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Posted: 6/11/2009 4:45:19 PM EDT
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Go the D60, trust me on this one.
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Posted: 6/11/2009 5:27:08 PM EDT
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Have you consider one of the Super Zoom models?? Sony, Nikon, and Canon all make good models.. I have a Canon S5 with a 12x zoom.. They are much lighter/smaller than the full size DSLR and you get a lot of the same features.. My Canon has a hot shoe for a flash as well. The low light capabilities of the super zooms are not as good as the DSLRs though..
At times I wish I had move up to the DSLR - (faster shutter time, better low light capabilities). BUT overall i am very happy with the Canon and I dont need to buy extra (and somewhat expensive) lenses needed for the DSLR to match the zoom. check out the camera reviews here Brian |
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Posted: 6/11/2009 5:55:38 PM EDT
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Have you consider one of the Super Zoom models?? Sony, Nikon, and Canon all make good models.. I have a Canon S5 with a 12x zoom.. They are much lighter/smaller than the full size DSLR and you get a lot of the same features.. My Canon has a hot shoe for a flash as well. The low light capabilities of the super zooms are not as good as the DSLRs though.. At times I wish I had move up to the DSLR - (faster shutter time, better low light capabilities). BUT overall i am very happy with the Canon and I dont need to buy extra (and somewhat expensive) lenses needed for the DSLR to match the zoom. check out the camera reviews here Brian Yes. I was considering the S5. A good friend of mine bought one and it is perfect for him, but definitely not for me. The D60 is nice, but would I really be getting more for the money? In my research I don't think so, but maybe ARFCOM could convince me otherwise. |
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Posted: 6/11/2009 8:12:19 PM EDT
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I can't see spending the extra on a D-60 for extra lens range What extra lens range? Neither the D40 nor the D60 has an internal autofocus motor.
The D40 is a fine camera but when I had mine, every time I took pictures in low light, I wished I had forked over the extra cash for a D60 with it's eye sensor to turn off the LCD automatically. edit for punctuation |
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Posted: 6/11/2009 10:18:26 PM EDT
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The range of lenses available, as in servicable lenses available for the model. I guess for the same price as a D-40 I could get a 60 body and scour the net for used lenses.
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Posted: 6/11/2009 10:41:37 PM EDT
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The range of lenses available, as in servicable lenses available for the model. I guess for the same price as a D-40 I could get a 60 body and scour the net for used lenses. why would you? get a D40 or a D90. The D60 is dead. OP: I bought mine at Fred Meyer's. |
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Posted: 6/12/2009 6:56:27 AM EDT
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I got a D60 but the D40 takes great pics too. Can't go wrong either way.
I got my D60 at Costco in a really nice bundle. I've seen the D40 sold in a really well priced bundle also there - check it Just camera and lens - $419 |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 2:28:18 AM EDT
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Sorry, posted in the wrong thread! |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 6:24:47 AM EDT
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Thanks for the input.
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Posted: 6/13/2009 8:37:47 AM EDT
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why would you? get a D40 or a D90. The D60 is dead. This |
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Posted: 6/13/2009 9:56:59 AM EDT
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Why would you go Nikon? Go Canon XTi or whatever that level is now? If you want something a bit better, go for the 50D. Canon brings better glass over Nikon IMO. I also think they are easier to use and just make for sense on their design. However, I have used both daily including Nikon for over a year and they are both good cameras. I like the D40, but I really enjoy using the D90.
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Posted: 6/14/2009 7:51:20 AM EDT
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I can't see spending the extra on a D-60 for extra lens range What extra lens range? Neither the D40 nor the D60 has an internal autofocus motor.
The D40 is a fine camera but when I had mine, every time I took pictures in low light, I wished I had forked over the extra cash for a D60 with it's eye sensor to turn off the LCD automatically. edit for punctuation I'm surprised you can't turn it off by default in the menus like you can on the D40x. I'd go with the D40 for it's better flash synch speed. |
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Posted: 6/15/2009 6:34:07 AM EDT
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I recently purchased a D40 to supplement my aging D1 SLR's I am totally pleased with it. The D1 has a lot more flexibility as it is a professional camera but I am not at all unhappy with the results produced with the D40. For amateur shooting it is a wholly suitable camera. Although I do want a D2 really soon to replace my D1's
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