Nikon D60 Features at a Glance
Users will immediately appreciate the D60''s fast 0.18-second start-up time and split-second shutter response, which combine to eliminate the frustration of shooting lag ? a common issue with many point-and-shoot digital cameras. With a fast and accurate autofocus and the ability to shoot continuously at up to three pictures-per-second, the D60 faithfully captures pictures that other cameras often miss. The D60 does all this while delivering extraordinarily vivid and detailed pictures, ensuring that fleeting expressions, special moments and memorable events are captured beautifully.
Packaged with Nikon''s new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens, the D60 camera and lens outfit delivers striking image sharpness. What''s more, Nikon''s proprietary VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization technology also dramatically reduces blur caused when shooting handheld pictures, especially in low light.
The camera''s 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor delivers crisp, high-resolution images with astounding color and clarity, while Nikon''s advanced 3-D Color Matrix Metering II ensures that images are exposed beautifully and automatically, even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, Nikon''s new digital image processing concept, EXPEED, delivers smooth tones and accurate color for vibrant pictures and flattering portraits.
The D60 also offers consumers comprehensive in-camera functionality, such as Active D-lighting. Through this innovative Nikon feature, the camera can, with the option selected, further optimize shadow and highlight detail?as pictures are taken. Shots that once required adjustment with photo editing software can now go straight to the printer, bypassing the computer altogether.
For added fun and creativity while reducing or helping to eliminate time spent manipulating pictures later, the D60''s In-camera Retouch Menu enables users to accomplish a wide variety of tasks without a computer. The D60 offers new in-camera editing capabilities, including adjustable cross-screen star effects, color-intensifying filters as well as D-lighting, Red-eye correction, Image Trim and more. The D60''s Stop-Motion Movie mode is a D-SLR first that enables users to create stop-animation movie clips from a series of as many as 100 consecutive JPEG picture files. More experienced photographers will also enjoy shooting in the lossless NEF (RAW) format, and then adjusting image parameters, such as size, format, and white balance, all within the camera.
While many cameras now feature a dust cleaning function, the D60 takes this idea one step further. In addition to offering an Image Sensor Cleaning function that quickly and silently shakes off specks of image degrading dust, the camera also minimizes the dust that can come into contact with the sensor through a unique Airflow Control System. This design works to channel particles away from the sensor with every click of the shutter, resulting in even further reduction of dust particles and the spots they can leave on pictures.
Ergonomically designed with intuitively placed controls, the D60 is a camera that''s compact and ready to go wherever life leads. It also features a new power conserving Eye Sensor that turns the big 2.5-inch color LCD monitor on and off automatically when the user alternates between taking pictures and reviewing camera settings.
A customizable LCD monitor user interface rounds out the D60''s convenient features, as users can create their own wallpapers and adjust color settings to adapt to their preferences. The D60''s design also supports Eye-Fi memory card functionality, enabling the convenient wireless transfer of images from the D60 to a computer, when using Eye-Fi memory cards.* Additionally, photos can be securely written to readily available SD cards, high-capacity SDHC cards and Eye-Fi memory cards, offering users a range of data storage options.
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This is my first digital slr. Acts like my film slr but with many more features and the ability to edit your picture.
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This camera is GREAT
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I've owned this for about a week now, purchased as a bundle with the 18-55 & 55-200mm lenses.
This is better than I expected...
The lenses are wonderful. So many options and so many setting where they are useful. I have been capturing my cats rough-housing, my veggie garden growing, and landscapes during day hikes as well as close ups of freshly emerged butterflies.
The manual modes give you so many options (holy cow!) but the auto mode is perfectly fine for almost everything. With the right settings it is easy to get great photos in low-light settings (like my sis's bachelorette party ).
Very easy to use. I recommend getting something other than the owner's manual if you aren't very familiar with all of these types of options. The Nikon photo school DVD's are great, very helpful, and tailored to the camera specifically.
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I am using this camera for mostly landscapes and portraits. I am really pleased with the user friendly features of the D60. I have recommended it to several people already who I thought would benefit from this camera
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Love it! very light and easy to use
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Only had it for a couple of weeks, but love it so far. Just sort of learning the many features.
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this camera is great! easy enough to use all time but still get great shots! i use it to take pics of my kids, i'm a mom and preschool teacher, so i use it alot and get great results!
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This is a great all around camera that yields excellent photos. Be aware that you need the newer generation Nikon lenses though- to take advantage of all the features the camera offers!
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i like the feel of the camera and ease of operation.....suits my needs to a T
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Owning other Nikons made this a breezeee to understand !!! I love the lightweight. Don't have the rugged feel though.I used it on my vacation and it was enjoyable to use. Only wished it would give a warning when the battery was low..if it did I did not see it or hear it.
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It's a great camera to upgrade from point and shoot. It is small but sturdy and takes much better picture than point and shoot. I got it for my wife to take pictures of our son but I have been using is much more. I wish I had time to become a more sophisticated user...
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I use this camera especially just for the ease and enjoyment of such a fine camera.
I've owned and used Nikon equipment for over 30 years. I know they have more expensive equipment; however, I find it difficult to believe it could work any better or more easy to operate than this camera. For an amateur or semi-professional, in my opinion, I find it hard to believe there could be a better piece of camera equipment.
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Wiley M. Mahanay
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This is my first digital DLSR, and I have absolutely no buyers remorse. I researched alot before buying and couldn't be happier with my choice. The pictures I am taking are just incredible, and the camera is so easy to use. I am confident that this camera will grow with me as a photo enthusiast.
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I reviewed many cameras before buying this one and it was well worth it. It has meet and exceeded my expectations. This system is very user freindly and will do all that is asked of it.
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I love the "baby" setting that softens the flash! I'm still working on indoor sports without a flash- figuring out tough situations in low light field houses but in larger gyms the photos are great!
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I love to "point and shoot". Which this camera does excellently. But I also want to try and improve my pictures - go beyond 'snapshots' and feel that this camera will take me there.
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I purchased this camera because I have been interested in photography for as long as I can remember. I am also now taking photography in college. This camera is amazing in so many ways, and I can't believe how the pictures come out. I would not have wanted to purchase any other camera. It's simply amazing.
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Nice camera and easy to use
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Love this camera!!!
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This camera was very easy to learn to use! The special effect filter features are fun to use! The photos of my pets, children, and travel adventures have all turned out great!
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Easy to use and lightweight camera, great results even for a new user
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I did a lot of research before purchasing the Nikon D60. Canon had a better review. But I chose Nikon because of their lenses and their prices, especially on the AF with VR lenses. I am very impressed with the camera so far, it is easy to use takes phenomenal pictures. I look forward to experimenting with more of its features. This is a great camera for its price point.
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Finally decided to purchase an SLR. Have friends that have the D40, Dx40, and the D50. After much debate I decided to go with the D60. I felt it was the best bang for the buck.
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I'm still a newbie, but I love my Nikon. =] I'm so glad I got the D60 and for a great price too!
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The Nikon D60 takes the best pictures when compared with DSLRs from other manufactures (Canon, Sony). It is also one of the lightest DSLRs. My wife who is a beginner was able to take good pictures using the auto zoom lenses. The camera body is solid. All in all D60 is one of the best DSLRs available in the market.
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bought camera for sporting events my kids are in. pictures are great! the image stabilization works perfect and the actions shots are flawless
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My first digital SLR...WoW! I love it...the only bad thing is I can't learn all about it fast enough.
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I'm really happy with my recent purchase
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I am very pleased with my Nikon and would recommend this model to anyone.
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I recieved the camera on Thursday, and left on a trip Saturday. Unfortunatly I had no time to read the instructions. I used the "Quick Start Guide"to set up the camera Thursday night, charged the battery Friday night, installed it Saturday morning. And by Saturday evening, at journey's end I was taking pics with it like I had used the camera for a lifetime. The software installed easily on my computer, and is pretty simple, while making picture transfer simple. I think anyone above the novice level would love this camera
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I just recently purchased the Nikon D60 for my husband's birthday. It is really easy to use. The picture quality and color is phenominal...looks like a professional shot the pictures! The features on this camera offer a rich set of options suitable to anyone from the beginner to the pro range. We especially like the action setting to capture those amazing shots of our boys playing soccer. We love this camera and its a great value for the money.
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This camera is suitable for a wide range of users- amateur to professional. The reason being is the uses and functions of the camera are easy to use so almost anyone could operate the camera, but also there are so many incredible features that would appeal to a professional photographer as well. I could not recommend this camera more! I love it. I feel as if I'm learning new things with it every time I use it. I am a photojournalism student and college, which is why I originally bought the camera. If you decide to invest, you will not be let down.
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I use this as my day to day workhorse camera. Am very satis fied with my purchase from Ritz.
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I believe that I have used a large variety of the features offered on this camera. I have gotten some wonderful shots of people, pets and landscapes. I am very pleased with the results.
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This is a great camera and a wonderful value when compared to the others. Very durable, good, consistent photos, top quality design and consturction. Optics can't be beaten.
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I enjoyed learning to use the camera, although it takes a bit of time to learn all of the controls and uses of each.
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I take Nature Pictures often. Take family portraits. I have used this camera as an upgrade & I have enjoyed learning from the manual which in my opinion, is fairly easy to understand. I would suggest this camera to anyone that wants to improve their picture taking without the brainteasers.
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I bought this because I enjoy photography and I was getting sick of missing my daughters beautiful smiles with my old point and shoot because of the lag time. With this camera you will never miss a moment.
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I was sold when I saw a photo from a D60. The depth and color although leaning to red was fantastic. It was comparable to my 35mm. I started shopping around and compared like products but the D60 had the comfortable feel I always had with my 35mm. The ability to control my shots also sold me. I read and compared for 4 weeks before I purchased. The Ritz camera package was exactly what I was looking for. The price was right,there was a local store for consultation and oh yeah, they have the add on stuff that any serious photo bug is always looking for.
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Great camera for the casual user or beginner, would be nice if image was projected on the LCD and in the viewfinder together so that you could preview the shot.
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Purchased just before vactioning in Arizona and Florida. Photos of Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Sedone, Universal Studios, Our resort and the Gulf Shores, were outstanding. Was asked if I were a professional photographer.
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I had a D40. I sold it for an Olympus, bad move. I sold it and bought the D60. An improvement over the D40. I love the recharable batteries, the instand start up and quick shutter speed. Click, Click, Click....you can't do that with a point and shopot. I also misseed the ability to have a fine dpi setting. Great camera for anyone
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Great for everyday photography.
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Wonderful for getting shots of the kids. Very fast and sharp.
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I bought this camera to upgrade from a point and shoot. With my new son I am not lacking any photo opps.
I found this pretty simple to use. I watched the videos and thought it was exteremly helpful
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My wife and I have been avid 35mm users for years, 37 years. Swore we'd never switch to Digital. After reading reviews I decided it was time to try one out. The D60 made a believer of me, and more important, my wife. I was a Photojournalist in Viet Nam and then for a major Calif City after I returned. We now limit our shootings trips to fun trips and collecting photos for art. We were so impressed after buying and using the first one, we had to have a second one so we wouldn't keep taking it out of each others hands. Love THEM!
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great camera
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Very easy to use and does many things. Be sure to take advantage of all it can do!
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This was a very easy camera to just take out of the box and use. I do need to read more about it because there are so many capabilities that I'm not utilizing. But I would recommend this product over and over.
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very good product
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Fits comfortably in your hands, not too heavy, easy to use. What more could you ask for?
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Would definitely purchase again. An excellent mid price quality digital camera
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This was my first SLR camera so I was a bit nervous to take the plunge and get one, but it is great!! I mostly use it for high speed/action shots and it is great!! I haven't had it that long so not sure of all the gadgets yet, but so far I love it!!
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Easy to use, great for beginners great quality pictures.
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A must have!!
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Have shown this camera and it's photo's to other enthusiasts and they are envious! Always been a Nikon owner and this proves why!
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Great for family photos and grand children!!
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Took it out of the box and started taking great pictures. The speed of the camera is great compared to my prior point and shoots. I wish they had more point and shoot modes especially for night time events.
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not bulky, light and easy to handle
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Have used many times, most recently to record the birth of our first grandson! Pictures came out perfectly.
I enjoyed this camera so much that when a young man, returning from serving in Iraq had a camera stolen at an airport, several guys went in together and bought him one just like mine---he loves it, too.
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Very good camera body or mid-range quality
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I have used this camera to get pictures of my children that I have never been able to get before. It is so easy to use, great for someone who is just getting started with a DSLR!
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Pictures are so clear, easy to use, auto focus is great. So many neat things you can do with this camera.
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Moving from a basic digital to the SLR and am able to take great photos right away. Very fast startup, able to catch high quality shots of the kids with little warning. Great clarity - easy options. I miss the ability to stuff it in my pocket, but worth it for the quality.
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After having the D60 in my hands...I had only one question. Why did I wait even an extra day to get it. What a wonderful camera for either the new to DSLR or the professional. You'll make NO mistake with it in your ownership...
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I purchased a camera after I bought one for my daughter who loves photography. Now, I am enjoying this hobby too. As a beginner in digital photography, I find the camera extremely user friendly and the results are stunning. Friends and co-workers refer to me as the "professional photographer" and ask me to take pictures at special events. Great camera!
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I use this camera to take nature photography of all types but in particular pictures of insects, birds and plants. This camera is one of the best purchases I have made in photography
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I am very happy with this camera. It lives up to its billing.
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This is the best camera I have ever owned. I took it on vacation and took clear pictures even when traveling at 70+ miles per hour.
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Great camera
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got the camera to be able to have no lag time when a action shot has been done, with so many camera's you got to wait an in that second, another shot comes up that you wish you could have, but gotta wait..now with this camera, Nikon D-60 there is no lag time between shots...
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When just using my P&S I knew that there was so much more out there and I needed a DSLR. I am learning so much with this camera and I love showing off the pictures it takes.
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I bought this camera and the accompanying zoom lens to take pictures of my two sons playing baseball. It's been even more than I expected. The pictures are perfect, the clearest and cleanest I've seen. The continuous shooting mode is great for capturing all aspects of the baseball play. We also use the camera at the beach and the ocean looks like we're in the Caribbean!
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I love it because it's user friendly, and it has awesome fast speed that I can catch all the best moment of my kids and puppy's actions.
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I have had a 35mm Nikon F3 for over 20 years. I like Nikons quality and dependability, so when I started looking for a new digital camera I knew I wanted a Nikon. The D60 feels good in my hand. Its light weight and goes where you need it to go. I think it is a good starter camera and I intend to keep it as a backup when I move up to a professional camera later on. The pictures are clear and the color beautiful. I couldn't ask for anything more.
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This camera is genius! I was truly amazed at the extent of everything it can do, it's like a computer in a little box.
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I love this camera, takes beautiful photo's and I truly love it's features! Purchased it for several of my school's to use and the one adviser has used it quite a bit over this last week and love's it, as well!
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Used for the first time on a trip to Hawaii. Just downloaded the pics. They are fantastic. Easy to crop with great results.
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I photograph everything from insects to mountain,still and moving, black and white to vivid color in good and bad light. I am writing this from Italy on the last day of a two week tour of the country. I left my two other SLRs at home because of the weight and fhe difficulty carrying the whole package around. I took a new D60 with me instead and have over 300 good pictures. Most of the others on the trip have asked me for a disc of my shots. I've been shooting pictures for over 30 years and have seen nothing to compare with the D60.
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I have been wanting to get a DSLR for some time now, and have been shopping around and checking out cameras. It was between this camera and the Canon Rebel XTI. My friend has the Canon... and I really like the pictures from his camera, but it was a tab bit heavier, and cost a bit more for getting less... bells and whistles. Went with this camera and I can't put it down. And it has been great for taking portrait pics of my new baby girl.
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Always wanted to give my wife a camera like this. Filled my wish list.
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This camera has not only become my favorite camera of choice, but that of my father and mother, and she just got the latest Kodak EasyShare Z series camera.
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I love this camera. There is so much that you can do with it. It took me a bit to figure out all the different possible setting to take a picture in but once I tried it out I love it. The pictures are so clear. I was impressed when I cropped a picture, the detial that it showed was unbelieveable. Great camera, worth the money.
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I bought the D60 for people, travel and sports. I have owned many cameras (film and digitals) in my lifetime, but this one excels over all the others. The pictures are just beautiful and the shutter is so fast. The only thing I miss is not having LIVEVIEW, but I can live with it. I love this product!
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I love my Nikon, and the D60 is a gift for a frend in England, He saw mine when I was there last september, 2007.
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I love my new Nikon! My children are young and very busy and now I can capture those moments due to the camera's quick reaction! I just went on vacation and took over 200 pictures and can't find any that I want or need to delete! I just love it! :)