Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 2 Nikon School DVDs by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor Lens with 2 Nikon School DVDs
Digital camera Review: Great camera to jump from film or P&S to DSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had the photograpy bug for a little over 40 years. I started out with a Nikkormat FT in high school. 15 years later I bought a Nikon FM. I still own both and they still work just fine. I've owned several point and shot cameras along the way also but have wanted to make the jump to a DSLR for quite some time. I had a wish list for quite a while that originally had the D40 but updated it to the D60 when it came out. My loving spouse took the list, did some research of her own and surprised me with a D60 kit containing the 18-55 & 55-200 VR DX zooms for my birthday in August. What a keeper I married :)
I have to say that I am absolutely happy and amazed with this great little digital beauty. It works great with my older Nikkor lenses and the 2 DX VR lenses are wonderful too.
The various "auto" modes work great when you want to let the camera do some, most or all of the work, OR need a quick shot and don't have the time to do more than compose. The manual mode allows complete control for those with the experience or beginners who want to learn by experimentation.
The small size might be a problem for a large-handed individual, but it fits my medium sized paws to a T. The 10.2 megapixels, large ISO range, 3 metering methods, multiple shooting modes and huge range of Nikon accessories and Nikkor lenses make this a great platform for the beginning dslr user as well as the more experienced. And the price at Amazon with both DX VR lenses is a great deal.
One more thing. The manual from Nikon is thorough, but not well organized or illustrated. Because of that, I recommend that you also buy the "Nikon D60 (Focal Digital Camera Guides)" by Corey Hilz. It's far better organized and illustrated, has a great quick start section that will get you up and photographing in just a few minutes and has great tips and techniques from Corey, who is a great photo pro and shows how to use all of the great features this camera has. Well worth the current $13.57 price tag on Amazon and can be found here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0240810686
Digital camera Review: Great deal, great kit, camera doesn't work
Summary: 1 Stars
The kit really does have everything you need and it is a great deal! However my new Nikon D60 does not work. I haven't been able to take any pictures, because the shutter doesn't release and I get an error message saying that I need to press the button again to release. Really disappointing. So just be aware this can happen.Digital camera Review: Great starter DSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
The D60 with a 18-55 VR and 55-200 VR lens combination is a real winner. It covers most of the focal lengths a beginning photographer needs. Throw in a 50mm prime or a 35mm prime and you're pretty much set for a few years.
The construction quality, while not as good as higher end models, is still pretty great. Compared to the equivalent Canon models, the D60's grip is more comfortable and the plastic has a better feel. My D60 survived a pretty nasty fall (10 ft onto some rocks) and is still good as new.
There really are only 2 downsides to the D60:
(1) Only 3 autofocus points
(2) No in-body autofocus (the D90 does have one, if you want it)
- This shouldn't be too much of a problem if you don't already own a bunch of lenses. If you do, then get the D90.
- Also, many of the inexpensive primes won't autofocus on your D60. Get the new 35mm AFS or the 50mm AFS
Of course, now that the D3000 is out (for about the same price), I would get that. However, if you find the D60 at a good discounted price, it still is a great beginning DSLR.
Digital camera Review: Great step up from point and shoot
Summary: 5 Stars
Having come full circle from owning Canon Rebel manual 35mm film cameras in the 80's and 35mm automatic cameras in the 90's, then using a relatively good Sony Point and Shoot digital, I have to say the Nikon D60 has reinvigorated my desire to get "the picture" rather than just snap "a picture". I evaluated the Sony, Canon and Nikon models, and in the end the 60 provide the right blend of megapixels, comfort while shooting, available Vibration Reduction lens combinations, and at a price point under $1000 for body and 2 lens, 18-70 VR and 55-200 VR. I have found these VR lens do indeed add an extra level of forgiveness in your shooting.
In last 30 days, we have taken shots of Vegas sites, the Grand Canyon and of many sites along the Nile in Egypt, daylight and night, and the results are very good even for an amateur such as myself.
Digital camera Review: I love it!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this camera for Christmas, and it hasn't left my side since then. It's my first DSLR, and I absolutely love it.
I'm still learning how to use it, but it's been great so far.