Can't decide between 60D and the D7000!

NorthstaNder · 22 Sep 2011 at 18:50

As title really.

I like the 60D a lot on paper. And I REALLY like the D7000 on paper, but the overiding factor seems to be that when I pick up either camera, I always feel more comfortable with the 60D. I like the layout on the top of the 60D and it seems easier to find my way round the menus and controls.

My head says get the 60D, but my heart says the D7000!

NorthstaNder · 22 Sep 2011 at 21:18

it's such a difficult choice! whichever one i choose it'll be my first DSLR (coming from a Fuji bridge camera (S6500fd)) and i'm sure it'll represent a big step up.

pricewise...I can get the D7000 with the 18-105 VR lens for £980. The 60D with the 17-85 IS USM lens is £999

NorthstaNder · 26 Sep 2011 at 07:56

No offence, but that could be down to the user!

The 550D has a very good sensor, shared by the 600D, 60D & 7D.

NorthstaNder · 29 Sep 2011 at 08:41

juno_first said:
I would have thought the 60D but after watching the above review, that Chinaman did not like the 60D

He did like it. If you'd listened to his review, he said they we both very good cameras, but the D7000 just about took the prize.

NorthstaNder · 1 Oct 2011 at 09:54

Biggus said:
Whichever you go for, you won't be disappointed from where you're coming from (camera wise)

That's what's also making the decision so hard! Both will me a massive step up in quality and functionality for me.

I'm going to go to my local camera shop during next week and have a good go with the D7000. I've held it a few time before, but not for much longer than a couple of minutes, so I need to have it in my hands for a good while before making my choice.

Also, I have 30 days from when I buy it to take the camera back and swap it if I don't get on with it (whichever one I choose). So pn that basis I may just go for the D7000 and give it a proper trial! At least if I don't get on with it I have the 60D to fall back on.