Nikon N60 35mm SLRs

Nikon N60 35mm SLRs 

DESCRIPTION

Vacations, family events, travel, portraits, close-ups, wide shots, telephoto shots — the Nikon N60 and a high-quality Nikkor lens can handle them all. Opt for totally automatic operation and make photos with ease. Or use the N60's full set of controls for personal picture-taking pleasure and creativity.

USER REVIEWS

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[Jan 28, 2023]
sumnerz


Strength:

There is a mirror-lock up on this camera, and it is achieved simply by activating the self-timer. As a manual self-timer, I have enjoyed varying the time delay from 3seconds to 10 seconds. Brighton Towing Company

Weakness:

None . .

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Nov 11, 2021]
Janwil


Strength:

Love the whole product! Thanks Louis Vuitton Bag

Weakness:

None so far

OVERALL
RATING
5
[May 04, 2021]
yvettemkflt63


Strength:

I received this as a gift. It's easy to hold...relativeley light compared the the f100 and fm2. I enjoyed using this capturing my friends while doing tree cutting

Weakness:

NO LIGHT METERING

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
4
[Oct 01, 2020]
ricoboc


Strength:

A camera is nothing more than a dummy box and will perform at the skill level of the photographer. Back in the day cameras were manual everything, there where no fancy “auto this” or “auto that” gadgets built into the cameras, there weren’t even onboard light meters, photographers had to use a hand held meter or judge from experience to get proper exposure. This Nikon N60 was designed for ease of use and aimed at the amateur market when it was released. It’s a no frills camera, but it can do the job if you know a thing or two about what you are doing. I for one always shoot in manual everything I use a handheld meter as a matter of habit even in these digital days. No, this Nikon didn't set the world on fire, but it was never intended to do so. With some good glass, some decent film and a little knowledge this camera will perform as well as any 35mm film camera on the market as far as delivering sharp, usable crisp prints. It’s fast enough at 4000 to shoot sporting event and capture decent wildlife images, although some may find it tricky with the small auto focus zone, but it can be done. Look back on some great wildlife photos from the past, what do you think those photographers where using? Get the point? All in all this is a capable, easy to use, no frills camera.You can buy these dirt cheap in the digital age.

Weakness:

Well, the true weakness is always in the capability of the photographer.

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
4
[Aug 15, 2018]
chapmani


Strength:

I am not a professional photographer but shoot travel and portrait photography for 20 plus years. A few months ago a friend gave me this camera and he was basically shocked with the excellent results that I got out of it. I use manual focus ais lenses and the autofocus dot is surprisingly accurate with the dot confirmation. In aperture mode the center rated metering is extremely reliable. For portraits I take a couple of quick exposure reading in aperture priority mode and then use that to set up the shoot in manual mode and it is as good as any slr that I have used. Basically with good glass and some quality film stock this camera can be as good as any Nikon slr for portraits and landscapes albeit for a fraction of the price. I have seen professional fashion photographers use this camera as a backup. Highly recommend this if you already have Nikon glass; cheaper than a dslr full frame and another level when it comes to rendering natural skin tones and b&w prints. Possibly the best price point of any camera I know, perhaps next to the N90s series.

Weakness:

Unfortunately it only goes to 1/4000 sec unlike the f90 series that has 1/8000 second. Obviously not a sports camera or autofocus monster...(use your commen sense and just get agony mirrorless or DSLR!)

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
4
[Dec 17, 2017]
Wolffn
Intermediate

Strength:

It reliably takes excellent images. Solid to hold. Excellent built-in flash that I can count on to give great night time shots indoors and outdoors. I have N8008S and N65, with all their extra functions, but with an AF. D or G lens the F60 does the job with no fuss. I have read the amateurs and experts’ condescending and damning reviews including Ken Rockwell’s “run as fast as you can” report. I take no notice, Who cares how many focus points it doesn’t have if a single focus point does it well.

Weakness:

None that bother me.

I can rely on my F60.

Similar Products Used:

N65, N6006, N8008S

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Sep 24, 2003]
Gabby Juanengo
Expert

Strength:

Easy to hold...relativeley light compared the the f100 and fm2

Weakness:

NO LIGHT METERING!!! on manual mode. Hard to use on manual mode. controls not well-placed

It's an OKAY camera... not as good as other nikon cameras, overall 3 out of 5

Customer Service

never needed cust serv yet!!!

Similar Products Used:

Use the FM2 or FM3 if you want better manual performance...and the F100 if you want full auto performance...Actually i like my FM10 better than this

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
2
[Aug 14, 2003]
maurifoto
Professional

Strength:

Cheap,Dont need to worry if breaks of someone steals.Works well,batery last forever,...Works well with nice daylight situations specially shadows and black and white film.... I have taken great pictures with it.see my web page www.areilza.com

Weakness:

with manual focus lens NO LIGHT METER.You have to use a hand light meter-I have a sekonik dow.A little bit noise to shoot insede church.Rewind of film also noisy.Does not have 1/3 compensation but only 1/2-I do not know if this is good or bad?haha

I like the Camera since its almost as a manual focus camera but has all electronic devices to play .It works well-Mine broke the dial so I shoot in Manual all the time,thats ok-I liked best when usin 1/30 to 1/125 speed accuraccy is great.Good camera if you dont need all that silly high tech stuff for camera engenears and their mothers in law

Customer Service

I tried but in Spain is a pain in the neck I lost purchse tiket and they didnot want toknow anything about the camera .I had guaranty!!!!!!

Similar Products Used:

seagull chinese camera-dont buy it hang yourself better.although you can use a self defense..

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Mar 20, 2003]
NikonMonkey
Expert

Strength:

Sturdy, Crisp shots, good battery life.

Weakness:

Fragile, easily breaks. umm besides that happening great camera, but there has been know to break this way, its a defect but if it does break dont fix it, not worth it.

This camera was great when i first got it. Took clean and crisp shots, i loved how it sounded. It was all around and easy to use camera. I had it for a little more than a year and one day the auto focus broke and Nikon WANTED $135 to fix it!

Customer Service

Very rude, inconsiderate. Wanted to charge me the same amout to fix it as much as i paid for it.

Similar Products Used:

Now i have the N80, ITS GREAT! i would recomend spend the extra money and get the N80.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
4
[Oct 21, 2002]
amitpan
Intermediate

Strength:

Price Good Feel and Looks Powerful Built in flash with a good GN Preset programs. Very easy to use.

Weakness:

No Cable Release No Spot metering. No ISO setting

This is a very good camera for a beginner.I bought it when I decided to go from point and shoot cameras to SLR. I chose N60 as it was the least expensive.I have tried all kinds of lights and exposures and the pictures were phenomenal ( except the ones which were messed up by me).I would recommend to but a good lens with this and get rid of the Plastic lens that comes with it. As my skills are growing in photography I do feel that I should upgrade to another Nikon N90 or higher.I would still like to keep my N60 though.

Customer Service

Good.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
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