Nikon Europe Debuts D60 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User-friendly Nikon D60 offers 10-megapixel resolution, in-camera editing Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 29 January 2008 - Nikon Europe today announced the debut of the Nikon D60, a digital SLR designed for the consumer who wants to combine top technology with user-friendliness and creative features.
The D60 provides a resolution of 10.2 effective megapixels, Nikon’s
exclusive EXPEED image-processing concept, in-camera editing functions
and a 3-area auto focus system. The camera offers continuous shooting
at 3.0 fps, near instant power-up in just 0.19 seconds and high ISO
sensitivity, all in a compact, lightweight body with a user-friendly
ergonomic design.
The Nikon D60 is designed to simplify camera operation and allow the
photographer to concentrate on taking pictures. The camera’s simple,
user-friendly design includes a reduced number of buttons and a
combined monitor and information display. A 2.5-inch LCD screen
presents information using an easy to understand graphic user
interface, with three types of presentation style to suit all users.
The symbols and numbers in the display rotate through 90 degrees,
presenting information in the correct orientation according to how the
camera is being held. The D60 also includes a new feature that turns
off the LCD monitor screen automatically when the viewfinder is in use.
The D60 utilizes Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED technology to maximize image
quality and processing speed. The camera also offers creative features
that are designed to allow the optimisation and adjustment of images
without the need for a computer. Image optimisation is achieved through
functions like Active D-Lighting (which compensates for strong
shadows), and the automatic correction of false eye colour when using
the built-in flash. Creative features include the automated creation of
stop-motion animation files from a sequence of images, and effects that
simulate the use of optical filters to produce colour shading and
sparkling highlights.
To combat the dust that can be introduced into the camera body when
changing lenses, , the D60 includes an integrated dust reduction
system. Nikon’s exclusive Airflow Control System channels dust out of
the image path and a vibrating, self-cleaning sensor unit shakes off
any remaining dust from the camera’s optics.
The Nikon D60 standard kit comes with a high-performance VR-NIKKOR
lens, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Compact and
lightweight, the lens offers 3x zoom with a versatile focal length
range of 27mm to 82.5mm (35mm-format equivalent). Nikon’s advanced
Vibration Reduction technology combats the effect of camera shake,
allowing the use of shutter speeds that are up to three times slower
than is practical with non-VR lenses. And with its sophisticated,
leather-toned design, the lens looks as good as the pictures it takes.
“The D60 is intended to put high quality photography within the reach
of ordinary consumers.” said Toru Uematsu, Manager Prosumer Products at
Nikon Europe B.V “The combination of precision technology and carefree
convenience places the D60 in a unique position of offering compact
camera users the chance to move up to digital SLR with ease and
security.”
The D60 is capable of use in a range of lighting conditions due to a
wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to ISO 1600 and offers vivid colour
reproduction with clear, sharp results.. For convenient use in places
where flash photography is not allowed, the camera will set the
sensitivity automatically for the best results . The camera’s built-in
Speedlight produces excellent balanced results thanks to Nikon’s
sophisticated i-TTL flash system, and also allows the use of additional
remote-controlled Speedlights.
Storing images on highly-compact SD memory cards (compatible with
SDHC), the D60 body measures approximately 126 (W) x 94 (H) x 64 (D) mm
and weighs 495 grams. Supplied accessories include a rechargeable
Li-ion battery, quick charger, USB cable, rubber eyecup, camera strap,
body cap, eyepiece cap and accessory shoe cap. The provided software
includes the Nikon Software Suite on CD-ROM. Software for
photofinishing and camera remote control may be purchased separately as
an option. Suggested retail pricing for the D60 Kit with AF-S DX Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is €699. Other kits are available.
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