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

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This digital camera is a good all rounder. “Very good graphic user interface. menu intensive but menu very easy to follow and…” Dennis , Wimborne, Dorset View all 323 real customer reviews

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323 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
97% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality	9.0
Ease of use	8.7
Features	8.6
Image quality	9.2
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.9
Overall rating	9.0

Keen amateur (50)

Experienced amateur (12)

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Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ 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.

- Reviewer left no comment

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Feb 2009

Steve, Weston-super-Mare , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ 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.

- None to date.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Mar 2009

Bonel, London , “Keen amateur”

Score 8.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- no body motor for AF Lens

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Feb 2009

Stephanie, Motherwell , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ affordable, easy to use

- Reviewer left no comment

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ All round great camera...I'm just starting out with a DSLR but this is perfect

- Not found any yet!!

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Apr 2009

Jordan, Wantage , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Great image quality. Easy to pick up how to use the controls.

- Hard to think of any for this price.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Apr 2009

Peter, Liverpool , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Very easy to use for first time D-SLR budding photographers, with built in context-sensitive help button that shows a quick guide to the selected feature. Great to quickly get up to speed with the camera. Excellent sports mode burst shots from a recent rugby match. Superb motion image and focussing quality.

- None so far!

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Apr 2009

Graeme, Sunderland , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ My first DSLR camera purchaced and ready to use within 1 hour. Easy to follow instructions and very user friendly for the beginner. Not to big, so easy to transport around.

- Poor photoshop type software to edit pictures on your PC.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Lots of features for an entry level DSLR

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Mar 2009

Mark, Hawkshead Hill, Cumbria , “Keen amateur”

Score 8.0/10

+ fast autofocus

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Lightweight simple to use - reletively inexpensive extras -

- Could do wth a few more buttons rather than software

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Mar 2009

rod, leicester , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ fast efficient camera. good lense. large screen .excellent flash .

- none

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Mar 2009

Paul, Bridgwater , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Light easy to use and remarkable picture quality

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 May 2009

Click, Warrington , “Keen amateur”

Score 8.0/10

+ Sturdy, well made, easy to use, high quality images, excellent kit lens.
A PAPER MANUAL!!!

- No grid lines or exposure bracketing. Menus can easy to navigate but can be long.
Now want to build up my lens collection - an expensive hobby!

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Mar 2009

Afsar, London , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Very intuitive, you don't need to spend few years learning how to operate SLR, just one online doc can kickstart.

- bit bigger then point and shoot, but I won't say it is a bad point as u know this when u buy SLR, still couldn't find any yet.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Mar 2009

Tim, Cornwall , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Easy to use and excelent image quality.

- none

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy to use and set up. Very ergonomically designed. Image quality is very good, and the flash does not wash out subjects at close range.

- None really, although the camera does not feature live view. At the time of purchase I decided against live view.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ great quality, very lightweight

- no live view and not as many effects as i expected

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Apr 2009

Stefan, Canterbury , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ The quality of the pictures are excellent and easy to use.

- No movie capture.

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purchased 08 May 2009

Bob , Lancashire , “Keen amateur”

Score 8.0/10

+ it's got the same basic controls as other (cheaper) SLR's so it's easy to get going. The image quality looks excellent.

- None really. It'd be nice if the interactive feed back, when you go off automatic, gave more consequencial information, or feedback, on the effects of your choice will be. But, the better answer is probably for the user to learn more about photography.

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purchased 08 Aug 2009

Amanda, Shropshire , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent entry level camera which has been easy to learn to use and has produced great results.

- Personally, I haven't found any.

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purchased 19 Jul 2009

C, Exeter , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Good picture quality, good price. Good all round Camera

- Can't shoot telephoto shots with the lens included

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purchased 09 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Upon recommendation I purchased the Nikon D60 and have had no regrets. As an amatuer photographer the camera is extremely user friendly. However my use of it was much enhanced through undetaking a beginners photgraphy course in order to produce the desired visual imagery and to gain confidence in taking pictures.

- Although the camera is user-friendly, it is useful to undertake a basic course in order to get the full use out of the camera. Some aspects of the instructions were not as self-explanatory as I would have liked.

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purchased 15 Jul 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
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)	10.2

Optical Zoom Ratio	1
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	1
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	Yes
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)
Media Format	SDHC 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	No
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	Yes
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	Yes
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.
Dimensions (mm)	94x126x64
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	495
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.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	3872x2592
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.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/4000
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	30"
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.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-5.6
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.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	52
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: D60 + AF-S DX Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Lens

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Manufacturer's Description

The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution. Easy to use and easy to handle, it is the perfect way to explore the magic of digital SLR photography. Everyday situations can be trusted to the camera in AUTO mode, or you can try one of its many options for more creative control. In-camera creative features are easily accessible via an intuitive menu. Convenience is highlighted by a rotating information display that follows the orientation of the camera, a self-cleaning internal mechanism, and a sensor located in the viewfinder that turns off the monitor. With a near-instant start-up time and a small, light body, this camera is ready to go with you anywhere. The D60 – stunning photography is just a step away.

The D60 18-55 VR KIT includes the AF-S DX VR NIKKOR 18-55mm lens. Perfect for a wide variety of situations, this lens features built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) to combat camera shake and allow much slower shutter speeds (up to three stops) to be used.