Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
Customer Review: Very versatile compact dslr
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had the d60 for almost a week now and so far, I'm very happy with it. For a first-time dslr user, the d60 is very easy to use in auto mode. But the manual features it comes with allows me to learn how to take better pics and improve my photo skills. I'll definitely be able to grow with this camera. The build quality is excellent and it feels just right in my hands. The pics it takes are amazing. I tried the D40 at a local store and compared the pics to this one before buying as I've read that the d40 has better pic quality due to the lower mpegs (sounds a bit odd I know), but I couldn't tell the difference. I'm sure to a more trained eye, maybe the difference is more pronounced, but for me, the d60 pic quality is more than sufficient. Plus, I know some have said the AF is slower on the d60 and that the VR feature is not worth the extra $, but I disagree. The AF is bit slower from what I could tell, but not so noticable that it became a problem. Also, I purposely shook both cameras while taking some shots to see how well the VR works and it works really well. The d40 image obviously came out blurry (due to not having any auto stabilization), but the d60 one was as if I was holding still.
All in all, I'm very glad I bought the d60 and as long as the camera holds up, it will be with me for a long time. Besides, the Amazon price for the normal VR kit version is very reasonable now so the $ difference isn't as much as it was when the d60 first came out.
One thing to note, I've found that though the kit 18-55mm lens is fine for indoor use or close-ups, at least a 55-200mm lense will become a necessity if you do a lot of outdoor shooting, especially of things that are far away, so I'd recommend getting a bundle that comes with both the kit lens (18-55mm VR) as well as the 55-200mm VR lens. I should have done that myself, but thought I wouldn't need it right away. Well, I'm buying one already and it would've been cheaper to buy them together. Oh well...
Customer Review: Great camera, many great features
Summary: 4 Stars
The main thing purchasers should be aware of on this camera is that it does NOT have a digital view-finder/preview. All photos are shot through the eye view finder. This can be inconvenient if you need to hold the camera above your head, say, in crowds, or at ground level to capture a small animal or child.
That said, the camera is fairly light and simple to use. Controls are intuitive and some in-camera editing can be done (cropping, and lightening up dark areas, plus some filter effects). The photos are very good, but use the manual focus in dim situations if at all possible. And spend plenty of time learning the features.
It's a Nikon. It's a quality camera. And Amazon had the best price for a reliable seller of any place I could find. On that: beware those "gray market" sellers at all costs. Unless you buy hundreds of dollars of over-priced extras, you'll never see the camera, and they'll have your credit card information. You can trust Amazon, always.
Customer Review: Look no futher
Summary: 5 Stars
Great camera! I was looking for a great camera to take photos of my new Twin babies. I looked and looked. My newphew said this is the one to get. I took his advise and bought it. So thrilled. So easy to use. Love it! The pictures of the kids are wonderful. My only regret is that I waited until they were 4 months old to get it. Customer Review: Love it
Summary: 5 Stars
Bit of a learning curve, but it's a great amateur DSLR! The pictures are very crisp and colorful.Customer Review: I love this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first DSLR Camera. Me and my wife love to use it almost everyday. Very easy to use, very light weitght to carry. And we are very impress the pircture quality. Overall, highly recommand!