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Justin H
I've been saving for a DSLR camera for a while now. I have been looking at the Nikon cameras, but I came across the Sony A200 in the same price category. The one review I read seemed to be very complementary, but it didn't compare it with any other brands.
With the Nikon cameras, is there any significant difference between the D40x and D60?
Answer
The D60 is the updated version of the D40X. It has one or two minor extras - scroll about 2/3rds down this page for a list: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond60/
And here's the final verdict: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond60/page30.asp
I'd prefer either one to the Sony A200.
In this review for the A200 they practically warn against using higher ISO settings and they suggest that you shoot in RAW (instead of jpg) even at ISO 100 for decent image quality... this is simply retarded: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra200/page31.asp
My other go-to review site is kinder towards the A200: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/sony_alpha200_pg6.html
Also, Nikon's selection of lenses and their upgrade path would steer me towards the D60. Then again, I personally use a Nikon D200 so you know, I could be biased ;-)
I'd consider the Nikon D60 vs. the Canon XSi, rather than the Sony A200. And between the D60 and the XSi, I'd simply get whichever one felt better in my hands - the specs and image quality are virtually identical.
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Thomas, wtf?
At stores the D40X is roughly $150 cheaper (both come with an 18-55mm kit lens... factor into that, that the D60 comes with a newer & better version of the 18-55mm zoom)
Also, I'm a great fan of Fhotoace myself but here his arguments don't make much sense:
if you're a pro, you wouldn't be looking at EITHER of these cameras.
And if you're an amateur, you wouldn't want to use about 95% of Nikon's lenses made since 1959 - most of them don't work properly on the entry level D60. For that (get a D80 or up to use the full range of AF lenses, or a D300 or up to meter with any of the older manual focus AI lenses.) With the D60 you do have a great selection of roughly 30 different AF-S and AF-I lenses. That should still be plenty for most amateurs.
The D60 is the updated version of the D40X. It has one or two minor extras - scroll about 2/3rds down this page for a list: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond60/
And here's the final verdict: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond60/page30.asp
I'd prefer either one to the Sony A200.
In this review for the A200 they practically warn against using higher ISO settings and they suggest that you shoot in RAW (instead of jpg) even at ISO 100 for decent image quality... this is simply retarded: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra200/page31.asp
My other go-to review site is kinder towards the A200: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/sony_alpha200_pg6.html
Also, Nikon's selection of lenses and their upgrade path would steer me towards the D60. Then again, I personally use a Nikon D200 so you know, I could be biased ;-)
I'd consider the Nikon D60 vs. the Canon XSi, rather than the Sony A200. And between the D60 and the XSi, I'd simply get whichever one felt better in my hands - the specs and image quality are virtually identical.
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added:
Thomas, wtf?
At stores the D40X is roughly $150 cheaper (both come with an 18-55mm kit lens... factor into that, that the D60 comes with a newer & better version of the 18-55mm zoom)
Also, I'm a great fan of Fhotoace myself but here his arguments don't make much sense:
if you're a pro, you wouldn't be looking at EITHER of these cameras.
And if you're an amateur, you wouldn't want to use about 95% of Nikon's lenses made since 1959 - most of them don't work properly on the entry level D60. For that (get a D80 or up to use the full range of AF lenses, or a D300 or up to meter with any of the older manual focus AI lenses.) With the D60 you do have a great selection of roughly 30 different AF-S and AF-I lenses. That should still be plenty for most amateurs.
What DSLR camera would you recommend me to buy?
MiZz RuBy
I need a new camera but am lost on which one to get!
I have my eye on Nikon D3100 or Canon 550D- any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Answer
My other suggestion would be to look at the Sony SLT A55. This DSLR has Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time continuous auto focus whether you're shooting still pictures or 1080/60i HD video. No other DSLR allows this. The technology also allows shooting at 10fps (frames per second) which is the fastest in its price range.The Sony SLT A55 also gives you 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama in the camera as well as HDR in the camera. It also has built-in GPS.
Here are some reviews:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55A.HTM
http://www.digitalphotographywriter.com/2010/08/sony-slt-a55-review-translucent-mirror.html
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony-a55-preview.shtml
Current prices at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Nikon D3100 w/18-55mm zoom, $649.95 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 7-30-2011.
Canon 550D/T2i w/18-55mm zoom, $749.95 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 7-9-2011.
Sony SLT A55 w/18-55mm zoom, $799.99 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 7-9-2011.
All 3 cameras have free USA shipping.
With its built-in focusing motor and Sony's version of Image Stabilization in the camera body and use of the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount the SLT A55 can use the Legacy Minolta Maxxum AF lenses dating back to 1985 and they will auto focus and become, in effect, IS lenses.
The Nikon D3100 requires the more expensive Nikon AF-S lenses if you want them to auto focus.
Canon and Nikon have their respective versions of IS in some but not all of their lenses plus you pay for it over and over. A Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm f1.4 prime lens on the A55 will be an IS lens. Neither Nikon nor Canon offers an IS 50mm prime lens.
In my opinion the Sony SLT A55 offers technology and features that Nikon and Canon lack. Its only a matter of time before Canon and Nikon will have to respond by upgrading their technology to match that of the Sony A55.
My other suggestion would be to look at the Sony SLT A55. This DSLR has Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time continuous auto focus whether you're shooting still pictures or 1080/60i HD video. No other DSLR allows this. The technology also allows shooting at 10fps (frames per second) which is the fastest in its price range.The Sony SLT A55 also gives you 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama in the camera as well as HDR in the camera. It also has built-in GPS.
Here are some reviews:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55A.HTM
http://www.digitalphotographywriter.com/2010/08/sony-slt-a55-review-translucent-mirror.html
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony-a55-preview.shtml
Current prices at B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Nikon D3100 w/18-55mm zoom, $649.95 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 7-30-2011.
Canon 550D/T2i w/18-55mm zoom, $749.95 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 7-9-2011.
Sony SLT A55 w/18-55mm zoom, $799.99 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 7-9-2011.
All 3 cameras have free USA shipping.
With its built-in focusing motor and Sony's version of Image Stabilization in the camera body and use of the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount the SLT A55 can use the Legacy Minolta Maxxum AF lenses dating back to 1985 and they will auto focus and become, in effect, IS lenses.
The Nikon D3100 requires the more expensive Nikon AF-S lenses if you want them to auto focus.
Canon and Nikon have their respective versions of IS in some but not all of their lenses plus you pay for it over and over. A Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm f1.4 prime lens on the A55 will be an IS lens. Neither Nikon nor Canon offers an IS 50mm prime lens.
In my opinion the Sony SLT A55 offers technology and features that Nikon and Canon lack. Its only a matter of time before Canon and Nikon will have to respond by upgrading their technology to match that of the Sony A55.
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