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Nikon D80 vs D60
Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x
but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
cocob wrote:
Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 has a bigger brighter viewfinder and autofocuses with more lenses. It's probably about to be replaced. The D60 is the replacement for the D50. -- Paul Furman www.edgehill.net www.baynatives.com all google groups messages filtered due to spam |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
Paul Furman wrote:
cocob wrote: Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 has a bigger brighter viewfinder and autofocuses with more lenses. It's probably about to be replaced. The D60 is the replacement for the D50. Replacement for the D40x? IIRC the D60 doesn't have a focus motor. |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
"cocob" u43438@uwe wrote in message news:83c26a81e0afa@uwe... Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 is "better" in that it's much more advanced, but whether that should be your criterion for choosing a new camera is another question. The D60, like the very similar D40 and D40x, is a significantly smaller and lighter body than the D80, as well as being less expensive. Since you're new to this type of camera, it seems safe to say that anything in the D40/D40x/D60 line will satisfy most, and very likely all, of your needs for some time to come. The D80 has more features and controls than the smaller models have, but also probably more features and controls than you'll know what to do with. That said, the D80 has come down in price to a level where it's not that much more expensive than the D60. This of course is because the D80 has now been around for a couple of years while the D60 is a brand new model. It's very possible that you will *never* need the D80's more advanced features. Keep in mind that the small size and light weight of the D40-series bodies is a useful feature too. They all come down in price as new models are introduced. Don't overlook the original D40, which has most of what the D60 has and is now available at a real bargain price. Read the (rather opinionated, but still worth considering) views of Ken Rockwell on the D40 here before you decide: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm Personally I have a D40 and a D80 and I love 'em both, would not want to give either one up. Neil |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
Neil Harrington wrote:
Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 is "better" in that it's much more advanced, but whether that should be your criterion for choosing a new camera is another question. The D60, like the very similar D40 and D40x, is a significantly smaller and lighter body than the D80, as well as being less expensive. Since you're new to this type of camera, it seems safe to say that anything in the D40/D40x/D60 line will satisfy most, and very likely all, of your needs for some time to come. The D80 has more features and controls than the smaller models have, but also probably more features and controls than you'll know what to do with. That said, the D80 has come down in price to a level where it's not that much more expensive than the D60. This of course is because the D80 has now been around for a couple of years while the D60 is a brand new model. It's very possible that you will *never* need the D80's more advanced features. Keep in mind that the small size and light weight of the D40-series bodies is a useful feature too. They all come down in price as new models are introduced. Don't overlook the original D40, which has most of what the D60 has and is now available at a real bargain price. Read the (rather opinionated, but still worth considering) views of Ken Rockwell on the D40 here before you decide: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm Personally I have a D40 and a D80 and I love 'em both, would not want to give either one up. Neil Thank you so much for all your infomation. Your site is great, full of info to learn and will also be very useful when I get a camera. Kim |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
frederick wrote:
Paul Furman wrote: cocob wrote: Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 has a bigger brighter viewfinder and autofocuses with more lenses. It's probably about to be replaced. The D60 is the replacement for the D50. Replacement for the D40x? IIRC the D60 doesn't have a focus motor. The D40X does? -- Blinky Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://improve-usenet.org NEW -- Now evaluating a GG-free news feed: http://usenet4all.se |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
Blinky the Shark wrote:
frederick wrote: Paul Furman wrote: cocob wrote: Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 has a bigger brighter viewfinder and autofocuses with more lenses. It's probably about to be replaced. The D60 is the replacement for the D50. Replacement for the D40x? IIRC the D60 doesn't have a focus motor. The D40X does? No. David |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
David J Taylor wrote:
Blinky the Shark wrote: frederick wrote: Paul Furman wrote: cocob wrote: Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 has a bigger brighter viewfinder and autofocuses with more lenses. It's probably about to be replaced. The D60 is the replacement for the D50. Replacement for the D40x? IIRC the D60 doesn't have a focus motor. The D40X does? No. I know. -- Blinky Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://improve-usenet.org NEW -- Now evaluating a GG-free news feed: http://usenet4all.se |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
Blinky the Shark wrote:
David J Taylor wrote: Blinky the Shark wrote: frederick wrote: Paul Furman wrote: cocob wrote: Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? I'm new to these cameras, but don't wan't to spend more money in a year or two because I bought a cheaper one!! thanks! The D80 has a bigger brighter viewfinder and autofocuses with more lenses. It's probably about to be replaced. The D60 is the replacement for the D50. Replacement for the D40x? IIRC the D60 doesn't have a focus motor. The D40X does? No. I know. I'm not even going to comment. (a silent scream is _not_ a comment) |
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Nikon D80 vs D60
"cocob" u43438@uwe wrote:
Can any one help me out~ I've read that the D60 is a step up from the D40x Arguable. IMO the D60 is the successor of the D40[x] but not a step up. The D80 is the next step up from the D40[x]. but can't find anything on the D60 vs the D80! Which one is better?? Better as to what requirements or criteria? Even the D40 is smaller and lighter than the D80, therefore it must be better, right? D60 versus D80 is basically the difference between latest entry level model versus 1 1/2 year old 'enthusiasts' model. For details about how many features trickled down from the enthusiast to the entry level over those 1 1/2 years and if they are of any interest to you I suggest you compare those two cameras side by side on e.g. dpreview. jue |
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