macroman2008
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Reged: 03/08/2008
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Hi all my first time here on a forum so I apologise for any mistakes I make. Have found the photography bug and currently own a JVC everio camcorder with 25gb hard disk, aso a Sony cybershot. I am currently thinking buying a Nikon D60 dlsr, i have read many reviews and get the impression this will be a good point to start with. being nikon fans on here may I have your opinion.
Cheers
Carl 
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Skyline_kid
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Reged: 22/07/2008
Posts: 256
Loc: Cardiff innit like
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Hi there, just bought one of these as my first DSLR and i'm most pleased with it. The only gripe most seem to have is the 3 point auto focus but that's about it, very happy with mine but if you can strech to it get the VR twin lens kit.
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macroman2008
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thanks for that skyline maybe the next payday when i get it nut will bear the vr lens kit in mind.
Carl
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Done&rundleCams
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Reged: 20/12/2001
Posts: 16748
Loc: Vancouver, BC
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Hi Carl,
Firstly, welcome to the AP Forums  and, secondly, regarding the Nikon D60 (D40x and D40)
camera(s) is that you are limited to Nikon (and Tamron/Sigma limited numbers of) AF-S lenses
If You Want To Use Autofocus  If you want to use a Nikon
AF 50mm (or any other Nikon AF) lens you have too use Manual Focus only and this applies to
the majority of 'aftermarket' (Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, etc...) lenses  .
However, if you move to a Nikon D80, D200 or D300, albeit at an higher price, you can use the AF or AF-S lenses 
However, if you can live with using only the AF-S lenses (and I suspect you can ......
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.for the time being  ) then I would go out and try a D60kit
Cheers,
Jack
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Life is a Photo-op
MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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Donkey
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Reged: 31/05/2007
Posts: 201
Loc: Northants
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Another D60 owner here and love the Camera, Brought the Kit 18-55 VR lens.
Make sure you purchase a SD card as they don't come with the Camera.
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Ethelred the Ill-Named
Reged: 26/09/2006
Posts: 2334
Loc: Nottingham
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Make sure you purchase a SD card as they don't come with the Camera.
If necessary, haggle for it. There's a credit crunch and dealers need to know it. A premium brand 4GB card with a modest camera is the equivalent of mats and a full tank of fuel with a new car.
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Donkey
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Reged: 31/05/2007
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Loc: Northants
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Make sure you purchase a SD card as they don't come with the Camera.
If necessary, haggle for it. There's a credit crunch and dealers need to know it. A premium brand 4GB card with a modest camera is the equivalent of mats and a full tank of fuel with a new car.
Good luck if you try in Jessy's, They wouldn't entertain a deal for me so i purchased the card elsewhere. Had to save face at that point
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Done&rundleCams
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Reged: 20/12/2001
Posts: 16748
Loc: Vancouver, BC
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... why not do it for something useful ....like an additional lens, an add-on flash simply
because memory is so inexpensive
And, BTW, I do not condone the act of haggling .....
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.... mainly because I am on the other side of the counter but I realise that some people
just have to do it ....even though they know they are already getting a very good deal
Cheers,
Jack
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MY BLOG: www.nakedmanonawire.blogspot.com
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Mxpics
journeyman
Reged: 16/07/2007
Posts: 50
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i recently purchased a d60 with 18-55 and 55-200 vr lenses as a back up camera, i am absolutely impressed with the pics it has produced so far, and £90 back from nikon along with discount on lens from retailer and flash,bag and spare battery half price
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macroman2008
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Reged: 03/08/2008
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hi thanks for the advice and will take note. Will probably as you say go for the D60 have to do a bit more overtime yet bfore I buy yet but cant wait to get started hoping to post some of my pictures up for view when i can figure out how. I have a Sony cybershot at the moment, and think ii have taken some good photos with it. Also have a jvc everio to for taking videos, especially for the airshows.
Cheers
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Now I have my Nikon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30447981@N08/
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Ethelred the Ill-Named
Reged: 26/09/2006
Posts: 2334
Loc: Nottingham
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... why not do it for something useful ....like an additional lens, an add-on flash simply
because memory is so inexpensive
And, BTW, I do not condone the act of haggling .....
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.... mainly because I am on the other side of the counter but I realise that some people
just have to do it ....even though they know they are already getting a very good deal
Cheers,
Jack
As you say memory is so cheap so throw it in.
I would expect to pay for a lens.... But if it was a classy lens then perhaps a reasonable filter from the likes of Hoya would be a reasonable freebie. Times are hard and times in business even more so.
I used to be very shy about this 'asking for extras' or discounts. Working in Kenya for a few years educated me. It works in Britain just as well in the right shops. Multiples are usually 'take it or leave it'. The assistants have no authority to offer anything. Independants are more flexible.
Also remember that the infamous Jessies have rolling discount codes that often make them competative. I'm sure we all know on what website (not Jessies own) to find the codes. At present these only work for internet orders.
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macroman2008
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Reged: 03/08/2008
Posts: 102
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Hi well i took the first step to getting my new nikon D60 yesterday, got three different offers. First is D60 body 18 - 55mm vr lens, 1gb 45 x sd card, case or bag, plus three year guarantee. £498.99 cashback £60.
Second D60 plus 18-55 vr lens £409.99 cashback £60.
Third D60 plus 18-55 vr lens plus 55-200mm lens £599.99 cashback £60. How does this compare with other areas.
Will be going to get another price next week.
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Now I have my Nikon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30447981@N08/
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