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8.2 out of 10

Nikon D60

10.2 megapixels

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Best Price: £54.64

  • User Score (3146)
    9.4 9.4 from 3146 reviewers
  • Expert Score (48)
    8.1 8.1 from 48 reviewers
  • Design (44)
    7.7 7.7 from 44 reviewers
  • Value for money (104)
    7.1 7.1 from 104 reviewers
  • Features (88)
    7.3 7.3 from 88 reviewers
  • Ease of use (92)
    8.1 8.1 from 92 reviewers
  • Performance (11)
    7.2 7.2 from 11 reviewers
  • Picture quality (72)
    7.8 7.8 from 72 reviewers
  • Durability (14)
    7.5 7.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Reliability (21)
    8.6 8.6 from 21 reviewers
  • Overall quality (35)
    7.8 7.8 from 35 reviewers
  • Battery performance (13)
    8.2 8.2 from 13 reviewers
  • Display (4)
    6.3 6.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Construction (4)
    6.7 6.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Video quality (14)
    7.8 7.8 from 14 reviewers
  • Equipment (6)
    8.1 8.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Portability (4)
    7.2 7.2 from 4 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. ePHOTOzine

    ePHOTOzine
    8.0/10
    4 days ago

    Nikon are in a position where they have an almost biblical status with a group of followers that are so loyal, it borders on fanaticism. Read more

    • Excellent Noise results, Rangefinder brings fun to manual mode, Attractive screen graphics, Active D-Lighting from the D300, EXPEED processor, also...
    • Review stays on too long, Only three focus points
  2. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    6.0/10
    20 March 2008

    The Nikon D60 is presented as a very (too?) classic entry level SLR (no LiveView or excess megapixels). Read more

    • Very good image quality, Kit comes with a quality 18-55 mm optically stabilized VR lens, Very fast, Easy to use, Efficient flash control
    • Inefficient anti-dust system, Limited compatibility with new AF-S lenses (internal motorization), No direct aiming with LCD screen, No wireless fla...
  3. PhotographyBLOG

    9.0/10
    3 March 2008

    Where the D40x was essentially a 10 megapixel version of the 6 megapixel D40, the new D60 is a very slightly improved version of the D40x. Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    3 April 2008

    Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models Read more

    • Optically stabilised 18-55mm kit lens, Convenient onscreen user interface, Compatible with a wide variety of lenses and accessories
    • Pricey for what it offers, Lens-based image stabilisation is less flexible than sensor-shift offered by some competitors
  5. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    9.0/10
    3 December 2008

    The Nikon D60 is a great choice you don't need a high-end digital SLR but you're keen to trade up from a compact camera phone and capture more Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great camera for first time buyer

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: NickAlexander84, Ciao
    2 August 2011

    I bought this camera as my first SLR and was very impressed. A good friend of mine opted to buying the cheaper D40 Nikon so called the little brother... Read more

    • very easy to use, nice editing features, relativly cheap and similar to the D40
    • Not very good night photos and slow viewing mode and bad flash
  2. One step back from the D40

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: tbuyer "tbuyer", Amazon
    25 April 2011

    --------------------------- Bottom-line --------------------------- * One full EV behind the D40 --------------------------- Details Read more

  3. Nikon D60 - A very good camera! But has some tech bugs.

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Genevieve M, Amazon
    2 weeks ago

    This camera is my first DSLR, and I love it. It took me a few days to get adjusted to the settings and features. Read more

  4. Perfect entry level DSLR

    	 Dooyoo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    10 November 2008

    good value for money, fully automatic, semi automatic and fully manual settings, reliable brand Read more

    • reliable brand, intuitive, easy to use, creative, in camera editing long life battery, easy to carry
    • none!
  5. Nikon D60

    Photo answers
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: stevenewman, Photo answers
    20 May 2009

    I received my D60 in March 09 as a present, I am new to photography so it's my first DSLR. I think that the camera produces good quality photographs. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Nikon D60 Black

The Nikon D60 Black is a 10.2 MP 2.5” 230K LCD Digital Camera with AF-S DX VR NIKKOR 18-55mm Lens. It is a replacement for the practically identical D40x. It weighs 1 lb. 1 oz. and its dimensions are 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64mm), (W x H x D). It comes with a number of accessories, some of which include EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, DK-20 Rubber Eyecup, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover…

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Nikon D60 Black

The Nikon D60 Black is a 10.2 MP 2.5” 230K LCD Digital Camera with AF-S DX VR NIKKOR 18-55mm Lens. It is a replacement for the practically identical D40x. It weighs 1 lb. 1 oz. and its dimensions are 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64mm), (W x H x D). It comes with a number of accessories, some of which include EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, DK-20 Rubber Eyecup, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software CD: Nikon ViewNX for browsing and organizing. These accessories will vary by country.

Features

The camera’s default ISO is set at ISO 100 and has a flash sync speed of 1/200. The finder gives 95% coverage horizontally and vertically with its eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder. The magnification is 0.8x with 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity. For the eyepoint, at normal diopter setting, it is 18mm. The dioptometric adjustment ranges from -1.7 to +0.5 diopters. The Nikon D60 uses a Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V as a focusing screen. The AF system in use is the Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection with 3 AF points. The detection range is specified to be between -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F). This camera uses a 10 Mp CCD sensor and is capable of producing image sizes of 3,872 x 2,592 native (Large), also 2,896 x 1,944 (Medium) and 1,936 x 1,296 (Small). The shutter is an electronically-controlled, vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter with speeds of 1/400o to 30 seconds in steps of 1/3 EV. There are 4 release modes: single frame, continuous, self-timer and remote control. The camera uses Nikon’s latest Creative Lighting System for its flash exposure system. Its LCD displays measure at 2.5” with a sensor to turn it off when the D6o is put to the eye. The rated battery life is 500 shots per CIPA.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution. Easy to use and easy to handle, it is the perfect way to expl…

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  • Depth of field

    What is the procedure for depth of field when not on auto. Its just that I've selected M on dial and was hoping to alter f Number.......Or have I got it completly wrong ??

    Answered by nilufer 2009-05-05:

    You should select

    Answered by chez 2009-08-12:

    Yes, you

  • Taking pictures at recitals with Nikon D60

    I want to take a picture of my child with me new Nikon D60 at her dance recital where flash is prohibited. It is in an auditorium where it is dark in the audience with a lit up stage. What settings do I need? How do i do that?

    Answered by nilufer 2009-06-18:

    Use the flash

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