Which is better D60 or D80? I have a D40 and I need to know if this camera got the following?1 - Does this camera able to trigger the speed-flash remotely such as SB-600/800 like in the D80?2- Does it have DOF preview?3- is it the same size of the D40? in terms of weight and size in hand4- How many focus-points it has? D40 got only 3.Does the new extra features in this camera (such as Dust-cleaner, new re-touch options etc) make it compete with the D80? or its only an upgrade of the D40? Which is better D60 or D80? I have a D40 and I need to know if this camera got the following?1 - Does this camera able to trigger the speed-flash remotely such as SB-600/800 like in the... » Read More Which is better D60 or D80? I have a D40 and I need to know if this camera got the following?1 - Does this camera able to trigger the speed-flash remotely such as SB-600/800 like in the D80?2- Does it have DOF preview?3- is it the same size of the D40? in terms of weight and size in hand4- How many focus-points it has? D40 got only 3.Does the new extra features in this camera (such as Dust-cleaner, new re-touch options etc) make it compete with the D80? or its only an upgrade of the D40? « Show Less
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From what I can tell, the d60 is only the d40x with minor upgrades. There is no preview button, and the info that sits on the top of the d80 is squeezed onto the back lcd. It is the same size as the d40, however, it does feel more sturdy. I can't really say why, it might be from a few more ounces in the VR lens, i'm not sure. It does only get the three focus points. But I'm not sure about the speed flash question. If you're looking to upgrade your current camera, go for the d80 as the 60 is only a bit different than the 40.
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personally I use capture NX... I never used photoshop... however, after reading many reviews... almost everyone agreed, Capture NX is the tool to go for any Nikon user.
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thanks Emily,Your reply made it clear to me. I had this problem where I was a total newbie to DSLR photography and finaly deciding to buy the D40 as everyone said it is easy to use for a starter.however, I later found my self so in love with photography and I wanted to go further... I started to take photography classes and when I reached to level 2 I found my self lacking the regular features a normal DSLR usually have such as the inquires I mentioned in my previous question.Now I need to upgrade, and I thought to what this new D60 might have!a D80 is a better solution indeed. thanks Emily,Your reply made it clear to me. I had this problem where I was a total newbie to DSLR photography and finaly deciding to buy the D40 as everyone said it is easy to use for a starter.however, I later found my self so in love with photography and I wanted to go further... I started to take photography classes and when I reached to level 2 I found my self lacking the regular features a normal DSLR usually have such as the inquires I mentioned in my previous question.Now I need to upgrade, and I thought to what this new D60 might... » Read More thanks Emily,Your reply made it clear to me. I had this problem where I was a total newbie to DSLR photography and finaly deciding to buy the D40 as everyone said it is easy to use for a starter.however, I later found my self so in love with photography and I wanted to go further... I started to take photography classes and when I reached to level 2 I found my self lacking the regular features a normal DSLR usually have such as the inquires I mentioned in my previous question.Now I need to upgrade, and I thought to what this new D60 might have!a D80 is a better solution indeed. « Show Less
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you are spot on with your reply... this is exactly why I am confused...all the features you mentioned are from the new D300. and I love them... however... I still need the advance features on the D80the ability to trigger SB600/800 remotely, bracketing, Mirror-Lock (for extra VR), DOF and some more others.I just wish there is a new upgrade to the D80... D90 maybe!The D300 is too big for me and too advanced and expensive for an amature like me and for a hobby.
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Here is the BEST D60 review I cam acrosshttp://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond60
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I am wondering how much longer before the D80 is upgraded. Look at the discussions at nikonians.org.I don't think the D60 has sufficiently more features to justify upgrading from the D40.
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If you visit www.nikon.com for the D800 you can read in Tech specs for the Built-in flash that it can work as controler that is to say that it can trigger a flash like the SB-200 Wirelessly . You must read the instruction manual of your camera or R-1 to find out what goup and what channel (On your flash head) it works. For my D70s camera it works only in the group c and channel 1. The D200 for grupes A and B and channel 1 to 4 .. You must select in the menu of your camera the option Flash mode, you select External flash it it is like my camera, Read your manual for wireless slave flash extern. If you visit www.nikon.com for the D800 you can read in Tech specs for the Built-in flash that it can work as controler that is to say that it can trigger a flash like the SB-200 Wirelessly . You must read the instruction manual of your camera or R-1 to find out what goup and what channel (On your flash head) it works. For my D70s camera it works only in the group c and channel 1. The D200 for grupes A and B and channel 1 to 4 .. You must select in the menu of your camera the option Flash mode, you select External flash it it is like my camera, Read your manual for wireless slave flash extern.
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The D50 does have a built in focus motor. I think some people are confused because its successors the D40 and D60, and all entry level Nikons since, did away with this feature. (I have owned a D40, D50, and D90 -- in that order.)
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i have tested on a nikon d 610 it is goodon a D800 D800E too it is goodon a nikon DF good tooi want to buy a full frame reflexon these models, you have to program the focale and the aperture on the nikon body : example : on the body :on the screen : not coupled lens (without micro processeur), 55 mm f2.8or 15 mm f2.8 200 mm f4l analyse de lumère se fait de façon ponctuellespot analysis for the light for all not coupled lens
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I just went through the same decision process, in fact I literally bought the D60+ lens kit and returned it (package unopened) for the D80 (body only) + the fabulous 18-200 VR lens. Why? 1) I wanted the additional metering controls vs. the D60 and in fact used all of them on my recent trip to the Hoh rain forest. 2) Keeping to my budget, I opted to spend the money on the 18-200mm VR, and yes, I used its FULL RANGE without having to change lenses. A great way to go when outdoors and taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves (e.g. deer twins walking right towards us while on the trail!). 3) Quickly realizing the super-zoom wasn't going to get me a FAST lens, I was able to pick up the 50mm f/1.4 right before my travels (which would NOT have AF working with the D40 or D60). If I had the $$$ I might have opted for a D300 and picked up the D40/60 for a lightweight second body, but as the only Digital SLR that I'll be using for the next couple of years, and the small price difference, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
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D60 and 60D is not the same thing; D60 was a very old model that predates the 10D even. 60D is listed for this one instead: http://www.amazon.com/Satechi-WTR-C-Wireless-Shutter-Powershot/dp/B006NZGMF8/ Though as a sanity check, I would check whether your 60D's remote connector is a 3-pin one (the model you are commenting on) or a stereo plug one (the link I attached)
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Yes it will work with the D80 however i am using it with my D70 and am not impressed with the TTL operation as opposed to my SB600. for the price it is OK but will not compare to original Nikon SB's
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Hi Rick, i have a d600 and Works!, take a beautifull pictures, a Little slow to make focus, but take a beautifull pictures, great luminosity, great cristal clarity, a great one to small budgage! i love it! Juan Cisternas, sorry for my english, spanish are my native language!, Im from Chile! God bless you!
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The SB-50DX was built as a low end strobe for the early non-iTTL (CLS) Nikon digital cameras like the D1 series.To use the strobe with your D40 you will need to put the flash in manual mode. The camera will operate in either P, S, A or M modes with the SB-50DX set in manual mode.As the D40 supports Nikon's CLS (Creative Lighting System) highly recommend you look at getting an SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900 used as rhese three strobes are all no longer made. Or invest in the new SB-910 or SB-700.
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This was just the post I was looking for. My daughter has the D80 (I think) and wants to step up to more manual features, rather than simply point and shoot. Already familiar with Nikon layout - she selected the 3100 for her next step up but I was wondering what the differences were with the 5100. I agree with the swivel ability of the screen. She does a lot of self and group portraits that I think is needed for such situations. Anyhoo, I am glad I found you two talking about this.
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It doesn't obstruct the on-camera flash of the D800, but the flash may not have full coverage at 24mm nor enough "reach" at 120. I use the on-camera flash for fill and in situations I don't have my speed light handy. For most uses it works just fine.
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I have a D80 and it is working great on that. I can't keep up with all the numbers, but the I think the D50 and D80 basically share the same DNA. The D80 has a few more bells and whistles ($$$) but that's about it.
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A word about the D800. I downloaded the 20 megabite sample jpeg image files nikon provides and tried my hand at working with them in photoshop and Topaz filters. I see some color banding in the shadows, hmm? Has any one else tried working them?The other thing is that I noticed is with 36mp images at 20MB's your post processing times to slow to a crawl.
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I brought this camera home and was also annoyed about the flash mechanism. What I started doing was, when I needed the flash, I put thumb about 1/2" over the flash so it would not be quite so noisy. It made a difference to me.I love the camera but using just that LCD display in bright sunlight is a turn off. I returned it for the Nikon P600 but I was not getting the same quality as I was with the S9700. Returning the P600 for the S9700, again, or something equivalent with a view finder (which nowadays is hard to buy).All I can really say on the S9700 is, I was simply amazed and blown away with the speed of taking pix, the focus times, HD video (which the P600 lagged at). I brought this camera home and was also annoyed about the flash mechanism. What I started doing was, when I needed the flash, I put thumb about 1/2" over the flash so it would not be quite so noisy. It made a difference to me.I love the camera but using just that LCD display in bright sunlight is a turn off. I returned it for the Nikon P600 but I was not getting the same quality as I was with the S9700. Returning the P600 for the S9700, again, or something equivalent with a view finder (which nowadays is hard to buy).All I can really say on the S9700 is, I was simply... » Read More I brought this camera home and was also annoyed about the flash mechanism. What I started doing was, when I needed the flash, I put thumb about 1/2" over the flash so it would not be quite so noisy. It made a difference to me.I love the camera but using just that LCD display in bright sunlight is a turn off. I returned it for the Nikon P600 but I was not getting the same quality as I was with the S9700. Returning the P600 for the S9700, again, or something equivalent with a view finder (which nowadays is hard to buy).All I can really say on the S9700 is, I was simply amazed and blown away with the speed of taking pix, the focus times, HD video (which the P600 lagged at). « Show Less
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I would suggest getting the D610 instead at this point. All those folks that claimed that there Was no serious problem with the sensor on the D600 now have to explain why Nikon has a new model out in just one year. And it only has one area of improvement- the shutter. The shutter was the suspected culprit. Hmmm...
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I too went to his website and decided on getting the D40. Wow, what a camera! The light sensitivity that he mentioned is no joke; most of my indoors pictures have been taken without any flash and the pictures are beautiful. For an amateur like myself, I have never taken better pictures in my life. No more worries about poor developing and printing of pictures from film. I love the what you see is what you get with a digital camera. But the biggest bonus for me is that digital SLR's like the D40 can take pictures one after another without batting an eyelash; unlike the point and shoot cameras that take forever in between shots. I too went to his website and decided on getting the D40. Wow, what a camera! The light sensitivity that he mentioned is no joke; most of my indoors pictures have been taken without any flash and the pictures are beautiful. For an amateur like myself, I have never taken better pictures in my life. No more worries about poor developing and printing of pictures from film. I love the what you see is what you get with a digital camera. But the biggest bonus for me is that digital SLR's like the D40 can take pictures one after another without batting an eyelash; unlike the point and shoot... » Read More I too went to his website and decided on getting the D40. Wow, what a camera! The light sensitivity that he mentioned is no joke; most of my indoors pictures have been taken without any flash and the pictures are beautiful. For an amateur like myself, I have never taken better pictures in my life. No more worries about poor developing and printing of pictures from film. I love the what you see is what you get with a digital camera. But the biggest bonus for me is that digital SLR's like the D40 can take pictures one after another without batting an eyelash; unlike the point and shoot cameras that take forever in between shots. « Show Less
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I just upgrade from D3100 to D600 recently. Except the price and the size/weight of the camera body, D600 is way better than d3100. Specially in those low-light conditions, d600 has significantly better performance than D3100.