Quote Originally Posted by swollix
Ehh I wouldn't get a D40. Everyone I have talked to who is really into photography says they are garbage:
1)Have to use the menus to change settings
2)Limited to af-s lenses for auto-focus
3)Lack of depth of field preview
4)Doesn't have automagic exposure bracketing
5)Doesn't have built-in control for Nikon wireless flashes

I was originally going to buy the D40, but after talking to people I bought a D70 instead.
Im not sure exactly how serious I plan to get w/photo's but I do know the D40 will make me happy enough[for now].I can always buy a better camera if I decided to and just keep the D40 as a secondary one.
I do appreciate your side of it and what you have heard.Thanks for helping out.