Nikon D60 Expert Reviews

If you've ever seen the Nikon D40 (introduced in November 2006) or the Nikon D40x (March 2007), a glance at the D60 may remind you of a Talking Heads song - the size, shape, and overall design are same as it ever was, same as it ever was. Under the hood,...

- Compact size (for portability) - Responsiveness - Dust removal system

- Compact size (for those with big hands) - Plastic construction - Incompatiblity with some Nikon lenses - Limited autofocus system - No depth-of-field preview

The Nikon D60 sits in an odd niche in the market. It's not the least expensive well appointed digital SLR you can buy, and for just a few dollars more you can buy a substantially superior camera. The VR lens is a big step up from previous inexpensive Niko...

The Nikon D60 isn't the company's least expensive SLR (that honor belongs to the aging 6-megapixel D40), but this is the model that's meant to compete most aggressively in the current entry-level SLR wars. It boasts perfectly respectable stats, including...

The D60 looks much like every other Nikon SLR. It's made of black, matte plastic, with Nikon's trademark red triangle on the grip as the only significant visual flair. Said grip is slightly on the small side, and may be a bit cramped for those who have la...

The D60 is an updated version of Nikon's popular D40x entry-level D-SLR. The D60 ($749) retains most of the features that made the D40x a great camera. Those features include a 10 Megapixel CCD, super-fast performance, a 2.5" LCD display, an easy-to-use i...

Photos have accurate exposure, low noise levels, and minimal purple fringing Solid construction; feels better in the hand than the competition Dust reduction system Large, bright, and sharp 2.5" LCD; shooting data well presented on the main LCD, with fair...

Images are oversaturated, and on the soft side Limited selection of AF-S lenses means that many Nikkor lenses (mostly primes) will not support autofocus Missing some features offered by competitive cameras: bracketing, DOF preview, live view, more than 3...

There are "officially" two D60 kits available, though a third one may be available in select locations. The first kit includes the new 18 - 55 mm VR lens ($699), while the second has that lens plus a 55 - 200 mm VR lens ($899). I've spotted a third kit at...

When a camera manufacturer releases a pricey D-SLR, it had better have killer features or some sort of hook to entice current users to upgrade to the latest model or to get new customers to take the plunge. The Nikon D60, while a very good camera, doesn't...

Excellent image quality. Easy-to-use on-screen menu system. Stop-motion movie mode. Automatic dust-cleaning system.

Very similar to the older Nikon D40x. Specs are below average when compared with the competition. Slow three-point autofocus. Watch the Nikon D60 Video Review!

The Nikon D60 is a worthwhile entry-level D-SLR with solid image quality, but its features don't really make it stand out from the crowd.

Lately I've had an interest in photography, and someone whom I can only say is now officially a best friend helped me get one today. So I thought I would take some unboxing pictures

Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR advances the D40X with an eye-start sensor, built-in dust-reduction while staying relatively compact.

Nikon keeps cranking out new D-SLRs, most recently with the D3 and D300 (see Shutterbug reviews at www.

The Nikon D60 aims to hook point-and-shoot photography enthusiasts crossing over to the digital SLR dimension. The next step up from the Nikon D40x, this model adds advanced in-camera editing, including Nikon's D-Lighting technology and an in-camera stop-...

Good image quality with extra features Variety of advanced controls

Design feels cramped Some design aspects not intuitive

With the Nikon D60, you get a lot of functionality for your dollar. I would sacrifice a bit of its compact design for better ergonomics and layout, however

So let's suppose you are that person, you know, the one who really likes to take snapshots, but you're a bit disgruntled, because your once beloved point-and-shoot isn't cutting it anymore. You long for bigger, better, sharper images, but you've got issue...

Brightest, sharpest LCD in category. Stop motion movies. Active D-Lighting-fixes shots during processing. In-camera RAW conversion. Fast start-up to shoot.

Compact styling means the controls are a bit cramped for big hands. Only three-point autofocus system. Manual shooting a bit ungainly. Just three frames-per-second in continuous shooting mode.