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  • Page 1 Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Preparation

    Nomenclature Focus mode selector Lens release button Built-in shoe AF-Assist Eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 56) Iliuminator/ Self-timer/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp Shutter release button P. 15 Flash sync mode button Aperture button P. Exposure compensation button...
  • Page 3 lever Finder Film cartridge confirmation window Mid-roll rewind button N60QD only: Data 1-----, r----5 w::s!::::;!~~"'-6 GIml) ADJUST SELECT • • • AE-L imprint LCD/buttons Date/time display 2. ' Year indicator MODE button available displays. SELECT button to be adjusted Month indicator Data imprint approx.

  • Page 4: Lcdniewfinder Displays

    LCDNiewfinder Dis la s .~, .~, .~, oooofo.o SLOW ~~~+ ,L'.L'~ Shutter speed Flexible program (page 40) Flash sync mode (page 59) Battery power (page 15) Self-timer (page 55) About LCD • high temperatures of 60°C (140°F) or it impossible to read (68°F) .
  • Page 5 1- - - Focus brackets (page 25) Focus indicator (page 25) Shutter speed Aperture 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering (page 48) 6. Flash ready-light (page 28) Exposure compensation mark (page 50) Electronic analog display (page 43)

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • 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 N60/N60QD's new Auto-Servo AF is so advanced that it can detect whether a subject is stationary or According to the detected information...
  • Page 7 Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two Using your camera correctly The Nikon N60/N60QD's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    "Flash Photography" introduces flash photography using the N60/N60QD's built- in Speed light and optional Speedlight in the situations in bright conditions. Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully to get the most out of your Nikon N60/N60QD.
  • Page 9 ---=...c:- DETAILED OPERATION ... 31-64 Lens Compatibility Film Focus Mode .... Focus Lock ..Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Vari-Program ..Exposure Metering System Auto Exposure Lock ... Exposure Compensation Imprinting Dateffime (for Self-Timer Operation ... Diopter Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap Two-Button Reset Flash Photography...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual Basic Operation Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens and set aperture Load film Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P.20-21 Set Exposure Mode Dial to Hold Camera and Focus Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Using Built-In Speedlight 14-15 P.16-17...
  • Page 11 Detailed Operation Notes on Batteries (P. 69) Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)-CPU Nikkor lens Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33) Film (P. 34)-Confirming an automatically set film speed Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/ ln case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at mid- roll 35)/Film advance mode Focus Mode (P.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION This section guides you through basic operations with the camera set to Settings are as follows Attached lens Focus mode Exposure mode Exposure metering Built-in Speedlight Automatically set when exposure mode is set to D-type AF Nikkor Autofocus (General-Purpose Progam) 3D Matrix...

  • Page 14: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power

    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power two CR1 23A or DL type lithium camera. (Other batteri be used.) Turn off the main switch and open the battery chamber cover. Insert batteries with the positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover •...
  • Page 15 Check points ~-------------------------------------------------------- ~ Keep the batteries out of children 's reach doctor immediately. 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. We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when traveling, since the batteries used may be difficult to obtain in some areas.

  • Page 16: Mount Lens And Set Aperture

    Mount Lens and Set Aperture Mount the lens to the camera body and set the lens' aperture to its minimum setting (largest f- number) for automatic operation. 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.
  • Page 17 IZl Check pOints ___________________________________________________ 0 Use D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. When attaching the When attaching/detaching the Detaching the lens .

  • Page 18: Load Film

    Load Film Use a DX-coded film. Film speed set automatically 5000). When the camera film is loaded and the camera back is closed ically advances to the first frame. Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back and insert film . •...
  • Page 19 1ZI Check points --------------------------------------------------------- Only OX-coded film can be used with this OX-coded film is Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter curtains with your finger or film Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel. When changing film Gently close the camera back until the lock release snaps closed.

  • Page 20: Set Focus Mode Selector To Af

    Set Focus Mode Selector to AF When the focus mode selector is set 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 Situations where autofocus may not work as expected:...
  • Page 21 Check points Do not attempt to rotate the mode set to AF. With the focus mode set at subject is out of focus. For details on focus lens' focus ring manually with the focus the shutter cannot be released when the mode, contrast example,...

  • Page 22: Set Exposure Mode Dial To

    Set Exposure Mode Dial to With the exposure mode set to 8 (General-Purpose camera will automatical ly control your exposure. Set th e exposure mode • • 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 •...
  • Page 23 Check pOints Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. 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. Symbol Exposure model Type of program...

  • Page 24: Hold Camera And Focus

    Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes. to appear viewfinder. Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support •...
  • Page 25 Check pOints Diopter adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through the viewfinder more clearly. To take a picture of a off-center subject, use focus lock (page 38). For N60QD only: Date photos/negatives (page 52). Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button •...

  • Page 26: Confirm Indications In Viewfinder And Release Shutter

    Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Confirm that. (focus indicator) appears in the release the and fully depressing the ease button Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button . • When " (ready-lig page 28/58.) •...
  • Page 27 Check points Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder. If any other indications appear, see page 70. When you reach the end of the film roll automatically. For mid-roll rewind, see page For self-timer operation Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll.

  • Page 28: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Using Built-In Speedlight (ready-light in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button, use the bu Speedlight. Press the Speed light lock-release button to release the Speed light. • As soon as the Speedlight is released it starts recharging Speedlight is ready to fire (when the camera's meter is on).
  • Page 29 Check points The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 15/49 (IS01 Using a CPU lens enables shooting. (For details, see page Be sure to remove (or Some zoom lenses have limitations using Speedlight and may cause vignetting.

  • Page 30: About Focus And Exposure

    Program, Auto-Multi Aperture-Priority Auto camera automatically sets the proper systems: Matrix Metering and Center-Weighted Metering. lenses, the N60/N60QD camera Depth of field is the zone of lens is focused. and, above all, aperture. larger apertures (smaller f- the film. Light...

  • Page 31: Detailed Operation

    DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions - including lens, film, focus, exposure and others.

  • Page 32: Lens Compatibility

    CAUTION: Nikkor lenses that cannot be attached to the N60/N60QD The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the body or lens may be • AF T eleconverter TC-16A • Non-AI lenses •...
  • Page 33 Types of CPU lenses Autofocus electronic Manual Lens D-type AF Nikkor AF-S, AF-I Nikkor ·0 AF-I Teleconverter "' " "' " Z Non-D-type AF Nikkor => (except AF Nikkor c..> for F3AF) AI-P Nikkor AI-S or AI type Nikkor, Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4...

  • Page 34: Film

    Film Confirming an automatically set film speed • To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded OX-coded film press the II! and buttons for more than 2 Reset", see page 57 .) Mid-roll rewind • To rewind film at mid-roll object.
  • Page 35 In case film does not start to rewi nd or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is very rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and LCD panel. In this case, turn off the main the main switch to rewind film Film advance mode •...

  • Page 36: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and causes. appear in the viewfinder. Auto-Servo AF: Camera automatically chooses Single Servo operation according to the subject directional information). 1. Single Servo AF: 2.
  • Page 37 The AF-Assist Illuminator is activated automatically and cannot be canceled is effective for lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm focus distance is 0.5 to 3m (1 .6 to 9.8 ft .). NOTE: Continuous use of AF-Assist Illuminator After continuous use of the AF-Assist protect firing tube.

  • Page 38: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture off-center subject. It is also effective in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button. •...

  • Page 39: Shooting In Each Exposure Mode

    Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode : General-Purpose Program Simplest exposu re mode with th is The camera automatically controls your exposure. Recommended for beg inner camera users. For available mode combinations. see page Set the exposure mode dial to •...
  • Page 40 Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode-continued P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls your exposure to achieve a correct any shooting situation. For more complex shooting use Flexible exposure compensation (page 50). For other available mode see page Set the exposure mode Confirm focus •...
  • Page 41 S: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed (30-1 /2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide a correct exposure. shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion a fast-moving subject; with slower speeds, you can create available mode combinations, see...
  • Page 42 Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode-continued A: Aperture- Priority Auto Enables you to set your desired aperture manually. The camera automatically selects a suitable shutter speed to give you a correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controll ing the depth of field, you can make the background and foreground sharper, or blur the...
  • Page 43 M: Manual Enables you to set both aperture manually. You can produce various creative effects exposure. Long Time allows shutter speeds sec. also possible For other available mode see page 64. Set the exposure mode dial to M and compose. •...
  • Page 44 Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode---i:ontinued Electronic analog display The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure (shutter speed and correct exposure. Long Time Exposure. Confirm focus indicator. in the viewfinder and shoot. • A Non-CPU lens works only with Manual exposure mode.

  • Page 45: Vari-Program

    Vari-Pro ram Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from five different programs designed for specific picture-taking situations. For other available mode combinations. see page 64. Shooting with Vari-Program Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program confirm focus indicator.
  • Page 46 Vari-Pro ram-continued Vari-Program selection ..:l.. Portrait Program Use this program whenever you are taking pictures of people. It uses a relatively large aperture (smaller f-number) and shallow depth of field to create a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. Recommended AF Nikkor 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures.
  • Page 47 Sport Program Use this program to freeze shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. Recommended AF Nikkor 300mm telephoto lenses • In "' . .; Sport Program focus detection continues as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed holding it you can perform continuous Night Scene Program Use this program in the evening or at night.

  • Page 48: Exposure Metering System

    Ex osure Meterin • The exposure metering system of this Metering. It automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual or function (page 49) is Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Matrix Metering provides segment Matrix Sensor. With D-type AF Nikkor lenses, 3D Matrix Metering automatically contrast and subject distance accurate exposure control.

  • Page 49: Auto Exposure Lock

    Auto Ex osure Lock • When using the auto exposure modes, you can control the exposure based on brightness of a specific area within the scene using Auto Exposure Lock function. The metering system automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering when this function is Center the main subject inside the viewfinder and zoom-in.

  • Page 50: Exposure Compensation

    Ex osure Com ensation • To modify exposure exposure compensation function. This can be has pronounced contrast film (where the latitude of modify exposure control from mode Vari-Program) Compensate exposure by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the compensation value appears. •...
  • Page 51 Compose picture and • To cancel exposure pressing the button to reset the compensation value to perform Two-Button Reset (page 57). (Turning the camera off does not cancel the exposure compensation function .) shoot. compensation, rotate the Command Dial while iii"...

  • Page 52: Imprinting Dateffime (For N60Qd Only)

    DatelTime You can imprint the fo llowing date information on your picture (in any exposure mode): Year/Month/Day, or Day/Month/Year. Imprinted date/time The illustration at right indicates the position of the imprinted date/time. It may be difficult to read against bright colors such as white or reddish hues.
  • Page 53 Adjusting date and time Press MODE button to select available displays. Press SELECT button to select date/time to be adjusted. CIJJfl) GImI) • Date adjustment cannot be performed with the To do you must select Day/ Month/Year displays. Press ADJUST button to set the correct number. Then press SELECT button until the number stops blinking.
  • Page 54 DatelTime-continued Taking pictures with imprinted date/time Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as Year/Month/Day Day/Hour/Minute No imprint • The data displayed on the data imprint LC picture. Select - - - - - - (no imprint) to cancel data impri nt. Compati ble film speeds for data imprinting are Fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture with the imprinted date/time.

  • Page 55: Self-Timer Operation

    Self-Timer 0 eration 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- timer. Press (self-timer) button and confirm appears on the LCD panel. •...

  • Page 56: Diopter Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap

    + 1.0 Nine optional eyepiece -5.0 +3.0 cap or optional eyepiece correction lens, down the eyepiece eyecup, make sure the" viewfinder until the The adjustable range of the correction lenses remove the eyepiece correction Nikon 10 JAPAN" stamp is lens.

  • Page 57: Two-Button Reset

    Two-Button Reset • Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original default settings. Press the 2 sec. • The following functions are reset to their original Flexible Program: Exposure Compensation: Canceled Flash sync mode: Self-timer: • See page 64 for the camera's default setting and available mode combinations. II! and •...

  • Page 58: Flash Photography

    Flash Photo Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash This camera is equipped with built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 15 (IS01 (IS01 ft.). Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject and background, and controls adequate flash output to create natural-looking flash photography (with CPU lens).

  • Page 59: Flash Sync Mode Features

    Flash sync mode features Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction sec. before the flash fires to reduce the effect in photos of people LSLOW : Slow Sync Normally, camera 's shutter speed is automatically set to 125 sec. with flash photography. But for shooting Slow Sync...

  • Page 60: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Using built-in Speedlight Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the Speed light lock-release button, and set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing button. • Speedlight starts to charge when it is released and viewfinder when Speedlight is fully charged •...

  • Page 61: Usable Lenses With Built-In Speedlight

    Confirm appears subject is within the flash shooting distance range (page 58) . • 'I in viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. This may indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again •...

  • Page 62: Usable Optional Speedlights

    • Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table. (The built-in Speedlight and optional Speedlight cannot be used together.) Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens attached. (Non-CPU lenses are not recommended .) ::s:: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash*1 Speedlight...
  • Page 63 Attach the optional Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 when a sync terminal is needed. • Use only Nikon Speed lights. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher). electric contact alignment or switch phase.

  • Page 64: 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). -§ -§ Auto-Servo Auto-Servo Auto-Servo Auto-Servo Auto-Servo Auto-Servo ..!: Auto-Servo AF ~'" Auto-Servo Continuous Servo AF Auto-Servo Can be set. ©...

  • Page 65: Miscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon N60/N60QO is a high- performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You'll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, as doing so will add to your picture taking pleasure.
  • Page 66 Filters _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nikon offers a range of filters including NC filter for lens protection, and Filter Soft 1,...

  • Page 67: Camera Care

    Camera Care WARNING • Cleaning camera body blower brush to with a soft, clean cloth. body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with and then dry with a dry cloth • Cleaning mirror and lens blower brush fingerprints or smudges lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.
  • Page 68 • To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak month. This will enable you to use the Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. store the...

  • Page 69: Notes On Batteries

    Notes on Batteries & WARNING • Use two CR123A or DL 123A lithium batteries two CR123A or DL 123A lithium batteries . • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions. •...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    E appears blinks appears blinks blink In certain cases due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the N60/ N60QO camera's microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh properly installed batteries. In each of these cases, it on again, or remove batteries and install them again.
  • Page 71 • blinks appears appears appears appears blinks blinks blinks blinks for 3 sec. after flash f,-,- E,-,- blink blink • Autofocus is not • Focus manually . possible. • In S mode, select faster shutter speed • In A • Overexposure smaller aperture possible.
  • Page 72 M: Manual Vari -Program (:I: Portrait, Night Scene) 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount Nikkor Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount' • With limitation; chart on Fixed level penta prism high-eyepoint type Clear Matte Screen II (with focus Approx.90%...
  • Page 73 Lens servo Focus lock Exposure metering Metering range Film speed setting Exposure meter Exposure compensation Auto exposure lock Shutter Shutter speeds Self-timer Sync contact Auto-Servo Camera automatically chooses Single Servo Continuous Servo status, i.e. stationary or information). Single Servo Once focused on a Continuous Servo AF: The moving subject...
  • Page 74 S ecificationS-continued Built-in Speedlight Flash control Flash sync mode Flash recommended indication Ready light Accessory shoe Film loading Film advance Frame counter Film rewind Activated by pressing Speedlight 15/49 (at 100, m/ft.); flash coverage: 28mm or speed range: ISO 800 (same range as optional Speed Controlled by TIL Sensor •...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    1/4 inch diameter N60: Approx. 148.5 96 x 69mm (5.9 N600D: Approx. 148.5 x 96 N60: Approx. 575g (20.3 oz.) N600D: Approx. 585g (20.6 oz.) to change without 10°C /14°F Approx. 38 (50) 16 (21 Approx.

  • Page 76: Index

    Index AF-Assist Illuminator ... 25,36-37,63-64 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode ....23, 42, Auto Exposure Lock Autofocus ....Auto-Multi Program ..Auto-Servo AF Built-in Speedlight... Center-Weighted Metering Close-Up Program Continuous Servo AF ...
  • Page 77 Portrait Program ..Red-Eye Reduction ..Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync ..Self-timer ..Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode ..22, 41,64 Single Servo AF ... Slow Sync flash Sport Program Standard flash Sync shutter speed 3D Matrix Metering ..
  • Page 80 (except for brief quotation in critical articles reviews), written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI CH IYODA-KU TOKYO 100-8331 this manual may be made without NIKON CORPORATION Nikon 3-CHOME, JAPAN Printed Japan K9F5000501...
  • Page 81 Please send products and other correspondence to: Nikon Inc. 19601 Hamilton A venue 90502 Torrance, HVB01-01 Please fold here. help understand our customers' participating on a regular basis. Bicycling Golf Physical FitnesslExercise Running/Jogging Snow Skiing Tennis CampinglHiking Fishing Hunting/Shooting Horseback...
  • Page 82 Mrs. First Name Street E-mail Address: Date purchase: Serial number: Model number Price paid (excluding sales tax): Please indicat. Nikon SLR accessories will be used with Nonnal lens Wide lens 5. 0 Telephoto lens Where was this product purchased? Received as a...

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