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Nikon N60 |
The Nikon N60 is my first venture into both computerized and autofocus SLR photography. While not on the scale of its bigger brothers, such as the N80, N90, F100 and F5, it is a basic entry camera, with more than basic functions, into this modern era of SLR photography. I purchased this N60 in February 2001 with a Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-5.6D AF lens for $329. At the time of my purchase it was a discontinued model, being replaced by the N65. To expand its useability, I also acquired a Nikkor 75-240mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom lens. Since then, of course, I have acquired a number of Nikon mount autofocus lenses.
While I still prefer manually operated SLRs, the N60 is intriguing to this classic SLR fan, as well as useful in being able to focus quickly and accurately as I get older in situations where I don't have the time to set up a tripod, and as my eyes have a more difficult time of focusing.
As time goes on, I appreiate my N60 more and more. Although not as fully featured as newer autofocus bodies, I find that it often focuses sharper than my F100. It is more strongly built than an N65 or N80. It's doesn't have enough features to be the primary camera of a serious photographer, but for the casual photographer or as a second or backup camera, I find it far better than most give it credit.
FEATURES
Features of the N60 include: a variety of automatic exposure modes, including both aperture and shutter priority modes; shutter speeds of 30 to 1/2000 seconds; film speed from 25 to 5000 (DX film only); built-in TTL flash, flash synchronization to 1/125 or slower; automatic Fill-Falsh; diopter adjustment from -1.5 to + 1.0. Film advance is approximately 1 frame per second. Power comes from two CR123A or DL 123A lithium batteries. Autofocus tracking is engaged with a moving subject. It uses Nikon's Clear Matte Screen II focusing screen. It also has a 10 second self-timer.
Dimensions: 148.5 x 96 x 69mm, with a weight of 575 grams (body only).
There are limitations to lenses, however. Autofocus is not possible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, or with the newer G lenses in all modes. With AI type lenses the N60's exposure meter will be cancelled, so you must switch to manual. There are also limitations with certain zoom autofocus lenses, mosltly those of short focal length, such as the Nikkor 20-35mm zoom.
These, and perhaps other, autofocus lenses are compatible with the N60. AF-S and AF-I lenses can only be used in manul focus mode.
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AF 20 35mm f/2.8D IF
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