ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1EV (ISO 3200 equivalent) above ISO 1600
Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
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The Nikon D60 Digital SLR camera puts you in the driver's seat, with intuitive controls that make it point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time DSLR users to take great photos. The D60 can help you learn as you shoot with its "assist images" help feature. A 10.2 megapixel image sensor ensures stunning photos that retain their beauty, even when you crop and enlarge. This bundle includes a pair of NIKKOR lenses, 18-55mm and 55-200mm, so you've got a lot of options, right out of the box!
The electronic rangefinder helps you set up your shots manually, or let the D60 do the work for you, if you just need a quick snap. With available ISO settings to ISO 3200, white balance fine-tuning, continuous shooting at 3fps, and adjustable flash, you've got all the flexibility you need to create just the shot you want.
For users who prefer a little more automation, the D60 offers pre-programmed selections for exposure and white balance, along with auto-flash and multiple auto-focus choices. At just over 16 ounces, the ergonomically designed D60 makes high-performance DSLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
The Nikon D60 Digital SLR camera puts you in the driver's seat, with intuitive controls that make it point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time DSLR users to take great photos. The D60 can help you learn as you shoot with its "assist images" help feature. A 10.2 megapixel image sensor ensures stunning photos that retain their beauty, even when you crop and enlarge. This bundle includes a pair of NIKKOR lenses, 18-55mm and 55-200mm, so you've got a lot of options, right out of the box!
The electronic rangefinder helps you set up your shots manually, or let the D60 do the work for you, if you just need a quick snap. With available ISO settings to ISO 3200, white balance fine-tuning, continuous shooting at 3fps, and adjustable flash, you've got all the flexibility you need to create just the shot you want.
For users who prefer a little more automation, the D60 offers pre-programmed selections for exposure and white balance, along with auto-flash and multiple auto-focus choices. At just over 16 ounces, the ergonomically designed D60 makes high-performance DSLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.
High-performance 10.2 Megapixel CCDNikon's 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor produces pictures with vivid color and sharp detail, perfect for enlargements of up to 24 x 36 inches. More pixels allow picture cropping and enlargement while maintaining great image quality.
Advanced Dust Reduction TechnologiesThe Nikon D60 is equipped with innovative automatic Image Sensor Cleaning System and Nikon's exclusive Airflow Control System to reduce picture-degrading dusts near the image sensor to deliver better picture quality.
Fast and Accurate 3-Area AutofocusInherited from advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras, the D60's 3-Area AF system and refined algorithms enable fast, precise autofocus and improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
Nikon Flash TechnologyNikon's innovative i-TTL flash control system quickly evaluates and calculates each scene's ideal lighting for outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight delivers soft, natural light for beautifully exposed images in various situations.
2.5-inch High-resolution LCDThe Nikon D60 features a high-resolution 2.5" LCD (230,000 pixels) for easy use of the menu, identification of onscreen icons and adjustments of settings. Plus, the auto image rotation function automatically rotates the images horizontally or vertically according to the camera position for optimal viewing.
Dual Nikkor VR Kit LensesThe included AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens and AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens provide a useful focal length coverage from 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto (35mm film camera equivalent) for professional performance. Featuring Nikon's fast, accurate autofocus motor and Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization technology, the high-performance lenses capture dramatically sharp, blur-free pictures in exceptional accuracy and faithful color.
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Color
Black
Model
Brand
Nikon
Model
D60
Details
Package Type
Dual Lenses Kit
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
CCD
Image Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.8 mm
Gross Pixels
10.75 MP
Effective Pixels
10.2 MP
Dust Cleaning System
Image Sensor Cleaning, Airfl ow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX software required)
Image Processor
EXPEED
Resolution
3872 x 2592
White Balance
White Balance
8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available), fi ne-tuning possible
Approx. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infi nity; -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Dioptric Adjustment
-1.7 to +0.5 m-1
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V
Mirror
Quick return
LCD Monitor
LCD
2.5" 230K
Brightness Adjustment
7 levels
Focus
Focus Type
Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Focusing Modes
Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, Closest subject AF
AF Points
3 focus points
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1EV (ISO 3200 equivalent) above ISO 1600
1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb, Time (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required)
Self-timer
Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration
Flash
Flash Mode
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync.
Flash Control
TTL for digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor: i-TTL balanced fi ll-fl ash (with metering other than spot) and standard i-TTL fl ash (with spot metering) are available with built-in fl ash, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, and CPU lenses. Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses. Non-TTL auto: Supported fl ash units include SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX, and SB-28DX Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800
Flash Exposure Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Function
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
Recording System
File Format
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
Image Type
NEF (RAW): 12-bit compressed JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fi ne (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
Recording Media
SD / SDHC Card
Lens
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 rangefi nder can be used
Lens Mount
Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Interface
USB
Yes
Power Source
Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Approx. 5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5"/126 x 94 x 64 mm
Weight
Approx. 1 lbs. 1 oz./495 g without battery, memory card or body cap