Deciding between 2 Nikons

Invisible_Ink · Jan 16, 2009

I'm looking to buy my first SLR and I'm really wanting a Nikon. I've used a Nikon point and shoot and I fell in love with the Nikkor lens. I don't want to spend too much, so it's either the D40 or the D60.

They both have similar ratings from customer reviews and similar features, so the decision is a bit difficult.

does anyone have experience with either of these?

Kegger · Jan 16, 2009

They are practically the same camera, the D60 just being the newer version with a better processor and newer sensor.

bdavis · Jan 16, 2009

Agreed, I would do the D60

BlackDog's · Jan 16, 2009

This came up recently in another thread. I personally would go with the D40 over the D60.

Ken Rockwell explains this better than I can so here's his reviews:

Nikon D40

Nikon D60

In short - he also perfers the D40 to the D60. Saying the D60 is a "slightly downgraded version of the D40 but with more pixels and a higher price". I recommend you read both of his reviews I posted above and then go out to a shop and ask if you could test each model. See which one suits you best. I actually thought the D60 functioned a tad bit slower than the D40.

bdavis · Jan 16, 2009

Not more Ken Rockwell stuff....:waiting:

BlackDog's · Jan 16, 2009

bdavis said:
Not more Ken Rockwell stuff....:waiting:

:mrgreen: I see you must be one of those who have more experience with these 2 cameras than he does. Could you tell me what parts of the reviews that I posted above are incorrect? Might be very helpful for the OP (and myself) to know.

Also, what would be you're reasoning behind going with a D60 instead of a D40? Just curious? Details are always more helpful than just quick snips.

OP - as I said earlier - go out and ask if you can test both at a shop. See which one suits you best. Don't buy one just because it's the newer version (doesn't always make it better).