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Nikon D60 with 18-55mm lens

Nikon D60 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

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Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

$829.99  |  1 store
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Product Description The D60 is a high-performance DX format digital SLR with a 10.2 megapixel resolution. Easy to use and easy to handle, it is the perfect way to explore the magic of digital SLR photography.
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD... More
Canon's EOS Rebel T1i is packed with many features. In addition to its admirable performance with a 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 10.8 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.8 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3872 x 2592 • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568
Video   
Video Format AVI QuickTime • HD (High Definition)
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm 18 - 55 mm
35mm Zoom Lens 27 - 82.5 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 10.8 in. (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f22/f36 (w/t) - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) f22/f38 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames 3.4 Frames
White Balance Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 4.8 MB (27 images on 128MB card) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.3 MB (about 427 images on 128MB card) 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Fine • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 500 Images 500 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.06 lb.
Depth 2.5 in. 2.4 in.
Height 3.7 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 718122226320 579769965696
Product ID 56321218 84124229
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Strap Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date February, 2008 May, 2009
Family Line Nikon D Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN 25436 3818B002
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D60 with 18-55mm lens
Nikon D60 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
$829.99
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $545.00

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 17 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
13
4 stars
3
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Quality Lens (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (4)
  • none (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Gifts (6)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Home (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Portraits (1)
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Consumer Reviews

872

Nikon D60 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX lens

bydkozin Jun 25, 2008
38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Solid construction, features, performance, good included lens, resolution, value, sensor...
Cons No auto focus with older lenses, menus could be better organized
Recommended it? Yes

I have used Nikon SLR cameras, including the film Nikon N55 as well as digital Nikon D50 and have liked them a lot. Once the new Nikon D60 came out, I decided to give it a try. I purchased Nikon D60 with its ¡°kit¡± 18-55mm VR lens. The D60 is available as a camera body or as a kit with a new... Read full review »

12

Outstanding SLR camera

byknuffsaid Nov 2, 2008
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It's a Nikon, outstanding quality, easy to learn and use.
Cons Like any SLR, it's a little bulky for light travel.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife purchased the Nikon D60 for my birthday this year.  I'll admit, I was new to the whole SLR world, but having used a Canon digital camera for years, I've been able to master this camera quite nicely.  My camera was purchased at a local Wolf camera store.  The reason for purchasing at Wolf... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
20
4 stars
5
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

2

Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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