Editor's note: Click here to read our in-depth review of the Nikon D60.
Nikon today introduced six new Coolpix cameras in addition to the new D60 DSLR camera, which sports 10.2 effective megapixels and several new features such as an intuitive LCD information display, Nikon's EXPEED image processing engine, dual dust reduction, in-camera editing tools and more creative options. The D60 joins Nikon's line of D-series DSLR cameras and shares a form factor similar to the D40 - Nikon's smallest DSLR to date.
Nikon claims a 0.18-second start-up time and split-second shutter response, which combine to eliminate shooting lag. The D60 should also be capable of shooting continuously at up to three pictures per second.
The D60 comes packaged with Nikon's new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens, and the camera's 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor works with Nikon's 3-D Color Matrix Metering II function for better exposure in challenging lighting conditions.
In-camera functionality such as Active D-lighting enables the user to optimize shadow and highlight detail as pictures are taken, while a Retouch menu offers image editing without the need of a computer. Other in-camera functionality includes red-eye correction, image trim, color-intensifying filters and adjustable cross-screen star effects.
The D60's Stop-Motion Movie mode enables users to create stop-animation movie clips from a series of up to 100 consecutive JPEG files. More experienced photographers will also have the option of shooting in lossless NEF (RAW) format, and then adjusting image parameters, such as size, format and white balance, all within the camera.
Nikon's new camera additionally offers an Airflow Control System, which along with the Image Sensor Cleaning function should ensure that specks of image degrading dust is constantly removed. With every click of the shutter, the system channels away particles from the sensor.
The D60 also sports a new power conserving Eye Sensor that turns the 2.5-inch LCD display on and off automatically when the user alternates between taking pictures and reviewing camera settings. A customizable user interface rounds out the D60's features, as users can create their own wallpapers and adjust color settings to adapt to their preferences.
The recently introduced Ey-Fi memory card is also supported, enabling wireless transfer of images. Additionally, photos can be written to SD and SDHC cards.
The Nikon D60 will be available in February 2008, but pricing information has yet to be announced.
Nikon today also introduced the new PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses. The latter is engineered specifically for extreme close-up photography, and will be available in March 2008 for $550. The former is equipped with a tilt/shift mechanism that enables photographers to manipulate perspective, distortion and focus, and will be available later this spring for $2000.
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