Nikon F60 Operating instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Nomenclature

F60D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons

1. Date/time display LCD

’

: Year indicator

3. MODE button: Push to select one of five

available displays.

4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time

to be adjusted.

: Month indicator

–

: Data imprint indicator: Blinks

approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.

7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.

Speedlight lock-release button

P. 28

Focus mode selector

P. 20, 36, 37

Lens release button

P. 17

Self-timer button

P. 55

Camera strap

eyelet

Exposure mode dial

P. 22

Built-in Speedlight P. 28

Accessory shoe

AF-Assist Illuminator/Self-timer/

Red-Eye Reduction lamp

PP. 36, 55, 59

Main switch P. 14

Shutter release

button P. 15

Flash sync mode

button

P. 60

Aperture button P. 43

Exposure compensation

button P. 50

LCD panel P. 4

Dioptre adjustment lever P. 56

Finder eyepiece P. 56

Film cartridge

confirmation window

P. 19

Camera back lock

release P. 18

AE-L (auto exposure lock) button P. 49

Data imprint LCD

panel/buttons

(F60D only) P. 52

Battery chamber

cover lock release

P. 14

Tripod socket

Mid-roll rewind button P. 34

Command Dial P. 41

Eyepiece cap DK-5

(page 56)

Rubber eyecup P. 56

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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.

1. Focus brackets (page 25)

2. Focus indicator (page 25)

3. Shutter speed

4. Aperture

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)

LCD/Viewfinder Displays

1. Shutter speed

2. Flexible program (page 40)

3. Flash sync mode (page 59)

4. Battery power (page 15)

5. Self-timer (page 55)

6. Aperture

7. Exposure compensation (page 50)

8. Frame counter/exposure

compensation value (page 19, 50)

9. Film (page 19)

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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.

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Contents

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

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.

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

MISCELLANEOUS............................................65-77

Optional Accessories...........................................................................66

Camera Care ..................................................................................67-68

Notes on Batteries ...............................................................................69

Troubleshooting .............................................................................70-71

Specifications.................................................................................72-75

Index...............................................................................................76-77

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Install batteries and check

battery power P. 14-15

Mount lens P. 16-17

Load film P. 18-19

Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P. 20-21

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

Using Built-In Speedlight P. 28-29

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About This Manual

Basic Operation P. 13-30 Detailed Operation P. 31-64, 69

Notes on Batteries (P. 69)

Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)—CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32-33)/

Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33)

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 mid-

roll (P. 35)/Film advance mode (P. 35)

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)

Imprinting Date/Time (P. 52-54); Self-Timer Operation (P. 55);

Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap (P. 56); Two-Button Reset (P. 57)

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)

ISO (film

speed)

DX mark

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BASIC OPERATION

This section guides you through basic

operations with the camera set to z mode.

Settings are as follows:

* Automatically set when exposure mode is set to z.

Attached lens D-type AF Nikkor

Focus mode Autofocus

Exposure mode z (General-Purpose

Program)

Exposure metering 3D Matrix Metering*

Built-in Speedlight Normal sync*

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Install Batteries and Check Battery Power

BASIC OPERATION

Use two CR123A or DL123A-

type lithium batteries with this

camera. (Other batteries cannot

be used.)

1.1

Turn off the main switch and open the battery

chamber cover.

1.2

• Incorrect positioning of + and - poles may cause damage to the

camera.

Insert batteries with the “+” and “-” ends

positioned as marked inside the battery chamber

cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover.

1.3

Turn on the main switch and confirm battery power

with the I indication.

• 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.)

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.

y Check points

• 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.

1.4

Lightly press the shutter release button to activate

the exposure meter.

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BASIC OPERATION

Mount Lens

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2.1

2.4

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.

y Check points

Mount the lens to the camera

body.

Check the lens type.

ŒCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor lens),

with aperture ring

„G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring

Detaching the lens.

• Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.

When camera is left unattended without lens

When you leave the camera unattended

without a lens attached, be sure to attach the

supplied body cap, or optional body cap

BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)

2.3

• When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum

aperture setting and the main switch is turned on, ‡ blinks in the LCD

panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.

• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected

from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not

need to be set to minimum.

With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G-

type), set the lens’ aperture to its minimum and lock.

2.2

Turn the main switch off and mount lens to the

camera body.

• Position lens in the camera’s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes

on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise

until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.)

• When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU lens is attached and

the main switch is turned on, ° blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder

and the shutter cannot be released. (° does not blink and shutter can be

released when the exposure mode is set to manual.)

CPU contacts of CPU

Nikkor lens

Œ CPU Nikkor lens

other than G-type

„ G-type Nikkor lens

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Load Film

BASIC OPERATION

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3.1

3.2

3.3

i Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than

DX-coded film is inserted, T blinks and ﬂ appears on the LCD panel.

i Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter

curtains with your finger or film leader.

i Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel.

i When changing film outdoors, avoid direct sunlight.

y Check points

Use a DX-coded film. Film speed

is set automatically (ISO25-

5000).

When the camera is turned on,

film is loaded and the camera

back is closed, the film automat-

ically advances to the first frame.

Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back

and insert film.

• Insert from the bottom of the film cartridge.

• Do not insert the film leader beyond the red index mark.

• Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no

slack.

Pull film leader out to red index mark.

• When T and 1 appear on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first

frame.

• When ‹ and T blink on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.

Open the camera back again and reload film.

• Film is automatically rewound when the film reaches the end of the roll.

(See page 27.)

• Number of available exposures of the film roll can be checked through the

film cartridge confirmation window.

Gently close the camera back until the lock release

snaps closed. Film automatically advances to first

frame.

ISO (film

speed)

DX mark

NOTE: Loading/removing film

Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure

not to touch the shutter curtains with

your finger or film leader.

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Set Focus Mode Selector to AF

i Do not attempt to rotate the lens’ focus ring manually with the focus

mode set to AF.

i With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the

subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 36.

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4.1

4.2

y Check points

When the focus mode selector

is set to AF (autofocus), the

camera focuses automatically.

Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).

• Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position.

• To focus, lightly press the shutter release button. (See page 24.)

Situations where autofocus may not work as

expected:

• Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such

situations, focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use

focus lock (page 38) then recompose.

• When you are unable to perform focus lock, set the focus mode selector

to M (manual) and focus manually using the clear matte field.

Low contrast scenes

For example, where the subject is

wearing the same colour clothing as a

wall or other background.

Scenes with the subject located at

different distance within the focus

brackets

For example, when shooting an animal

inside a cage or a person in a forest.

Scenes in which there is pro-

nounced difference in brightness

within the focus brackets

For example, when the sun is in the

background and your main subject is

in shadow.

Patterned subject or scene

For example, building windows.

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Set Exposure Mode Dial to z

y Check points

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5.1

5.2

i Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of Vari-

Programs enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls in

various shooting situations.

See step 5.2 for the summary of each exposure mode and each

reference page for the operating instructions and details.

With the exposure mode set to z

(General-Purpose Program), the

camera will automatically control

your exposure.

Set the exposure mode dial to z.

• Shutter speed and aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder when

shutter release button is lightly pressed.

About exposure mode and type of program

Symbol Exposure mode/

Type of program

General-Purpose

z Program

P. 39

Auto-Multi

P Program

P. 40

Shutter-Priority

S Auto

P. 41

Characteristics/shooting situations

The easiest exposure mode for general

shooting. Suitable for portraits and other

general pictures, or when you want to take

pictures first-hand.

Camera controls exposure automatically,

while allowing you to make other settings,

such as Flexible Program or exposure

compensation.

You set your desired shutter speed, and the

camera selects the correct aperture. You can

“stop” the motion of a moving subject with a

fast shutter speed or create blur with a

slower speed.

Symbol Exposure mode/

Type of program

Aperture-Priority

A Auto

P. 42

Manual

P. 43-44

Portrait Program

P. 46

Landscape

c Program

P. 46

Close-Up Program

P. 46

Sport Program

P. 47

Night Scene

n Program

P. 47

Characteristics/shooting situations

You set the desired aperture, and based on

that, the camera selects the correct shutter

speed. Lets you determine the depth of the

in-focus area; near and far subjects can be

sharply focused or the background can be

blurred.

Shutter speed and aperture are set

manually. Suited to situations where it is

difficult to attain your desired effect with

other exposure modes.

Use this program to take portraits. With a

shallow depth of field (in-focus area), it

creates a blurred background to accentuate

your main subject.

Use this program to take pictures of distant

scenes. With a deep depth of field, the

overall landscape will be sharply focused.

Use this program to take up-close pictures.

With a shallow depth of field, your close-

ups will be taken with an artistically blurred

background.

Use this program to take sports pictures.

Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the

motion of fast-moving subjects to create

exciting action photos.

Use this program in the evening or at night.

Even a very dark subject will be exposed so

it captures the beauty of all the light

available in your night scene.

Vari-Program

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Hold Camera and Focus

i Dioptre adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through

the viewfinder more clearly.

i To take a picture of a off-centre subject, use focus lock (page 38).

i For F60D only: Date or time can be imprinted on your photos/negatives

(page 52).

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6.1 6.2

y Check points

Lightly pressing the shutter

release button automatically

focuses the camera on the

subject and when the subject is

in focus, causes u to appear in

the viewfinder.

Hold the camera properly.

NOTE: Composing frame

The frame coverage of the finder of this camera is approximately 90% of

the actual exposed frame on the film. Therefore, the actual exposed

frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder.

Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.

Camera shake and shutter speed

Preventing camera shake is crucial when taking photographs. In general,

you should set the shutter speed faster than ‘1/focal length of your lens’

sec. (Example: when using a 50mm lens, set the shutter speed faster

than 1/50 sec.) Use of a tripod is recommended for shooting at slower

shutter speeds.

• Centre the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter

release button. The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator u

appears or blinks.

u appears: Subject is in focus. Automatically tracks moving subject.

u blinks: Unable to focus with autofocus.

When the subject is dark, the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator is activated

to achieve correct focus. For details on focusing, see page 36.

• To take a picture of a subject outside the focus brackets, use focus lock

(page 38).

• In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 20.

Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the

shutter release button.

• Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.

• Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.

• Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to

cradle the camera (or lens).

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Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter

7.1

7.2

7.3

i Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder.

If any other indications appear, see page 70.

i When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewind

automatically.

i For mid-roll rewind, see page 34.

i For self-timer operation, see page 55.

y Check points

BASIC OPERATION

Confirm that u (focus indicator)

appears in the viewfinder, then

release the shutter by slowly

and fully depressing the shutter

release button.

Confirm focus indicator u appears without blinking

and slowly depress the shutter release button.

Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly

pressing the shutter release button.

• When j (ready-light indication) blinks, use the built-in Speedlight. (See

page 28/58.)

• If a warning indication appears in the viewfinder, see page 70.

• After shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame

and the next shot can be taken.

Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches

the end of the roll.

• When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewind

automatically. T appears in the LCD panel during film rewind and the

frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete. Pictures taken

on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll

may be discarded due to development procedures.

7.4

Confirm film is completely rewound, then remove film

cartridge.

• Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows “ﬂ” and T

blinks. Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film

cartridge by tilting it to one side. If the shutter release button is depressed

when rewound film is still in the camera back, “T” blinks. Remove film

cartridge.

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Using Built-In Speedlight

8.1 8.2

i The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a

guide number of 15 (ISO100, m).

i Using a CPU lens enables to perform Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

shooting. (For details, see page 58.)

i Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting.

i Some zoom lenses have limitations using Speedlight and may cause

vignetting. (For details, see page 61.)

y Check points

BASIC OPERATION

Press the Speedlight lock-release button to release

the Speedlight.

If j (ready-light indication) blinks

in the viewfinder when you

lightly press the shutter release

button, use the built-in

Speedlight.

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash enables proper evaluation of exposure for the

main subject and background, and ensures adequate flash output. (For

details, see page 58.)

Confirm q in viewfinder, then compose, focus and

take the picture.

• As soon as the Speedlight is released it starts recharging, and when the

Speedlight is ready to fire q appears without blinking in the viewfinder

(when the camera’s meter is on).

• To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut. (To conserve

power, keep the Speedlight closed when it is not in use.)

• q blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If this

happens, under exposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting

distance range (page 58) and shoot again.

• Normal Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Flash with Red-Eye

Reduction, which reduces the “red-eye” effect with a person or animal,

and Slow Sync flash, which brings out the background details, are also

available. For details, see page 59.

• With dark subjects (within 0.5m to 3m), the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator

(page 36) is automatically activated to guide autofocus.

NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight

After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to

protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Speedlight

again.

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About Focus and Exposure

Focus, exposure and metering system are important factors for taking

pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your

photographic expression.

Focus and depth of field

When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of

sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. It

varies according to shooting distance, focal length and, above all, aperture.

Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth of field where

the background and foreground become sharper; larger apertures (smaller f-

numbers) will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes

blurred.

Exposure

Light from the subject passes through the lens and is sensed by the film. Light

reaching the film is controlled by the shutter speed and aperture. The proper

combination of shutter speed and aperture for subject brightness and film

sensitivity results in the correct exposure.

The F60/F60D’s General-Purpose Program, Auto-Multi Program and Vari-

Program automatically control shutter speed and aperture. In Shutter-Priority

Auto exposure mode, you can manually set shutter speed and the camera

automatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode,

you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper

shutter speed. In Manual exposure mode, you manually set both shutter speed

and aperture.

Metering System

As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is

determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring

subject brightness is very important.

In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. The F60/F60D

provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering and Centre-Weighted Metering.

With Matrix Metering, data on scene brightness is detected by the six-segment

Matrix sensor. With Centre-Weighted Metering, most of the meter’s sensitivity is

concentrated on the 12mm-diameter centre circle in the viewfinder.

(With D- or G- AF Nikkor lenses, the F60/F60D camera performs 3D Matrix

Metering. See page 48.)

DETAILED

OPERATION

This section features detailed descriptions of

all camera functions — including lens, film,

focus, exposure and others.

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Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system

Manual with

Any mode Matrix

Autofocus

electronic

Manual

other than M Centre-

rangefinder

3D 6- 6-

Weighted

Lens/accessories

segment segment

D-type AF Nikkor*

G-type AF Nikkor

rrr rrr— r

AF-S, AF-I Nikkor — rr rrr— r

PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D*

— r*

r — r —— r

AF-I Teleconverter — r*

rrrr— r

Non-D/G-type AF

Nikkor (except AF rrr rr— rr

Nikkor for F3AF)

AI-P Nikkor — r*

rrr— rr

AI-S or AI type

Nikkor, Series-E, — r*

r — t*

—— —

AI-modified Nikkor

Medical-Nikkor

— rr — t*

—— —

120mm f/4

Reflex-Nikkor ——r — t*

—— —

PC Nikkor — r*

r — t*

—— —

AI-S or AI type

— r*

r — t*

—— —

Teleconverters

Bellows Focusing

Attachment PB-6*

— r*

r — t*

—— —

Auto Extension Rings

(PK-11A, PK-12, — r*

r — t*

—— —

PK-13 and PN-11)

Lens Compatibility

Use a CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF

lenses give you access to all available functions.

CPU Nikkor*

Non-CPU Nikkor*

*1 Metering system automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when the exposure mode

is set to M or when you use the Auto Exposure Lock function.

*2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached.

*3 This camera is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. Make

sure to set the vibration reduction mode switch of the VR Nikkor lens to OFF position.

*4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting

and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.

*5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens.

*6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

*7 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

*8 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 32.)

*9 The shutter can be released but the electronic analogue display cannot be used.

*10Attach the PB-6 vertically. (PB-6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching.)

• Usable exposure modes are limited.

A non-CPU lens can be used only when the exposure mode is set to M

(manual). (Shutter cannot be released with other modes.) With a non-CPU

lens, the exposure meter cannot be activated and the aperture cannot be set

using the aperture button and Command Dial. ° appears in place of the

aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture

using the lens’ aperture ring.

When a non-CPU lens is attached

DETAILED OPERATION (LENS)

Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories

CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F60/F60D

The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F60/F60D

(camera body or lens may be damaged):

• AF Teleconverter TC-16A

• Non-AI lenses

• 400mm f/4.5 and 600mm f/5.6 with Focusing Unit AU-1

• Fisheye 6mm f/5.6, Fisheye 7.5mm f/5.6 and Fisheye OP 10mm f/5.6

• ED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174166 or smaller)

• ED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174087 or smaller)

• 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 300490 or smaller)

• 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF

• PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller)

• PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 906200 or smaller)

• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361 to 143000)

• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200310 or smaller)

• Medical-Nikkor 200mm f/5.6 (can be used in combination with Sync

Terminal Adapter AS-15.)

• K1, K2 ring, Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11, Auto Ring BR-2, BR-4

G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens

• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected

from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need

to be set to minimum (largest f-number).

• CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set

the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its

minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, ° blinks in

the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.

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Film

DETAILED OPERATION (FILM)

Confirming an automatically set film speed

• To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded DX-coded film,

press the h and g buttons simultaneously. Note that pressing the h and g

buttons for more than 2 sec. resets all of the functions. (For “Two-Button

Reset”, see page 57.)

Mid-roll rewind

• To rewind film at mid-roll, press the U (mid-roll rewind) button with a pointed

object. When film is completely rewound, ﬂ appears and T blinks in the LCD

panel. Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge.

In case film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll

• When battery power is very low, or in low temperatures, film may not start

rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and T and ‹ will blink in the

LCD panel. In this case, turn off the main switch, change batteries, then turn on

the main switch to rewind film again.

Film advance mode

• Film advance mode is normally set to single-frame shooting, where the film is

advanced one frame after you release the shutter. Selecting Sport Program

automatically switches the film advance mode to continuous shooting, where

the shutter is continuously released and the film continues to advance (approx.

1 frame/sec.) for as long as the shutter release button remains depressed.

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Focus Mode

DETAILED OPERATION (FOCUSING)

Autofocus

• With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release

button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and causes u to

appear in the viewfinder.

Auto-Servo AF:

Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF

operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including

directional information).

1. Single Servo AF: Once focused on a subject, focus is locked.

2. Continuous Servo AF: The camera continuously focuses on a moving

subject.

• When Sport Program is selected, the camera automatically switches to

Continuous Servo AF and the camera continuously focuses on the subject.

• In either case, the shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus and u

appears in the viewfinder.

AF-Assist Illuminator

• The AF-Assist Illuminator provides the necessary illumination to focus on dark

subjects. The camera activates the AF-Assist Illuminator in the following

conditions:

1. When a AF Nikkor lens is attached, the focus mode is set to AF, and the

subject is dark.

2. When exposure mode is not set to Landscape or Sport Program.

Manual focus

• Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the

lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the

viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus,

and u does not appear in the viewfinder.

Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected

(page 20) or lens other than AF Nikkor (page 32) is attached.

NOTE: Continuous use of AF-Assist Illuminator

After continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator, it may stop emitting light to

protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Illuminator again.

Electronic Rangefinder

Lightly pressing the shutter release button and rotating the lens focusing ring

activates the Electronic Rangefinder to indicate the focus status in the

viewfinder. When the subject is in focus, u appears in the viewfinder. In

manual focus, shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder

works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated

manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

AF-Assist Illuminator with optional Speedlight

When an optional Speedlight with the AF-Assist Illuminator is attached and

TTL Auto Flash is selected, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the Speedlight unit

emits light. See page 62 for “Usable Optional Speedlights”.

The AF-Assist Illuminator is activated automatically and cannot be cancelled. It

is effective for lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm, and the effective

focus distance is 0.5 to 3m.

0.5 to 3m

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Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

DETAILED OPERATION (FOCUS/EXPOSURE)

Focus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want to

capture off-centre subject. It is also effective in situations where

autofocus may not work as expected (page 20).

Confirm focus indicator u then (while keeping shutter

release button lightly pressed) recompose and shoot.

Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly

press the shutter release button.

• u appears when the subject is in focus. The focus remains locked as long

as the shutter release button is lightly pressed.

• Focus Lock cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to Sport

Program.

• When you want to lock focus on a stationary subject that has been

moving and tracked with Continuous Servo AF (changed to Single Servo

AF from Continuous Servo AF), remove your finger from the shutter

release button once and focus again.

• After you have locked the focus, do not change the camera-to-subject

distance. If you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed after

releasing the shutter, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the

same focusing.

z: General-Purpose Program

Simplest exposure mode with this camera.

The camera automatically controls your

exposure. Recommended for beginner

SLR camera users.

For available mode combinations, see

page 64.

Confirm focus indicator u and shoot.

• When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning

indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel.

• ⁄: Use ND filter.

• ¤: Use Speedlight.

Set the exposure mode dial to z.

• With exposure mode set to z, other modes are set as follows:

Exposure metering: Matrix (page 48)

Flash: Normal sync

Flexible Program, Exposure compensation and Slow Sync flash cannot be

used.

Difference between z (General-Purpose Program) and P (Auto-Multi

Program)

Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Multi Program, you

can select functions such as Flexible Program (page 40), exposure

compensation (page 50) or Slow Sync (page 59) flash for more flexible

shooting.

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