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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: Too low to display
New (20) Used (6) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 193
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 6.6 x 12
nv:Sensor: 10.2 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 3872 x 2592
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: NEF (RAW)
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec.
Light Metering Method: Spot
Light Metering Method: Matrix metering
Light Metering Method: TTL
Light Metering Method: Center Weighted
Exposure Modes: Auto
Exposure Modes: Manual
Exposure Modes: Landscape
Exposure Modes: Portrait
Exposure Modes: Close-up
MPN: B0012OGF6Q
Model: B0012OGF6Q
UPC: 018208254385
EAN: 0018208254385
ASIN: B0012OGF6Q
Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great camera to jump from film or P&S to DSLR October 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had the photograpy bug for a little over 40 years. I started out with a Nikkormat FT in high school. 15 years later I bought a Nikon FM. I still own both and they still work just fine. I've owned several point and shot cameras along the way also but have wanted to make the jump to a DSLR for quite some time. I had a wish list for quite a while that originally had the D40 but updated it to the D60 when it came out. My loving spouse took the list, did some research of her own and surprised me with a D60 kit containing the 18-55 & 55-200 VR DX zooms for my birthday in August. What a keeper I married :)
I have to say that I am absolutely happy and amazed with this great little digital beauty. It works great with my older Nikkor lenses and the 2 DX VR lenses are wonderful too.
The various "auto" modes work great when you want to let the camera do some, most or all of the work, OR need a quick shot and don't have the time to do more than compose. The manual mode allows complete control for those with the experience or beginners who want to learn by experimentation.
The small size might be a problem for a large-handed individual, but it fits my medium sized paws to a T. The 10.2 megapixels, large ISO range, 3 metering methods, multiple shooting modes and huge range of Nikon accessories and Nikkor lenses make this a great platform for the beginning dslr user as well as the more experienced. And the price at Amazon with both DX VR lenses is a great deal.
One more thing. The manual from Nikon is thorough, but not well organized or illustrated. Because of that, I recommend that you also buy the "Nikon D60 (Focal Digital Camera Guides)" by Corey Hilz. It's far better organized and illustrated, has a great quick start section that will get you up and photographing in just a few minutes and has great tips and techniques from Corey, who is a great photo pro and shows how to use all of the great features this camera has. Well worth the current $13.57 price tag on Amazon and can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240810686
Great Camera October 30, 2008
This is a great camera. It's very light and is really easy to use for a DSLR.
Nikon D60 is a great buy! October 27, 2008
This is my first attempt to enter the world of digital photography using a D-SLR and so I wanted to purchase a camera with a reliable name brand and recognition, ease of use, value priced, and one that would have a great amount of long-term flexibility - i.e. lots of lens offerings, accessory availability, etc. I found all of these things AND MORE in the Nikon D60. I know several folks who shoot professional photography and use Nikon products, only. Even for a more advanced user, the D60 is sure to not disappoint. It takes great photos even on the automatic settings, is a great size that fits easily into your hand, and has many nice and unique in-camera features (such as digital retouch and the ability to edit photos on the fly). The included kit lenses are pretty decent, especially now that they come with the "VR" technology...this seems to help quite a bit in reducing blur caused by camera shake at low shutter speeds.
All in all, I am very impressed with the camera (and Nikon overall) and am excited to learn more about it...and more about the world of digital photography!
D60 is a keeper October 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had the D60 with 18-55VR kit lens for about 3 weeks. I also bought the 55-200VR lens primarily so I could photograph my fiance's son in his HS football games. I am very pleased with the camera, its ease of operation, how it performs in low light, and the quality of the images it produces. I find myself often using the camera in burst mode to take 10-20 images in succession while tracking with the football. I get some good shots that way, plus I can put them into a stop-motion movie using the camera. I learned at last week's game from a couple parents that our football player has been posting some of my images online and they have been getting rave reviews. (In fact, one of the Moms has already been talking to Santa Claus!) It's light. It's easy. It's fun. I don't need what this camera doesn't have, such as movie mode.
Great Camera!!! October 24, 2008
I bought the D60 because it was closer to my price range compared to the D300, which I really wanted. I know it doesn't have the full features that the D300 has, but I have been really happy with the D60. It does everything I need it to for now. It is a great camera for someone starting out doing photography. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. It is a great buy!
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