Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
- Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
- Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction lens
- 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
- Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Nikon introduces the new D60 digital SLR camera, to provide stunning picture quality and versatility in an easy-to-use, compact camera design. The New D60 Digital SLR joins Nikon’s award-winning line of D-series digital SLR cameras and shares a form similar to the D40 ? Nikon’s smallest D-SLR camera ever. With 10.2 effective megapixels and a wealth of innovative and user-friendly features, the D60 enables both photo enthusiasts and those new to digital SLR photography to capture incredible images like never before. Nikon D60 Features at a Glance Extraordinary 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Nikon Picture Quality Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Vibration Reduction) Lens Fast Startup and Split-Second Shutter Response Shoots Continuously at up to 3 Frames per Second Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control Easy Operation with Intuitive Controls Up to 500 Pictures per Battery Charge Based on CIPA battery testing standards Bright, 2.5-Inch Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing Nikon’s Smallest Digital SLR Ever! Automatic Exposure with 8 Digital Vari-Program Scene Modes In-Camera Editing Functions Users will immediately appreciate the D60′s fast 0.18-second start-up time and split-second shutter response, which combine to eliminate the frustration of shooting lag ? a common issue with many point-and-shoot digital cameras. With a fast and accurate autofocus and the ability to shoot continuously at up to three pictures-per-second, the D60 faithfully captures pictures that other cameras often miss. The D60 does all this while delivering extraordinarily vivid and detailed pictures, ensuring that fleeting expressions, special moments and memorable events are captured beautifully. Packaged with Nikon’s new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens, the D60 camera and lens outfit delivers striking image sharpness. What’s more, Nikon’s p
List Price: $ 579.00
Price: $ 579.00
High Speed CF Compact Flash USB Card Reader for use with Digital SLR, DSLR, Digital Cameras!
- Easy – plug-and-play!
- USB – Common Universal Format!
- Transfer pictures from your CF memory card to your computer!
- No need to connect your camera to your computer via USB cord and waste camera battery transferring pictures!
- Card reader powered by USB port, no cords.
Ideal for portable use on the road or at home with a desktop or laptop. Your data and pictures can be instantly transferred to your PC/Notebook. AC power adapter not required. Power can be drawn from the USB port.
List Price: $ 2.29
Price: $ 2.29
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Just beginning to learn how to use it, but I love it,
I’ve been using Canon PowerShot point-and-shoot digital cameras for the past 6 years, and because they’re so small, portable, and unobtrusive, I’ve ended up taking a lot more photos that I ever did, because I had my camera with me. The good thing is that I’ve taken a lot more pictures, and most of them have been very good (the camera gets much of the credit here). But the bad thing is that I started to reach the limits of what a point-and-shoot camera can do.
The biggest problems I had with my compact point-and-shoot camera was the lag between shots and the generally poor performance in low-light settings. For most shots, these weren’t big problems, but when they were a problem, they were a huge problem, and there’s not much you can to solve it without moving to a better camera. I don’t think I’m the first person to reach a brick wall when using compact digital cameras, which is why there are now some excellent options that don’t cost a fortune.
After reading a lot of reviews for digital SLR cameras online, I narrowed it down to two choices: the Sony A300 or the Nikon D60. I love my compact Canon, but I wasn’t all that impressed with the Canon dSLR’s that I looked at, either in terms of price or features.
The Sony is priced very competitively and offers some great features, such as auto-focus and image stabilization built into the camera itself, not relying on the lens. The A300 also has live preview on the LCD screen, which the D60 doesn’t offer (live preview is what you get on a compact camera: you see what you are shooting as you take the picture). Finally, the A300 has more focus points than the Nikon. I spent a long time in several stores doing side-by-side comparisons of these two cameras. After many test shots, I finally chose the D60 for the following reasons: it felt more compact and less heavy than the Sony, I liked the way the lens felt when I was zooming, its LCD menu system was much clearer and more intuitive, and the Nikkor family of lenses is unbeatable. With a dSLR, it really gets down to which line you want to commit to for future lens purchases. I wasn’t sure I wanted to go with Sony, when Nikon is well-known for quality optics.
I ordered the D60 from Amazon and I’m glad I did, since they have a 30-day price match policy. If the price of the camera decreases within 30 days of your purchase, all you have to do is email Amazon, and they’ll credit you with the difference. The price of the D60 went down three times after my purchase (it’s even lower now, but I’ve passed my 30 days), and Amazon was fast to process the refund for each decrease. Please note that it’s your responsibility to check on the current price. Amazon will not notify you that the price has gone down, and why should they? So if you do buy this from Amazon, be sure to check every couple of days to see what the current price is.
As for the camera and the lens, I couldn’t be happier. I love how it feels and how easy it is to use, at least for basic shots. Of course it won’t fit in my pocket the way my point-and-shoot did, but it’s not nearly as huge or heavy as I’d expected. The kit lens has VR (vibration reduction) which is a good thing to have, and it’s well balanced with the compact body of this camera. In other words, the camera doesn’t point down under the weight of the lens. Everyone who has tried out my new camera has commented on how compact and ergonomic it feels.
The camera works extremely well in low-light settings, with or without flash (you can defeat the flash if you want, and I find that in many situations, I get better results that way). The flash is a lot more powerful than what you get on a compact camera, and the coverage is more even.
So far, I’ve mainly used the “auto” mode, but I’ve taken some pictures in macro mode. It’s graat to be able to take pictures in rapid succession, without having to wait the way you do with a point-and-shoot. Most important of all, the image quality is outstanding. The difference is noticeable and consistently better than what I was getting with my point-and-shoot.
The LCD menu is intuitive and visually appealing. That was one of the reasons I went with the Nikon in the first place, and I haven’t been disappointed. By pressing the right button as you move the mode dial, you can see a description of what each mode does, which is very helpful. It’s sort of like having a “help” system built into the camera, without having to carry around the instructions. Having said that, the instruction manual is really quite good. It won’t teach you everything you need to know about digital SLRs, but it does a good job of explaining the camera’s features. Nevertheless, I recommend buying a more extensive guide book which is specific to the Nikon D60 (there is one by David Busch which is currently available, and several more are scheduled to appear…
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|Nice Camera but not a big upgrade,
D60 is the upgrade for D40x which I owned previously. The differences between two are too small to justify upgrading from D40x. If you own D40 and would like more resolution then D60 may fit the bill. For D40x owners only real advantage is the VR lens which is probably only slightly better than the non-VR one that comes with D40x (for the zoom range of 18-55mm). Off course I am not forgetting D-Lighting which is a much touted feature but I didn’t see noticeable difference in quality. Using Active D-Lighting makes the camera take longer to save pictures. It could take a few seconds before you can review the photo on LCD.
For people looking for their first DSLR camera, D60 is a great choice. It is very easy to use and provides excellent images without requiring a lot of technical knowledge. Actually the images I produced with my D60 (and D40x) were better and sharper than everybody else in my photography class (with students using anything from compact and semi-pro point and shoot cameras, Canon XT and XTi and Olympus E-510). It doesn’t have live view which I would’ve liked because I plan to use tripod for a lot of my shots. Like its predecessors, it doesn’t have an auto-focus motor in the body so your lens selection is limited but for a beginner that shouldn’t be an issue. It would’ve been nice to have higher flash sync speed but hey you can’t have it all. I have no regrets about buying D60 (I had a bunch of unused gift cards from Christmas so I didn’t have to pay a lot from my pocket).
Here is my advice for you: If you are looking for an easy to use DSLR which take excellent photos and can afford it then buy it. I would definitely recommend D60 over D40x (unless you are saving a couple of hundred dollars or more). If you are on a budget then go with D40 which is an excellent camera and should now be even cheaper.
If you are buying this camera (or D40), I highly recommend getting 55-200 VR lens which is around $200. Add that to the kit lens and throw in an SB-400 or SB-600 flash and you’ll have a set up that is hard to beat for about a grand. D60 is a lot of camera in a small body.
After having the camera for a few months, I still love it. It produces pictures as good as or better than Canon’s new Xsi and for a lot less. At around $630 for the kit, it is a great deal.
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|Great for the NetBook Traveler/Photographer,
Very compact functional way to download travel pictures into a compact NetBook computer which ordinarily doesn’t come with too many frills other than a couple of USB ports and perhaps a SD port.
Item is not fancy, but readily accepts CF card which (in my experience)can at times be a little tricky to line up and load into some CF readers.
This is a handy little reader that I will be sure to tuck into my bare-bones travel kit.
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|lousy product,
Ordered two of these. Received and they are completely different from what’s pictured above (these are teardrop shaped and purple, not rectangular and white). Neither work, either. They’ll transfer for about 10-15 seconds before conking out. Lousy product. Go with a better solution.
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|Works perfectly,
I love the small size of this CF card reader. I needed something portable, and didn’t want to spend $25+ on a giant plastic box that could read cards I don’t own with a 20 foot USB cord to connect it to a computer. The shipping was quick, my Mac mounts the CF card as a drive exactly how I expected, it fits on a biner clip on my backpack, and I couldn’t be more pleased!
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