Nikon D60 Quick Start Manual

Exploring the
Nikon D60
T
his chapter covers the key components of the Nikon
D60. These are the features that are most readily acces-
sible because they are situated on the outside of the camera:
the buttons, knobs, switches, and dials.
If you are upgrading or switching from another dSLR, some of
this may be a review, but there are some new features that
you may or may not be aware of, so a quick read-through is a
good idea even if you are an experienced Nikon dSLR user.
For those who may be just beginning in the world of dSLRs,
this chapter is a great way to get acquainted with some of the
terms that are used in conjunction with your new camera.
So fasten your seatbelts, and get ready to explore the D60!
Key Components of the D60
If you've read the Quick Tour, you should be pretty familiar
with the basic buttons and switches that you need to do the
essential settings. In this section, you look at the camera from
all sides and break down the layout so that you know what
everything on the surface of the camera does.
This section doesn't cover the menus, only the exterior con-
trols. Although there are many features you can access with
just the push of a button, oftentimes you can change the
same setting inside of a menu option. Although the D60
doesn't have the same amount of buttons as some of its big-
ger siblings in the Nikon line, it does have quite a few of
them. Knowing exactly what these buttons do can save you
loads of time and help you get the shot.
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C H A P T E R
In This Chapter
Key components
of the D60
Viewfinder display
Shooting info display