Supported Standards, 186 | Nikon D60OUTFIT, D60BODY, 25438 specs

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Supported Standards

•DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

•DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

•Exif version 2.21: The D60 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

•PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer.

Technical Notes

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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 Shooting in a, b, c, and dModes Table of ContentsFeatures of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModes Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Vii Viii 145 159 Technical Notes 167 About This Manual Introduction This icon marks cautions, information Information and Precautions Http//nikonimaging.comIntroduction Information and Precautions About the Manuals Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body 157 LInformation display/Quick settingsGetting to Know the Camera Introduction Tripod socket Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialPower Switch Point-and-Shoot Modes Digital Vari-Programs Viewfinder Display Viewfinder Tuning on and off Shooting Information Display Shooting Information DisplayInformation Display Format Shutter-speed display Aperture display Flash compensation indicatorWide Landscape Orientation Tall Portrait Orientation Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Command Dial ISO sensitivity a Release mode aImage quality/size 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 Charge the battery Charging and Inserting the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Quick Charger MH-23 Removing the Battery Insert the batteryCharging and Inserting the Battery Battery and Charger Attaching a Lens Turn the camera off and remove the body CapLenses for Autofocus Lens Detaching LensesAttaching a Lens Aperture Ring Vibration Reduction Mode VR Using Vibration ReductionPicture Angle and Focal Length Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect Setting Display Language, Date and TimeReset the Clock Turn the camera on and press O Clock Battery Changing Display Language Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchHighlight Yes Formatting Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment Basic Photography Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Large-Capacity Memory Cards Image Sensor CleaningBattery Level Image Quality and Image Size Hold the camera as shown Using a Zoom LensFrame a Photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Exposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-OffShooting Info Auto Off Memory card access lamp will light Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Beep Changing Shooting SettingsShutter-Release Button Built-in Flash Viewing Photographs/Deleting Photographs Viewing PhotographsDeleting Photographs Full-Frame Playback Displaying Photo InformationDeleting Multiple Photographs Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModes Shooting Particular ScenesTaking Pictures Child Mode a 64. The flash mode can be changed aShooting Particular Scenes Landscape Sports Getting Good Results with Autofocus Shooting Particular Scenes C, and dModes Shooting in a, b, c, and dModes Shutter Speed and ApertureLens 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 Display Shooting in dMode ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Optimal exposure Long Time-Exposures C, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual Changing Shooting Settings Display options for highlighted setting Quick Settings DisplayAdjusting a Setting When playing photographs back, press Pto exit playback mode Image Quality and Size Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and SizeChanging Shooting Settings Select option Image Quality Image SizeRetouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing Image Quality/Size NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG BasicFile Names 11 F/GButton A112 White balance can also be set using the command dial White BalanceWhite Balance A103 ISO Sensitivity Release Mode Release ModeContinuous Mode Releasing the Shutter Frame the photograph Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesContinuous Mode Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills Rubber Eyecup DK-20 and insert Turning off the Self-TimerEyepiece Cap Rubber eyecup Focus Mode Focus AF-Area Mode AF-Area ModeAF Area Mode Viewfinder Display Focus Point Selection Focus Lock using H Focus LockRest of the way down to shoot Manual Focus Electronic RangefinderFocal Plane Position Exposure MeteringMetering Keeping Hpressed, recompose Photograph and shoot Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Exposure Using the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModes Lowering the Built-in Flash Flash modes are described below Changing the Flash ModeUsing the Command Dial I, kl Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in Flash Flash Mode SettingRear-Curtain Sync Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation in dMode Flash Compensation At rightFlash 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 Histogram Highlights Active D-Lightingand Retouch History Photo InformationViewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Frame number/total number of images More on Playback Shooting Data, Active D-Lighting and Retouch History Highlights HistogramFrame number/total number of images Histogram Per Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail PlaybackDisplay more images Display fewer images Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Following operations can be performed Press HI to protect the photograph Currently displayed Protecting Photographs from DeletionChoose a photograph File Attribute Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Installing the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera 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 Press the multi selector left or right Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV SizePrinting Photographs One at a Time PictBridge playback display a 85 to Choose a photograph Printing at Printer Default Printing ErrorWith some errors Cropping Photographs Printing Multiple Photographs Selecting Photographs for Printing Press Oin the PictBridge playback display a Menu will be displayed when printing is completeCreating an Index Print Press Q Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Repeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographsProcessing in the retouch menu a PictBridge playback display Canceling the Print OrdersConnect the camera to a printer a 83. Press Oin Date Imprint Viewing Photographs on TV Connect the camera to the TV using the video cableVideo Mode 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 Position cursor in selected menu Highlight icon in yellow for current menuSelect one of the five menus Highlight menu item Delete See Using Camera Menus a 94 for more information on usingPlayback Options The Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following options Select the folder from which images will be played back Playback FolderSelecting Multiple Photographs for Deletion Playback Options The Playback Menu Rotate Tall Slide ShowFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Stop-Motion Movie View movie files created with the Stop-motion movie optionStop-Motion Movies Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 100 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color spaceOptimize Image Optimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 102 White Balance Specifying Fluorescent Lighting103 Fine-Tuning White Balance Color TemperatureFine tune white balance White Balance Fine Tuning Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance 105 Measuring Value Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right106 Other Ways to Measure a Value Copying White Balance from a Photograph Source for Preset ManualWith D60 can be used as source for preset manual 107 Noise Reduction 108 Image review A111 Custom Settings109 A113 No Memory Card? ResetBeep 110 Off default setting 111 Choose the function performed by F/G 112 113 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash UnitChoose the function performed by H 100, m/ft., 20C/68F Short Menu Guide Custom SettingsNormal default setting Long Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographs 115Date Imprint and Print Set Date Counter 117 Folders A125 CSM/Setup Menu Choose the options displayed in the menus118 Highlight a menu name and press the multi selector right Choosing Menu Items for My MenuHighlight My menu and press the multi selector right 119 Highlight a background color or a font color and press Q Setting the Information Display FormatInfo Display Format 120 121 ClassicInformation displayed in Classic format is shown below Wide Landscape Orientation To choose a photograph for the Wallpaper format Auto Shooting InfoWallpaper 122 LCD Brightness Video ModeShooting Info Auto off Language Image Comment 124 Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card 125Select folder Folder Names 126 Choose how the camera names filesView the current camera firmware version File Numbering Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 127 128 Image Dust Off Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 129 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies130 Retouching Copies 131 Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame PlaybackDisplay retouch options Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback Quick Retouch LightingImage Quality and Size Red-Eye Correction 133 Trim MonochromeCreate cropped copies of selected photographs 135 Filter EffectsChoose from the following options Filter amount Small Picture Highlight Choose size Display options136 Highlight Yes and press Q Display selection screenConfirmation dialog displayed Viewing Small Pictures Photograph selection dialog will be displayed Image Overlay138 Selected image will appear as Image Check the preview image and press Q Proceed to step When Save is selected and Qis pressed,Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image 139 NEF RAW Processing Desired Creating a Stop-motion Movie 141Screen shown at right will be displayed 142 When End image is selected, repeat to select the endingHighlight Save and press Q Image will be displayed in full-frame playback Before and after Making a Side-by-Side Comparison 143Retouch menu items will be displayed 144 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 145 Compatible Lenses 146 Lens f-number Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses147 Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU Lens Aperture Ring 148AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Non-CPU Lenses 149 50mm M/3 ft AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 24mm Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including Optional Flash Units Speedlights150 151 Optional Flash Units SpeedlightsGuide Number 152 G, h, i, j, k, and lModes Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories153 Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 ISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1600 154H, i, j, l, amodes Kmode Other Accessories Viewfinder eyepiece accessories155 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5 156 Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter Other Accessories157 Approved Memory Cards 158 Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 159 Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning Clean Image SensorCleaning from the Setup Menu Option Place the camera base down Select an option Cleaning at Startup/ShutdownSelect Clean at 161 Press the shutter-release button all the way down Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter ManuallyUse a Reliable Power Source 162 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower 163Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Camera and Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean 164 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 165 Battery 166 167 TroubleshootingDisplay Is selected for Auto shooting info All shooting modes Select Full for CSM/Setup menuShooting 168 C, and dmodes 169 Playback 170 Others 171Select On for Rotate tall Camera Error Messages and Displays 172Help 173 174 Set Playback folder to All 175 Service representativeErr Contact Nikon-authorized service Err Defaults for other settings are listed below Available Settings and DefaultsFollowing defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Appendix 177 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph 178 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 179 Specifications 180 Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV 181Spot metering 2-20 EV 182 Specifications 183 Quick Charger MH-23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9Battery Life 184 Lens 185 Supported Standards 186 Symbols Index187 188 Jpeg 50 Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159189 Speedlight 113, 150, 152 USB cable 80, 81, 85Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44 190 191 Index Technical Notes YP8A0111 6MB01411-01