Nikon D60

I found this camera easy to use, I barely had to look in the manual. I was choosing between this camera and the Sony A200 and found the Sony too bulky where as the Nikon is alot more easy to grip. Overall I am happy I got the Nikon D60 and not the Sony.

It takes great pictures easily, it's light and handles well. All the controls are easy to use - you do have to spend a little time with the instructions, though! I recommend doing so and setting up the camera the way you like it. I am pretty much a novice when it comes to digital SLRs so if I can do it, anyone can! The whole package is excellent - if you have kids (as I do) a decent camera is a must and this camera fits the bill superbly.

The built in flash can be a bit harsh - but that's just built in flashes for you. The camera definitely benefits from a dedicated flash - I bought the Nikon SB-600 Speedlight to go with the camera and it's fantastic, I'd highly recommend it (and it's coming down in price as Nikon have just released a brand new top range flash, so good value for money).

Image quality is very good and plenty of options on the camera.

The software is poor and the camera has a plastic feel. I would like to turn the screen off, with a switch on the camera and use only the information in the viewfinder so I can preserve the battery power.

The camera is easy to use, it doesn't take long to get to grips with it the instruction manual is very clear and eay to understand making very quick and easy to start using the camera. I paricularly like the playback option where you can see the image you have just taken. This is brialliant for me as I have just started a Photography course and therfore I can instantly see if I have made a mistake. The camera is lightweight and all the neccesary buttons are close to hand. The lcd screen shows the images very clearly. I find the camera easy to hold it is not bulky at all.

Fantastic pictures from a great set of lenses. Easy learning curve, and the menu system is easy to navigate.

Addictive... need to buy more lenses...

The D60 is a fantastic starter SLR, it has enough features foing for it to make it interesting. The 10mpx is great for the cost of the camera and I really like the raw processing built in the camera.

no bad points for a beginner

The body is fine, and has all the features you could really want.

The lenses supplied weren't the VR ones I had thought I was getting, and aren't really as good - the optics themselves are good, it's just the image-stabilising software (at least I assume it's software) that is not there. And that's a real bonus, or would have been.

Feels well made, but quite lightweight. All controls work in ann intuitive manner. Menus are quite easy to navigate. The lens is really fantastic, focussing to only a few inches from front of lens, so almost macro shots are possible. The VR works really well, I have shots handheld at less than 1/15 of a second that are blurr free. This is my first DSLR, but I have always had Nikon film SLRS in the past. Really can't fault it for the price.

None really.

Very good graphic user interface. Menu intensive but menu very easy to follow and set. Good kit lens, with excellent macro facility and useful stabilisation so that longer shutter speeds ( in low light ) can be hand held. In camera processing of both raw and jpeg images. Sensor dust cleaning. Small and light but good handling.

Lens front element rotates for focus, so graduated or polarising filters cannot be used, No "in body" focus motor, limiting lens choice. No electric or cable release. No live view, virtually standard these days.

very simple to use, nice weight and size. alot more compact than i was expecting. using high capacity sd cards is great as memory cards are cheap and work with the majority of electronics.

i knew from the offset that the camera only supported autofocus if the lens had an inbuilt motor (the d40/60 lack the drive pin for older lenses) but didnt expect nikon to have so many gaps in their lens range that didnt have an af-s lens. a flaw but one i should have researched more. it appears sigma have a number of lenses that fill the gaps if your willing to venture out from nikon lenses (the Sigma-HSM support the autofocus)

I love this camera. Picture quality is superb. It's not too large, bulky or heavy so easy to carry around. The controls are easy to master

I can't fault this camera

As a beginner moving from compact digital to digital SLR it meets all my needs and is very user friendly and easy to use.

Not a bad point but I have yet to test it to it's full until I start to progress in my own learning.

For an entry level digital SLR this was excellent value for money, good image sensor, wide range of features but with the ability to start to take good quality pictures immediately without being overawed by the cameras range of functions which can be learnt over time. The lenses were excellent and for what many consider as a budget telephoto lense the Tamron 70-300mm is suberb and very easy to use, the macro function is extremely useful.

Having used the camera a lot in the last month in many different environments I haven't got anything to complain about at the time of writing.

After using an upper-end digital compact for five years it is now a real pleasure to return to using an SLR especially with the speed of loading without apparent delays. As I hardly ever use flash the VR lens is proving a boon in low light,ie church interiors, candid family pictures, etc.

None provided a stand-by charged battery is available.

much lighter and a little smaller than my D300 very suited for my young lady for her work (a school teacher, Drama) and her day trips out of school. Yet the pictures are as good as mine, without the fuss. Professional pictures without needing years of reading manuals we also purchased Bert's cheat sheet for the D60 from www.Photobert.com as I did for the D300 great help for the novice and professional too

It does what it says on the box

I have not found any yet

Impressive standard lens Basic features are easy to master Very quick start up Put a bit of effort in and you wont be disappointed with the results Built in flash works very well

Depth of field preview would have been nice Button placement can be fiddly when trying to alter settings in manual mode, i.e. shutter speed & apature. Struggles to keep up if taking more than 3 photos in very quick succession Seems a bit over priced compared to the D40, however I'm sure it will come down.

As an amatuer photographer, this camera has just about all the features you may wish to play with - along with legendary Nikon quality. In addition, in auto modes, it will get great results every time.

No live view viewfinder, but not a big problem, as you can snap away till your heart's content and pick the best overhead shot later!

Easy to use - great camera for digital SLR beginner

Not really any but lens change can be fiddly

Image quality. Build quality.

None

The build quality is excellent and the feel of the camera is very comfortable during use. I am pleased with the immage quality and enjoying getting used to the manual features. The vibration reduction lens is a very useful feature.

None so far.

The Interchangeable Lenses are a bonus, Nikon build quality, and the wide variety of settings on the camera ensure a decent photo every time.

It is difficult to come to grips with all the features the camera has to offer, possibly, over time I will be able to learn all the details & settings on the camera and be able to use them accordingly.

The good points of this camera are that it is super easy to use ideal for the novice to the expert it has excellent mega pixel it basically tells you what to do if you need more light or more exposure. I would recommend this camera to anybody espesially with nikon doing the cash back one of the cheapest.

There are only a few bad bad points with this camera and they are the sound that it makes when you take a pic it sounds a bit plasticy and when you take a few photo's they don't process all that quick.

Good value, rugged camera. Great for a person who is just starting off with SLR cameras, and the extra telefocal lens doubles the fun and versatility.

The second telefocal lens sometimes has trouble focusing, and it is often better (or quicker in case you miss your opportunity!) to have the lens on manual focus. Apart from that, nothing bad to report.

as a Nikon owner i expected to get the very high quality i am used to and i am not disappointed in any respect

nothing

Easy to use - Great first DSLR

Compact size, great quality pictures

Can't take Black & White photos - have to adjust the colour ones afterwards

Excellent quality photos using Auto plus with with more manual control. Easy to use Still experimenting!

None so far

Well priced and easy to use. Fast start up time and the vibration reduction system works very well.

It does take a while to transfer images onto memory card once the photo has been taken.

"Nikon" systems which are similar to my Nikon film SLR. Compact, light & easy to carry. Good range of features - this is my first digital camera.

Would have liked a better lens with the camera built-in to purchase price.

images don't look that great on the computer as they look on the LCD, which is quite dissapointing after taking lots of pics during holiday...

Picture quality, ease and good starting point for some one moving towards more professional amateur photography in style.

There are no bad points with this camera albeit there is a lot to learn in order to use it properly, I think if it has any negative points then the camera and the fact it is a Nikon just ooze with quality.

Good package as a starter to DSRL

Should have lens covers as standard.

Fantastic Camera Great image quality would definately recommen

No Live View

An excellent product for the price, easy to use and produces great results.

Too early to tell.

Good More than entry DSLR

Not enough features

This is my first D-SLR and at first I was not too impressed with the images; but I soon learnt that this camera has to be used in fully manual mode to really appreciate it's capabilities. I opted for VR lens and it really does take sharp true-to-life images. I think the D60 is built tough and I've already used it in wind/rain and on a beach with no fuss at all. I used to have film SLR and have a lot of photographic experience behind me (no expert though!!!) and overall feel this is a good first D-SLR that will allow me to enjoy my hobby and build a lens system upon. With the July cash back offer this camera worked out far better value than a Canon EoS 400d

Non, really nothing I'd change at all.

excellent build quality and performance

no dedicated carry case

Good value for money. Amazing entry level DSLR. Good quality of pictures. The best choice, in my opinion, when upgrading from standard digital camera.

No live view - but i guess, lower price compensate for this.

It is easy to use and a good starting point when learning digital photography. It will produce all the quality you need for an ammeter or for someone training professionally.

The low pixel count and the small sensor (1.5X smaller than 35mm) leave it a bit in the shade compared to the Canon.

lcd screen auto programmes lens versatility menus

complex instruction manual

Awesome camera. People say live view is necessary; but it isnt with this camera.

nothing wrong with it.

Excellent image quality. Superior build quality. Superb kit lens. Good feature set. Quick to operate. Small and light with excellent handling. It's a Nikon!

None found so far

comfortable to hold for someone who has never used a SLR/DSLR before.

worried about LCD screen getting scratched so had to buy screen protector sheets - could these be provided with camera because not very expensive in comparison and yet protect a vulnerable area of camera.

An excellent camera, just right for me as a keen amateur photographer. Excellent build quality.

Easy to use, fast (everything focus/metering/startup, everything). Light, fits hands nicely. Good low light performance. Menus (mostly) easy to use. Focuses on the correct things, nearly all the time.

Auto white balance has limited range. Tendency to over expose slightly (but no worse than my previous camera) but is easily correctable.

makes taking good photos easy flatters the operator

easy to use, large screen, speed of processing

body too light for stability

simple to point and shoot

I think it is the perfect camera for semi professional use.

Smallish, light weight, good all round camera. My nine year old uses it and has taken some brilliant pictures. I like to be able to experiment in manual mode. have the best of both worlds.Well recommend.

None yet.

Variety of functions

Weight ,position of person when using remote control (only in front!)

Looks good,feels good,delivers what it says

Too soon to say but have none to complain about

Superb Image quality, easy to use as there are good instructions with it. Lots of thing to fiddle with.

Excellent quality images.

pictures are clear and sharp, and there are plenty of settings for each type of shot.

The included zoom lens, for me, doesn't zoom as far as I would like, which means eventually I will have to buy another lens.

Nice camera light easy to use

Hard to attatch Neck strap Didn't get cashback as promised

image quality, build quality,

Some menu functions not intuitive enough, with function selection buried

Is easy to use, has some great features and the VR kit is superb for short focal length shots.

the lack of Auto-Exposure-Bracketing so it's difficult to start experimenting with HDR imaging as the feature that is most commonly used to get your multiple exposures is missing, also the 3 point AF system is a bit lack luster as Canon has managed 5 and 7 AF point systems in cameras aimed at the same demographic.

Light weight; easy to use controls - all buttons fall to hand conveniently. 10.2 megapixels; autofocus is smooth and quiet; very fast start-up, no annoying delays before shooting. All programs do what they say they should do. Antivibration works well. Nikon quality evident with both camera body and lens.

None really - it's a very worthwhile purchase

ease of handling, feels comfortable. easy to use straight away

no bad points

Feels sturdy and well built with plenty of features

This is my first digital SLR and I am still reading the manual and experimenting

Extremly good camera for the money.

No real bad points.

ease of use, the balance of the camera, The quality and workman ship.

cant find any, so far

Good value for money, ease of use and fantastic picture quality

ease of use, very good image quality,friendly interface

week shoot when getting dark

Well designed and built.Excellent results.

Does not have a built-in focus drive motor,so limited to AF-S and AF-I lenses

Easy to use,well made, VR usefull.

Lacks bracketing.Lenses are a little plasticy. In bright sunlight display dificult to see to review pictures.

Ease of use and quality for the relatively cheap price.

Three point of focus - not a big issue though really for amateurs.

Easy to use for a first time DSLR user, not too chunky to handle for smaller hands.

None found so far

image quality, feature set and build are excellent. The vibration reduction on the lenses makes it a dream to use.

cost is a bit too much over other manufacturers.

Good battery life. Fairly easy to use for a digital SLR.

Additional Nikon lenses can be a bit expensive.

I have a Nikon Coolpix 4200 so I am familiar with Nikon point and shoot modes. I have only used the D60 on auto so far and am pleased with the results. The Vibration Reduction option is useful at full zoom. The software program supplied is a big improvement on the 4200 Nikon View. The ability to be able to use older Nikon lenses from my film camera was a deciding factor for me.

So far I have not come across any apart from getting used to a relatively lightweight body and a fairly large lens.

Feels solid but light, a big advance over my 1981 Nikon FE!!

Early days yet but don't feel quite so much in control than when using an old familiar FE

Nice first time Digital SLR with a host of features but easy to pick up and shoot.

Yet to find some.

easy to use just point and shoot

havent found none yet

easy to use and excellent pictures

none as yet