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Nikon D60 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Nikon D60 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 06 April 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 26 November 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 16 September 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 10 June 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 03 June 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 20 March 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 06 March 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 03 March 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 28 February 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
ByThom 's conclusion / rating - 06 April 2009 |
The D60 is a nice camera that will appeal to most entry level DSLR users. However, I'm going to suggest that there's another group who will like it more: FM2 afficionados. Am I crazy? No. With the right lenses, the D60 is the small, light digital FM that everyone wants, with one addition: a Katz Eye screen (you can use the focus confirmation indicator, but there's a bit of tolerance in it that a true FM user would want to get rid of. Because you can mount pretty much any Nikkor lens ever made on the D60 it makes for a nice manual focus camera. However, those lenses don't set exposure...
Complete review here
Megapixel.net 's conclusion / rating - 26 November 2008 |
Canon has Maria Sharapova. Nikon has the Nikon Kid. He's that twenty-something guy who needs a shave and beams after every shot he takes with a Nikon D60. Is the message here you can take great pictures with a digital SLR even if you don't know how to shave? Not quite. But this upgrade of Nikon's stalwart D40 line is fun to use and produces images worth beaming about just as advertised...
Megapixel.net's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Photo.net 's conclusion / rating - 16 September 2008 |
For a few fancy new features, the D60 is an improvement from the D40x. The street price is slightly more than the D40x was when released ($582; compared to the D40x at $549). Overall, the performance and quality is good and its a great value in a small package. The D60 is ideal for an entry-level enthusiast or for photographers looking for a less expensive back up camera or a travel camera...
Complete review here
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 10 June 2008 |
With the D60, Nikon continues what's been an exceptionally successful line of cameras reaching back to the D40 (which is still widely available in the market as of this writing (June, 2008) at very low prices). As a follow-on to the D40x, the Nikon D60 maintains most of the same specs and features, but adds a number of minor features in the camera body and a new, better-quality VR (vibration reduction) kit lens, all at a list price $50 lower than its predecessor.
The Nikon D60 is a natural fit in most hands. Its controls are where they should be for easy use, and the D60 is a well-behaved guest at parties with its pleasantly soft shutter sound. A big, bright LCD is great for reviewing photos from a wide variety of angles; and Nikon's added the eye detection we asked for in our D40x review, to turn off the LCD when you bring the viewfinder to your eye.
Existing Nikon owners should be careful to note that like the D40 and D40x, the Nikon D60 can only autofocus with AF-S lenses. Those who want to attach a short, fast prime (non-zoom) lens for indoor low-light shooting should also note that Nikon doesn't currently make any such lenses in AF-S. The good news, however, is that the Nikon D60's low light performance at ISO 1,600 is excellent, even without noise reduction turned on. It's so good that we don't really feel like we're pushing the D60 until we jump into the "expanded" territory of ISO 3,200...
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- 0 |
Complete review here
DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 03 June 2008 |
The Nikon D60 is an entry-level digital SLR aimed squarely at consumers. It has a friendly interface with numerous help screens, in-camera photo editing, and very vivid color that borders on unrealistic. You also get a dust reduction system, snappy performance, Active D-Lighting, and solid build quality. There are quite a few downsides, though, including a limited selection of autofocus lenses, a small viewfinder, no live view, and poor bundled RAW editing software. The Nikon D60 isn't my favorite entry-level digital SLR -- mainly due to its soft, over-saturated photos -- but it's certainly worth a look.
If you've seen the D40 or D40x, then you've seen the D60 -- it's the same body. As entry-level D-SLRs go, the D60's is quite well put-together. Its made of high grade plastic, with the only questionable part being the flimsy door over the memory card slot. The D60 doesn't have the biggest right hand grip out there, but it's better than what you'll find on cameras like the Canon EOS Rebel XSi and Olympus E-420. While the most important controls are easy to reach, I'm not a fan of the poorly located buttons on the left side of the camera.
Like the D40x before it, the Nikon D60 has a limited selection of autofocus lenses. While most of Nikon's new lenses have built-in autofocus motors, there are still quite a few in their collection that do not (especially wide and standard primes). It's a good idea to go over your lens collection to see if they support AF-S or AF-I before you buy the D60. Whatever lens you attach to the D60, there will be a 1.5X focal length conversion ratio. One of the new features on the camera is dust reduction, which Nikon attacks on two fronts. The first one is familiar -- the camera shakes dust off the low-pass filter when the camera is turned on and off. The second method is unique to the D60, and it involves funneling air (and dust) through special holes near the lens mount. On the back of the camera you'll find a 2.5" LCD display, which is only used for menus and viewing photos you've taken -- there's no live view here. The D60's optical viewfinder is on the small side compared to much of the competition....
Complete review here
DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 20 March 2008 |
The D60 takes the successful formula established in the D40 / D40X and, well, if we're being honest, doesn't do a great deal with it at all - the leap from D40 to D40X was a lot greater than the step up from D40X to D60 (even if Nikon's naming convention might seem to imply the opposite). There's a few nice new features, and bundling the new 'VR' (stabilized) version of the kit lens is a smart move that makes the whole package a lot more appealing, but it's fair to say that the D60 is a subtle upgrade rather than a wholescale reinvention of Nikon's entry-level best-seller.
Not that this is a bad thing; the D40 sold so well (and continues to do so) because it hits all the right buttons for its target market; it's small, well made, incredibly easy to use, produces great results and, crucially, the most affordable Nikon digital SLR ever made. The D60, like the D40X it replaces offers a real performance boost (both in resolution and shooting speed) and the refinements to the user interface, the addition of D-Lighting, the excellent dynamic range and the new kit lens and dust reduction system make an excellent camera just that little bit better. The new Expeed processing reduces the visibility of chroma noise at higher ISO settings (and allows the D60 to offer a few new tricks) but the difference in output is subtle to say the least; it's still bright, vivid and 'consumer friendly' (though purists may find it a little over-saturated by default). ...
Complete review here
Camera Labs 's conclusion / rating - 06 March 2008 |
The earlier Nikon D40x was an interesting proposition as it was essentially a D40 fitted with a 10 Megapixel sensor to better compete against Canons EOS 400D / XTi. Unfortunately, the D40x inherited several weaker aspects of the D40 which may have been acceptable at an entry-level price point, but which sat less comfortably when priced similarly to the Canon.
The new Nikon D60 finds itself in a similar position. Its relatively basic 3-point AF system and reliance on lenses with AF motors to autofocus remains a problem compared to the Canon. But Nikon has ticked two important boxes with the D60 by equipping it with anti-dust facilities and a new kit lens with stabilisation. Admittedly, the Canon also has anti-dust and neither system is infallible, but the option of an affordable kit lens with stabilisation is a crucial advantage. Canon may also now have a stabilised version of its EF-S 18-55mm, but its unlikely to make it into many 400D / XTi kits. ...
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- 4 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 03 March 2008 |
Where the D40x was essentially a 10 megapixel version of the 6 megapixel D40, the new D60 is a very slightly improved version of the D40x. The D60 retains the same core competencies - 10 megapixels, 3 point AF, 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, 3fps burst mode - whilst adding a small number of new features that are nice-to-haves, rather than being essential. The EXPEED image processing engine delivers very similar image quality to the D40x, namely impressive results at fast ISO speeds (even ISO 3200 is useable for small prints), accurate colour and pleasing tonality. Similarly I didn't see any noticeable improvements in dust reduction via the Airflow Control System, although more long-term testing may prove Nikon right. The Eye Sensor control and orientation of the LCD display are nice touches, as is the ability to apply D-Lighting before taking a shot, but I suspect that most owners of the D60 will never use the stop-motion movie or in-camera RAW processing features. The single most important new addition is the availability of the new 18-55mm VR lens, which greatly extends the low-light capabilities of the D60. In kit form with this lens, the D60 isn't a whole lot more expensive than with the standard 18-55mm lens, so I'd strongly advise every prospective new D60 owner to choose the VR option. Ultimately the new Nikon D60 remains an intuitive camera that clearly meets the main needs of its target audience, whilst still retaining enough complexity to allow your photography to grow and improve in the future. Nikon D40x owners won't be rushing out to upgrade, but the D60 is a compelling option for users of compact digital cameras looking to upgrade to a DSLR. The additional new features, and particularly when purchased with that VR lens, mean that we can award the D60 our Highly Recommended rating....
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 28 February 2008 |
I can't say this is my favourite of Nikon's cameras, the auto focus in particular is lacklustre, and there are a few niggles, such as the odd patch of underexposure. Overall though it's a good entry level model, which is easy and straightforward to use, with plenty more features under the hood to progress and improve your photography....
TrustedReviews's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
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