Nikon D60 Brochure
Nikon D60 Brochure
Nikon D60 Brochure
Type Focus
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 3 focus points
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.)
Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Detection range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Effective pixels Lens servo • Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Auto-servo AF (A), Predictive
Effective pixels 10.2 million focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and
continuous-servo AF
Image sensor • Manual focus: Electronic rangefinder can be used
Image sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor Focus point Selectable from three focus points
Total pixels 10.75 million AF-area mode Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, Closest subject AF
Dust-reduction system Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by
Capture NX software required) pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Storage Flash
Image size (pixels) 3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] 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
File format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit compressed 100, 20°C/68°F)
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), • Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait modes: Auto flash with auto pop-up
or basic (approx. 1:16) compression • P, S, A, M: manual pop-up with button release
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Flash control • TTL for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor: i-TTL balanced fill-flash (with
Media SD memory cards, SDHC compliant metering other than spot) and standard i-TTL flash (with spot metering) are available
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, and CPU lenses
(Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge • Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses
Text input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX,
Date imprint Date, Date and Time, Date Counter, or Off selectable and SB-28DX
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Frame coverage
Magnification
Eyepoint
Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Approx. 95 % horizontal and 95 % vertical
Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Flash mode
Flash compensation
• Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction
with slow sync
-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,
Stunning photography is just a step away
Diopter adjustment -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 blinks after flash is fired at full output
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Reflex mirror Quick return Nikon Creative • Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and CLS
Lens aperture Instant-return, electronically controlled Lighting System (CLS) compatible Speedlight
Lens • Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800, or SU-800 as commander
Compatible lenses • AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported Sync terminal Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (Optional)
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported White balance
except autofocus White balance 8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and
• Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions 420-segment RGB sensor is available), fine-tuning possible
supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus Monitor
• IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported Monitor 2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, brightness adjustment
• Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes and with automatic defeat via Eye Sensor
• 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 Playback
meter does not function Playback Full frame and thumbnail (four or nine images) playback with playback zoom, stop-motion
• Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used movies created with the D60, slide show, histogram display, highlights, and auto image
rotation
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Interface
Speed 1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb, Time (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 USB Hi-Speed USB
required) Data transfer protocol: MTP, PTP
Flash sync speed X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Release Supported languages
Release mode Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control (optional Wireless Remote Control Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian,
ML-L3 required) Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Frame advance rate Up to 3 fps (by selecting manual focus mode, rotating the mode dial to S or M, selecting a Power source
shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and using defaults for all other settings) Battery One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
Self-timer Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration AC adapter AC Adapter EH-5a (optional, used with optional Power Connector EP-5)
Exposure Tripod socket
Metering TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other
Dimensions/Weight
CPU lenses)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.)
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
Weight Approx. 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
• 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) Operating environment
Range • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 - 20 EV Temperature 0-40°C (32-104°F)
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) • Spot metering: 2 - 20 EV Humidity Less than 85% (non condensing)
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU Accessories
Exposure mode Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [flash off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Supplied accessories Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, Rubber
up, Night portrait), Programmed auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-priority auto (S), (may differ by country or area) Eyecup DK-20, Camera Strap AN-DC1, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory
Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M) Shoe Cover BS-1, Software Suite CD-ROM
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button • The SDHC logo is a trademark.
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1EV (ISO 3200 equivalent) • PictBridge is a trademark.
(Recommended Exposure Index) above ISO 1600 • Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from on (auto) or off • 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
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Real Camera, Real Fun
From automatic fun to creative fulfillment
Are you looking for a real digital SLR that’s easy to use?
makes
•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
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Real Quality, Really Sharp
inspected and fine-tuned to perform
at its best. With this truth in mind, it’s
no wonder so many professional
the world, and the quality of that can be yours, too. NIKKOR lenses With VR lenses,
you can count on
lens will directly affect the quality mean amazing pictures and incredible sharper handheld shots.
by Nikon’s passionate, Two new examples of that your pictures will be sharper than
uncompromising NIKKOR quality are the ever before.
engineers. They start AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm
18-55mm VR and the Every VR NIKKOR lens has its own
f/3.5-5.6G VR
by choosing the most 55-200mm VR lenses. specialized Vibration Reduction
appropriate materials Compact and affordable, system built right inside. Unlike
and then create the both deliver tack-sharp similar systems that are built into the
glass in their own pictures with accurate camera body, each of NIKKOR’s lens-
glassworks – unusual colors and dramatic integrated systems uses specialized
among camera makers. AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm contrast. Quick, quiet technologies that are optimized to
f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Some of the world’s most and precise automatic match the optical design and common
sophisticated technologies help focusing assures sharp pictures for subject matter for a specific lens
Nikon’s experienced lens designers every scene you capture. And with model. Not only does this minimize
make the world’s finest quality Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) blurriness
VR mechanism
lenses, so that by the time any technology located in the lens, you •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 related to
Image sensor
can count on more consistently sharp camera-
NIKKOR lens reaches your camera, Vibration Reduction Lens — Metering sensor
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Real Nikon, Re al Difference
Eye Sensor own pictures as the background.
Built-in flash
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
Active D-Lighting ON Even in AUTO, the D60's built-in flash gives beautiful, or vertically, and then automatically
natural-looking results with perfect exposure.
Bright, clear viewfinder offers useful camera information. displays camera information on the
LCD monitor accordingly.
Command dial Compact, Light and Comfortable flash illumination
At only 495g, the D60 is compact, under almost any Intuitive Menu Navigation
AE-L/AF-L button light and ready to go wherever life conditions, even The D60 lets you alter settings and
takes you. The D60’s size is not the difficult lighting functions in many ways. For all
only factor to consider; its shape is situations such as the choices it offers, the menu is
Active D-Lighting OFF
ergonomically designed to fit in your backlit subjects. With still amazingly simple and intuitive,
Rich, Smooth Detail with Active hand naturally and comfortably. Nikon’s AUTO mode, you just with navigation made easy thanks
D-Lighting experienced engineers know that point, shoot and let the camera do the to a carefully considered design. If
Multi selector
Sometimes, even a Active D-Lighting button
Mode dial operating a camera shouldn’t distract rest. It’s that simple. you are ever Handy assist images
perfectly exposed scene you. That’s why each button and unsure about a
will not render an ideal texture on the camera’s exterior has Display Format Options specific feature
photograph. With difficult lighting been carefully considered for the The information display in the 2.5-in. or function,
conditions, important details can be most efficient and fluid operation LCD monitor lets you check essential simply press
1. Press the I button while
lost in the highlights and shadows. possible. camera information quickly and easily. the O button the information display is
shown to choose a new set-
But with Nikon’s Active D-Lighting, The D60’s bright, clear optical Choose whatever display format fits for detailed ting with the L button.
the D60 can correct these exposure viewfinder is also designed with the your taste best: each of the Graphic information. It’s
issues instantly and automatically, user in mind, its helpful indicators and Classic formats have three color like having
while you shoot. Simply set Active and intuitive icons helping you variations to suit your preferences, an onboard
D-Lighting before you start shooting. achieve ideal composition with the while Wallpaper uses one of your instructor to
Active D-Lighting is available when “Matrix” is optimal settings. answer your 2. Check the assist image dis-
selected for metering. Selectable Information display formats
questions. played and then press the
L button to select.
Nikon’s Intelligent Built-in Flash — The D60’s
Eye Sensor Simply Brilliant convenient assist images help you
The Eye Sensor activates every time select appropriate camera settings.
Proper flash lighting used to require
you look through the viewfinder, These useful reference images help
skill, time and patience. With the D60,
turning off the information display Graphic
explain the effect that each function
however, flash photography is simple,
on the LCD for has on your photos – very helpful for
instant and accurate. Thanks to Nikon’s Classic
Long-life Battery
comfortable exploring new features and making
cutting-edge i-TTL flash technology, all Vertical position display
shooting. The long-lasting rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 offers up to LCD information display auto-
the complicated calculations happen matically changes to a vertical
layout for easier viewing
the most of the camera.
500 shots per charge with the 18-55mm VR lens (CIPA Standards)
EN-EL9
automatically, giving you balanced
to keep the D60 shooting. Wallpaper
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Real Versatility, Real Ease
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.
AUTO: Simply press the shutter release Auto (Flash Off): Captures scenes using Portrait: Keep your main subject in sharp Landscape: Ideal for beautiful scenery
button, and the camera handles all only available lighting. Ideal for muse- focus with a soft background for more with great perspectives and optimized
the settings. ums, weddings or any situation where a flash is pleasing portraits. greens and blues.
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: prohibited or inappropriate. •Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED •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 •Lens: AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II •Exposure mode: •Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Portrait] 1/500 second, f/5.6 Digital Vari-Program [Landscape] 1/100 second, f/9 •White balance:
•ISO sensitivity: 200 Digital Vari-Program [Auto (Flash Off)] 1/15 second, f/4.2 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 160 Auto •ISO sensitivity: 100
•White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 1600
Child: Delivers fresh, natural skin tones Close Up: Find beauty in small details by Night Portrait: Capture your main Programmed Auto: Choose from one of the
for stunning shots of children. Clothing focusing sharply on a small area with a subject in low light while retaining a automatically selected shutter speed/aper-
also vividly rendered. softly blurred background. Ideal for flowers and natural-looking background exposure. ture combinations. Also allows control over expo-
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: coins or other small treasures. •Lens: AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED sure compensation, metering, and other features.
Digital Vari-Program [Child] 1/50 second, f/5.6 •White balance: Auto •Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: •Exposure mode: Digital Vari-Program [Night Portrait] 1/125 second, •Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR •Exposure mode: [P]
•ISO sensitivity: 800 Digital Vari-Program [Close Up] 1/30 second, f/5.6 •White balance: f/4 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 100 1/50 second, f/3.8 •White balance: Auto •ISO sensitivity: 200
Auto •ISO sensitivity: 100
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Real Creativity, Really Quick
After Original animation — Stop-motion Movie Expect much more from your
pictures — In-camera NEF (RAW)
A wide variety of in- Want more fun out of digital
Processing
photography? Try making a stop-
camera Retouch Menus
motion movie from a series of Nikon’s NEF (RAW) format lets
Even after a picture is taken, the consecutive pictures. Simply you enjoy an incredible amount of
D60 offers ways to explore your select the first and last frames creative freedom and control over
from a sequence of shots. You can camera settings – even after the
creativity further. With a wide
easily re-edit before saving it as actual shot is taken. If time is tight
range of options to choose from, a movie by changing the starting or you are unsure of which setting
the quick, simple and extensive image or removing specific to use, it’s even possible to shoot
Before images. There are also several size first with NEF (RAW) and make
Retouch Menu allows you to
and frame rates to choose from. adjustments later. That’s right: you
create a duplicate image with Stop-motion movies can be played on the camera’s LCD
screen, as well as on a computer (AVI format). can take pictures, and then change
amazing photo effects, leaving the the image quality, image size,
The right touch — Quick Retouch
original picture intact. And it’s all white balance or even exposure
Sometimes you want to make sure that your picture has compensation. All operations are
done in-camera – without the need
the best balance of contrast and saturation. For this, choose the Quick Retouch quick, simple and do not require a
for a computer. feature. It creates an automatically retouched copy that has been optimized for computer.
better-looking pictures.
Exposure
compensa
tion: +2
Cross Screen
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Real Gear, Real Opportunities
Reveal close-up details in bloom
The following SD memory cards have been
Nikon offers a wide tested and approved for use in the D60:
• Lexar
variety of NIKKOR 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
lenses for every type Platinum II: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2
Professional: 1 GB, 2 GB*1
of shooting situation. For example, the • Panasonic
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2, 8 GB*2
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED helps • SanDisk
you to capture a world of detail that 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB*1, 4 GB*2
• Toshiba
most lenses and the naked eye often 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
miss. Watch as your main subject the device supports 2 GB cards.
*2. SDHC compliant. If card will be used with a card reader or other
stands out in striking relief against a device, check that the device supports SDHC.
beautifully blurred background. With Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The following table shows the approximate number of
the Micro NIKKOR 60mm, exceptional
pictures that can be stored on a 1 GB Panasonic PRO HIGH
macro photography is just a step away. Transfer and see pictures SPEED memory card at various image quality and image
size settings.
instantly with Nikon Editing power made simple: of Number of
Number
Transfer and ViewNX Capture NX Image quality Image size File size*1
available shots consecutive
shots available*2
RAW – 9.0 MB 79 6
Nikon’s easy-to-use image viewing Using exclusive U Point™ L 4.8 MB 129 100
•Lens: AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED •Exposure mode: [A] 1/200 second, f/8 FINE M 2.7 MB 225 100
•White balance: Cloudy •ISO sensitivity: 400 software, supplied with the D60, ensures Technology, image S 1.2 MB 487 100
L 2.4 MB 251 100
quick and simple image transfer and enhancements like NORMAL M 1.3 MB 431 100
S 0.6 MB 888 100
Over 40 million NIKKOR lenses have been sold worldwide.
browsing on your computer. You can boosting the blueness of the sky are L 1.2 MB 487 100
BASIC M 0.7 MB 839 100
easily sort images with labels, ratings or easy and immediate. Just choose S 0.3 MB 1,500 100
RAW+BASIC –/L 10.1 MB * 70 6
keywords, which means you will no longer the area for enhancement and move
3
The right light: soft, special, spend hours searching for specific pictures. the slider. That’s it. Practical, intuitive
*1. All figures are approximate and assume average file size.
*2. Maximum number of frames that can be taken before shooting
simple stops. The actual number of photos may vary with the make of
ViewNX also allows you to rotate images and amazingly simple – that’s memory card. Additional photographs can be taken as soon as
Nikon Speedlights are some of Capture NX.
sufficient space becomes available in the memory buffer.
and play your pictures as a slideshow. *3. Total file size of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
the world’s most advanced flash
equipment, with technology that
S Y S T E M C H A R T Speedlights Digiscoping Lenses
makes it incredibly simple to have
Viewfinder Accessories Accessory
dramatic and natural lighting in almost Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder
Speedlight
SB-800 Speedlight
Close-up
Speedlight
The D60 is exclusively designed for use with AF-S
Lenses (-5 to +3m-1) DK-20C SB-600 Fieldscope Digital and AF-I NIKKOR lenses that are equipped with an
Commander Kit
every situation. The compact yet Eyepiece Speedlight R1C1 SLR Camera autofocus motor.
Attachment FSA-L1
Magnifier SB-400
powerful SB-400 Speedlight increases DG-2*1
Eyepiece Adapter DK-22
SB-400 attached to the D60 *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
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