Nikon D60 Digital SLR

Don't understand how you could give the D60 so low marks. The camera is an advancement over the D40X which was rated a 10, and has more features. Sure it doesn't have live view but that is not perfected yet. As far as taking pictures, it's quality is up there with the best. Think you should re-evaluate your review. Featuers should at least be an 8 and Value a 9 as the price is really good now.

I agree with the previous comment. This review seems very negative compared to the review for the D40x, which is now retailing for over £100 more on Amazon.co.uk. The D60 is selling for £390, which seems good to me, and unless there is evidence that the features and image quality have deteriorated compared to the D40/D40x, then surely it should also get top marks?

In bright lighting condition (like, in a bright cloudy day) the back LCD panel of D60 doesn't show up any info (remains black) even if the '+' button is pressed. It may be a defect of the model. Can any body suggest anything?

I totally agree with the marks given for this camera - and therefore disagree with the commments made about. To have no live view and no in-built image stabilisation surely must detract from the cameras funtunality within this price sector. As a first time buyer of a D-SLR, you are directed to the Nikons and Canons - to find these features lacking is quite disappointing. While these may not be important to experienced photographers, to beginners like me they are important.

Layby .. I think if you read the article above, they state that Nikon doesn't put image stabilization in their cameras. They put them in the lens. At least that's the way it reads. So the D40 doesn't have it either.
Also, honestly how can any camera (D40x) receive so many 10's. Leave some wiggle room. GG

This is about the 10th review I have read about the Nikon D60. This is the only one to give a poor rating, very puzzling. I am now in doubt about making a purchase.To be rated lower than the D40 and D40x seems to suggest that Nikon are taking a step back, surely a first for them.

I just bought the d60 with the vibration reduction lenses and my first test out of the box was to take a picture of the stamen of a flower backlit by strong sunlight - I figured this was an extreme test - I used the spot focus and spot metering - in other words, just 2 extra steps beyond a point and shoot, and the result was fantastic - really nice depth of field, sharp auto focus in low light (the flower was in shadow), exposure was nearly perfect - the stamen itself was in sharp focus, some of the pollen particles were not - but this was with the 18-55 mm lens and no tripod. Those of us who are graduating up from a film - based SLR don't mind having to look through a viewfinder. I thought I would need to spend hours learning the features of this camera to be able to take nice pictures, but I was pleasantly surprised at how intuitive everything is. If you are used to using old SLRs, this model is a dream come true.

I disagree with the score as well. I got mine a few days ago and I love it. I sold my new Olympus E510 as I did not like it at all, I hated the strobing flash. Photos with the D60 are fresh and clear and razor sharp. It is a breeze to use. True the lenses are more expensive but something to save for I guess. I would give this a 9 out of 10.