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Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Colin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:23:55 -0000

I've been doing event photography for free on my sons soccer games and am trying to get into this already bloated market(or so those who are in it say so) and need a good zoom for soccer fields for a D40X or D60. A D90 would be my dream, but it'll have to wait.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Ricardo — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:11:26 -0000

Mine is a D40x, and my daughter wants it. I'm considering buying a new one, so what is the difference between d40x and d60. Thank you.

Ricardo

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Atane — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:51:19 -0000

David, the size should be stamped on the inside of the lens cap, or written on the ring around the front of the lens, preceded by a diameter size in 'mm'. The diameter mark is a circle with a line through it. Should look like this.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

David — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:25:02 -0000

I just purchased the D60 with the 18-55mm lens and would like to get a UV filter, but I can't find a marking on the lens that tells me which size filter it takes, and there seem to be many. IS there somewhere on the lens that indicates the proper filter size? If not, do you know which filter size that lens takes?

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Atane — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:36:29 -0000

Sean, either choice is fine and more than adequate for a beginner. However, if budget is an issue, then I wholeheartedly recommend the D40.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

sean — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:05:43 -0000

hi, i am a beginner, so do u think the D60 fits me ,or i should find some lower model ,like D40 thanks

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

BSR_Tamp — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:55:48 -0000

jay i have it and it works with all the cameras you mention.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

jay — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:43:12 -0000

will the Tamron AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro for Nikon SLR DSLR lens auto focus witb the D40, D60, and/or the D80?

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Katie — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:17:49 -0000

Is there a recovery lag when using the built-in flash? Seemed worse than my point & shoot in the demo camera I saw today at my local store.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Nick — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:10:17 -0000

Yeah, the D60 accepts the same lenses as the D40.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Thaddeus — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:15:16 -0000

I am thinking of upgrading i currently have the D40 with several lenses will the lense for the D40 work on this model?

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Doug — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:55:28 -0000

Vinnie, the D40X will suit you just fine. If cost is a big issue, the D40 will work for you too. There is very little difference between the D60 and the D40X.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Vinnie — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:33:56 -0000

I starting a photo commercial training... My actually job is a take a pict for jewelry and some time to a models... I'm really amateurs in this profession everything i do is only for intisc...

You think this camera help me.. and my budget is around 600 usd....

What is your opinion or How about D40X

Vinnie ; )

pd sorry for my english ; )

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Nick Scribner — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:06:49 -0000

The D60 is not the best camera if you will be using old, manual film lenses. It only auto-focuses with AF-S lenses and will not meter with manual lenses. If you are looking for full Nikon lens compatibility, and you are willing to spend $1K more, the D300 is the way to go.

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Ronelle — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:20:06 -0000

Can I use Nikkor lenses that I use with my F3 on a D60?

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

Nick Scribner — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:06:58 -0000

Thanks for writing, Susan. The D60 is a DSLR, which means you can use any lens with a Nikon mount. However, the D60 will only autofocus with AF-S lenses (which are what most people use today).

As for lenses, the D60 kits are a good way to go. For example, the 18-55mm is an excellent kit lens. However, if you are looking for more zooming range you may want to get the more expensive Nikon 18-200mm, which is highly acclaimed. Also, you may consider getting a Nikon 55-200mm or 70-300mm in addition to the 18-55mm.

Best,
Nick

Re: Nikon’s D60 is the Perfect Intro to DSLRs

susan — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:33:22 -0000

can i change lenses with this camera and what lenses do you recommend