If the images I've seen thus far from the D100 are any indication, it won't catch up witht the D60 in image quality let alone surpass it. The body its built on is only one step up from Nikon's bottom of the line, so it won't be any better than the D60 either.
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The D60's AF is not as fast as the top of the line digital and most mid-line film bodies but it is perfectly capable of sports photography once you learn how to handle it's quirks. Based on the image quality and price I would think it is fair to say that yes the D60 is one of, if not the best, deals for the money. Of course I wish Canon would fix the quirks.
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See the problem is that I will not consider going down in resolution, and as far as price, the D60 with a 28-200mm zoom lens is priced at 2600.00. I can not go to 3000 (no lens) for a smaller MP camera. And the web sports are only part of what I will be using the camera for. At this point I'm not sure what % the sports stuff will garnish. If it ends up that's all I use the camera for I'll consider something more for sports. I was looking for some information from a reader that might not be widely known, about what the next generation cameras will likely be and when they will be out and for approximately how much. I read something in a mac mag on the Internet about the CMOS technology (the D60) becoming widely available and cheap soon, like in a year. And I was hoping somebody may have read a little more about this and could provide his or her insight. Because if I go through the hassle, and loss of $$, in selling the E20 and buying the D60, only to have something that blows away the D60 follow in a few months I would be kind of pissed off. If however, the D60 were to establish itself as the best deal for the money for at least a year, then it may be worth while to sell the E20 now. Otherwise I’ll wait.
Yes, the 1D is probably the best sports digital available in the 2.6 to 5 megapixel range. In fact, the only digicam I've used which might exceed the overall sports capabilities of the 1D under certain circumstances is the Kodak DCS-720X - and then only for low light use and with resolution limited to 2 megapixels. The Nikon D1H is a close second with longer burst capabilities, but slower burst speed and lower resolution.Aloha
hmmmm
would have to think the 1D is still above it
Other respondents to your question have given excellent advice on the cameras that are on the market now, but your main question -- perhaps best summarized with your criteria that the D60 must be the best value for money for at least a year -- has not been addressed directly. Understandably, you want to know if another camera might come along a few months after you have plonked down your cash for a D60 that will make you regret your decision. While I don't have any inside information, it seems possible that the SD9 could cause such regrets. Then again, it might not even stand up to the D60. Until further information is available from Sigma or Foveon, probably by late summer, everyone's guessing.
--Yes, the 1D is probably the best sports digital available in theAloha
hmmmm
would have to think the 1D is still above it
2.6 to 5 megapixel range. In fact, the only digicam I've used which
might exceed the overall sports capabilities of the 1D under
certain circumstances is the Kodak DCS-720X - and then only for low
light use and with resolution limited to 2 megapixels. The Nikon
D1H is a close second with longer burst capabilities, but slower
burst speed and lower resolution.
The EOS-D60, like the D30, can be used for most sports, but has
neither the autofocus nor burst speed capabilities of the 1D. This
means that the user must compensate and in some cases manually
focus the camera as well as pick and choose shots. For example,
with the D60 shooting football, you might get the release of the
ball from the quarterback - or - you might get the catch from the
wide receiver, but not both. With the 1D you are much more likely
to get both ends of the action.
The shutter lag on the D60 is about the same as on the D30 and is
so slight as to seem relatively unimportant to a non-professional.
On the other hand, after working with the 1D, DCS-720X or Nikon
D1H, the difference is readily discernable to a professional
shooter, and sufficient to possibly cause one to necessarily change
their style so as to anticapate action rather than react.
As far as shutter lag itself, there is little difference between
the E10/E20 and the D60/D30. Getting an autofocus lock is another
issue as is the limited visiblity through the relatively small and
dark viewfinder compared to the professional cameras. The
viewfinder problem exacerbates the difficulties with manual focus
under marginal lighting conditions.
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