Nikon Camera N60 Manual de usuario

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About This Manual [ Basic Operation 1 Install batteries and check battery power 2 Mount lens and set aperture 3 Load film P. 14-15 P.16-17 P.18-19 4

Detailed Operation P. 31-64,69 Notes on Batteries (P. 69) Lens Compatibility Chart (P. 32-33)-CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32-33)/ Non-CPU lens (P. 32-33) Film

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BASIC OPERATION This section guides you through basic operations with the camera set to ~ mode. Settings are as follows: Attached lens D-type AF Nikko

1 1.1 1.2 14 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR123A or DL 123A-type lithium batteries with this camera. (Other batteries cannot be

IZI Check points z o ~--------------------------------------------------------~ o Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, conta

2 2.1 Mount Lens and Set Aperture Mount the lens to the camera body and set the lens' aperture to its minimum setting (largest f-number) for auto

IZl Check pOints Z ___________________________________________________ 0 D Use D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this camera. (Se

3 3.1 3.2 18 Load Film Use a DX-coded film. Film speed r-----,,-------___ is set automatically (18025-5000). When the camera is turned on, film is loa

1ZI Check points z o ---------------------------------------------------------~ D Only OX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other th

Nomenclature Focus mode selector P. 20 Lens release button P.17 Built-in P.28 shoe 2 ~ Eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 56) AF-Assist Iliuminator/Self-timer/

4 4.1 4.2 · 20 Set Focus Mode Selector to AF When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), the camera focuses automatically. Set the focus mo

IZI Check points z o -------------------------------------------------------~ o Do not attempt to rotate the lens' focus ring manually with the f

5 Set Exposure Mode Dial to 8 With the exposure mode set to 8 (General-Purpose Program), the camera will automatically control your exposure. 5 1 Set

[ZJ Check pOints o Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of Vari-Programs enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls

6 6.1 24 Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in

IZl Check pOints o Diopter adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through the viewfinder more clearly. o To take a picture of a off-ce

7 7.1 7.2 26 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter Confirm that. (focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then release the shutter

IZl Check points o Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder. If any other indications appear, see page 70. o When you reac

8 8.1 28 Using Built-In Speedlight If ~ (ready-light indication) blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button, use the b

!Zl Check points z o ~ o The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a a: guide number of 15/49 (IS01 00, m/ft.). ~ o Using

Dio lever P. 56 Finder P. 56 Film cartridge confirmation window P. 19 Mid-roll rewind button P. 34 AE-L button P. 49 Command Dial P. 41 Battery ch

About Focus and Ex osure Focus, exposure and metering system are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor hel

DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions - including lens, film, focus, exposure and others. 31

32 Use a CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. O-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions. CPU contacts of CPU lens OOtype AF

Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses ~ Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Any mode Matrix Autofocus electronic Manual other t

Film 34 Confirming an automatically set film speed • To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded OX-coded film, press the II! and @ bu

In case film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll --./ @) -jr r-<.1>' ~ -~a-[361 ~ • When battery power is very low, o

Focus Mode 36 Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the

The AF-Assist Illuminator is activated automatically and cannot be canceled. It is effective for lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 200mm, and the

Focus Lock Focus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture off-center subject. It is also effective in situations where autofo

Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode 8 : General-Purpose Program Simplest exposure mode with this camera. The camera automatically controls your exposure. Re

LCDNiewfinder Dis la s 1 6 I 2 I.~, .~, .~, ."r .~, .~, oooofo.o SLOW (a-, a-, 7 3 @. -~ ~ 4 ~~~+,L'.L'~ 8 5 9 1. Shutter speed 6.

Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode-continued P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls your exposure to achieve a correct exposure in any sho

S: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed (30-1 /2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper apertur

Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode-continued A: Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set your desired aperture manually. The camera automatically selects

M: Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed and aperture manually. You can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time E

Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode---i:ontinued 3 44 Electronic analog display The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference bet

Vari-Pro ram Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from five different programs designed for specific picture-taking situations. Fo

Vari-Pro ram-continued Vari-Program selection ~ ..:l..: Portrait Program Use this program whenever you are taking pictures of people. It uses a relati

e ,. ~: Sport Program Use this program to freeze action. It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. Recommended AF Nikkor lens

Ex osure Meterin • The exposure metering system of this camera is normally set to Matrix Metering. It automatically switches to Center-Weighted Meter

Auto Ex osure Lock • When using the auto exposure modes, you can control the exposure based on the brightness of a specific area within the scene usi

1---1. Focus brackets (page 25) 2. Focus indicator (page 25) 3. Shutter speed 4. Aperture ) 5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Meterin

Ex osure Com ensation • To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the

2 Compose picture and shoot. iii" IIC • To cancel exposure compensation, rotate the Command Dial while 5l pressing the 5I! button to reset the c

DatelTime (for N60QD only) You can imprint the following date information on your picture (in any exposure mode): Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, M

Adjusting date and time 1 2 Press MODE button to select available displays. Press SELECT button to select date/time to be adjusted. CIJJfl) CIJJ!!8 GI

DatelTime-continued Taking pictures with imprinted date/time 1 2 54 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. CIilliID GB SELECT ADJUS

Self-Timer 0 eration You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before usi

• The finder diopter enables near-or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision . • Slide the diopter adjustment l

Two-Button Reset • Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original default settings. Press the ~ and @ buttons simulta

Flash Photo Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash This camera is equipped with built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for

Flash sync mode features ~@: Red-Eye Reduction The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires to reduce the red-eye effec

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N60/N60QD camera. We are sure that you will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography

-continued Using built-in Speedlight 1 Release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the Speed light lock-release button, and set the flash sync mode by

3 Confirm ~ appears in viewfinder and make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range (page 58) . • 'I in viewfinder blinks app

• Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table. (The built-in Speedlight and optional Speedlight cannot b

• Notes on using the optional Speedlight • Flash sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower when using an optional Speed light. • Available film speeds for T

Available Mode Combinations .The following chart lists available modes when an AF Nikkor is attached (except IX-Nikkor, AF-S or AF-I lens). :! ;S t; ~

MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon N60/N60QO is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You'll want to take good c

o tional Accessories Soft Case ____________________ _ Two camera cases are available for this camera . • CF-49: Camera body fits inside case with AF

Camera Care 6 WARNING Do not use • Cleaning camera body Do NOT ever use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. It causes fire or health hazard. It

Camera Care-continued • Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the

Notes on Batteries Keep batteries out of children's reach. & WARNING Do not leave If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor i

Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like wedding or graduations. Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Niko

Troubleshootin FE E blinks FE E blinks • Lens is not set to its • Set lens to 16 minimum aperture. minimum aperture. • Batteries are • Have fresh one

• blinks • Autofocus is not • Focus manually . 37 possible. • In S mode, select faster shutter 41 speed. • Overexposure • In A mode, select H : appear

S ecifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex Exposure modes 8': General-Purpose Program P: Auto-Multi Program (

Lens servo AF: Auto-Servo AF : Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. sta

S ecificationS-continued Built-in Speedlight Activated by pressing Speedlight lock-release button, guide number: 15/49 (at ISO 100, m/ft.); flash cove

Number of 36-exposure At 20°C/68°F At -10°C/14°F (24-exposure) film rolls Without flash Approx. 65 (85) Approx. 38 (50) per set of fresh batteries Wi

Index A AF-Assist Illuminator ... 25,36-37,63-64 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode ... .23, 42, 64 Auto Exposure Lock

p Portrait Program ... 23, 46, 64 R Red-Eye Reduction ... 59, 64 Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync .. ...

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Contents 8 The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-tak

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