Nikon N60 35mm SLR Camera

Product Description

Is your old camera just gathering dust on the closet shelf? Do you doubt that it can give you the results you expect? Are you ready to take the next step toward making better, more beautiful and colorful pictures? Ones you'll be proud to display? If so, then Nikon suggests you move to the new Nikon N60 35mm Single Lens Reflex Camera. Vacations, family events, travel, portraits, close-ups, wide shots, telephoto shots - the Nikon N60 and a high-quality Nikkor lens can handle them all. Opt for totally automatic operation and make photos with ease. Or use the N60's full set of controls for personal picture-taking pleasure and creativity. For the Nikon N60 has features and performance that will more than satisfy you - like accurate or sharp autofocus, a selection of automatic and manual exposure controls, and a built-in automatic flash that will brighten your pictures. The N60 features special autofocus software that can achieve sharp focusing even when the subject is moving at a constant speed, toward or away from the camera. And the N60 does it all with Nikon quality and reliability. So if you're ready for great photography, choose the Nikon N60 and you'll see what a difference a Nikon makes.

Customer Reviews:

Great Entry To World of Nikkor Lens.......2003-12-28

Nikon was recommended to me by a knowlegable coworker. I was very impressed when he told me that Nikon manufactures their own glass. He initially recommended the N80, but all I could afford at the time was the N60. It seemed like a good entry level camera for someone new to 35mm SLR photography. I bought it from Amazon in the spring of 2000. I also found the Magic Lantern Guide to the Nikon N60/F60 Camera at B&H Photo Video in New York. It was much better than the manual that came with the camera. I highly recommend the Magic Lantern Guide to Nikon Lens as well, as you are probably going to get more than one lens before you are through! I wound up getting a wide-angle 28mm f2.8, a fast 50mm f1.4, and a classic 80-200mm f2.8 zoom lens.

Anyway, the N60/F60 has been a great introduction to the world of serious photography. It doesn't have the cable release opening, debth of field preview button, multiple exposure capability, or manual DX ISO setting of the N80 but since I didn't even know what half of those things were at first I didn't miss them!

In fact, the N60/F60 has some things the upgraded N65/F65 doesn't- like a 1/125 maximum flash sync versus the N65/F65 at only 1/90, and an Exposure Lock button. In fact, both the F65/N65 and N80/F80 only have an onboard flash with a guide number of 40, vs 49 for the N60/F60!

The N60 also feels hefty but not heavy- it's sturdy and well-built but easy to hold and use. I will always be glad I that I had the pleasure of owning this camera.

I love this camera.......2002-07-25

I've been using this camera for several years and I've been very pleased with the results. It is a great value and a fantastic blend of features and convenience. I'd highly recommend this model as a first SLR for someone interested in more serious photography. Plus with Nikon, you know that when you do replace the camera body, you'll still have some of the best lenses on the market.

A good value- but understand its limits........2000-10-21

The N60 is one of a number of new budget made-in-China cameras bearing the Nikon label. On the plus side, they're a great entry into the Nikon system, and they're backed by the Nikon organizations,m with worldwide service available. On the minus side, these are not built to the same level as the classic Nikon SLRs. They're plastic, they lack the ruggedness of real Nikons, and they won't be around in 10 or 20 years. And the lenses they come with, while they use the Nikon mount system, aren't of the optical or mechanical quality of Nikkor lenses.

But if you're not a heavy user, this is a good way to get access to the Nikon system, and to the hundreds of used Nikon lenses out there at attractive prices. If you understand the plusses and minuses, the N60 can be a good deal.

Satisfied Customer.......2000-10-18

After my wife's Kodak APS point & shoot had "pointed & shot" its last roll of film, we started looking for a replacement that offered point & shoot simplicity with the option to take complete creative control - all while producing high quality results with either option. I had enjoyed both the control and the results of my Pentax K1000 for years, but I always struggled with moving targets, low light situations, and the awkward "setup time" while people smile waiting for their picture. We purchased a Nikon N60 at the recommendation of an experienced camera pro. I mated it with a Tamron 28-80 lens and I have been and still am continually impressed with the results. My wife can use it for pointing and shooting and I can use it with either complete manual control or set priorities for shutter speed or aperature which allows me to still be creative while the camera "helps" to ensure proper exposure and focus. My wife has however started to use some of the very simple options to control the shot scenario. This is a perfect solution if you need a camera that is easy to use for those who don't want to have to learn about f-stops and metering and shutter speed, while allowing the advanced recreational photographer (who doesn't have the time or resources to take 10 bracket shots of the same subject to ensure a good shot) to be creative. It also looks great and has a nice feel.

A great entry level SLR........2000-04-27

I recently purchased a Nikon N60 after years of using point and shoot cameras. The improvement in my pictures is amazing. No more pictures with the head missing or of the subject out of focus. The automatic programs allow even beginners to take excellent portraits and "special" technique photos. I highly reccommend a 28-80mm or a 28-105mm lens to cover the most common photo requirements. The added bulk of an SLR is easily accommodated with the wide variety of cases available.

Tamron Autofocus 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Average customer rating:

Great lens for the price.
Tamron Autofocus 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Tamron Autofocus 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Manufacturer: Tamron
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

ASIN: B00006JQO5
Release Date: 2002-09-18

Product Description

Tamron's AF19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 is the affordable super wide-angle zoom ideal for travel, landscape, group portrait, adventure photography and more. Offering an authentic super wide-angle range with an angle of view of 97 degrees - 63 degrees and a close M.O.D. of 19.68 inches, this 19-35mm provides dramatic and fun image making. The lens is easy to carry anywhere as it weighs just 10.5 ounces and is only 2.66 inches long. It also features a fixed front element group and filter mount, facilitating the use of polarizing filters.

Customer Reviews:

Great lens for the price........2007-02-13

I use this lens primarily for any landscape shots - and some portrait shots where I'm doing more than headshots (I have a much better 50mm for that).

Granted with the magnification for my D70 because it is digital, this is not THE ideal wide-angle lens. The best you get is around 26mm. If you need a wider angle than that and are shotting with a similar Nikon digital SLR, this is not for you....

Otherwise: Coupled with a 77mm circular polarizer, this is an exceptionally sharp lens. While there is a lot of glass area, and you have more chances for glare, it does also come with a hood. I'd also suggest you only use this lens if you have a shoe mount flash - otherwise this lens is so big that it will create shadows with the built-in flash.

Also do consider that this lens is bulky (wide). Be sure you have enough room in your camera bag.

The price for this item is very low considering the use you will get out of it. If I were to lose this lens for one reason or another, I would immediately replace it with the same lens.

Tamron Autofocus 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras.......2006-11-10

Good quality lens, however the wide angle not as wide as I originally thought.

Tokina AF193 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon Film & Digital SLR

Average customer rating:

A great lens.
Plastic Fantastic - Great Value
Not real wide but a good lens
like it a lot

Tokina AF193 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon Film & Digital SLR

Manufacturer: Tokina
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for D50 & D70 Digital SLR Cameras

Product Features:

Works with Nikon D70, D100, D2H, D1X, D2X, F6, F5, F100, N80, N75, N70, N65, N60, N55, N50, FM3A and many more!
Multi-Coated Anti-Reflection HLD Hoya Glass
Tokina Internal Focusing - Front filter will not move during focusing!
Tokina Internal Zooming - Focal length to be adjusted without the length of the lens changing
Made in Japan

ASIN: B000810H18

Product Description

The value and performance of this wide-angle lens soars to new heights. Landscapes, group portraiture, or travel photography, this lens was built to travel light. But it's no lightweight on quality. Tokina's AF 193 uses high-refraction, low-dispersion (HLD) all-glass optics made by Hoya Corporation and multi-coated with Tokina's exclusive anti-reflection coatings for outstanding optical performance in a value-priced lens. An internal zooming ability allows the focal length to be adjusted without the over-all length of the lens changing. Filters, such as circular polarizers and other special effects, can be used, and thanks to the internal focusing mechanism the filter will not move during focusing. The AF 193 handles and travels easily due to its compact design and lightweight materials. Which is important because now you can have the benefits of a super-wide angle zoom lens with you all the time!

Customer Reviews:

A great lens........2007-01-12

I use this lense in tight situations photographing real estate as well as landscapes. It gets a lot of information in the frame.

Plastic Fantastic - Great Value.......2007-01-10

Looking for something a little more substantial than the kit lense for my new D50, I purchased one of these based upon net reviews. It is sturdy beyond my imagination, looks quite cool on the D50, and heavy enough to function as the anchor for a small boat. Nevertheless, it balances well, is adequately sharp (much better than the 28-70 Tokina I once owned), and I'll bet outperforms that kit lense, except in terms of reach. Somewhat prone to flare, but I can't think of any reasonably priced lense with this size front element that isn't. Just be careful what you're doing. Sometimes referred to as the Plastic Fantastic, it feels like all metal (or else some new super plastic!) Smooth zoom and focus rings, nicely differentiated ribbing for feel. Reasonably accurate in autofocus, although hunts a bit in low light. I'm quite pleased with this, although the short zoom range on an APS-C size sensor results in more changing, and thus the potential for dust motes. Works quite well on my Nikon 35mm. Can't believe Tokina can make a profit at this price with these materials and fit/finish. Recommended.

Not real wide but a good lens.......2006-07-09

I got this lens under the assumption that since it was a "wide angle" it'd have a wider field of view than a comparable lens. I'm still fairly new to SLR cameras and found out later that the zoom range was what mattered, i.e., it wasn't any wider than the 18-55 kit lens on my Nikon D50.

It is, however, a very solidly built lens, with less distortion at the wide end, a good set of optics, and overall is a couple of stops faster. The focus is almost as fast as the 18-55 but a little noisier, and the manual zoom has a nice touch to it. Qualitatively it's apples oranges with the kit lens, but it has a higher quality build and just a better "feel" to it.

like it a lot.......2006-02-22

no viginetting, reliable, good built quality, moderatly noisy gets it 4 stars...

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