Nikon N60 35mm SLRs
Nikon N60 35mm SLRs
[Nov 19, 2000]
Allan Kostyniuk
Intermediate
Strength:
-Great beginner SLR
Weakness:
-I quickly outgrew this camera. I've had it for only a year, and am now looking to purchase an F80 or F100. For what it's designed for, this is a great little camera. Especially if you just want to take some great photos, this camera will be with you for a long time. If you are considering really going into photography more as a serious hobby, or profession, I'd save the extra bucks and start with an N65 (although I haven't tried it, I think it integrates a couple more features which I would've liked to see on the F60) or an F80. But if you need light weight, and maximum versatility with family members, etc. this camera is a great buy. Customer Service Haven't had a single problem with this camera. Some people claim it's too flimsy, but if you respect your camera, you shouldn't have a problem here. Similar Products Used: -I've tested an F100 and F80, and have shot a couple rolls with an F5. All Nikon products of course! |
[Nov 16, 2000]
georgio milette
Intermediate
Strength:
well balanced..feels good in hand..
Weakness:
no mf lens spot metering!!! it's the perfect beginner camera for someone who thinks he's going to grow as a user.. Customer Service not tested yet!! Similar Products Used: own AE-1 with 28 and 135 lens.. |
[Nov 16, 2000]
R.D. Kenwood
Intermediate
Strength:
The N60's ergonomics are excellent, but controls don't move with the solid sureness of the higher-end Nikons (nor do most of its competitors at this price point). Still, there's a reassuring heft to the body.
Weakness:
Minor quibbles: the textured plastic covering is less grippy than I'd like. No standard cable release socket. Why the N60QD over the N60? I preferred the all-black finish. Also, for a lot of snapshot situations, it's useful to have the date imprint - other times, simply turn the imprinting off. For more money, you can get an N80 that is a better body for the serious amateur. For less money, you can get an FM-10 that is also, in many respects, a better body for the serious amateur. On the other hand, there are lots of times when one needn't be so serious. For all those times, the N60 is ideal. I just sold mine to get the N65QD because I really do like having DOF preview. Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: N8008s, N90s. I've ordered an N65QD that should come some time next month. |
[Dec 22, 2000]
P. Joyce
Intermediate
Strength:
Relatively light and flexible, nice grip; incredible flash (people)results; good travel camera re:theft won't be life threatening.
Weakness:
can handle mid-range light and contrast (20-80) not bright scenery Wanted a point-shoot, went home with N-60 - is OK.At a party the hosts 30yr old daughter grabbed my camera and shot 1/2 roll before I was aware; the flash pictures of people 6-10ft (auto) are pro quality - better than my Leitz. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Konica 35mm (Korea, 1952) Lieca R3, R4 |
[Jan 17, 2001]
Alan Carter
Professional
Strength:
- Confortable, precise,
Weakness:
- No DOF preview buttom. First of all, a great beginner camera. Every picture I have taken, have great quality, found in SLR's more expensives. From a professional point of view, you have almost all main options with easy manual control adjust. The abcense of DOF buttom, regardless of its functionalty for some kind of beginers, is the less. Excellent featuring, 3D metering in daylight and with Customer Service No needed at all. Similar Products Used: Canon EOS 300, Pentax MX7 |
[Jan 18, 2001]
Colin Loh
Beginner
Strength:
Affordable. Automatic metering is quite reliable for most casual outdoor situations.
Weakness:
No spot metering. This is a product for the starting SLR photographer, but even so, it lacks certain features that makes it easy to outgrow, even for beginners. (Probably a marketing stratetgy by Nikon?) Similar Products Used: None |
[Jan 26, 2001]
Peter Arnold
Intermediate
Strength:
- Excellent body construction.
Weakness:
- Slow 1/2000 shutter. A great camera for users and begginers that are making their first steps in photography. Solid construction and excellent quality of pictures. Customer Service Never needed that. Similar Products Used: Canon EOS 300, Minolta Maxxum 300Si, various P&S cameras. |
[Jan 30, 2001]
Donny Kim
Casual
Strength:
Cheap camera. Extremely easy to use. Built in flash a good accessory. Felt solid.
Weakness:
Can't set ISO!! Used this camera to take bulk rolled 50 speed velvia and had to trick camera by overexposing by 1 and 1.5 stops. Good camera for a beginner or for someone who doesn't want to deal with "technical" aspects of more professional cameras. Easy to use, cheap. Similar Products Used: Nikon N80 |
[Feb 13, 2001]
Kevin Bielinski
Intermediate
Strength:
Easy to use and is good for someone who has no intentions on developing their own personal techniques with the art of photography. The pictures come out great.
Weakness:
Nothing says "AMATURE" more than an N60 does. Unless of course you have an N50. The camera is very easy to operate and is only a few steps above a point and shoot camera. It is an easy camera to out grow. The flash is very inconsistant and the lack of a synch terminal and DOF preveiw button make the camera lousy for studio and macro work. This camera is a glitzed up point and shoot. It takes very good pictures and is absolutely perfect for a person who wants a good quality camera for vacation and family affairs. I myself would purchase a Nikon Speedlight in order to ensure consistant flash results. The camera is far from professional. But Nikon did not design it for that market. Still in all, it does serve its purpose well and I would only recommend it to amatures with no professional intentions. Customer Service Never had a problem Similar Products Used: Nikon N90, F100, F5 |
[Feb 13, 2001]
Joe
Intermediate
Strength:
- easy to use
Weakness:
- can't change ISO number manually Good camera for beginners. Takes nice pictures. 1/2000 second shutter speed is more than plenty for freezing sports action. If you want to go in-depth in photography, you will find yourself growing out of it quickly. I should have spent extra money for something more advanced. I'm looking to sell mine for upgrade. Anyone who wants to buy my almost brand new N-60 may contact me. Customer Service Good Similar Products Used: none |