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Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera
10.2 Megapixel , Compact ,
2.5-inch LCD
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The compact 10.2-MP D60 delivers
breathtaking picture quality and the versatile handling of a D-SLR
yet is incredibly compact, easy and fun to use.

Nikon has announced its latest
consumer-level DSLR, the D60. It's a 10.2MP digital camera that will
look and feel remarkably familiar to users of the D40X. It includes
an anti-dust system that incorporates a self-cleaning sensor unit
that shakes off dust, coupled with an airflow system designed to
channel dust away from the sensor. The model also adds active
d-lighting, a stop-motion recording mode and Expeed branding.
Nikon Europe today announced the
debut of the Nikon D60, a zdigital SLR designed for the consumer who
wants to combine top technology with user-friendliness and creative
features. The D60 provides a resolution of 10.2 effective megapixels,
Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image-processing concept, in-camera editing
functions and a 3-area auto focus system. The camera offers
continuous shooting at 3.0 fps, near instant power-up in just 0.19
seconds and high ISO sensitivity, all in a compact, lightweight body
with a user-friendly ergonomic design.
The Nikon D60 is designed to simplify
camera operation and allow the photographer to concentrate on taking
pictures. The camera’s simple, user-friendly design includes a
reduced number of buttons and a combined monitor and information
display. A 2.5-inch LCD screen presents information using an easy to
understand graphic user interface, with three types of presentation
style to suit all users. The symbols and numbers in the display
rotate through 90 degrees, presenting information in the correct
orientation according to how the camera is being held. The D60 also
includes a new feature that turns off the LCD monitor screen
automatically when the viewfinder is in use.

The D60 utilizes Nikon’s exclusive
EXPEED technology to maximize image quality and processing speed.
The camera also offers creative features that are designed to allow
the optimisation and adjustment of images without the need for a
computer. Image optimisation is achieved through functions like
Active D-Lighting (which compensates for strong shadows), and the
automatic correction of false eye colour when using the built-in
flash. Creative features include the automated creation of
stop-motion animation files from a sequence of images, and effects
that simulate the use of optical filters to produce colour shading
and sparkling highlights.
To combat the dust that can be
introduced into the camera body when changing lenses, , the D60
includes an integrated dust reduction system. Nikon’s exclusive
Airflow Control System channels dust out of the image path and a
vibrating, self-cleaning sensor unit shakes off any remaining dust
from the camera’s optics.

Major Features of the Nikon D60
Extraordinary 10.2-Megapixel
DX-format Nikon Picture Quality
Nikon's high-performance, 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD imaging
sensor and exclusive EXPEED image processing concept provide added
cropping freedom and the ability to make larger prints.
Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6G VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Lens
NIKKOR lenses are famous for breathtaking sharpness and faithful
color. With Nikon's fast, accurate autofocus and Vibration Reduction
(VR) image stabilization technology built in, pictures are even
sharper, free from blur caused by camera shake when shooting
hand-held.

Fast Startup and Split-Second
Shutter Response
With fast startup and split-second shutter response, the D60
eliminates the frustration of shutter delay, capturing moments that
other cameras miss.
Shoot Continuously at up to 3
Frames per Second
Capture sports action, precious moments and fleeting expressions at
up to 3 frames per second, for as many as 100 consecutive JPEG
images.
Active Dust Reduction System with
Airflow Control
Nikon's Active Dust Reduction System activates automatically, along
with Airflow Control technology to reduce the amount of dust that
reaches the sensor.
Easy Operation with Intuitive
Controls
Intuitive controls and an onboard HELP Menu System with Assist
Images make the D60 truly easy to use, enabling everyone to capture
beautiful memories perfectly.
Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing
Concept
Nikon's original digital image processing concept, EXPEED,
comprehensively optimizes pictures, shot after shot.
8 Digital-Vari Program Automatic
Shooting Modes
Eight Digital Vari-Program Modes include: Auto, Auto Flash-OFF,
Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait;
each of which adjusts automatically for optimal results for everyday
shooting situations. Each mode considers lighting conditions and
possibilities, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, hue, tone,
sharpening and more to make creative photography as simple as
rotating the mode dial.

Nikon's Smallest Digital SLR Ever
Beautifully styled, the D60 makes high-performance digital SLR
photography easier and more convenient than ever. You'll be amazed
at the power packed into a camera that weighs just over 16 ounces.
2.5-Inch, 230,000-Dot Color LCD
Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing
Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use
with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD
monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and
has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. Auto rotating LCD
display provides automatic horizontal and vertical graphic display
orientation.
Advanced HELP Menu System with
Assist Images
The D60's Assist Images help you select the appropriate settings for
many camera features by showing an example image typical of that
setting, as well as an advanced HELP Menu for the current item
selected. The D60's Question Mark icon (?) indicates that help is
available for the currently selected item; just press the HELP
button beside the LCD monitor to see a context-sensitive HELP page.
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II
The D60's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for
brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and
highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance,
comparing that information against an onboard database of more than
30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers instantly and
precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging
lighting conditions.
Image Optimization Options
The D60's Optimize Image setting lets photographers adjust color,
contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according
to the type of scene or output desired. Settings include: Normal,
Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black and White,
each of which are automatically adjusted based on sophisticated
Nikon algorithms or user-selected settings for optimum results.
Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL
Automatic Flash Control
Nikon's innovative i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with
incredible precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and
deliver outstanding results. The built-in Speedlight is always ready
to bring beautiful exposures to darkened conditions, as well as add
sparkle for fill flash in outdoor situations for enhanced twilight
shots or an added impact to daylight images. In low-light or
back-light situations, added illumination from the built-in
Speedlight can make the difference between an average snapshot and a
dazzling picture.

Fast, Accurate 3-Area Autofocus
The D60's advanced 3-Area AF system and the refined algorithms
inherited from more advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast,
efficient and precise Autofocus. AF refinements deliver greater
precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and
improved focus tracking for consistently sharper pictures.
In-Camera Image Editing and
Enhanced Retouch Menu
Highly versatile in-camera editing features through the Retouch Menu
include Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, Image Trim, Image
Overlay, Monochrome (Black and White, Sepia and Cyanotype) along
with Skylight, Warm Tone and Color Balance filter effects. New
effects and controls include Quick Retouch, NEF (RAW) Processing,
Cross Star and Color Intensifier filters. This provides greater
creative freedom without the need for a computer for those who
prefer to send pictures directly to a printer.
Stop motion video
Creates a stop-motion animation from a sequence of images for added
creative fun to your pictures.
Up to 500 Images per Battery Charge: The supplied EN-EL9
rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 500 images per
charge based on CIPA battery testing standards.

Supplied Accessories
With Nikon Coolpix D60
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL9
- Quick Charger MH-23
- USB Cable
- Rubber Eyecup
- Camera Strap
- Body Cap
- Eyepiece Cap
- Accessory Shoe Cap
- Picture
Project CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ
depending on country or area.

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Technical Specifications
for Nikon Coolpix D60 |
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Type of
camera |
Single-lens
reflex digital camera |
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Lens mount |
Nikon F mount
(with AF contacts) |
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Effective picture angle |
Approx. 1.5 x
lens focal length (Nikon DX format) |
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Effective
pixels |
10.2 million |
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Image Sensor |
23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor
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Total pixels |
10.75 million |
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Dust Reduction System |
Image Sensor Cleaning System, Airflow Control System, Image
Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX software
required) |
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Image size (pixels) |
3,872 x 2,592
[L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S] |
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File format |
• NEF (RAW):
12-bit compressed
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4),
normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF
(RAW) and JPEG formats |
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Media |
SD memory cards,
SDHC compliant |
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File system |
DCF (Design Rule
for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for
Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge |
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Text input |
Up to 36
characters of alphanumeric text input available |
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Date imprint |
Date, Date and
time, Date Counter, or none (selectable) |
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Viewfinder |
Eye-level
penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
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Frame coverage |
Approx. 95 %
horizontal and 95 % vertical |
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.8 x
(50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) |
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Eyepoint |
18 mm (-1.0
m-1) |
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Diopter adjustment |
-1.7 to +0.5
m-1 |
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Focusing screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte
screen Mark V |
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Reflex mirror |
Quick return
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Lens aperture |
Instant-return,
electronically controlled |
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Compatible lenses |
• AF-S and AF-I
NIKKOR: All functions supported
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus
motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
• Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus
motor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix
metering II and autofocus.
• IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF: Not supported.
• Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some
shooting modes.
• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color
matrix metering II
• Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure
mode M, but exposure meter does not function.
• Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster: Electronic
rangefinder can be used. |
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Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
shutter |
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Speed |
1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb, Time (optional
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required) |
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Flash sync speed |
X=1/200 s;
synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower |
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Release mode |
Single frame,
Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control (optional Wireless
Remote Control ML-L3 required) |
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Frame advance rate |
Up to 3 fps (by
selecting manual focus mode, rotating the mode dial to S or
M selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and using
defaults for all other settings). |
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Self-timer |
Can be selected
from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration |
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Metering |
TTL exposure
metering using 420-segment RGB sensor |
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Metering method |
• Matrix: 3D
color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix
metering II (other CPU lenses)
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in
center of frame
• Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5 % of frame) centered
on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU
lens is used) |
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Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens,
20°C/68°F) |
• Matrix or
center-weighted metering: 0 - 20 EV
• Spot metering: 2 - 20 EV |
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Exposure meter coupling |
Combined CPU |
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Exposure modes |
Digital Vari-program
(Auto, Auto [flash off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports,
Close up, Night portrait), Programmed auto (P) with flexible
program, Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto
(A), Manual (M) |
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Exposure compensation |
-5
to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
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Exposure lock |
Luminosity
locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
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ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
ISO 100 - 1,600 in steps of
1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1
EV (ISO 3200 equivalent) above ISO 1600 |
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Active D-Lighting |
Can be selected
from on (auto) or off |
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Autofocus |
Nikon Multi-CAM
530 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 3
focus points and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3
m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) |
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Detection range |
-1 to +19 EV
(ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
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Lens servo |
• Autofocus:
Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Auto-servo AF
(A), Predictive focus tracking automatically activated
according to subject status in single- and continuous-servo
AF
• Manual focus: Electronic rangefinder can be used |
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Focus point |
Selectable from
three focus points |
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AF-area mode |
Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, Closest subject AF |
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Focus lock |
Focus can be
locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
(single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
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Built-in flash |
• Guide number
of 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) or 13/43 in manual mode
(m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
• Auto, Portrait, Child, Close up, Night portrait modes :
Auto flash with auto pop-up
• P, S, A, M : manual pop-up with button release |
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Flash control |
• TTL for
digital SLR using 420-segment RGB sensor
i-TTL balanced fill-flash (with metering other than spot)
and standard i-TTL flash (with spot metering) are available
with built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400, and CPU
lenses.
• Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and CPU lenses.
• Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-800, SB-28,
SB-27, SB-22S, SB-80DX, and SB-28DX
• Range-priority manual: Available with SB-800 |
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Flash modes |
Front curtain
sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction,
red-eye reduction with slow sync. |
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Flash compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in
increments of 1/3 EV |
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Flash-ready indicator |
Lights when
built-in flash or Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400
is fully charged, blinks after flash is fired at full
output |
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Accessory shoe |
Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) |
• Flash Color Information
Communication supported with built-in flash and CLS-compatible
Speedlight
• Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800, or
SU-800 as commander |
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Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe Sync Terminal
Adapter AS-15 (Optional) |
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White balance |
8 modes (when Auto is
selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and
420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
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Monitor |
2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot,
low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, brightness adjustment
and with automatic defeat via Eye Sensor |
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Playback |
Full frame and thumbnail
(four or nine images) playback with playback zoom,
stop-motion movies created with the D60, slide show,
histogram display, highlights, and auto image rotation
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USB |
Hi-Speed USB:
Data transfer protocol: MTP, PTP |
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Video output |
Can be selected from NTSC
and PAL |
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Supported languages |
Chinese (Simplified and
Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish, Swedish |
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Tripod socket |
1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 126 x 94 x 64 mm
(5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.) |
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Weight |
Approx. 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.)
without battery, memory card or body cap |

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