x-post: Nikon SLR Camera? D60, D80 or D90

I know this question has been asked and i have done a search and am still so confused.

MY DH and I have the option to purchase one of these cameras and I can't decide which one. I know there are some features of the D60 that are better then the D80 and some that aren't better. I know the D90 has the video option but how good is the video option if you have this. We were going to buy a HD video camera too--will I still need one if I buy the D90 and if so should I buy the HD one or a less expensive one.

I don't want to buy one and then want to upgrade in a few years, but on the other hand I am not a camera person but want to learn and be able to take great pictures of my new baby.

I am just SOOOOOOOOO confused and we have to make a decision by the end of the month.

Please help
TIA

Re: x-post: Nikon SLR Camera? D60, D80 or D90

We just got the D60 for Christmas for each other. I didn't want something too crazy so far so good. We really haven't had a ton of time to play around with the settings and stuff but the pictures are amazing so far.

We also got a Sony Handycam HD Camcorder because we wanted the videos to be in HD.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

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Re: x-post: Nikon SLR Camera? D60, D80 or D90

It really all depends on your budget. The D60 will definitely be more than enough but at the same time, you get video with the D90 although I doubt you would use it as your primary source of recording video. You'd probably still end up with a camcorder in addition to your DSLR.

If you get the D90, you won't need to upgrade for quite some time.

However, I would always advise a less expensive body with a better quality lens than a better body with cheap glass on it. A lens is an investment, a camera body is not so much.

So, with the same money that you buy a D90 w/a kit lens and not much more, you can buy a D60, a nicer lens (or lensES to cover a larger range) and/or a basic speedlight.

The D80, while a solid camera, is older technology and I wouldn't recommend it out of these options.

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Re: x-post: Nikon SLR Camera? D60, D80 or D90

we purchased the d60 after our wedding and let me tell you - DH & I this camera, the pictures come out absoultely amazing.
You willl not regret it. ;)
good luck!

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