nikon d60

Extraordinary 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Nikon Picture Quality: Nikon's high-performance, 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive EXPEED image processing concept provide added cropping freedom and the ability to make larger prints.

Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Lens: NIKKOR lenses are famous for breathtaking sharpness and faithful color. With Nikon's fast, accurate autofocus and Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization technology built in, pictures are even sharper, free from blur caused by camera shake when shooting hand-held.

Fast Startup and Split-Second Shutter Response: With fast startup and split-second shutter response, the D60 eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that other cameras miss.

Shoot Continuously at up to 3 Frames per Second: Capture sports action, precious moments and fleeting expressions at up to 3 frames per second, for as many as 100 consecutive JPEG images.

Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control: Nikon's Active Dust Reduction System activates automatically, along with Airflow Control technology to reduce the amount of dust that reaches the sensor.


Easy Operation with Intuitive Controls: Intuitive controls and an onboard HELP Menu System with Assist Images make the D60 truly easy to use, enabling everyone to capture beautiful memories perfectly.

Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing Concept: Nikon's original digital image processing concept, EXPEED, comprehensively optimizes pictures, shot after shot.

8 Digital-Vari Program Automatic Shooting Modes: Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto, Auto Flash-OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait; each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results for everyday shooting situations. Each mode considers lighting conditions and possibilities, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, hue, tone, sharpening and more to make creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial.

Nikon's Smallest Digital SLR Ever! Beautifully styled, the D60 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that weighs just over 16 ounces.

2.5-Inch, 230,000-Dot Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing: Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. Auto rotating LCD display provides automatic horizontal and vertical graphic display orientation.

Advanced HELP Menu System with Assist Images: The D60's Assist Images help you select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting, as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item selected. The D60's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is available for the currently selected item; just press the HELP button beside the LCD monitor to see a context-sensitive HELP page.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D60's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Image Optimization Options: The D60's Optimize Image setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White, each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.

Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL Automatic Flash Control: Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always ready to bring beautiful exposures to darkened conditions, as well as add sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight shots or an added impact to daylight images. In low-light or back-light situations, added illumination from the built-in Speedlight can make the difference between an average snapshot and a dazzling picture.

Fast, Accurate 3-Area Autofocus: The D60's advanced 3-Area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise Autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.

In-Camera Image Editing and Enhanced Retouch Menu: Highly versatile in-camera editing features through the Retouch Menu include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trim, Image Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. New effects and controls include Quick Retouch, NEF (RAW) Processing, Cross Star and Color Intensifier filters. This provides greater creative freedom without the need for a computer for those who prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.

Stop motion video: Creates a stop-motion animation from a sequence of images for added creative fun to your pictures.

Up to 500 Images per Battery Charge: The supplied EN-EL9 rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 500 images per charge based on CIPA battery testing standards.

Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area): EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-23 Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, DK-20 Rubber Eyecup, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap , DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM

Image Sensor Format

CCD
Image Sensor Type

15.8 x 23.6mm
Sensor Size

10.75 million
Total Pixels

10.2 million
Effective Pixels

DX-format(L) 3,872 x 2,592(M)2,896 x 1,944(S)1,936 x 1,296
Image Area (pixels)

3 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

Single
Continuous Shooting Options

2.5 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Size

TFT-LCD
LCD Monitor Type

230,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Resolution

Brightness,7 levels
LCD Monitor Adjustments

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter type

30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed

1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed

Yes
Bulb Shutter Setting

100 in steps of 1 EV
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

1,600 in steps of 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

HI1 (3200 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity

SDSDHC
Storage Media

AVICompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
Storage System

Compliant with DCF 2.0EXIF 2.21
File System

Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto (S)Aperture-Priority Auto (A)Manual (M)Digital Vari-Program
Exposure Modes

AutoAuto [Flash Off]PortraitLandscapeChildClose-upSportsNight Portrait
Digital Vari-Program Modes

420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering IICenter-weightedSpot
Exposure Metering System

0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
Metering Range

CPU
Exposure Meter Coupling

±5 EV in increments of 1/3
Exposure Compensation

Yes
Exposure Lock

No
Exposure Bracketing

Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Frame Shooting (Approx 3 FPS), Self Timer, Delayed Remote Mode, Quick Response Remote Mode
Shutter Release Modes

SunShadeFluorescentIncandescentFlashPresetFine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting Auto, 8 Modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
White Balance

Hi-speed USBNTSCPAL
Interface

Nikon F bayonet mount
Lens Mount

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.
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported.
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes.
Compatible Lenses

Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length
Picture Angle

Eye-level penta-prism mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder

Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Frame Coverage

-1.7 to +0.5 m-1
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

19.5
Viewfinder Eyepoint

Quick-return type
Reflex Mirror

Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
Focusing Screen

Approx. 0.8x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
Viewfinder Magnification

TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module
Autofocus System

3
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

-1 to +19 EV (ISO100)
Autofocus Sensitivity

Single-servo AF (S)Continuous-servo (C)ManualAuto
Focus Modes

Yes
Single-point AF Mode

Yes
Dynamic AF Mode

Yes
Auto-area AF Mode

Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Lock

Yes
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes

NormalSofterVividMore vividPortraitCustomB & W
Image Optimization

TrimD-LightingColor BalanceImage OverlaySide-by-Side ComparisonFilter EffectsSmall PicMonochromeStop MotionRed-Eye Correction
In-Camera Image Editing

Yes
Built-in Flash

Yes
External Flash Shoe

(ISO 100) Approx. 2 to 9 ft.
Built-in Flash Distance

Yes
Dust-Off Reference Photo

Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility

up to 1/200
Flash Sync Speed

up to 1/200
X-Sync Speed

Front-curtain sync (normal)Slow syncRear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-eye reduction with slow syncFlash cancel/ flash off
Flash Sync Modes

i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600. Non-TTL Auto with SB-800.
Flash Control

Yes
Accessory Shoe

Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds
Self-timer

Yes
World Time Setting

Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Rechargeable
Battery Type

EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery / Batteries

EH-5a AC Adapter(Used with Power Connector EP-5, available separately.)
AC Adaptor

MH-23 Quick Charger
Battery Charger

Yes
Image Comment

500 shots (CIPA)
Battery Life (shots per charge)

¼-20
Tripod Socket

Width 5.0 in. (126mm) Height 3.7 in. (94mm) Depth 2.5 in. (64mm)
Approx. Dimensions

16.1 oz. (495g)
Approx. Weight

Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Supported Languages

Software Suite CD-ROM
Supplied Software

ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, Capture NX, Camera Control Pro 2, EP-5AC Adapter Connector, EH-5a AC Adapter, EG-D100Video Cable, CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case, Speedlight SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, R1C1
Optional Accessories

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
Other

EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-23 Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
AN-DC1 Camera Strap
BF-1A Body Cap
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
Software Suite CD-ROM*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
Supplied Accessories

Excellent entry level Dslr for newbies. Overall this is a great entry level DSLR.
incredibly easy to use, for a beginner, but has tons of features and great photo quality to benefit professionals as well. The camera is small and lightweight, making it great for field photography.