Nikon D60 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Auto Focus-S Nikkor Zoom Lens

After doing much reading and going back and forth trying to decide which camera was the one for me I went for the Nikon D60 - Price wise the Nikon is a little less than the Canon but if you are looking for an SLR camera you can spend a few bucks more to get the better quallity item, in my case after much web surfing I learned that the Canon has issues with service and the equipment itself, more than Nikon. As a customer I should be able to buy something and get what I paid for, if such item doesnt work 100% out of the box I should be able to get a new one and not have it sent for repair (then what is their quallity control good for?) - I barely found any issues with the Nikon brand, I found more praises that anything else. The picture quallity is stunning, easy to use (Im one that plays first then reads the manual) - colors are superv - the only thing I did not like is that it doesnt have "live view", meaning that you cant see on the screen what you are getting ready to shoot at, you have to use the viewfinder. But even then, after using it and seing the results I dont care for that feature any more, I rather have a camera that is going to give me great pictures and a warranty that is going to cover it as well, the camera itself comes with a one year but the lens comes with a 5 year warranty from Nikon. It also has a feature that allows you to add filters after you have taken the picture, keeping the original intact. The viewfinder is very brigh and of good size. I also looked for a good and convinient bag for it and the best I found was the Mytho Swiss Gear (model GA-7865-02F00) that you can find for 49.00 bucks at your local electronics store. And as a last note, I love buying from Amazon, they have good prices and good customer service.

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Ive been an owner for over a year and it remains a popular choice among prosumers. Im not going to go into the the features or comparisons to great extent but I at least wanted to give an idea of how the Nikon D60 has served me. This camera is for entry-level photographers that need more than a point-and-shoot. In short, I love the D60 and Im glad I bought it. It produces incredible RAW images that I can tweak with Photoshop. Its a full-fledged DSLR and not one of those in-between types. Ive taken countless photos of family and friends and it hasnt failed me yet. I have several different lenses for it and it works with most of the older lenses (however not all auto-focus). My level of expertise at this point on photography is modest and I didnt find it too difficult to get started. I do recommend several books if you are just starting out: David Buschs Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography - This is the manual that should come with D60s. The Digital Photography Book - Scott Kelby The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 Pros - Small - A true DSLR - Great image quality - Can use a remote - which I also own - Can use external flashes - I own the Nikon SB900 - Price Cons - Cannot be used as a master flash - Cannot auto-focus older AF lenses - No live view - No video Full Review Posted at: [...]

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I purchased this camera from Amazon about ten months ago. Even though that much time has passed, I still havent mastered all of the functions of this camera. Admittedly, I consider myself to be a novice. I got this camera as an upgrade from my Canon S2 IS which offered a lot of functionality over a typical compact digital camera but not as much as I wanted. The D60 gives me the same creative freedom that I once enjoyed from my old 1990s Canon T60 SLR (told you I was novice!). If you are purchasing this camera as an upgrade from a point and shoot, I suggest shooting in Manual mode, aperture priority, or shutter priority once you familiarize yourself with the controls. Shooting in one of these three modes can really give you great results. My only gripe is the focus ring on the 18mm-55mm kit lens. Its way too small. When Ive switched to manual focus, it just feels weird having such a small area to grip. Maybe thats typical for autofocus lenses, I dont know. My only other SLR experience did not have autofocus. One last tip: turn off the auto review option! Its very frustrating to take a shot then get ready to take another and youre in review mode for a few moments. Overall, though, I am very happy with this camera and I would definitely recommend it.

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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens My main camera is now a Nikon D3S and before that a Nikon D2Xs. I also use a Mamiya 645 Pro TL and Zenza Bronica ETRS II medium format cameras for special situations. In the past, Ive used a Canon EOS 850 and many other cameras. Nikon is my professional choice! I bought my son-in-law a Nikon D60 since hes interested in photography. I put it through its paces, and confirmed this is an excellent camera that can handle demanding jobs. The high ISO with low (no) noise is very nice, allowing some great hand held shots with either deep depth of field or relatively high shutter speed. I like so many of the features of this camera. This camera is small and light, but packs a lot of nice features. Recommended for those serious about getting into photography.

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I bought a D-50. I positively loved it. Nice and small, Convienient to use, Light weight. Takes excellent pictures. My wife comandeered it! Finally, after two years, I wised up. I bought her the D-60 and I get the D-50! The D-60 is everything the D-50 is and smaller, lighter, quieter and more megapixels! I love the VR Lenses. The image quality is excellent. She shoots mainly nature photographs and the 70-300mm VR does a fantastic job "wing shooting" passing birds. (See user "photophun" at eyefetch for examples). I had to give it to her before Christmas so she could test it out on our Christmas cruise. It passed the test with flying colors, giving great images of Mexico, a hand held moon shot from the deck of a moving ship, frigate birds (but NO flying fish!) Excellent grab and go kind of camera. Typical outstanding Nikon image quality and Optics. I am looking for an excuse to buy one for ME!

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This is my first SLR camera which Ive had for six months now. Bought it as a kit that included the 18-55 mm lens. Also bought the following accessories: 55-200 mm lens, infrared remote controller (ML-L3), Tiffen lens covers, carrying case, and Buschs Nikon D60 guide. This is a fantastic camera for an SLR beginner, very easy to use. The technical pros/cons can be found in other reviews, so Ill just mention two small dislikes: the autofocus lens can be tricky to use, especially at night when the lens cant decide what to focus on (can be fixed by turning the AF lens off), and the camera doesnt shoot videos. This is my first Nikon camera Ive owned (always used Canon before) and am very happy with it. Highly recommended to other beginner SLR users.

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I debated between the Nikon D60 and an Olympus. I am quite pleased with my choice of the D60. My past experience with Nikon SLR film cameras and the quality of Nikon was the deciding factor. Having experienced poor results with a high dollar Sony digital camera someone gave me, I knew I needed quality I trusted, like Nikon or Olympus, not just a price tag. I considered the D80 and D90, but chose the D60 for its simplicity and its light weight compared to the 80 and 90. Amazon service and pricing, plus the large number of sellers that promote accessories on Amazon was also important to me. It really cut the time involved in finding "add-ons" for my digital camera. By investigating items offered on Amazon and eBay, I have saved a significant amount of money in building my Nikon arsenal.

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My first DSLR. This is as good as it gets folks! I got the 18-55 kit a week ago and have already ordered the 55-200 lens and the speedlight. Im positive there are better cameras out there, but for the price, its hard to see how this can be beat. Im eagerly learning the manual modes to really be able to use all the creative freedom that this camera offers. I have only scratced the surface, but Im blown away by how good the pics look and how easy the camera makes taking "perfect" (to me anyway) shots. Its solid but not bulky, the menus are just plain easy to understand (with a help system), and the buttons seem to have ended up just about where your fingers expect them to be. If you are moving from a point-and-shoot to something more advanced, this is the one.

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Switching from a Cannon Powershot A95 point and shoot to a SLR Camera was a huge jump. When I first got it I was a little intimidated. Surprisingly I found it very easy to operate and I was out taking pictures that same day with the automatic setting of course. Now after a few weeks, I have gone through the manual and have become a lot more comfortable with the manual settings. I highly recommend buying at a minimum the Nikon ss-600 flash which is what I got. The pictures come out incredible and professional like. I am sure once I have more practice my pictures will be just as good as a Studio. At least that is the goal and with this camera and its simple to understand functions, I am sure I will get there. I also bought the AF-S Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm Zoom lens as the lens that comes with the camera is limited on close ups. All three of these items including a 4 year protection, 8GB Card, Two extra batteries, Bag, cleaning kit and car charger where all bought via Amazon and Cameta Cameras which is an Amazon Retailer. Huge savings! Bought everything for around $1050. Compared to Best Buy where just the camera, protection plan, flash and extra lens was over $1300. If I would of bought everything at a local retailer like Best Buy, I would of spent almost $1700. Wow!

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I was a bit torn between this camera and the D80 which my friend has but, with the lower price, smaller size, and a VR kit lens I was sold on the D60. Last night I had a photo shoot in a night club for a birthday party. I love the sensor in the eye piece, i didnt mind not having the extra LCD screen, Also, I took over 400 pictures using mostly my internal flash with a jimmy rigged defuser, but my photos came out wonderful. the VR really helped to reduce low light noise when compared to my friends D80 with a kit 18-70mm lens. my battery lasted the whole night and still reads 3/4 full. I am very pleased in my decision to get the D60 for me it was perfect.

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