Nikon D60 vs D50

[Xia_Ke]

Hi Pitbull, welcome to PR I used to own a D50 and it was a great little camera. The D40/D40x I believe was a step down from the D50. The D60 is the replacement for the D40x. Here's a review for the new D60 that might be worth checking out:

http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d60.htm

The question I will pose to you is, how serious do you plan to get with photography? If you want to really learn the ins and outs, I would look for a used D80 from a reputable dealer like Adorama or KEH where you can get a warranty for it. If you just want it because the pics are better than a P&S and you plan on sticking with auto mode, the D60 should be an excellent camera for you.

Either way, don't be a stranger. Make sure to share some pics when you get your new camera :thumbsup:

[PitbulI]

I've read a few reviews/previews and that's the only one that badmouths the D60.

The Autofocus thing isn't a problem since my 55-200 is a AF-S lens.

Basically, I don't even capture in RAW format at the moment either.

[Photo-John]

I've read a few reviews/previews and that's the only one that badmouths the D60.

The Autofocus thing isn't a problem since my 55-200 is a AF-S lens.

Basically, I don't even capture in RAW format at the moment either.

I don't think Ken Rockwell really badmouths the D60. He just tells it like it is. It's not really a significant improvement over the D40x. I'm working on a (late) D40x review right now and so I took a close look at the differences between the D40x and the D60 and the only difference I see that's compelling is the VR kit lens. Other than that, there's nothing that makes me think the D60 is really much different from the D40x. There's a new processor. But I don't have any issues with the processing on the D40x. So, if you are going to buy a new camera, I'd say save a few bucks and get the D40x. Unless you want the VR kit lens. And in that case, I'd encourage you to buy the D40x body only and the 18-200 VR lens. That's what I've been shooting with and it's a sweet setup.