how would you rate your camera expierence and the application of the camera...my guess is that since you are asking our opinion is that you are not too sure yourself if you must stay with Nikon I would go with the 60 model ...it seems like the 80 has a few more bells and whistles you dont need. I am a Canon man myself and I have a 10mega Digital Rebel that I am very happy with, and over 1/2 the stuff I dont use...and I dont have to buy the Canon lenses Quantum makes compatable lenses for about 1/2 the price