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- 35th of 75 in 12 Megapixels
- 13th of 74 in Nikon
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June 6, 2008 10:32 AM
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Amy,
To answer your last question first, the Nikons can be connected to your computer with the right software pack and cable set-up. Nikon's Camera Contro Pro2 allows you to control your camera via a computer through a wireless or USB connection (compatible with both cameras you've narrowed your choices to). The software will run you about $170 new.
As for the differences between the D60 and the D300 there are some. The D300 offers higher resolution photos in the 13MP range over 10MP, a faster max shutter speed at 1/8000 of a second over 1/4000 (allowing it to take continuous shots at 8 frames per second instead of 3). The ISO range also goes up to 6400 vs 3200. The more expensive camera gives you more flash options as well (fill-in and manual modes). The LCD screen is a half an inch larger at 3" and has a higher resolution (930K pixels vs. 230K pixels). The battery that comes with it is also rated to last twice as long. The D60 does take video, but is that something you need? As for the live-view mode. It is nice, but it also adds shutter-lag because you're not using the camera in a true SLR mode.
The D300 will offer you a lot more control and flexibility, especially when experimenting with a lens-baby (those are very cool by the way). You just have to ask yourself if the price is worth it. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
To answer your last question first, the Nikons can be connected to your computer with the right software pack and cable set-up. Nikon's Camera Contro Pro2 allows you to control your camera via a computer through a wireless or USB connection (compatible with both cameras you've narrowed your choices to). The software will run you about $170 new.
As for the differences between the D60 and the D300 there are some. The D300 offers higher resolution photos in the 13MP range over 10MP, a faster max shutter speed at 1/8000 of a second over 1/4000 (allowing it to take continuous shots at 8 frames per second instead of 3). The ISO range also goes up to 6400 vs 3200. The more expensive camera gives you more flash options as well (fill-in and manual modes). The LCD screen is a half an inch larger at 3" and has a higher resolution (930K pixels vs. 230K pixels). The battery that comes with it is also rated to last twice as long. The D60 does take video, but is that something you need? As for the live-view mode. It is nice, but it also adds shutter-lag because you're not using the camera in a true SLR mode.
The D300 will offer you a lot more control and flexibility, especially when experimenting with a lens-baby (those are very cool by the way). You just have to ask yourself if the price is worth it. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
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