I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get?

jgjonathangoh · 18th June 2009

I had never had a SLR or DSLR. I tried my gf's D60 and loved it. This link shows some of the pics I took with her D60.. click HERE.. However, I had seen so many reviews on D80 and how it is superior to D60 I am now torn between the 2, esp when the price is so close now for the 2 (looking at prices from the resale market in clubsnap). However I have not held a D80 and dont know how it will feel. I have not however seen any pic to pic comparision of the 2 (quality of picture taken). D80 tech is 3 yrs old, does it measure up to D60? They say D-lighting in D60 is superior to D80, D80 11 point AF is obviously better. My main attraction to D80 is their AF motor, will be able to use AF-D lenses too (cheaper). dont ask me to get a D90, if i can afford i wont have this problem.. haha. What impt is the pic quality I think, with the same setting, will the 2 cameras produce identical quality images? of does the more advance image processing D60 produce better images?

I am worried now, cause i just read of a D80 error that a few of the D80 users had encountered.. as quoted from one of the post "hardware error caused by aperture control unit - replacement $180, repair $120 by nsc." It seems they all have encountered the error and it seems not to be human error. Luntut, u had a D80, ever had that problem? I dont wanna get a D80 and then spend another 200 to repair it!!

luntut · 18th June 2009

i once bought my other half a D60, when i still had my D80. compared both, D60 ISO performance is about 1 stop better. at least. quality of pics at ISO 200 and below are the same, unless you intend to blow them up 5m by 2m.

you already mentioned it yourself. you prefer a D80 because of the AF motor. so go get it. the D80 is one of the very well rated cameras during its time.

and between the D60 and D80, there is NO reason why you will get lousier pictures with the D80 even though its older technology...

it all lies in the shooter, and making magic with your camera.. making it do what you want it to do...

and btw, to me, even for D300 now, the D-lighting feature is an image killer. never tried D700 or higher models. so i got no idea...

ortega · 18th June 2009

get the d80

Leong23 · 18th June 2009

i second the D80, the control and the abililty to AF with non-AFS is a big advantage to D60.

ortega · 18th June 2009

btw you should not post the same thread in more than one forum
warning given

giantcanopy · 18th June 2009

D80 with backward autofocusing compatibility with older non-AFS AF lenses is a significant reason for me to get the D80

Ryan

Fotophilic · 18th June 2009

if u are bothered by the AF motor, just get the D80. don't even need to consider the D60.

jaRv1s · 18th June 2009

both actually roughly the same technology in terms of hardware... if you travel a lot and wanna go light get d60... if you think you'll go crazy in photography, get d80... it would save you a bit for the long run... esp when you're considering lenses to buy...

jgjonathangoh · 18th June 2009

thanks for the feedback pple.. I am worried now, cause i just read of a D80 error that a few of the D80 users had encountered.. as quoted from one of the post "hardware error caused by aperture control unit - replacement $180, repair $120 by nsc." It seems they all have encountered the error and it seems not to be human error. Luntut, u had a D80, ever had that problem? I dont wanna get a D80 and then spend another 200 to repair it!!

Leong23 · 18th June 2009

Originally Posted by jgjonathangoh

thanks for the feedback pple.. I am worried now, cause i just read of a D80 error that a few of the D80 users had encountered.. as quoted from one of the post "hardware error caused by aperture control unit - replacement $180, repair $120 by nsc." It seems they all have encountered the error and it seems not to be human error. Luntut, u had a D80, ever had that problem? I dont wanna get a D80 and then spend another 200 to repair it!!

i'm still keeping my D80, brought it 2years ago and still working fine.

ortega · 18th June 2009

Originally Posted by Leong23

i'm still keeping my D80, brought it 2years ago and still working fine.

I am still using my D80, no problems so far

jtsky · 18th June 2009

My vote goes to D80.

lichtleiter · 18th June 2009

get the D80, it will take you more time before you long for an upgrade

thenomad · 18th June 2009

go for d80!

ZerocoolAstra · 18th June 2009

i vote for D80 too!

A few great reasons why it's "better" than D60:

- 2 dials for controlling aperture and shutter speed simultaneously. can also adjust flash modes/power and fine-tune white balance.
- top LCD screen. can see all the settings at one glance
- my right hand's little pinky finger has nowhere to go on a D60
- ooooooops, did I forget to mention the ability to use Nikon's Advanced Wireless Lighting system by purchasing an SB600 as a remote slave?

Kenneth83 · 18th June 2009

i upgraded from a D60 to the D80. Never regretted my decision since then.

Stoppable · 18th June 2009

I would choose a D80.

egnaro · 18th June 2009

as A olympus user, If i was u, I will go for D80 too!

jgjonathangoh · 18th June 2009

seems like its a 1 sided race towards D80.. anyone had any idea what a new D80 body would cost?

adorable · 18th June 2009

My friend is also undecided. Between Nikon 5000D and Canon 500D

18th June 2009	#1
jgjonathangoh Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bukit batok Posts: 103	I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? I had never had a SLR or DSLR. I tried my gf's D60 and loved it. This link shows some of the pics I took with her D60.. click HERE.. However, I had seen so many reviews on D80 and how it is superior to D60 I am now torn between the 2, esp when the price is so close now for the 2 (looking at prices from the resale market in clubsnap). However I have not held a D80 and dont know how it will feel. I have not however seen any pic to pic comparision of the 2 (quality of picture taken). D80 tech is 3 yrs old, does it measure up to D60? They say D-lighting in D60 is superior to D80, D80 11 point AF is obviously better. My main attraction to D80 is their AF motor, will be able to use AF-D lenses too (cheaper). dont ask me to get a D90, if i can afford i wont have this problem.. haha. What impt is the pic quality I think, with the same setting, will the 2 cameras produce identical quality images? of does the more advance image processing D60 produce better images? I am worried now, cause i just read of a D80 error that a few of the D80 users had encountered.. as quoted from one of the post "hardware error caused by aperture control unit - replacement $180, repair $120 by nsc." It seems they all have encountered the error and it seems not to be human error. Luntut, u had a D80, ever had that problem? I dont wanna get a D80 and then spend another 200 to repair it!! Last edited by jgjonathangoh; 18th June 2009 at 09:47 PM. Reason: new info

18th June 2009	#2
luntut Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toa Payoh Posts: 1,344	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? i once bought my other half a D60, when i still had my D80. compared both, D60 ISO performance is about 1 stop better. at least. quality of pics at ISO 200 and below are the same, unless you intend to blow them up 5m by 2m. you already mentioned it yourself. you prefer a D80 because of the AF motor. so go get it. the D80 is one of the very well rated cameras during its time. and between the D60 and D80, there is NO reason why you will get lousier pictures with the D80 even though its older technology... it all lies in the shooter, and making magic with your camera.. making it do what you want it to do... and btw, to me, even for D300 now, the D-lighting feature is an image killer. never tried D700 or higher models. so i got no idea... __________________ Fast Camera. Fast Lens. Slow Me. Sigh. My Flickr Last edited by luntut; 18th June 2009 at 03:47 AM.

18th June 2009	#3
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? get the d80 __________________ The Law

18th June 2009	#4
Leong23 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ming City Posts: 2,809	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? i second the D80, the control and the abililty to AF with non-AFS is a big advantage to D60. __________________ flickr APAD 09

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ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? btw you should not post the same thread in more than one forum warning given __________________ The Law

18th June 2009	#6
giantcanopy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northerner Posts: 3,976	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? D80 with backward autofocusing compatibility with older non-AFS AF lenses is a significant reason for me to get the D80 Ryan __________________ Kaleidoscopy & Singapore Shave! Shaving Jedi

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Fotophilic Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: big tree town Posts: 1,654	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? if u are bothered by the AF motor, just get the D80. don't even need to consider the D60. __________________ cameras are not made of tofu

18th June 2009	#8
jaRv1s Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 327	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? both actually roughly the same technology in terms of hardware... if you travel a lot and wanna go light get d60... if you think you'll go crazy in photography, get d80... it would save you a bit for the long run... esp when you're considering lenses to buy...

18th June 2009	#12
jtsky Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yishun Posts: 868	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? My vote goes to D80. __________________ Taiwan : Cameron

18th June 2009	#13
lichtleiter Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 343	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? get the D80, it will take you more time before you long for an upgrade

18th June 2009	#14
thenomad Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 294	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? go for d80!

18th June 2009	#15
ZerocoolAstra Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Singapore Posts: 1,681	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? i vote for D80 too! A few great reasons why it's "better" than D60: - 2 dials for controlling aperture and shutter speed simultaneously. can also adjust flash modes/power and fine-tune white balance. - top LCD screen. can see all the settings at one glance - my right hand's little pinky finger has nowhere to go on a D60 - ooooooops, did I forget to mention the ability to use Nikon's Advanced Wireless Lighting system by purchasing an SB600 as a remote slave? __________________ Nikon D80 user

18th June 2009	#16
Kenneth83 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 209	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? i upgraded from a D60 to the D80. Never regretted my decision since then. __________________ Noob In Learning : Canon 7D \| 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM \| 580EXII

18th June 2009	#17
Stoppable Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Serangoon Posts: 449	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? I would choose a D80.

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egnaro Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jurong Posts: 2,259	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? as A olympus user, If i was u, I will go for D80 too! __________________ Canon 7D + EFS10-22 + EF24-105L + Tamron 180 Macro + 580EXII + 10 Camera carrier

18th June 2009	#20
adorable Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 99	Re: I loved the D60 but D80 is cheap now which should i get? My friend is also undecided. Between Nikon 5000D and Canon 500D