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8.2 out of 10

Nikon D60

10.2 megapixels, first seen: 11 January 2008

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    7.7 7.7 from 59 reviewers
  • Design (32)
    7.6 7.6 from 32 reviewers
  • Value for money (49)
    7.7 7.7 from 49 reviewers
  • Features (41)
    7.1 7.1 from 41 reviewers
  • Ease of use (47)
    8.0 8.0 from 47 reviewers
  • Performance (12)
    7.2 7.2 from 12 reviewers
  • Picture quality (46)
    7.5 7.5 from 46 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • convenient onscreen user interface, longlife battery, versitile lens package, the bag has room, onscreen retouching
  • need lcd covers, 55 200 non vr, coloring is not accurate, the owner s manual, zoom lens not vr

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)
  • Image size (pixels)
    3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
  • File format
    • NEF (RAW): 12-bit compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
  • Media
    SD memory cards, SDHC compliant

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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  1. 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

  2. Reviewer: Digital Arts
    9 July 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The next step up from the Nikon D40x, the D60 adds advanced in-camera editing, including Nikon’s D-Lighting technology and an in-camera stop-action-animation mode. Read more

  3. Nikon D60

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    11 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. Reviewer: Photo answers
    24 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    On close inspection you’ll notice the layout and dimensions of the D60 are virtually identical to its predecessor, the D40X. This is by no means a bad thing, with the design of the D60 nice and compact. A complaint made of similar-sized D-SLRs is the relatively small handgrip – not a problem with the D60, which is a good size with a positive feel. Read more

  1. My Nikon D60

    Reviewer: haipinglu356, quezon, Philippines, Digital Camera Magazine
    1 June 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    I have a Nikon D60 now for the past 15 months, I must say that I have been very happy with it. Yes I agree the grip is small, but I have found that if you add the battery clip to the D60 it makes a big difference, in your picture that you take, not to forget, the battery life that you get as well. One thing I do miss, is the function of "bracketing" which the Nikon D60 does not have. I look at the Canon, Sony etc, but I all ways came back to the Nikon cameras. I would... Read more

  2. Nikon D60

    Reviewer: stevenewman, Photo answers
    24 July 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    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. Whilst I am still exploring the features its menu's and controls seem easy to navigate. Personally, I thought that the build quality was better than the Canon 1000d, it just felt nicer in the hand and the zoom control was not as slack as the Canon. The 3 point AF system is ok but it could probably do with more points as it... Read more

  3. 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

  4. Great for beginners

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    24 September 2009

    I started getting into photography last year and got the Nikon D60 bought for me on Christmas. I'm still using it now and love it :D Its easy to use but still takes brilliant pictures. The best thing is that there is room to expand your photography abilities by buying new lenses, experimenting with filters and flash accessories. The Nikon D60 is great for most pictures. The macro close up feature isn't amazing but can be improved by attaching macro filters onto the... Read more

  5. Worth the price!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    4 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I shoot everyday with the D60 and I can tell that you won't be disappointed, specially if you've got Ai-s lenses that has their own autofocus motor. It's light weight, fits well in your hand, accepts non AI very old lenses (thing that D80/D90 or above can't do it), has a great sensor, noise reduction and active d-lightning. Of course, if you're looking for high end ISO camera up to date of 2010, get the D90 or the D300s, but the price difference is huge. You can do... Read more

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