The sensors and processors on the new Nikon DX line of DSLRs are much improved from the D60. You can't go wrong with any of them, but if you have the $, I would suggest the D7000. If you are trying to save some $, the D5100 is a real bargain right now.
For me I used D40 before I liked it so much cos it was small and really good camera! When I thought about new camera I wanted the small one again, that time I had 2 choices D5100 and D7000 I chose D5100 cos it's smaller :) Thats all my reason :)
@soboy5 Following Kims discussion as I also have a D60 which I love. You suggested the D5100 but I have read that this is for the photographer that doesnt take "too many" photos...so always steered clear of that one as Im a photoholic. But you are right the price is good.
@dreams Hi Karen. Not true on the D5100 - it is a very impressive camera with a fantastic sensor (the same sensor as the D7000). Not a pro camera, but perfect for an advanced amateur. I shoot with a D3100 and love it, and these cameras are all good for at least 100,000 shutter actuations.
@dreams@soboy5 I use the D5100 ~often taking 2000 shots a week [I am still learning, LOL] ... no problems with it to date ... I was just interested in the 100,000 shutter actuations ~ what does this mean for my camera and me? ... will I need to change it/ have it serviced? .. sorry to sound dull but its the first DSLR I have ever owned
@alisonp Alison, a DSLR shutter is mechanical, and like anything else, it eventually wears out and has to be replaced. Nikon has rated the D5100 shutter for 100,000 actuations, so if you are taking 2000 shots a week, the shutter should last a year. You may find it lasts much longer. But if it wears out., Nikon can replace it (for a fee).
How about a D300 2nd hand? Cracking camera so my Nikon owning friend says and should be available at a good price now. As long as you can find a reliable source.
@soboy5 thank you ~ perhaps I should start to be more conservative with the shutter ~ currently I just snap away at anything and everything ~ New Years resolution I think ~~ compose better and only take shots of what I want :-)
I am doing good so far ~ have had it since August 2011 :-) ... would it be wise to have it looked at before teh event, so to speak, like a car's annual service?
@alisonp Well, that has always been my photographic philosophy - I never just snap away. I carefully compose and find that I usually get it right after one or two shots. I have 4899 shutter actuations on my D3100 and have owned it since April 2011. I would not worry about the shutter. If it fails, have it repaired.
@soboy5@alisonp thankyou both for your informative discussions. Shall keep it all in mind and if I win the lottery sounds like the D7000 would be a good buy...lol
@alisonp LOL! A good new year's resolution would be not to just "snap away", but to take time to compose. I really enjoy the process of taking the time to see the scene with my eyes, moving around to see other vantage points, setting the camera and then composing. I often receive comments like "nice crop" when in fact, there is no crop - that's what happens when you carefully compose.
@soboy5 I am usually out with my other half who does not 'do photography' LOL ... so that I think is my problem ~ I try and rush ... but good advice thank you.
[the other half works away during the week, so weekends (when I go out) are usually shared ~ during the week I look after the grandkids and care for my disabled dad, so not always a lot of time for me and my photos ... but i need to start to change this :D]
Wow thanks everyone for the quick replies! I was actually leaning to the d7000 a while ago then started reading and reading and then ended up lost. Thanks for the suggestions has helped me narrow it down to about 3 now - at least a good starting point!
@soboy5 I have a Nikon D7000 and have tried to locate my shutter actuations using the link you provided but it says failed each time. Can you shed some light. Thaks
@dora Dora, I just resized the last image I took with my D3100 (made it very small) and uploaded it, entered the code words and I got an instant answer.
I love my D5100. Just enough camera for me, and brilliant in low light and high ISO situations. The only limitation I run into occasionally is the limit of 3 shots per bracket. The nine focus points are more than enough for me! You can get it at a bargain price, since the D5200 is due out soon in the USA. It is out in the UK right now.
I have only shot a friend's D7000, and have no negatives to add, and you can get very good price deals on it, too.
I like to bracket my shots, and so would not go with the 3100 or 3200, even though you can get great deals on the 3100. I have never shot with it. The 3200 is still premium priced, so I would avoid it even with its 24MP sensor.
Bottom line, I really don't think you can wrong with the 7000 or the 5100. Great price deals on both. If you really must have 24MP sensor (with great lenses why amateurs would bother is beyond me) then wait for the 5200, but you will pay premium bucks!
Well there is a bit of a variance but looking at d7000, d600 (as ff but compatible with dx lenses) or d300s. I really need to find a comparison chart on google somewhere :)
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For me I used D40 before I liked it so much cos it was small and really good camera! When I thought about new camera I wanted the small one again, that time I had 2 choices D5100 and D7000 I chose D5100 cos it's smaller :) Thats all my reason :)
I am doing good so far ~ have had it since August 2011 :-) ... would it be wise to have it looked at before teh event, so to speak, like a car's annual service?
[the other half works away during the week, so weekends (when I go out) are usually shared ~ during the week I look after the grandkids and care for my disabled dad, so not always a lot of time for me and my photos ... but i need to start to change this :D]
I have only shot a friend's D7000, and have no negatives to add, and you can get very good price deals on it, too.
I like to bracket my shots, and so would not go with the 3100 or 3200, even though you can get great deals on the 3100. I have never shot with it. The 3200 is still premium priced, so I would avoid it even with its 24MP sensor.
Bottom line, I really don't think you can wrong with the 7000 or the 5100. Great price deals on both. If you really must have 24MP sensor (with great lenses why amateurs would bother is beyond me) then wait for the 5200, but you will pay premium bucks!
Good Luck.