Nikon D60 Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon D60
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D40X D40X vs D60
Successor:	Nikon D5000 D60 vs D5000
General
Model Number:	D60
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$699.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-02-27
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	19.2 oz (544 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	372.88mm² (23.60mm x 15.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.10 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	65
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	562
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (.NEF)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.NEF)
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3 wireless
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.48
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.48
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.095 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.32 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.093 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL9
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens.