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Last I heard the D60 could be had in some places for around $100 more than the D40. In this situation I think if you have the extra money it might be worth it. You'll get the 18-55 with Vibration Reduction, the more MP, Active D-Lighting and the sensor cleaner. If money is an issue though there's nothing wrong with a D40, and you could always take that $100 and add it to a new lens fund lol.
I personally wouldn't care for all the generic stuff they give you. I would think the quality on the items they include is not very good either. If you want just the d60kit and the 55-200, it's only $809 at buydig.com which comes with a free 4gb sandisk card(I buy most of my equipment from them) or $790.4 with the 5% trick at amazon.com
Besides the kit, you should also pick up some filters for your lenses, and if your budget fits, an external flash(makes a big difference) and/or a quality tripod if you want to try out night photography.
Another personal opinion is to just save your money for pro glass. The only exception for me is the 50mm 1.8, which is quite the bang for the buck and helps to get you started into photography. If you don't have the dough for the pro lenses like me, you can rent and try them out to see the amazing difference. I just rented a 17-55 from borrowlenses.com awhile ago, and it was a MAJOR difference to the 18-55 that came with my d40.
Besides the kit, you should also pick up some filters for your lenses, and if your budget fits, an external flash(makes a big difference) and/or a quality tripod if you want to try out night photography.
Another personal opinion is to just save your money for pro glass. The only exception for me is the 50mm 1.8, which is quite the bang for the buck and helps to get you started into photography. If you don't have the dough for the pro lenses like me, you can rent and try them out to see the amazing difference. I just rented a 17-55 from borrowlenses.com awhile ago, and it was a MAJOR difference to the 18-55 that came with my d40.
which forums might these be? I am on nikonian and it hurts my eyes and is terrible to try and navigate.
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,405
From: Santa Ana/Newport Beach, California
-Log into your account first.
-Repeat the following until the d60 shows in your recommendations.
-Find the d60 on amazon and click on one of the related products. (DO NOT RATE THE D60 OR IT WILL NOT WORK)
-Go down and click "I own it" and rate it.
-Go to your recommendations and the d60 should be there.
-Check off the items you aren't interested in so only the d60 remains.
-Check the next day at your quick picks and it should the d60 should show up with 5% off the listed price.
Not 100% guaranteed to work, but I've had success on many items. Probably saved a few hundred dollars doing it. Hope this helps!
-Repeat the following until the d60 shows in your recommendations.
-Find the d60 on amazon and click on one of the related products. (DO NOT RATE THE D60 OR IT WILL NOT WORK)
-Go down and click "I own it" and rate it.
-Go to your recommendations and the d60 should be there.
-Check off the items you aren't interested in so only the d60 remains.
-Check the next day at your quick picks and it should the d60 should show up with 5% off the listed price.
Not 100% guaranteed to work, but I've had success on many items. Probably saved a few hundred dollars doing it. Hope this helps!
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,405
From: Santa Ana/Newport Beach, California
nice man!!!!! craiglist FTW!!!!
do share the tricks!
i appreciate all the help on this, guys. it's been a loooong time since i was this interested in photography. tbh, i used to roll and devlop my own film last i was this interested
i appreciate all the help on this, guys. it's been a loooong time since i was this interested in photography. tbh, i used to roll and devlop my own film last i was this interested