Basic Photography

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (e(Auto) Mode)

This section uses shooting in e(auto) mode to explain basic procedures.

e(auto) mode is an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode

1Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.

The image sensor cleaning in progress screen will be displayed, and then shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. Looking through the viewfinder turns the monitor off and the viewfinder display will light.

2 Rotate the Mode Dial to e(Auto) Mode.

The camera enters e(auto) mode.

3Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the Shooting information display in the monitor (A 29).

If the monitor is off, press K(L) to display shooting information again.

When the battery is exhausted, the shooting information cannot be displayed. Charge or replace the battery.

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4Check the number of exposures remaining.

The number of photographs that can be recorded on the memory card is shown in the Shooting information display or viewfinder.

If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings, the display will flash as shown at right. No further photographs can be taken until the memory card has been replaced or photographs have been deleted (A 34, 96).

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Card is full

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Nikon D60BODY, D60OUTFIT, 25438 Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto Mode, Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode