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.
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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. #3
Nikon 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.
Nikon D60 DSLR Camera (Body Only) (OLD MODEL)
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Last update: 08-16-2024
About this item
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)
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)