The Nikon Zoom 60S is a snapshot camera. It is the successor of the Nikon Zoom 60, which was presented to the public in 1995.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length of the zoom goes from 35 mm to 60 mm. The maximum aperture is f/5.7. The focus of the lens cannot be changed.
The 35mm camera comes with an exposure meter. The exposure settings are automatically adjusted by the Nikon Zoom 60S. In low light conditions the built-in flash can be used. Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) are used for power supply.
Films for the Nikon Zoom 60S
In the Nikon Zoom 60S, photo films are exposed, more precisely 35mm films. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most laboratories. Two great films for the 35mm camera are the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Kodak T-Max 100*. Both can be used to create beautiful color images or black and white images.
The colour film is processed in the C-41 development process. The C-41 process is carried out by almost all photographic laboratories. The development costs are usually in the range of two to five euros.
The black and white film must be developed in a black and white developer. Unlike the C-41 process, the development of a black-and-white film does not follow any standard. There is a variety of different chemicals with different parameters. The best results are achieved by using a developer for the film and adjusting the development to it, as a photo lab logically cannot develop every film with the perfect parameters.
Fortunately, developing black and white films is very easy and can be done at home without any problems. The chemistry and the necessary utensils can be easily ordered online. If one subtracts the initial investment costs, one is usually significantly below the development costs of a photo lab.
