Changing Shooting Settings

Using the Built-in Flash

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.

Note that the built-in flash cannot be used, nor can the flash mode be changed, in j, f, or hmode.

Using the Built-in Flash: e, g, i, k, and lModes

1Rotate the mode dial to e, g, i, k, or l.

2Confirm or change the current flash mode (A 65).

Select fto prevent the flash from firing.

3Frame a photograph and shoot.

The flash will pop up as required when the subject is poorly lit or backlit.

The flash mode can be changed after the flash pops up.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.

4Lower the flash when it is no longer needed.

Using the Built-in Flash: a, b, c, and dModes

1Rotate the mode dial to a, b, c, or d.

2Press Dto raise the flash.

The flash will fire whenever a photograph is taken. To prevent the flash from firing, lower the flash.

3Confirm or change the current flash mode (A 65).

4Choose a metering method (A 62), adjust exposure, frame the photograph, and shoot.

Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

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Nikon D60BODY, D60OUTFIT Using the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModes, Using the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModes