Nikon D60 or Canon 1000D

[afcno9]

A hello first, I think this is my first post. :wave:

Due to budget limitations I can just about stretch to one or the other. Any idea which would be best for a novice? which has a better standard lens? Any other pointers really appreciated.

Thanks!

[badronald]

D60 all the way! Its a better lens and its small and neat.

[Andysnap]

I find the menus easier and more intuitive to use in Nikon cameras (I'm sure Canon users would disagree) and the D60 is definitely a neater, smaller camera. But I would go to a camera shop and try them both in your hand (if you haven't already). You may find one is a better 'fit' than the other.

Good luck

Andy

[Moos3h]

Well, my stock advice is to consider going used, but if you must have one of those two my vote would go to the D60 - it's a nicer feeling camera, and its stock lens JUST edges it over the canon (although there's really not that much between them).

They are very different feeling cameras though, I would recommend you handle them both to see which you prefer.

Cheers,
James

[PsiFox]

They are very different feeling cameras though, I would recommend you handle them both to see which you prefer.

You must do this before buying.

Don't get fixated on a brand

[Gazza_DJ]

You must do this before buying.

Don't get fixated on a brand

I agree, also look at other manufacturers like Sony or Olympus - there are more DSLR's out there than Canon's or Nikons contrary to what some Canikonites will lead you to believe.

[33L]

as a canon man - iwould say the D60 as well out of those 2 choices but as mentioned looked at other systems as well.