Nikon D60 DSLR Unveiled

Nikon announced a new DLSR which seeks to replace the company's popular D40x model. The Nikon D60 claims to be the "smallest D-SLR camera" and has been designed keeping in mind the photography enthusiasts and the semi-professional photographer. Toting a 10.2-megapixel, the D60 like its predecessors includes the Nikon’s 3D Color Matrix Metering II however the addition of a Stop-Motion Movie mode gives it an edge.

The Nikon D60 comes equipped with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing concept and also features a new dual dust reduction countermeasure function. Packaged with Nikon's new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens, the D60 should be available throughout the United States beginning in February 2008. Pricing information will be available approximately 30 days prior to sales availability.

[Via Digital Camera Info]