Nikon D60

Nikon D60 - Creative features, extensive dust reduction, and incredible picture quality in a compact body

Features

10.2 megapixel DX format image sensor for exceptionally vivid and detailed high-resolution images that are ideal for enlargements.
EXPEED image processing concept for optimum performance and maximum image quality.
Innovative dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control Systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensors for clear, spot-free images.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens: popular zoom range from 18 to 55mm (35mm [135] film format equivalent: 25.5-82.5mm).
ISO 100 – 1600 ISO broad sensitivity range enables faster shutter speeds, significantly reducing the risk of blurred images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.
Small, Light and Comfortable: only 495g with intuitive controls and a comfortable grip.
Large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor makes it easy to check essential camera information, and a pleasure to review and edit your shots.
Quick response: a near-instant 0.19s start-up time and minimal shutter release time lag enable you to shoot on impulse.
3 fps continuous shooting lets you take up to 100 JPEG images (FINE, L-size or smaller) at approx. 3 frames per second and capture fast-moving action.
Bright, clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition.
Eye-Sensor automatically turns off the information display in the LCD monitor when you look through the viewfinder, saving power and ensuring less distraction when you shoot.
Razor-sharp 3-area Autofocus lets you focus quickly and accurately no matter where you are, even after sundown.
Active D-Lighting retains details in highlights and shadows for stunning images with natural contrast.
Selectable information display formats: choose from a range of display formats including, Graphic format that uses visual icons for information and Wallpaper that uses one of your own images as the background.
Vertical LCD information display: when shooting, the information display rotates automatically, to follow the orientation of the camera. Camera information is displayed correctly when taking pictures in both landscape and portrait formats.
8 Digital Vari-Programs automatically optimize the camera settings to produce superb results in any condition.
Extensive Retouch Menu with 10 amazing photo effects to choose from, including NEF (RAW) processing and Stop-motion. The original image stays intact and the D60 quickly and simply creates a duplicate image for you to edit and enhance in the camera.
In-Camera NEF (RAW) processing: enjoy creative freedom and control over camera settings after you shoot. Adjust Image quality, Image size, White balance and even exposure compensation via the easy-to-navigate menu.
Stop-motion creates animated movies from a series of consecutive pictures. Simply select the first and last frames from the sequence and save it as a short movie to be played on the camera’s LCD screen or a computer (AVI format).
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II produces ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition.
Compatible with world famous, high-quality NIKKOR lenses and optimized for use with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: take up to 520 shots with just one charge.

DPReview: “Everything we said about the D40X remains true for the D60; great output that’s easy to achieve even for a total novice, thanks to an excellent exposure and metering system; fast, responsive operation; excellent ergonomics and an easy to master feature set that is just sophisticated enough to allow users to explore the more advanced aspects of photographic technique without being so over complex they can’t be bothered.”
CameraLabs: “The Nikon D60 may not be a world apart from its predecessor, but it remains a good, solid, 10 Megapixel entry-level DSLR. It’s very easy to use, handles well and produces great looking – if slightly over-saturated – images in its fully automatic modes. As such it’s an ideal model for first-time DSLR buyers who are perhaps upgrading from a point and shoot. And of course there’s wealth of manual control for when they’re ready to get creative.”
Pocket-lint: “Nikon’s D60 replaces the equally compact D40x and throws in a set of new features including the excellent Nikon EXPEED image processor.”
PhotographyBLOG: “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.”
LetsGoDigital: “The straightforward operation and the well thought-out structure of the menu make the Nikon D60 a very pleasant entry-level model with every DSLR-functionality but with the ease of use of a compact camera.”
ePHOTOzine: “ISO1600 is where the magic of the new processor shines. There’s no point in fudging it and saying that no noise is evident. It is, but the amount for this kind of ISO rating is minimal. Pinkish tones have started to appear in dark areas, but plenty of detail is still available on the petals and they’re all still a decent colour.”
NeoCamera: “The Nikon D60 is a good option for new DSLR owners. It is a well-built camera with very good image quality and excellent speed of operation.”
Photoxels: “The Nikon D60 DSLR is for perfect for beginner amateur photographers who desire a fast and responsive DSLR that produces excellent image quality.”
PCWorld: “Overall I was pleased with the D60’s performance. The bundled kit lens produced crisp images without a lot of noise; and when I tried the camera’s noise-control and dynamic range features, they were genuinely useful and successfully addressed both noise and blown-out highlights”
ImagingResource: “No matter how you look at it, the Nikon D60 stands up well against the competition, with great image quality at all speeds, and near-perfect utility as a family camera.”
DCRP: “The Nikon D60 is an entry-level digital SLR aimed squarely at consumers. It has a friendly interface with numerous help screens, in-camera photo editing, and very vivid color that borders on unrealistic. You also get a dust reduction system, snappy performance, Active D-Lighting, and solid build quality. There are quite a few downsides, though, including a limited selection of autofocus lenses, a small viewfinder, no live view, and poor bundled RAW editing software. The Nikon D60 isn’t my favorite entry-level digital SLR — mainly due to its soft, over-saturated photos — but it’s certainly worth a look.”
WhatDigitalCamera: “The D60 is a bit of a mixed bag, with plenty to recommend it such as the dust reduction, and legacy technology from the D3 and D300. However, it also suffers from an older and cheaper AF system and a smallish LCD screen. But on the most important criteria the news is better. The images are excellent, especially the noise control at higher ISOs, despite the number of pixels on the LCD – surely a credit to Nikon’s Expeed processor. Overall, the D60 breaks little new ground in the DSLR market but if you’re after an entry-level model that offers great picture quality at a good price then you won’t be disappointed.”
ThinkCamera: “Those looking to make a first class entry level DSLR purchase need only know that the Nikon D60 is an excellent choice - it’s small, light, affordable, easy to use and has enough solid and fun features to get any enthusiast going. Although current Nikon D40x users will probably not feel the need to upgrade, taken on its own merit, Nikon D60 is up there with the best entry level DSLR, if not the best.”
DigitalCameraInfo: “Imaging performance shines when it comes to noise, and the responsiveness while shooting is exceptional for a camera in this class. However, the D60 also lagged in several equally important areas, including white balance and dynamic range. As for the strikingly small size, that’s a win for some users, a loss for others.”
Steve’sDigiCams: “The new Nikon D60 is quite impressive for an entry-level dSLR, offering superb performance, great image quality, and multiple exposure options. The 3fps continuous drive mode (or 3.5fps in our testing), Sensor Cleaning system and onboard HELP Menu are distinct improvements for this soon to be popular camera”
CNET: “Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon’s D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models.”
ComputerActive: “An excellent starter SLR, adding more pixels, dust reduction and image stabilisation to an already-impressive camera series.”