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<blockquote data-quote="FastPat27" data-source="post: 74145" data-attributes="member: 10623">Hi all,I posted this on the introduction section for newbies in an existing post, but it was maybe the wrong place to post it. I have a D60 and have just upgraded to D5100. The reason for the upgrade was the video option might be handy sometimes. First impressions is that the D60 take a better picture, or maybe a more clearer or sharper picture I should say. I basically tested it by shooting text on a wall and seeing which was easier read and the D60 seemed better. The camera was on auto on both but the iso on the D5100 was 640 wheras the D60 was 200. It seems the D5100 always selects a higher iso and I suppose thats where it is losing its fine detail quality. I'm only a novice and very much an auto point and shoot beginner at the mo, but I thought the upgrade should at least produce an equal if not better photo. Where am I going wrong, and please excuse my ignorance.Should I stick to my D60???RegardsFP</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FastPat27, post: 74145, member: 10623"] Hi all, I posted this on the introduction section for newbies in an existing post, but it was maybe the wrong place to post it. I have a D60 and have just upgraded to D5100. The reason for the upgrade was the video option might be handy sometimes. First impressions is that the D60 take a better picture, or maybe a more clearer or sharper picture I should say. I basically tested it by shooting text on a wall and seeing which was easier read and the D60 seemed better. The camera was on auto on both but the iso on the D5100 was 640 wheras the D60 was 200. It seems the D5100 always selects a higher iso and I suppose thats where it is losing its fine detail quality. I'm only a novice and very much an auto point and shoot beginner at the mo, but I thought the upgrade should at least produce an equal if not better photo. Where am I going wrong, and please excuse my ignorance. Should I stick to my D60??? Regards FP [/QUOTE]

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