MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon, Inc., today introduced
the new D60 digital SLR camera, which provides consumers with stunning
picture quality and versatility in an easy-to-use, compact camera design.
The D60 joins Nikon's award-winning line of D-series digital SLR cameras
and shares a form factor similar to the D40 - Nikon's smallest D-SLR camera
ever. With 10.2 effective megapixels and a wealth of innovative and
user-friendly features, the D60 enables both photo enthusiasts and those
new to digital SLR photography to capture incredible images like never
before.
"The Nikon D60 makes stepping up to digital SLR photography easy for
anyone, but is also a wonderful choice for photo enthusiasts looking for
remarkable performance in a compact package," said Edward Fasano, general
manager for marketing, SLR System Products at Nikon, Inc. "This model, like
the wildly popular Nikon D40, greatly simplifies use and builds confidence
in the user. With a host of innovative features, such as a visually
intuitive LCD information display, Nikon's highly regarded EXPEED image
processing concept, new dual dust reduction countermeasures, in-camera
editing tools and exciting creative options, the D60 enhances the
picture-taking experience for picture-takers of all skill levels."
Users will immediately appreciate the D60's fast 0.18-second start-up
time and split-second shutter response, which combine to eliminate the
frustration of shooting lag - a common issue with many point-and-shoot
digital cameras. With a fast and accurate autofocus and the ability to
shoot continuously at up to three pictures-per-second, the D60 faithfully
captures pictures that other cameras often miss. The D60 does all this
while delivering extraordinarily vivid and detailed pictures, ensuring that
fleeting expressions, special moments and memorable events are captured
beautifully.
Packaged with Nikon's new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image
stabilization lens, the D60 camera and lens outfit delivers striking image
sharpness. What's more, Nikon's proprietary VR (Vibration Reduction) image
stabilization technology also dramatically reduces blur caused when
shooting handheld pictures, especially in low light.
The camera's 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor delivers crisp, high-resolution
images with astounding color and clarity, while Nikon's advanced 3-D Color
Matrix Metering II ensures that images are exposed beautifully and
automatically, even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally,
Nikon's new digital image processing concept, EXPEED, delivers smooth tones
and accurate color for vibrant pictures and flattering portraits.
The D60 also offers consumers comprehensive in-camera functionality,
such as Active D-lighting. Through this innovative Nikon feature, the
camera can, with the option selected, further optimize shadow and highlight
detail-as pictures are taken. Shots that once required adjustment with
photo editing software can now go straight to the printer, bypassing the
computer altogether.
For added fun and creativity while reducing or helping to eliminate
time spent manipulating pictures later, the D60's In-camera Retouch Menu
enables users to accomplish a wide variety of tasks without a computer. The
D60 offers new in-camera editing capabilities, including adjustable
cross-screen star effects, color-intensifying filters as well as
D-lighting, Red-eye correction, Image Trim and more. The D60's Stop-Motion
Movie mode is a D-SLR first that enables users to create stop-animation
movie clips from a series of as many as 100 consecutive JPEG picture files.
More experienced photographers will also enjoy shooting in the lossless NEF
(RAW) format, and then adjusting image parameters, such as size, format,
and white balance, all within the camera.
While many cameras now feature a dust cleaning function, the D60 takes
this idea one step further. In addition to offering an Image Sensor
Cleaning function that quickly and silently shakes off specks of image
degrading dust, the camera also minimizes the dust that can come into
contact with the sensor through a unique Airflow Control System. This
design works to channel particles away from the sensor with every click of
the shutter, resulting in even further reduction of dust particles and the
spots they can leave on pictures.
Ergonomically designed with intuitively placed controls, the D60 is a
camera that's compact and ready to go wherever life leads. It also features
a new power conserving Eye Sensor that turns the big 2.5-inch color LCD
monitor on and off automatically when the user alternates between taking
pictures and reviewing camera settings.
A customizable LCD monitor user interface rounds out the D60's
convenient features, as users can create their own wallpapers and adjust
color settings to adapt to their preferences. The D60's design also
supports Eye-Fi memory card functionality, enabling the convenient wireless
transfer of images from the D60 to a computer, when using Eye-Fi memory
cards.* Additionally, photos can be securely written to readily available
SD cards, high-capacity SDHC cards and Eye-Fi memory cards, offering users
a range of data storage options.
The D60 will be packaged with the 3x zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6G VR lens and will be available throughout the United States
beginning in February 2008. Pricing information will be available
approximately 30 days prior to sales availability.
The D60, along with Nikon's entire line of photographic, optical and
digital imaging solutions, will be on display at the PMA 2008 International
Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at exhibitor
booth # G220. For more information, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in
digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is
globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and
performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic
equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR
cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon
COOLPIX(R) compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN(R) digital film scanners; 35mm
film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational
optics. Nikon D Series digital SLR cameras are recognized as "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction with digital SLR cameras," according to the latest
J.D. Power and Associates 2007 digital Camera Satisfaction Study. Nikon
Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 90th
anniversary and announced the production of over 40 million NIKKOR SLR
interchangeable lenses. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit
http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the
Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
*Support refers to extension of power while transferring images, and is
not an assurance of quality.
For J.D. Power and Associates award information go to jdpower.com.
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