[1][2] It replaced the F50 and was aimed at the lower end of the amateur autofocus SLR market.

The F60 features autofocus, two forms of TTL light metering and various "programs" (ranging from manual operation to a highly automated point and shoot mode).

It was targeted at the consumer market and at the time of release was Nikon's lowest-priced SLR on sale in the UK.

Notable omissions include depth-of-field preview and any form of remote shutter release.

The S1 removed the 'T' setting but added a physical remote shutter release screw.