Nikon D60 Digital Slr

I really want a nice digital SLR camera. I can spend about $800. Does anyone own the Nikon D60? If you do, do you like it?

If you don't, can you recommend something else in that price range? Thanks!

The D60 is a good entry level DSLR. I am a Canon user and have never used the D60. I have used the D40, D80 and D300 cameras though. Nikon makes very good cameras and lenses. You can't go wrong with any of them. If you want to look at a comparable camera check out the Canon Rebel XS or XSi. These are the Canon models closest in price and performance to the D60. When it comes down to it they are very similar. It really depends on which one feels best in your hands and has the features you want.

2009-04-15 15:50:33 by Cupcake

Nikon D60 digital camera review by Nigel Atherton, editor of What Digital Camera monthly magazine www.whatdigitalcamera.com More camera reviews ...

Recently, I purchased the Nikon D60 SLR and I also bought a 2 year extended warranty. I have 30 days to make a decision as to whether or not I want to keep it. Do I need this? I am not clumsy, although I know accidents happen. It cost $224.00.
I bought it at Ritz camera.

Your two year extended warranty might not cover accidents. Make sure if you decide to take keep the warranty that it covers accident.
That's a tough decision, one you have to consider the type of activities you do when taking pictures. I myself, didn't buy an accident warranty for my DSLR camera (haven't had any accident since I had my first camera when I was just a kid - and, I'm sort of clumsy and accident prone but always aware of taking care of cameras). But I bought one for my niece on her Point & Shoot camera, assuming what her friends are. She is a careful kid, but she are around kids her age, and you know how they get.
If you probably going to take your camera to a beach or campsite, I would suggest it because they are not as sturdy as film camera when exposed to sands, dirt, and water. However, if you have been always careful with such equipments (not just cameras), you can just skip the warranty.

2008-05-26 17:28:09 by She She

I have a 1 GB with another camera that I can use with the Nikon D60, but I want to know what size would be best. Thanks, guys!

4GB
memory card is recomend by the manufactor

2008-05-24 11:53:45 by She She

Price: $350.00 $89.98

Compatible with Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras including D40, D40X, D50, D60, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300, D700, D5000, D7000 ... (except G series)
Magnification Power: 2X
Material: metal

I have purchased the Nikon Coolpix 4300 and the S5. I loved the 4300, but the pictures that I have taken with the S5 leave a lot to be desired. I have never used an SLR before but would love to learn and in the mean time I can use the automatic mode. Tell me, is this camera right for me? Is it worth the money?

Sure it is worth the money if you want to learn how to use an adjustable camera.

Before you spend the money for the latest and greatest technology, buy the little brother, the D40 with a 18-55 mm lens for under $470. It has a sensor at least 15 times larger than the S5, so the resolution will be much higher.

If you do move into the DSLR system, spend your money on lenses because as you know, you will want to change your camera body about every four or five years, but you will keep your lenses for decades.

2008-05-24 11:58:55 by She She

I'm thinking of buying one of these two camera's but i don't know the difference between them. What has one got over the other?, etc. And wheather buying the lower model will affect my photographs/works. I mainly take photos of landscapes and bits and pieces of others as well!!

Thanks :-)

Go to http://dpreview.com and compare the two side by side. I've seen some fine photos taken with the D40.

2008-09-26 03:30:51 by groverzoid