Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
- Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
- Body only; lenses sold separately
- 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
- Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
List Price: $ 579.95
Price: $ 749.99
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D60 for an amateur,
I’m not a professional by any means. I merely needed a good step up from a compact point-and-shoot camera.
Every photographer has reached that ceiling of the p/s camera, and I wanted to be able to do more things and take better quality photos than I had been. I’m getting into wedding photography, and I needed something practical for that. A compact p/s camera just DOES NOT suffice.
I’m really excited about this camera. Its more camera than I ever thought I would own–I just got interested in photography about 2 years ago, when I bought a $45 digital Polaroid. The pictures that I have taken with it so far have been great. I purchased the Nikon 18-55mm lens at the same time, and now I have purchased the Sigma 70-300mm to ‘complete’ my outfit. I’m like a kid at Christmas time–I can’t put it down!
Like I said, I’m no professional, I’m just an artist. I just enjoy exploring photography on my own and discovering things. Take it or leave it.
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|Great little camera to step up from point & shoot,
I bought this camera for my sister. She has taken amazing photos with a point and shoot and needed to step up to a DSLR. This was the cheapest nikon body on amazon at the time (refurbished from Cameta Camera). I currently shoot a D200 and the D60 doesn’t have all the features I’m used to. However, it was everything I expected and takes beautiful photos. The lack of an auto focus motor does limit the camera, but the number of AF-S lenses available are continually growing.
The ability to have a 10megapixel sensor DSLR amazes me. You can make HUGE prints from this camera that are pro quality (but the camera itself won’t give you the skills of a pro photographer). This body is tiny. Sitting next to a larger p&s its only slightly larger. Only having 3 AF points takes away some ease of use you get with the higher end bodies but they do focus sharp and fast.
My current favorite AF-S lenses for these non focus motor bodies would be #1 Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. It gives the focal length of a 50mm on a film body. Perfect walk around lens and auto focus motor built in. This lens is awesome for portraits and still life.If you can only buy one lens right now, buy this one.
#2 Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR Cameras This lens goes from wide to telephoto. You can keep this lens on the camera all day for most people’s needs. On the down side, it costs twice the street price of the camera. #3Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. If you are buying a camera system to take pictures of your kids playing soccer, you need this lens. It is tack sharp for outdoor sports and gives you plenty of reach. Its also great for bird or other nature photography. Its a little heavy but much lighter, less bulky, and less costly than a 70-200 f/2.8.
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