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The Nikon D60 is an award-winning entry level DSLR camera (digital single lens reflex) that makes the transition from a compact point-and-shoot camera to the higher quality DSLR a breeze. From a 10.2 megapixel CCD imaging sensor and 3 frames per second in continuous shooting mode you’ll be able to catch any of the moments you want to remember.
The Nikon D60 is the smallest DSLR from Nikon. This camera not only fits comfortably in your hand, but it weighs in at 19.4 ounces with the battery, lens and card in. So, although a DSLR is generally heavier than a point and shoot, the D60 makes the transition a little more comfortable. It’s no compact camera, but it’s about as close as they come.
It also comes with the NIKKOR 18-55mm lens with vibration reduction. That means the lens makes up for the blur that comes because you shake a little when you are shooting a hand held. The result is clean images with almost breathtaking sharpness. With the ability also to shoot continuously at 3 frames per second for at least 110 consecutive images, you’ll never miss a moment with your Nikon D60.
The D60, like its siblings the D40 and D80, is full of features that will help with the transition to a DSLR from a point and shoot. However, it also has many high-end features, like a 10.2 resolution, that will grow with you as your skills increase and you become more comfortable with the settings on a DSLR.
We really liked tha variety of automatic shooting modes available on the Nikon D60. You can almost use the D60 just like a point and shoot right out of the box.
Because of the variety of features available on the D60 and its slightly above the middle price tag of $550, it is a pretty good bargain, and it comes from Nikon, a name that's can be trusted in DSLR cameras.
For the most part users found the Nikon D60 very user friendly. Many appreciated the variety of automatic modes from sports scenes to even a mode for shooting children … with a camera. With the automatic shooting modes, it made it easy to just point the camera and shoot, so users still felt comfortable like they had with their standard digital camera but could see the quality of their photos increase significantly.
In the world of entry-level DSLRs, the Nikon D60 can hold its own. It’s a good transition camera with several automatic modes that will help the user make the transition from a compact point and shoot to the next level in photography with the DSLR. With 8 automatic shooting modes and the option to manually change the settings as the user becomes more experienced, it makes the camera a good bridge between those who want quality photos and those who are interested in turning their photography into an art.
