Nikon's entry APS-C DSLR — 10.2MP with Active D-Lighting and compact design for beginners.
The Nikon D60 launched in 2008 as an update to the D40X, adding Active D-Lighting, Eye-Fi card support, and an airflow system to reduce sensor dust. It maintained the compact, beginner-friendly D40-series design philosophy.
The 10.2MP APS-C CCD sensor delivers clean results to ISO 400. 3-point AF system — very basic. 3fps burst. Active D-Lighting improves shadow detail in high-contrast scenes. No video recording. No Live View. EXPEED processor.
Compact plastic body at 495g. 2.5-inch fixed LCD at 230k dots. SD card slot. Built-in flash. No built-in AF motor — AF-S lenses required. Simplified controls for complete beginners.
Available used for almost nothing. The 3-point AF and 10.2MP are extremely dated. The D3100 is vastly better with video and better AF. Active D-Lighting was a useful feature. Only for absolute budget Nikon DSLR entry with AF-S lenses.