Nikon D60 Digital Camera Review

Nikon D60

Digital Camera Review

Jun 03, 2008 - By Steve Morgenstern
3.7 The size, shape, and overall design are nearly identical to the D40, but under the hood are significant improvements, including a a more powerful processor, a kit lens incorporating image-stabilizing VR technology, enhanced in-camera editing and a two-stage dust reduction system. That said, the new camera inherits some shortcomings from its predecessors, including incompatibility with many existing Nikon lenses and a very small size and shape that's great for portability but clumsy for a manly man's grip. The D60 is sold only as a package with the camera body and a 3x zoom AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, at $750 complete. For full details, read the complete review.
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Specs Table
Nikon D60 Specs
Type DSLR  
Price 749.95  
Length 5.00  
Width 3.70  
Height 2.50  
Mega Pixels 10.75  
Effective Pixels 10.20  
Sensor Type CCD  
Image Size 3872 x 2592  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Unknown  
Media SD, SDHC  
Image Format JPEG, RAW  
File Size 3872 x 2592 (highest res) to 1936 x 1296 (lowest res)  
Lens kit lens 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR  
Lens Mount Nikon F mount  
Compatible Lenses AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR  
Viewfinder Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder  
Diopter Adjustment -1.7 to +0.5 m-1  
Frame Coverage 95  
Magnification Approx. 0.8x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)  
LCD 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels  
Mirror Quick-return type  
Auto Focus Type TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module  
Focusing Modes Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo (C), Auto, Manual  
Focusing Points 3 points  
AF Assist Illuminator yes  
Metering Modes 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot  
Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)  
Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane  
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec in 1/3 EV steps  
Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds  
Modes Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Manual, Digital Vari-Program  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait  
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3  
Bracketing No  
Built in Flash Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel  
Flash Range (ISO 100) Approx. 2 to 9 ft.  
Sync Contact Hot shoe  
Flash Metering yes  
Flash Exposure Compensation yes  
Resolution 3872 x 2592  
Settings RAW, JPEG  
ISO Sensitivity 100 - 1600 + HI 1 (3200 equivalent)  
White Balance Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset, Fine Tune by Kelvin Color Temperature Setting  
Menus Yes  
Playback Options Trim, D-Lighting, Color Balance, Image Overlay, Side-by-Side Comparison, Filter Effects, Small Pic, Monochrome, Stop Motion, Red-Eye Correction  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Software CD-ROM  
Battery Power Source Rechargeable EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery  
Intro Date 01-28-2008  
Movie Mode Yes  
Storage Type SD/SDHC memory  
Resolution Maximum 3872 x 2592  
Resolution Minimum 1936 x 1296  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 5.08   3 
Resolution 10.13   3 
Noise Auto ISO 11.34   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 12.58   3 
Low Light 7.72   3 
Dynamic Range 7.23   3 
Size Portability 9.00   1 
Model Design Appearance 7.00   1.3 
Handling 5.50   2 
Control Button Positioning Size 8.50   1.85 
Front 6.25   0.65 
Back 7.00   0.75 
Left 5.25   0.5 
Right 6.25   0.5 
Top 7.00   0.75 
Bottom 6.25   0.5 
Menu 8.00   1.65 
Auto Mode 8.50   1.05 
Auto Focus 6.00   3 
Focus 6.00   1.5 
ISO 8.00   2 
White Balance 6.50   2.5 
Exposure 9.00   1.75 
Meterng 7.50   2 
Shutter Speed 10.00   1.75 
Aperture 0.00   0 
Custom Image Presets 6.00   0.5 
Drive Mode 6.50   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 7.50   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 10.75   2.15 
Playback Mode 9.75   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00   0 
Viewfinder 7.75   2 
LCD Screen 4.25   1.75 
Flash 7.50   1.75 
Lens Mount 9.00   1.75 
Memory 4.00   0.5 
Battery 7.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 9.20   3 
Shot Shot 2.75   3 
Shutter Shot 10.00   3 
Software 4.00   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 2.00   1 
Direct Print Options 7.50   0.4 
Ease of Use 9.00   0.75 
Other Features 6.00   0.75 
Value 5.00   2.5 
Processing Speed 4.79   3 
Total (weighted)   598.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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