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4.5 stars
"The D60 made me switch from Canon gear!!!"
Pros: Very easy to use with buttons to get you to all the settings quickly. You don't have to go through a dozen menus to get to the settings you need.
Cons: None that I have found at this point.
Summary: I've used Canon gear for almost 40 years. I have also used Bronica 2 1/4 in cameras. I was a weekend Pro for about 10 years, mostly weddings, portraits, and model portfolios. But I sold all my gear 14 years ago to fund other interest.
I got the urge recently to get back into photography and did a lot of research into DSLRs. My research pointed me to Canon and Nikon, some surprise huh! I finally went with the Nikon D60. It has excellent features for the money and Nikon lenses have always had a great reputation. My lenses have proved that it's still true with the 18-55 VR and 55-200 VR lenses. They're very sharp and clear. The VR does a great job an helps provide great results at shutter speeds that used to require a tripod!
While most people consider this a beginner camera; I would say while it's easy enough for a beginner to use, it's definitely more than that. It can do things we could only dream about with 35mm film cameras. This camera will make any advanced amateur or pro photographer very happy. It's light weight, easy to carry all day. It's built very sturdy and feels very solid.
The two VR lenses I have, focus precisely, fast, and silently. They are very sharp and clear when stopped down to F8 or so. The results at full aperture are slightly soft but not objectionable by any means. With the VR lenses I can now carry a light weight monopod instead of packing a heavy tripod.
It took a lot to get me to switch from my favorite, Canon, but the D60 made me do it!!
Where to buy
Nikon D60 (with 18mm-55mm lens):
$639.95
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