[straight6]

Originally Posted by StarScream

The D60 is good but a little limited as far as Nikon system compatibility is concerned. You can only use Nikon AF-S lenses with it, which limits your choices when you are ready to experiment with more equipment. If budget is a constraint try to find a used D80 or D70. They should sell for 20k or less. They can use all Nikon AF and third party lenses with full compatibility and open up the world of second-hand lenses.

Isn't the D80 newer than the D60?

[navin]

Originally Posted by StarScream

If budget is a constraint try to find a used D80 or D70. They should sell for 20k or less.

especially now that the D90 is out. If I did not have a Canon 40D the D90 is the camera I'd get.

Originally Posted by straight6

Isn't the D80 newer than the D60?

no. the D70, D70s, and D80 are all older than the D40 and D60. The D700 and D90 came after the D60.

the timeline at dpreview.com will give more details.

[Vid6639]

What do I buy to clean the lens of my camera? There are so many different things available for lens cleaning. Is a cloth enough? There's some brush as well along with a liquid solution and what not.

[tsk1979]

Any lens cleaning solution will do.

[Vid6639]

What's the difference between a lens pen cleaner and the cloth and solution?

[straight6]

Originally Posted by navin

no. the D70, D70s, and D80 are all older than the D40 and D60. The D700 and D90 came after the D60.

the timeline at dpreview.com will give more details.

Then why is the D80 more expensive than the D60? Is it more of a pro camera than the 60?

[jaibir]

Originally Posted by straight6

Then why is the D80 more expensive than the D60? Is it more of a pro camera than the 60?

the D80 offers greater flexibility in use, superior build quality and compatibility with a broader range of Nikon lenses. However, the camera has recently been replaced by the D90 in the Nikon lineup

[navin]

Originally Posted by vid6639

What's the difference between a lens pen cleaner and the cloth and solution?

The pen cleaner is easier to use especially on the road.

Guys, do you get these in India?

Originally Posted by straight6

Then why is the D80 more expensive than the D60? Is it more of a pro camera than the 60?

The D700 (which preceeded the D90) is more expensive than the D90. The D80 will take any F mount lens the D60 will only accept AFS lenses. For the $250 or so difference the D60 is an excellent buy. The D40 starts at under $400, the D60 at about $600, the D80 at $800, D90 at $1000, D200 at 1300, D300 at 1600, D700 at 3000, D3 at $5000...

[tsk1979]

The Pen cleaner is more "cool" and looks more "sophisticated"

[Vid6639]

Originally Posted by navin

The pen cleaner is easier to use especially on the road.

Guys, do you get these in India?

Navinji, Do you need one? I'm getting one for myself, I could pick up another.

[navin]

Originally Posted by vid6639

Navinji, Do you need one? I'm getting one for myself, I could pick up another.

I could use one. Thanks for the offer. Tell me how much I owe you via PM.

[StarScream]

Originally Posted by vid6639

What's the difference between a lens pen cleaner and the cloth and solution?

These things are a waste of money in my opinion. To blow away dust just get as blower brush from Sonia. For cleaning smudges get a micro-fiber cloth. The moisture in your breath does a wonderful job instead of a solution.
Not that I haven't been guilty of splurging on things like this. Last year, during a trip to Canada I got a big black speck on my sensor. So I went and bought an Arctic Butterfly cleaning brush. When I got down to cleaning the camera I saw that the speck had disappeared, never to be seen again. I have never used that $100 brush.
Arctic Butterfly = White Elephant

[Magma]

i could not find an analog or classic camera thread so ive posted here.
Mods please move to appropraite section .

i have these really old cameras and video recorders.
please advice if they are worth anything or i should junk it

[sids911]

Originally Posted by Magma

i could not find an analog or classic camera thread so ive posted here.
Mods please move to appropraite section .

i have these really old cameras and video recorders.
please advice if they are worth anything or i should junk it

Send 'em to me if you think they are junk. Will pay for the courier

[Magma]

Originally Posted by sids911

Send 'em to me if you think they are junk. Will pay for the courier

sir i got them appraised
the rollie itself is worth 3700 rs, the kodak is 650 rs
so sorry icant give them to you free.
buyers who would be willing to pay may PM me.