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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D60 Specifications

Type

Type 

Single-lens refl ex 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

Total pixels 

10.75 million

Dust-reduction system   Image Sensor Cleaning, Airfl ow 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 fi ne (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

Viewfi nder 

Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens refl ex viewfi nder

Frame coverage  

Approx. 95 % horizontal and 95 % vertical

Magnifi cation  

Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infi nity; -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

Refl ex 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 functions 
  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 rangefi nder can be used

Shutter

Type 

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

Speed 

1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; 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 
shutter 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 [fl ash off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close 
up, Night portrait), Programmed auto (P) with fl exible program, Shutter-priority auto (S), 
Aperture-priority 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 EV. 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 off

Focus

Autofocus 

Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL 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-servo AF (C), Auto-servo AF (A), Predictive 
  focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and 
 continuous-servo 

AF

• Manual focus: Electronic rangefi nder 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 button halfway (single-servo AF) or by 
pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Flash

Built-in fl ash  

• 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 fl ash 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 fi ll-fl ash (with 
  metering other than spot) and standard i-TTL fl ash (with spot metering) are available 
  with built-in fl ash, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, and CPU lenses
• Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses
• Non-TTL auto: Supported fl ash 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 curtain 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 fl ash or Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400 is fully charged, 

blinks after fl ash is fi red at full output

Accessory shoe  

Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock

Nikon Creative  

• Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in fl ash and CLS

Lighting System (CLS)     compatible Speedlight

• Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800, 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), fi ne-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 (Simplifi ed and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, 

Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Power source

Battery 

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9

AC adapter  

AC Adapter EH-5a (optional, used with optional Power Connector EP-5)

Tripod socket

Tripod socket  

1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (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 battery, 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 Battery 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

Summary of Contents for D60

Page 1: ...uivalent RecommendedExposureIndex above ISO 1600 Active D Lighting Can be selected from on auto or off Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL 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 servo AF C Auto servo AF A Predict...

Page 2: ...eration 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 consi...

Page 3: ...eduction 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 s...

Page 4: ...e 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 m...

Page 5: ...er turning off the information display on the LCD for comfortable shooting 1 Press the I button while the information display is shown to choose a new set ting with the L button 2 Check the assist image dis played and then press the L button to select Handy assist images Selectable Information display formats Vertical position display LCD information display auto matically changes to a vertical la...

Page 6: ... 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 Le...

Page 7: ...st 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 RealGear RealOpportunities 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 powerfu...

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