens is attached.

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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 Introduction Information and PrecautionsHttp//nikonimaging.com 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 Information Display Format Tuning on and off Shooting Information DisplayShooting Information Display 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 Lenses for Autofocus Attaching a LensTurn the camera off and remove the body Cap Detaching Lenses Attaching a LensLens Aperture Ring Picture Angle and Focal Length Vibration Reduction Mode VRUsing Vibration Reduction 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 Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInserting 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 Shooting Info Auto Off Diopter AdjustmentExposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-Off Press the shutter-release button halfway Memory card access lamp will lightFocus and Shoot Changing Shooting Settings Shutter-Release ButtonBeep Built-in Flash Deleting Photographs Viewing Photographs/Deleting PhotographsViewing Photographs Deleting Multiple Photographs Full-Frame PlaybackDisplaying Photo Information Taking Pictures Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModesShooting Particular Scenes 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 Lens Aperture Ring Shooting in a, b, c, and dModesShutter Speed and Aperture 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 Retouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing Image QualityImage Size NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG Basic File NamesImage Quality/Size 11 F/GButton A112 White Balance A103 White balance can also be set using the command dialWhite Balance 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 Rest of the way down to shoot Focus Lock using HFocus Lock Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Rangefinder 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 Rear-Curtain Sync Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in FlashFlash Mode Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation in dMode Flash Compensation Flash CompensationAt right Active D-Lighting versus D-Lighting Active D-LightingActive 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 Frame number/total number of images Histogram HighlightsHistogram 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 Processing in the retouch menu a Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetRepeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographs 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 Following operations can be performed during a slide show Rotate TallSlide Show Stop-Motion Movies Stop-Motion MovieView movie files created with the Stop-motion movie option 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 102 103 White BalanceSpecifying Fluorescent Lighting Fine tune white balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceColor Temperature 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 Date Imprint and Print Set Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographs115 Date Counter 117 Folders A125 118 CSM/Setup MenuChoose the options displayed in the menus 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 Image Quality and Size Quick RetouchLighting Red-Eye Correction 133 Create cropped copies of selected photographs TrimMonochrome Filter Effects Choose from the following options135 Filter amount 136 Small PictureHighlight Choose size Display options 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 Screen shown at right will be displayed Creating a Stop-motion Movie141 When End image is selected, repeat to select the ending Highlight Save and press Q142 Image will be displayed in full-frame playback Retouch menu items will be displayed Before and after Making a Side-by-Side Comparison143 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 150 Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, includingOptional Flash Units Speedlights Guide Number 151Optional Flash Units Speedlights 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 155 Other AccessoriesViewfinder eyepiece accessories Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5 156 157 Connecting the Power Connector and the AC AdapterOther Accessories 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 Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower163 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 Select On for Rotate tall Others171 Help Camera Error Messages and Displays172 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 Spot metering 2-20 EV Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV181 182 Specifications 183 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Battery LifeQuick Charger MH-23 184 Lens 185 Supported Standards 186 187 SymbolsIndex 188 189 Jpeg 50Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159 USB cable 80, 81, 85 Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44Speedlight 113, 150, 152 190 191 Index Technical Notes YP8A0111 6MB01411-01