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Nomenclature

AF-AssistIlluminator/Self-ti
mer/
Red-EyeReductionlamp
Flash lock-releasebutton P. 28 PP.36, 55, 59

F oc u s mo de s elec t orP . 20
M a i n s w i t c hP . 1 4

Lens releasebutton
P. 17
Self-timer button
P.55 Shutter release
button P . 15
Camerastrap
eyelet
Flashsyncmode
buttonP. 60
Exposure mode dial
P. 22
AperturebuttonP.43

Built-in ht P . 28 Exposure
compensation
buttonP. 50

P.4

Eyepiececap DK-5
(page56)

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 stment lever P. 56 AE-L(autoexposureI buttonP. 49

ece P. 56

C ommand D i al P . 41
Rubb e re yec up P . 56
DataimprintLCD
panel/buttons
Film cartridge (N60QDonly)P.52
confirmationwindow
P.19

Batterychamber
Camera back lock coverlock release
r ele a seP. 18 P.14

Mid-roll rewind button P. 34 Tripod socket

N 6 0 Q Do n l y :DataimprintLCD/buttons
1. Date/timedisplay LCD
1
r PRINT
5 2 . ' : Ye a r i n d i c a tor
3. MODE button: Push to select one of five
2 availabledisplays.
4. SELECTbutton: Push to select date/time
to be adjusted.
SELECTADJUST
5. M : Mo n th i n d i cator
6 . r: D a ta i m pri nti ndi cator:B l i nks
approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.
7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.
LCDAlievufi
nderDisplays

HHH
4
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5 9

1. Shutterspeed 6. Aperture
2. Flexibleprogram(page40) 7. Exposurecompensation(page50)
3. Flashsync mode (page59) 8. Framecounter/exposure
4. Batterypower (page 15) compensation value(page19, 50)
5. Self-timer(page55) 9 . F i l m( p a g e1 9 )

AboutLCD
. At hightemperatures of 60'C (140'F)or above,the displayturnsblack,making
it impossibleto read. lt returnsto normalwhen the temperaturedrops to 20'C
(68"F).
. At temperaturesbelow freezing,the LCD's responsetime slows;when the
temperaturerises,it returnsto normal.
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1. Focusbrackets(page25) 5. 12mm-dia.referencecirclefor
2. Focusindicator(page25) Center-WeightedMetering(page48)
3. Shutterspeed 6. Flashready-light(page28)
4. Aperture 7. Exposurecompensationmark
(page50)
8. Electronicanalogdisplay(page43)
1. Focusbrackets(page25) 5. 12mm-dia.referencecirclefor
2. Focusindicator(page25) Center-Weighted Metering(pagea8)
3. Shutterspeed (page28)
6. Flashready-light
4. Aperture 7. Exposurecompensation mark
(page50)
8. Electronic
analogdisplay(page43)

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 t t' t't'

Introduction
Thankyou for purchasingthe Nikon N60/N60QDcamera.we are sure that
you will enjoyusingthis cameraand that it will make photographya bigger
part of your life.
Get to know your N60/N60QDcamera,but beforeusing it, be sure to read
this manualthoroughly.Also,we recommendthat you keepthis manual
hand y.

Main featuresof the N60/N60QD:

. SLR camerawith built-inSpeedlightmakestakingpictureseasyand
enjoyable,evenfor the most inexperienced beginner.
. The individualexposuremodesare displayedon the exposuremode
dial for one-touchchangeof modesand quick set-upfor advanced
picture-taking.
o The N60/N60QD'snew Auto-ServoAF is so advancedthat it can detect
whethera subjectis stationaryor moving,and also detectsdirection.
Accordingto the detectedinformation,it automaticallychoosesto lock
focusor activatefocustracking-eitherway, you'reassured
autofocusingthat works fast, accurately,and easily.

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Take trial shots
Take trial shots beforeshootingat impoftantoccasionslike wedding or
graduations.

Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly

Nikonrecommendsthat you haveyour cameraservicedby an authorized
dealeror servicecenter at leastonce everytwo years.

Usingyour cameracorrectly
The NikonN60/N60QD'sperformancehas been optimizedfor use with
Nikon brand accessories.Accessoriesmade by other manufacturersmay
not meet Nikon'scriteriafor specifications,
and nonconforming
accessoriescould damagethe N60/N60QD'scomponents.Nikoncannot
guaranteethe N60/N60QD'sperformancewhen it is used with otherthan
Nikonbrandaccessories.

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Contents
The "Basicoperation"sectionintroducesbattery,lens,film, focusing,exposure
and shootingin basic steps for easy picture-takingeven for sLR camera
beginners.
"Detailedoperation"explainseach function,from lens to exposure,in detail,in
approximatelythe same order as the steps in the "Basic operation"section.
After becomingfamiliarwith basic shooting,referto the detailedexplanationof
each operation/function to step up to advancedshootingthat requiresmore
advancedtechniques.
"FlashPhotography" introducesflashphotographyusingthe N60/N60eD'sbuilt-
in Speedlightand optionalSpeedlightin the dark,as well as otherflash-shooting
situationsin brightconditions.
Pleasereadthis manualthoroughlyand carefullyto get the most out of your
Nikon N60/N60QD.

PR EPARATION rrrrrrr.,. rrr. r,, r. rrrrr. r' rrrrrr.. r,. r' r. r*. ....2-1 1

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1. In sta llB at t er iesand C h e c kB a tte ryPo w e r...... .........14-1b
2 . M o u n tL e n sa n d S e t A p e r t u r e. . . . . . . . . . . . ......j6-17
. . . . . . . . . . . .8. -. .1I1
4. Se t Fo c usM ode S ele c to to r AF .. ...,.....,...20-21
5. Se t Ex pos ur eM ode D i a lto tr............ ......22-23
6. H o l dCam er aand F oc u s ...... .....24-Zs
7. confirm Indicationsin viewfinderand Releaseshutter...........26-27
B . U s i n gB u i l t - l nS p e e d l i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........28-29
A b o u tFoc usand E x pos u re ........ .........90
DETAILED OPERATION ..r.r...rrr............31-64
L e n sC o m p a t i b i l i t y . . . .......32-33
Fi1m......... ........34-35
F o cu sMo de ...36-37
F o c u sL o c k . . . . . . . . ..................38
S h o o t i n gi n E a c hE x p o s u r e Mode....... ...........39-44
V a r i - P r o g r a.m......... ........45-47
Exp o su reMet er ingS y s t em .................48
A u t oE x p o s u r L eock ............49
ExposureCompensation 50-51
lm p ri n ti n gD at e/ T im e ( f orN 6 0 QDo n l y ) ..........52-54
S e l f - T i m eOr p e r a t i o .n. . . . . . . . . . . . ..............55
D i o p t eA r d j u s t m e n t / E y e p i eCcaep. . . . . . . . . .............56
Two-Button Reset.... ............57
F l a s hP h o t o g r a p h. .y. . . . . . . . . . .............58-63
Bu i l t-i nS peedlight and Ma tri xBa l a n c e dF i l l -F l a s h ........58
Fl a shsh oot ingdis t anc era n g e .......58
Fl a shsync m odef eat u re s ..............59
U s i n gb u i l t - i S
n peedlight.............. ............60-61
U s a b l el e n s e sw i t h b u i l t - i nS p e e d l i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . ................61
U s a b l eO p t i o n aSl p e e d l i g h t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............62-63
A v a i l a b lM
e o d eC o m b i n a t i o n s . . . . . . . . . ....64

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AboutThisManual
I Basic0peration

Install batteriesand check

battery power P . 1 4 - 15

Mount lens and set aperture P. 16-17

P .1 8 - 1 9

Set Focus Mode Selectorto AF P.20-21

Set ExposureMode Dial to ltf

Hold Cameraand Focus P.24-25

Confirmlndicationsin Viewfinder
and ReleaseShutter P.26-27
 Detailed
0 P31 sg

Notes on Batteries(P. 69)

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Lens CompatibilityChart (P. 32-33)-CPU Nikkorlens (P.32-33)/

Non-CPUlens(P.32-33)

Film {P.34}-Confirming an automaticallyset film speed (P.34y

Mid-rollrewind(P.3a)/lncase film does not start rewindor film rewindstops at mid-
roll (P.35)/Filmadvancemode (P. 35)

Focus Mode {P. 36-37)-Autofocus tP. 36)/AF-Assistllluminator(P. 36y

M a n u a l f o c u (sP .3 7 )
Focus Lock (P. 38)

' Shootingin Each ExposureMode (P. 39-44)-ft1: GeneralPurpose(P.39)/P:

: Auto-Multi(P.40)/S:Shutter-PriorityAuto p. a1)/A:Aperture-PriorityAuto {P.42)/
, M: Manual(P, 43-44);Vari-Program(P. 45-47)*?: Portrait(P. 46)/E: Landscape
, (P.aG)/{?: Close-Up(P.a6)/t:
46\/ft: Close-Up (P. a7)/R:
46)/e<:Sport {P. 47j/1.4:
NightScene
$cene (P.47);
(P.47);Exposure
Exposure Metering
Metering
System (P. a8)-Matri#3D Matrix (P. 48)/Center-Weighted {P. a8};Auto Exposure Lock
P. ag); ExposureCompensation(P. 50-51)

lmprinting Date/Time(P.52-54\ Self-TimerOperation(P. 55);

Diopter AdjustmenV Eyepiece Cap {P. 56h Two-Button Reset {P. 57)

Flash Photography(P. 58-63)-8uilt-in Speedlightand MatrixBalancedFill-Flash

(P.S8)/Flashshootingdistancerange(P. S8)/Flashsync mode features(P. 59)/
Usingbuilt-inSpeedlight(P.60-61)/Usablelenseswith built-inSpeedlight(P.61)/
UsableOptionalSpeedlights (P.62)
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Settingsare as follows:
Attached lens D-type AF Nikkor
Focus mode Autofocus
Exposuremode ii (General-Purpose
Progam)
Exposuremetering 3D Matrix Metering*
Built-inSpeedlight Normal sync*
"Automaticallyset when exposuremode is set to ff.

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 InstallBatteries
andCheckBatteryPower

1 U s et wo CR123Ao r D L 1 2 3 A -
type lithiumbatterieswith this
camera.(Otherbatteriescannot
be used.)

1,1Turn off the main switch and open the battery

chamber cover.

lnsertbatterieswith the "@" and "Q" ends

1,2positionedas marked inside the battery chamber
cover,then firmly close the battery chamber cover.

of *; and -r polesmay causedamageto the

o Incorrectpositioning
camera.
 points
Z Gheck z
o
! Keep the batteriesout of children'sreach.lf swallowed,contact a E
tr
doctor immediately.(For"Notes on Batteries",see page 69.) ut
o.
n When replacingbatteries,be sure to turn the main switch off and o
replaceboth batteriesat the same time. Always use fresh batteriesof o
o
the same brand.
n We recommendthat you take spare batterieswith you, especiallywhen
o
traveling,since the batteriesused may be difficultto obtain in some
areas.

on the main switch and confirm battery power

1,3Turn
with the ea indication.

o Shutterspeed and apertureindicationsin the LCD paneland viewfinder

automaticallyturn off 5 sec. afterturningthe main switch on and camera
is left unused.
o Battey power
!--a appears: Sufficientbattery power.
,|: appears: Batteriesare nearingexhaustion.Have a fresh set ready.
.: blinks: Batteriesare exhausted.Replacebatteries.(No indication
appearsin the viewfinderand shutterlocks.)

Lightly press the shutter release button to activate

1,4the exposure meter.

. Lightlypressingthe shutter releasebutton reactivatesthe exposuremeter

and shutterspeed and apertureindicationsin the LCD paneland
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viewfinder.The indicationsautomaticallyturn off 5 sec. afteryou remove
your fingerfrom the shutterreleasebutton.
 MountLensandSetAperture
Mountthe lensto the camera
body and set the lens' aperture
to its minimumsetting(largestf-
number)for automatic
operation.

2,1Turn the main switch off and mount lens to the

camera body.

o Positionlens in the camera'sbayonetmount so that the mountingindexes

on lens and camerabody are aligned,then twist lens counterclockwise
until it locks into place.(Be sure not to touch the lens releasebutton.)
. When the lens is not attachedor when a non-CPUlens is attachedand
the main switch is turned on, F- - blinksin the LCD paneland viewfinder
and the shuttercannot be released.(r- - does not blink and shuttercan be
releasedwhen the exposuremode is set to manual.)

2,2Set the lens' apertureto its minimum and lock.

. When the lens is not set to its minimumaperturesettingand the main

switch is turned on, ri:l blinks in the LCD paneland viewfinderand the
shuttercannot be released.
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! Use D-typeAF Nikkor lensto utilizeall the functionsof this camera.
(Seepage 32tor Lens Compatibility.)
! Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the
lens.
! When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens releasebutton.
n When attaching/detaching the lens,make sure to avoid direct sunlight.

Detachingthe lens.

. Pushand hold the lens releasebutton.then turn the lens clockwise.

Whencamerais lett unattended

withoutlens
When you leavethe camera unattended
without a lens attached, be sure to attach
the suppliedbody cap, or optionalbody
cap BF-1A.(BF-1body cap cannot be
used.)

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 LoadFilm
Use a DX-codedfilm. Film speed
is set automatically(lSO25-
5000).
ISO (film
When the camerais turned on, speed)
film is loaded and the camera
back is closed,the film automat- DX mark
icallyadvancesto the first frame.

3,1Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back

and insert film.

o Insertfrom the bottom of the film cartridge.

3,2Pull film leaderout to red index mark.

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. Do not insertthe film leaderbeyondthe red index mark.

. Hold the film cartridgeand ensurefilm is properlypositionedwith no
slack.
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I Only DX-codedfilm can be used with this camera.Whenfilm otherthan tr
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DX-codedfilm is inserted,O blinksand f appearson the LCD panel. o.
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n Shuttercuftainsare verythin. Make sure not to touch the shutter o
curtainswith your fingeror film leader. a
I Filmload can be confirmedon the LCD panel. o
tr Whenchangingfilm outdoors,avoiddirectsunlight.

3,3Gentlyclose the camera back until the lock release

snaps closed. Film automaticallyadvancesto first
frame.

o W h e n O a n d i a p p e a r o n t h e L C D p a n e l , t h e f i l m h a s a d v a n c e d t o t h e f i r s tl
frame.
o When ir r and Q blink on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.
Open the camera back again and reload film.
. Film is automaticallyrewound when the film reaches the end of the roll.
(See page 27.)
. N u m b e r o f a v a i l a b l ee x p o s u r e s o f t h e f i l m r o l l c a n b e c h e c k e d t h r o u g h t h e
film cartridge confirmation window.

N0TE:Loading/removing
film
Shuttercurtainsare very thin. Make sure
not to touchthe shuttercurtainswith
your fingeror film leader.

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 SetFocus
ModeSelector
to AF
When the focus mode selector
is set to AF (autofocus),the
camerafocusesautomatically.

4,1Set the focus mode selectorto AF (autofocus).

. Make sure to turn the focus mode selectoruntil it clicks into position.
o To focus, lightlypressthe shutterreleasebutton. (Seepage 24.)

where autofocus may not work as

4,2Situations
expected:
. Autofocusmay not work as expectedin the followingsituations.In such
situations,focus on a differentsubject locatedat the same distance,use
focus lock (page38)then recompose.
. When you are unableto performfocus lock, set the focus mode selector
to M (manual)and focus manuallyusing the clear matte field.

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o
F

n Do not attemptto rotatethe lens'focusring manuallywith the focus tr

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mode set to AF. o.
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n With the focus mode set at AF, the shuttercannot be releasedwhen the I
subjectis out of focus. For detailson focus mode,see page 36. o
@

Low contrast scenes

For example,wherethe subjectis
wearingthe same color clothingas a
wall or other background.

Patterned subject or scene

For example,buildingwindows.

Scenes with the subject located at

different distance within the focus
brackets
For example,when shootingan animal
insidea cage or a personin a forest.

Scenes in which there is pro-

nounced difference in brightness
within the focus brackets
For example,whenthe sun is in the
backgroundand your main subjectis
in shadow.

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 SetExposure
ModeDialto tf
With the exposuremode set to ff
(General-Purpose Program),the
camerawill automaticallycontrol
your exposure.

5,1Set the exposure mode dial to tf .

o shutter speed and apertureappearin the LCD paneland vieMinderwhen

shutterreleasebutton is lightlypressed.

5,2About exposure mode and type of program

Symbol Exposure mode/ Characteristics/shooting situations
Type of program
General-Purpose The easiestexposure mode for general
a Program shooting.Suitablefor portraitsand other
generalpictures,or when you want to take
P.39 picturesfirst-hand.
Auto-Multi Cameracontrolsexposureautomatically,
P Program while allowingyou to make other settings,
P.40 such as FlexibleProgramor exposure
compensation.
You set your desiredshutterspeed, and the
Shutter-Priority cameraselectsthe correct aperture.You can
S Auto "stop" the motion of a movingsubjectwith a
P.41 fast shutterspeed or create blur with a
slower speed.
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I Ten exposuremodes are availablewith this camera.Fivetypes of Vari- tr
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Programsenableyou to easilychooseproperexposurecontrolsin o.
variousshootingsituations.
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See step 5.2for the summaryof each exposuremode and each v,
referencepagefor the operatinginstructionsand details. E

Symbol Exposure mode/ Characteristics/shooting situations

Type of program
You set the desiredaperture,and based on
Aperture-Priority that, the cameraselectsthe correctshutter
A Auto speed. Lets you determinethe depth of the
P.42 in-focusarea;nearand far subjectscan be
sharplyfocusedor the backgroundcan be
blurred.
Shutterspeed and apertureare set
M Manual manually.Suitedto situationswhereit is
P.43-44 difficultto attainyour desiredeffectwith
other exposuremodes.
Use this programto take portraits.With a
z PodraitProgram shallowdepthof field(in-focusarea),it
P.46 createsa blurredbackqroundto accentuate
your mainsubject.
Landscape Use this programto take picturesof distant
n Program scenes.With a deep depthof field,the
r. +o overalllandscapewill be sharplyfocused.
E
(d Use this programto take up-closepictures.
$ Close-UpProgram With a shallowdepth of field,your close-
o P.46 ups will be takenwith an artisticallv
blurred
TL background.
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Use this programto take sports pictures.

3, Sport Program Usinga fast shutterspeed,it freezesthe
P.47 motion of fast-movingsubjectsto create
excitingactionphotos.
Usethis programin the eveningor at night.
NightScene Evena very dark subjectwill be exposedso
1..!HProgram it capturesthe beautyof all the light
P.47 availablein your nightscene.

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 HoldGamera
andFocus
Lightlypressingthe shutter
releasebutton automatically
focusesthe cameraon the
subject and when the subject is
in focus, causesO to appear in
the viewfinder.

0,1Hold the camera properly.

o Keepyour elbow proppedagainstyour body for support.

. Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.
. Graspthe camerahandgripwith your right hand and use your left hand to
cradlethe camera(or lens).

Gamera
shakeandshutterspeed
Preventingcamerashake is crucialwhen taking photographs.In general,
you should set the shutter speed faster than '1lfocal length of your lens'
sec. (Example:when usinga 50mm lens,set the shutterspeedfaster
than 1/50 sec.)Use of a tripod is recommendedfor shootingat slower
shutter speeds.

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Gomposing
frame
The frame coverageof the finder of this camera is approximately90% of
the actual exposed frame on the film. Therefore,the actual exposed
frame is somewhat largerthan the image you see through the vievyfinder.
Note that the edges of a negativefilm are partiallycropped by most labs.
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r Diopteradjustment(page56) is availableto enableyou to see through tr
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the viewfindermore clearly. o.
n To take a pictureof a off-centersubject,use focus lock (page3g). o
tr For N60QDonly:Dateor time can be imprintedon your I
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photos/negatives(page52). @

Compose frame and focus by lightly pressingthe

6,2shutter releasebutton.

. center the focus bracketson your subjectand lighilypressthe shutter

releasebutton.The camerafocusesautomaticallyand focus indicatoro
appearsor blinks.
O appears:Subjectis in focus.Automatically tracksmovingsubject.
O blinks: Unableto focus with autofocus.
when the subjectis dark, the camera'sAF-Assistllluminatoris activated
to achievecorrectfocus. For detailson focusing,see page 36.
'To take a pictureof a subjectoutsidethe focus brackets,use focus lock
(page38).
o In situationswhere autofocusmay not work as expected,see page 20.

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 Confirm
Indications
inUiewfinder
and
Release
Shutter
Confirmthat O (focusindicator)
appearsin the viewfinder,then
releasethe shutterby slowly
and fullydepressingthe shutter
releasebutton.

7,1Confirm indicationsin the viewfinderwhile lightly

pressingthe shutter releasebutton.

o Whent (ready-light indication)

blinks,use the built-inSpeedtight.
(See
page 2Bl58.)
o lf a warningindicationappearsin the viewfinder,
see page 70.

Confirmfocus indicatorO appearswithout blinking

and slowly depress the shutter releasebutton.

. Aftershutteris released,the film automaticallvadvancesto the next frame

and the next shot can be taken.
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oF,
! Focus,shutterspeed and aperturecan be confirmedin the viewfinder.
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lf any other indicationsappear,see page 70. o.
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n When you reachthe end of the film roll,the film startsto rewind o
automatically. o
n For mid-rollrewind,see page 34. o
! For self-timeroperation,see page 55.

Film starts to rewind automaticallywhen film reaches

7,3the end of the roll.

. When you reachthe end of the film roll,the film startsto rewind
automatically.O appearsin the LCD panelduringfilm rewindand the
frame countercounts backwardsuntil rewindis complete.Picturestaken
on framesbeyondthe indicatednumberof the exposuresfor the film roll
may be discardeddue to developmentprocedures.

Confirm film is completely rewound,then removefilm

7,4cartridge.

. Film is completelyrewoundwhen the frame countershows "E" and O

blinks.Open the cameraback away from sunlightand removethe film
cartridgeby tiltingit to one side. lf the shutterreleasebutton is depressed
when rewoundfilm is still in the cameraback, "O" blinks.Removefilm
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cartridge.
 Using
Built-ln
Speedlight
lf t (ready-light
indication)blinks
in the viewfinderwhen you
lightlypressthe shutterrelease
button,use the built-in
Speedlight.

Press the Speedlight lock-releasebutton to release

8,1the Speedlight.

. As soon as the Speedlightis releasedit startsrecharging,and when the

Speedlightis readyto fire t appearswithout blinkingin the viewfinder
(whenthe camera'smeter is on).
. To close the Speedlight,press gently until it clicks shut. fl-o conserve
power,keep the Speedlightclosed when it is not in use.)

MatrixBalanced
Fill-Flash
MatrixBalancedFill-Flashenablesproperevaluationof exposurefor the
main subjectand background,and ensuresadequateflash output. (For
details,see page 58.)

ll0TE:Gontinuous
useof built-inSpeedlight
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
agarn.
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o
F
n The built-inSpeedlightoffers an angle of coverageof 28mm lens with a G
guide numberof 15/49 (1SO100, UJ
m/ft.). o.
I Usinga CPU lens enablesto perform Matrix BalancedFill-Flash o
shooting.(Fordetails,see page 58.) 9
o
n Be sure to remove(or store)the lens hood beforeflash shooting. o
n Some zoom lenseshave limitationsusing Speedlightand may cause
vignetting.(Fordetails,see page 61.)

Confirm t in vievyfinder,then compose, focus and

8,2take the picture.

. t blinksin the vieMinderapprox.3 sec. afterfull flash output. lf this

happens,underexposuremay have occurred.Checkthe flash shooting
distancerange(page58)and shoot again.
. NormalSync flash mode is introducedin this section.Flashwith Red-Eye
Reduction,which reduces the "red-eye" effect with a person or animal,
and Slow Sync flash,which bringsout the backgrounddetails,are also
available.For details,see page 59.
o With dark subjects(within0.5m to 3m or 1.6 to 9.8 ft.),the camera'sAF-
Assist llluminator(page 36) is automaticallyactivatedto guide autofocus.

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 oulFocusan ure
Focus,exposureand meteringsystemare importantfactorsfor taking pictures.
of each factor helpsyou widen your photographic
Knowingthe characteristics
expression.

Focus and depth of field

When focusing,depth of field should be considered.Depth of field is the zone of
sharpestfocus in front of and behindthe subjecton which the lens is focused.lt
variesaccordingto shootingdistance,focal lengthand, above all, aperture.
Smallerapertures(largerf-numbers)will producea deeperdepth of field where
the backgroundand foregroundbecomesharper;largerapedures(smallerf-
numbers)will producea shallowerdepth of field wherethe backgroundbecomes
blurred'
ffit[#',
Exposure
Lightfrom the subjectpassesthroughthe lensand is sensedby the film. Light
reachingthe film is controlledby the shutterspeed and aperture.The proper
combinationof shutterspeed and aperturefor subjectbrightnessand film
sensitivityresultsin the correctexposure.
The N60/N60QD'sGeneral-Purpose Program,Auto-MultiProgramand Vari-
Programautomaticallycontrolshutterspeed and aperture.In Shutter-Priority
Auto exposuremode, you can manuallyset shutterspeed and the camera
automaticallysets the properaperture.In Aperture-PriorityAuto exposuremode,
you can manuallyset apertureand the cameraautomaticallysets the proper
shutterspeed. In Manualexposuremode, you manuallyset both shutterspeed
and apefture.
'1,.,Metering System
As the propercombinationof shutterspeed and aperturefor correctexposureis
determinedaccordingto subjectbrightnessand film sensitivity,measuring
subjectbrightnessis very important.
In general,brightnessinsidethe viewfinderis not uniform.The N60/N60QD
providestwo meteringsystems:Matrix Meteringand Center-WeightedMetering.
With MatrixMetering,data on scene brightnessis detectedby the six-segment
Matrixsensor.With Center-WeightedMetering,most of the meter'ssensitivityis
concentratedon the 12mm-diametercentercircle in the viewfinder.
(WithD-typeAF Nikkorlenses,the N60/N60QDcameraperforms3D Matrix
Metering.See page48.)

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OPERATION
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This sectionfeaturesdetaileddescriptionsof
all camerafunctions- includinglens,film,
focus,exposureand others.

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LensCompatibility
Use a CPU lens(exceptlX-Nikkor)with this camera.D-typeAF lenses
giveyou accessto all availablefunctions.

of CPUlens
CPUcontacts D-typeAFNikkor

When a non-CPUlensis attached

. Usableexposuremodesare limited.
A non-CPUlenscan be usedonly when the exposuremode is set to M
(manual).(Shuttercannotbe releasedwith othermodes.)Witha non-CPU
lens,the exposuremeter cannot be activatedand the aperturecannot be set
usingthe aperturebuttonand CommandDial.F- - appearsin placeof the
apertureindicationin the LCD paneland viewfinder;seVconfirmaperture
usingthe lens'aperturering.

Nikkorlensesthat cannotbeattachedto the N60/N60QD

CAUTI0N:
The followingNikkorlensescannot be attachedto the N60/N60QD(camera
body or lens may be damaged):
. AF TeleconverterTC-16A
. Non-Allenses
r 400mm f/4.5 and 600mm f/5.6 with FocusingUnit AU-1
. Fisheye6mm f/5.6 and FisheyeOP 1Ommf/5.6
. ED 180-600mmf/8 (No. 174166or smaller)
. ED 360-1200mmf/1 1 (No. 174087or smaller)
.200-600mmf/9.5 (No.300490or smaller)
.80mm t/2.8,2OOmm f/3.5 and TC-16Teleconverterfor F3AF
. PC 28mm f/4 (No.180900or smaller)
. PC 35mm f/2.8 (No.906200or smaller)
. Reflex1000mmf/11 (No.1423611o143000)
. Reflex2000mmf/1 1 (No.200310or smaller)
. Medical-Nikkor200mm f/5.6 (can be used in combinationwith Sync
TerminalAdapterAS-15.)

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Mode Focusmode Exposuremode Meteringsystem
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*1 Meteringsystemautomatically switchesto Center-WeightedMeteringwhentheexposuremodeis
set to M or whenyou usetheAutoExposure Lockfunction.
*2 lX-Nikkor lensescannotbeattached.
*3 Thecamera'sexplsuremeteringandflashcontrolsystemdonot workproperlywhenshifting
and/ortiltingthelens,0r whenusingan aperlureotherthanthemaximumaperture.
*4 Withoutshiftingand/ortiltingthelens.
*5 Withmaximumeffectiveaperlureof f/5.6 or faster.
*6 Withmaximumapertureof f/5.6 or faster.
*7 Somelensescannotbeattached.
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analogdisplaycannotbe used.
.9 Withoutshifting.
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 Confirmingan automaticallyset film speed

. To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded DX-coded film,
press the E and S buttons simultaneously.Note that pressingthe E and @
buttons for more than 2 sec. resets some of the functions. (For "Two-Button
Reset",see page 57.)

Mid-roll rewind

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

object. When film is completely rewound, E appears and O blinks in the LCD
panel. Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge.

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In casefilm does not startto rewindor film rewindstops at mid-roll

. When batterypower is very low, or in low temperatures,film may not start

rewindingor film rewindmay stop at mid-roll,and O and f rr will blinkin the
LCD panel.In this case,turn off the main switch,changebatteries,then turn on
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. Filmadvancemode is normallyset to single-frameshooting,wherethe film is

advancedone frame afteryou releasethe shutter.SelectingSport Program
automaticallyswitchesthe film advancemode to continuousshooting.where
the shutteris continuouslyreleasedand the film continuesto advance(approx.
1 frame/sec.)for as long as the shutterreleasebutton remainsdepressed.

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Mode
Autofocus

. With the focus mode selectorset to AF, lightlypressingthe shutterrelease

button automaticallyfocusesthe cameraon the subjectand causesO to
appearin the viewfinder.
Auto-Servo AF:
CameraautomaticallychoosesSingleServoAF or ContinuousServoAF
operationaccordingto the subjectstatus,i.e.stationaryor moving(including
directionalinformation).
1. SingleServoAF: Oncefocusedon a subject,focus is locked.
2. ContinuousServo AF: The cameracontinuouslyfocuseson a moving
subject.
. WhenSport Programis selected,the cameraautomaticallyswitchesto
ContinuousServoAF and the cameracontinuously focuseson the subject.
. In eithercase,the shutterwill not be releaseduntilthe subjectis in focus and O
appearsin the viewfinder.

AF-Assist llluminator

0 . 5t o 3 m

o The AF-Assistllluminatorprovidesthe necessaryilluminationto focus on dark

subjects.The cameraactivatesthe AF-Assistllluminatorin the following
conditions:
1. When a AF Nikkor lens is attached,the focus mode is set to AF, and the
sublect is dark.
2. When exposuremode is not set to Landscapeor Sport Program.

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 The AF-Assist llluminator is activated automatically and cannot be canceled. lt
is effective for lenses with a focal length o'f 24mm to 200mm, and the effective
focus distance is 0.5 to 3m (1.6 to 9.8 ft.).

N0TE:Gontinuous
useof AF-Assistllluminator
After continuoususe of the AF-Assistllluminator,it may stop emittinglight to
protectthe firingtube. Wait for a while beforeusingthe llluminatoragain.

AF-Assist
llluminator
with optionalSpeedlight (5
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TTLAuto Flashis selected,the AF-Assistllluminator

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o Set the focus mode selectorto M. Look throughthe viewfinderand rotatethe

lensfocusingring untilthe imageappearssharpon the clearmattefield in the
viewfinder.The shuttercan be releasedwhetheror not the subjectis in focus,
and O does not appearin the viewfinder.
Use Manualfocus in situationswhere autofocusmay not work as expected
(page20) or lens other than AF Nikkor(page32) is attached.

Electronic
Rangef
inder
Lightlypressingthe shutterreleasebutton and rotatingthe lensfocusingring
activatesthe ElectronicRangefinderto indicatethe focus status in the
viewfinder.When the subjectis in focus, O appearsin the viewfinder.In
manualfocus, shuttercan be releasedanytime.The ElectronicRangefinder
works with most Nikkorlenses(includingAF Nikkorswhen operated
manually)havinga maximumapertureof f/5.6 or faster.
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Focus
Lock
FocusLock provesusefulin autofocusshootingwhen you want to
captureoff-centersubject.lt is also effectivein situationswhere
autofocusmay not work as expected(page20).

Positionthe focus brackets on the subject and lightly

press the shutter releasebutton.

. a appearswhen the subjectis in focus. The focus remainslockedas long

as the shutterreleasebutton is lightlypressed.
. Focus Lock cannot be used when the exposuremode is set to Sport
Program.
. When you want to lock focus on a stationarysubjectthat has been
movingand trackedwith ContinuousServoAF (changedto SingleServo
AF from ContinuousServoAF),removeyour fingerfrom the shutter
releasebutton once and focus again.

2 Confirm focus indicator O then (while keeping shutter

releasebutton lightly pressed)recomposeand shoot.

. Afteryou have lockedthe focus, do not changethe camera-to-subject

distance.lf you keep the shutterreleasebutton lightlypressedafter
releasingthe shutter,the shuttercan be releasedrepeatedlywith the
samefocusing.
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Shooting
in EachExposure
Mode
ff : General-PurposeProgram
Simplestexposuremode with this camera.
The cameraautomaticallycontrolsyour
exposure.Recommendedfor beginner
SLR camerausers.
For availablemode combinations.see
page64.
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FlexibleProgram,Exposurecompensationand Slow Sync flash cannot be

used.

r, Confirm focus indicator o and shoot.

rf o When the subjectis too dark or too bright,one of the followingwarning
indications will appearin the viewfinderor LCD panel.
. i-i i: Use ND filter.
. L x: Use Speedlight.

betweenffi (General-Purpose
Ditference Program)andP (Auto-Multi
Program)
Althoughexposurecontrolsare the same,with Auto-MultiProgram,you
can selectfunctionssuch as FlexibleProgram(page40), exposure
compensation (page50) or Slow Sync (page59)flashfor moreflexible
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Shootingin EachExposure
Mode-continue
P: Auto-Multi Program
The cameraautomaticallycontrolsyour
exposureto achievea correct exposurein
any shootingsituation.For more complex
shooting,use FlexibleProgram(below)or
exposurecompensation(page50).
For otheravailablemode combinations.
see page 64.

Set the exposure mode dial to P.

2 Confirmfocus indicatoro and shoot.

. When the subjectis too dark or bright,one of the followingwarning
indicationswill appearin the viewfinderor LCD panel .
. li i: Use ND filter.
. L,r: Use Speedlight.

N0TE:FlexibleProgram
In Auto-MultiProgram,by rotatingtl
CommandDialyou can changethe
combinationof shutterspeed and I
aperturewhile maintaininga correct
exposure.With this function,you ca
shoot in Auto-MultiProgramas thou
shootingin Shutter-Priority
Auto or
Auto. E appearsin the LCD panelwhen the Flexible
Aperture-Priority
Programis used.To cancelthe FlexibleProgram,resetthe shutter
speed-aperture combinationto the originalvalue,changethe exposure
mode,turn off the main switch,or use the built-inSpeedlight(page28)or
performTwo-Button Reset(page 57).
 S: Shutter-PriorityAuto
Enablesyou to manuallyset your desired
shutterspeed (30-1/2000sec.);the camera
automaticallyselectsthe proper apertureto
providea correct exposure.With high
I shutterspeeds,you can freezethe motion
of a fast-movingsubject;with slower
speeds,you can createa motion effect.
For availablemode combinations.see page ul
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speed (30-1I2OOO sec.) with the Command Dial. =
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2 Confirmfocus indicatoro and shoot.

. When the subjectis too dark or bright,one of the followingwarning
indicationswill appearin the LCD panelor viewfinder.
. li i: Selecthighershutterspeed. lf the warningindicationstill remainson,
use ND filter.
. L ,:':Selecta slowershutterspeed. lf the warningindicationstill remains
on, use Speedlight.
. When '- blinks in the LCD paneland viewfinder,shutterspeed is set to
Long Time Exposure.Changethe shutterspeed from Long Time
Exposure.For Long Time Exposure,see page 44.

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Shootingin EachExposure
Mode-continue
A: Aperture-PriorityAuto
Enablesyou to set your desiredaperture
manually.The cameraautomatically selects
a suitableshutterspeedto give you a
correctexposure.By varyingthe aperture,
and thus controllingthe depth of field,you
can makethe backgroundand foreground
sharper,or blur the background.In flash
photography,varyingthe aperturechanges
the flashshootingdistance.
For availablemode combinations.see
page 64.

1' Set the exposure mode dial to A, then set the

apertureusing the Command Dial.

2 Confirm
shoot.
focus indicator O in the viewfinderand

o When the subjectis too dark or too bright,one of the followingwarnings

will appearin the viewfinderor LCD panel.
. fi i: Selectsmalleraperture(largerf-number).lf the warningindication
persists,use an ND filter.
. I n: Selectlargeraperture(smallerf-number).lf the warningindication
persists,use the Speedlight.

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M: Manual
Enablesyou to set both shutterspeed and
aperturemanually.You can produce
variouscreativeeffects by adjustingthe
exposure.LongTime Exposure,which
allowsshutterspeeds greaterthan 30
sec.,is also possiblein this mode.
For otheravailablemode combinations.
see page 64. G
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in Manualexposuremode.(Page48.)

the shutter speed and aperture and confirm by

2 Set
looking at the electronicanalog display in the
viewfinder.

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o Set the shutterspeed (30-1/2000sec.)by rotatingthe CommandDial.
. Set the apertureby rotatingthe CommandDialwhile pressingthe I ;
button.
. Thesefunctionscan be set independently.
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Shootingin EachExposureMode+onrinued
Electronic
analogdisplay
The electronicanalogdisplayin the
Correctexposureor +0.5EV
viewfinderindicates the difference
f . O.-
betweenthe selected exposure I
(shutterspeed and aperture),and the
Under-0.5EVto -1.5EV
correct exposure.Not availablewith i'O'-
Long Time Exposure. tr
Over+1.5EV
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3 shoot.
Confirmfocus indicator O in the viewfinderand

o A Non-CPUlens works only with Manualexposuremode. However,the

camera'smeterwill be disabled.Furthermore,the aperturecannot be set
with the button and the CommandDial.Use lens' aperturering. See
page 32 on "Lens Compatibility".

LongTimeExposure
This functionis usefulfor shootingnighttimescenesor stars.Select
Long Time Exposure(of more than 30 sec.)by rotatingthe Command
Dial until -' appearsin the vieMinderand LCD panel.Pressingthe
shutterreleasebutton once opens the shutter(LCDindicationswill turn
off). Pressthe shutterreleasebutton againto close the shutter.Camera
shakecan be reducedby usingthe self-timer(page55) and tripod.
Continuousexposureis possiblefor approx. 15 hourswith a freshset of
lithiumbatteries.Note that continuousexposuretime is reducedwhen
shootingin low temperatures.
Uari-Program
Vari-Program
Vari-Programgivesyou the optionto choosefrom five different
programsdesignedfor specificpicture-taking
situations.
For otheravailablemode combinations.see page 64.

Shootingwith Vari-Program
Set the exposure mode dial to the desiredVari-Program,
confirm focus indicator o in the viewfinderand shoot. UI
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. i-i i: Use ND filter. ul
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. L a: Use Speedlight.

Vari-Program
NOTE:
FlexibleProgram(page40) and exposurecompensation(page50) are
canceledin Vari-Program.When usingthe flash in Vari-Program,the Flash
Sync modes (page59) automaticallychangeaccordingto each program
selected.

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_ VaIi-PrOgrafil continued
Vari-Programselection

Z= PortraitProgram
Use this programwheneveryou are taking
picturesof people.lt uses a relativelylarge l.

aperture(smallerf-number)and shallowdepth of
fieldto createa blurredbackgroundto accentuate
your mainsubject.
Recommended AF Nikkorlenses:85mm to
{"t,
200mmtelephotolenseswith largemaximum
apertures.

n: LandscapeProgram
Use this program whenever you're taking a picture
of a distant scene. lt generally selects a smaller
aperture to assure sharply focused landscape
pictures.
Recommended lenses: you can use the full range
of lenses (wideangle to telephoto) to achieve
different effects.

o To avoid camera shake, use a tripod.

r?, Close-UpProgram
Use this programwhen you are taking picturesup
close.lt usesa largeraperture(smallerf-number)
and a shallowdepth of fieldto createa blurred
backgroundthat accentuatesyour main subject.
Recommended AF Nikkorlenses:AF Micro-Nikkor
lenses.

. To avoidcamerashake,use a tripod.
v(: Sport Program
Usethis programto freezeaction. lt uses a fast
shutterspeed suitablefor stop-action
photography.
Recommended AF Nikkorlenses:80mm to
300mmtelephotolenses
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buttonis lightlypressed.By fully depressingthe shutterreleasebutton and -

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Youcan also use it with the flash when you want
to includeportraitsin a nightscenecomposition.
Recommended lenses:you can use the full range
of lenses(wideangleto telephoto)to achieve
differenteffects.

oTo avoidcamerashake,use a tripod.

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Exposure
Metering
System
I The exposuremeteringsystem of this camera is normallyset to Matrix
Metering.lt automaticallyswitchesto Center-WeightedMeteringwhen
the exposuremode is set to Manualor when the Auto ExposureLock
function (page49) is used.

Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering

o
Matrix Meteringprovidescorrectexposurecontrol using a six-
segmentMatrix Sensor.With D-typeAF Nikkor lenses,3D Matrix
Meteringautomaticallyactivatesto use scene brightness,scene
contrast and subject distance informationto ensure even more
accurate exposure control. All exposure modes except Manual
exposureand the Auto ExposureLock function(page49) employ
Matrix Metering.

Genter-WeightedMetering

Center-Weighted Meteringplacesspecialemphasison brightness

within the 12mm-diametercircle in the viewfinderand is thus
usefulfor basingexposureon a specificarea of the scene.The
meteringsystem automaticallyswitches to Center-Weighted
Meteringwhen exposuremode is set to Manual(page43) or when
the Auto ExposureLock function(page49) is used.
 Lock
AutoExposure
I Whenusingthe auto exposuremodes,you can controlthe exposure
basedon the brightnessof a specificareawithinthe sceneusingthe
Auto ExposureLock function.The meteringsystemautomatically
switchesto Center-Weighted Meteringwhen this functionis used.

II Genterthe main subiect inside the viewfinderand

zoom-in. Pressthe AE-L button while lightly pressing
the shutter releasebutton. ul
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Exposure
Compensation
I To modify exposurecontrol (i.e.from the ISO standard),use the
exposurecompensationfunction.This can be usefulwhen the subject
has pronouncedcontrastor when bracketingexposurewith color slide
film (wherethe latitudeof the proper exposureis minimal).You can
modify exposurecontrolfrom -3EV to +3EV in 1/2 steps (exceptin tf
mode and Vari-Program).

Compensateexposure by rotatingthe Command Dial

while pressing the lZ button until the desired
compensation value appears.
fl5 r t.l: [ *'3:- lZ
-0.5EV compensation

! 1 5 r 5 . FI,Z : . ? ' l-Z

+2EVcompensation
fl5 r 5.li *'2;llA
. When the exposurecompensationis set, lA appearsin the viewfinderand
LCD panel.The compensationvaluecan be checkedby pressingthegZ
button (it is also indicatedin the viewfinder'selectronicanalogdisplay).In
flash photography,the flash output levelis also compensated.
. Normally,you shouldcompensateexposureto the + side when the
backgroundis brighterthan your main subjector to the - side when the
backgroundis darker.
 Composepictureand shoot.
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cancelthe exposurecompensation function.) =
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 rintin Date/Time
You can imprintthe followingdate informationon your picture(in any
exposuremode): Year/Month/Day,Day/Hour/M inute, Month/DayN ear
or DaylMonth/Year.

lmprinteddate/time
The illustrationat right indicatesthe positionof
the imprinteddate/time.lt may be difficultto
read againstbrightcolors such as white or
reddishhues.

NOTE:
Batteryrequirements
for imprinting
lmprintingof date/time requiresone cR2025 3V lithium battery separatefrom
the batteriesrequiredfor the camera body. Batterylife is approx. 3 years.
when the imprintingon the photo appearsfaded and/orthe displayof the data
imprinton the LCD becomesfaint or disappears,this indicateslow battery
power. Replacethe battery (makingsure to set correct date/timeafter
changingbattery,page 53).

Changingbatteryfor imprinting
Open camera back, remove the screw on the inside of
the camera back. Removethe battery chamber cover
and then remove the used battery.

o Inserta new cR2025 3V lithiumbatterywith + side facing up. Attach the

batterychambercover and tightenthe screw on the insideof the cameraback.

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Adjustingdate and time

1I Press MODE button to select availabledisplays.

PressSELECTbutton to select date/time to be
adjusted.

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down. The yearsare numbered1 to 19,87 to 99 and 00 in that order.To
completeadjustment,pressSELECTbutton so the numberstops blinking
and - (dataimprintindicator)appears.

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lmprintingDate/Time-continued
Takingpictureswith imprinteddate/time

1' Push MODE button to select availableimprinting

displays.

Eachtime you push the MODE button the displaychangesas follows:

. The data displayedon the data imprintLCD will be imprintedon the

picture.Select - - - - -' (no imprint)tocanceldata imprint.Compatible
film speedsfor data imprintingare l5032-3200.

,I Fully depressthe shutter releasebutton to take a

picture with the imprinted date/time.

SELECTADJ
. To confirmwhetherdate/timeis imprinted,check that the imprintindicator
- blinksfor approx.2 sec. immediatelyaftertaking a picture.

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 0peration
Self-Timer
You can use the self-timerwhen you want to be in the photograph.Use
a tripodor placethe cameraon a stablesurfacebeforeusingthe self-
t im e r.
Press u (self-timer)button and confirm that t)
appears on the LCD panel.

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Pressthe shutterreleasebutton within 30 sec. of pressingthe o button. -

. The self-timercannot be performedunlessthe camera'sshuttercan be o
released(i.e.when subjectcannot be in focus with autofocus). G
. To shoot in an exposuremode other than Manual,cover the eyepiecewith UJ
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the suppliedeyepiececap (page56) or hand beforepressingthe shutter o
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releasebutton to preventinterferenceto achievecorrectexposurefrom ul
stray light.
. Do not stand in front of the lens when settingthe self-timerin autofocus EI
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mode.

2 Compose picture,focus and fully depress the shutter

releasebutton.

. Whenthe self-timeris activated,the shutterwill releasein 10 seconds.

The self-timer/red-eye reductionlamp and 'U in the LCD panelblink for 8
sec. and then stop blinkingfor 2 sec. beforethe shutteris released.When
Red-EyeReduction(page59) is set, the self-timer/red-eye reductionlamp
lightsfor 2 sec. beforethe shutterreleasesat the same output levelas the
normalRed-EyeReductionfunction.
. To cancelthe self-timer(beforeor duringself-timeroperation),pressU
button again,turn the main switch off or performTwo-ButtonReset(page
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57).The self-timercan also be canceledby leavingthe camerauntouched
for more than 30 sec. after settingthe function.
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Diopter
AdiustmenUEyepiece
Cap
I The finderdiopterenablesnear-or far-sightedphotographers to adjust
t h e e ye p iec ediopt ert o s u i tth e i rv rs ro n .

. Slidethe diopteradjustmentleverwhilelookingthroughthe viewfinderuntilthe

focus bracketsin the viewfinderappearsharp.The adjustablerangeof the
finderdiopteris -1.5 DP.to +1.0 DP. Nineoptionaleyepiececorrectionlenses
provideviewfinderdiopterof -5.0 to +3.0 DP.

N0TE:Usingthe diopter adjustment lever

Sincethe diopteradjustmentleveris locatednext to the viewfinder,be
carefulnot to poke your eyes with your fingeror fingernailwhile slidingthe
lever.

I Using the eyepiece cap or optional eyepiece correction lens

o To attachan eyepiececap or optionaleyepiececorrectionlens,removethe

rubbereyecupand slide down the eyepiececap or eyepiececorrectionlens.
To reattachthe rubbereyecup,make sure the " Hikon DK-10JAPAN"stamp is
at the bottom.

5b
Two-Button
Reset
I Two-ButtonResetlets you instantlyreset specifiedsettingsto their
originaldefaultsettings.
PressthelA and , buttohs simultaneouslyfor more than
2 sec.

=
I
-
C)

l!
. The followingfunctionsare resetto their originalsettings:
I!
FlexibleProgram: Canceled tll
U'
ExposureCompensation:Canceled =
Flashsync mode: Slow Sync with exposuremode set to il or o
normalsync with other exposuremodes CE
UJ
Self-timer: Canceled o-
o
. See page 64 tor the camera'sdefaultsettingand availablemode combinations. EI
EI
. When the9Aand buttonsare pressedfor lessthan 2 sec., automaticallyset
film speed of loaded DX-codedfilm appearsin the LCD panel.(Page34.) lrl
ct

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ffiBuilt-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
This camerais equippedwith built-inSpeedlightthat providesan angleof
coveragefor a 28mm lenswith a guidenumberof 15 (1SO100, m) or 49
(rso100,ft.).
MatrixBalancedFill-Flashensuresproperexposureof the main subjectand
background,and controlsadequateflash output to createnatural-looking flash
photography(withCPU lens).
In additionto shootingin dim light,the flash can be used in daylightto reduce
shadowson the main subjector to put catchlightsin your subject'seyes.
Fourflashsync modes-Normal Sync, Red-EyeReduction,Slow Sync and Red-
Eye Reductionwith Slow Sync-are availablewith this camera
r When usinga non-CPUlens,standardTTL flash is the only flash mode
available.To ensureoptimum performance,use only CPU lenses.

FFlash shooting distance range

Flashshootingdistancechangesaccordingto the film speed in use and aperture
setting.

lS0Filmspeed 25 50 100 204 400 800

Flashshooting
distancerange*
Guidenumberm/ft. 8/26 1 1 / 3 6 15/49 21/69 30/98 42/138 m/ft.
1.4 2 2.8 4 2-10.6/6.6-35
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 1.4-7.5/4.6-25
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 1-5.3/3.3-17
Aperture
value 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 o.7-3.8/2.3-13
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 o.6-2.7/2.O-8.9
4 5.6 8 11 16 22 o.6-1.9/2.0-6.2
5.6 B 11 16 22 32 0.6-1.3/2.0-4.3
8 11 16 22 32 0.6-0.9/2.0-3.0
* Thetableshowstheflashshootingdistancerangeforprint films.Theflashshootingdistance
rangeof colorslidefilm is approx.2/3 thatof print film withthesamelS0 film speedrating.
o The flash shootingdistancerangecan also be calculatedby dividingthe guide
numberby the aperturevalueselected.
Example:when f/2.8 is selectedwith ISO 100 film usingthis camera'sbuilt-in
Speedlight, the maximumflashshootingdistancewill be;
15 = approx.5.3m or ++ = approx. 17 ft.
2.8 2.8

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:: ..
Flashsync mode features
7@: Red-EyeReduction
The Red-EyeReductionlamp lightsfor approx.1
sec. beforethe flash fires to reducethe red-eye
effectin photos of peopleor animals.

tslow: slowsync
Normally,the camera'sshutterspeed is
automaticallyset to 1/125sec. with flash
photography.But for shootingnighttimescenes,
SlowSync usesa slowershutterspeedto bringout
backgrounddetailsusingall of the availablelight.

. Red-EyeReductionand Slow Sync can be set simuItaneouslyby selectingt8*

See page 60.
r Selectableflashsync modes dependson the exposuremode selected.See
page64 tor the availablecombinationsof flashsync modesand exposure
modes.

l,l0TE:Flash Sync Modes -4

. When Red-EyeReductionor Red-EyeReductionwith Slow Sync is set, Red- E
C5
Eye Reductionlamp (page 2) lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires. o
F
Do not move the camera or let the subject move until shutter is released. C'
-G
o With some lenses,light from the Red-EyeReductionlamp may not reachthe
-ct
subject's eyes. In some cases, red-eye effect may not be reduced effectively
due to the locationof main subject. 5
l!

o With Slow Sync and Red-EyeReductionwith Slow Sync, keep the camera
steady to prevent picture blur since the shutter speed is slow. Use of a
tripod is recommended.

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FlashPhotography<ontinued
Usingbuilt-inSpeedlight

1' Releasethe built-in Speedlightby pressingthe

Speedlightlock-releasebutton, and set the flash
sync mode by rotatingthe Gommand Dial while
pressing t button.

. Speedlightstartsto chargewhen it is releasedand I appearsin the

vieMinderwhen Speedlightis fully charged.
. t (normalsync)disappearsfrom the LCD panelwhen NormalSync is set
and t button is released.
o Pressdown gentlyon the Speedlightto retract.

,r Set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and

aperture.
Availableshutterspeed and aperturein each exposuremode
Exposure
mode Available
shutterspeed Available
aperture Page
General-Purpose
Program 39
Auto-Multi
Program Automatically
set 40
Vari-Program Automatically
set 45
Shutter-Priority
Auto 1i125-30
sec."t 41
Aperture-Priority
Auto Automatically
set 42
11125-30 Desired
setting*2
Manual sec.*1, 43
LongTimeExposure
.1 Shutterspeedshiftsautomatically to 1/125 sec.whentheshufterspeedis setto 1/125
sec.or fasterandtheflashis fired(orattachedoptionalSpeedlight
is turnedon).
*2 Flashshootingdistancerangedependson thelS0 film speedof film in useandaperture
selected.ln Aperture-Priority
Autoor Manualexposuremode,settheapertureaccording
to theflashshootingdistancerangetableonpage58.

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3 Confirm t appears in viewfinderand make sure the
subject is within the flash shooting distance range
(page 58).

. t in viewfinderblinksapprox.3 sec. after full flash output.This may

indicateunderexposurehas occurred.Check the focus distance,aperture
or flash shootingdistancerange and shoot again.
. Whenthe subjectis dimly lit, the AF-Assistllluminator automaticallyemits
(page36) to guide autofocus.
o In General-Purpose or Auto-MultiProgramexposuremode, camera
automaticallycontrolsmaximumavailableapertureaccordingto the film
speed. See page 63.
Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
28mmto 200mmCPU lensesand AF 300mmf/4 can be usedwith the built-in
Speedlight.However,AF 20-35mmt/2.8 andAF-S ED 17-35mmt/2.8 cannotbe used.
. Vignettingoccursat the edgesof the frame resultingin underexposure with the
followingzoom lenses,which have limitationsin usablefocal lengthor shooting
distance:
Lens Limitations -G
AF 24-50mmt/3.3-4.5 35mm or longer focal length. e
C5
A F 2 4 - 1 2 0 m mf / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 35mm focal lengthat 1.5mor longershootingdistanceor 50- o
F
70mm at 1m or longer. cl
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G
AF-SED 28-7Ommt/2.8 70mmfocal lengthat 1.2mor longershootingdistance.
AF 28-80mmf/3.5-5.6 28mm focal lengthat '1m or longershootingdistance. 3t
5
AF 28-85mmt/3.5-4.5 35mm focal lengthat 1.5mor longershootingdistance. l!

AF 28-200mmf/3.5-5.6 35mm or longerfocal length.

AF 35-70mmf/2.8 50mm or longer focal length.
AF 70-180mmf/4.5-5.6 70mm focal lengthat 1.5mor longershootingdistanceor
85mm at 1m or longer.
AF-S ED 8O-20Ommt/2.8 105mmor longerfocal length(not usableat 105mmfocal length
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o Do not set the zoom lens to Macro in wideangleand alwaysremovethe lens
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Usable
Optional
Speedlights
I UsableoptionalSpeedlightsand availableflashmodesare listedin the
f ol l o wi n gtable.f ihe built -i nS p e e d l i g hat n d o p ti o n aS
l p e edl i ght
cannot
be usedtogether.)Availablemodesare listedassuminga CPU lensis
attached.(Non-CPUlensesare not recommended.)

Matrix
Balanced Non-TTL Repeating Wireless
{nooe Fill-Flash*t AutoFlash Manual
Flash SlaveFlash
Speedlight
\
SB-28 c C C C
SB-27 C o C
SB-26 C C o o o
sB-25,
SB-24 C o o o
SB-29,
SB-23,
sB-21
8.2 C C

sB-22,SB-22s,
S B - 2 0S,B - 1 6 8 o C C
S B -51

s B - 1 . 1S
. 3B, - 1 4 . 3
sB-140.3 C o C
*1 Whentheexposure modeis setto Manua[theflashmodeswitchesto Center-Weighted
Fill-
Flash.
.2 WithSB-218,autofocus canonlybe usedwhenanAFMicro-Nikkor(60mm,105mm,200mm
and70-1B1mm) is attached.
.3 TTLAutoFlashis possiblewithTTLRemoteCordSC-23.
lnA or M exposure mode,attachSU-2to SC-l3withSB-11andSB-14or attachSU-3to
SC-13, SC-11or SC-1 5 toAS-15withSB-140in conjunctian
withSC-23.
. Ultraviolet andinfraredphotography canbeperformedonlywhenSB-140is setto M.
. Seeyour Speedlightmanualfor details.lf the cameragroupsare definedin the
manualof the Speedlightwith TTL auto flash,see the sectionfor cameragroup
tv.
lNotes on using the optionalSpeedlight

. Flashsync speedis 1/125sec. or slowerwhen usingan optionalSpeedlight.

. Availablefilm speedsfor TTL Auto Flashare ISO25 to ISO 800.

. Whenthe Red-EyeReductionfunctionis used,the Red-EyeReductionlamp on

the camerabody (noton Speedlightunit)illuminates.

o The AF-Assistllluminator
on the Speedlightunit usuallyemitslight.However,
when a non-TTLAuto Flashor manualflashis selected,the AF-Assist
llluminator
on the camerabody lightsup instead.

. Set the exposuremode to A or M when shootingwith the Speedlightin mode

otherthan TTL Auto Flash.

. In General-Purpose
or Auto-MultiProgramexposuremode,camera
automatically
controlsmaximumavailableapertureas followsin relationto the
film soeed.

lS0filmspeed 25 50 100 200 400 800

Maximum available
aperture
(built-in
Speedlight) f/2 f/2.4 f/2,8 f/3.3 f/4 f/4.8

Maximum available
aperture
(optional
Speedlight) t/2.8 f/3.3 f/4 t/4.8 f/5.6 f/6.7

* Whenfilm speedincreasesby onestep,themaximumavailable

apertureis stoppeddownby
1/2f/stop.lf youareusinga lenswitha maximumaperturesmallerthanthatlistedabove, a
automatically controlled
apefturerangeis fromthelens'maximumto minimumaperlure. G
gt
o
(l
o Attachthe optionalSyncTerminalAdapterAS-15when a sync terminalis
IL
needed.
{,
. Useonly NikonSpeedlights. 5
Otherunitsmay damagethe camera'selectrical l!

circuitdue to incompatible (notcornpatiblewith 250Vor

voltagerequirements
higher),electriccontactalignmentor switchphase.

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Available
ModeCombinations
lThe followingchart lists availablemodes when an AF Nikkor is attached

/;/cffidf
(exceptlX-Nikkor,AF-S or AF-l lens).

AUTO
o Auto-ServoAF -) Matrix o a\

P Auto-ServoAF o o o Matrix o o o o
S Auto-ServoAF o o Matrix o o
A Auto-ServoAF o o Matrix o o o o
Center-
M*z Auto-ServoAF a)
Weighted o o
z Auto-ServoAF r) Matrix @ o
n Auto-ServoAF Matrix @ n

'17 Auto-ServoAF - Matrix @ r)

3, a)
Continuous
ServoAF Matrix @
l,!l Auto-ServoAF r) Matrix ^ o
O :Can be set.
@ :Automaticallyselectedwhen the exposuremode is set. (Canbe changedto
anotherflash sync mode.)
- : Cannotbe set.
*1 WhenAutoExposure Lock(page49)is used,CentenWeighted Meteringis selectedin any
exposuremode.
*2 OnlyManualexposuremodecanbe usedwhena non-CPU lensis attached.
Camera'sexplsuremetercannotbe usedandaperturecannotbe setwithcamera's apefture
buttonandCommand Dial.(Select
theaperlureusingthelens'apefturering.)See"Lens
Compatibility"
on page32.
r With built-inSpeedlight,each flash sync mode is controlledwith the Matrix
BalancedFill-Flash(page58); however,flash sync mode changesto Center-
WeightedFill-Flashwith Manualexposuremode.

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 MISGELLANEOUS
The NikonN60/N60QD is a high-
performance, precisioninstrument,
designedto giveyou superiorpictures.
You'llwantto takegoodcareof your
camerato ensurethe best
performance. Taketimeto reviewthis
sectionthoroughly,as doingso will
add to yourpicturetakingpleasure.
We'vealsoincludedinformation about
optionalaccessoriesand a detailed
sectionwithtechnicalspecifications.
Pleasereadthem carefully.

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 Two cameracases are availablefor this camera.
o CF-49: Camerabody fits insidecase with AF 35-B0mmf/4-5.6Dlens
attached.
. CF-50: Camerabody fits insidecase with AF 35-135mmf/3.5-4.5lens
attached.

Nikon offers a variety of camera straps.

. AN-48 (black),AN-4Y (yellow):Braid-typeneckstrap
. AN-6Y (yellow),AN-6W (Burgundy):Wide braid-typeneckstrap

AF Nikkorlens
VariousAF Nikkorlenses,from 16mm fisheyeto 600mm telephoto,are available.
Most AF Nikkorlensescan be used with this camera.

Nikonoffersa rangeof filtersincludingNC filterfor lens protection,and Soft

FilterSoft 1,2 or CircularPolarizing
FilterC-PL for specialeffects.

Nikon Speedlight
Flashphotographywith a wider rangeor greaterfocus distanceis possiblesince
the optionalSpeedlights
offerlargerguidenumbersthan the built-inSpeedlight.
For usableoptionalSpeedlightand availableflash modes,see page 62.

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 Care
Gamera

WARNING Donotuse
s Do NOT ever use organic solvents
like thinneror benzene.
lt causesfireor healthhazard.
It damages the camera.

i* o Cleaninq camera bodv

Use a blower brushto removedirt and dust from the camerabody and clean it
with a soft, clean cloth. After usingthe camera near sea water,wipe the camera
body with a soft, clean cloth slightlymoistenedwith pure water to removesalt,
and then dry it with a dry cloth.
oCleaning mirror and lens
Use a blower brush to removedirt and dust from the mirroror lens.To remove
fingerprintsor smudgesfrom the lens' sudace, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or
lenstissue moistenedwith ethanol(alcohol)or lens cleaner.
r Do not subiect the camera or lens to stronq vibration or shock
Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them againsta hard surfaceas this
may damagetheir precisionmechanism.
o Do not touch the shutter curtains
The shutteris made of very thin curtains.Do not hold, poke, or blow stronglywith
a blower brush. Doing so may scratch,deform or tear the shuttercurtains.
oAvoid strong electric or magnetic fields
The cameramay not function properlyin strong electricor magneticfieldssuch
as near a transmittertower.Avoid using the camerain such locations.
o Store the camera in a cool, dry place
Storethe camerain a cool, dry place to preventmold and mildew.
Keep it away from naphthaleneor camphor (moth repellent),electricalappliances
that generatemagneticfieldsor an excessively hot placesuch as insidea vehicle
duringthe summeror neara heater.
oAvoid extreme temperature change
An extremetemperaturechangecan cause condensationinsidethe camerabody.
Whentaking the camerato a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa,
place it insidean airtightcontainersuch as a plasticbag and leaveit insidea
whileto exposethe cameragraduallyto the temperaturechange.

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Camefa Caf0-conrinued
. Removethe batteriesand store the camera with a desiccant
lf you do not intendto use the camerafor a long time, removethe batteriesto 1
protectthe camerafrom batteryleakage.
o In a humid environment,store the camerainsidea plasticbag with a desiccant j
to keep out dust, moistureand salt. Note, however,that storingleathercases in ,*
vinyl bags may causethe leatherto deteriorate.Keepthe batteriesin a cool, dry
placeaway from heat or humidity.
o Changethe desiccantoccasionallysince it does not absorb moistureeffectively
afterusingit for a while.
o Leavingthe cameraunusedfor a long periodof time may cause mold to grow
and resultin malfunction.Turn the power on and releasethe shuttera few times
once per month.
o To maintainthe built-inSpeedlightin peak condition,fire it a few times every
month.This will enableyou to use the flashfor many years.

I
f

Nikoncannot be held responsiblefor any malfunctionresultingfrom the use of

the cameraotherthan as specifiedin this manual.

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 onBatteries
Notes
'# Keep batteriesout of children's

WARNING
S Donotleave
reach.
lf someone swallowsbatteries,
accidentally
call a doctor immediately.

. Use two CR123Aor DL123Alithium batteries

Usetwo CR123Aor DL123Alithiumbatteries.
o Changethe batterieswell beforethe end of their life and preparespare batteries
beforeimportantphotographicoccasions.
.Turn the camera power off when changing batteries
Turn the camerapower off beforechangingbatteriesand insertthe batterieswith
@ and e ends positionedcorrectly.
r Stainson the batterypoles may cause lack of contact.Wipe the batterieswell
with a dry cloth beforeinstalling.
o Use fresh batteries at low temperatures
Batterypower diminishesat extremelylow temperaturesand the cameramay not
functionproperlywith old batteries.Use a fresh set of batteriesat low
temperatures,keep spare batterieswarm, and use them alternately.
o Filmadvancespeed lowersand numberof usablefilm roll becomesless at low
temperatures.However,batterypower may recoverwhen the temperature
returnsto normal
o Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries
Do not throw batteriesinto a fire. Do not short,disassemble,heat or charge
batteries.

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Specifications
Type of camera lntegral-motor
autofocus
35mmsingle-lens
reflex
Exposuremodes ff: General-Purpose
Program
P: Auto-Multi (Flexible
Program possibte)
Program
S: Shutter-PriorityAuto
A: Aperture-PriorityAuto
M: Manual
(Z:PorlraiI,
Vari-Program E: Landscape, e<:Sport,
O: Close-Up,
tB:NightScene)
Pictureformat 24x 36mm(standard
35mmfilmformat)
Lens mount NikonF mount
Lens NikkorandNikonlenses havingNikonF mount*
. Withlimitation;seechartonp. 32.

Viewfinder Fixed pentaprism

eyelevel high-eyepoint
type
Focusingscreen ll (withfocusframe)
ClearMatteScreen
Viewfinder frame Approx.
90%
coverage
Findermagnification Approx.
0.69Xto 0.74Xwith50mmlenssetat infinity
Diopteradjustment -1.5 DP.to +1.0DP.

Viewfinderinformation Focus (in-focus

indication indicationandAFimpossible warning),
ri:i: warning,
Err warning,r- - warning,
exposure value(shutter
speed, apefture),
exposurewarning, electronic
analogdisplay,
exposure compensation,focusbrackets,Center-WeightedMetering
(charged
area,flashready-light indication,
fulloutput
warningand
flashrecommended)
Autofocus o TTLphasedetection AFsystemwithAF-Assistllluminator
o Activated
bylightlypressing
theshutterreleasebutton
o Detection
range:EV-1 to EV19(atlS0100,normal
temperature)

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$
s. Lens servo AF: Auto-ServoAF: Camera automatically
chooses SingleServo

& AFor Continuous

status,
information).
. SingleServo
r Continuous
Servo
i.e.stationary
AFoperation
or moving

AF:Oncefocused
according
(including
to thesubject
directional

ona subject,
focusis locked
ServoAF:Thecameracontinuouslyfocusesona
moving subject
M: Manual
Focus lock Focusis lockedwhenshutter release
button pressed
is lightly and
subject
is infocusin Single
ServoAF
Exposuremetering 3DMatrix:withD-typeAFNikkor
Six-segment
Matrix:withnon-D-type
AFNikkor(except
AFlensfor
F3AFandlX-Nikkor),
Al-PNikkor
Center-Weighted:
in Manualexposure
modeor withAutoExposure
Lock
Metering range EV1 to EV20at lS0100,50mmf/1.4 lens
Film speed setting Automatically
setto lS0speedof DX-coded
filmused;filmspeed
range:
lS025to 5000
Exposuremeter byturningonpower,lightlypressing
Activated shutterrelease
button;
staysonfor5 sec.afterremovingfingerfrombutton,
or 2
sec.afterreleasing
shutter
Exposure Withexposure
compensation button;
compensation -+3EVrange,
in 1/2steps(inP, S, A andM mode)
Auto exposurelock Bypressing AE-L(autoexposure
lock)buttonwhileexposure
meter
(Center-Weighted
is activated Meteringis automatically
selected.)
Shutter Electromagnetically
controlled veftical-travel
focal-plane
shutter
Shutterspeeds o Intf, P, A, Z, E, r?,ei, if: 30to 112000sec.automatically
set
. ln S, M: 30to 112000sec.,LongTimeExposure (onlybe
selected in M)
Self-timer Electronically
controlled;
timerduration:
10sec.;cancelable
Sync contact o X-contactonly(semiconductor-type);
flashsynchronization
up
to 1/125sec.
o Automatically
setto 1/125 sec.whenshutterspeedis setto
112000to 1/180sec.
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Specif icatiotlS-continued
Built-inSpeedlight bypressing
Activated Speedlightlock-release guidenumber:
button,
15/49(atlS0100,m/ft.);
flashcoverage:
2Bmmor longerlens;film
speedrange:lS025to lS0800(samerangeasoptionalSpeedlight)
Flashcontrol byTTLSensor
Controlled
. MatrixBalancedFill-Flash: withCPUlensandbuilt-in
oossible
Speedlight
or optional
Speedlight
o Center-Weighted
Fill-Flash:
in M exposure
mode,Center-
WeightedMetering
r Standard
TTL:non-CPU lens
Flashsync mode Normal,
Red-Eye
Reduction,
Red-Eye
Reduction
withSlowSync,
SlowSync
Flash recommended Blinks
in lowbrightness
or whenflashis recommended
indication
Ready light o Flash lightsred(minimum
fullycharged: chargingtime:
approx.4 sec.)
. Fulloutput blinksred(3sec.afterflash)
warning:
Accessory shoe lSO-type
Standard hot-shoe
contact;
ready-light
contact,
TTLflash
monitor
contact, mountreceptacle
contact; for Posi-Mountsystem
Film loading Filmautomatically to firstframewhencamera
advances backis
closed
Film advance Filmautomatically
advances oneframewhenshutteris released;
in
e<exposure mode,shotsaretakenaslongasshutterrelease
buttonis depressed;
shootingspeed:
approx.
1 fps
Framecounter Digital in LCDpanel;
display additive
type;counts
backwhilefilmis
beingrewound
Film rewind Filmautomatically
startsto rewind
attheendof thefilmroll;rewind
speed:
approx.
17 sec.with36-exposurefilmorapprox.14 sec.
with24-exposure
film;mid-roll possible
rewind

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 Numberof 36-exposure At20'cl68"F At-1 0"c/14'F
(24-exposure) filmrolls
perset of freshbatteries
Without flash Approx. 65 (85) Approx. 38(50)
Withflashfor half
of allexposures Approx. 16(21) Approx. 10(13)
* ForautofocusoperationusinganAFZoom-Nikkor 35-B0mm
f/4-5.6Dlens,coveringthefullrangefrominfinity(*)to the
closestdistanceandbackto infinity(*) beforeeachshot,witha
shutterspeedof 1/125 sec.or faster.
LCD panel information Shutter
speed, flashsyncmode,
aperture, filmspeed, exposure
compensation,
framecounter/compensationvalue,
ri: I warning,
r- - warning,
i:rr warning, filmloading,
self-timer,
batterypower
andFlexible
Program
Date/timeimprint Display mode: Year/Month/Day,Day/Hour/Minute, Nolmprint,
function Month/Dayff earandDay/Month/Year
(For N60QDonly) Built-in
clock:24-hour typewithtimingaccuracy within*90
seconds a month;leapyearadjustment until2019
Usable film:lS032to 3200DX-coded film
Powersource: One3Vlithiumbattery (CR2025 type)
Battery 3 years*
life:Approx.
* Mayvarydepending on extentof imprintuse,film speedin use,
etc.
Camera back Hinged
backwithfilmcartridge
confirmation
window;
unchangeable
Power source TwoCR123A
or DL'l23A-type
lithium
batteries
Batterypower .: power;.:
forsufficient indicates
batteries
arenearing
confirmation exhaustion;
blinking
c-a indicates arejustabout
batteries
exhausted;
noindication/ symbol
appears whenbatteriesare
completely
exhausted or improperly
installed
Tripod socket 1/4(diameter,
JISstandard)
Dimensions(WxHxD) 148.5x 96x 69mm(5.9x 3.8x2.7in.)
N60:Approx.
'148.5
N600D:
Approx. x 96x 70mm(5.9x 3.8x 2.8in.)
Weight 5759(20.3oz.)
N60:Approx.
(without batteries) N60QD: 5B5g(20.6oz.)
Approx.

Allspecificationsapply when fresh CRl23A-type batteriesare used at normal

tempe rature (20"C/ 6B"F).
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AF-Assistllluminator...25.36-37.63-64 Flashshootingdistancerange.....29, 58
Apefture-Priority Auto exposure Flashsync mode......... 58-60
mode ................23,42,64 FlexibleProgram ........40,64
Auto ExposureLock.... .....49 F o c u sL o c k . . . . . . . . . . .2O,25,38
Autofocus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 O , 3 3 , 3 6F o c u sm o d e . . . . . . . . ..20.36-37
A u t o - M u l tPi r o g r a m . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2420, , 6 4
A u t o - S e r vA oF............. .....36 G
General-Purpose Program.....22,39, 64
B G u i d en u m b e r ..................58
Built-inSpeedlight 28, 58, 60
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c LandscapeProgram....
...........23,
46,64
Center-Weighted Long Time Exposure... 43-44
Metering . . . . . 3 03, 3 , 4 8 , 6 4
C l o s e - U pP r o g r a m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4263,,6 4
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C o n t i n u o uSs e r v oA F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6
Manualexposuremode .........33, 43,64
C P U N i k k o r| e n s . . . . . ........ . . 3 25, 8 , 6 2 , 7 0
M a n u aflo c u s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. .7. ,.7. 1
33,
Manualfocus with electronic
D rangefinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3337,
D e p t ho f f i e l d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 , 4 2 M a t r i xB a l a n c e dF i l l - F | a s h . . . . . . . . . . 6 . .25 8 ,
Diopteradjustment ...........56 M a t r i xM e t e r i n .g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3330,, 4 8 ,6 4
Distanceinformation ........48 M i d - r o lrl e w i n d ................34
D - t y p eN i k k o rl e n s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3320-,3 3 M i n i m u ma p e r t u r e . . . . ..16,70
D X - c o d e fdi | m . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 ,3 4
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E N i g h tS c e n eP r o g r a m. . . . . . . . . . . . 2437, , 6 4
Exposurecompensation ..............50,
64 N o r m aS l y n cf | a s h. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9 , 5680,, 6 4
Exposuremeteringsystem....30,48, 64
Exposuremode .....22-23,33, 39-44,64

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Red-EyeReduction ....59,64
Red-EyeReductionwith
S l o wS y n c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5694,

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Self-timer.. ......55
Shutter-Priority Auto exposure
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4212, ,6 4
S i n g l eS e r v oA F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6
S l o wS y n cf l a s h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 86 -45 9 ,
S p o r tP r o g r a m . . . . . . ............ . . . . . . . 2437,, 6 4
StandardTTL flash... ........58
Syncshutterspeed ....60,63

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3 D M a t r i xM e t e r i n g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3330,,4 8
T w o - B u t t o nR e s e t ............57

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V a r i - P r o g r a .m. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-47

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