Nikon D60 - First Steps

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First Steps

This chapter explains the procedures necessary

to

prepare for shooting, including

charging and inserting the battery, instructions for

mounting

lenses,

setting the date

and time, using memory cards.

~

18

~23

Table of Contents

Notices5
Table of Contents7
Introduction13
About this Manual13
Information and Precautions14
- Ae-Uaf15
Getting to Know the Camera16
- Camera Body16
- The Mode Dial18
- The Power Switch18
- The Viewfinder Display19
- The Shooting Information Display20
- The Com Mand Dia I22
- Multi Selector24
- The Shutter-Release Button25
- (Help) Button25
- The Camera Strap AN-DC126
First Steps27
Charging and Inserting the Battery28
- The Quick Charger28
- The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery EN-EL928
Attaching a Lens30
- Detaching Lenses31
- Vibration Reduction Mode (VR)32
Setting Display Language, Date and Time33
- Reset the Clock33
Inserting Memory Cards35
- Formatting Memory Cards36
Adjusting Viewfinder Focus (Diopter Adjustment)38
Basic Photography39
Point-And-Shoot" Photography (A~ (Auto) Mode)40
- Step 1 Turn the Camera on and Select Shooting Mode40
- Step 2 Frame a Photograph42
- Step 3 Focus and Shoot44
- Step 344
- Viewing Photographsldeleting Photographs46
- Shooting Particular Scenes48
  - Taking Pictures48
  - Features of48
  - Getting Good Results with Autofocus50
    - 5, ~, ~, and I::J Modes52
  - And Modes52
    - Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes52
- Shooting in53
  - P Mode (Programmed Auto)53
- Shooting in S Mode (Shutter-Priority Auto)54
- Shooting in54
  - A Mode (Aperture-Priority Auto)55
- Shooting in56
  - M Mode (Manual)56
  - Shooting in Mode (Manual)58
- Changing Shooting Settings59
- The Quick Settings Display60
- Image Quality and Size61
  - Image Quality62
  - Image Size62
- White Balance64
- ISO Sensitivity65
- Releasing the Shutter66
  - Release Mode66
  - Continuous Mode66
  - Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes67
- Focus69
  - Focus Mode69
  - AF-Area Mode70
  - Focus Point Selection71
  - Focus Lock72
  - Manual Focus73
- Exposure74
  - Metering74
  - Autoexposure Lock75
- Using the Built-In Flash76
  - Changing the Flash Mode77
- Exposure Compensation79
- Flash Compensation80
- Active D-Lighting81
- Two-Button Reset82
More on Playback83
Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback84
- Full-Frame Playback84
- Photo Information85
Viewing Multiple Photographs: Thumbnail Playback88
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom89
Protecting Photographs from Deletion90
Connecting to Acomputer, Printer, or TV91
Connecting to a Computer92
- Before Connecting the Camera92
- Connecting the USB Cable93
Connecting to a Printer95
Printing Via Direct USB Connection96
- Connecting the Printer97
- Printing Photographs One at a Time98
- Printing Multiple Photographs100
- Creating an Index Print101
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set102
Viewing Photographs on TV104
Using Camera Menus106
Playback Options: the Playback Menu108
- Delete108
- Playback Folder109
- Rotate Tall110
- Slide Show110
- Stop-Motion Movie111
Shooting Options: the Shooting Menu112
- Optimize Image113
- Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom114
- White Balance115
- Fine-Tuning White Balance116
- Preset Manual117
- Noise Reduction120
Custom Settings121
- R Reset122
- 01 Beep122
- 06 No Memory Card122
- Image Review123
- AF-Assist123
- ISO Auto123
- Fn Button124
- AE Lock125
- 14 Built-In Flash/Optional Flash Unit125
- Auto off Timers126
- Self-Timer126
- 17 Remote on Duration127
- Date Imprint127
- Rangefinder128
Basic Camera Settings: the Setup Menu129
- Csm/Setup Menu130
- Choosing Menu Items for My Menu131
- Info Display Format132
- Auto Shooting Info134
- Shooting Info Auto off135
- LCD Brightness135
- Video Mode135
- Language135
- Image Comment136
- Folders137
- File No. Sequence138
- Clean Image Sensor138
- Mirror Lock-Up138
- Firmware Version138
- Dust off Ref Photo139
- Auto Image Rotation140
Creating Retouched Copies: the Retouch Menu141
- Creating Retouched Copies142
- Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback143
- Quick Retouch144
- D-Lighting144
- Red-Eye Correction145
- Trim146
- Monochrome146
- Filter Effects147
- Small Picture148
- Image Overlay150
- NEF (RAW) Processing152
- Stop-Motion Movie153
- Before and after (Making a Side-By-Side Comparison)155
Optional Accessories157
Compatible Lenses158
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)162
Other Accessories167
- Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter169
Approved Memory Cards170
Maximizing the Life of the Camera 1S9171
Caring for the Camera171
- Storage171
- Cleaning171
- Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter172
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions176
- The Camera and Lens176
- The Battery178
Technical Notes179
- Display179
- Troubleshooting179
- Shooting180
- Playback182
- Others183
Camera Error Messages and Displays184
Appendix188
- Available Settings and Defaults188
- Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size190
- Exposure Program (Mode P)190
- Flash Control191
- Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-In Flash191
- Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range191
Specifications192
- Supported Standards198
Index199

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