Looking for a SLR camera - any suggestions?

[Mr.Maduro]

Originally Posted by 12stones

So, do we have a final verdict yet?

I'm locked in on Nikon, but have been pulling my hair all day trying to decide between the D40, D60, or D80...

[BigAl_SC]

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

I'm locked in on Nikon, but have been pulling my hair all day trying to decide between the D40, D60, or D80...

Well I'm a D80 owner. I've been following the thread to see what you choice you came to but felt I needed to put my in on the previous statement. Throw out the D60 choice. Its sloooooooow and doesn't do much more than the 40 for a heck of a lot more $. If you look at just the D40 or D80, price vs features is the choice. The 40 won't use all the old lens but if your just starting out, who cares.

I have the 18-200vr lens that almost never comes off the camera. Just a do everything lens.

Maybe this will help to see how I made my choice. Good luck.

Al