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Hi

We are looking to upgrade our digital camera and found this special that is on at the moment:

Nikon D60 w/18-55mm Non VR & 55-200mm VR Twin lens kit, for AU$999, say R6 850.
This also includes a battery, bag & double warranty.

1) What do all the specs mean?
2) Is this a good camera to go for?
3) Is this a good deal?
4) What other entry level options should we check out?

Thanks!

Edit: Added 10.2 megapixel, 3 frames per second, dust reduction, 2.5 LCD screen

Just seen same for £464 in the UK.

Amateur Photographer, a UK mag you might be able to access, has just reviewed a large number of dSLRs, from 'entry level' to advanced enthusiast.

I don't know Nikon but most get good reviews. This kit would give you a good coverage from the 2 lenses - though kit lenses are not always the best.

The 200 on a Nikon will give you about a 300mm equivalent, which is OK for a lot of photography in the Kruger, other than small birds.

I think the D60 is 10 megapixels, which will give you good A3 prints if you want to go that large.

Richard

I do not know much about the Nikon D60, but i have a Pentax k100d with a tamron 70-300mm lens which i have been absolutely happy with for the past two years and still get superb photo's, i have blown images up to A2 on canvas and A3 on normal paper/photo paper and this with 6 megapixel, you should buy the best that you can afford for the money you have and the deal that you mention above would be absolutely perfect for your first DSLR.

It is better to start at something lower down in the price range and work your way up from there, but as most photographers say it is more about the lens than the body, the better the lens the better the quality of your images!

Happy photographing

i think that is a brilliant deal! here you pay about R6000 for the d60 + (non vr) 18-55 lens and a 2 gig card, so i would jump on it. i have a d60 and have nothing but positive things to say about it. it makes taking great shots easy, and it is very user friendly.

i just noticed, are they saying that the battery is included in the price or is the offer for a second battery? the reason i ask is that the battery is included in the price of the d60 itself and should not be charged as extra. a nikon battery comes with every new d60, so if they are going to charge you for the battery then something is not right with this shop, if the offer is for a second battery then that just makes the deal sweeter.

Offer includes a second battery.

And now discovered another D60 offer, with two VR lenses for R700 more...

...and another deal on Canon EOS 450D....(see different thread).

....battling to make up mind!