Nikon N60 35mm SLR Camera (Body only)

by Nikon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001ZUNQ
• Item model number: N60
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,579 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #15 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > Point & Shoot Film Cameras
  • #34 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > SLR Cameras
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Introducing a new popularly priced Nikon SLR, The Nikon N60 autofocus SLR with a built in speedlight. By offering all the standard SLR features and Nikon system compatibility, with a stylish new ergonomic design, the Nikon N60 makes versatile SLR photography accessible to everyone, from beginners to experienced photographers. The N60 features easy to use dials and a large LCD panel for optimum simplicity of operation. The fully automatic general purpose program mode offers point and shoot capability that is ideal for beginners to SLR photography.

Features

• General purpose program offers point and shoot operation
• Compatible with AF Nikkor lenses and Nikon system accessories for versatile SLR photography
• Auto exposure modes (Auto multi program, Shutter Priority Auto and Aperture Priority Auto) along with Manual mode enable users to control the exposure
• 3D Multi Sensor balanced fill flash with built in and accessory Nikon TTL speedlights
• Large LCD panel provides confirmation of comprehensive camera settings at a glance
• New auto servo AF automatically chooses to lock focus or activate focus tracking according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information)
• Vari program modes automatically set the proper shutter speed & aperture combination for specific subjects and scenes.
• Zinc alloy front body diecast and aluminium film guide rails ensure toughness and reliability

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

112 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars N60 is a perfect entry level SLR, November 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nikon N60 35mm SLR Camera (Body only) (Electronics)

An excellent choice for anyone looking for an SLR at the hobby level. The N60 has all the features you'll need to allow for full control, and takes great "auto mode" pictures too. While heavier than most, the camera is rugged - using stainless steel parts where most use plastic (check out the lens mount). The extra heft also makes the camera feel more stable.

83 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Entry Level SLR, November 30, 1999

By 

Brendan Schultz (Harrisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon N60 35mm SLR Camera (Body only) (Electronics)

I have had the N60 for about 4 months and I have taken at least 30 rolls of film with it. All of the pictures have come out great. When compared to my dads Minolta 530si, this camera is better in almost every way. Although it is a little heavy compared to the other entry level SLR's I prefer it to a lighter camera that has much less of a quality feel to it.

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pictures, December 30, 1999

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Sara Carrillo (Liberal, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon N60 35mm SLR Camera (Body only) (Electronics)

I've owned my Nikon N-60 for about a year now and have to say that it's a great camera. The things that most set Nikon apart from other cameras are picture quality, ease of use and camera quality. You will find that Nikon cameras weigh more than comparable cameras of other brands because their construction is sturdier and meant to last for years. As for picture quality, I can only say that when the photographer who was supposed to take my brother's wedding pictures got drunk and failed to show (!), the pictures I took with my Nikon made a most acceptable wedding album. Being strictly an amateur, I've not yet learned to develop my own photos, but my Nikon's pictures can be blown up to 11"x16" by a mail-in developer with no fuzziness or loss of clarity. And of course, once you get the camera, it's so easy to use you have to start buying lenses and filters! So far I have the basic 38:80 lens and a 100:300 zoom, which adjusts for macro @ 300 to take portraits. Whether using the fully automatic mode or switching to the manual and playing, you'll definitely get your money's worth out of this camera. And by the way, I paid $ for mine (which included the basic lens) and can't regret it, so $ is a real bargain!