Nikon d60

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').

Details:

Style:Digital SLR

Megapixels: 10

Print Ratios: 3:2

File Formats: JPEG / RAW

Memory Cards:SD/SDHC

Focal Length Equivalent: N/A

Shutter Speed: 1/4,000 to 30 seconds + bulb

Aperture:N/A

Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 3200

White Balance Settings: 8 modes

ExposureCompensation: 5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Viewfinder: Yes

LCD Screen: 2.5 inches

Flash Range: 12m

Shooting Modes: N/A

Maximum Movie Resolution: N/A pixels

Maximum Movie Duration: N/A

Macro Focus: 99cms

Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot

ManualControls: Manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority

Image Stabilisation: No

Lens Converters: No

Self Timer: Yes

Video Out (TV Playback): Yes

Computer Connection; Yes

Batteries: Lithium-ion Rechargeable

Dimensions: 126 x 94 x 64mm

Weight: 495g

For the naysayers: the D60 was designed specifically for those graduating from compact digicams to their first DSLR, budget constrained photography enthusiasts, photography students, and more demanding casual photographers. It was never meant to be used by pros or semi-pros, and thus its Nikon/Nikkor system limitations are not genuinely relevant for its target audience. D80/D70 owners looking for a cheap back-up body can focus accurately with their non AF-S/AF-I Nikkors in MF mode with the D60's new digital rangefinder.

Nikon D60 review