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Nikon D60

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3.8
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User ratings:
47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
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3 stars
17 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
27
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3.8 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • the interface is both clear and attractive
  • the JPEGs are perfectly good enough
  • VR works very well indeed

Cons

  • lack of delay between pressing the shutter to the capture of the image
  • not heavy by some DSLR standards
  • burst speed and gobbles memory

Key specs

  • CCD
  • DX
  • 23.6x15.8 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3872, 2592 px
  • Nikon F
  • 22
  • Center, Multi point, Single, Spotus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Nikon D60 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D60

Pros

  • the interface is both clear and attractive
  • the JPEGs are perfectly good enough
  • VR works very well indeed
  • picture quality is really very good
  • The pictures are great
  • and the picture modes and retouching are impressive
  • Nikon D60 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • great camera that takes awesome photos
  • Good image quality and good ease of use
  • The long lense is great for landscape shots
  • great

Cons

  • lack of delay between pressing the shutter to the capture of the image
  • not heavy by some DSLR standards
  • burst speed and gobbles memory
  • noise was nearly invisible (Extremely Low
  • Fixed eye-level
  • penta-Dach mirror
  • noise crept up to Very Low
  • the display disappears the moment you put the camera to your eye
  • This only offers a handful of RAW conversion options
  • improvementsThere's no secondary LCD on the D60
  • supplied View NX image browser

Nikon D60 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3872 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D60 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution3872 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 2896x1944
  • 1936x1296
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Optical zoom7.5 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture22
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusno
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Multi point
  • Single
  • Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points3
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)3
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.05 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)3.0 fps
Speed (RAW)3.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.21
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Boosted ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 px
White balance modesAuto
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • NEF
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
AEB/HDR supportno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.8 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)1.7 - 0.5
Eye relief0.77 in
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Video recordingyes
HD typeNot supported
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
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Dimensions
Weight17.46 oz
Width4.96 in
Height3.7 in
Depth2.52 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1000.0 mAh
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Date imprintingyes
Languages support
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
Tripod mounting supportedyes

Nikon D60 - Q&A (9)

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    Votes
    moshe
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d60 a dslr camera?
    cory
    almost 2 years ago
    it is an entry-level dslr
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  • 0
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    mitchell
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d60 a good camera?
    lyndsey_heller
    almost 2 years ago
    Image quality from the Nikon D60 is very nice, though our numerically based color accuracy test, and close side-by-side scrutiny with images from other very accurate (and more expensive) models, showed that its images aren't quite as color accurate as competitive cameras we have tested so far.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    alejandro_bruen
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d60 have autofocus motor?
    natividad.collier
    almost 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    pamula
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d60 have live view?
    leonardo_dv
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon D60 does not provide live-view. You have two options for using this camera with Dragonframe: Use a separate video camera or USB camera to provide live video. Work without live video, capturing 'preview' frames instead.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    tina
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d60 a dx?
    marlin_heller
    almost 2 years ago
    The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution.
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  • 0
    Votes
    edward.champlin
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d60 have bluetooth?
    violet_vonrueden
    almost 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    darryl.herzog
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d60 have video mode?
    anika.nitzsche
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon D60 does not provide live-view. You have two options for using this camera with Dragonframe: Use a separate video camera or USB camera to provide live video. Work without live video, capturing 'preview' frames instead.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jill
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d60 have built in flash?
    tiffany_hettinger
    almost 2 years ago
    While the D60 built-in flash can't act as a controller for remote strobes, it's perfectly compatible with the system if you slip an SB-800 into its hot-shoe.
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  • 0
    Votes
    morris_schneider
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d60 have a timer?
    michael_mann
    almost 2 years ago
    The self-timer or optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 can be used for self-portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. the following release modes. the length of the self-timer delay can be changed by simply pressing F/G.
    Helpful?
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Nikon D60 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (27)

3.8
Based on 27 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Nikon D60 Nikon’s D60 D-SLR; Next Step In Amateur Line-Up Has Some Inside Tricks
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.07.2008
Nikon’s D60 D-SLR; Next Step In Amateur Line-Up Has Some Inside Tricks

Nikon keeps cranking out new D-SLRs, most recently with the D3 and D300 (see Shutterbug reviews at www.shutterbug.com), and now, building on the great success with their amateur line-up of the D40 and D40X, the new D60. Sporting 10.2 megapixels (same as the D40X), the D60 has the lightweight and portable feel of the D40 series, with some extra tricks up its sleeve.

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.03.2008
Nikon D60 review
4.0

A wealth of new features leaves us feeling overwhelmed

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 Review
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DPReview
Published: 19.03.2008
Nikon D60 Review

The D60 is the third incarnation of Nikon's compact, user-friendly entry-level SLR line that started back in 2006 with the D40 (which replaced the first Nikon 'starter' model, the D50). The original D40 was a hugely important camera for Nikon and can be given a lot of the credit for the resurgence in Nikon's fortunes at the volume end of the SLR market (which had been totally dominated by Canon since the launch of the EOS 300D / Digital Rebel). The D40's success (which continued long after the D40X made its swift appearance only 6 months later) isn't hard to explain; it was keenly priced, nicely designed and built and capable of excellent results. It was also a camera that proved cameras do not sell on megapixels alone (even at launch its 6MP resolution was far from 'class leading').

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 SLR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon D60 SLR Review - Steve's Digicams

Sample Pictures All images taken using Large/Fine quality, Program mode, Auto WB, ISO 100, ambient light, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens, unless noted. DSC_0016.JPG3872x2592, 5.35 MB DSC_0020.JPG3872x2592, 4.44 MB DSC_0028.JPG3872x2592, 4.84 MB DSC_0015.JPG3872x2592,

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 31.03.2008
Nikon D60 Review

Nikon introduced entry-level D60, a follow up to the D40x, in January 2008 at PMA.  The 10.2 megapixel Nikon D60 then became the third entry-level DSLR that Nikon has brought to the market in just …

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 Review
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DPReview
Published: 19.03.2008
Nikon D60 Review

The D60 is the third incarnation of Nikon's compact, user-friendly entry-level SLR line that started back in 2006 with the D40 (which replaced the first Nikon 'starter' model, the D50). The original D40 was a hugely important camera for Nikon and can be given a lot of the credit for the resurgence in Nikon's fortunes at the volume end of the SLR market (which had been totally dominated by Canon since the launch of the EOS 300D / Digital Rebel). The D40's success (which continued long after the D40X made its swift appearance only 6 months later) isn't hard to explain; it was keenly priced, nicely designed and built and capable of excellent results. It was also a camera that proved cameras do not sell on megapixels alone (even at launch its 6MP resolution was far from 'class leading').

Nikon D60 Nikon D60
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Nikon D60
4.5

An entry-level DSLR with many features to help novice users but also a good set of manual controls.Nikon is touting its D60 model as 'one of the smallest Nikon digital SLRs ever'. Released less than a year after the slightly lighter D40, it's identical in size and also the same size and weight as D40x that followed. It also has the same 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor and a very similar feature set to the D40x. The review camera was supplied with the new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, which will be bundled with the camera body and sports a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction.

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 15.02.2011
Nikon D60 | Cameralabs

Nikon D60 Nikon D60
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Good Gear Guide
Nikon D60
4.3

Nikon's D60 is a fantastic entry-level SLR that takes brilliant pictures and offers a robust feature set. It is ideal for users looking to take the plunge into more creative photography.

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 19.03.2008
Nikon D60 Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Nikon D60 is a 10.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Nikon F mount. Read our D60 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon D60 ModSynergy.com - Review 180 - Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera Review @ ModSynergy.com
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ModSynergy.com - Review 180 - Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera Review @ ModSynergy.com

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 DSLR camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 19.02.2008
Nikon D60 DSLR camera
4.0

Nikon’s D60 replaces the equally compact D40x and throws in a set of new features including the excellent Nikon EXPEED image processor

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 Digital SLR
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 28.02.2008
Nikon D60 Digital SLR
3.5

We take a closer look at Nikon's new entry-level DSLR, the D60.

Nikon D60 Nikon D60 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 28.01.2008
Nikon D60 Review
4.5

Nikon D60 review, find out how the D60 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon D60 Roadtest: digital SLRs
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 20.10.2008
Roadtest: digital SLRs

Nick Ross has the low down on what to look for in your first SLR camera.

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