D60 vs. Rebel

I have a D60 that I purchased new about 5 or 6 years ago. It's still in great shape and I've never had any problems. At the time, it seemed that although not a "Pro" model, it was at the higher end of Canon's line than their Rebel which wasn't even digital then.

Now, with them not making the D60 anymore and the Rebel being 10mp which is the better camera. (since I can't afford the 16mp camera) . . . I have no complaints with my D60, but I am wondering if the the added mega pixel is worth it. . . I realize that we get so much more technology now. I paid about $2300 then for the D60 and now the Rebel is about $850. What would be the downside to the Rebel vs. my D60 that still runs perfect?

if you're still happy with it no real need to upgrade. if you need new features check them out on dpreview.com. the XT I had was a great little camera.

the d60 has a better build body with some important features like a 2nd command dial. the rebel has the better sensor now, AF is probably about equal, but the rebel will be faster in performance and turn on time etc.

You may find it hard to go from a prosumer body to a consumer body. A 20d or 30d might be better choice. Or if you are happy with the d60 keep it until the d30 is replaced.

the 30D would definitly be a better upgrade for you.

I agree if it doe what you need do not worry about an upgrade... I actually just bought a D60 and also have the 1D... Both fantastic cameras and while the 1D MK IIN is in the plans for the future, I am good for now.

When I got my D60 it was my first digital camera and it always seemed more like my Rebel G film camera than my EOS 3. It takes great pictures, but I always felt it was limited in an number of features, mainly the long start up time, the lack of a super wide angle lens, the limited number of high speed shots for sports shooting and the simplified autofocus system. I eventually upgraded to the 20D because it answered some of my concerns about the D60.

With the 20D the start up time is almost instantaneous, the EF-S 10-22 answered the super wide need, autofocus is better and the buffer allows shooting RAW for sports, but is still a little too small. The 30D is a marginal improvement so I did not upgrade.

The new Rebel XTi also has most of the features of the 20D plus some additional ones like a sensor dust removal system.

In my opinion the XTi has been given many of the best features of the 30D, so we should not have to wait too long for an upgrade to the 30D that will show significant advances. I would keep shooting the 60D a little longer and wait to see what Canon will bring as and upgrade to the 30D. Then I would choose between the XTi and the next version of the 30D, depending on what meets my needs and the price.

The Rebel XT and XTi (and the regular Rebel) all outperform the D60, especially in low light situations.
The main thing I dislike about the XT is the size, even though I have small hands, the camera seems really small and uncomfortable.

I moved from the D60 to the 20D because of more AF points (3 wasn't cutting it), faster wake-up and response, and the bigger buffer, but continued to use the D60 in tandem. If you're not finding the D60 letting you down, I'd say don't change - get a nice lens instead.

Last week someone asked about upgrading, and Jon said:

I think that's excellent advice, and very well phrased. I hope he doesn't mind me repeating it.

Jon wrote in post #2390094
I moved from the D60 to the 20D because of more AF points (3 wasn't cutting it), faster wake-up and response, and the bigger buffer, but continued to use the D60 in tandem. If you're not finding the D60 letting you down, I'd say don't change - get a nice lens instead.

StewartR wrote in post #2398606
Last week someone asked about upgrading, and Jon said:

If you're wondering whether you'll benefit from getting the newer camera, you probably won't. The time to change cameras is when you know exactly why you want to upgrade to the newer one.

I think that's excellent advice, and very well phrased. I hope he doesn't mind me repeating it.

Well, since I said it here, too, I certainly don't.