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D60 or D40 (+ free Nikon Training) Advice..Please!

  • 03-07-2008 10:19pm
    #1
    Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭


    Hi All, im thinking of getting one of the above, and im a complete novice but I know iwant a SLR(taking pictures of the kids etc, the blloody compact is to slow).

    They seem to be fantastic value (especially when compared to the Canon models). I saw them in Conns Cameras @ 449/and 599 with the VR lens on the D60 + plus €80 cashback and they said free training as well. (I checked this out and its real www.nikon.ie/dslrtraining).

    Basically my questions is do it need a vr lens and an extra 4mp??
    All suggestions welcome


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  • #2
    Lionsden
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Lionsden


    Meister wrote: »
    .....Basically my questions is do it need a vr lens and an extra 4mp??
    All suggestions welcome

    Only you can answer that. What it basically boils down to is:

    VR Lense....The lense is a separate issue to the camera body, don't buy an SLR camera for the lense. You can buy the camera and lense separately, ie you could buy the D40 and put a VR lense on it if you wish.

    The extra 4 mp..... it boils down to what size you plan to print your pics. You will only notice a difference in the quality if you plan to print larger than A4, do you?

    I have a D40 and am very happy with the quality. You have to decide if the above suites you.

    Hope this helps a bit. I remember the turmoil I went through trying to decide what my first DSLR would be, but,.... I've no regrets:)


  • #3
    conkeroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭conkeroo


    Meister wrote: »
    Hi All, im thinking of getting one of the above, and im a complete novice but I know iwant a SLR(taking pictures of the kids etc, the blloody compact is to slow).

    They seem to be fantastic value (especially when compared to the Canon models). I saw them in Conns Cameras @ 449/and 599 with the VR lens on the D60 + plus €80 cashback and they said free training as well. (I checked this out and its real www.nikon.ie/dslrtraining).

    Basically my questions is do it need a vr lens and an extra 4mp??
    All suggestions welcome

    If you think it might progress as a hobby without doubt get the D60. The VR might not mean much starting but if you get into it it could make a hell of a difference. Same with the extra 4MP. What VR lens is it? Because aside from anything else a D60 with a (hopefully decent) VR lens is great value. And as a side, if you did want larger prints the D60 will be better to get. Is the 80 euro cashback with the D60? If so, no brainer. :)

    EDIT:
    I remember the turmoil I went through trying to decide what my first DSLR would be...
    Same here, when I got my first dslr I had no idea what to plump for. So I went with the Sony A100 and rubbish kit lens which I had to sell at a 700euro loss only a year later! (Ive since got a D80).


  • #4
    budfox
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭budfox


    Thanks for your advice and PM's regarding which to go for. Really appreciated it guys/girls...

    A


  • #5
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    It would pay to shop around a bit too & see what deals there are out there. AFAIK you will only get the training if you buy it in Bricks & Mortar shop & not online.

    Have a look at Berminghams, Camera Exchange & Gunns to see what their prices are. If they are all the same my preference would be Gunns.


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