Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

That might be true of some of the lower end stuff like the Rebels but my 40D is made in Japan. It could change but the units in stock now are surely Japanese made since mine was purchased about a month ago. I would have to check on the specific production date.

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

To me the D40 seems like an outstanding body, esp because of the size/weight of the body. The one feature I just can't get over it and the D60 have missing is the depth of field preview function. Isn't this a pretty major feature for a camera this level to be lacking? Even my D75 film camera had it, and I used it a lot. But for the DOF preview, I'd have a D40 now. Still debating. I don't really see myself needing a D80 (not for a long while).

This one does a great job reviewing the D60 and comparing it to the D40. Seems to me, the D40 is a handsdown winnar!
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d60.htm

Originally Posted by gresch

i'm a bit late to the party here, but don't make your decision on which camera supposedly produces the sharpest pics right out of the camera. Both Nikon and Canon make very sharp pics right out of the camera, but that's not usually something used as a first criteria as anyone with a digital camera will need some flavor of post processing software like Pchop CS3 and that takes care of sharpening. When i'm not shooting raw i leave the in-camera sharpening to as minimal as i can get it and sharpen "to taste" in post.

I *HIGHLY* recommend that you base your choice more on which manufacturer makes a line of lenses that suits your photography needs more, as you'll keep your lenses a lot longer than you'll keep the bodies.

just my .02... enjoy the Nikon, it's a great camera.

Originally Posted by MrLabGuy

OK...Just ordered this from Costco.

Thanks for all the advice.

Nikon D40 6.1MP 2.5"
18-55mm, 55-200mm VR Zoom With Image Stabilization

VR Assures Dramatically Sharper Images, Bonus 2G SD Card
2.5 f/s & Advanced 3-Area AF

$699.99

Item # 247540

Shipping & Handling included

Originally Posted by MrLabGuy

LOL...My camera jargon was off a bit. I'm not technically looking for sharp but instead I'm looking for natural shots in focus. The higher flash sync speed and the ISO was what sold me on the D40 over the D60. 8X10's is all I'll end up printing so I should be good to go. My kid moves fast and I need to get a crisp shot so the faster shutter speed will help.

Originally Posted by MrLabGuy

I was leaning toward the Nikon D40 then the D40x and now I'm considering the Nikon D60. Nice thing about the D60 is it comes with a Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens. That vibration reduction will come in handy and should save me a ton of time deleting all the blurry photos I take trying to catch my son in a good shot.

I'm amazed at how inexpensive these SUPER nice SLR Digital cameras are today.

Anyone here go from the D40 to a D60? I already know you D40 guys are happy but the D60 adds a few extra gadgets and the VR lens. Here is the kicker though. You can get a ripping deal on a D40X right now just about everywhere and image quality I understand is the same.