Nikon D60 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Has Nikon perfected the entry level compact DSLR?

Pros: Easy to use Good price Clever dust reduction Notable image noise improvements Small & Light

Cons: Shadow noise still an issue Macro and low light focus issues Plastic construction

Verdict: The most controversial aspect of the D40/D40x design remains though; it lacks the 'screwdrive' in-body motors needed to drive older autofocus lenses, restricting options to Nikon AF-S or ultrasonic/hypersonic third-party lenses. This means many older AF-D

Review summary: Digital SLRs have consistently and dependably gotten better and prices have dropped precipitously since the introduction of the first prohibitively expensive versions 20 years ago. While it took 35mm SLRs almost 60 years to reach their developmental zenit

Review summary: Nikon's D60 is a good example of the current breed of entry-level dSLRs. With physical controls similar to that of a compact camera, this dSLR pumps up the features, allowing you to tweak your images in the camera, from fixing exposure and red-eye reducti

Pros: Optically stabilised 18-55mm kit lens; convenient onscreen user interface; compatible with a wide variety of lenses and accessories

Cons: Pricey for what it offers; lens-based image stabilisation is less flexible than sensor-shift offered by some competitors

Verdict: Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models

Review summary: Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress, yet it costs more than some competing models.

Pros:  Optically stabilized kit lens; convenient onscreen user interface; compatible with a wide variety of lenses and accessories.

Cons:  Pricey for what it offers; lens-based image stabilization is less flexible than sensor-shift offered by some competitors.

Review summary: Are you looking for a real digital SLR that's easy to use? Do you want mobility without sacrificing capability? Would you like simple operation and enough features to step forward...