Nikon D60 spec
The Nikon D60 is crammed full of great new features and technology that lifts you from the amateur to semi-professional photographer. Check out all the functionality of the Nikon camera below:
| *10.2 effective megapixels |
| *3X optical zoom |
| *Macro mode |
| *280mm minimum focusing distance |
| *F/3.5-F/5.6 maximum aperture |
| *Aperture-priority mode |
| *Shutter-priority mode |
| *4 focus modes |
| *3 point autofocus |
| *3 metering modes |
| *Full manual controls |
| *Manual exposure control |
| *Automatic flash |
| *6 flash modes (inc red eye) |
| *2.5 inches LCD screen |
| *Automatic ISO (100-1600 ISO rating) |
| *Continuous shooting |
| *Self-timer |
| *Battery level display |
| *8 shooting modes |
| *Save images as JPEG files & bit map |
| *Rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger |
| *520 shots per charge |
| *PC download software included |
| *SD/SDHC memory card slot |
Supplied D60 accessories include: Rechargeable battery, quick charger, USB cable, rubber eyecup, camera strap, body cap, accessory shoe cover BS-1 and Software Suite CD-ROM.
Optional D60 accessories include: Wireless remote control, camera control pro 2, AC adcapter connector EP-5, video cable, semi-soft case and speedlight
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Battery compartment |
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D60 review
Basics:
The D60 has a 10.2 megapixel sensor, ISO range of 100 to 3200, 3 point auto-focus system, 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, 3fps continuous shooting speed and 2.5 inch LCD screen. New changes from older models are the use of the Nikon EXPEED image processing engine which produces better image quality. The new Airflow Control System brings a more refined dust-reduction system preventing dust from reaching the sensor. Active D-Lighting can now be turned on before taking a shot, and the new Eye Sensor turns off the LCD screen when you look through the viewfinder (helping to save battery power).
Comfort:
Its all-plastic construction makes it very light and the lens and body work beautifully together (less than 500g). The best thing is that the D60 is designed for "normal" hands enabling balance and the deep grip enables you to use a three finger grip with the forefinger for the shutter.
Functions:
Although cheaper than its rivals there is still a lot of functionality (over 16 external controls. The Nikon D60 tends to follow conventional DSLR design with a shooting mode on the top of the camera. There is the addition of ‘Active D-Lighting’ which enables you to keep details in shadow of high-contrast subjects. The Info button has been moved to the rear of the camera. When pressed it displays the camera's main settings on the large rear LCD screen. There is now also the addition of the D60 ‘Eye-Control’ feature which helps to conserve battery power. The way shutter-speed, aperture and manual modes are implemented has been simplified by way of a main command dial on the rear.
Look:
The Nikon D60 has a clean, sophisticated and professional design of a DSLR before. Thankfully the menu system of the Nikon D60 is clear and easy to navigate; 5 menu options are used for all functions. Importantly the start-up time of the D60 is very fast (around 1/2 second) so you wont miss out on that ultimate shot.
