N60 Specifications
Type of camera: Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with built-in TTL Speedlight
Picture format: 24 x 36mm [standard 35mm (135) film format]
Lens mount: Nikon F mount
Lenses: AF Nikkor lenses, AI-P-type Nikkor lens. IX-Nikkors cannot be used. See notes below.
Focus modes: Autofocus (AF) or Manual (M)
Autofocus: Auto-Servo AF: automatically chooses Single-Servo AF or Continuous-Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information)
Note: Continuous-Servo AF is automatically selected when exposure mode is set to Sport
Autofocus detection system: TTL phase detection system using Nikon Advanced AM200 autofocus module; AF-Assist Illuminator provided
Autofocus detection range: Approx. EV -1 to 19 (at ISO 100)
Autofocus lock: Focus is locked when shutter release button is lightly pressed and stationary subject is in focus in Auto-Servo AF
Focus tracking: Automatically activated with a moving subject
Exposure modes: General-Purpose Program, Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto, Manual, and five Vari-Program modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sport, Night Scene)
Programmed Auto exposure control: Both shutter speed and aperture are set for the following modes: General-Purpose Program, Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sport, and Night Scene
Shutter-Priority Auto exposure control: Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto mode
Aperture-Priority Auto exposure control: Shutter speed automatically selected to match manually set aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto mode
Manual exposure control: Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually in Manual mode
Shutter speed/aperture adjustment: Rotating the Command Dial changes shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual modes or aperture value in Aperture-Priority Auto mode in 1/2 EV steps. To change aperture value in Manual mode, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the aperture button
Auto exposure lock: Available by pressing the AE-L button while the exposure meter is on
Exposure compensation: With exposure compensation button; ±3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps (in Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto, and Manual modes)
Exposure metering: 3D Matrix: with D-type AF Nikkor; Six-segment Matrix: with non-D-type AF Nikkor, AI-P Nikkor; Center-Weighted: in Manual exposure mode or with Auto Exposure Lock
Exposure metering range: EV 1 to 20 at ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens
Exposure meter switch: Activated by turning on power, lightly pressing shutter release button; stays on for 5 sec. after removing finger from button, or 2 sec. after releasing shutter
Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter release: Electromagnetic
Shutter speeds: In General-Purpose Program, Auto-Multi Program, Aperture-Priority Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sport, Night Scene: 30 to 1/2000 sec. automatically set. In Shutter-Priority Auto, Manual: 30 to 1/2000 sec., Long Time Exposure (can only be selected in Manual)
Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism high-eyepoint type; approx. 0.69X to 0.74X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; approx. 90% frame coverage
Diopter adjustment: –1.5 to +1.0 diopter
Eyepoint: Approx. 17mm
Focusing screen: Fixed Nikon Clear Matte Screen II with central focus brackets for autofocus operation
Viewfinder information: Focus indication (in-focus indication and AF impossible warning), "fEE" warning, "Err" warning, "F--" warning, exposure value (shutter speed, aperture), exposure warning, electronic analog display, exposure compensation, focus brackets, Center-Weighted Metering area, flash ready-light (charged indication, full output warning and flash recommended)
Viewfinder illuminator: Automatically activates when exposure meter is on
Film speed range: ISO 25 to 5000
Film speed setting: Automatically set to ISO speed of DX-coded film used
Film loading: Film automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed
Frame counter: Digital display in LCD panel; additive type; counts back while film is being rewound
Film advance: Film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in Sport mode, shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed; shooting speed: approx. 1 fps
Film rewind: Film automatically starts to rewind at the end of the film roll; rewind speed: approx. 17 sec. with 36-exposure film or approx. 14 sec. with 24-exposure film; mid-roll rewind possible
Self-timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration: 10 sec.; cancelable
Reflex mirror: Automatic, instant-return type
Accessory shoe: Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for Posi-Mount system provided
Built-in TTL Speedlight: Activated by pressing Speedlight lock-release button; guide number: 49 (at ISO 100, ft.); angle of coverage: 28mm lens or longer lens with some limitations (see the list on page 10); approx. 4 sec. recycling time
Flash synchronization speed: 1/125 sec. or slower
Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash: Possible with built-in TTL Speedlight or Nikon dedicated Speedlights such as SB-28, SB-27, SB-23, SB-22s, and SB-16B; Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Auto exposure modes; Center-Weighted Fill-Flash in Manual exposure mode
Standard TTL flash: Activated when using a non-CPU lens
Flash ready-light: When Speedlight is off: blinks when using flash is recommended; when Speedlight is on: lights up when built-in Speedlight or Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire; blinks after shooting to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure
Power source: Two CR123A or DL123A-type lithium batteries
Battery power confirmation: Fully-darkened battery graphic for sufficient power; half darkened-battery graphic indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion; blinking half-darkened battery graphic indicates batteries are just about exhausted; no indication/symbol appears when batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed
Body finish: Silver (N60) or black (N60 QUARTZ DATE)
LCD panel information: Shutter speed, aperture, flash sync mode, film speed, exposure compensation, frame counter/compensation value, "fEE" warning, "Err" warning, "F--" warning, film loading, self-timer, battery power and Flexible Program
Camera back: Hinged back with film cartridge confirmation window; unchangeable
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.8 x 3.8 x 2.7 in. (N60), 5.8 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (N60 QUARTZ DATE)
Weight (body only): Approx. 20.3 oz. (N60), 20.6 oz. (N60 QUARTZ DATE)
Date/time imprint function (For N60 QUARTZ DATE only)
Display mode: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, No Imprint, Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year; built-in clock: 24-hour type with timing accuracy within ±90 seconds a month; leap year adjustment until 2019
Usable film: ISO 32 to 3200 DX-coded film
Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR2025 type)
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