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Photoxels Editor's Choice 2008 - Family DSLR

Category: Beginner / Family DSLR

The Nikon D60 Digital SLR replaces the popular D40x with an even better package. This entry-level DSLR targets those who desire the image quality that is only possible with a DSLR but who nevertheless wants an intuitive, easy-to-use and worry-free digital camera.

Keeping the same light and compact form, the D60 now comes with a new optically image stabilized AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR Lens and Nikon has even reduced the kit price by US $50 less.

The Nikon D60 retains 10.2 MP resolution, a large 2.5-in. LCD monitor for high resolution (230K) image playback (no Live View), a large and bright viewfinder and a long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

New is the Eye Sensor that automatically turns the LCD screen OFF when you bring the camera up to your eye.

The D60 uses a brand new and unique Airflow Control System to lead air within the mirror box towards small ducts near the base, directing dust away from the image sensor. The Image Sensor Cleaning function also reduces dust accumulation near the sensor using specifically determined vibrations, which activate automatically or whenever the user chooses. Together, dust reduction and air flow control let the user switch lenses confidently, taking advantage of the extensive line-up of NIKKOR interchangeable optics while worrying less about the effects of dust in the camera.

The D60’s new Active D-Lighting feature can adjust the look of the final picture during shooting. This automatic process works in the highlight and shadow areas, compensating for difficult lighting conditions and producing optimized exposures with rich, smooth detail.

Major features of the Nikon D60:

• Fast, 0.19-second power-up responsiveness
• Split-second shutter response eliminates shooting lag
• Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at 3 frames-per-second**
• Advanced three-point AF system offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus
• Nikon 3D Colour Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting situation
• Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition
• Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows up to 500 images** with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR on a single charge (CIPA standards)
• Digital Vari-Programs adjust camera settings automatically for scene-specific pictures. Selections include Auto, Auto (Flash Off),
  Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait
• Manual control over shutter speed and aperture: P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-priority Auto), A (Aperture-priority Auto) and M (Manual)
• Built-in flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control,
  supporting Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync and Flash Exposure Compensation
• Simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG basic data of the same image
• Customizable camera menu settings to suit individual preferences
• Imprint date function prints the date of capture directly on the
  picture
• Electronic rangefinder display that assists when using manual focus mode
• Fully compatible with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses that are equipped with an autofocus motor (Autofocus supported). Also compatible with most F-mount NIKKOR lenses when using manual focus mode
• Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System when using SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, or the Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system R1C1. Offers accurate exposures via i-TTL flash
• Optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 for easy remote shutter release
• Included Nikon ViewNX software for sharing, organizing and editing pictures with ease

** Fastest frame rates achieved by choosing manual focus, rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 s. or faster, using defaults for all other settings.

Advanced photographers will miss the following features:
- Ability to autofocus with all Nikon lenses: because the D60 lacks its own lens motor, only the newer lenses with their own AF motor can autofocus
- No Auto Exposure Bracketing, but you can manually adjust +/- 5 EVs in increments of 1/3EV
- RAW + JPEG: JPEG is basic quality only

The Nikon D60 DSLR is for perfect for beginner amateur photographers who desire a fast and responsive DSLR that produces excellent image quality. It can serve very well as the "Family dSLR" -- a category that targets families who desire the SLR experience and image quality combined with point-and-shoot ease-of-use.

	Nikon D60	QuickFact™ Sheet
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	Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
	Effective Pixels	10.2 million
	Image Sensor	23.6 x 15.8mm CCD sensor
	Dust Reduction System	Image Sensor Cleaning System, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX software required)
	Image Size (pixels)	[L] 3,872 x 2,592; [M] 2,896 x 1,944; [S] 1,936 x 1,296
	File format	NEF (RAW): 12-bit compressed JPEG: JPEG-baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
	Storage Media	SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
	Text input	Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available
	Date imprint	Date, Date and Time, Date Counter, or None (selectable)
	File System	DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
	Viewfinder	Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
	Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approximately 95 percent horizontal and 95 percent vertical
	Viewfinder Magnification	Approximately 0.8x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
	Eyepoint	18mm (-1.0 m-1)
	Diopter adjustment	-1.7 to +0.5 m-1
	Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V
	Reflex mirror	Quick return
	Mirror Lock Up	n/a
	Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled
	LCD Monitor	2.5-in., approximately 230k-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, brightness adjustment and with automatic defeat via Eye Sensor
	Compatible lenses	AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus. Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus. IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported. Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes. AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic rangefinder can be used.
	Picture Angle	Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
	Shutter Type	Electronically-controlled, vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter
	Shutter Speed	1/4,000 to 30 seconds in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb, Time (optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control required)
	Flash sync speed	X=1/200 seconds; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 second or slower
	Release mode	Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control (optional ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control required)
	Frame advance rate	Up to 3 fps (by selecting manual focus mode, rotating the mode dial to S or M selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 second or faster, and using defaults for all other settings)
	Self-Timer	Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 second duration
	Exposure Metering System	TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor
	Exposure meter coupling	Combined CPU
	Metering method	Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted: Weight of 75 percent given to 8mm circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5 percent of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 - 20 EV Spot metering: 2 - 20 EV
	Exposure compensation	-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
	AEB	n/a
	Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from on (auto) or off
	Exposure Modes	Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [flash off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait) Programmed auto (P) with flexible program Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M)
	ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approximately 1 EV (ISO 3200 equivalent) above ISO
	White Balance	8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
	Auto Focus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approximately 0.5-3.0m/1ft. 8in.-9ft. 10in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
	Detection range	-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
	Lens Servo	Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Auto-servo AF (A), Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and continuous-servo AF Manual focus: Electronic rangefinder can be used
	Focus Point	Selectable from three focus points
	AF-Area Mode	Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, closest subject AF
	Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
	Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
	Built-in flash	Guide number of 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) or 13/43 in manual mode (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait modes: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: manual pop-up with button release
	Flash Control	TTL for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor i-TTL balanced fill-flash (with metering other than spot) and standard i-TTL flash (with spot metering) are available with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, and CPU lenses. Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses. Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX and SB-28DX Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800
	Flash Sync Modes	Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync
	Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
	Flash-ready indicator	Lights when built-in flash or Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400 is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
	Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
	Sync terminal	AS-15 Hot-Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter (Optional)
	Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and CLS-compatible Speedlight Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800 or SU-800 as commander
	Playback	Full frame and thumbnail (four or nine images) playback with playback zoom, stop-motion movies created with the D60, slide show, histogram display, highlights and auto image rotation
	Video Output	Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
	USB	Hi-Speed USB; Data transfer protocol: MTP, PTP
	Supported Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
	Power Source	One EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
	AC adapter	EH-5a AC Adapter (used with EP-5 Power Connector, available separately)
	Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO1222)
	Included Accessories *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.	EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-23 Quick Charger UC-E4 USB Cable DK-20 Rubber Eyecup AN-DC1 Camera Strap BF-1A Body Cap DK-5 Eyepiece Cap BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover Software Suite CD-ROM
	Optional Accessories	ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control Capture NX Camera Control Pro 2 EP-5 AC Adapter Connector EH-5a AC Adapter EG-D100 Video Cable CF-DC1 Semi-Soft Case Speedlights SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, R1C1
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 126 x 94 x 64mm / 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.
	Weight (Camera body only)	Approximately 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
	MSRP	Body only: US $ / CDN $ D60 Kit with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR Lens: US $749.95 / CDN $

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. March 2007 (c) 2007 NIKON CORPORATION
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area

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