WWW.LENSINC.NET (E) INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Nomenclature WWW.LENSINC.NET Dioptre adjustment lever P. 56 AF-Assist Illuminator/Self-timer/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp PP. 36, 55, 59 Finder eyepiece P. 56 Rubber eyecup P. 56 Film cartridge confirmation window P. 19 Main switch P. 14 Lens release button P. 17 Self-timer button P. 55 Camera strap eyelet Camera back lock release P. 18 Shutter release button P. 15 Flash sync mode button P. 60 Mid-roll rewind button P. 34 Aperture button P. 43 Built-in Speedlight P. 28 Exposure compensation button P. 50 LCD panel P. 4 AE-L (auto exposure lock) button P. 49 Speedlight lock-release button P. 28 Command Dial P. 41 Data imprint LCD panel/buttons (F60D only) P. 52 Focus mode selector P. 20, 36, 37 Battery chamber cover lock release P. 14 Exposure mode dial P. 22 Tripod socket F60D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons Accessory shoe 1 2 5 6 Eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 56) 3 4 7 1. Date/time display LCD 2. : Year indicator 3. MODE button: Push to select one of five available displays. 4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to be adjusted. 5. M: Month indicator : Data imprint indicator: Blinks 6. approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted. 7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time. ' ­ 2 3 LCD/Viewfinder Displays 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 5 6 WWW.LENSINC.NET 8 9 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Focus brackets (page 25) Focus indicator (page 25) Shutter speed Aperture 6 7 8 5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Centre-Weighted Metering (page 48) 6. Flash ready-light (page 28) 7. Exposure compensation mark (page 50) 8. Electronic analogue display (page 43) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shutter speed Flexible program (page 40) Flash sync mode (page 59) Battery power (page 15) Self-timer (page 55) 6. Aperture 7. Exposure compensation (page 50) 8. Frame counter/exposure compensation value (page 19, 50) 9. Film (page 19) About LCD · At high temperatures of 60°C or above, the display turns black, making it impossible to read. It returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20°C. · At temperatures below freezing, the LCD's response time slows; when the temperature rises, it returns to normal. 4 5 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F60/F60D camera. We are sure that you will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your F60/F60D camera, but before using it, be sure to read this manual thoroughly. Also, we recommend that you keep this manual handy. Main features of the F60/F60D: · SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner. · The individual exposure modes are displayed on the exposure mode dial for one-touch change of modes and quick set-up for advanced picture-taking. · The F60/F60D's new Auto-Servo AF is so advanced that it can detect whether a subject is stationary or moving, and also detects direction. According to the detected information, it automatically chooses to lock focus or activate focus tracking--either way, you're assured autofocusing that works fast, accurately, and easily. Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like wedding or graduations. Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years. Using your camera correctly The Nikon F60/F60D's performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F60/F60D's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F60/F60D's performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories. WWW.LENSINC.NET 6 7 Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-taking even for SLR camera beginners. "Detailed Operation" explains each function, from lens to exposure, in detail, in approximately the same order as the steps in the "Basic Operation" section. After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed explanation of each operation/function to step up to advanced shooting that requires more advanced techniques. "Flash Photography" introduces flash photography using the F60/F60D's built-in Speedlight and optional Speedlight in the dark, as well as other flash-shooting situations in bright conditions. Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully to get the most out of your Nikon F60/F60D. WWW.LENSINC.NET DETAILED OPERATION ...................................31-64 Lens Compatibility..........................................................................32-33 Film.................................................................................................34-35 Focus Mode ...................................................................................36-37 Focus Lock ..........................................................................................38 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode..................................................39-44 Vari-Program ..................................................................................45-47 Exposure Metering System .................................................................48 Auto Exposure Lock ............................................................................49 Exposure Compensation................................................................50-51 Imprinting Date/Time (for F60D only)..............................................52-54 Self-Timer Operation ...........................................................................55 Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap ......................................................56 Two-Button Reset................................................................................57 Flash Photography .........................................................................58-63 Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash........................58 Flash shooting distance range .......................................................58 Flash sync mode features ..............................................................59 Using built-in Speedlight ..........................................................60-61 Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight...........................................61 Usable Optional Speedlights..........................................................62-63 Available Mode Combinations.............................................................64 PREPARATION....................................................2-11 Nomenclature .....................................................................................2-3 LCD/Viewfinder Displays....................................................................4-5 Introduction ........................................................................................6-7 About This Manual .........................................................................10-11 BASIC OPERATION ..........................................13-30 1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power...............................14-15 2. Mount Lens...............................................................................16-17 3. Load Film ..................................................................................18-19 4. Set Focus Mode Selector to AF ...............................................20-21 5. Set Exposure Mode Dial to z..................................................22-23 6. Hold Camera and Focus...........................................................24-25 7. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter ...........26-27 8. Using Built-In Speedlight..........................................................28-29 About Focus and Exposure .................................................................30 MISCELLANEOUS ............................................65-77 Optional Accessories...........................................................................66 Camera Care ..................................................................................67-68 Notes on Batteries ...............................................................................69 Troubleshooting .............................................................................70-71 Specifications.................................................................................72-75 Index...............................................................................................76-77 8 9 About This Manual Basic Operation P. 13-30 P. 14-15 WWW.LENSINC.NET Detailed Operation Notes on Batteries (P. 69) P. 31-64, 69 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens P. 16-17 Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)--CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32-33)/ Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33) Load film P. 18-19 ISO (film speed) DX mark Film (P. 34)--Confirming an automatically set film speed (P. 34)/ Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/In case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at midroll (P. 35)/Film advance mode (P. 35) Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P. 20-21 Focus Mode (P. 36-37)--Autofocus (P. 36)/AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 36)/ Manual focus (P. 37) Focus Lock (P. 38) Shooting in Each Exposure Mode (P. 39-44)--z: General Purpose (P. 39)/P: Auto-Multi (P. 40)/S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 41)/A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 42)/ M: Manual (P. 43-44); Vari-Program (P. 45-47)--x: Portrait (P. 46)/c: Landscape (P. 46)/v: Close-Up (P. 46)/b: Sport (P. 47)/n: Night Scene (P.47); Exposure Metering System (P. 48)--Matrix/3D Matrix (P. 48)/Centre-Weighted (P. 48); Auto Exposure Lock (P. 49); Exposure Compensation (P. 50-51) Set Exposure Mode Dial to z P. 22-23 Hold Camera and Focus P. 24-25 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter P. 26-27 Imprinting Date/Time (P. 52-54); Self-Timer Operation (P. 55); Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap (P. 56); Two-Button Reset (P. 57) Using Built-In Speedlight P. 28-29 Flash Photography (P. 58-63)--Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash (P. 58)/Flash shooting distance range (P. 58)/Flash sync mode features (P. 59)/ Using built-in Speedlight (P. 60-61)/Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight (P. 61)/ Usable Optional Speedlights (P. 62) 11 WWW.LENSINC.NET 12 BASIC OPERATION This section guides you through basic operations with the camera set to z mode. Settings are as follows: Attached lens Focus mode Exposure mode Exposure metering Built-in Speedlight D-type AF Nikkor Autofocus z (General-Purpose Program) 3D Matrix Metering* Normal sync* * Automatically set when exposure mode is set to z. 13 1 1.1 Use two CR123A or DL123Atype lithium batteries with this camera. (Other batteries cannot be used.) i Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 69.) i When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the main switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand. i We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when traveling, since the batteries used may be difficult to obtain in some areas. Turn off the main switch and open the battery chamber cover. 1.3 Turn on the main switch and confirm battery power with the I indication. 1.2 Insert batteries with the "+" and "-" ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. · Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder automatically turn off 5 sec. after turning the main switch on and camera is left unused. · Battery power I appears: Sufficient battery power. O appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. O blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (No indication appears in the viewfinder and shutter locks.) 1.4 · Incorrect positioning of + and - poles may cause damage to the camera. Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. 14 · Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder. The indications automatically turn off 5 sec. after you remove your finger from the shutter release button. 15 BASIC OPERATION Install Batteries and Check Battery Power y Check points WWW.LENSINC.NET 2 2.1 Mount the lens to the camera body. i Use D-or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) i Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. i When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button. i When attaching/detaching the lens, make sure to avoid direct sunlight. Check the lens type. 2.3 With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than Gtype), set the lens' aperture to its minimum and lock. CPU c ...