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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 | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $699.95
Buy New: $599.00
You Save: $100.95 (14%)
Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 75
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
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
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: 25438
Model: 25438
UPC: 018208254385
EAN: 0018208254385
ASIN: B0012OGF6Q
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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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 67 more reviews...
 I love this camera September 5, 2008
Y. Lin
This is my first DSLR Camera. Me and my wife love to use it almost everyday. Very easy to use, very light weitght to carry. And we are very impress the pircture quality. Overall, highly recommand!
Sweet! September 5, 2008
Bryan E. Keve (Granger, IN USA)
Definitely the best electronic device i own. I have only had it the summer and have take between 5,000 and 10,000 pictures. It is lightweight and very user friendly. If you are a first time D-SLR user, I would recommend this camera because it is very easy to pick up and shoot great pictures. It is also great for an experienced photographer.
Overall, AWESOME!
 Love this camera but..... September 4, 2008
Danielle
I love this camera, however I was dissapointed in the sports mode. Hoping to get some better shots of my dancers, with a lot of unsuccessful shots. I had to switch to manual mode to get a good action shot. But everything else I absolutely love.
I should've bought this one instead of the more expensive D80 September 2, 2008
Anonymous (United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are too many great and detailed reviews of this camera for me to describe the technical advantages. We own a D80 and I just finished borrowing a D60 for two weeks and can't tell the difference.
All Nikon SLR's have the same body style, rubberized exterior for grip and the same aperture and shutter speed controls thumbwheels in front and behind the shutter button.
This camera is just as good as the $200 more expensive D80 and differs only in the smallest ways.
The D60 and D80 have the same set of controls and LCD readout on the body inside the viewfinder, they have the same shutter speed and ISO range. They both have the same megapixel resolution and quality CCD sensor.
It seems the only features the D80 have is the preview mode button which is a feature well used from the film days and would let you see the shot at the set aperture. This was helpful to keep you from wasting film but this isn't a concern in the age of digital and a 2GB SD card can hold over 2,000 exposures in basic exposure mode so waste away !
The D80 seems to have 3 exposure burst modes and a decent bracketing mode, but those are more often used features for NASCAR fans and lunging volleball spikes at the net.
If you want a Nikon SLR and don't plan on photographing flying bullets, then take this D60 instead of a D80 and save some dollars.
A great camera, but dont' forget the memory card August 30, 2008
GeekGirl (USA)
First, don't ever buy a camera without holding one in your hands. Both Nikon and Canon make great cameras. The difference boils down to what you are comfortable with. I like the Nikon and got the D60 because I wanted something that I could hold with one hand (used for outdoor photography). Otherwise, I would have gotten the D80.
If you are new to digital SLRs, the menu system can be quite intimidating. Don't let that influence your decision as you will get used to it. You can take pictures immediately using the auto mode and worry about the menus later.
Important note: You need a memory card to do anything. No memory card, no picture (it does take the picture, but nothing is saved). Memory cards are cheap. I got a Kingston 4 GB SDHC Class 6 card for $14.95 (Class 6 is the best).
The camera comes with a US warranty.
As for long lenses, I got a Sigma 70 - 300 mm tele-macro instead of the 55 mm - 200 mm Nikon lens. There's no autofocus or VR, but it's not important to me. What's important is getting the extra 300 mm with a macro capability and good quality optics. You can fill the frame with a spider at 2 feet with this lens.
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