... The supplied battery is a Nikon proprietary standard, but lasts for quite a while (I didn't do any specific tests, but I got about 800 photos before needing to charge).
Handling
The camera is rather good for taking pictures with: it offers the usual PSAM, an Auto mode, and specialised portrait/landscape ... Read review
The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution. Easy ... more
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, ...
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The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution. Easy ... more
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, ...
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As an introductory level digital SLR the Nikon D60 offers one-button simplicity using the ... more
Auto function or countless options using the more complex manual controls. "Nikon D60 Digital Field Guide" is filled with everything you need to know to capture amazing photographs using your Nikon 60. Starting with a Quick Tour which will help you use your Nikon D60 straight out of the box this book will help you graduate from using the Auto function in every situation to using the more complex manual controls with confidence.This full-color portable guide walks you through the essential controls features and functions of the Nikon D60 digital SLR using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust white balance autofocus exposure and choose lenses it also teaches you when and why you should adjust each of these key settings. Additionally the "Nikon D60 Digital Field Guide" goes beyond camera settings to offer you a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography covering the essentials of lighting composition and exposure.Filled with amazing examples of actual Nikon D60 photography6 this book also presents a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits candids sports travel macro photography and much more.
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You've decided to upgrade from your old point-and-shoot by purchasing the compact and ... more
economical Nikon D60 an SLR model without all the bulk. Now make the most of your new digital camera by actually learning how to use all those options and settings! Take advantage of external controls and learn how to navigate the camera menus to fully customize internal options so that you can capture share and print photographs like a professional. You'll find out how to understand the controls navigate the menus choose your settings access internal options and become familiar with automatic modes. You'll learn to use the Image Quality and Image Size settings which are necessary for both automatic and manual picture-taking. Then you can easily express your creativity by managing aperture shutter speed ISO and editing your photographs on a computer. You will download photos and print them to share with your friends and family!You will find out how to: master camera controls; use automatic and manual modes; change focus and zoom lenses; adjust picture quality and resolution; manipulate exposure and lighting; work with picture files; and print and share photos.Complete with lists of ten photo-retouching tricks from repairing red eye to cropping photos and ten special-purpose features you can explore on a rainy day "Nikon D60 For Dummies" is your one-stop guide to taking and sharing the pictures like a pro.
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Advantages: Small (for a D-SLR), practical, easy to use, nice touches Disadvantages: slightly heavy, relatively low FPS for burst mode, doesn't operate as a usb drive on the computer
...The supplied battery is a Nikon proprietary standard, but lasts for quite a while (I didn't do any specific tests, but I got about 800 photos before needing to charge).
==Handling== The camera is rather good for taking pictures with: it offers the usual PSAM, an Auto mode, and specialised portrait/landscape etc. modes. It was great to have a camera with which (at last) I could also take free length exposures. If you are in any ... ...slightly tighter budget. If you have lots of money to spare though I would go for one of the more expensive Nikon D2 models, which are however quite a large investment. This is the camera to get if you want to take good photos without having to pay a fortune. ... more
Recently my sister got one of these cameras, and I was lucky enough to be allowed to use it. It was a pleasure to use, even great fun. It offers great functionality for a fraction of the price of some D-SLRs. Much better than any compact camera I have ever used.
Construction
As with any SLR, this camera can be quite large if you are used to the bog-standard compacts you usually see. Then again, my Fujifilm E900 is already a large camera. However, the D60 is quite small for a SLR, especially compared to some of the professional monsters you see. It's also quite heavy, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. The camera uses the SD card, which is the de-facto standard for most cameras, which is pleasing, seeing as most D-SLRs used to use CF cards. The supplied battery is a Nikon proprietary standard, but lasts for quite a while (I didn't do any specific tests, but I got about 800 photos before needing to charge).
Handling
The camera is rather good for taking pictures with: it offers the usual PSAM, an Auto mode, and specialised portrait/landscape etc. modes. It was great to have a camera with which (at last) I could also take free length exposures. If you are in any of the PSAM modes there is a handy on screen illustration of aperture width which aids you in setting the shot up. There are unfortunately only three Autofocus points. Metering is also limited to 5 point matrix, centre weighted or average modes. A nice touch is a sensor detecting when you bring your eye up to the viewfinder, and therefore switches off the monitor, saving electricity. You cannot preview your photo on the screen (you have to look through the viewfinder) before you take it, unlike on a compact where you see the picture on the screen before taking, but this is perfectly normal for a D-SLR. The buttons and scroll wheel are conveniently located making it quite easy to adjust your settings while looking through the viewfinder, once you have memorised which of the two most commonly used buttons is which. By pressing another button at the bottom of the screen you can also get straight to a menu allowing changing of AF-mode, ISO and similar settings. The camera can detect when you turn it on its side, changing both its shooting screen, and also recording this in the picture, eliminating all that irritating turning of pictures. The burst mode is also rather good, albeit only offering 3Fps, but this is still excellent compared to my compact. For really fast picture taking you usually have to give out thousands anyway.
Viewing Pictures
The camera is quite good for editing and viewing pictures. Since the pictures are automatically rotated on taking, you don't have to turn the camera. You can crop, overlay and otherwise change photos, and there's also the option of making stop-motion movies using photo sequences you have made. (This is more of a gimmick than anything else - I have yet to find a practical use for this.)
Connectivity
The camera can work with Windows, Mac, and also Linux: it uses the PTP mode for transferring pictures: software is supplied for Windows and Mac (I haven't tested either, but my sister says the windows one works well, also in Vista). I used it under GNU/Linux (Kubuntu 8.04) using digiKam. (The camera, irritatingly, cannot be mounted as an ordinary file system under any OS, and needs some interface software.) It was slightly slow transferring pictures, but this was because I had about 4GB of pictures, and also partly because of my aged hardware (a ultra portable laptop from '03). You can also simply take the SD card out and put it in an appropriate reader. There is also a cable allowing you to connect the camera to your TV, if you wish to view your pictures there, which can be useful.
In Short
This is an excellent SLR to get if you are on a slightly tighter budget. If you have lots of money to spare though I would go for one of the more expensive Nikon D2 models, which are however quite a large investment. This is the camera to get if you want to take good photos without having to pay a fortune.
Advantages: Very small and light, wide range of Nikon lenses Disadvantages: Slow Autofocus
== Nikon D60 ==
=== The Camera Itself ===
Here it is, the slightly higher than entry level digital SLR from Nikon. On paper it seems very similar to many other similar priced cameras. So in this review, I dig a little deeper to see if there is enough difference to put you out of pocket.
First thing you will notice is the size of the body. It is impressively small, very good for travel photography and in general circumstances. The bodies’ grip ... ...situations.
=== Finally ===
This camera and lens package is definitely an ideal recommendable kit. Most of the problems described can easily be lived with in most shooting situations. The large range of lenses from Nikon ensure there is definitely the right one to suit you. ...
aadamm 23.10.2009
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Advantages: Great price, excellent image quality & easy to use Disadvantages: Night shot is not too good
...away. SIZE & APPEARANCE: Nikon branded this camera as 'its most compact yet', and weighing just over 16 ounces, it is very easy to transport around. The camera looks similar to all other Nikon cameras; with its black casing and minimal colour. The strap has 'Nikon' in yellow, but this is basically the only colour on the camera. MODES: There are 12 modes that come programmed into this camera, most of which come in extremely useful in different situations. ... ...turn the dial on the camera. For the more professional photographers out there, the Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Auto Programme (P) and Manual Programme are the best to use. The instruction booklet provided gives very good, clear and simple instructions on how to use these modes if you are unsure and want to learn. For the more amateur photographers, the 'automatic' mode is probably best to use, as this controls your shutter speed, ...
hkwilson 31.08.2009
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Advantages: everything is great Disadvantages: cost
pro's
TONS of features theres way to many to count. from the different shooting modes to manually adjustable shutter and aperature to continous shooting this camera has it all!!!
-AMAZING focus this camera has the best focus of any camera i have ever used and i was stunned by the picture clariy which my friends often remark to me about when i send them pictures they send me back saying " crystal clear like always" -super fast start up times and ...
swimmer101p 02.04.2009
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Advantages: THE FEATURES AND THE QUALITY OF PICTURES Disadvantages: NONE THAT I KNOW OF
...Supplied accessories include a rechargeable Li-ion battery, quick charger, USB cable, rubber eyecup, camera strap, body cap, eyepiece cap and accessory shoe cap. The provided software includes the Nikon Software Suite on CD-ROM. Software for photofinishing. The camera has a great use of manual settings for the pro use ...
johnxrogan 18.08.2008
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Advantages: ease of use, qulity of pictures, nikon menu system. Disadvantages: None so far
...entry level DSLR.
The supplied Nikon zoom lens is a decent optic which takes more than satisfactory pictures.
On board flash is capable if not spectacular.
I have owned this camera for 6 months and have not been disappointed with it.
just make sure you buy a high capacity , fast memory card, as slower ones seriously slow down the processing. ...
whirly123 20.07.2009
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Zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - f/4.0-5.6 G ED Nikon AF-S DX
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Manufacturer's product description
The compact 10.2-MP D60 delivers breathtaking picture quality and the versatile handling of a D-SLR, yet is incredibly compact, easy and fun to use. Nikon's high-performance, 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive EXPEED image processing concept provide added cropping freedom and the ability to make larger prints. With fast startup and split-second shutter response, the D60 eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss. Capture sports action, precious moments and fleeting expressions at up to 3 frames per second, for as many as 100 consecutive JPEG images. Nikon's Active Dust Reduction System activates automatically, along with Airflow Control technology to reduce the amount of dust that reaches the sensor. Intuitive controls and an onboard HELP Menu System with Assist Images make the D60 truly easy to use, enabling everyone to capture beautiful memories perfectly. Nikon's original digital image processing concept, EXPEED, comprehensively optimizes pictures, shot after shot. Beautifully styled, the D60 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that weighs just over 16 ounces. Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. Auto rotating LCD display provides automatic horizontal and vertical graphic display orientation. The D60's Assist Images help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting, as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D60's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the HELP button beside the LCD monitor to see a context-sensitive HELP page. The D60's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging lighting conditions. The D60's Optimize Image setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results. Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always readyto bring beautiful exposuresto darkened conditions, as well as add sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images. In low-light or back-light situations, added illumination from the built-in Speedlight can make the difference between an average snapshot and a dazzling picture. The D60's advanced 3-Area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise Autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
