Here in France Nikon F60 with 28-80 G and 70-300 G is being sold right now under certain scheme. The scheme claims that the orginal price of this set is $650, but they are selling it for $ 400. In $ 400, I can get a Nikon F65 with 28-80 G in the market here. I went through several reviews. Many say F60 is good. But many have expressed on this discussion list that F60 is bad. Usually they have the same opinion for F65. I cannot afford more for a camera. I am a student and this would be my first SLR. I want to use it to learn aspects of photography. I am expecting suggestions on what to buy : F60 with 28-80 and 70-300 or F65 with 28-80 for the same price. I also found out that F60 has been withdrawn by Nikon. Does anyone know the reason stated in the official notice by Nikon. I searched for their official withdrawal notice on their website, but could not find it. Thanks. Vivek

-- Vivek Ranjan (vivek_ranjan@mailcity.com), November 28, 2001

Answers

Hi Vivek, Thats right F60 has been withdrawn and is no longer in production. The F65 alongwith a 28-80 G lens is a great combination. I have been using it for the past couple of months and the results are outstanding, at all ranges from 28 all the way to 80mm. The f65 itself is a wonderful camera. The metering is similar to that of the F80 (different than the F60 and better too), and very accurate.

My advise : Go for the F65 and the 28-80 G lens and you will not regret it.

Happy Clicking Dinesh

-- Dinesh Hukmani (dineshhukmani@hotmail.com), November 29, 2001.