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Excellent

8

out of 10

alleggerita

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The beginner's dSLR.

Jul 26, 2008

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Lightweight, good grip, good kit lenses.
Cons: Only 3 AF-points, autofocus sometimes slow in dim conditions, very little buttons.
Opinion:
I'm someone amateur upgrading from a Nikon Coolpix L11 to a dSLR. I was initially considering the Canon 450D and Nikon D60. In the end I went for the D60 because it is much cheaper and mine came with two lenses. The standard 18-55mm VR lens and a 55-200mm VR telephoto lens.

PROS:
It is quite light for a dSLR. The body is only 495g; add the 18-55mm lens and it is around 810g. I personally weighed it myself. The D60 also has a good grip. My palms are quite big in size but I have no problem holding my D60.

These kit lenses do a very good job, especially the 55-200mm telephoto lens. Purple fringing is non-existent in most pictures, possibly due to the fact it has a ED glass. Pictures come out very sharp too.

The VR (Vibration Reduction) works a treat in bright conditions all the way until early evening kind of lighting. Anything ... Read more

kedeepu

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A good entry level camera

Apr 2, 2008

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Lighter, better user menu, kit lens with VR feature, quality pictures even at ISO1600, automatic sensor cleaning
Cons: No secondary display (on top), only 3 point AF, No video cable in the box
Opinion:
This is a good camera for entry level users.
VR system is really working well.
I like this camera very much !

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