Panasonic Lumix G1 vs. Nikon D60

On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:35:46 -0500, ASAAR wrote:

>On Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:15:33 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>> I checked the flyer, and it definitely said that only the 18-55mm with
>> VR, NOT the 55-200mm. I guess this sometimes a catch for the sell. The
>> camera body D60 plus 18-55mm VR and 55-200mm is US $650. Is this a
>> good bargain? Can I assume that these lenses work for auto focus
>> features in the camera? Is VR (Vibration Reduction) similar to IS
>> (Image Stabilization) in Canon lenses?
>
> If the kit is complete, that is, if it includes all of the things
>normally provided with the camera, it's a good deal. If the D60 is
>like all of the Nikon DSLR kits that I've seen, it will include a
>battery, a battery charger, cables (A.C., USB, video), manuals and
>quick guides (an English and a Spanish version), an errata sheet, an
>eyepiece cap, a 1 year warranty for the camera and each lens, and a
>4 year warranty extension for each of the lenses.
>
> I just checked B&H's website, and their price for the D60 kit that
>includes only the 18-55mm VR lens is $599.95 ($649.95 minus a $50
>instant rebate). A way to look at it is that your dealer is giving
>you B&H's kit for the same price and adding the 55-200mm lens for
>another $50. B&H has a two lens kit for $849.95 (this includes a
>$100 instant rebate), but both lenses have VR. Their price for the
>55-200mm lenses is $144.95 for the non-VR and $199.95 for the VR
>version. So you could buy the two lens kit from your dealer for
>$650, buy the VR version of the lens from B&H for $200 and try to
>sell the non-VR 55-200mm lens. If you can get more than $50 for it
>you'll come out ahead.

In today's local newspaper, both camera stores in this town are
advertising the D60 at $599 for the body and 18-55, and $149 more for
the 55-200. With the purchase of both, you get a camera bag and some
extra goodies.

The lenses are VR.
--
Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida

tony cooper wrote:

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> In today's local newspaper, both camera stores in this town are
> advertising the D60 at $599 for the body and 18-55, and $149 more for
> the 55-200. With the purchase of both, you get a camera bag and some
> extra goodies.
>
> The lenses are VR.


Buydig has it with both VR for $729 and a 4GB card, but no bag.

"http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=NKD60KT2"