Price range: £427.98
What is it: Entry-level 10-megapixel dSLR with in-camera editing
What we think: While it sports some new features, it falls short of the competition
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 April 2008
Tags: Nikon, Nikon D60, image stabilisation, LCD, shutter lag
We like:
Optically stabilised 18-55mm kit lens; convenient onscreen user interface; compatible with a wide variety of lenses and accessories
We don't like:
Pricey for what it offers; lens-based image stabilisation is less flexible than sensor-shift offered by some competitors
You might also need:
Includes AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens
CNET UK judgement:
Despite modest improvements in performance and a couple of new features, Nikon's D60 fails to impress and costs more than some competing models
Full review:
There was a time when the idea of an entry-level dSLR was an oxymoron. Even the least expensive dSLR was a large step up from the digital compacts at the time. These days, entry-level dSLRs are being made to be entry level, and their prices line up closely with the most expensive compact cameras. Continue Reading...
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