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The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution. Easy to use and easy to handle, it is the perfect way to explore the magic of digital SLR photography. Everyday situations can be trusted to the camera in AUTO mode, or you can try one of its many options for more creative control. In-camera creative features are easily accessible via an intuitive menu. Convenience is highlighted by a rotating information display that follows the orientation of the camera, a self-cleaning internal mechanism, and a sensor located in the viewfinder that turns off the monitor. With a near-instant start-up time and a small, light body, this camera is ready to go with you anywhere. The D60 - stunning photography is just a step away.
TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mountNikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
Effective pixels10.2 million
Image sensor 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor
Total pixels10.75 million
Dust Reduction System Image Sensor Cleaning System, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
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
MediaSD memory cards, SDHC compliant
File systemDCF (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
Text inputUp to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available
Date imprintDate, Date and time, Date Counter, or none (selectable)
ViewfinderEye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage Approx. 95 % horizontal and 95 % vertical
MagnificationApprox. 0.8 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter adjustment -1.7 to +0.5 m-1
Focusing screenType B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V
Reflex mirrorQuick return
Lens apertureInstant-return, electronically controlled
Lens
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.
Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb, Time (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required)
Flash sync speedX=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release
Release modeSingle frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote control (optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 required)
Frame advance rateUp 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).
Self-timerCan be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration
Exposure
MeteringTTL exposure metering using 420-segment RGB sensor
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)
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)• Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 - 20 EV
• Spot metering: 2 - 20 EV
Exposure meter couplingCombined CPU
Exposure modesDigital 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)
Exposure compensation-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Exposure lockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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
Active D-LightingCan be selected from on (auto) or off
Focus
AutofocusNikon 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.)
Detection range-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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
Focus pointSelectable from three focus points
AF-area modeSingle-point AF, dynamic-area AF, Closest subject AF
Focus lockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Flash
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
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
Flash modesFront curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync.
Flash compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Flash-ready indicatorLights 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
Accessory shoeStandard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
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
Sync terminalHot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (Optional)
White balance
White balance8 modes (when Auto is selected, TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor is available) fine-tuning possible
Monitor
Monitor2.5-in., approx. 230k-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, brightness adjustment and with automatic defeat via Eye Sensor
Playback
PlaybackFull 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
Interface
USBHi-Speed USB:
Data transfer protocol: MTP, PTP
Video outputCan be selected from NTSC and PAL
Supported languages
Supported languagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power source
BatteryOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9
AC adapterAC Adapter EH-5a (used with Power Connector EP-5, available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.)
WeightApprox. 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap
