Urgent!! Worth selling away my D60 now to change to a D90? Urgent

[burberrys14]

Hi,

I have this sudden BBB virus urge to sell away my D60 and change to a D90kit with 18-105mm lens. Can anyone tell me what would be the main advantages D90 has over the D60?

Video Recording--- I dont think people who use SLR will bother to use this so I guess its secondary?

Megapixel +2 ------ I dont think this could be felt unless the pictures are blown up to A4 or A3 size?

Camera in built motor----- I think most nikkon lens are now AF-S which does not need and internal motor in the camera for the lens?

But there is just this feeling that makes me wanna change from the D60 to D90? I believe a lot of D60 users have done this upgrade or new buyers fork out more money to buy the D90 instead of the D60? Why? Can anyone tell me why?

[jnet6]

If you got the D90, will you ask again get D300? and later on D700?

there is no end for newer technology in the new bodies.

[sf_kang]

What is wrong with your D60?
Not enough pixels?
Cannot accept non-AFS lenses?
Not enough frames-per-second?
Not enough customiseable features?
Cannot cope with the kind of photography you do?

Just trying to help you think again before throwing in your precious earned money before you really ask yourself what is it that you are looking for?

Perhaps if you share about what you're shooting, what you like and dislike, your experience (or limitations) with your current setup, and allow yourself to think through properly, then go out and buy the 'right' stuff.

I have been shooting with Nikon bodies and lenses for over 20+ years. I have always kept the 'pro f2.8 or faster lenses', and now I shoot with a D3 because I want to have full frame FX format to get the image quality I used to get in the 35mm film days.

I shoot a lot of travel and landscapes, and so I need the resolution for the details.

Really, my advice is not to 'rush' in on impulse but really think it through first, discuss on line, then make the right choice.

Good luck,

Fred

[STTNP]

Camera in built motor----- I think most nikkon lens are now AF-S which does not need and internal motor in the camera for the lens?

I dont agree.
There alot of pro lens which D60 cant use.

Why and what you care when holding a camera during shooting?
The feel, weight balance and user friendly is what i care. As both can take good picture.
Happy shooting.

[STTNP]

Originally Posted by sf_kang What is wrong with your D60? Not enough pixels? Cannot accept non-AFS lenses? Not enough frames-per-second? Not enough customiseable features? Cannot cope with the kind of photography you do? Just trying to help you think again before throwing in your precious earned money before you really ask yourself what is it that you are looking for? Perhaps if you share about what you're shooting, what you like and dislike, your experience (or limitations) with your current setup, and allow yourself to think through properly, then go out and buy the 'right' stuff. I have been shooting with Nikon bodies and lenses for over 20+ years. I have always kept the 'pro f2.8 or faster lenses', and now I shoot with a D3 because I want to have full frame FX format to get the image quality I used to get in the 35mm film days. I shoot a lot of travel and landscapes, and so I need the resolution for the details. Really, my advice is not to 'rush' in on impulse but really think it through first, discuss on line, then make the right choice. Good luck, Fred

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[geraldkhoo]

My first DSLR was a D40x (before the D60 came out) and after about 4 months, I sold it and went for a D200, and never looked back. Of all the added features, the MAIN push/pull factor to upgrade was that I could use AF-D lenses for auto-focusing. I can list down all the other reasons, but having a camera with a screw-drive motor in the body was the main reason for my upgrading

[third3rdwheel]

Sometimes nothing wrong with wanting a new toy - for just having the new toy's sake.

[lloh108]

Cameras don't take pictures, photographers do!
It's not the camera but the man behind the camera.
It takes a lot of practice, practice and more practice else upgrading hardware alone is just a waste of money (unless money is no issue to you.)

[wenbin0215]

Originally Posted by jnet6 If you got the D90, will you ask again get D300? and later on D700? there is no end for newer technology in the new bodies.

simply agreed!

ask urself what u are really shooting before u go all out for the D90..

and will u not be tempted by D300 or D700 after getting D90?

[shakyhand76]

Originally Posted by lloh108 Cameras don't take pictures, photographers do! It's not the camera but the man behind the camera. It takes a lot of practice, practice and more practice else upgrading hardware alone is just a waste of money (unless money is no issue to you.)

@ TS, wat lloh said is really true. If you feel your D60 features not up to your shooting skill and demand, then I think the only option for you is to grade to D90.

[saintleo]

A D90 is a very good proffesional serious/general purpose camera. Aside from its video recording, its ability to shoot at ISOs with resonable noise reduction is fantastic. I don't own one but I have used it and I find it a much better upgrade from the D60. To me what won me over was that the D90 basically had a built in motor while the D60 did not. This allowed me to use the old AF lenses.

So is the D60 worth upgrading to D90? If budget allows yeah I would

[AMediaLuz]

Originally Posted by lloh108 Cameras don't take pictures, photographers do! It's not the camera but the man behind the camera. It takes a lot of practice, practice and more practice else upgrading hardware alone is just a waste of money (unless money is no issue to you.)

Totally agreed!!
By the way, anyone using a pin hole box as camera with a jam jar as lens? If you're good, the picture will still turn out nice!

[Reportage]

Originally Posted by burberrys14 Hi, I have this sudden BBB virus urge to sell away my D60 and change to a D90kit with 18-105mm lens. Can anyone tell me what would be the main advantages D90 has over the D60? Video Recording--- I dont think people who use SLR will bother to use this so I guess its secondary? Megapixel +2 ------ I dont think this could be felt unless the pictures are blown up to A4 or A3 size? Camera in built motor----- I think most nikkon lens are now AF-S which does not need and internal motor in the camera for the lens? But there is just this feeling that makes me wanna change from the D60 to D90? I believe a lot of D60 users have done this upgrade or new buyers fork out more money to buy the D90 instead of the D60? Why? Can anyone tell me why?

2nd hand D300 instead? do you really need the limited video function?

[KNIGHT ONG]

Is your current setup hinder you from taking good pictures ?

[Onslaught]

D60 imo is a very good camera and having use the D90 too, the main difference between the 2 camera would be probably the usable ISO level, number of focus points, build-in motor drive and video taking capablity.

My guess is that you are probably limited by the kit lens which comes with the D60 and hence frustrated in situation where you felt limited by the camera ( low lighting condition etc. )

You might want to consider getting different lenses and a speedlight to enhance the use of your camera rather then jumping on the bandwagon of upgrading your camera. Like the many posts above mentioned... you can never catch up with latest technology Drop by the Nikon showroom to try out the difference lenses which possibly could enhance the experience of photography with you D60

[ortega]

i'd say master your D60 first and only upgrade when the camera is holding you back
i resisted upgrading from my D80 to the D90
as there is not much more that a D90 can do that my D80 cannot, i am saving for a D700

[diediealsomustdive]

Originally Posted by lloh108 Cameras don't take pictures, photographers do! It's not the camera but the man behind the camera. It takes a lot of practice, practice and more practice else upgrading hardware alone is just a waste of money (unless money is no issue to you.)

It is true that the man behind the camera is more important than the camera.

But hardware can aid or hinder.

Slower AF means you could miss the shot. But if you are lao ciao from old days you can anticipate and pre-focus and still nick the shot!

No AF on non-AFS lenses means you miss the shot. But if you are not lao ciao maybe your eye sight still good enough to nick the shot!

Can't meter with AI lenses can make you miss the shot. No problem if you can do hand-held meter or guess the exposure right or retake a few times.

With cameras of roughly the same generation (i.e. don't compare D70 with D90, 2 generations out), more money buys you:
- more feature
- more convenience
- faster response
- faster motor

The difference in pixel count is not material for most application unless you are exacting professional needing the utmost in quality.

With D60, for example, if you want to do manual exposure control, you need to press a button and turn a wheel to change aperture value. With D90 the main command dial changes shutter speed and sub command dial changes aperture.

So, there you have it, if you either need the extra features, convenience, response or speed, or simply can afford it regardless, then go BBB.

I am from the other direction - have a D300 that I use more sparingly and bought a D60 for the small size and more frequent use. I shot with D300 when I go "bugging" or "birding" or do something more serious. I shot with D60 when I want to travel light or go biking with my kids. I shot with S2Pro when I go diving - still not able to justify paying for the rather expensive housing. And most people looking at my diving photos and assume they are D300 shots and "how sharp", "how colourful", etc. Pixels don't really matter unless you're pushing it and really don't count within the same generation (S2Pro is 3 generations behind D60).

[BUZ_BUZ]

Two options :

1. Keep the D60 and upgrade the lens as what others have advised.
( In my opinion, this is the best choice )

2. Take the plunge and buy the latest camera with the most powerful features.
( In this case I think D300 is a better choice cos it will keep you satisfied for a longer period of time . I took the plunge in 2005 to buy the D70s and it keep me happy until recently.
The itch to buy a D300 gets stronger and stronger each day )

Upgrading to D90 is not a bad choice, but in not very far future, you may be itching for better features. ( 6FPS shooting , 51 points AF, FP mode flash synch beyound 1/500s, superb high ISO performance etc. )

[saintleo]

Originally Posted by BUZ_BUZ Two options : 1. Keep the D60 and upgrade the lens as what others have advised. ( In my opinion, this is the best choice ) 2. Take the plunge and buy the latest camera with the most powerful features. ( In this case I think D300 is a better choice cos it will keep you satisfied for a longer period of time . I took the plunge in 2005 to buy the D70s and it keep me happy until recently. The itch to buy a D300 gets stronger and stronger each day ) Upgrading to D90 is not a bad choice, but in not very far future, you may be itching for better features. ( 6FPS shooting , 51 points AF, FP mode flash synch beyound 1/500s, superb high ISO performance etc. )

He is right, if your willing to take the plunge for a D90, just top up and get the D300. Because after getting a D90, you will sooner or later realise, "man this doesnt have this or that" this will happen to any camera, but to me the D300 satisfy my every need/want. Now you could get a 2nd hand D300 for only 1650 and a first hand for 2080.

[Blur Shadow]

Do you feel that you have outgrown the Nikon D60?