Eos D60

[pablopicasso]

Hi All,

I'm off to purchase a Eos D60 at the weekend, is there anything I should be looking out for....... ie problems with certain versions, software updates to go for/avoid or any other anomilies with it

Regards

Pablo

[CyberDyneSystems]

Not to alter the subject too much,. but why a D-60? Why not the newer Eos 10D?

The cost of a new 10D is about what a used D-60 is going for right now.

Just curious. :)

[justme_dc]

I'd have to second that. If you are paying anything close to the $1499 price of the 10D there really isn't much of a reason to go with the older camera. The 10D does have some significant improvments over the D60. Either way you should be happy. They are both great cameras. As with anything, if you are buying it used, be sure to test it out before you buy.

Good Luck to ya

[lziering]

You need to answer a few questions before buying a D60 rather than a 10D.

First, of course, how much is the difference in price?

Next, what kind of shooting do you do? If you will be doing a lot of low-light shooting than the 10D is a far, far better camera. It has much lower noise at higher ISO settings and it is able to focus in much lower light. If you shoot a lot of horizonal shots, then the 10D is better because it will rotate the shots for you so both horizonal and vertical are right-side up. Do you think you will want to zoom in to check the focus of a shot after you have taken it? Then the 10D is better because it has much more flexibility for reviewing shots. If you will be knocking the camera around or think it may get banged up a bit, then the 10D is a better choice because it is made of cast magnesium as opposed to the plastic body panels of the D60.

The D60 has a few advantages, it has a twin battery charger where the 10D can only charge one battery at a time. Also, the D60 comes with an A/C power adapter for the camera so you can shoot while plugged in to the wall.

All in all, I think for most photographers the 10D is worth at least an extra $500.

[pablopicasso]

Well the D60 I'm looking at is second hand from a reputable dealer and is 850.00 GBP this is for the body and the usual extras also a 6 month warrantee.

I've only seen a 10D on Ebay, I'd buy a CF card from there but not a camera costing nearly a grand.

Also if i buy a couple of lenses or maybe a 30-300 I'd get a deal on these as well

So for 1000.00 I'm fully kitted up, and as this is my absolute limit I thought the D60's the one for me.

I'll not be doing low light shots, more action on a sunny day and motorsports, maybe for possible publication....

Getting close now to weekend ........

Pablo

[Morden]

I have a D60 and I am very, very happy with the camera and the photos that I get using it. Of course, I would like to 'upgrade' to a 10D, but I am in no rush at the moment.

[Ferryman]

If you are looking for a used D60 I am looking to upgrade from mine.

The body and all accessories for a lot less than £850.

I have had it from new and have the original box manuals and software

[Adam T]

I paid £250 for my D60 body and a few bits and bobs, not bad I thought.

[perfect_pixel]

...raised from the dead guys... ;)

[acangiano]

Well the D60 I'm looking at is second hand from a reputable dealer and is 850.00 GBP this is for the body and the usual extras also a 6 month warrantee.

Pablo, a D60 shouldn't cost more than 250/300 GBP.

[Jon]

Pablo, a D60 shouldn't cost more than 250/300 GBP.In 2003, when OP started this thread, the $2200 D60 had just been replaced by the $1500 10D. Many stores didn't reduce the price of the D60 right away (look at the stores that are still asking full MSRP on 350Ds and even the odd 300D).