Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 10 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Image sensor format | DX |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 11.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 10.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
Other resolutions |
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Lens mount | Nikon F |
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Optical zoom | 7.5 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
Maximum aperture | 22 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | no |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 3 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 3 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 2.05 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Flash sync speed | 1/200s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 3.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 3.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards | SD |
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Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Firewire | no |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 3872 x 2592 px |
White balance modes | Auto |
Supported image file formats |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | No |
AEB/HDR support | no |
Screen size | 2.5 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | no |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8 x |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 1.7 - 0.5 |
Eye relief | 0.77 in |
Separate info display | no |
Video recording | yes |
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HD type | Not supported |
Analog signal format system |
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Weight | 17.46 oz |
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Width | 4.96 in |
Height | 3.7 in |
Depth | 2.52 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 500 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 1000.0 mAh |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Languages support |
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Tripod mounting supported | yes |
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.
A wealth of new features leaves us feeling overwhelmed
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').
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 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 …
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').
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'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 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’s D60 replaces the equally compact D40x and throws in a set of new features including the excellent Nikon EXPEED image processor
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