D60 Nikon: quality in the simplicity

nikon d60

Is the Nikon D60, D40's successor is now carrying the resolution 10 megapixel CCD sensor, equipped with lens kit 18-55mm VR, anti-dust features, active D-Lighting and Nikon's EXPEED engine. The camera is capable of achieving ISO 1600 (ISO equivalent and 3200 when increased one level of ISO 1600), with a burst speed of 3 fps. AF module uses 3 AF point only, very basic, but the available servo continuous mode to lock the focus moving body. This feature packed camera that is not abundant but still maintain the quality of Nikon's unique in its simplicity.

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What was to be the main strength of this Nikon's cheapest DSLR? In fact, you will not find modern features such as live-view on the D60. But why still many people who continue to target and buy the D60's this? Could be quite subjective reasons, because that was so reliable Nikon D60 is a feature that basically exist in all DSLR cameras, but believed the D60 features better and more effective. Among them: a reliable metering, Auto ISO is effective, appropriate noise reduction, the character color / tone that consumer friendly, ergonomics and comfortable layout lentak button, a menu that is easy to understand, until the white balance is rarely missed. You may not agree, we say once again, this is very subjective. There must be no other camera meteringnya bad assumption, for example. But we can say if Nikon makes every camera carefully, including the D60 is capable of giving results of good photos, and users can participate D60 feel what it's like to wear and enjoy the photos from my Nikon DSLR. If you 'brand minded', and indeed believe that the images from Nikon's steady, just select D60 without considering the shortcomings of the D60 below.

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There are two things that become the primary drawback D60: lack of AF motor in the body and the number of AF points is only three points. A number of Nikon lenses mania complained (Nikon AF Nikon AF-D) can not auto focus on D60, while candid and sports photography lovers complained that too little AF point on the D60. At first we did not see the absence of a live-view is a fatal deficiency, but considering the existing competitors who use live-view, so-so should we call this D60 is also equipped with live-view. Create a happy photographing bracketing for HDR images will also feature extremely disappointed that this standard has not even found in the D60. Nikon D60 also less flexible because of the lack of wireless support flash or official accessory battery grip.
Lens support
Not denied again, the support of Nikon lenses always be the main reason why people choose the Nikon DSLR. True if the D60 can not autofocus on the Nikon lens is long, but now ranks Nikon AF-S lenses only have more and more. D60 kit lens was already very good plus existing VR. If you want to add another lens, consider the AF-S 55-200mm for tele, and AF-S 12-24mm for wide. When tired of wearing the kit lens, other lenses available replacement lens kit is good and affordable, such as AF-S 18-135mm AF-S 18-105mm or AF-S 16-85mm, all DX lenses. (Note: The non-DX Nikon lenses can also be used, although larger than the DX lens).