D60 (second hand) or new 300D

popeye · 22nd November 2003

Hi guys,
provided it's on the same or similar price,
which one is bang for the buck? second hand D60 or new 300D?

Nemo2003 · 22nd November 2003

Originally Posted by popeye

Hi guys,
provided it's on the same or similar price,
which one is bang for the buck? second hand D60 or new 300D?

I'll go for 300D that's for sure. Never like to buy 2nd hand camera.

scud · 23rd November 2003

yup, 2nd for body may not be a good idea. i will go for 300D.

NorthernLights · 23rd November 2003

Hi,

Not true that a 2nd hand body is not good.

It depends on what you want.

D60 - Better built body. Higher end than 300D in terms of market segment. Slower AF, poorer performance under low light, heavier.

300D - Plastic, cheaper body, faster AF, Better under low light, can take EF-S lens, lighter, newer technology, since it's similar to 10D.

Nemo2003 · 23rd November 2003

Originally Posted by NorthernLights

Hi,

Not true that a 2nd hand body is not good.

It depends on what you want.

D60 - Better built body. Higher end than 300D in terms of market segment. Slower AF, poorer performance under low light, heavier.

300D - Plastic, cheaper body, faster AF, Better under low light, can take EF-S lens, lighter, newer technology, since it's similar to 10D.

So after your comparison, should I say 300D is a better buy, right? So Popeye what are you waiting for? 300D selling hot cake now.

NorthernLights · 23rd November 2003

I would buy a D60 as it is a better built body for the same price...

AF, low light all can be overcome:

AF - Pre-focussing on target. Most of time in fact it is good to do.

Low light - Use the 420EX or 550EX AF assist.

ST1100 · 23rd November 2003

It's really a tossup.

300D has some limitations that can drive some people crazy. Like the lack of a dedicated one-shot AF mode; it's permanently in AI focus. Like the lack of a flash compensation - again, can drive you nuts when you really need it.

Advantage is that the 300D will come new, and certainly with warranty - peace of mind for a 1.5k+ investment. The price also won't be plummeting so soon.

i think a 300D would suffice for most applications, unless your style/work demands some of the missing features.

But if one is seriously considering the D60, maybe the 10D (used) would be a better choice.

22nd November 2003	#1
popeye Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 503	D60 (second hand) or new 300D Hi guys, provided it's on the same or similar price, which one is bang for the buck? second hand D60 or new 300D?

23rd November 2003	#4
NorthernLights Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,085	Not true Hi, Not true that a 2nd hand body is not good. It depends on what you want. D60 - Better built body. Higher end than 300D in terms of market segment. Slower AF, poorer performance under low light, heavier. 300D - Plastic, cheaper body, faster AF, Better under low light, can take EF-S lens, lighter, newer technology, since it's similar to 10D. __________________ Leica digital user:thumbsup http://www.flickr.com/photos/justphotography/

23rd November 2003	#6
NorthernLights Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,085	D60 I would buy a D60 as it is a better built body for the same price... AF, low light all can be overcome: AF - Pre-focussing on target. Most of time in fact it is good to do. Low light - Use the 420EX or 550EX AF assist. __________________ Leica digital user:thumbsup http://www.flickr.com/photos/justphotography/

23rd November 2003	#3
scud Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,701	yup, 2nd for body may not be a good idea. i will go for 300D.

23rd November 2003	#7
ST1100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 1,801	It's really a tossup. 300D has some limitations that can drive some people crazy. Like the lack of a dedicated one-shot AF mode; it's permanently in AI focus. Like the lack of a flash compensation - again, can drive you nuts when you really need it. Advantage is that the 300D will come new, and certainly with warranty - peace of mind for a 1.5k+ investment. The price also won't be plummeting so soon. i think a 300D would suffice for most applications, unless your style/work demands some of the missing features. But if one is seriously considering the D60, maybe the 10D (used) would be a better choice.