At only 495 g (1 lb. 1 oz.), the D60 is compact, light and ready to go wherever life takes you. The D60’s size is not the only factor to consider; its shape is ergonomically designed to fit in your hand naturally and comfortably. Nikon’s experienced engineers know that operating a camera shouldn’t distract you. That’s why each button and texture on the camera’s exterior has been carefully considered for the most efficient and fluid operation possible.
The D60’s bright, sharp optical viewfinder with approx. 0.8x* magnification helps you achieve ideal composition. Useful shooting information can be seen below the frame. There are also three focus points within the frame, and the one focusing on the subject turns red.
* With 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
The Eye Sensor activates every time you look through the viewfinder, turning off the information display on the LCD for comfortable shooting.
Display format options
The information display in the 2.5-in. LCD monitor lets you check essential camera information quickly and easily. Choose whatever display format fits your taste best: each of the Graphic and Classic formats have three color variations to suit your preferences, while Wallpaper uses one of your own pictures as the background. Graphic format uses visual displays to show shutter speed and aperture, as well as the mode dial every time you turn it to a new setting.
Vertical position display
The D60 even recognizes whether you are holding the camera horizontally or vertically, and then automatically displays camera information on the LCD monitor accordingly.
Intuitive menu navigation
The D60 lets you alter settings and functions in many ways. For all the choices it offers, the menu is still amazingly simple and intuitive, with navigation made easy thanks to a carefully considered design. If you are ever unsure about a specific feature or function, simply press the 
button for detailed information. It's like having an onboard instructor to answer your questions. The D60's convenient assist images help you select appropriate camera settings. These useful reference images help explain the effect that each function has on your photos - very helpful for exploring new features and making the most of the camera.
When manual focus mode is used and the rangefinder is set to on, the electronic analog exposure display switches to rangefinder display to show the deviation from the in-focus point. (Not available in Manual exposure mode.)
| Display | Description |
|---|---|
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Subject inside the selected focus point is in focus. |
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Indicates focus on a point slightly in front of the subject. |
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Indicates focus on a point quite a distance in front of the subject. |
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Indicates focus on a point slightly behind the subject. |
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Indicates focus on a point quite a distance behind the subject. |
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Focus error. Unable to focus. |
The long-lasting rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 offers up to 500 shots per charge with the 18-55mm VR lens (CIPA Standards) to keep the D60 shooting.
Record the date on pictures you’ve taken with the D60. Position of imprint is automatically adjusted in accordance with the camera’s positioning: horizontal or vertical. You can also print the time the picture was taken.
