Active D-Lighting ON
Active D-Lighting OFF
Rich, Smooth Detail with Active
D-Lighting
Sometimes, even a
perfectly exposed scene
will not render an ideal
photograph. With diffi cult 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.
Eye Sensor
The Eye Sensor activates every time
you look through the viewfi nder,
turning off the information display
on the LCD for
comfortable
shooting.
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Real Nikon, Real Difference
Eye Sensor
Built-in flash
Mode dial
Active D-Lighting button
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)
EN-EL9
to keep the D60 shooting.
Bright, clear viewfinder offers useful camera information.
Command dial
Compact, Light and Comfortable
At only 1 lb. 1 oz., the D60 is
AE-L/AF-L button
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 fi t in your hand naturally and
comfortably. Nikon's experienced
Multi selector
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 effi cient and
fl uid operation possible.
The D60's bright, clear optical
viewfi nder 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 fl ash lighting used to require
skill, time and patience. With the D60,
however, fl ash photography is simple,
instant and accurate. Thanks to Nikon's
cutting-edge i-TTL fl ash technology, all
the complicated calculations happen
automatically, giving you balanced
while Wallpaper uses one of your
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
Even in AUTO, the D60's built-in flash gives beautiful,
natural-looking results with perfect exposure.
or vertically, and then automatically
displays camera information on the
fl ash illumination
LCD monitor accordingly.
under almost any
conditions, even
Intuitive Menu Navigation
diffi cult lighting
The D60 lets you alter settings and
situations such
functions in many ways. For all
as backlit
the choices it offers, the menu is
subjects.
still amazingly simple and intuitive,
With AUTO
with navigation made easy thanks
mode, you just point, shoot and let the
to a carefully
camera do the rest. It's that simple.
considered
design. If
Display Format Options
you are ever
unsure about a
The information display in the 2.5-in.
specifi c feature
LCD monitor lets you check essential
or function,
camera information quickly and easily.
Choose whatever display format fi ts
simply press
the O button
your taste best: each of the Graphic
and Classic formats have three color
for detailed
variations to suit your preferences,
information. It's
like having
Selectable Information display formats
an onboard
instructor to
answer your questions.
The D60's convenient assist images
help you select appropriate camera
Graphic
settings. These useful reference
images help explain the effect that
Classic
each function has on your photos –
Vertical position display
LCD information display auto-
matically changes to a vertical
very helpful for exploring new features
layout for easier viewing
and making the most of the camera.
Wallpaper
Handy assist images
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.
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