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Nikon D60

10.2 megapixels, first seen: 11 January 2008

Information found in: from 210 sources in 32 countries.

Best Price: 549.00 USD

  • User Score (3425)
    9.4 9.4 from 3425 reviewers
  • Expert Score (57)
    7.6 7.6 from 57 reviewers
  • Design (33)
    7.3 7.3 from 33 reviewers
  • Value for money (54)
    7.4 7.4 from 54 reviewers
  • Features (42)
    6.9 6.9 from 42 reviewers
  • Ease of use (48)
    7.6 7.6 from 48 reviewers
  • Performance (83)
    7.2 7.2 from 83 reviewers
  • Picture quality (116)
    7.4 7.4 from 116 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • new automated dust, 55 mm, good price, quick power, wonderful videos
  • no live lcd preview, sunshade needed on 15, limited selection of af, t use old lens, a little heavy

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 explore the magic of digital SLR photography. Everyday situations can be trusted to the camera in AUTO mode, or you can try one of its many options for more creative control. In-camera creative features are easily accessible via an intuitive menu. Convenience is highlighted by a rotating information display that follows the ori…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Type
    Single-lens reflex 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
    10.2 million
  • Image sensor
    23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor
  • Total pixels
    10.75 million
  • Dust Reduction System
    Image Sensor Cleaning System, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX software required)

Release Date

  • First seen
    11 January 2008

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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Reviews of Nikon D60

  1. Nikon D60

    Reviewer: PhotographyBLOG
    3 March 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    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. The D60 retains the same core competencies - 10 megapixels, 3 point AF, 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, 3fps burst mode - whilst adding a small number of new features that are nice-to-haves, rather than being essential. The EXPEED image processing engine delivers very similar image quality to the D40x, namely impressive results at fast... Read more

  2. D60

    Reviewer: Stuff.tv
    22 February 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    A sterling budget DSLR with a great range of controls and superb high ISO performance Read more

  3. Nikon D60

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    20 March 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The Nikon D60 is presented as a very (too?) classic entry level SLR (no LiveView or excess megapixels). It offers incontestable photo quality and very simple use but it lacks a bit of ambition compared to the always stiff competition presented by other manufacturers. Read more

  4. Nikon D60 + AF-S DX 18-55 VR lens

    Reviewer: PriceRunner
    2 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Nikon has stripped down its serious cameras to create a usable, friendly budget camera. But its baby/bath water filtering process has been almost perfect – you get all the colour accuracy, detail capture and processing smarts (including a clever D-Lighting system that boosts shadow detail) of its more expensive brethren, but with none of their complexity. One word of caution: make sure you buy the bundle with the image stabilised VR zoom, for blur-free shooting in dim... Read more

  5. Nikon D60 Review

    Reviewer: CNET
    3 April 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    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

  1. Reviewer: Review Centre
    2 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 5
    5.0
    Features 5
    5.0
    Ease of use 5
    5.0
    Picture quality 5
    5.0
     

    I have owned Canon camera's for the past 20 years and when it became time to upgrade to DSLR's i had 2 choices. The Nikon D60 or Canon EOS450. I was unable to obtain the Canon in time so plumped for the Nikon instead. I have never regreted the decision as i find the Nikon extreemly easy to use and the pictures it takes are great. I would recommend this camera to anyone. Read more

  2. Gadget Owner Blog: The Nikon D60

    Reviewer: Amazon
    19 December 2009 See Product at Amazon (1099.99 USD)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I've been an owner for over a year and it remains a popular choice among prosumers. I'm not going to go into the the features or comparisons to great extent but I at least wanted to give an idea of how the Nikon D60 has served me. This camera is for entry-level photographers that need more than a point-and-shoot. In short, I love the D60 and I'm glad I bought it. It produces incredible RAW images that I can tweak with Photoshop. It's a full-fledged DSLR and not one of... Read more

  3. camara

    Reviewer: Amazon
    10 April 2010 See Product at Amazon (1099.99 USD)
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This review is from: Nikon D60 Black Body (Electronics) The camara is very good but thought when i ordered it the lens was included.It was not but still very good had to buy a lens in town so was not such a good buy. Read more

  4. Nikon D60

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    29 May 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Great Camera! Takes great quality pictures of flowers, pets, sports, and family. Easy to use and barely any cons in my opinion.Highly recommended for beginner and expert photographers. Read more

  5. Nikon D60: Perfect entry level DSLR

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    6 March 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

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

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