my auto focus is working fine, but the ring to change the focus on my Nikkor 55-200mm lense wont move so i cant manually focus my camera

I’m assuming you have either this:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/dx/af-s_dx_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_ed/index.htm

or this lens:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/dx/af-s_dx_vr_zoom55-200mmf_4-56g_if/index.htm

See the switch that says A and M? Flip the switch to M. A = Automatic Focus mode, M = Manual Focus mode. The ring should move now. Next time read your manual that should have come with the camera.

I own a Nikon D60 and all i want is a kit that includes a blackbox, a flash diffuser, reflectors, a softbox, a lightbox, filters, etc.

anyone know where i could get that? and what price?

and another question….you know pictures where there’s nothing but a solid white background or any solid background for photography? what are they called and where could i get them? thank you ^_^

you can find cheap Nikon D60 accessory kit online at…

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cheap & huge selection…

Like what accessories do you get with it?

Well, I got one for Christmas. If you mean in the box, you just get a wrist thingie and that’s about it. I also received the the battery and charger. If you mean like a "package" as in a special at a store, I’m not sure as it may vary.

I am a novice camera purchaser….saw an ad on craigslist for a used D60 with "10500" clicks….is that too many? is there a limit?

Jim is right.

For clarity, what you are calling clicks are called shutter cycles.

It is not unusual for older cameras to have over 150,000 cycles on them, this means that the D60 with only 10,500 shutter cycles is less than 10% of the number of shots you can expect to get using that camera.

I have an older Nikon D100 with over 200,000 shutter cycles and it is still working perfectly.

I have a Nikon N65 with 2 lenses:
1. Nikon AF Nikkor 28-80mm 1:3.3-5.6G
2. Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G

I am planning to get a DSLR. I am wondering if these lenses will fit with either D60 or D80 and support auto focus and complete metering. If it’s possible then I will just buy the body and use these lenses and save some money. If these lenses can not auto focus and I have to buy the whole kit then I may instead look at Canon XSi. Does anyone have similar experience with there specific lenses? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

They will work on both models but they’ll only auto-focus on the D80 (the D60 doesn’t have an internal AF motor – the D80 does.)

Another thing to note, is that all digital Nikon bodies with the exception of the expensive D700 and D3(X) have a 1.5 focal length multiplier. This means that you get free reach on the 70-300mm; it effectively becomes 105-450mm. This is bad news for your 28-80, however, which effectively becomes 42-120mm… you lose wide angle coverage. If this is an issue, you could pick up a cheap Nikon 18-55mm zoom (effectively 27-83mm)

I’ve been using a point-and-shoot all my life and I think its time for a change..
What are the differences between a D40 and a D60?
IF I do get the D60, what lenses are the best for a beginner?
Also, are those tutorial books on how to use a D60 any good?

Thanks for all your help!

If you are looking for an easy to use DSLR which take excellent photos and can afford it then buy it. I would definitely recommend D60 over D40 unless you are saving a couple of hundred dollars or more. If you are on a budget then go with D40 which is an excellent camera and should now be even cheaper.
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and Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens is good all around lens or Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens is good one with cheaper
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I have a Nikon D60 and need a compatible prime lens that will work with the auto focus. What do you recommend? I see some lenses on the Nikon website but I don’t know if they’re compatible. I see that Nikkor has AF and AF-S lens. What is the difference? Does the camera auto focus of does the lens? Or both?

AF refers to the old style of autofocus Nikon used, which employed a motor in the camera body which connected to the lens via a "screwdriver" on the mount. AF-S lenses on the other hand come with their own dedicated motors, which are much quieter and often faster too.

Both the D40 and D60 lack the motor needed by those old lenses, which means it will only autofocus with AF-S models (or the occasional AF-I model). This greatly limits your selection when it comes to prime lenses. Besides some super-telephotos and a couple macro lenses, all Nikon offers right now is the 50mm 1.4 AF-S. And technically that’s not even out yet. Beyond that you have the Sigma 30mm 1.4 HSM and 50mm 1.4 HSM (HyperSonic Motor = Their equivilant to AF-S).

looking into buying a nikon d40/d40x or a d60. what i want it a good inexpensive zoom lens to take pics of my daughter and dogs while they are out in the yard playing. i have been looking to sites to help me but i havent had much luck finding one. i would love any help you all can give!
ok so now that i am thinking about it the canon rebel xsi better or which one would you get?

Hi Holly,

Both Canon and Nikon are very popular high quality cameras. But keep in mind that the most important consideration is the lens, because the lens is ultimately what takes the picture. Several other manufacturers make superb quality lenses at competitive or significantly lower cost than the either Cannon or Nikon lenses.

My personal preference is for Olympus products because a) they have some of the highest rated "kit" lenses (the economy model lenses sold with their basic cameras) and b) they make some of the finest optics in the world so that, in the future if you want to "upgrade" your equipment you have a wide choice of excellent optics to select from.

Here is a link to my flickr page with many pictures taken with (mostly) Olympus digital cameras ~

http://www.flickr.com/photos/robs-photo-memory/sets/

A good reference site for finding out more about you choices would be the Digital SLR guide site ~

http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/index.html

HTH, Good Luck.

Any lens that has an internal focusing motor like any of the Nikkor AF-S lenses.

Tamron calls theirs BIM and USD.

Sigma’s are HSM

I am sure there are other lenses with built-in focusing motors, but you will have to look.

Havent decided which yet, but i do know i want a really good zoom, any ideas which are the best lenses, and if possible compare to optical zoom. thanks alot
if your saying canon is better, can you recommend a model and large lens,

The 18-200 that Chris mentioned is a great lens. It covers a huge range and is extremely versatile. That being said it’s pretty pricey. The 18-105 that is the kit lens for the D90 is a really nice lens and covers a good, usable range without totally breaking the bank. If you went with the D90 you could use a wider selection of lenses that still auto focus and are typically cheaper than the newer AF-S lenses that the D40 and D60 use. BX obviously knows nothing about PRO photography.