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Nikon D60OUTFIT, D60BODY, 25438 user manual First Steps

Models: D60OUTFIT D60BODY 25438

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First Steps

This chapter explains the procedures necessary to prepare for shooting, including charging and inserting the battery, instructions for mounting lenses, setting the date and time, using memory cards.

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Nikon D60OUTFIT, D60BODY, 25438 user manual First Steps

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Do not disassemble For Your SafetyIii For Your Safety/NoticesSymbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Table of ContentsFeatures of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModes Shooting in a, b, c, and dModesVii Viii 159 145Technical Notes 167 Introduction This icon marks cautions, information About This ManualInformation and Precautions Http//nikonimaging.comIntroduction About the Manuals Information and PrecautionsCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraTripod socket LInformation display/Quick settingsGetting to Know the Camera Introduction 157Point-and-Shoot Modes Digital Vari-Programs Mode DialPower Switch Advanced Modes Exposure ModesViewfinder Viewfinder DisplayTuning on and off Shooting Information Display Shooting Information DisplayInformation Display Format Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Flash compensation indicatorWide Landscape Orientation Tall Portrait Orientation Shutter-speed display Aperture displayCommand Dial White balance a Release mode aImage quality/size a ISO sensitivity aMulti selector is used for the following operations Multi SelectorNHelp Button Shutter-Release ButtonAttach the camera strap as shown below two eyelets Camera Strap AN-DC1First Steps Quick Charger MH-23 Charging and Inserting the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Charge the batteryBattery and Charger Insert the batteryCharging and Inserting the Battery Removing the BatteryAttaching a Lens Turn the camera off and remove the body CapLenses for Autofocus Aperture Ring Detaching LensesAttaching a Lens LensVibration Reduction Mode VR Using Vibration ReductionPicture Angle and Focal Length Turn the camera on and press O Setting Display Language, Date and TimeReset the Clock Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effectChanging Display Language Clock BatteryInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchHighlight Yes Memory CardsAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment Basic Photography Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto ModeImage Quality and Image Size Image Sensor CleaningBattery Level Large-Capacity Memory CardsFrame a photograph in the viewfinder Using a Zoom LensFrame a Photograph Hold the camera as shownDiopter 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 Built-in Flash Changing Shooting SettingsShutter-Release Button BeepViewing 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 Sports Mode a 64. The flash mode can be changed aShooting Particular Scenes Landscape ChildShooting Particular Scenes Getting Good Results with AutofocusC, and dModes Shooting in a, b, c, and dModes Shutter Speed and ApertureLens Aperture Ring Flexible Program Shooting in aMode Programmed AutoShutter Speed and Camera Shake Shooting in bMode Shutter-Priority AutoInformation display by pressing K L Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority AutoC, and d Shooting in dMode ManualOptimal exposure Shooting in dMode ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display DisplayC, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual Long Time-ExposuresChanging Shooting Settings When playing photographs back, press Pto exit playback mode Quick Settings DisplayAdjusting a Setting Display options for highlighted settingSelect option Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and SizeChanging Shooting Settings Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Image SizeRetouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing 11 F/GButton A112 NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG BasicFile Names Image Quality/SizeWhite balance can also be set using the command dial White BalanceWhite Balance A103 ISO Sensitivity Releasing the Shutter Release ModeContinuous Mode Release ModeNumber of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesContinuous Mode Frame the photographRubber eyecup Turning off the Self-TimerEyepiece Cap Rubber Eyecup DK-20 and insertFocus Focus ModeViewfinder Display AF-Area ModeAF Area Mode AF-Area ModeFocus Point Selection Focus Lock using H Focus LockRest of the way down to shoot Manual Focus Electronic RangefinderFocal Plane Position Exposure MeteringMetering Exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Keeping Hpressed, recompose Photograph and shootLowering the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModes Using the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModesI, kl Changing the Flash ModeUsing the Command Dial Flash modes are described belowChanging Shooting Settings Using the Built-in Flash Flash Mode SettingRear-Curtain Sync Exposure Compensation in dMode Exposure CompensationFlash Compensation At rightFlash Compensation Active D-Lighting Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting versus D-Lighting Default Settings Two-Button ResetMore on Playback Full-Frame Playback Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame PlaybackFrame number/total number of images More on Playback Photo InformationViewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Histogram Highlights Active D-Lightingand Retouch HistoryActive D-Lighting and Retouch History Shooting Data,Highlights HistogramFrame number/total number of images Histogram Display fewer images Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail PlaybackDisplay more images PerFollowing operations can be performed Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomFile Attribute Protecting Photographs from DeletionChoose a photograph Press HI to protect the photograph Currently displayedConnecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Operating Systems Compatible with D60 Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Installing the SoftwareTransfer photographs using Nikon Transfer Connecting the USB CableCamera Control Pro For Users of Windows 2000 ProfessionalPrinting NEF RAW Photographs Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the PrinterPictBridge playback display a 85 to Choose a photograph Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV SizePrinting Photographs One at a Time Press the multi selector left or rightCropping Photographs Printing ErrorWith some errors Printing at Printer DefaultSelecting Photographs for Printing Printing Multiple PhotographsPress Q Menu will be displayed when printing is completeCreating an Index Print Press Oin the PictBridge playback display aCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Repeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographsProcessing in the retouch menu a Date Imprint Canceling the Print OrdersConnect the camera to a printer a 83. Press Oin PictBridge playback displayTune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on Connect the camera to the TV using the video cableVideo Mode Viewing Photographs on TVCreating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu A129 Menu GuideTo view the menus, press O Using Camera MenusHighlight menu item Highlight icon in yellow for current menuSelect one of the five menus Position cursor in selected menuPlayback menu contains the following options See Using Camera Menus a 94 for more information on usingPlayback Options The Playback Menu DeletePlayback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderSelecting Multiple Photographs for Deletion Select the folder from which images will be played backRotate 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 100 Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color spaceOptimize Image Shooting Options The Shooting Menu102 Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomWhite Balance Specifying Fluorescent Lighting103 Fine-Tuning White Balance Color TemperatureFine tune white balance 105 Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance White Balance Fine TuningOther Ways to Measure a Value Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right106 Measuring Value107 Source for Preset ManualWith D60 can be used as source for preset manual Copying White Balance from a Photograph108 Noise ReductionA113 Custom Settings109 Image review A111110 ResetBeep No Memory Card?111 Off default setting112 Choose the function performed by F/G100, m/ft., 20C/68F Built-in Flash/Optional Flash UnitChoose the function performed by H 113Long Menu Guide Custom SettingsNormal default setting ShortDate and time of recording can be imprinted on photographs 115Date Imprint and Print Set Date Counter Folders A125 117CSM/Setup Menu Choose the options displayed in the menus118 119 Choosing Menu Items for My MenuHighlight My menu and press the multi selector right Highlight a menu name and press the multi selector right120 Setting the Information Display FormatInfo Display Format Highlight a background color or a font color and press QWide Landscape Orientation ClassicInformation displayed in Classic format is shown below 121122 Auto Shooting InfoWallpaper To choose a photograph for the Wallpaper formatLanguage Video ModeShooting Info Auto off LCD Brightness124 Image CommentFolder Names 125Select folder Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory cardFile Numbering Choose how the camera names filesView the current camera firmware version 126127 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference DataImage Dust Off 128129 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuRetouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies130 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuImage overlay is not available during full-frame playback Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame PlaybackDisplay retouch options 131Quick Retouch LightingImage Quality and Size 133 Red-Eye CorrectionTrim MonochromeCreate cropped copies of selected photographs Filter amount Filter EffectsChoose from the following options 135Small Picture Highlight Choose size Display options136 Viewing Small Pictures Display selection screenConfirmation dialog displayed Highlight Yes and press QSelected image will appear as Image Image Overlay138 Photograph selection dialog will be displayed139 Proceed to step When Save is selected and Qis pressed,Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image Check the preview image and press QDesired NEF RAW ProcessingCreating a Stop-motion Movie 141Screen shown at right will be displayed Image will be displayed in full-frame playback When End image is selected, repeat to select the endingHighlight Save and press Q 142Before and after Making a Side-by-Side Comparison 143Retouch menu items will be displayed Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Menu Guide 144145 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories146 Compatible LensesRecognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses147 Lens f-numberNon-CPU Lenses 148AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter CPU Lens Aperture Ring50mm M/3 ft AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 24mm 149Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including Optional Flash Units Speedlights150 151 Optional Flash Units SpeedlightsGuide Number 152 Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories153 G, h, i, j, k, and lModesKmode 154H, i, j, l, amodes ISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1600Other Accessories Viewfinder eyepiece accessories155 156 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter Other Accessories157 158 Approved Memory Cards159 CleaningCaring for the Camera StoragePlace the camera base down Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning Clean Image SensorCleaning from the Setup Menu Option Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter161 Cleaning at Startup/ShutdownSelect Clean at Select an option162 Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter ManuallyUse a Reliable Power Source Press the shutter-release button all the way downRemove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower 163Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter 164 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Camera and Lens165 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions166 BatteryIs selected for Auto shooting info TroubleshootingDisplay 167168 Select Full for CSM/Setup menuShooting All shooting modes169 C, and dmodes170 PlaybackOthers 171Select On for Rotate tall Camera Error Messages and Displays 172Help 173 Set Playback folder to All 174Err Service representativeErr Contact Nikon-authorized service 175Appendix Available Settings and DefaultsFollowing defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Defaults for other settings are listed below177 178 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size179 Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range180 SpecificationsMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV 181Spot metering 2-20 EV 182 183 Specifications184 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9Battery Life Quick Charger MH-23185 Lens186 Supported StandardsSymbols Index187 188 Jpeg 50 Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159189 190 USB cable 80, 81, 85Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44 Speedlight 113, 150, 152Index Technical Notes 191YP8A0111 6MB01411-01