Nikon Coolpix P60 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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“Very intuitive to use straight from the box. has sufficient features to satisfy…” Barry, Newbury View all 2 real customer reviews

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2.5" Screen, 5x optical zoom, SD Card storage More »

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Build Quality	8.0
Ease of use	9.0
Features	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.0
Overall rating	9.5

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Barry, Newbury , “Enthusiastic amateur (travel) photographer”

Score 10.0/10

+ Very intuitive to use straight from the box. Has sufficient features to satisfy the semi-serious photographer who wants more control; at the same time as someone who wants an easy-to-use point and shoot camera. Fits in the hand superbly. Viewfinder shows all technical information (if wanted) and controls are ergonomically available during picture composure.

- 1 - Should come boxed with a bigger SD card; a carry case with capacity for a spare set of batteries; rechargeable batteries; and a TRAVEL/ADAPTER pinned charger. 3 - Would like to see greater range of aperture control when in Manual Mode. Both of the points are minor in what otherwise has proven a great little camera.

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Score 9.0/10

+ Viewfinder. Vibration reduction. Arrangement of Controls and programs.

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	8.1

Optical Zoom Ratio	5
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	No
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	160
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/1000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	4"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Dimensions (mm)	95.5x63.5x36
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.6-4.5
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	12

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	31 Mar 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

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Manufacturer's Description

8.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 × 20 inches. Plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and product incredible enlargements
5x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens NIKKOR optics provide exceptional pictures. The lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results
New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon’s comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates know-how and technologies accumulated throughout our long history of photographic and digital imaging development. EXPEED is custom-tuned for COOLPIX and applied optimized technologies the render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you will not miss that special moment
Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Electronic Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures with friends and family. In addition, the high-contrast and anti-reflection coating on the screen assist in clear viewing, even in direct sunlight while the Electronic Viewfinder enables you to compose in any type of lighting conditions
Optical Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake to prevent blur and produce clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions. In addition, the benefits of Nikon’s VR system extends to faster framing on the monitor as well as smoother action when using the movie mode.
Program and Manual Exposure Modes give you personal control over camera operation. Get creative as you would like with ability to adjust your aperture and shutter speed manually
Auto Adjusts up to ISO 2000 making new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower light conditions
Nikon Image Innovations include: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, which will automatically look for and fixes most instances of red-eye. You may never see red-eyes again, Face Priority AF is Nikon’s face-finding technology that quickly finds and focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait, and D-Lighting will rescue those photos that are too dark for printing by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas
15 Scene Modes for optimized shooting in various settings. Chose from: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Panorama Assist, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light modes. Match you current shooting situation with one of these Scene Modes and the camera will make the necessary adjustments to get you an incredible picture, automatically
High Quality TV Movies with Sound is now just a press of a button away with your COOLPIX. Record TV-Quality movies with sound whose duration is only limited by the available space on your SD/SDHC card. Connect your camera to your TV and you have instant home-movies!
Available Color: Black

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