The F60 (or N60 as it is known in the U.S.) is a 35mm film SLR camera which was sold by Nikon between 1998 and 2001.[1][2] It replaced the F50 and was aimed at the lower-end of the amateur autofocus SLR market.
The F60 features autofocus, two forms of TTL light metering and various "programs" (ranging from manual operation to a highly-automated point and shoot mode).
It was replaced by the similarly-priced F65 (also known as the N65) in 2001.
The F60 body was made from polycarbonate and metal, and available in both "champagne silver" and black. It features compatibility with most older Nikkor F-mount lenses, except AFS and pre-AI lenses. However, in some cases autofocus and/or TTL metering is not supported.[3]
Notable omissions include depth-of-field preview and any form of remote shutter release. Both these features were included in the F65. Notable inclusions are the 'T' Time setting - where a first press of the shutter release opens the shutter, and a second closes it, and AF servo tracking in 'Sport' mode. The camera also supports five different flash modes, including 'slow' for low light scenes. [4]
The body was used as the basis of Fuji's popular Fuji S1 Pro digital SLR of 2001, with modifications to add a colour LCD, a digital storage compartment, and a separate battery compartment for the digital portion.
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)
