Nikon D60 with AF-S DX Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

+ Superb camera for beginners or experts.
Plenty of features and auto settings for an SLR novice to produce some wonderful pictures.
It also has all the manual and advanced settings to keep the more expert photographer happy.

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+ much lighter and a little smaller than my D300 very suited for my young lady for her work (a school teacher, Drama) and her day trips out of school. Yet the pictures are as good as mine, without the fuss. Professional pictures without needing years of reading manuals we also purchased Bert's cheat sheet for the D60 from www.Photobert.com as I did for the D300 great help for the novice and professional too

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+ The Interchangeable Lenses are a bonus, Nikon build quality, and the wide variety of settings on the camera
ensure a decent photo every time.

- It is difficult to come to grips with all the features the camera has to offer, possibly, over time I will be able to learn all the details & settings on the camera and be able to use them accordingly.

+ Excellent value for money. A camera body and quality lens package with an overall high image quality in a very compact DSLR.

- No auto focus for earlier AF-D lenses

+ I love this camera. Picture quality is superb. It's not too large, bulky or heavy so easy to carry around. The controls are easy to master

- I can't fault this camera

+ As a beginner moving from compact digital to digital SLR it meets all my needs and is very user friendly and easy to use.

- Not a bad point but I have yet to test it to it's full until I start to progress in my own learning.

+ As an amatuer photographer, this camera has just about all the features you may wish to play with - along with legendary Nikon quality. In addition, in auto modes, it will get great results every time.

- No live view viewfinder, but not a big problem, as you can snap away till your heart's content and pick the best overhead shot later!

+ I have never done photography before but this is so easy to take good pictures with. If your starting out or intermediate this is ideal...cant comment on professionals as I am not one.

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+ This is my first D-SLR and at first I was not too impressed with the images; but I soon learnt that this camera has to be used in fully manual mode to really appreciate it's capabilities. I opted for VR lens and it really does take sharp true-to-life images. I think the D60 is built tough and I've already used it in wind/rain and on a beach with no fuss at all. I used to have film SLR and have a lot of photographic experience behind me (no expert though!!!) and overall feel this is a good first D-SLR that will allow me to enjoy my hobby and build a lens system upon. With the July cash back offer this camera worked out far better value than a Canon EoS 400d

- Non, really nothing I'd change at all.

+ Is easy to use, has some great features and the VR kit is superb for short focal length shots.

- the lack of Auto-Exposure-Bracketing so it's difficult to start experimenting with HDR imaging as the feature that is most commonly used to get your multiple exposures is missing, also the 3 point AF system is a bit lack luster as Canon has managed 5 and 7 AF point systems in cameras aimed at the same demographic.

+ Wasn't for me, But My Boyfriend said it's the best present he ever had and seems to spend more time with it than me

- He did spend a lot of Christmas reading the instructions manual to do the initial set up, but now it's set up, it's really easy to use and he really loves it

+ auto focus easy to use

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+ I have a Nikon Coolpix 4200 so I am familiar with Nikon point and shoot modes. I have only used the D60 on auto so far and am pleased with the results. The Vibration Reduction option is useful at full zoom. The software program supplied is a big improvement on the 4200 Nikon View. The ability to be able to use older Nikon lenses from my film camera was a deciding factor for me.

- So far I have not come across any apart from getting used to a relatively lightweight body and a fairly large lens.

+ The build quality is excellent and the feel of the camera is very comfortable during use. I am pleased with the immage quality and enjoying getting used to the manual features. The vibration reduction lens is a very useful feature.

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+ Awesome camera. People say live view is necessary; but it isnt with this camera.

- nothing wrong with it.

+ Very easy to use but packed with lots of features. An excellent buy for an intro DSLR

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+ Very easy to use, superb picture quality, light, not cumbersome to handle. Excellent all round.

- Haven't found any yet?

+ Smallish, light weight, good all round camera. My nine year old uses it and has taken some brilliant pictures. I like to be able to experiment in manual mode. have the best of both worlds.Well recommend.

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+ Great point and shoot settings mixed with absolute creative control for those who wish to explore the camera a little further.

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+ Image quality. ease of use, D lighting . lens Quality. great VR. well built better than 450d.

- no live view (if you need it)
No dof preview

+ camera is very light, and easy to handle. Menu is easy to use.

- Have not found any yet.

+ Well designed and built.Excellent results.

- Does not have a built-in focus drive motor,so limited to AF-S and AF-I lenses

+ Picture quality, ease and good starting point for some one moving towards more professional amateur photography in style.

- There are no bad points with this camera albeit there is a lot to learn in order to use it properly, I think if it has any negative points then the camera and the fact it is a Nikon just ooze with quality.

+ Suberb Pic Quality

- Operating Manual needs to be read a number of times for novice (like me) to absorb

+ Light weight; easy to use controls - all buttons fall to hand conveniently.
10.2 megapixels; autofocus is smooth and quiet; very fast start-up, no annoying delays before shooting.
All programs do what they say they should do. Antivibration works well.
Nikon quality evident with both camera body and lens.

- None really - it's a very worthwhile purchase

+ Simple & easy to use, good quality product, really feels substantial and of course it looks great!

- No bad points so far

+ Excellent image quality. Superior build quality. Superb kit lens. Good feature set. Quick to operate. Small and light with excellent handling.
It's a Nikon!

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+ Impressive standard lens
Basic features are easy to master
Very quick start up
Put a bit of effort in and you wont be disappointed with the results
Built in flash works very well

- Depth of field preview would have been nice
Button placement can be fiddly when trying to alter settings in manual mode, i.e. shutter speed & apature.
Struggles to keep up if taking more than 3 photos in very quick succession
Seems a bit over priced compared to the D40, however I'm sure it will come down.

+ makes taking good photos easy flatters the operator

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+ Ease of use, image quality, functions..ect ect

- Only 3 point auto focus

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- would round the package off if there was a card, filter or bag with it...

+ Size is ideal compared to other bulky Nikon camera's, picture quality is brilliant and is very user friendly. Very good camera.

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+ compact,easy to use,good reference manual,which is easy to follow.

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+ simple to point and shoot

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+ Well priced and easy to use. Fast start up time and the vibration reduction system works very well.

- It does take a while to transfer images onto memory card once the photo has been taken.

+ Easy to use - Great first DSLR

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+ It does what it says on the box

- I have not found any yet

+ Good value for money. Amazing entry level DSLR. Good quality of pictures. The best choice, in my opinion, when upgrading from standard digital camera.

- No live view - but i guess, lower price compensate for this.

+ The good points of this camera are that it is super easy to use ideal for the novice to the expert it has excellent mega pixel it basically tells you what to do if you need more light or more exposure. I would recommend this camera to anybody espesially with nikon doing the cash back one of the cheapest.

- There are only a few bad bad points with this camera and they are the sound that it makes when you take a pic it sounds a bit plasticy and when you take a few photo's they don't process all that quick.

+ Excellent quality images.

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+ Excellent stabilization and quiet motorised focus

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+ this is an excelent dslr with awsome value for money!!!

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+ Easy to use, good kit lens with VR

- no motor on body so some lenses will not auto focus

+ Lens and rapid shooting. Speed of write to the SD card.

- Should use standard AA batteries. FEatures are limited compared to my Fuji S9600. Since it's all on a chip anyway why remove features.

+ greta proffesional pictures

- could do with seeing the picture n the screen before shooting

+ Feels sturdy and well built with plenty of features

- This is my first digital SLR and I am still reading the manual and experimenting

+ very easy to use and good quality photos

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+ "Nikon" systems which are similar to my Nikon film SLR.
Compact, light & easy to carry.
Good range of features - this is my first digital camera.

- Would have liked a better lens with the camera built-in to purchase price.

+ Easy to use, fast (everything focus/metering/startup, everything). Light, fits hands nicely. Good low light performance. Menus (mostly) easy to use. Focuses on the correct things, nearly all the time.

- Auto white balance has limited range. Tendency to over expose slightly (but no worse than my previous camera) but is easily correctable.

+ comfortable to hold for someone who has never used a SLR/DSLR before.

- worried about LCD screen getting scratched so had to buy screen protector sheets - could these be provided with camera because not very expensive in comparison and yet protect a vulnerable area of camera.

+ image quality, feature set and build are excellent.
The vibration reduction on the lenses makes it a dream to use.

- cost is a bit too much over other manufacturers.

+ Excellent quality photos using Auto plus with with more manual control.
Easy to use
Still experimenting!

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+ Good package as a starter to DSRL

- Should have lens covers as standard.

+ Compact size, great quality pictures

- Can't take Black & White photos - have to adjust the colour ones afterwards

+ Nice camera
light
easy to use

- Hard to attatch Neck strap
Didn't get cashback as promised

+ It is easy to use and a good starting point when learning digital photography. It will produce all the quality you need for an ammeter or for someone training professionally.

- The low pixel count and the small sensor (1.5X smaller than 35mm) leave it a bit in the shade compared to the Canon.

+ quality of photos is excellent

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+ An excellent camera, just right for me as a keen amateur photographer.
Excellent build quality.

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+ Easy to use for a first time DSLR user, not too chunky to handle for smaller hands.

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+ Good battery life. Fairly easy to use for a digital SLR.

- Additional Nikon lenses can be a bit expensive.

+ Easy to use,well made, VR usefull.

- Lacks bracketing.Lenses are a little plasticy. In bright sunlight display dificult to see to review pictures.

+ Ease of use and quality for the relatively cheap price.

- Three point of focus - not a big issue though really for amateurs.

+ Superb Image quality, easy to use as there are good instructions with it. Lots of thing to fiddle with.

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+ Looks good,feels good,delivers what it says

- Too soon to say but have none to complain about

+ Image quality. Build quality.

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+ Extremely crisp, bright images. A feel of excellent build quality

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+ Quality build with greart features, easy to use for an SLR beginner, backed up by a quality manufacturer and support

- Not much to pick fault ... the UBB connection's a little fiddly but apoart from that .. pleased

+ Easy to use, good DSLR first camera.

- Lack of advanced features and compatible accesories.

+ Brilliantly built , sturdy ,and easy to use for any amateur

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+ For a first time DSLR camera this is an excellent choice. Very easy to use although I have used film SLRs for 25 years so I know how to use cameras. So far I have been very pleased with the image quality, focusing, exposure, etc. Highly recommended.

- None really for a camera at this price.

+ I liked the aperture-priority auto mode with the vibration reduction lens. It's easy to use and a feature not avaliable on my compact camera.

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+ Having enjoyed using 35mm SLR in the past, and progressed through to compact digitals (with mixed results) the Nikon D60 is a superb follow on. The popularity of the D60 is understandable when looking at the quality and consistency of the images it produces - in all lighting conditions (superior to digital compacts I've used). The menu functions are easy to understand and use, with extremely useful help functions. Build quality is of a high standard. The viewfinder is bright and clear, auto focus is quick and accurate.

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+ Good easy to use camera, ideal for people just getting started with a DSLR

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+ excellent feel, good weight does not feel plasticy, excellent image quality, instant use not waiting to start up,
nice size lcd screen to review photos

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+ Well manufactured camera which is easy to use

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+ Feels solid but light, a big advance over my 1981 Nikon FE!!

- Early days yet but don't feel quite so much in control than when using an old familiar FE

+ Quality, sturdy but light, Long battery life, easy to use.

- Wish you could have it on a setting like black an white or sepia before taking the picture - not after, but I have purchased filters for it so I guess I can use them... Besides that, all else is great with the camera.

+ As a novice photographer, this was recommended to me by a professional photographer and he was spot on! It's fabulous. I haven't really got a bad word to say about it. Immediately it was charged up I was taking pictures and the quality is great. Highly recommended.

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+ supper cam can't fault it

- no bad points for the cam

+ Easy to use. great options and features.

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+ Really good shape, tried the Canon 350 and it wasn't comfortable in my hand at all

- No found any yet but yet to really try it out in the field

+ Good value for money, ease of use and fantastic picture quality

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+ Compact, easy to use, excelent results.

- Not found any yet.

+ easiness of use, great pictures always

- lens, if you can upgrade it

+ excellent product,v good images and ease of use,not too bulky either.

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