Nikon D60 Digital SLR Review

Nikon D60 Modes and features
Looking closely, will single out the subtle difference in the two bodies. Sandwiched nicely between the screen and optical viewfinder are two motion sensors and these deactivate the screen when you move your eye to the viewfinder.

Switching on the camera activates the sensor cleaning which incorporates the same ultrasonic wave technology as you will find on the D60's bigger brother, the D300. This action is also performed when turning the camera off.

Looking at the bright screen has a default creamy, grey colour with information dotted all over. The right side is dominated by a quick use menu which is accessed by pressing the i button on the bottom left of the camera. The main screen shows the shutter speed and aperture in bold lettering as well as a quick reference diagram next to it. When the shutter speed is manipulated in Shutter priority or Manual, a series of dashes around the aperture diagram adjust to a slower or faster speed. Likewise, when the aperture is changed, the circle shrinks and expands to show how open or closed it is.

Neither of these features can really be used to judge the shutter speed or aperture unless you get used to them through a massive amount of use. It's the same thing as using the noise of your car engine to judge how fast you're going.

Inside is where the upgrades have been made. In fact, it seems at first glance, that the D60 may have been released solely to get a new model out with the EXPEED sensor and to show off the Vibration Reduction (VR) lens.

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