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Nomenclature AF-Assist Iliuminator/ Self-timer/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp PP. 59 Focus mode selector P. 20 Lens release button P. 17 Shutter release button P. 15 Flash sync mode button P. 60 Aperture button P. 43 Exposure compensation button P. 50 P. 28 Built-in LCD shoe ~ Eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 56) 2 P.
Dio lever P. 56 Finder AE-L button P. 49 P. 56 Command Dial P. 41 Film cartridge confirmation window P. 19 Battery chamber cover lock release P. 14 Tripod socket Mid-roll rewind button P. 34 N60QD only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1-----, r----5 2 w::s!::::;!~~"'-6 GIml) SELECT ADJUST • • • ~~7 1. Date/time display LCD 2. ' : Year indicator 3. MODE button : Push to select one of five available displays. 4. SELECT button : Push to select date/time to be adjusted . 5. M : Month indicator 6.
LCDNiewfinder Dis la s 1 I I .~, .~, .~, 3 SLOW @. .~, - (a-, a-, ~ Shutter speed Flexible program (page 40) Flash sync mode (page 59) Battery power (page 15) Self-timer (page 55) 7 ~ ~~~+ ,L'.L'~ 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ." r .~, oooofo.o 2 4 6 8 9 6. Aperture 7. Exposure compensation (page 50) 8. Frame counter/ exposure compensation value (page 19, 50) 9. Film (page 19) About LCD • At high temperatures of 60°C (140°F) or above, the display tums black, making it impossible to read .
1- - ) 1. Focus brackets (page 25) 2. Focus indicator (page 25) 3. Shutter speed 4. Aperture 5. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering (page 48) 6. Flash ready-light (page 28) 7. Exposure compensation mark (page 50) 8.
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 a bigger part of your life. Get to know your N60/N60QD camera, but before using it, be sure to read this manual thoroughly. Also, we recommend that you keep this manual handy. Main features of the N60/N60QD: • SLR camera with built-in Speedlight makes taking pictures easy and enjoyable, even for the most inexperienced beginner.
Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like wedding or graduations. Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. Using your camera correctly The Nikon N60/N60QD's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories.
Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure and shooting in basic steps for easy picture-taking even for SLR camera beginners. "Detailed Operation" explains each function, from lens to exposure, in detail, in approximately the same order as the steps in the "Basic Operation" section. After becoming familiar with basic shooting, refer to the detailed explanation of each operation/function to step up to advanced shooting that requires more advanced techniques.
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About This Manual [ Basic Operation P. 13-30 1 Install batteries and check battery power P. 14-15 2 Mount lens and set aperture P.16-17 3 Load film P.18-19 4 Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P.20-21 5 Set Exposure Mode Dial to 8 6 7 Hold Camera and Focus P. 24-25 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter P.26-27 8 Using Built-In Speedlight 10 • • • • • P. 22-23 P.
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 (P. 34)-Confirming an automatically set film speed (P. 34)/ Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/ ln case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at midroll (P. 35)/Film advance mode (P. 35) Focus Mode (P. 36-37)-Autofocus (P. 36)/AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 36)/ Manual focus (P. 37) Focus Lock (P. 38) Shooting in Each Exposure Mode (P.
BASIC OPERATION This section guides you through basic operations with the camera set to ~ mode. Settings are as follows : Attached lens D-type AF Nikkor Focus mode Autofocus Exposure mode 8' (General-Purpose Progam) Exposure metering 3D Matrix Metering* Built-in Speedlight Normal sync* * Automatically set when exposure mode is set to 8'.
Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 1 1.1 1.2 Use two CR1 23A or DL 123Atype lithium batteri es with this camera. (Other batteri es can not be used.) Turn off the main switch and open the battery chamber cover. Insert batteries with the "EB" and "8 " ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber cover, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. • Incorrect positioning of camera.
z o IZI Check points ~-------------------------------------------------------~ o Keep the batteries out of children 's reach . If swallowed, contact a a: doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 69.) ~ o When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the main switch off and 0 o replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand.
Mount Lens and Set Aperture 2 2.1 Mount the lens to the camera body and set the lens' aperture to its minimum setting (largest fnumber) for automatic operation. Turn the main switch off and mount lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.
IZl Check pOints ___________________________________________________ 0Z D Use D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) D Make sure to turn the main switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. D When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button. D When attaching/detaching the lens, make sure to avoid direct sunlight. 2•3 Detaching the lens . • Push and hold the lens release button , then turn the lens clockwise.
Load Film 3 Use a DX-coded film. Film speed r - - - - - , , - - - - - - -___ is set automatically (180255000). ___ "'7ll LUL_ ISO (film When the camera is turned on, speed) film is loaded and the camera ~I':;"""::==------ DX mark back is closed , the film automatically advances to the first frame. ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' 3.1 Turn on the main switch, then open the camera back and insert film . • Insert from the bottom of the film cartridge. 3.2 Pull film leader out to red index mark.
z 1ZI Check points --------------------------------------------------------D Only OX-coded film can be used with this camera. When film other than OX-coded film is inserted,
Set Focus Mode Selector to AF 4 4.1 When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), the camera focuses automatically. Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus). • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . • To focus , lightly press the shutter release button . (See page 24.) 4.2 Situations where autofocus may not work as expected: • Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations.
z IZI Check points o o Do not attempt to rotate the lens' focus ring manually with the focus w ------------------------------------------------------- a::~ o Q. mode set to AF. o With the focus mode set at AF, the shutter cannot be released when the 0 subject is out of focus. For details on focus mode, see page 36. i Low contrast scenes For example, where the subject is wearing the same color clothing as a wall or other background. Patterned subject or scene For example, building windows.
Set Exposure Mode Dial to 8 5 5•1 With the exposure mode set to 8 (General-Purpose Program), the camera will automatical ly control your exposure. Set th e exposure mode dial to 8 . _ IcS FS.6 e [ :J C® • Shutter speed and aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder when shutter release button is lightly pressed. . 5•2 22 About exposure mode and type of program Symbol Exposure model Type of program ~ General-Purpose Program P. 39 p Auto-Multi Program P. 40 S Shutter-Priority Auto P.
[ZJ z o Check pOints o Ten exposure modes are available with this camera. Five types of VariPrograms enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls in various shooting situations. See step 5.2 for the summary of each exposure mode and each reference page for the operating instructions and details. Symbol M ~ J. ~ Cl e q. .~ > o o ~ Characteristics/shooting situations You set the desired aperture, and based on that, the camera selects the correct shutter speed .
Hold Camera and Focus 6 6.1 Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes. to appear in the viewfinder. Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support . • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens).
IZl Check pOints z o o Diopter adjustment (page 56) is available to enable you to see through a: w the viewfinder more clearly. o o o To take a picture of a off-center subject, use focus lock (page 38). o For N60QD only: Date or time can be imprinted on your iii ia photos/negatives (page 52). 6.2 ~ Q. Compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button . • Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button.
Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 7 7.1 Confirm that. (focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then release the shutter by slowly and fully depressing the shutter rel ease button . Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button . • When " (ready-lig ht indication) blinks, use the built-in Speedlight. (See page 28/58.) • If a warn ing indication appears in the viewfinder, see page 70. 7.2 Confirm focus indicator.
z IZl Check points o o Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder. o o o If any other indications appear, see page 70. When you reach the end of the film roll , the film starts to rewind automatically. For mid-roll rewind, see page 34. For self-timer operation , see page 55. 7.3 o o ~ Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll. Ie'S FS.D @ __ (:l [36] • When you reach the end of the film roll , the film starts to rewind automatically.
Using Built-In Speedlight 8 8.1 If ~ (ready-light indication) blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button, use the bu ilt- in Speedlight. Press the Speed light lock-release button to release the Speed light. • As soon as the Speedlight is released it starts recharging , and when the Speedlight is ready to fire 'I appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). • To close the Speedlight, press gently until it clicks shut.
z o !Zl Check points 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.). ~ 0 shooting. (For details, see page 58.) Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting. Some zoom lenses have limitations using Speedlight and may cause vignetting. (For details, see page 61.) u; o Using a CPU lens enables to perform Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash o o 8.2 o ~ Confirm ~ in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture.
About Focus and Ex osure Focus, exposure and metering system are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. Focus and depth of field When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. It varies according to shooting distance, focal length and, above all, aperture.
DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions - including lens, film, focus, exposure and others.
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 Nikkor When a non-CPU lens is attached • Usable exposure modes are limited. A non-CPU lens can be used only when the exposure mode is set to M (manual). (Shutter cannot be released with other modes.) With a non-CPU lens, the exposure meter cannot be activated and the aperture cannot be set using the aperture button and Command Dial.
Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses ~ Lens Focus mode Exposure mode Any mode Manual with Autofocus electronic Manual other than rangefinder M M Metering system Matrix 3D 6- 6- Centersegment segment Weighted*' D-type AF Nikkor 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor - 0 0*' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 AI-P Nikkor AI-S or AI type Nikkor, Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor - 0 *' 0 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 *' 0 - 1::,.
Film Confirming an automatically set film speed • To confirm the automatically set film speed of your loaded OX-coded film , press the II! and @ buttons simultaneously. Note that pressing the II! and @ buttons for more than 2 sec. resets some of the functions. (For "Two-Button Reset", see page 57 .) Mid-roll rewind = • To rewind film at mid-roll , press the (mid -roll rewind) button with a pointed object. When film is completely rewound, E appears and (;) blinks in the LCD panel.
In case film does not start to rewi nd or film rewind stops at mid-roll -- -j r r<.1>' ~ -~a- [3 6 1 ./ @) ~ • When battery power is very low, or in low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and <:) and f.-.- will blink in the LCD panel. In this case, turn off the main switch, change batteries, then turn on :E the main switch to rewind film again. .... !E. z o ~ o ow ....
Focus Mode Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and causes. to appear in the viewfinder. Auto-Servo AF: Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information). 1. Single Servo AF: Once focused on a subject, focus is locked. 2.
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 effective focus distance is 0.5 to 3m (1 .6 to 9.8 ft .). NOTE: Continuous use of AF-Assist Illuminator After continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator, it may stop emitting light to protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the Illuminator again.
Focus Lock Focus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture off-center subject. It is also effective in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 20). 1 Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button. • • 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 Program .
Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode 8 : General-Purpose Program Simplest exposu re mode with th is camera. The camera automatically controls your exposure. Recommended for beg inner SLR camera users. For available mode combinations. see page 64. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to 8 . • With exposure mode set to ~ , other modes are set as follows : Exposure metering : Matrix (page 48) Flash: Normal sync Flexible Program, Exposure compensation and Slow Sync flash cannot be used. 2 Confirm focus indicator.
Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode-continued P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls your exposure to achieve a correct exposure in any shooting situation. For more complex shooting , use Flexible Program (below) or exposure compensation (page 50). For other available mode combinations, see page 64. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to P. 2 Confirm focus indicator . and shoot.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed (30-1 /2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide a correct exposure. With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject; with slower speeds, you can create a motion effect. For available mode combinations, see page 64. 1 III• • Set the exposure mode dial to S and set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) with the Command Dial. coooFI.f [ Il 2 Confirm focus indicator.
Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode-continued A: Aperture- Priority Auto Enables you to set your desired aperture manually. The camera automatically selects a suitable shutter speed to give you a correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controll ing the depth of field, you can make the background and foreground sharper, or blur the background. In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance. For avai lable mode com binations. see page 64.
M: Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed and aperture manually. You can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time Exposure, which allows shutter speeds greater than 30 sec. , is also possible in this mode. For other available mode combinations, see page 64. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to M and compose. • Metering system automatically switches to Center-Weighted from Matrix in Manual exposure mode. (Page 48.
Shootin in Each Ex osure Mode---i:ontinued Electronic analog display The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure (shutter speed and aperture), and the correct exposure. Not available with Long Time Exposure. Correct exposure or ±0.5EV +·0·- • Under -0.5EV to -1 .5EV +·0·- •• Over +1.5EV ..... + ·0·- 3 Confirm focus indicator. in the viewfinder and shoot. • A Non-CPU lens works only with Manual exposure mode.
Vari-Pro ram Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from five different programs designed for specific picture-taking situations. For other available mode combinations. see page 64. Shooting with Vari-Program Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program , confirm focus indicator. in the viewfinder and shoot. • The following warning indications appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel when the subject is too dark or bright. • :-: I: Use ND filter. • L .:0: Use Speedlight.
Vari-Pro ram-continued Vari-Program selection ~ ..:l.. : Portrait Program Use this program whenever you are taking pictures of people. It uses a relatively large aperture (smaller f-number) and shallow depth of field to create a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures. II:Landscape Program Use this program whenever you 're taking a picture of a distant scene.
e ,. ~ : Sport Program Use this program to freeze action. It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses • In "'..; Sport Program , focus detection continues as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed . By fully depressing the shutter release button and holding it in, you can perform continuous shooting. ~: Night Scene Program Use this program in the evening or at night.
Ex osure Meterin • The exposure metering system of this camera is normally set to Matrix Metering. It automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual or when the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 49) is used. Matrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Matrix Metering provides correct exposure control using a sixsegment Matrix Sensor.
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 using the Auto Exposure Lock function. The metering system automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering when this function is used. 1 Center the main subject inside the viewfinder and zoom-in. Press the AE-L button while lightly pressing the shutter release button. 2 Keeping the AE-L button pressed, recompose, focus and shoot.
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 subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with color slide 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 8' mode and Vari-Program) .
2 Compose picture and shoot. iii" IIC 5l • To cancel exposure compensation, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the 5I! button to reset the compensation value to O. Or you can perform Two-Button Reset (page 57). (Turning the camera off does not cancel the exposure compensation function .) ~ I!!. i§ ~ a..
DatelTime (for N60QD only) You can imprint the fo llowing date information on your picture (in any exposure mode): Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. Imprinted date/time The illustration at right indicates the position of the imprinted date/time. It may be difficult to read against bright colors such as white or reddish hues.
Adjusting date and time 1 Press MODE button to select available displays. Press SELECT button to select date/time to be adjusted. CIJJfl) ... GImI) SELECT ADJUST CIJJ!!8 ... GImI) SELECT ADJUST • Date adjustment cannot be performed with the Day/ Hour/ Minute display. To do so, you must select Year/ Month/ Day, Month/ Day/Year or Day/ Month/Year displays. 2 Press ADJUST button to set the correct number. Then press SELECT button until the number stops blinking. CCL£DB ... GImI) SELECT ADJUST ..
DatelTime-continued Taking pictures with imprinted date/time 1 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. CIilliID ... GB SELECT ADJUST Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows: Year/Month/Day Day/ MonthlYear Day/Hour/ Minute Month/DaylYear No imprint • The data displayed on the data imprint LC D will be imprinted on the picture. Select - - - - - - (no imprint) to cancel data impri nt. Compati ble film speeds for data imprinting are 15032 -3200.
Self-Timer 0 eration You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer. 1 Press ~ (self-timer) button and confirm that ~ appears on the LCD panel. Ili o :z t; :z ir ~ • When <::> button is pressed , duration of camera's meter changes to 30 sec. Press the shutter release button within 30 sec. of pressing the <::> button. • The self-timer cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e.
• The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision . • Slide the diopter adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets in the viewfinder appear sharp. The adjustable range of the finder diopter is -1.5 DP. to + 1.0 DP. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide viewfinder diopter of -5.0 to +3.0 DP .
Two-Button Reset • Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original default settings. Press the ~ and @ buttons simultaneously for more than 2 sec. zo ~ • The following functions are reset to their original settings: Flexible Program: Canceled Exposure Compensation: Canceled Flash sync mode: Slow Sync with exposure mode set to I:!!I or normal sync with other exposure modes Self-timer: Canceled • See page 64 for the camera's default setting and available mode combinations.
Flash Photo Built-in Speedlight and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash This camera is equipped with built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 15 (IS01 00, m) or 49 (IS01 00, ft.). Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject and background, and controls adequate flash output to create natural-looking flash photography (with CPU lens).
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 effect in photos of people or animals. LSLOW .,. : Slow Sync Normally, the camera 's shutter speed is automatically set to 1/ 125 sec. with flash photography. But for shooting nighttime scenes, Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed to bring out background details using all of the available light.
-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 rotating the Command Dial while pressing ~ button. • Speedlight starts to charge when it is released and ~ appears in the viewfinder when Speedlight is fully charged . • ~ (normal sync) disappears from the LCD panel when Normal Sync is set and ~ button is released. • Press down gently on the Speedlight to retract.
3 Confirm ~ appears in viewfinder and make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range (page 58) . • 'I in viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. This may indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again . • When the subject is dimly lit, the AF-Assist Illuminator automatically emits (page 36) to guide autofocus.
• Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table. (The built-in Speedlight and optional Speedlight cannot be used together.) Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached. (Non-CPU lenses are not recommended .
• 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 TIL Auto Flash are ISO 25 to ISO 800. • When the Red-Eye Reduction function is used, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp on the camera body (not on Speedlight unit) illuminates . • The AF-Assist Illuminator on the Speedlight unit usually emits light.
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 $ ;:;; -§ ... ~ ..... {!: ~ ~ .tJ 3 P S A .!t/ -§ ~ ~ Auto-Servo AF Auto-Servo AF Auto-Servo AF Auto-Servo AF M*2 Auto-Servo AF ~ 0 0 0 0 it: ;- tg if' ~ Ii; ~ - - Matrix 0 0 0 0 Matrix - "/j .1' i § ~ :::; "t) ~ ct'~ ~ ct' Cl> - 0 0 ..
MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon N60/N60QO is a highperformance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You'll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, as doing so will add to your picture taking pleasure. We've also included information about optional accessories and a detailed section with technical specifications. Please read them carefully.
o tional Accessories Soft Case _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Two camera cases are available for this camera . • CF-49: Camera body fits inside case with AF 35-80mm f/4-5.60 lens attached. • CF-50: Camera body fits inside case with AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 lens attached. Straps _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--.. Nikon offers a variety of camera straps.
Camera Care 6 WARNING Do NOT ever use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. Do not use It causes fire or health hazard. It damages the camera. • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near sea water, wipe the camera body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth .
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 batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage . • In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity.
Notes on Batteries & WARNING Keep batteries out of children's reach. Do not leave If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. • Use two CR123A or DL123A lithium batteries Use two CR123A or DL 123A lithium batteries . • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions.
Troubleshootin FE E blinks FE E blinks ~appears ~blinks F - - blinks (F - - appears without blinking in M mode) E,-r and Q blink and E appears Q blinks and E appears Q blinks E,- ,- and Q blink • Lens is not set to its minimum aperture. • Set lens to minimum aperture. 16 • Batteries are nearing exhaustion . • Have fresh ones ready. 15 • Batteries are just about exhausted. • Turn the power off and replace batteries with new ones. 15 • Attach CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor) correctly.
• blinks H : appears La appears - - blinks H : appears La appears • Focus manually . • Overexposure possible. • In S mode, select faster shutter speed . • In A mode, select smaller aperture (larger f- number) . • In other exposure modes, use NO filter. • Underexposure possible. • In S mode, select slower shutter speed . • In A mode, select larger aperture (smaller f-number). • In other exposure modes, use Speedlight.
S ecifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex Exposure modes 8': General-Purpose Program P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) s: Shutter-Priority Auto A: Aperture-Priority Auto M: Manual Vari -Program (:I: Portrait, . : Landscape, ,or.: Close-Up, -'.z: Sport, ~: Night Scene) Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount' • With limitation; see chart on p. 32.
Lens servo AF: Auto-Servo AF : Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information).
S ecificationS-continued Built-in Speedlight Activated by pressing Speedlight lock-release button, guide number: 15/49 (at ISO 100, m/ft.
Number of 36-exposure (24-exposure) film rolls per set of fresh batteries Without flash At 20°C/68°F At - 10°C/14°F Approx. 65 (85) Approx. 38 (50) With flash for half Approx. 16 (21 ) Approx. 10 (13) of all exposures • For autofocus operation using an AF l oom-Nikkor 35-80mm fI4-5.6D lens, covering the full range from infinity (00) to the closest distance and back to infinity (00) before each shot, with a shutter speed of 11125 sec. or faster.
Index A F AF-Assist Illuminator ...25,36-37,63-64 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode ........ .... ...... ... ... ....... .. .23, 42, 64 Flash shooting distance range ... ..29, 58 Flash sync mode ........................... 58-60 Auto Exposure Lock ..... .... .... .. ...... .. .. . .49 Focus Lock ............ .. ... ............20 , 25 , 38 Autofocus ... .. ... ... ....... .... .. ....... 20, 33, 36 Focus mode ..... .......... ...... .... ...20, 36-37 Flexible Program ... .... .. .. .. .. ... ...
p Portrait Program ............ .........23, 46, 64 R Red-Eye Reduction .... .. ........ ........ 59, 64 Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync .. .. ................ ...... ...... 59, 64 s Self-timer .... .. ..... ... .. .. ....................... ... 55 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode ...... .. .......................... 22, 41,64 Single Servo AF .............. ........ ............ 36 Slow Sync flash ..................... .58-59, 64 Sport Program ............. .. ...... ....
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