Nikon D60 or D5000?
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06/11/09 11:02 PM
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Opinions or thoughts? I was set to pick up the d-60 (even picked up filters at ritz ) but the 5000 looks interesting.....
Jim
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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06/12/09 01:07 AM
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JJ
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Jim, this is a great site for extensive reviews (which I think has been posted to the forums before): http://www.steves-digicams.com/default.htm I notice The 5000 hasn't been reviewed yet, but I would expect it soon.
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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06/12/09 01:16 AM
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Dave H
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Between the two I would probably lean towards the 5000. However, the big issue with both cameras is that they do not have an in-camera motor for autofocus. You have to buy a newer model lens with a motor built into the lens. My daughter has a D-40, which she really likes and has done nicely for her. However, she can't use my lenses from the D-70 and get autofocus with them. She is on a trip right now and had to purchase a new, longer lens to take with her because my would not give her the autofocus ability. All in all, I think the feature set on the 5000 sounds nicer than the D-60's. And, it now has an image stabilized kit lens I believe. Here\'s another site with a preview of the 5000
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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06/12/09 07:53 AM
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Thanks, Gents. Do you think it's worth the jump to the D-90?
Jim
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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06/13/09 12:50 AM
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Dave H
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D-90 will up the ante price wise - probably another $300 plus. The trade would be you are getting a camera further up the scale, pretty much at the upper end of the consumer scale. Don't believe you get the capability to shoot video, but that may not be a big issue for you. Always nice if you have a camera shop and knowledgeable sales person who can put all three in front of you and explain the benefits of each choice (and also the downsides). D-90 review
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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07/07/09 04:24 PM
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Tybee_Sullivan
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Any DX lens will work with the D60. I recommend it over the 5000 simply because the 5000 is a cheaper version of the D90...which would be a great camera if it werent for the stupid video feature. I was about to replace my D70 when the D90 came out, and decided to get a D80 instead.
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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10/09/09 12:00 AM
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yleekyot
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Good point one and all. We just sold our D-60 due to its limited use of lenses and focus points. We had it 3 mos before we realized the mistake we made in our selection. We were being cost minded instead of usuable feature minded. We are now upgrading to the D-90, which as many have pointed out that it is a more flexible camera. Meaning the motor is in the body which accepts more lenses for AF and has 11 focus points instead of the 3 that the D-60 offers.
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Re: Nikon D60 or D5000?
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10/10/09 01:09 PM
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fra02441
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Check on this site for Nikon cameras and lens. nikonians.org I have bought used lens on there and got great info Fran
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