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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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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 prov
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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
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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 pr
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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 cont
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Notices CAUTIONS Notice for Customers in the State of California Modifications WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the hands after handling. user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the inte
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ...........................................................................................................................................ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................... iii Introduction.......................................................................................... 1 About This Manual.....................................
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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..........
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Table of Contents More on Playback ...............................................................................71 Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback............................................................................. 72 Full-Frame Playback ............................................................................................................................................... 72 Photo Information............................................................................
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Table of Contents Custom Settings ...................................................................................................................................109 R Reset ......................................................................................................................................................................... 110 01 Beep .............................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu......................................................................129 Creating Retouched Copies........................................................................................................................... 130 Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame Playback........................................................................ 131 Quick Retouch .........................................................................
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Table of Contents Technical Notes ................................................................................167 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................167 Display ......................................................................................................................................................................... 167 Shooting..........................................
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual 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 m
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Introduction 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 informat
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Introduction 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 fr
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Introduction 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. Camera Body 1 1 10 0 0 9 8 7 11 11 11 6 5 4 3 12 2 13 1 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 1 Infrared receiver...................................................... 56 10 Accessory shoe cover....................................... 150 2 Power switch ...................................
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Introduction Getting to Know the Camera 21 5 6 4 3 2 7 1 8 9 20 10 11 19 18 12 17 13 14 16 15 1 Rubber Eyecup DK-20......................................... 56 13 Battery-chamber cover latch .......................... 17 2 Viewfinder eyepiece........................................ 7, 26 14 Battery-chamber cover............................ 17, 157 3 Eye sensor.........................................................32, 123 15 Tripod socket 4 Diopter adjustment control ...........................
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Introduction 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. Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. a — Programmed auto: A 41 c — Aperture-priority auto: A 43 b — Shutter-priority auto: A 42 d —Manual: A 44 Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit th
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Introduction Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfinder Display 1 2 34 5 6 7 8910 11 15 16 12 13 14 Actual display varies with current shooting mode and camera settings. 1 Focus points...............................26, 30, 58, 59, 60 Number of exposures remaining...... 28, 178 2 Focus indicator................................................ 32, 61 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills ..................................... 55, 178 Focus point display................26, 30, 58, 59,
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Introduction 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 Set Quick settings display* Monitor off Image quality Off Move OK * Frequently
