its a point and shoot that gets the job done

for the price you get what ya pay for its pretty bare bones

bought the camera about 6 years ago when i just had gotten into photography...it has served its purpose very well and even though i have moved to the n90s i will keep this camera...some of the reviews that ive read said no cable release..who cares just put it on self timer and bulb...same thing

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All black, uses CR123, cheapest decent body, stiff metal innards,discreet sound "chlock, whirrrr",quick decisive AF,Matrix metering (Yes!), ergonomics excellent. Very good build. Low cost- no worry everyday camera. get a decent lens!

Sturdy, but somewhat heavy (solid), no flash compensation- I will tape paper to reduce flash power for fill flash. Low light AF illimunation is too bright. No grippy surface on back.

Okay, I'm not on crack, here's my review: I bought the N60QD because it was the cheapest ALL Black somewhat modern AF body. I wanted something simple and stealth- it actually looks pretty cute and compact, but feels very comfortable- if not somewhat large, but grippy. I used to have an N70 and an N80, but those both cost significantly more and has features I never used. The N65 uses tiny Cr2 batteries- I have dozens of CR123 for all my compact cameras. Back to the N60: It was produced a few years after the N70 and has a very sturdy, strong body. I noticed that there is more of the hard plastic, but that is okay- Nikon uses highquality plastic- it doesn't feel cheap. I like the layout and don't really miss any of the features from more advanced N bodies. The film rails are actually metal- similar to N70/N80. I think the N65 is all plastic. In terms of AF speed, it is quicker than my old N70, but may have a weaker motor for the really old AF lenses. The film advance is very slow, but if you press the shutter release repeatedly, you get faster than the 1 shot/sec spec. (so Nikon is limiting this body-what's new). Since the body is newer than the N70, I feel that it is a bridge to the N65/N80 using the N70 innards. I don't need DOF because I have enough experience with my lenses to know what works well. Rear flash synch- don't need it. Flash compensation- I will tape some paper over the flash to reduce it. The singular AF sensor is better for more serious amateurs, which suits me fine. Some well known webphoto sites poopoo the N60 for the AE-L/CenterWeight metering-, but this is perfect for the serious amateur- how I would want it. Matrix metering shouldn't be locked. Exposure compensation is so easy to use. So, this camera works for me and is all stealthy black.

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very informative- easy to deal with

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all N bodies, even the old ones. Nikon plastic is very solid- bounces back instead of denting.

Well built,lightweight,good grip,precise autofocus and well ballanced exposure metering system

no shutter cable release,it doesn't take the AA batteries

This camera loves to be held in my hands.It's feels big enough so that you get good grip.I own this camera for two years now and never had slightest problem with it.The metering system is very good I feel.It's definitely very good camera for begginers to SLR photography and even more advanced hobbyists can achieve excellent results with this camera that also looks quite professionaly in the black finish..I really miss only the option for shutter cable release.

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good, in Canada Nikon offers 2 years full warranty with purchase of new camera body

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It is definetly a friendly user camera. The automatic focus, the automatic f/stop feature is worth the price of the camera alone. The ability to also control everything is an absolute wonderful feature. You can't go wrong buying any of the Nikon Products, especially the N series.

The times that I've used it, I really havn't found any weaknesses.

I retired from the USAF and we used Nikon products, almost exclusively. We were involved in numerous type of terrains and different altitudes. This N60 is without a doubt the easiest camera I've ever dealt with. I would recommend it to anyone from beginner to professional.

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reliable easy to use easy on the wallet SLR makes a good 2nd body IT IS A NIKON

not much flexibility(see summary) hogs those expensive batteries-the N80 accepts an optional 4AA battery holder

Had to settle for the quartz date model because Nikon just quit making the N60 and it was all I could find. It proved to be a reliable device. About 60 or 70 rolls were put through it in the 14 months I owned it. This replaced the Canon AE-1 I was using (still own it and it''s not for sale!!). For beginners or someone who is a casual photographer,it''s an excellent choice.When I got this camera,I got serious about photography. With the AE-1, I was just a casual photographer and did not realize that I had such a great tool in my hands. As I got more and more advanced, the N60 came up short quick. No DOF preview, no cable release capability, no multiple exposures. It does not allow flash exposure compensation,changing film speed from DX coding,and it will not autofocus lenses with HSM or silent wave focusing. It does not offer spot metering, and the only way to switch from center weighted from matrix is to use Manual mode. It takes great pictures and mine was very dependable, but if you think you may go deep into photography, a better choice is the N80(I own one now).If I could do it over again, I would get the N80 the first time around, or to save money, the FM-10 manual sure looks good for an inexpensive basic camera.

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Strong body Comfortable Good ergonomics

I''m not fussed that I don''t have exposure bracketing, or multiple exposure, or depth of field preview. The only thing that disappoints me about this camera is that there is no cable release.

I like this Camera a lot. With a good lens you will come out on top. I know that this model has been discontinued and the N65 put in its place, but the n60 is a worthwile addition second hand if you can find one cheap. I traded a Pentax MZ 50 for the Nikon and was really surprised by the difference. My pics came out better, and I now know what a good sturdy camera feels like. I feel that Nikon messed up with the n65 and n80...they should''ve been built more like the N60. I will always keep this camera, even when I upgrade to another camera (possibly N90) this one will be used as a reliable backup.

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haven''t had to deal with Nikon...their products have worked flawlessly for me

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Good metering and flash metering. Good construction.

Slow AF. Cant adjust film ISO. Compatibility issues with some Nikkor lenses.

Decent camera for the price.

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Easy to use. With the preset modes: Macro, Night, Sport, Portrait, Landscape and the program modes: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and the manual mode. Anyone can take great photos by using them.

The body may be a little bit heavier than other cameras in its class. But I still like to have this sturdier body. Compared to Canon Rebel 2000, the features may be fewer than Canon''s. However, the quality delivered is comparable.

The price of this camera is unbidable considering it delivers Nikon quality. I don''t know much about photography, however, I think the functions in this camera are enough for me. I believe that the manual settings in this camera will allow me to do more creative things in the future. Just my opinions.

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Haven''t had this experience yet.

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My previous camera is a 30 years old manual focus camera - Yashica TL-Electro I like it so much that I am not going to sell it out even I got this N60

Full P&S functionality
Full Manual functionality
Built in flash
Sturdy Build
Availability of lenses
Lenses can be used on most Nikon bodies

No remote shutter release (timer can be used in most cases)

This is a great first SLR camera. It allows people like me who have only used P&S cameras to go to full auto mode when you must get a shot and then to use aperature or shutter priority or full manual to learn the craft of photography. The heft and build is far beyond any of the competitors in the price range which is more important to me that extra features that I don't know how to use. Beginner's won't be disapppointed, moderate to advanced users should look at higher models unless this is to be a backup body for Nikon lenses that they own already. Great camera for the money.

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This camera is easy to use and produces beautiful pictures.

I wish the flash would pop up automarically when needed. I would also like a remote cable.

A great camera for someone like me--I have a good eye and creativity, but lack the techical expertise to want to manually set the camera. I produce professional looking photos with this camera.

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