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