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Nikon D60

10.2 megapixels, first seen: 11 January 2008

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Best Price: 617.48 USD

  • User Score (3296)
    9.4 9.4 from 3296 reviewers
  • Expert Score (57)
    7.8 7.8 from 57 reviewers
  • Design (31)
    7.5 7.5 from 31 reviewers
  • Value for money (58)
    7.5 7.5 from 58 reviewers
  • Features (41)
    7.1 7.1 from 41 reviewers
  • Ease of use (48)
    7.9 7.9 from 48 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    7.1 7.1 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (44)
    7.5 7.5 from 44 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • low clutter and attractive, nother new battery, nifty features, extremely useful, many menus
  • video cable not included, can aquire lcd protector, manual dot confirm slow, af s focus slow, jealous friends borrow it

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
    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. Nikon D60

    Reviewer: Kinoz, Labuan, Malaysia, Digital Camera Magazine
    1 June 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    The body is small compare to Nikon D80 and the thing that i noticed the most is the distinctive red coloured on the grip that 'yelling' Nikon!. Someone that used to handle Compact sure going to need to learn some of the function but nothing that practice can't make ya' perfect. And, i dont have any complaint about the body quality, it's top class. I found some flaw that anyone who grow with this camera would find cumbersome as their experience grow. Incase you guys didnt... Read more

  2. d60

    Reviewer: marc27, Photo answers
    24 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    i got my d60 about 4 weeks ago and i love it i would take it to bed if the wife would let me lol, i have used dslrs before i got mine and my friends canon(cant remember the modal) cost almost twice the price. i have had a lot of fun tinkering around with in at home and have done some grate shots of my best mates daughter. i feel that it is as good as my friends canon alltho his is ava 3 years old, i have showed him a few tricks and hes been at it for years. the only down... 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. great camera

    Reviewer: Amazon
    10 February 2010 See Product at Amazon (769.95 USD)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This review is from: Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera - Black (AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR) (Electronics) The D60 is a great camera, giving a novice the ability to learn and progress to pro i think. It is great at point and shoot on auto and you can do even better with the program modes. Flash does let it down, but only because i have a flash gun which improves the shots even more. Shots are clear, very sharp, and the colours are picked up very well, if you are just... Read more

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