Nikon D60 User manual

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Stunning photography is just a step away
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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D60 Specifications
Typ e
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Effective pixels
Effective pixels 10.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor
Tot al pixels 10.75 millio n
Dust-reduction system Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional
Capture NX software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels) 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
File format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit compressed
• JPEG: JPEG- Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8),
or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Media SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21
(Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Text input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available
Date imprint Date, Date and Time, Date Counter, or Off selectable
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage Approx. 95 % horizontal and 95 % vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter adjustment -1.7 to +0.5 m-1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V
Reflex mirror Quick return
Lens aperture Instant-return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses • AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported
except autofocus
• Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All func tions
supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus
• IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported
• Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes
• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
• Non- CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure
meter does not function
• Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled ver tical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed 1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 E V; Bulb, Time (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
required)
Flash sync speed X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release
Release mode Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control (optional Wireless Remote Control
ML-L3 required)
Frame advance rate Up to 3 fps (by selecting manual focus mode, rotating the mode dial to S or M, selecting a
shut ter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and using defaults for all other settings)
Self-timer Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration
Exposure
Metering TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor
Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other
CPU lenses)
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
• Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point (on
center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 - 20 EV
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) • Spot metering: 2 - 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU
Exposure mode Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [flash off ], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close
up, Night por trait), Programmed auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-priority auto (S),
Aperture-priorit y auto (A), Manual (M)
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of 1 E V. Can also be set to approx. 1EV (ISO 3200 equivalent)
(Recommended Exposure Index) above ISO 1600
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from on (auto) or of f
Focus
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with T TL phase detection, 3 focus points
and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo • Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-ser vo AF (C), Auto-servo AF (A), Predictive
focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and
continuous-servo AF
• Manual focus: Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point Selectable from three focus points
AF-area mode Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, Closest subject AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release but ton halfway (single-ser vo AF) or by
pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Flash
Built-in flash • Guide number of 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) or 13/43 in manual mode (m/ft., ISO
100, 20°C/68°F)
• Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait modes: Auto flash with auto pop-up
• P, S, A, M: manual pop-up with button release
Flash control • TTL for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor: i-TTL balanced fill-flash (with
metering other than spot) and standard i-TTL flash (with spot metering) are available
with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, and CPU lenses
• Auto aper ture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses
• Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX,
and SB-28DX
• Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800
Flash mode Front cur tain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
with slow sync
Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400 is fully charged,
blinks after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Nikon Creative • Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and CLS
Lighting System (CLS) compatible Speedlight
• Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB -8 00, or SU-800 as commander
Sync terminal Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (Optional)
White balance
White balance 8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and
420-segment RGB sensor is available), fine-tuning possible
Monitor
Monitor 2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, brightness adjustment
and with automatic defeat via Eye Sensor
Playback
Playback Full frame and thumbnail (four or nine images) playback with playback zoom, stop-motion
movies created with the D60, slide show, histogram display, highlights, and auto image
rotation
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
Data transfer protocol: MTP, PTP
Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Supported languages
Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, It alian,
Japanese, Korean, Polish, Por tuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power source
Batter y One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
AC adap ter AC Adapter EH-5a (optional, used with optional Power Connector EP-5)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/Weight
Dimen sions (W x H x D) Approx. 126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.)
Weight Approx. 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without bat tery, memory card or body cap
Operating environment
Temperature 0 -40°C (32-104°F)
Humidity Less than 85% (non condensing)
Accessories
Supplied accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Batter y EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, Rubber
(may differ by country or area) Eyecup DK-20, Camera Strap AN-DC1, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory
Shoe Cover BS-1, Software Suite CD-ROM
• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
• The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• PictBridge is a trademark.
• Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.
• Courtesy of Santa Caterina Hotel, Italy.
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. JANUARY 2008
©2008 NIKON CORPORATION

Real Camera,Real Fun
The D60 is exclusively designed for use with AF-S
and AF-I NIKKOR lenses, that are equipped with
an autofocus motor.
From automatic fun to creative fulfillment
Are you looking for a real digital SLR that’s easy to use?
Do you want mobility without sacrificing capability?
Would you like simple operation and enough features to
step forward creatively? If so, then get to know the Nikon
D60. Now you can experience the best of both worlds:
enjoy one-button simplicity with AUTO, or try many
exciting levels of creative control. There is room for
everyone to explore the thrill and magic of photography.
Have fun, and don’t worry – it’s a Nikon.
• Inspiring pictures without complication
• NIKKOR lenses for consistently sharp images
• Innovative dust-reduction system
• Compact and easy to navigate
• Fast, simple in-camera editing

•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: [M] 1/60 second, f/5.6
•White balance: Cloudy •ISO sensitivity: 200
Real Beauty, Real Simplicity
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Airflow Control Ducts
See what a difference Nikon
makes
Built on 90 years of optical expertise
and decades of award-winning camera
designs, the Nikon family of cameras
covers every type of picture-taker –
from seasoned professionals to
travelers on vacation. The D60 is the
latest example of Nikon innovation,
transforming complex technology
into a fun, powerful and easy-to-use
camera. Nikon delivers the cutting-edge
technologies you would expect from
a digital SLR – fast response, creative
versatility, breathtaking image quality –
while eliminating complications and
frustrations so that taking pictures is
enjoyable and stress-free. With 10.2
megapixels, the D60’s image sensor
delivers high-resolution pictures with
rich, faithful color and detail that are
ready for stunning enlargements. It also
gives you the freedom to crop pictures
exactly as you want them. And with
Nikon’s 3D Color Matrix Metering II, you
can expect beautifully exposed pictures
under almost any lighting condition, with
Nikon’s original digital image processing
concept, EXPEED, comprehensively
optimizing your pictures, shot after shot.
Nikon Integrated Dust
Reduction System
Dust in front of your camera sensor
can mean distracting spots on
your pictures. That’s why Nikon
does everything
to ensure clear
pictures, including
minimizing the
build-up and
appearance of dust.
Nikon’s exclusive
Airflow Control
System is one of the
two main protections against dust. It
leads air within the mirror box towards
small ducts near the base, preventing
internal dust from settling in front of
the image sensor. The D60’s second
form of defense is the Imaging Sensor
Cleaning function, which was originally
built for the D300. Every time you turn
the camera on or off, this function
uses vibrations to steer dust away
from the optical low-pass filter in front
of the sensor (deactivation and manual
activation are also possible).
Nikon engineers
have also dealt
with dust and
other tiny particles
in many other
ways to prevent
such image-
degrading material
from attaching to
the filter or being seen by the sensor
when you are taking pictures.
With all these measures in place,
you can concentrate on getting the
shot while exploring the wide array of
NIKKOR interchangeable lenses that a
Nikon digital SLR opens up to you.
1. Airflow Control System
The Airflow Control System diverts the air
inside the mirror box, minimizing dust in
front of the image sensor.
2. Image Sensor Cleaning Function
Specialized vibrations effectively
reduce dust on the sensor’s optical
low-pass filter (OLPF).
Less dust on the image sensor means clearer images.
Conceptual diagram

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Vibration Reduction Lens —
Sharp Pictures, Indoors and Out
Even a small amount of
camera shake could blur
your pictures, turning a great image
into an instant disappointment.
Shooting in low light or with telephoto
lenses that amplify small camera
movements are just two examples.
With Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction)
lenses, however, you can shoot in
these situations and remain confident
that your pictures will be sharper than
ever before.
Every VR NIKKOR lens has its own
specialized Vibration Reduction
system built right inside. Unlike
similar systems that are built into the
camera body, each of NIKKOR’s lens-
integrated systems uses specialized
technologies that are optimized to
match the optical design and common
subject matter for a specific lens
model. Not only does this minimize
blurriness
related to
camera-
shake more
accurately and
effectively,
VR built into
the lens
has another
significant benefit: a visibly steadier
image through the viewfinder –
something that in-camera systems
cannot offer. A stable viewfinder
image makes composing easier and
substantially more comfortable.
•Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED •Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program
[Landscape] 1/250 second, f/10 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 200
VR On
VR Off
•AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: [M] 1/10 second, f/5.6 •White balance: Cloudy •ISO sensitivity: 400
Defining strength — NIKKOR lenses
A camera’s lens is your eye on
the world, and the quality of that
lens will directly affect the quality
of your pictures. That’s why
every NIKKOR lens is
developed and designed
by Nikon’s passionate,
uncompromising
engineers. They start
by choosing the most
appropriate materials
and then create the
glass in their own
glassworks – unusual
among camera makers.
Some of the world’s most
sophisticated technologies help
Nikon’s experienced lens designers
make the world’s finest quality
lenses, so that by the time any
NIKKOR lens reaches your camera,
it has been individually tested,
inspected and fine-tuned to perform
at its best. With this truth in mind, it’s
no wonder so many professional
photographers around the world have
relied on NIKKOR lenses for decades.
This same level of lens performance
can be yours, too. NIKKOR lenses
mean amazing pictures and incredible
tools to help you to capture your
special moments
perfectly.
Two new examples of
NIKKOR quality are the
18-55mm VR and the
55-200mm VR lenses.
Compact and affordable,
both deliver tack-sharp
pictures with accurate
colors and dramatic
contrast. Quick, quiet
and precise automatic
focusing assures sharp pictures for
every scene you capture. And with
Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction)
technology located in the lens, you
can count on more consistently sharp
handheld pictures.
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm
f/4-5.6G IF-ED
With VR lenses,
you can count on
sharper handheld shots.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6G VR
Real Quality, Really Sharp
Mirror
Metering sensor
Shutter
Image sensor
VR lens unit
AF sensor
VR mechanism
An extensive selection of AF-S
and AF-I NIKKOR lenses are
engineered to make the most
out of the D60’s excep-
tional performance.

Rich, Smooth Detail with Active
D-Lighting
Sometimes, even a
perfectly exposed scene
will not render an ideal
photograph. With difficult lighting
conditions, important details can be
lost in the highlights and shadows.
But with Nikon’s Active D-Lighting,
the D60 can correct these exposure
issues instantly and automatically,
while you shoot. Simply set Active
D-Lighting before you start shooting.
Active D-Lighting is available when “Matrix” is
selected for metering.
Multi selector
AE-L/AF-L button
Built-in flash
Command dial
Mode dial
Real Nikon, Real Difference
Active D-Lighting button
own pictures as the background.
Graphic format uses visual displays
to show shutter speed and aperture,
as well as the mode dial every time
you turn it to a new setting. The
D60 even recognizes whether you
are holding the camera horizontally
or vertically, and then automatically
displays camera information on the
LCD monitor accordingly.
Intuitive Menu Navigation
The D60 lets you alter settings and
functions in many ways. For all
the choices it offers, the menu is
still amazingly simple and intuitive,
with navigation made easy thanks
to a carefully considered design. If
you are ever
unsure about a
specific feature
or function,
simply press
the Obutton
for detailed
information. It’s
like having
an onboard
instructor to
answer your
questions.
The D60’s
convenient assist images help you
select appropriate camera settings.
These useful reference images help
explain the effect that each function
has on your photos – very helpful for
exploring new features and making
the most of the camera.
Long-life Battery
The long-lasting rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 offers up to
500 shots per charge with the 18-55mm VR lens (CIPA Standards)
to keep the D60 shooting.
EN-EL9
Eye Sensor
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Active D-Lighting ON
Active D-Lighting OFF
Eye Sensor
The Eye Sensor activates every time
you look through the viewfinder,
turning off the information display
on the LCD for
comfortable
shooting.
1. Press the Ibutton while
the information display is
shown to choose a new set-
ting with the Lbutton.
2. Check the assist image dis-
played and then press the
Lbutton to select.
Handy assist images
Selectable Information display formats
Vertical position display
LCD information display auto-
matically changes to a vertical
layout for easier viewing
Graphic
Wallpaper
Classic
flash illumination
under almost any
conditions, even
difficult lighting
situations such as
backlit subjects. With
AUTO mode, you just
point, shoot and let the camera do the
rest. It’s that simple.
Display Format Options
The information display in the 2.5-in.
LCD monitor lets you check essential
camera information quickly and easily.
Choose whatever display format fits
your taste best: each of the Graphic
and Classic formats have three color
variations to suit your preferences,
while Wallpaper uses one of your
Compact, Light and Comfortable
At only 495g, the D60 is compact,
light and ready to go wherever life
takes you. The D60’s size is not the
only factor to consider; its shape is
ergonomically designed to fit in your
hand naturally and comfortably. Nikon’s
experienced engineers know that
operating a camera shouldn’t distract
you. That’s why each button and
texture on the camera’s exterior has
been carefully considered for the
most efficient and fluid operation
possible.
The D60’s bright, clear optical
viewfinder is also designed with the
user in mind, its helpful indicators
and intuitive icons helping you
achieve ideal composition with the
optimal settings.
Nikon’s Intelligent Built-in Flash —
Simply Brilliant
Proper flash lighting used to require
skill, time and patience. With the D60,
however, flash photography is simple,
instant and accurate. Thanks to Nikon’s
cutting-edge i-TTL flash technology, all
the complicated calculations happen
automatically, giving you balanced
Even in AUTO, the D60's built-in flash gives beautiful,
natural-looking results with perfect exposure.
Bright, clear viewfinder offers useful camera information.

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Landscape: Ideal for beautiful scenery
with great perspectives and optimized
greens and blues.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode:
Digital Vari-Program [Landscape] 1/100 second, f/9 •White balance:
Auto •ISO sensitivity: 100
Programmed Auto: Choose from one of the
automatically selected shutter speed/aper-
ture combinations. Also allows control over expo-
sure compensation, metering, and other features.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: [P]
1/50 second, f/3.8 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 200
Portrait: Keep your main subject in sharp
focus with a soft background for more
pleasing portraits.
•Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
•Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Portrait] 1/500 second, f/5.6
•White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 160
Night Portrait: Capture your main
subject in low light while retaining a
natural-looking background exposure.
•Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
•Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Night Portrait] 1/125 second,
f/4 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 100
Aperture-Priority Auto: Simply select the
aperture to control the depth-of-field, and
the camera determines the ideal shutter speed.
•Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
•Exposure mode: [A] 1/160 second, f/5 •White balance: Cloudy
•ISO sensitivity: 200
Auto (Flash Off): Captures scenes using
only available lighting. Ideal for muse-
ums, weddings or any situation where a flash is
prohibited or inappropriate.
•Lens: AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II •Exposure mode:
Digital Vari-Program [Auto (Flash Off)] 1/15 second, f/4.2
•White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 1600
Close Up: Find beauty in small details by
focusing sharply on a small area with a
softly blurred background. Ideal for flowers and
coins or other small treasures.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode:
Digital Vari-Program [Close Up] 1/30 second, f/5.6 •White balance:
Auto •ISO sensitivity: 100
Shutter-Priority Auto: You determine the
shutter speed to freeze or blur motion,
while the camera decides the ideal aperture.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: [S]
1/15 second, f/3.5 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 200
Child: Delivers fresh, natural skin tones
for stunning shots of children. Clothing
also vividly rendered.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode:
Digital Vari-Program [Child] 1/50 second, f/5.6 •White balance: Auto
•ISO sensitivity: 800
AUTO: Simply press the shutter release
button, and the camera handles all
the settings.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode:
Digital Vari-Program [Auto] 1/100 second, f/5.6 •White balance: Auto
•ISO sensitivity: 200
Creative shooting is just a quick turn away
With the D60, you will always be prepared to shoot a wide variety of
subject matter. Just turn the mode dial to fit your shooting situation
and beautiful results are yours instantly.
Real Versatility, Real Ease
Manual: Choose both the shutter speed
and the aperture on your own. Refer to
the electronic analog exposure display for help
with appropriate exposures.
•Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED •Exposure mode: [M] 1/125
second, f/4 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 200
Sports: Freeze fast-moving subjects
easily, and discover great moments
hidden in the action.
•Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
•Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Sports] 1/320 second, f/4.2
•White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 400
Quick responses, captured moments
Amazing moments can pass by quickly, but
the D60’s fast 0.19-second startup, split-
second shooting time lag and fast, accurate
autofocus capture more of these moments
with precision. The camera’s high-speed
continuous shooting also helps capture
fast-moving action at up to 3 pictures per
second* for as many as 100 (JPEG) pictures.
*The fastest frame rates
can be achieved by
choosing manual focus,
rotating the mode dial to
S or M and selecting a
shutter speed of 1/250 s
or faster, using defaults
for all other settings.

A wide variety of in-
camera Retouch Menus
Even after a picture is taken, the
D60 offers ways to explore your
creativity further. With a wide
range of options to choose from,
the quick, simple and extensive
Retouch Menu allows you to
create a duplicate image with
amazing photo effects, leaving the
original picture intact. And it’s all
done in-camera – without the need
for a computer.
Real Creativity, Really Quick
The right touch — Quick Retouch
Sometimes you want to make sure that your picture has
the best balance of contrast and saturation. For this, choose the Quick Retouch
feature. It creates an automatically retouched copy that has been optimized for
better-looking pictures.
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Before
After Original animation — Stop-motion Movie
Want more fun out of digital
photography? Try making a stop-
motion movie from a series of
consecutive pictures. Simply
select the first and last frames
from a sequence of shots. You can
easily re-edit before saving it as
a movie by changing the starting
image or removing specific
images. There are also several size
and frame rates to choose from.
Cross Screen
First choose the image
you want to alter. Then
adjust the number of
points, filter amount, filter
angle and length of points
for the look you desire.
Expect much more from your
pictures — In-camera NEF (RAW)
Processing
Nikon’s NEF (RAW) format lets
you enjoy an incredible amount of
creative freedom and control over
camera settings – even after the
actual shot is taken. If time is tight
or you are unsure of which setting
to use, it’s even possible to shoot
first with NEF (RAW) and make
adjustments later. That’s right: you
can take pictures, and then change
the image quality, image size,
white balance or even exposure
compensation. All operations are
quick, simple and do not require a
computer.
With the D60, NEF (RAW)
processing is a breeze.
Use the creative options
for beautiful, stress-free
results.
Stop-motion movies can be played on the camera’s LCD
screen, as well as on a computer (AVI format).
Explore further — Filter Effects
The D60’s Filter Effects let you
experiment with color and light. Each
of the Red/Green/Blue Intensifier
effects let you enhance the color of
your choice. Try the Cross Screen
feature to create starbursts radiating
from scene highlights.
For other options, use
Color Balance to modify
the entire image, or
experiment with
Skylight and Warm
Filters.
Black-and-White
Exposure compensation: +2

Transfer and see pictures
instantly with Nikon
Transfer and ViewNX
Nikon’s easy-to-use image viewing
software, supplied with the D60, ensures
quick and simple image transfer and
browsing on your computer. You can
easily sort images with labels, ratings or
keywords, which means you will no longer
spend hours searching for specific pictures.
ViewNX also allows you to rotate images
and play your pictures as a slideshow.
The following SD memory cards have been
tested and approved for use in the D60:
• Lexar
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
Platinum II: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2
Professional: 1 GB, 2 GB*1
• Panasonic
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2
• SanDisk
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2
• Toshiba
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2
*1. If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that
the device supports 2 GB cards.
*2. SDHC compliant. If card will be used with a card reader or other
device, check that the device supports SDHC.
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The following table shows the approximate number of
pictures that can be stored on a 1 GB Panasonic PRO HIGH
SPEED memory card at various image quality and image
size settings.
Number of
Image quality Image size File size*1Number of consecutive
available shots shots available*2
RAW – 9.0 MB 79 6
L 4.8 MB 129 100
FINE M 2.7 MB 225 100
S 1.2 MB 487 100
L 2.4 MB 251 100
NORMAL M 1.3 MB 431 100
S 0.6 MB 888 100
L 1.2 MB 487 100
BASIC M 0.7 MB 839 100
S 0.3 MB 1,500 100
RAW+BASIC –/L 10.1 MB *370 6
*1. All figures are approximate and assume average file size.
*2. Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting
stops. The actual number of photos may vary with the make of
memory card. Additional photographs can be taken as soon as
sufficient space becomes available in the memory buffer.
*3. Total file size of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
Reveal close-up details in bloom
Nikon offers a wide
variety of NIKKOR
lenses for every type
of shooting situation. For example, the
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED helps
you to capture a world of detail that
most lenses and the naked eye often
miss. Watch as your main subject
stands out in striking relief against a
beautifully blurred background. With
the Micro NIKKOR 60mm, exceptional
macro photography is just a step away.
•Lens: AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED •Exposure mode: [A] 1/200 second, f/8
•White balance: Cloudy •ISO sensitivity: 400
Real Gear, Real Opportunities
The right light: soft, special,
simple
Nikon Speedlights are some of
the world’s most advanced flash
equipment, with technology that
makes it incredibly simple to have
dramatic and natural lighting in almost
every situation. The compact yet
powerful SB-400 Speedlight increases
your lighting power exponentially,
enabling flash photography from
much further distances. The SB-400
Speedlight is also capable of bounce
flash, bouncing light off
the ceiling for a soft,
natural effect that lessens
distracting shadows behind
your subject.
1514
Over 40 million NIKKOR lenses have been sold worldwide.
SB-400 attached to the D60
Editing power made simple:
Capture NX
Using exclusive U Point™
Technology, image
enhancements like
boosting the blueness of the sky are
easy and immediate. Just choose
the area for enhancement and move
the slider. That’s it. Practical, intuitive
and amazingly simple – that’s
Capture NX.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
•Exposure mode: [S] 1/80 second, f/5
•White balance: Flash •ISO sensitivity: 100
Bounce flash using the SB-400
Direct flash
AC Adapter EH-5/5a AC Adapter Connector EP-5 Capture NX
USB Cable UC-E4*
Camera Control Pro 2
SYSTEM CHART
REMOTE CONTROL
VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES
SPEEDLIGHTS LENSESDIGISCOPING
ACCESSORY
TV ACCESSORIES
COMPUTER RELATED ACCESSORIES
CASEAC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
Eyepiece Adapter DK-22
Eyepiece Cap DK-5*2
Right-angle
Viewing
Attachment
DR-6*1
Quick Charger
MH-23*2
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9*2
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder
Lenses (-5 to +3m-1) DK-20C
Eyepiece
Magnifier
DG-2*1
The D60 is exclusively designed for use with AF-S
and AF-I NIKKOR lenses that are equipped with an
autofocus motor.
Fieldscope Digital
SLR Camera
Attachment FSA-L1
Speedlight
SB-600
Close-up
Speedlight
Commander Kit
R1C1
Speedlight
SB-400
Video Cable EG-D100
TV Monitor*3
Personal Computer*3
PC Card Adapter*3
SD Memory Card Reader*3
SD Memory Card*3
Semi-Soft Case
CF-DC1
Speedlight
SB-800
Camera Control Pro 2 Software Suite*2
*1: The Eye Sensor function may not respond appropriately when this accessory is used. If this is the case, select “off” for “Shooting info auto off” in the setup menu. *2: Supplied accessories *3: Non-Nikon products
Capture NX
USB Cable UC-E4*2
Power Connector EP-5AC Adapter EH-5a
Rubber Eyecup DK-20*2