Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor
The Nikon D60 SLR Digital Camera has been designed for the consumer who wants to combine top technology with user-friendliness and creative features. The D60 provides a resolution of 10.2 effective Megapixels, and incorporates Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image-processing concept, which is utilized to maximize image quality and processing speed - resulting in continuous shooting capability at 3.0 fps, near instant power-up at just 0.19 seconds and high ISO sensitivity, all in a compact, lightweight body with a user-friendly ergonomic design.
A common problem with SLR digital cameras is the accumulation of dust in the camera's image box that can be introduced into the camera body when changing lenses, leading to distracting spots on your images. To combat this potential problem, the D60 includes an integrated dust reduction system which consists of an Airflow Control System that channels dust out of the image path and a vibrating, self-cleaning sensor unit shakes off any remaining dust from the camera's image sensor.
The D60 is capable of use in a range of lighting conditions resulting from a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to ISO 1600 and offers vivid color reproduction with clear, sharp results. The camera's built-in Speedlight produces excellent balanced results thanks to Nikon's sophisticated i-TTL flash system, and also allows the use of additional remote-controlled Speedlights via a TTL Hot Shoe. For convenient use in places where flash photography is not allowed, the camera will set the sensitivity automatically for the best results.
The Nikon D60 is designed to simplify camera operation with a user-friendly design that includes a reduced number of buttons to allow the photographer to concentrate on taking pictures. The camera also offers creative features that are designed to allow the optimization and adjustment of images without the need for a computer. Image optimization is achieved through functions like Active D-Lighting (which compensates for strong shadows), and the automatic correction of false eye color when using the built-in flash. Additional creative features include the automated creation of stop-motion animation files from a sequence of images, and effects that simulate the use of optical filters to produce color shading and sparkling highlights.
The 2.5-inch LCD screen on the back of the D60 presents information using an easy to understand graphic user interface, with a choice of three types of presentation style to suit all users. The camera also incorporates a built-in orientation sensor so that the symbols and numbers in the display can be rotated through 90 degrees to present information in the correct orientation according to how the camera is being held, and the D60 includes a sensor that turns off the LCD monitor screen automatically when the viewfinder is raised to the photographer's eye - thereby saving power and preventing any visual distraction when shooting with the viewfinder.
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 23.6 x 15.8mm 10.75 Megapixel RGB CCD with Image Sensor Cleaning System |
| Effective Resolution | 10.2 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 36-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Ia (sRGB), II (Adobe RGB), IIIa (sRGB), Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, B&W |
| Image File Formats |
Compressed NEF (RAW) JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic) |
| Recorded Resolution |
Large (3872 x 2592) Medium (2896 x 1944) Small (1936 x 1296) |
| Video Recording | No (can be used to creates a stop-motion animation) |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Supports Nikon VR Lenses |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 530 autofocus module with AF-assist and detection range of -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 68°F), Focus area can be selected from 3 focus areas |
| Focus Modes | Autofocus (Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lock |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (100-1600 in 1 EV steps) HI-1 (up to 1EV stop above ISO 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
30 - 1/4000 seconds Bulb |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Exposure Metering | TTL full-aperture exposure metering system (3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted, Spot); Exposure Metering Range of 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), or 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
| Exposure Modes | Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Exposure Compensation (±5 EV in 1/3 EV increments), Exposure Lock |
| White Balance Modes | Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balance |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto flash with auto pop-up P/S/A/M: Manual pop-up with button release) |
| Effective Flash Range | Up to 39' @ ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connection | Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync, signal, and ground contacts and safety lock |
| External Flash Control | i-TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor, TTL Auto aperture, Non-TTL Auto, Range-priority manual, Flash Compensation (-3 to +1 EV in 1/3 EV increments) |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/200 second |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 0.19 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | Less than 0.01 second |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 3.0 fps up to 100 images (up to 6 images in RAW) |
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes (also permits text imprinting up to 36 characters) |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| File Size |
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| Battery Type | EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (7.4V) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | EH-5a AC Adapter with EP-5 AC Adapter Connector (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (High Speed) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control |
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (optional) Camera Control via PC with Camera Control software (optional) |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach mirror type with Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V and built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7-1 to +0.5m-1) |
| Viewfinder Info | Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels) with brightness adjustment and Automatic Defeat via Eye Sensor |
| Information Display | Shooting info is displayed on Color LCD |
| Language Options | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Playback Options | 1 frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Magnifying playback, Slide show, Histogram indication, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation, Text Input (Up to 36 characters; stored in Exif header), Stop-motion Movie creation |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.7 x 5.0 x 2.5" (94 x 126 x 64 mm) without lens |
| Weight | 17 oz. (495 g) without battery & lens |