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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Nomenclature

    Command Dial P. 41 P. 28 PP. 36, 55, 59 Rubber eyecup P. 56 Data imprint LCD panel/buttons Film cartridge (F60 only) P. 52 Focus mode selector confirmation window P. 20, 36, 37 P. 19 Main switch P. 14 Battery chamber...

  • Page 3: Lcd/Viewfinder Displays

    LCD/Viewfinder Displays 1. Shutter speed 6. Aperture 1. Focus brackets (page 25) 5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Centre-Weighted Metering (page 48) 2. Flexible program (page 40) 7. Exposure compensation (page 50) 2. Focus indicator (page 25) 6. Flash ready-light (page 28) 3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Also, we recommend that you keep this manual Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly handy. Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years. Main features of the F60/F60 •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Shooting in Each Exposure Mode..........39-44 advanced techniques. Vari-Program ..................45-47 “Flash Photography” introduces flash photography using the F60/F60 ’s built-in Exposure Metering System ..............48 Speedlight and optional Speedlight in the dark, as well as other flash-shooting Auto Exposure Lock ................49...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual Basic Operation P. 13-30 Detailed Operation P. 31-64, 69 Install batteries and check Notes on Batteries (P. 69) battery power P. 14-15 Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)—CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32-33)/ Mount lens P. 16-17 Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33) Film (P.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION This section guides you through basic operations with the camera set to z mode. Settings are as follows: 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* * Automatically set when exposure mode is set to z.

  • Page 8: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power

    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power y Check points i Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a Use two CR123A or DL123A- doctor immediately. (For “Notes on Batteries”, see page 69.) type lithium batteries with this i When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the main switch off and camera.

  • Page 9: Mount Lens

    Mount Lens y Check points i Use D-or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this Mount the lens to the camera camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) body. i Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the lens.

  • Page 10: Load Film

    Load Film y Check points Use a DX-coded film. Film speed i Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than is set automatically (ISO25- DX-coded film is inserted, T blinks and fl appears on the LCD panel. 5000).

  • Page 11: Set Focus Mode Selector To Af

    Set Focus Mode Selector to AF y Check points i Do not attempt to rotate the lens’ focus ring manually with the focus When the focus mode selector mode set to AF. is set to AF (autofocus), the i With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the camera focuses automatically.

  • Page 12: Set Exposure Mode Dial To Z

    Set Exposure Mode Dial to z y Check points With the exposure mode set to z i Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of Vari- (General-Purpose Program), the Programs enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls in camera will automatically control various shooting situations.

  • Page 13: Hold Camera And Focus

    To take a picture of a off-centre subject, use focus lock (page 38). subject and when the subject is i For F60 only: Date or time can be imprinted on your photos/negatives in focus, causes u to appear in (page 52).

  • Page 14: Confirm Indications In Viewfinder And Release Shutter

    Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter y Check points Confirm that u (focus indicator) i Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder. appears in the viewfinder, then If any other indications appear, see page 70. release the shutter by slowly i When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewind and fully depressing the shutter...

  • Page 15: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Using Built-In Speedlight y Check points i The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a If j (ready-light indication) blinks guide number of 15 (ISO100, m). in the viewfinder when you i Using a CPU lens enables to perform Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash lightly press the shutter release shooting.

  • Page 16: About Focus And Exposure

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

  • Page 17: Lens Compatibility

    120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor — — — — — — CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F60/F60 PC Nikkor — — — — — The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F60/F60 AI-S or AI type —...

  • Page 18: Film

    Film Confirming an automatically set film speed In case film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded DX-coded film, • When battery power is very low, or in low temperatures, film may not start press the h and g buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode Autofocus 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. 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.

  • Page 20: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Focus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want to z: General-Purpose Program capture off-centre subject. It is also effective in situations where Simplest exposure mode with this camera. autofocus may not work as expected (page 20). The camera automatically controls your exposure.
  • Page 21 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued P: Auto-Multi Program S: Shutter-Priority Auto The camera automatically controls your Enables you to manually set your desired exposure to achieve a correct exposure in shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); the camera any shooting situation. For more complex automatically selects the proper aperture to shooting, use Flexible Program (below) or provide a correct exposure.
  • Page 22 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued A: Aperture-Priority Auto M: Manual Enables you to set your desired aperture Enables you to set both shutter speed and manually. The camera automatically selects aperture manually. You can produce a suitable shutter speed to give you a various creative effects by adjusting the correct exposure.

  • Page 23: Vari-Program

    Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Vari-Program —continued Vari-Program Electronic analogue display Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from five different The electronic analogue display in programs designed for specific picture-taking situations. Correct exposure or ±0.5EV the viewfinder indicates the For other available mode combinations, see page 64.
  • Page 24 Vari-Program —continued Vari-Program selection : Portrait Program : Sport Program Use this program whenever you are taking Use this program to freeze action. It uses a fast pictures of people. It uses a relatively large shutter speed suitable for stop-action aperture (smaller f-number) and shallow depth of photography.

  • Page 25: Exposure Metering System

    Exposure Metering System Auto Exposure Lock The exposure metering system of this camera is normally set to Matrix When using the auto exposure modes, you can control the exposure Metering. It automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when based on the brightness of a specific area within the scene using the the exposure mode is set to Manual or when the Auto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Lock function.

  • Page 26: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the Compose picture and shoot. exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with colour slide film (where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal). You can modify exposure control from –3EV to +3EV in 1/2 steps (except in z mode and Vari-Program).

  • Page 27: Imprinting Date/Time (For F60 D Only)

    Imprinting Date/Time (for F60 only) You can imprint the following date information on your picture (in any Adjusting date and time exposure mode): Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year Press MODE button to select available displays. or Day/Month/Year. Press SELECT button to select date/time to be adjusted.

  • Page 28: Self-Timer Operation

    Imprinting Date/Time Self-Timer Operation —continued Taking pictures with imprinted date/time You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self- Push MODE button to select available imprinting timer.

  • Page 29: Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap

    Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap Two-Button Reset The finder dioptre enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision. original default settings. Press the h and g buttons simultaneously for more than 2 sec.

  • Page 30: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Flash sync mode features This camera is equipped with built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of : Red-Eye Reduction coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 15 (ISO100, m). The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx.

  • Page 31: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Flash Photography —continued Using built-in Speedlight Confirm q appears in viewfinder and make sure the Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the subject is within the flash shooting distance range Speedlight lock-release button, and set the flash (page 58). sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing j button.

  • Page 32: Usable Optional Speedlights

    • See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in the • Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera’s electrical manual of the Speedlight with TTL auto flash, see the section for camera group circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase.

  • Page 33: Available Mode Combinations

    Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when an AF Nikkor is attached (except IX-Nikkor, AF-S or AF-I lens). MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F60/F60 is a high- performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. Auto-Servo AF —...

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Filters • Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields Nikon offers a range of filters including NC filter for lens protection, and Soft The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as Filter Soft 1, 2 or Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL for special effects.

  • Page 35: Notes On Batteries

    • Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not short, disassemble, heat or charge batteries. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    ‹ and mode selector to selector on the ‹ and q blink In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F60/F60 ¸ or switch q blink optional camera’s microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh properly...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    3D Matrix: with D- or G-type AF Nikkor Six-segment Matrix: with non-D/G-type AF Nikkor (except AF lens Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* for F3AF and IX-Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor With limitation; see chart on p. 32. Centre-Weighted: in Manual exposure mode or with Auto Exposure...
  • Page 38 17 sec. with 36-exposure film or approx. 14 sec. Tripod socket 1/4 (diameter, JIS standard) with 24-exposure film; mid-roll rewind possible Dimensions (WxHxD) F60: Approx. 148.5 x 96 x 69mm : Approx. 148.5 x 96 x 70mm Weight F60: Approx. 575g (without batteries) : Approx.

  • Page 39: Index

    Index AF-Assist Illuminator ...25, 36-37, 63-64 Flash shooting distance range ..29, 58 Portrait Program.....23, 46, 64 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure Flash sync mode......58-60 mode ........23, 42, 64 Flexible Program ......40, 64 Auto Exposure Lock......49 Focus Lock......20, 25, 38 Red-Eye Reduction ......59, 64 Autofocus .......20, 33, 36 Focus mode......20, 36-37 Red-Eye Reduction with...
  • Page 41 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN...

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