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Nikon D60 Review

The Nikon D60 is one of the smallest digital SLR cameras available today. For its relatively small size its' packed with features. Without the bigger price tag of the bigger digital SLR cameras available it is a very attractive camera!


Nikon D60


Modern digital cameras these days can do magic.

They instantly turn ordinary people like us into photography enthusiasts because of the simplicity and affordability of these digital cameras.

Photo quality may not be great for professionals to accept, but that is where the bigger digital SLR cameras have a role to play.

The only problem is that these cameras sometimes involve a huge learning curve just to take good pictures and come with a heavy price tag. The Nikon aims to change that by offering one of the smallest digital SLR cameras in the lineup - the Nikon D60.


Nikon D60 Highlights


Nikon D60
The Nikon D60 is basically a Nikon D40x that has enough power for it to completely change its model name.

It manages to squeeze in the EXPEED image processor which utilizes a number of algorithms to achieve better image and color quality based on the camera's processor power.

The EXPEED processor is a big deal for the Nikon D60 because it has been previously implemented in high-end and flagship models making the D60 the first affordable mid-range to have this technology.

It also takes a feature from the D40 that didn't make it in the D40x which is the continuous-mode burst length. This allows up to 100 JPEG images or 6 RAW images to be taken without any delays.

Were you experiencing some dust problems in both the D40 and D40x? Then you will be happy to know that a dust reduction system is present in the D60. Sensor cleaning will still be needed occasionally, but the system does contribute in better performance by shaking the low pass filter without user intervention.

It incorporates a technology known as Airflow control to prevent additional dust from reaching the center.

The Nikon D60 boasts the same 10.2 megapixel count which is already present in several point-and-shoot models. However, this camera is still worth getting as it includes a nice kit lens AF-S DX NIKKOR lens. It is an improved version of the previous lens included in the D40x by having vibration and enhanced optical quality while reducing the cost.

Nikon D60

Other Notable Features of the Nikon D60

In addition to the EXPEED image processor, the Nikon D60 features Active D-Lighting which automatically adjusts the contrast and balances out the brightness to preserve detail after each image is taken.

The 3D Color Matrix Metering II also plays a role by analyzing the scene and compares it to a database of other scenes to better determine which enhancements need to be applied. Taken photos can be enhanced even further by using the "Retouch" option. Once again, the D60 is the first entry-level model to have this technology.

Stop-motion movies can also be created by having the camera stitch a few photos together to form frames. The options are basic allowing 3 sizes with 640x480 being the largest and four frame rates from 3 fps to 15 fps.

The Nikon D60 has a lot of great features that first time DSLR users will absolutely love. It would be nice if it had a live view and it had an autofocus for the non AF-S lenses, but overall performance makes the D60 worth the $700 price tag.

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