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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  145 reviews
Sales Rank: 26
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Li-ion
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10200000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 6.6 x 12
MPN: B0012OGF6Q
Model: B0012OGF6Q
UPC: 018208254385
EAN: 0018208254385
ASIN: B0012OGF6Q
Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality | | • | Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction lens | | • | 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically | | • | Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
18-55mm AFS DX Nikkor / Fast Start-up / Active Dust Reduction / 2.5" LCD / Up to 3 Frames per second / SD and SDHC Memory Slot Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available / Date imprint - Date, Date and Time, Date Counter, or None (selectable) Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder File system - DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Focusing screen - Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V Compatible lenses - AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR - All functions supported; Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor - All functions supported except autofocus; Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor - All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus; IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF - Not supported; Type D PC NIKKOR - All functions supported except some shooting modes; AI-P NIKKOR - All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; Non-CPU - Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster - Electronic rangefinder can be used Frame advance up to 3 fps Self-timer - Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 second duration Metering method - Matrix - 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted - Weight of 75 percent given to 8mm circle in center of frame; Spot - Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5 percent of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F); Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot metering Dimensions (W x H x D) - 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 inch)/ 1.1 lb
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| Customer Reviews: Read 140 more reviews...
 The D60: When 10.2 MP Are More Than Enough June 26, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased my D-60 as a kit that included not only the camera but also two VR lenses (18-55mm and 55-200mm), gadget bag, 2 instructional DVD's, Nikon Capture software and a 2 GB San-Disk SD card for a total of $[...]. Having had a D-70s in the past, I found that the "learning curve" with the D-60 is not nearly as steep as some might make you believe.
While considered a mid-level "pro-am" camera, the D-60 takes remarkably clear shots and has the added advantage of allowing the use of almost any Nikon lens available, be it 25 years old or 2.5 months old. After having trailed Canon for a while in the "self-cleaning sensor" department, the D-60 shows Nikon has finally adopted this feature. All I can say is, "It's about time". At last, I no longer have to take my camera in for its annual "sensor scrub". Halleluah!
The D-60 has 2.5MP less resolution than the new D-5000. I started to get one of those, but couldn't see paying an extra [...] bucks for a lousy 2.5MP resolution gain. I'm not planning on blowing my pictures up to wall size or billboard size so there was no way to justify the extra expense. Besides, the D-60 does everything I want it to. Plus, it allows "in camera" red-eye correction, cropping and some basic editing. You can also switch a photo from color to B&W, Sepia or Cyanotype all inside the camera (though it DOES keep the original color shot when it creates the new "color edited" picture).
The only "complaint" (if you can really call it that) is that the D-60 still does not have the "Full Frame Sensor". Instead of WYSIWYG, you get 92% of what you see in the viewfinder. While this is not a major issue as long as you're aware of it, it would have been nice to see Nikon upgrade the D-60 with the same FFS it has in some of its higher end digital SLR's.
For the price, I can't beat what I have with a stick! The D-60 is an excellent camera and (in my opinion) the best camera to usae to introduce anyone into the world of digital SLR photography.
all that you need to take great picture June 23, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camera takes amazing pictures. I dont have to be expert. It can take 3 frames per second, but remember that 3 frames are only possible when you dont need to use flash. Charging of the flash takes time between two shots.
Nikon D60 or Canon XSi June 22, 2009
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After doing much reading and going back and forth trying to decide which camera was the one for me I went for the Nikon D60 - Price wise the Nikon is a little less than the Canon but if you are looking for an SLR camera you can spend a few bucks more to get the better quallity item, in my case after much web surfing I learned that the Canon has issues with service and the equipment itself, more than Nikon. As a customer I should be able to buy something and get what I paid for, if such item doesn't work 100% out of the box I should be able to get a new one and not have it sent for repair (then what is their quallity control good for?) - I barely found any issues with the Nikon brand, I found more praises that anything else. The picture quallity is stunning, easy to use (I'm one that plays first then reads the manual) - colors are superv - the only thing I did not like is that it doesnt have "live view", meaning that you can't see on the screen what you are getting ready to shoot at, you have to use the viewfinder. But even then, after using it and seing the results I don't care for that feature any more, I rather have a camera that is going to give me great pictures and a warranty that is going to cover it as well, the camera itself comes with a one year but the lens comes with a 5 year warranty from Nikon. It also has a feature that allows you to add filters after you have taken the picture, keeping the original intact. The viewfinder is very brigh and of good size. I also looked for a good and convinient bag for it and the best I found was the Mytho Swiss Gear (model GA-7865-02F00) that you can find for 49.00 bucks at your local electronics store. And as a last note, I love buying from Amazon, they have good prices and good customer service.
Great for entry-level dSLR June 17, 2009
I'm just getting into photography, so this review will be quite non-technical. I think the D60 is a good camera for those just starting. The D40 would be an equally good choice, but the D60 does have more megapixels, which is good for making larger prints and for massive cropping of images. It also has the sensor cleaner, for whatever good that is worth. It has a few other minor differences from the D40, probably not making it worth the price difference between the 2 based on features alone.
However, the D60 kit includes a VR version of the 18-55mm lens, whereas the D40 kit lens is not a VR lens. Most will say that one doesn't need VR at these focal lengths, which is mostly true except that for someone just starting out, my hand is pretty shaky and when shooting at the 55mm end and/or in low light conditions where faster shutter speed might be hard to come by, I personally feel like the VR is helpful.
So to me, the few different features AND the VR lens make the D60 a worthwhile purchase in my opinion. If money is an issue, get the D40 and don't look back, because the practical differences are minor, but if you can swing the extra for the D60, I think it is worth it.
I personally am in love with my D60 and with photography in general. The D60 has been a dream to learn on. It's not loaded down with features that I don't know how to use. It just has the basics, making it a good platform to learn on. The image quality from the camera is excellent. the kit lens is good for a kit lens, although you will likely want to purchase other lenses as you learn. The 55-200mm VR lens makes a great inexpensive addition for those just starting out to have decent range coverage to experiment with.
In all i'm very happy with my purchase and when I'm ready to graduate to a body with more features, I just might keep my D60 around. Its a great compact camera that is a dream to travel with (as far as dSLRs go anyway). I take the camera with me all the time. Obviously its not a point & shoot to carry in my pocket, but when I know I'm going to be somewhere where I want more control then a p&s, i am comfortable carrying my d60 because its pretty compact as far as dSLRs go.
 So Far So Good But Getting Different Version June 14, 2009
Almost 30 years ago all I had was an SLR and loved it. My Minolta XG cameras were wonderful and took better pictures than almost anything I have ever had. Eventually they started having issues and film became almost obsolete. I used Canon P and S digital cameras for many years and recently bought a Panasonic Lumix TZ5 which is fabulous. I wanted to get back in to SLR and did much research and tried many hands on displays in local stores. I also spoke to many people in local camera shops and they all suggested getting the D60 over the D40 as well as the Rebel XSi assuming I could afford the D60. The Rebel XSi is much bigger than the D60, and for the money the D60 was saving me, virtually all stated the D60 was a much better value then the Rebel, and that picture quality between the two was virtually identical. Costco had a package for $699.00 which included D60, 1GB card (almost worthless now), two VR lenses (18-55 and 55-200 Nikon) and case. The case was worthless as it was way to small for everything. After a few days, I decided I did not want to mess with changing out lenses, and since the "free" Nikon bag was too small, plus the tax was high where I bought, brought back to Costco. There was nothing special about the two Nikon Lenses either and I found that when using the 18-55mm lens with a skylight and polarizing filter, when at the widest angle setting, 18mm, the two filters together were too thick and caused distortion in the view. The D60 itself was just "OK", not great but then again I did not have much use. I did like the many optional features and options the camera offered. I then saw on Amazon a special version, "black gold" (body only) and I decided to order from Amazon with the Tamron 18-200mm single lens and although the Tamron lacks "VR" I still paid MUCH less than the Costco package and also ordered the remote and an extra battery and a couple of filters to boot.
It was a great deal with $50.00 off and I trust Amazon anyway.
As far as the actual pictures the initial camera took, I did not have much experience, but based on what I saw so far seemed ok. There was a difference I saw when using "P" setting versus "AUTO" and did not exactly understand all the menu options, but the Nikon D60 fit really well in my hands, was easy to use, felt sturdy and I will give another chance. Also the "black gold" special version sure looks nice.
On a final note, I did not buy an SLR for the "live View" and that sort of defeats the purpose for me of an SLR. I also could care less about what, if any, software comes with the camera. All I want is a decent SLR and lens for around what I paid. Even if the software was real bad, and as the D60 comes, with no "live view", I would not let it affect my rating. After I get the D60 I ordered from Amazon, I will update the review.
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