DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En Trademark Information · Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. · Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. · The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. · The SDHC logo is a trademark. · PictBridge is a trademark. · All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography a, b, c, and d Modes Changing Shooting Settings More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Menu Guide Optional Accessories Maximizing the Life of the Camera Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product. WARNINGS Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is within, or close to, the frame could cause a fire. Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 (supplied). Use the Quick Charger MH-23 (supplied) to charge the battery. · Do not short or disassemble the battery. · Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place. · The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. ii For Your Safety/Notices Observe proper precautions when Use appropriate cables handling the quick charger When connecting cables to the input and · Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution output jacks, use only the cables provided or could result in fire or electric shock. sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain · Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug compliance with product regulations. should be removed with a dry cloth. CD-ROMs Continued use could result in fire. CD-ROMs containing software or manuals · Do not handle the power cable or go near the should not be played back on audio CD charger during lightning storms. Failure to equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD observe this precaution could result in electric player could cause hearing loss or damage the shock. equipment. · Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or Observe caution when using the flash bend the power cable. Do not place it under Do not operate the flash with the flash window heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. touching a person or object. Failure to observe Should the insulation be damaged and the this precaution could result in burns or fire. wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative Using the flash close to the subject's eyes could for inspection. Failure to observe this cause temporary visual impairment. Particular precaution could result in fire or electric shock. care should be observed when photographing · Do not handle the plug or charger with wet infants, when the flash should be no less than hands. Failure to observe this precaution one meter (39in.) from the subject. could result in electric shock. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, resulting from the use of this product. stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any · While every effort has been made to ensure that language in any form, by any means, without the information in these manuals is accurate and Nikon's prior written permission. complete, we would appreciate it were you to · Nikon reserves the right to change the bring any errors or omissions to the attention of specifications of the hardware and software the Nikon representative in your area (address described in these manuals at any time and provided separately). without prior notice. Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. D60 iii Notices CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: · This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. · For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions · Items prohibited by law from being copied or The government has issued cautions on copies or reproduced reproductions of securities issued by private Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), securities, government bonds, or local government commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for stamped "Sample." business use by a company. Also, do not copy or The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, reproduce passports issued by the government, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, is prohibited. ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal Unless the prior permission of the government has coupons. been obtained, the copying or reproduction or unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the · Comply with copyright notices government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, government and of certified documents stipulated by prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is law is prohibited. governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. iv Table of Contents For Your Safety ...........................................................................................................................................ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................... iii Introduction.......................................................................................... 1 About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1 Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................... 2 Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................................ 4 Camera Body................................................................................................................................................................. 4 The Mode Dial .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 The Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 The Viewfinder Display ........................................................................................................................................... 7 The Shooting Information Display .................................................................................................................. 8 The Command Dial .................................................................................................................................................10 Multi Selector..............................................................................................................................................................12 The Shutter-Release Button...............................................................................................................................13 N (Help) Button ........................................................................................................................................................13 The Camera Strap AN-DC1.................................................................................................................................14 First Steps............................................................................................15 Charging and Inserting the Battery .................................................................................................16 The Quick Charger MH-23 ..................................................................................................................................16 The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 ...................................................................................................16 Attaching a Lens .....................................................................................................................................18 Detaching Lenses.....................................................................................................................................................19 Vibration Reduction Mode (VR).......................................................................................................................20 Setting Display Language, Date and Time ....................................................................................21 Reset the Clock ..........................................................................................................................................................21 Inserting Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................23 Inserting Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................23 Formatting Memory Cards .................................................................................................................................24 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment)....................................................................26 Basic Photography .............................................................................27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (e (Auto) Mode)..................................................................28 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode.............................................................28 Step 2 Frame a Photograph ..........................................................................................................................30 Step 3 Focus and Shoot...................................................................................................................................32 Step 4 Viewing Photographs/Deleting Photographs ...................................................................34 v Table of Contents Shooting Particular Scenes................................................................................................................. 36 Taking Pictures .......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and l Modes........................................................................... 36 Getting Good Results with Autofocus........................................................................................................ 38 a, b, c, and d Modes......................................................................39 Shooting in a, b, c, and d Modes.............................................................................................. 40 Shooting in a Mode (Programmed Auto).................................................................................... 41 Shooting in b Mode (Shutter-Priority Auto)................................................................................ 42 Shooting in c Mode (Aperture-Priority Auto)............................................................................ 43 Shooting in d Mode (Manual) ......................................................................................................... 44 Changing Shooting Settings .............................................................47 The Quick Settings Display ................................................................................................................. 48 Image Quality and Size......................................................................................................................... 49 Image Quality............................................................................................................................................................. 50 Image Size .................................................................................................................................................................... 50 White Balance.......................................................................................................................................... 52 ISO Sensitivity.......................................................................................................................................... 53 Releasing the Shutter ........................................................................................................................... 54 Release Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 54 Continuous Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 54 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ..................................................................................................... 55 Focus........................................................................................................................................................... 57 Focus Mode................................................................................................................................................................. 57 AF-Area Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 58 Focus Point Selection............................................................................................................................................ 59 Focus Lock ................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Manual Focus............................................................................................................................................................. 61 Exposure.................................................................................................................................................... 62 Metering........................................................................................................................................................................ 62 Autoexposure Lock ................................................................................................................................................ 63 Using the Built-in Flash ........................................................................................................................ 64 Changing the Flash Mode.................................................................................................................................. 65 Exposure Compensation ..................................................................................................................... 67 Flash Compensation ............................................................................................................................. 68 Active D-Lighting ................................................................................................................................... 69 Two-Button Reset................................................................................................................................... 70 vi Table of Contents More on Playback ...............................................................................71 Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback............................................................................. 72 Full-Frame Playback ............................................................................................................................................... 72 Photo Information................................................................................................................................................... 73 Viewing Multiple Photographs: Thumbnail Playback............................................................... 76 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ............................................................................................ 77 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ......................................................................................... 78 Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV ........................................79 Connecting to a Computer................................................................................................................. 80 Before Connecting the Camera...................................................................................................................... 80 Connecting the USB Cable ................................................................................................................................ 81 Connecting to a Printer........................................................................................................................ 83 Printing Via Direct USB Connection ................................................................................................ 84 Connecting the Printer ........................................................................................................................................ 85 Printing Photographs One at a Time........................................................................................................... 86 Printing Multiple Photographs........................................................................................................................ 88 Creating an Index Print ........................................................................................................................................ 89 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ........................................................................................... 90 Viewing Photographs on TV............................................................................................................... 92 Menu Guide.........................................................................................93 Using Camera Menus............................................................................................................................ 94 Playback Options: The Playback Menu .......................................................................................... 96 Delete.............................................................................................................................................................................. 96 Playback Folder......................................................................................................................................................... 97 Rotate Tall..................................................................................................................................................................... 98 Slide Show.................................................................................................................................................................... 98 Stop-Motion Movie ................................................................................................................................................ 99 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................100 Optimize Image ..................................................................................................................................................... 101 Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom.................................................................... 102 White Balance ......................................................................................................................................................... 103 Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................................................................................ 104 Preset Manual ......................................................................................................................................................... 105 Noise Reduction .................................................................................................................................................... 108 vii Table of Contents Custom Settings ...................................................................................................................................109 R Reset ......................................................................................................................................................................... 110 01 Beep ....................................................................................................................................................................... 110 06 No Memory Card?.......................................................................................................................................... 110 07 Image Review................................................................................................................................................... 111 09 AF-assist ............................................................................................................................................................... 111 10 ISO Auto............................................................................................................................................................... 111 11 F/G Button.................................................................................................................................................. 112 12 AE-L/AF-L ............................................................................................................................................................ 113 13 AE Lock................................................................................................................................................................. 113 14 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash Unit........................................................................................................ 113 15 Auto off Timers................................................................................................................................................ 114 16 Self-Timer............................................................................................................................................................ 114 17 Remote on Duration .................................................................................................................................... 115 18 Date Imprint...................................................................................................................................................... 115 19 Rangefinder....................................................................................................................................................... 116 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu .....................................................................................117 CSM/Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 118 Choosing Menu Items for My Menu......................................................................................................... 119 Info Display Format ............................................................................................................................................. 120 Auto Shooting Info .............................................................................................................................................. 122 Shooting Info Auto off....................................................................................................................................... 123 LCD Brightness....................................................................................................................................................... 123 Video Mode.............................................................................................................................................................. 123 Language................................................................................................................................................................... 123 Image Comment................................................................................................................................................... 124 Folders ......................................................................................................................................................................... 125 File No. Sequence................................................................................................................................................. 126 Clean Image Sensor ............................................................................................................................................ 126 Mirror Lock-Up........................................................................................................................................................ 126 Firmware Version .................................................................................................................................................. 126 Dust off Ref Photo ................................................................................................................................................ 127 Auto Image Rotation .......................................................................................................................................... 128 viii Table of Contents Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu......................................................................129 Creating Retouched Copies........................................................................................................................... 130 Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame Playback........................................................................ 131 Quick Retouch ........................................................................................................................................................ 132 D-Lighting ................................................................................................................................................................. 132 Red-Eye Correction.............................................................................................................................................. 133 Trim................................................................................................................................................................................ 134 Monochrome .......................................................................................................................................................... 134 Filter Effects .............................................................................................................................................................. 135 Small Picture ............................................................................................................................................................ 136 Image Overlay......................................................................................................................................................... 138 NEF (RAW) Processing........................................................................................................................................ 140 Stop-motion Movie ............................................................................................................................................. 141 Before and after (Making a Side-by-Side Comparison)................................................................. 143 Optional Accessories........................................................................145 Compatible Lenses ..............................................................................................................................146 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ................................................................................................150 Other Accessories.................................................................................................................................155 Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter.............................................................. 157 Approved Memory Cards ..................................................................................................................158 Maximizing the Life of the Camera .................................................159 Caring for the Camera ........................................................................................................................159 Storage........................................................................................................................................................................ 159 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................... 159 Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter...................................................................................................... 160 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ............................................................................164 The Camera and Lens ........................................................................................................................................ 164 The Battery................................................................................................................................................................ 166 ix Table of Contents Technical Notes ................................................................................167 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................167 Display ......................................................................................................................................................................... 167 Shooting..................................................................................................................................................................... 168 Playback...................................................................................................................................................................... 170 Others .......................................................................................................................................................................... 171 Camera Error Messages and Displays ...........................................................................................172 Appendix.................................................................................................................................................176 Available Settings and Defaults................................................................................................................... 176 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size .............................................................................. 178 Exposure Program (Mode P).......................................................................................................................... 178 Flash Control............................................................................................................................................................ 179 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash .............................................................................. 179 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range .................................................................................................... 179 Specifications.........................................................................................................................................180 Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................................... 186 Index .........................................................................................................................................................187 x Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D60 digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols (icons) and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information This icon marks tips, additional B that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. D information that may be helpful when using the camera. C should be read before using the camera. This icon marks notes, information that A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. This icon indicates that more This icon marks settings that can be This icon marks menu items for which E adjusted from camera menus by pressing O. F button function can be assigned from the Custom Settings menu. Notations · A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." · The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." · The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with bold text. Screen Samples In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display. 1 Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ · For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Introduction Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon digital single-lens reflex cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital single-lens reflex camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. 2 Information and Precautions About the Manuals · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Preset manual white balance setting (A 105) and Wallpaper (A 120). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction Camera Body 10 9 5 4 3 2 1 14 18 15 16 17 12 13 6 7 8 11 19 20 1 2 3 4 Infrared receiver...................................................... 56 Power switch ...............................................................6 Shutter-release button ....................................... 13 A (exposure compensation) button....... 67 B (aperture) button........................................... 44 Flash compensation button............................ 68 C (Active D-Lighting) button ..................... 69 (reset) button...................................................... 70 AF-assist illuminator ............................................. 57 Self-timer lamp........................................................ 56 Red-eye reduction lamp.................................... 65 Focal plane mark.................................................... 61 Mode dial .......................................................................6 Built-in flash............................................................... 64 A 10 Accessory shoe cover....................................... 150 11 12 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit) .................................... 150 D (flash mode) button ....................................... 64 E (flash compensation) button .............. 68 13 Eyelet for camera strap....................................... 14 14 Connector cover..................................... 81, 85, 92 15 Video connector..................................................... 92 16 Reset switch............................................................ 167 17 USB connector................................................. 81, 85 18 F (self-timer) button.................................. 54, 55 G FUNC. button................................................ 112 5 6 7 8 9 19 Lens release button.............................................. 19 20 Lens mounting index .......................................... 18 4 Getting to Know the Camera Introduction 21 3 2 1 20 19 18 17 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 Rubber Eyecup DK-20......................................... 56 Viewfinder eyepiece........................................ 7, 26 Eye sensor.........................................................32, 123 Diopter adjustment control ............................ 26 H (AE-L/AF-L) button ...........................63, 113 5 I (protect) button.......................................... 78 6 Command dial......................................................... 10 7 Eyelet for camera strap....................................... 14 8 Multi selector............................................................ 12 9 Memory card slot cover ..................................... 23 10 J (delete) button ......................................... 34, 96 11 Memory card access lamp ............................... 23 Power connector cover for optional 12 power connector ................................................ 157 1 2 3 4 13 Battery-chamber cover latch .......................... 17 14 Battery-chamber cover............................ 17, 157 15 Tripod socket 16 Monitor......................................................... 8, 72, 123 K (playback zoom in) button ........................ 77 L (Information display/Quick settings 17 display) button .............................................. 48 A (reset) button...................................................... 70 M (thumbnail/playback zoom out) 18 button ........................................................................... 76 N (help) button ...................................................... 13 19 O (menu) button .......................................... 94 20 P (playback) button................................. 34, 72 21 Eyepiece Cap DK-5................................................ 56 5 Getting to Know the Camera The Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial so that shooting mode icon is aligned with the indicator. Introduction Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. a -- Programmed auto: A 41 b -- Shutter-priority auto: A 42 c -- Aperture-priority auto: A 43 d -- Manual: A 44 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. e -- Auto: A 28 f -- Auto (flash off): A 36 g -- Portrait: A 36 h -- Landscape: A 37 i -- Child: A 37 j -- Sports: A 37 k -- Close up: A 37 l -- Night portrait: A 37 The Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the camera on and off. On Off 6 Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfinder Display Introduction 1 2345 6 7 89 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Focus points...............................26, 30, 58, 59, 60 Focus indicator................................................ 32, 61 Focus point display................26, 30, 58, 59, 60 AF-area mode........................................................... 58 Autoexposure (AE) lock...................................... 63 Flexible program indicator............................... 41 Shutter speed...................................................39­46 Aperture (f-number).....................................39­46 Noise reduction indicator.............................. 108 Flash compensation indicator.............................................................68, 113 Exposure compensation indicator.............. 67 13 14 15 16 Actual display varies with current shooting mode and camera settings. Number of exposures remaining...... 28, 178 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills ..................................... 55, 178 Preset white balance recording indicator.................................................................... 106 Exposure compensation value...................... 67 Flash compensation value ............................... 68 Active D-Lighting indicator ............................. 69 PC connection indicator.................................... 82 Dust off ref photo mode indicator........... 127 Flash-ready indicator ........................................... 33 Battery indicator ..................................................... 29 Electronic analog exposure display............ 45 Exposure compensation.................................... 67 Rangefinder ............................................................ 116 ISO auto indicator....................................... 53, 112 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .......................................... 29 Warning indicator....................................... 13, 172 10 11 12 13 14 15 C The Viewfinder 16 The response time and brightness of the viewfinder may vary with temperature. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 7 Getting to Know the Camera The Shooting Information Display When the camera is turned on, the Shooting information display will be shown in the monitor. Shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, and number of exposures remaining, as well as the settings currently applied, can be confirmed. The display changes, in the following order, each time K (L) is pressed: Shooting information display Introduction Set Quick settings display* Image quality Monitor off Off M ove OK * Frequently used shooting settings can be adjusted from the Quick settings display (A 48). C Tuning on and off Shooting Information Display At default settings, shooting information also turns off as indicated below. · When no operations are performed for about eight seconds. · When the eye sensor is activated by looking through the viewfinder (A 31, 123). · While the shutter-release button is held down. When the Shooting information display is off, the Shooting information display is also shown as indicated below. · When pressing halfway and releasing the shutter-release button (A 31). · When M or C is pressed. · When F/G is pressed, unless White balance is selected for Custom setting 11 (F/G button; A 112) in e, f, g, h, i, j, k, or l mode. · When D is pressed in any mode other than f Auto (flash off) mode. · When A is pressed in a, b, or c mode. D Information Display Format 8 The format for information display is selected from the Info display format option (A 120) in the setup menu. Getting to Know the Camera "Wide" (Landscape) Orientation "Tall" (Portrait) Orientation 28 27 26 25 24 23 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 27 26 25 24 2322 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Set Introduction 2 3 6 12 13 11 15 14 Set 22 7 8 9 21 20 19 10 11 12 13 17 16 18 The information displayed in the monitor varies depending upon shooting mode and shooting conditions. The information included above may vary with current camera settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Shooting mode..........................................................6 Shutter speed...................................................40­46 Aperture (f-number).....................................40­46 Shutter-speed display Aperture display Electronic analog exposure display............ 45 Exposure compensation ................................... 67 Flash compensation value ............................... 68 Flash sync mode..................................................... 65 Exposure compensation value...................... 67 Help indicator........................................................... 13 Active D-Lighting indicator ............................. 69 Number of exposures remaining.......28, 178 Preset white balance recording indicator.................................................................... 106 Capture mode indicator .................................... 82 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .......................................... 29 Metering mode ....................................................... 62 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AF-area mode........................................................... 58 Focus mode............................................................... 57 Release mode........................................................... 54 ISO sensitivity............................................................ 53 White balance mode ......................52, 103, 104 Image size................................................................... 50 Image quality............................................................ 50 Focus point display................26, 30, 58, 59, 60 AF-area mode........................................................... 58 Battery indicator ..................................................... 29 "Beep" indicator.................................................... 110 Optimize image indicator.............................. 101 ISO auto indicator....................................... 53, 112 Manual flash control indicator.................... 113 Flash compensation indicator for optional Speedlight ................................... 153 Date imprint indicator...................................... 115 D The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide a visual indication of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speed, large aperture (small f-number) Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number) Graphic displays of the shutter speed and aperture are shown when the mode dial is rotated. 9 Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dial Rotate the command dial alone or use the command dial with other buttons to adjust the following settings. Changes to shooting settings can be viewed in the viewfinder and the monitor's Shooting information display as settings are adjusted. Introduction Function Operation Display Flexible program (a mode; A 41) Set Choose a shutter speed (b and d modes; A 42, 44). Set Set aperture (c mode; A 43). Set Set aperture (d mode; A 44). Set + Set exposure compensation (a, b, and c modes; A 67). Exposure comp. Set 10 Getting to Know the Camera Flash mode Choose a flash mode (e, g, i, k, l, a, b, c and d modes; A 65). + Set Flash compensation Introduction Set flash compensation (a, b, c and d modes; A 68). + + Active D­Lighting Set Active D-Lighting (A 69) + Set Release mode (A 54) (Set to single frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, or quickresponse remote mode.) When F/G (Custom Setting 11 F/G button; A 112) is set to any of the options indicated at right, the setting can be changed using the command dial. Release mode Set Image quality/size Image quality/size (A 49) Set + ISO sensitivity (A 53) ISO sensitivity Set White balance White balance (A 52) Set 11 Getting to Know the Camera Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations. With Shooting (Only when the dynamic area or single point option is selected for AF-area mode; A 58) Select focus point (A 59) Introduction With Quick Settings Display Move highlight up or right Image quality Off Move OK Apply selection Move highlight down or left With Menu Screens · Move highlight up · Increase value SETUP MENU CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness Return to previous menu Display sub-menu Apply selection · Move highlight down · Decrease value With Playback View more photo info (A 73) View previous photo View next photo Display retouch menu (A 129) 12 View more photo info (A 73) Getting to Know the Camera The Shutter-Release Button The camera is equipped with a two-stage shutter-release button. To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus will lock* while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and shoot, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. * Focus will not lock, nor will the beep indicating that the subject is in focus sound, if Focus mode (A 57) is set to Continuous-servo AF, or if Continuous-servo AF is automatically applied with Auto-servo AF selected for moving subjects. Introduction Focus Take photograph N (Help) Button While M (N) is held down, information on current shooting conditions, and help for menus, are displayed in the monitor; to scroll the display, press the multi selector up or down. A blinking F icon in the monitor or a blinking L (warning indicator) in the viewfinder indicates that help on an error or other problem can be viewed in the monitor by pressing M (N). Optimize image Choose how pictures will be processed according to the type of subject and how the pictures will be used. 13 Getting to Know the Camera The Camera Strap AN-DC1 Attach the camera strap as shown below (two eyelets). Introduction 14 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. World time Date Y 2008 H 12 Set M 04 M 00 D 01 S 00 OK 7.4 EN-E V1 000 L9 mA h A 16 A 18 A 21 A 23 15 Charging and Inserting the Battery Use the supplied Quick Charger MH-23 to charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 before first use, or when the battery runs low. The Quick Charger MH-23 The MH-23 is for use with the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9. CHARGE lamp AC adapter plug Negative terminal Signal contact Positive terminal 1 Charge the battery. 1.1 Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 7.4 EN-EL V 100 0m9 Ah 1.2 Connect the power cord to the charger and plug it in. 16 7.4 EN-EL V 100 0m9 Ah 1.3 Place the battery in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery charges. About 90 minutes are required for an exhausted battery to fully charge. 7.4V EN-E 1000 L9 mA h First Steps AC inlet Wall plug (shape varies with country of sale) The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 The EN-EL9 is for use with the D60. Terminal cover Terminal cover Charging and Inserting the Battery 1.4 Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the charger. CHARGE lamp 7.4 EN V 100-EL 0m9 Ah 2 Insert the battery. 2.1 After confirming that the power switch is in the off position, open the battery chamber cover. First Steps 2 1 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Close the battery chamber cover. Be sure that the battery contacts are facing down. s B Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off before removing the battery. B The Battery and Charger · Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii­iii and 164­166 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. · Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5­35 °C (41­95 °F). For best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F). Battery capacity may drop if the battery is charged or used at lower temperatures. · The battery may be hot immediately after use. If so, wait for the battery to cool down before charging. · Replace the supplied terminal cover after removing the battery from the camera or the quick charger to avoid shorting the battery. · Unplug the quick charger when it is not in use. 17 L9 EN-E mAh Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when exchanging lenses. 1 Turn the camera off and remove the body cap. First Steps Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and rotate the lens in the direction shown until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual priority). C Lenses for Autofocus Autofocus with this camera is supported only by AF-S and AF-I lenses. AF-S and AF-I lenses are equipped with an autofocus motor. Autofocus is not possible when any other type of lens is mounted, regardless of the autofocus capabilities of the lens itself. 18 Attaching a Lens C Lens An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens (A 185) is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. The AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens can be used in the same manner, but it is not equipped with the vibration reduction (VR) function. When using the other lenses, refer to the User's Manual provided with the lens. 1 Lens cap 2 Focus ring .................................................................. 61 3 Zoom ring.................................................................. 30 4 Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch* ........20 5 A-M mode switch.......................................... 18, 61 6 CPU contacts............................................................ 62 7 Rear lens cap 8 Focal length scale 9 Focal length scale index 10 Mounting index ..................................................... 18 * The AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens is not equipped with vibration reduction ON/ OFF switch. 9 8 10 First Steps 1 2 3 45 6 7 C Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Refer to the User's Manual provided with the lens for details. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button (1) while turning the lens clockwise (2). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap and rear lens cap. 19 Attaching a Lens Vibration Reduction Mode (VR) An AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is equipped with vibration reduction (VR) function. Enabling vibration reduction (VR) allows for shooting at shutter speeds approximately three stops* slower (at a focal length of 55mm) than when vibration reduction is disabled. Panning is also supported. * Based on results achieved under Nikon measurement conditions. The effects of vibration reduction may vary depending on individual and shooting conditions. First Steps · Set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the vibration reduction on. · Camera shake is reduced when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus and manual focusing, as well as precise framing of the subject, are simplified because camera shake visible through the viewfinder is also reduced. · To disable vibration reduction, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF. B Using Vibration Reduction · If the camera is panned in a wide arc, compensation for camera shake in the panning direction is not performed. For example, with horizontal panning only vertical camera shake is reduced, making smooth pans much easier. · Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This is not a malfunction. · Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens from the camera while vibration reduction is operating. Failure to observe this note could result in the lens sounding and feeling as if an internal component is loose or broken when it is shaken. This is not a malfunction. Turn the camera on again to correct this. Vibration reduction does not function while the built-in flash is charging. · When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF. However, set the switch to ON when using a tripod without securing the tripod head, or when using a monopod. D Picture Angle and Focal Length The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D60, in contrast, is 23.6 × 15.8 mm, meaning that the picture angle of a 35mm camera is Lens approximately 1.5 times that of the D60. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D60 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1.5 (for example, the effective focal length of a 24mm lens in 35mm format would be 36mm when mounted on the D60). Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Picture size (D60) (23.6 × 15.8 mm) Picture angle (35mm format) Picture angle (D60) 20 Setting Display Language, Date and Time The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in step 1 will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. No photographs can be taken until the camera clock has been set. 1 Turn camera on. Language selection dialog is displayed. Language First Steps 2 Select language. Map of world time zones will be displayed. UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), in hours. Language 3 Select local time zone. Daylight saving time options will be displayed. Time zone OK 4 Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect. Date menu is displayed. World time Daylight saving time Off On 5 Press the multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to change. To complete the settings, press Q. When the settings are applied, display will return to shooting mode and shooting information will be shown. World time Date Y H Set M M D S OK 2008 04 01 12 00 00 Reset the Clock Use the World time option in the setup menu to reset the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on and press O. Menu screen is displayed in the monitor. If menu item is already highlighted, press the multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu in yellow. SHOOTING MENU Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction Active D­Lighting 21 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 2 Highlight D and press the multi selector right to highlight World time. World time screen is displayed. SETUP MENU CSM /Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off W orld time LCD brightness 3 First Steps Highlight Time zone, Date, Date format, or Daylight saving time. Press the multi selector right to proceed to the next set of options. Monitor display returns to the world time screen each time date and time settings are applied. When using the daylight saving time option, turn Daylight saving time on before applying other date and time settings. Time zone Choose the time zone. The camera clock will automatically be reset to the time in the selected zone. See step 3 of the section, "Setting Display Language, Date and Time" (A 21). World time Time zone Date Date format Daylight saving time Time zone OK Date Set the camera clock. See step 5 of the section, "Setting Display Language, Date and Time" (A 21). Reset the clock regularly for accurate time keeping. Date format Choose the order in which the month, day, and year are World time displayed and press Q. Date format Year/month/day M onth/day/year Day/month/year Daylight saving time Turn Daylight saving time on when daylight saving time begins to automatically advance the camera's clock one hour. Turn Daylight saving time off (default setting) when daylight saving time ends. World time Daylight saving time Off On 22 C The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted, or the optional AC Adapter EH-5a with Power Connector EP-5 (A 156) is connected, and can provide a month of backup power after about three days of charging. When the message, Clock not set. is displayed in the monitor, the camera clock has been initialized and the shooting date and time will not be recorded correctly. Set the time and date again. D Changing Display Language The language menu is only displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on. To change the display language, use the Language option (A 123) in the setup menu (A 117). Inserting Memory Cards The camera records photographs on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). See "Approved Memory Cards" (A 158) for details. Inserting Memory Cards 1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. First Steps 2 Slide the memory card in as shown at right until it clicks into place. Front The memory card access lamp will light for about a few seconds. Close the memory card slot cover. If a particular memory card will be used with this camera for the first time, proceed to "Formatting Memory Cards" (A 24). Removing Memory Cards Confirm that the access lamp is off. Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press the card in to partially eject (1). The card can then be removed by hand (2). 23 Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted in the camera before first use. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all photographs and other data they may contain. Be sure all data you wish to keep have been copied to another storage device before formatting the card. 1 First Steps Turn camera on. 2 Display menus. If menu item is already highlighted, press the multi selector left to highlight icon for current menu in yellow. SHOOTING MENU Optimize image Image quality Image size White balance ISO sensitivity Noise reduction Active D­Lighting 3 Highlight D. SETUP MENU CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness 4 Position cursor in setup menu. SETUP MENU CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness 5 Highlight Format memory card. SETUP MENU CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time LCD brightness