Nikon D60 - $30 CCD Sensor DSLR

The Nikon D60 was released back in 2008. At the time, it cost around $750. Nowadays you can find it used for about $30. So just what do you get with this fourteen year old camera?
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[@A.A1995]

I have this camera since 2008. Really like the saturated look of the CCD. And 1 autofocus point is all you need basically if you do focus, recompose. I even do that with my newer cameras like my D750. D60’s lack in dynamic range will force you to think about light conditions. It is not forgiving in post processing; what you see is what you get. ISO is only usable up until about 800. After that the picture starts to break apart. But with good light conditions, it will hold its own against 15 year younger cameras. DX format is still a big sensor by todays standards and you can’t beat physical sensor size with a big lens with a lot of surface area for light to hit on.

[@framesetmatch]

Great video. I bought a D60 back in 2008 and haven't really used it for years, your video has inspired me to dust it off and start taking pictures again. I always thought the pictures the D60 produced were really nice, but fell in to the trap of thinking new is always better. Maybe I don't need a new camera after all!

[@TheKweenOfKings]

me too lol im trying to see if i can use this as a point and click print for a simple photo shoot at the last minute.

[@victorlim5077]

You forgot the D3000. I have had the D3000 for over a decade. Solid camera. Still works. 10MP CCD sensor with 11 AF points.

[@steve_heise]

Yep, D3000 is a great camera.

[@amermeleitor]

@@steve_heise it would be great if you review the D3000, it's the last CCD Nikon and works wonderfully

[@jorgeivanmerchanmayorga4413]

I recently bought this one as my first camera with a 55-200mm lens. And it gives amazing colors, looking the photos in the screen from the camera doesn't show the actual quality you end up with. With a good lens and good light you end up with really nice pics (it suffers in lowlight so I'll probably will buy a speedlight)

[@IvanAgram]

I bought it and still have it :) Recently I took some photos with it and... whoa the images were great with a kit lens... Nikon color is always great. yesterday and today.

[@MartinMoralesHdz]

Great Video, i own on D40/35mm1.8G and I considered my most basic camera, I've got it just because I was curious on how it was to shoot with this type of cameras, and the results that I got are amazing, and now is my favorite camera to travel, even that I have some fuji's, sony's and canon mirrorless cameras, for some reason the size and the way it feels still pretty nice to me !!

[@Donaldpoephotography]

Amazing video! These older Nikons are really Gems 💎

[@sebastianop.3052]

After a long period of no photography in my life and after the beginning with film photography I bought this little beauty and get me back in to photography expecially in to digital photography.

[@derekcoe9633]

My very first dslr, gifted to me by a friend back in 2014, stuck with Nikons ever since😊

[@gdjaybee742]

I have the D40x which was my second DSLR, I was upgrading from the Canon 6mp silver plastic DSLR at the time, so build wise, this was a step up. I was mostly shooting P or automatic at the time, I didn't care to learn much, just the notion I have one of these. But looking at my pictures at the time, these did a great job at auto. I've given my D40x to my sister as a gift years later, as I upgraded to the D7000, but now looking at these for collection.

[@KimHojbergJensen]

I love these old Nikons. Don't forget the D80 - I bought mine from new in 2007 and still use it once in while (when I hear a yotuber talking about CCD sensors 😊)

[@IvanAgram]

Focus and reframe. That's it.

[@413TomaccoRoad]

I got one refurbished in 2009 for like $250. If it were 16mp. It would be my most used camera. It's more film like than my D7100 or D610.

[@Analogbrain]

Nice video! I have a D40 and a Pentax K10D that I pick up when I want some of that Kodachrome glow from the CCD sensor. They are cool cameras.

[@amermeleitor]

I bought one today and the thing is very small!!! One of the smaller DSLR I have seen But it's much more solid and with more weight and solid feeling that the Canons from same age and specs

[@GGrev]

Still have several D70s, D80, and the D200. Maybe I just really like CCDs.

[@duncanmacleod8066]

Great video 🎉

[@The_Hero_Is_Back]

All very true. Good video. D40 and D60 models can’t autofocus some older AF lenses, like the 50mm f/1.8D. But apart from that, I think it’s down to which one you just like the feel of. Keep these videos coming. Always interesting and worth watching.

[@steve_heise]

Thanks, and sorry I totally meant to mention that. I learned that back in 2009 when I realized my Sigma 20mm f1.8 was manual focus only on my D5000.

[@MyMegaJOKER2]

It can't autofocus the 50 mm 1.8D?! :( Is there a ccd Nikon which can?

[@williamjp7352]

The d50

[@ASTREETSMARTVISION]

Thanks bro

[@samham3901]

Thanks Steven.. I hope you can have the chance to test Nikon d80 too and Pentax k10d .

[@mamiyapress]

I have (or had) them all plus lots, lots more.

[@SteveMorton]

The colours from that sensor are really nice and natural, I can see why people like CCD sensors. All the controls are instantly recognisable, no need for a manual for most things. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

[@steve_heise]

Thanks Steve!

[@typhoon-7]

I have my late Dad's D60 with 2 lenses. The kit 18-55 and 35mm f/1.8. I stuck with Nikon ever since and now have a Z7II and Z5 but I'm off on a weekend travel just now and have only brought the D60+35mm and nothing else.

[@cliffterpher]

Really need to pick up my older Nikons and take them out for a few photowalks. Hard to shoot them all when you've a larger arsenal, I'm sure you'll appreciate that predicament 😉

[@steve_heise]

Wow, that is so true!

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

hey there! just jumping in to add to the list of cheap Nikons the D80 it's basically the perfect middle between the D200 and the D60, having the internal focus motor, faster framerate and better ergonomics and buttons, but no AI ring, no magnesium alloy body of the D200

[@chrisdwyer1477]

This video is so well timed for me, I JUST bought this body and lens combo as I've been on a bit of a ccd kick as of late. I still slightly prefer the sensor on my Olympus e-500, but the d60 is a better camera for sure.

[@steve_heise]

I do really like the E-500 and E-300 though. It’s so hard to choose since they all bring something unique to the table.

[@DVAmarkera]

🦉Но чем она лучше? Естественно мы берем к примеру объектив 50 1.8Г* и получаем другой опыт в работе, и в этом нет никакой заслуги перед телом, это время + технологии. Мне иногда кажется что если это будет выбор между обычным д3100 и обычным е520, то я выберу последний. Возможно потому что я ненавидел скорость работы с д80 18-135мил без стабилизатора и общий их размер плюс вес

[@PinotNoir_]

which one will you choose between sony a200 and Nikon D60 on lowlight and a bit challenging situation? both have 10MP CCD Sensor, and on paper they're pretty similar. i'm using a200, and planning to get this D60 to switch once in awhile..

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

There is also the Nikon D80 10 megapixel CCD sensor also.

[@cronoside4467]

ive just buyed an 50d with an 50mm lens

[@wisula2527]

can you upload some raw images of this camera?

[@Steve-qi7hc]

It's a walk around day time snapshot camera. Put a 18-135 lens on it and it works well.

[@spost26]

Having been somewhat priced out of shooting film I’ve been gravitating toward these older ccd cameras. Recently picked up a Sony a200 with kit lens for $10 and the colors are the very nice. Do you know which of these cams (if any) used the same sensor? The Sony also happens to be 10.1 megapixels…..

[@jrcerts]

Yeah, I think this (d60) , the d200 the a100/200, and the K10D all use the same 10.2mp CCD. I think the D200 has the best AF of the 10.2mp CCD cameras.

[@steve_heise]

Yeah, I can definitely confirm that the Sony A100 and A200 both use the same sensor as the Nikon D200. And as someone who has a Sony A200 and Nikon D200, they do have a similar quality to the images.

[@spost26]

@@steve_heise thank you!

[@Visual_Ghoul]

How does this compare with the d3000?

[@alejandromiranda6641]

What Sd card I have to buy, need help with it 🙏🏻

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

I have a d100 & d70. Both 6 mp's if I'm not mistaken.

[@steve_heise]

Yeah and I love the images from the D100. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@milodermick2981]

I bought D50 finally for weight :) 38 euros :)

[@sergeantraptor2408]

I started using the d60 in photoclass in gr 10 last year and it was pretty good ngl considering my parents got it when i was 2 years old

[@5dstrix]

Great video, love the content. But.... you forgot the D80! lol, just gotta give you crap.

[@Organic_ape]

Wait a minute... You look like Joe Gaudet, the voice actor! 😮

[@FandCCD]

The old cameras are climbing in price. 😞

[@thekerbeyhouse1920]

Where is this $30? What site do these low prices come from? It isn't ebay.

[@dtjarks]

There’s a few out there close to $30…then they want another $30 in shipping. Lol Patience is your best weapon on eBay. I snagged a D200 for $60 + tax and $14 shipping. I usually search and then do cheapest buy it now with shipping. If I can’t find what I want there I go to auctions ending soonest. Or low ball a couple sellers who listed a best offer option. Lol

[@steve_heise]

I got mine on eBay. I paid $16 for the camera and $14 for shipping - so technically mine only cost $16. You just have to keep looking. I find these deals all the time. All the cameras on this channel either come from eBay or MPB.com.

[@thekerbeyhouse1920]

@@steve_heise I will keep trying. The prices on eBay have moved beyond rational for so many cameras that used to be under $100 years ago.

[@averymcdaniel423]

I'm looking to buy a D60. I just bought D200 for $35

[@janmartinphoto3036]

Sony a 390 is very good and cheap

[@patricklorio8143]

My Nikon D60 is broken may I have yours i love photography 🥲