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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Nomenclature
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5. M: Month indicator
Eyepiece cap DK-5 6. : Data imprint indicator: Blinks
(page 56) approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.
3 7 7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.
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LCD/Viewfinder Displays
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1. Shutter speed 6. Aperture 1. Focus brackets (page 25) 5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for
2. Flexible program (page 40) 7. Exposure compensation (page 50) 2. Focus indicator (page 25) Centre-Weighted Metering (page 48)
3. Flash sync mode (page 59) 8. Frame counter/exposure 3. Shutter speed 6. Flash ready-light (page 28)
4. Battery power (page 15) compensation value (page 19, 50) 4. Aperture 7. Exposure compensation mark
9. Film (page 19) (page 50)
5. Self-timer (page 55)
8. Electronic analogue display
(page 43)
About LCD
• At high temperatures of 60°C or above, the display turns black, making it
impossible to read. It returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20°C.
• At temperatures below freezing, the LCD’s response time slows; when the
temperature rises, it returns to normal.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F60/F60D camera. We are sure that Take trial shots
you will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography a bigger Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like wedding or
part of your life. graduations.
Get to know your F60/F60D camera, but before using it, be sure to read
this manual thoroughly. Also, we recommend that you keep this manual Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly
handy. Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorised
dealer or service centre at least once every two years.
Main features of the F60/F60D:
• SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and Using your camera correctly
enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner. The Nikon F60/F60D’s performance has been optimised for use with Nikon
• The individual exposure modes are displayed on the exposure mode brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not
dial for one-touch change of modes and quick set-up for advanced meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories
picture-taking. could damage the F60/F60D’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the
• The F60/F60D’s new Auto-Servo AF is so advanced that it can detect F60/F60D’s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand
whether a subject is stationary or moving, and also detects direction. accessories.
According to the detected information, it automatically chooses to lock
focus or activate focus tracking—either way, you’re assured
autofocusing that works fast, accurately, and easily.
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Contents
The “Basic Operation” section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure DETAILED OPERATION ...................................31-64
and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-taking even for SLR camera
beginners. Lens Compatibility..........................................................................32-33
“Detailed Operation” explains each function, from lens to exposure, in detail, in Film.................................................................................................34-35
approximately the same order as the steps in the “Basic Operation” section. Focus Mode ...................................................................................36-37
After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed explanation of Focus Lock ..........................................................................................38
each operation/function to step up to advanced shooting that requires more Shooting in Each Exposure Mode..................................................39-44
advanced techniques.
Vari-Program ..................................................................................45-47
“Flash Photography” introduces flash photography using the F60/F60D’s built-in
Speedlight and optional Speedlight in the dark, as well as other flash-shooting Exposure Metering System .................................................................48
situations in bright conditions. Auto Exposure Lock ............................................................................49
Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully to get the most out of your Exposure Compensation................................................................50-51
Nikon F60/F60D. Imprinting Date/Time (for F60D only)..............................................52-54
Self-Timer Operation ...........................................................................55
Dioptre Adjustment/Eyepiece Cap ......................................................56
Two-Button Reset................................................................................57
Flash Photography .........................................................................58-63
PREPARATION....................................................2-11 Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash........................58
Flash shooting distance range .......................................................58
Nomenclature .....................................................................................2-3 Flash sync mode features ..............................................................59
LCD/Viewfinder Displays....................................................................4-5 Using built-in Speedlight ..........................................................60-61
Introduction ........................................................................................6-7 Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight...........................................61
About This Manual .........................................................................10-11 Usable Optional Speedlights..........................................................62-63
Available Mode Combinations.............................................................64
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................13-30
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power...............................14-15 MISCELLANEOUS ............................................65-77
2. Mount Lens...............................................................................16-17 Optional Accessories...........................................................................66
3. Load Film ..................................................................................18-19 Camera Care ..................................................................................67-68
4. Set Focus Mode Selector to AF ...............................................20-21 Notes on Batteries ...............................................................................69
5. Set Exposure Mode Dial to z..................................................22-23 Troubleshooting .............................................................................70-71
6. Hold Camera and Focus...........................................................24-25 Specifications.................................................................................72-75
7. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter ...........26-27 Index...............................................................................................76-77
8. Using Built-In Speedlight..........................................................28-29
About Focus and Exposure .................................................................30
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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode (P. 39-44)—z: General Purpose (P. 39)/P:
Auto-Multi (P. 40)/S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 41)/A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 42)/
M: Manual (P. 43-44); Vari-Program (P. 45-47)—x: Portrait (P. 46)/c: Landscape
5 Set Exposure Mode Dial to z P. 22-23 (P. 46)/v: Close-Up (P. 46)/b: Sport (P. 47)/n: Night Scene (P.47); Exposure Metering
System (P. 48)—Matrix/3D Matrix (P. 48)/Centre-Weighted (P. 48); Auto Exposure Lock
(P. 49); Exposure Compensation (P. 50-51)
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BASIC OPERATION
This section guides you through basic
operations with the camera set to z mode.
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BASIC OPERATION
1 Use two CR123A or DL123A-
type lithium batteries with this
camera. (Other batteries cannot
be used.)
i Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately. (For “Notes on Batteries”, see page 69.)
i 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.
i We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when
traveling, since the batteries used may be difficult to obtain in some
areas.
1.1 Turn off the main switch and open the battery
chamber cover. 1.3 Turn on the main switch and confirm battery power
with the I indication.
• Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder
automatically turn off 5 sec. after turning the main switch on and camera
• Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter
and shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and
viewfinder. The indications automatically turn off 5 sec. after you remove
your finger from the shutter release button.
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BASIC OPERATION
2 Mount the lens to the camera
body.
i Use D-or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this
camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.)
i Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the
lens.
i When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button.
i When attaching/detaching the lens, make sure to avoid direct sunlight.
• Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.
• Position lens in the camera’s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes
on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise When camera is left unattended without lens
until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.)
When you leave the camera unattended
• When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU lens is attached and
without a lens attached, be sure to attach the
the main switch is turned on, ° blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder
supplied body cap, or optional body cap
and the shutter cannot be released. (° does not blink and shutter can be
BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)
released when the exposure mode is set to manual.)
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BASIC OPERATION
3 Use a DX-coded film. Film speed
is set automatically (ISO25-
5000).
When the camera is turned on,
film is loaded and the camera
ISO (film
speed)
i Only DX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than
DX-coded film is inserted, T blinks and fl appears on the LCD panel.
i Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter
curtains with your finger or film leader.
i Film load can be confirmed on the LCD panel.
back is closed, the film automat- DX mark
i When changing film outdoors, avoid direct sunlight.
ically advances to the first frame.
3.1 Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back
and insert film. 3.3 Gently close the camera back until the lock release
snaps closed. Film automatically advances to first
frame.
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BASIC OPERATION
4 When the focus mode selector
is set to AF (autofocus), the
camera focuses automatically.
i Do not attempt to rotate the lens’ focus ring manually with the focus
mode set to AF.
i With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the
subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 36.
4.1 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus). Low contrast scenes
For example, where the subject is
wearing the same colour clothing as a
wall or other background.
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BASIC OPERATION
5 With the exposure mode set to z
(General-Purpose Program), the
camera will automatically control
your exposure.
i Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of Vari-
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.
Vari-Program
z Program general pictures, or when you want to take Use this program to take up-close pictures.
P. 39 Close-Up Program With a shallow depth of field, your close-
pictures first-hand. v P. 46 ups will be taken with an artistically blurred
Camera controls exposure automatically, background.
Auto-Multi while allowing you to make other settings,
P Program such as Flexible Program or exposure Use this program to take sports pictures.
P. 40 Sport Program Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the
compensation. b P. 47 motion of fast-moving subjects to create
You set your desired shutter speed, and the exciting action photos.
Shutter-Priority camera selects the correct aperture. You can
S Auto “stop” the motion of a moving subject with a Use this program in the evening or at night.
Night Scene Even a very dark subject will be exposed so
P. 41 fast shutter speed or create blur with a n Program
slower speed. it captures the beauty of all the light
P. 47 available in your night scene.
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BASIC OPERATION
6 Lightly pressing the shutter
release button automatically
focuses the camera on the
subject and when the subject is
i Dioptre adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through
the viewfinder more clearly.
i To take a picture of a off-centre subject, use focus lock (page 38).
i For F60D only: Date or time can be imprinted on your photos/negatives
in focus, causes u to appear in (page 52).
the viewfinder.
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BASIC OPERATION
7 Confirm that u (focus indicator)
appears in the viewfinder, then
release the shutter by slowly
and fully depressing the shutter
i Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder.
If any other indications appear, see page 70.
i When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewind
automatically.
release button. i For mid-roll rewind, see page 34.
i For self-timer operation, see page 55.
• When you reach the end of the film roll, the film starts to rewind
automatically. T appears in the LCD panel during film rewind and the
• When j (ready-light indication) blinks, use the built-in Speedlight. (See frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete. Pictures taken
page 28/58.) on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll
• If a warning indication appears in the viewfinder, see page 70. may be discarded due to development procedures.
• Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows “fl” and T
blinks. Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film
• After shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame cartridge by tilting it to one side. If the shutter release button is depressed
and the next shot can be taken. when rewound film is still in the camera back, “T” blinks. Remove film
cartridge.
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BASIC OPERATION
8 If j (ready-light indication) blinks
in the viewfinder when you
lightly press the shutter release
button, use the built-in
i The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a
guide number of 15 (ISO100, m).
i Using a CPU lens enables to perform Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
shooting. (For details, see page 58.)
Speedlight. i Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting.
i Some zoom lenses have limitations using Speedlight and may cause
vignetting. (For details, see page 61.)
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Metering System
As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is
determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring
subject brightness is very important.
In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. The F60/F60D
provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering and Centre-Weighted Metering.
With Matrix Metering, data on scene brightness is detected by the six-segment
Matrix sensor. With Centre-Weighted Metering, most of the meter’s sensitivity is
concentrated on the 12mm-diameter centre circle in the viewfinder.
(With D- or G- AF Nikkor lenses, the F60/F60D camera performs 3D Matrix
Metering. See page 48.)
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Lens Compatibility
Use a CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories
lenses give you access to all available functions.
Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system
G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens Manual with Any mode Matrix
Autofocus electronic Manual other than M 3D 6- 6- Centre-
• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected rangefinder M segment segment Weighted*
1
from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need Lens/accessories
to be set to minimum (largest f-number). D-type AF Nikkor*3
• CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set r r r r r r — r
G-type AF Nikkor
the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its AF-S, AF-I Nikkor — r r r r r — r
CPU Nikkor*2
minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, ° blinks in
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D*4 — r*5 r — r — — r
the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.
Non-CPU Nikkor*8
Reflex-Nikkor — — r — t*9 — — —
CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F60/F60D PC Nikkor — r*5 r — t*9 — — —
The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F60/F60D AI-S or AI type
(camera body or lens may be damaged): — r*6 r — t*9 — — —
Teleconverters
• AF Teleconverter TC-16A Bellows Focusing
• Non-AI lenses — r*6 r — t*9 — — —
Attachment PB-6*10
• 400mm f/4.5 and 600mm f/5.6 with Focusing Unit AU-1
Auto Extension Rings
• Fisheye 6mm f/5.6, Fisheye 7.5mm f/5.6 and Fisheye OP 10mm f/5.6 (PK-11A, PK-12, — r*6 r — t*9 — — —
• ED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174166 or smaller) PK-13 and PN-11)
• ED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174087 or smaller)
*1 Metering system automatically switches to Centre-Weighted Metering when the exposure mode
• 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 300490 or smaller) is set to M or when you use the Auto Exposure Lock function.
• 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached.
• PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) *3 This camera is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. Make
• PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 906200 or smaller) sure to set the vibration reduction mode switch of the VR Nikkor lens to OFF position.
• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361 to 143000) *4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting
• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200310 or smaller) and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.
*5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens.
• Medical-Nikkor 200mm f/5.6 (can be used in combination with Sync *6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Terminal Adapter AS-15.) *7 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
• K1, K2 ring, Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11, Auto Ring BR-2, BR-4 *8 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 32.)
*9 The shutter can be released but the electronic analogue display cannot be used.
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Film
Confirming an automatically set film speed In case film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll
• To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded DX-coded film, • When battery power is very low, or in low temperatures, film may not start
press the h and g buttons simultaneously. Note that pressing the h and g rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and T and ‹ will blink in the
buttons for more than 2 sec. resets all of the functions. (For “Two-Button LCD panel. In this case, turn off the main switch, change batteries, then turn on
• To rewind film at mid-roll, press the U (mid-roll rewind) button with a pointed • Film advance mode is normally set to single-frame shooting, where the film is
object. When film is completely rewound, fl appears and T blinks in the LCD advanced one frame after you release the shutter. Selecting Sport Program
panel. Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. automatically switches the film advance mode to continuous shooting, where
the shutter is continuously released and the film continues to advance (approx.
1 frame/sec.) for as long as the shutter release button remains depressed.
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Focus Mode
Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator is activated automatically and cannot be cancelled. It
is effective for lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm, and the effective
focus distance is 0.5 to 3m.
• With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release
button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and causes u to AF-Assist Illuminator with optional Speedlight
• Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the
lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the
AF-Assist Illuminator viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus,
and u does not appear in the viewfinder.
Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected
0.5 to 3m
(page 20) or lens other than AF Nikkor (page 32) is attached.
Electronic Rangefinder
Lightly pressing the shutter release button and rotating the lens focusing ring
• The AF-Assist Illuminator provides the necessary illumination to focus on dark activates the Electronic Rangefinder to indicate the focus status in the
subjects. The camera activates the AF-Assist Illuminator in the following viewfinder. When the subject is in focus, u appears in the viewfinder. In
conditions: manual focus, shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder
1. When a AF Nikkor lens is attached, the focus mode is set to AF, and the works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated
subject is dark. manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
2. When exposure mode is not set to Landscape or Sport Program.
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• u appears when the subject is in focus. The focus remains locked as long
as the shutter release button is lightly pressed.
• Focus Lock cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to Sport
• With exposure mode set to z, other modes are set as follows:
Program.
Exposure metering: Matrix (page 48)
• When you want to lock focus on a stationary subject that has been
Flash: Normal sync
moving and tracked with Continuous Servo AF (changed to Single Servo
AF from Continuous Servo AF), remove your finger from the shutter Flexible Program, Exposure compensation and Slow Sync flash cannot be
release button once and focus again. used.
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• Set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) by rotating the Command Dial.
• Set the aperture by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the g
button.
• These functions can be set independently.
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Vari-Program—continued
Vari-Program selection
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Centre-Weighted Metering
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Exposure Compensation
To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the
exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subject
has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with colour slide
2 Compose picture and shoot.
film (where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal). You can
modify exposure control from –3EV to +3EV in 1/2 steps (except in z
mode and Vari-Program).
–0.5EV compensation
+2EV compensation
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• Insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with + side facing up. Attach the
battery chamber cover and tighten the screw on the inside of the camera back.
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• The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on the
picture. Select ‚ ‚ ‚ (no imprint) to cancel data imprint. Compatible
2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter
release button.
film speeds for data imprinting are ISO32-3200.
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Flash Photography
Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Flash sync mode features
This camera is equipped with built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of
coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 15 (ISO100, m). K: Red-Eye Reduction
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject and The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1
background, and controls adequate flash output to create natural-looking flash sec. before the flash fires to reduce the red-eye
photography (with CPU lens). effect in photos of people or animals.
In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce
shadows on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subject’s eyes.
Four flash sync modes—Normal Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync and Red-
Eye Reduction with Slow Sync—are available with this camera.
• When using a non-CPU lens, standard TTL flash is the only flash mode
available. To ensure optimum performance, use of CPU lenses is
L: Slow Sync
Normally, the camera’s shutter speed is
recommended. automatically set to 1/125 sec. with flash
photography. But for shooting nighttime scenes,
Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed to bring out
Flash shooting distance range
background details using all of the available light.
Flash shooting distance changes according to the film speed in use and aperture
setting.
ISO Film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Flash shooting • Red-Eye Reduction and Slow Sync can be set simultaneously by selecting :.
distance range
Guide number m 8 11 15 21 30 42 m See page 60.
• Selectable flash sync modes depends on the exposure mode selected. See
— — 1.4 2 2.8 4 2-10.6 page 64 for the available combinations of flash sync modes and exposure
— 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 1.4-7.5 modes.
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 1-5.3
Aperture value 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 0.7-3.8
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
NOTE: Flash Sync Modes
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.6-2.7
• When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set, Red-
4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6-1.9
Eye Reduction lamp (page 2) lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires.
5.6 8 11 16 22 32 0.6-1.3 Do not move the camera or let the subject move until shutter is released.
8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6-0.9 • With some lenses, light from the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not reach the
subject’s eyes. In some cases, red-eye effect may not be reduced effectively
• The flash shooting distance range can also be calculated by dividing the guide
due to the location of main subject.
number by the aperture value selected.
• With Slow Sync and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, keep the camera
Example: when f/2.8 is selected with ISO 100 film using this camera’s built-in
steady to prevent picture blur since the shutter speed is slow. Use of a
Speedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance will be;
tripod is recommended.
15 = approx. 5.3m
2.8
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Flash Photography—continued
Using built-in Speedlight
3 Confirm q appears in viewfinder and make sure the
subject is within the flash shooting distance range
1 Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the
Speedlight lock-release button, and set the flash (page 58).
sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while
pressing j button.
• q in viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. This may
• Flash starts to charge when it is released and q appears in the viewfinder indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture
or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.
when Speedlight is fully charged. • When the subject is dimly lit, the AF-Assist Illuminator automatically emits
• q (normal sync) disappears from the LCD panel when Normal Sync is set (page 36) to guide autofocus.
and q button is released. • In General-Purpose or Auto-Multi Program exposure mode, camera
• Press down gently on the Speedlight to retract. automatically controls maximum available aperture according to the film
speed. See page 63.
Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight
2 Set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and
aperture.
28mm to 200mm CPU lenses and AF 300mm f/4 can be used with the built-in
Speedlight. However, AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8, AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED and AF 20-
35mm f/2.8 cannot be used.
Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode • Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the following
zoom lenses, which have limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance:
Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture Page Lens Limitations
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
General-Purpose Program 39 AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 35mm or longer focal length.
Automatically set AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 50mm focal length at 0.7m or longer shooting distance or
Auto-Multi Program 40
to 1/125 sec.*1 70mm at 0.6m or longer.
Vari-Program Automatically set 45
AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 35mm focal length at 1.5m or longer shooting distance or 50-
Shutter-Priority Auto 1/125-30 sec.*2 41 70mm at 1m or longer.
AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 ED 70mm focal length at 1.2m or longer shooting distance.
Aperture-Priority Auto Automatically set to 1/125 sec.*1 42 AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D 28mm focal length at 1m or longer shooting distance.
Desired setting*3 AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 35mm focal length at 1.5m or longer shooting distance.
1/125-30 sec.*2,
Manual 43 AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 35mm or longer focal length.
Long Time Exposure
AF 35-70mm f/2.8 50mm or longer focal length.
*1 Except when Slow Sync or Red-Eye Reduction is set in Auto-Multi Program, Night Scene AF Micro 70-180mm 70mm focal length at 1.5m or longer shooting distance or
Program (in Vari-Program) or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode. (1/125 sec. or f/4.5-5.6 ED 85mm at 1m or longer.
slower shutter speed is selected.) AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 ED 105mm or longer focal length (not usable at 105mm focal length
*2 Shutter speed shifts automatically to 1/125 sec. when the shutter speed is set to 1/125 when the shooting distance is 2m or less).
sec. or faster and the flash is fired (or attached optional Speedlight is turned on).
• Do not set the zoom lens to Macro in wideangle and always remove the lens hood when
*3 Flash shooting distance range depends on the ISO film speed of film in use and aperture using the built-in Speedlight.
selected. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, set the aperture according
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• When the Red-Eye Reduction function is used, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp on
Flash mode Matrix Balanced the camera body (not on Speedlight unit) illuminates.
Non-TTL Repeating Wireless
Manual
Fill-Flash*1 Auto Flash Flash Slave Flash
Speedlight • The AF-Assist Illuminator on the Speedlight unit usually emits light. However,
SB-28/28DX r r r r — when a non-TTL Auto Flash or manual flash is selected, the AF-Assist
Illuminator on the camera body lights up instead.
SB-27 r r r — —
SB-26 r r r r r • Set the exposure mode to A or M when shooting with the Speedlight in mode
other than TTL Auto Flash.
SB-25, SB-24 r r r r —
• In General-Purpose or Auto-Multi Program exposure mode, camera
SB-29*2, SB-23, automatically controls maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the
r — r — —
SB-21B*2
film speed.
SB-22, SB-22s,
SB-20, SB-16B r r r — — ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800
SB-15 Maximum available aperture f/2 f/2.4 f/2.8 f/3.3 f/4 f/4.8
(built-in Speedlight)
SB-11*3, SB-14*3 r r r — —
SB-140*3 Maximum available aperture f/2.8 f/3.3 f/4 f/4.8 f/5.6 f/6.7
*1 When the exposure mode is set to Manual, the flash mode switches to Centre-Weighted Fill- (optional Speedlight)
Flash.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
*2 With SB-29 and SB-21B, autofocus can only be used when an AF Micro-Nikkor (60mm, * When film speed increases by one step, the maximum available aperture is stopped down by
105mm, 200mm and 70-180mm) is attached. 1/2 f/stop. If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than that listed above,
automatically controlled aperture range is from the lens’ maximum to minimum aperture.
*3 TTL Auto Flash is possible with TTL Remote Cord SC-23.
In A or M exposure mode, attach SU-2 to SC-13 with SB-11 and SB-14 or attach SU-3 to
SC-13, SC-11 or SC-15 to AS-15 with SB-140 in conjunction with SC-23. • Attach the optional Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 when a sync terminal is
• Ultraviolet and infrared photography can be performed only when SB-140 is set to M. needed.
• See your Speedlight manual for details. If the camera groups are defined in the • Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera’s electrical
manual of the Speedlight with TTL auto flash, see the section for camera group circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or
IV. higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase.
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v Auto-Servo AF r — — Matrix w r — — optional accessories and a detailed
b Continuous Servo AF — — — Matrix w r — — section with technical specifications.
n Auto-Servo AF r — — Matrix — — r w Please read them carefully.
r : Can be set.
w : Automatically selected when the exposure mode is set. (Can be changed to
another flash sync mode.)
— : Cannot be set.
*1 When Auto Exposure Lock (page 49) is used, Centre-Weighted Metering is selected in any
exposure mode.
*2 Only Manual exposure mode can be used when a non-CPU lens is attached.
Camera’s exposure meter cannot be used and aperture cannot be set with camera’s aperture
button and Command Dial. (Select the aperture using the lens’ aperture ring.) See “Lens
Compatibility” on page 32.
• With built-in Speedlight, each flash sync mode is controlled with the Matrix
Balanced Fill-Flash (page 58); however, flash sync mode changes to Centre-
Weighted Fill-Flash with Manual exposure mode.
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Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of
the camera other than as specified in this manual.
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Troubleshooting
LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page
• CPU Nikkor lens • Autofocus is not
— u blinks • Focus manually. 37
(other than G-type) is • Set lens to possible.
‡ blinks ‡ blinks not set to its minimum aperture. 16
minimum aperture. • In S mode, select 41
faster shutter
• Batteries are • Have fresh ones speed.
O appears — nearing ready. 15 • Overexposure • In A mode, select 43
exhaustion. ⁄ appears ⁄ appears possible. smaller aperture
(larger f-number).
• Turn the power off • In other exposure 28
• Batteries are just and replace modes, use ND
O blinks — 15
about exhausted. batteries with new filter.
ones.
• In S mode, select 41
• Attach CPU lens slower shutter
° blinks ° blinks • Non-CPU lens is (except IX-Nikkor) speed.
(° appears (° appears attached or lens is correctly. (Or set 16 • Underexposure • In A mode, select 43
without blinking without blinking not attached. the exposure ¤ appears ¤ appears possible. larger aperture
in M mode) in M mode) mode to Manual.) (smaller f-number).
• In other exposure 28
• Film is not modes, use Speedlight.
‹ and T blink correctly • Reload film. 19
‹ blinks
and fl appears positioned. • Shutter speed is • Set the shutter
set to Long Time
‚ blinks ‚ blinks speed or switch to 41
T blinks • Non-DX-coded • Load DX-coded Exposure in S
— 19 M mode.
and fl appears film is loaded. film. mode.
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Specifications
Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex Lens servo AF: Auto-Servo AF : Camera automatically chooses Single Servo
AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject
Exposure modes z: General-Purpose Program status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional
P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) information).
S: Shutter-Priority Auto • Single Servo AF: Once focused on a subject, focus is locked
A: Aperture-Priority Auto • Continuous Servo AF: The camera continuously focuses on a
M: Manual moving subject
Vari-Program (x: Portrait, c: Landscape, v: Close-Up, b: Sport, M: Manual
n: Night Scene)
Focus lock Focus is locked when shutter release button is lightly pressed and
Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) subject is in focus in Single Servo AF
Lens mount Nikon F mount Exposure metering 3D Matrix: with D- or G-type AF Nikkor
Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* Six-segment Matrix: with non-D/G-type AF Nikkor (except AF lens
* With limitation; see chart on p. 32. for F3AF and IX-Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor
Centre-Weighted: in Manual exposure mode or with Auto Exposure
Viewfinder Fixed eyelevel pentaprism high-eyepoint type Lock
Focusing screen Clear Matte Screen II (with focus frame) Metering range EV 1 to EV 20 at ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens
Viewfinder frame Approx. 90% Film speed setting Automatically set to ISO speed of DX-coded film used; film speed
coverage range: ISO 25 to 5000
Finder magnification Approx. 0.69X to 0.74X with 50mm lens set at infinity Exposure meter Activated by turning on power, lightly pressing shutter release
button; stays on for 5 sec. after removing finger from button, or 2
Dioptre adjustment –1.5m–1 to +1.0m–1
sec. after releasing shutter
Viewfinder information Focus indication (in-focus indication and AF impossible warning),
Exposure With exposure compensation button;
‡ warning, ‹ warning, ° warning, exposure value (shutter
compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 steps (in P, S, A and M mode)
speed, aperture), exposure warning, electronic analogue display,
exposure compensation, focus brackets, Centre-Weighted Metering Auto exposure lock By pressing AE-L (auto exposure lock) button while exposure meter
area, flash ready-light (charged indication, full output warning and is activated (Centre-Weighted Metering is automatically selected.)
flash recommended)
Shutter Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Autofocus • TTL phase detection AF system with AF-Assist Illuminator
• Activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button Shutter speeds • In z, P, A, x, c, v, b, n: 30 to 1/2000 sec. automatically set
• Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (at ISO 100, normal • In S, M: 30 to 1/2000 sec., Long Time Exposure (only be
temperature) selected in M)
Self-timer Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 sec.; cancelable
Sync contact • X-contact only (semiconductor-type); flash synchronisation up
to 1/125 sec.
• Automatically set to 1/125 sec. when shutter speed is set to
1/2000 to 1/180 sec.
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Specifications—continued
Built-in Speedlight Activated by pressing Speedlight lock-release button, guide number: Number of 36-exposure At 20°C At –10°C
15 (at ISO 100, m); flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens; film speed (24-exposure) film rolls Without flash Approx. 65 (85) Approx. 38 (50)
range: ISO 25 to ISO 800 (same range as optional Speedlight) per set of fresh batteries
With flash for half
Flash control Controlled by TTL Sensor Approx. 16 (21) Approx. 10 (13)
of all exposures
• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash: possible with CPU lens and built-in * For autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm
Speedlight or optional Speedlight f/4-5.6D lens, covering the full range from infinity (∞) to the
• Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash: in M exposure mode, Centre- closest distance and back to infinity (∞) before each shot, with a
Weighted Metering shutter speed of 1/125 sec. or faster.
• Standard TTL: non-CPU lens
LCD panel information Shutter speed, aperture, flash sync mode, film speed, exposure
Flash sync mode Normal, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, compensation, frame counter/compensation value, ‡ warning,
Slow Sync ‹ warning, ° warning, film loading, self-timer, battery power
and Flexible Program
Flash recommended Blinks in low brightness or when flash is recommended
indication Date/time imprint Display mode: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, No Imprint,
function Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year
Ready light • Flash fully charged: lights (minimum charging time: (For F60D only) Built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within ±90
approx. 4 sec.) seconds a month; leap year adjustment until 2019
• Full output warning: blinks (3 sec. after flash) Usable film: ISO 32 to 3200 DX-coded film
Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; ready-light contact, TTL flash Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR2025 type)
contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for Posi-Mount system Battery life: Approx. 3 years*
* May vary depending on extent of imprint use, film speed in use,
Film loading Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is etc.
closed
Camera back Hinged back with film cartridge confirmation window;
Film advance Film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in unchangeable
b exposure mode, shots are taken as long as shutter release
Power source Two CR123A or DL123A-type lithium batteries
button is depressed; shooting speed: approx. 1 fps
Battery power I for sufficient power; O indicates batteries are nearing
Frame counter Digital display in LCD panel; additive type; counts back while film is confirmation exhaustion; blinking O indicates batteries are just about
being rewound exhausted; no indication/ symbol appears when batteries are
Film rewind Film automatically starts to rewind at the end of the film roll; rewind completely exhausted or improperly installed
speed: approx. 17 sec. with 36-exposure film or approx. 14 sec. Tripod socket 1/4 (diameter, JIS standard)
with 24-exposure film; mid-roll rewind possible
Dimensions (WxHxD) F60: Approx. 148.5 x 96 x 69mm
F60D: Approx. 148.5 x 96 x 70mm
Weight F60: Approx. 575g
(without batteries) F60D: Approx. 585g
All specifications apply when fresh CR123A-type batteries are used at normal
temperature (20˚C).
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Index
A F P
AF-Assist Illuminator ...25, 36-37, 63-64 Flash shooting distance range .....29, 58 Portrait Program.....................23, 46, 64
Aperture-Priority Auto exposure Flash sync mode...........................58-60
mode ..................................23, 42, 64 Flexible Program ..........................40, 64 R
Auto Exposure Lock...........................49 Focus Lock.............................20, 25, 38 Red-Eye Reduction ......................59, 64
Autofocus ...............................20, 33, 36 Focus mode............................20, 36-37 Red-Eye Reduction with
Auto-Multi Program................22, 40, 64 Slow Sync ................................59, 64
Auto-Servo AF....................................36 G
General-Purpose Program .....22, 39, 64 S
B G-type Nikkor lens ............16-17, 32-33 Self-timer............................................55
Built-in Speedlight..................28, 58, 60 Guide number ....................................58 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure
mode ..................................22, 41, 64
C L Single Servo AF..................................36
Centre-Weighted Slow Sync flash ......................58-59, 64
Landscape Program...............23, 46, 64
Metering .......................30, 33, 48, 64 Sport Program.........................23, 47,64
Long Time Exposure.....................43-44
Close-Up Program .................23, 46, 64 Standard TTL flash.............................58
Continuous Servo AF .........................36 Sync shutter speed ......................60, 63
CPU Nikkor lens...............32, 58, 62, 70
M
Manual exposure mode .........33, 43, 64
Manual focus..........................33, 37, 71
T
D Manual focus with electronic
3D Matrix Metering ................30, 33, 48
Depth of field................................30, 42 rangefinder ...............................33, 37 Two-Button Reset ..............................57
Dioptre adjustment.............................56 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash............58, 62
Distance information ..........................48 Matrix Metering ................30, 33, 48, 64 V
D-type Nikkor lens.............16-17, 32-33 Mid-roll rewind ...................................34 Vari-Program ................................45-47
DX-coded film ..............................19, 34 Minimum aperture ........................16, 70
E N
Exposure compensation ..............50, 64 Night Scene Program.............23, 47, 64
Exposure metering system ....30, 48, 64 Normal Sync flash ............29, 58, 60, 64
Exposure mode .....22-23, 33, 39-44, 64
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