Nikon Coolpix P60 8.1MP with true-to-life color and pleasing details. What’s more, it means images can be enlarged greatly and still look absolutely stunning. The quality optics of a 36-180mm 5x Zoom-Nikkor lens (35mm format equivalent) maximize compositional freedom and image quality.
Programmed Auto [P] and Manual [M] exposure modes that give greater personal control over camera operation are accessible via the Mode dial, as well as a selection of 15 scene-optimized modes and four different movie modes.
Nikon Coolpix P60 is a simple to use point-&-shoot digital-camera that offers some creative options to extend your talents. It has optical image stabilization to reduce blur from normal hand movement. AA batteries power the P60 and that’s nifty when you’re touring around the world. The AA is a common battery found everywhere. You can shoot movies and stills and store them on an optional SD memory card. A USB port is built-in to transfer your images to a PC or Mac or MP3. It’s Internet friendly! Top Continuous Shooting Speed – Approximately 2 fps / continuous Shooting Options – Continuous, Single, Multishot 16 Storage media – Internal memory (approx. 12 MB), SD SDHC memory cards Image Stabilization – Optical Movie Modes – Movie with sound ISO sensitivity – ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800) Exposure Modes – Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program, Manual (M); Scene Modes – Face-Priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist Hi-Speed USB Powered by Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC Adapter EH-65A (optional) / Battery life – Approx. 190 shots with alkaline, 230 shots with oxyride, 650 shots with lithium or 350 shots with EN-MH1 Storage System – JPEG – JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality; AVI; WAV File System – DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 Built-in ElectronicFlash Video Output – NTSC PAL Self-timer – 10 seconds, 2 seconds Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) – Approx. 95.5 x 63.5 x 36 mm (3.8 x 2.5 x 1.4 in.) excluding projections; Weight – Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
Helpful consumer’s review
Just bought one of these over weekend and tried it out extensively. Compact, solid design that feels good in your hand. At this price the feature list is superb: Electronic View Finder (EVF), 5x opitcal zoom, 8 megapixel, Auto/Program AND Manual controls. Movie mode that allows zooming while you shoot. Exceptional image quality. Vibration reduction image stabilization works great, too. I also was pleasantly surprised to see that it uses AA batteries–no expensive special purpose lithium batteries. These were all important features for me.
The EVF is very cool and unusual in a camera at this price and, it seems more and more, a viewfinder of ANY kind in a point & shoot camera is becoming unusual. So many of the newer models are eliminating this feature, requiring you to use the large LCD screen. The EVF is better than a traditional optical viewfinder, since it mimics the large preview LCD: it shows any menu options, too. In bright sunlight this makes the camera very easy to use. Without the EVF, I don’t know how I would have shot so many of my test photos over this past weekend in the bright sun.
The P60 is fun to use. Its various shooting modes offer real differences in image composition and creation. Lots to experiment with here, but at the same time it is an easy-to-use point and shoot camera for taking snapshots.
If you’re in the market for a small digital camera, seriously consider this one.
