Nikon D40 Opinions

[BUGMAN]

For $597.00 I can get this but I was wanting opinions whether or nit this is a good deal or if there is something better out there in the same price range.

Model: D40

Lens:
# 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
# 55-200mm f4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Focus:
# Manual
# AutoFocus Modes
# Single-point AF Mode
# Dynamic AF Mode
# Auto-area AF Mode

LCD:
# 2.5" diagonal LCD monitor
# 230,000 dots
# 170° wide-viewing angle

Aperture and Shutter:
# 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV Slowest Shutter Speed
# 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV Fastest Shutter Speed

Light Metering Method:
# 200 in steps of 1 EV Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
# 1600 in steps of 1 EV Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
# Hi1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Exposure:
# Center-weighted
# Spot Exposure Metering System
# 0 to 20 EV Metering Range
# CPU Exposure Meter Coupling
# ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 Exposure Compensation
# Exposure Lock

Built-in Flash:
# Flash cancel/ flash off
# Fill-flash

Shooting Specifications:
# 2.5 frames per second Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
# Single Continuous Shooting Options (Single)
# Electromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
# Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
# Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
# Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
# Manual (M)
# Rear-curtain sync
# Red-eye reduction
# Red-eye reduction with slow sync
# Exposure Modes: Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait

Image Storage:
# SD
# SDHC Storage Media
# Compliant with DCF 2.0
# EXIF 2.21File System

Interfaces:
# Hi-speed USB
Additional Information

[Nerdsrock22]

its an alright deal. nothing to rush out and grab. i'd just save up for a d60. How experienced are you?

[BUGMAN]

its an alright deal. nothing to rush out and grab. i'd just save up for a d60. How experienced are you?

I really suck and know very little but learning quick and love good quality pictures. I also have a few teachers/friends but hate bugging them for advice all the time.

This is only a hobby for me but want to get something advanceable.

Here are a few that I took with a point and shoot a few weekends ago. I used a junky re sizer so the quality isn't all that great but may give ya an idea of what I like shooting.

[Nerdsrock22]

well a D40 is a perfect place to start. you'll have an endless supply of lenses to choose from, and if you ever decide to take your hobby up to the next level, it will make a perfect 2nd body. I'd say go for it! You won't regret buying a Nikon!

[BUGMAN]

Thanks a lot. I was thinking that it seemed to fit my needs but didn't want to jump the gun.

[BUGMAN]

Whats your opinion on the Nikon D80?

I can get this for $999.00?

Nikon D80 Camera Body
18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
1- EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1- EN-EL3a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-18a Quick Charger
EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
UC-E4USB Cable
Strap
Body cap
DK-5 Eyepiece cap
DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
BM-7 LCD monitor cover
Accessory shoe cover
Rugged ballistic nylon system case
PictureProject software CD-ROM
Nikon School Guide


Or maybe this none?

Canon Rebel XTi 10.1MP
$929.64
Included:
# Canon Rebel XTi Body
# Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
# Canon EF 75-300 mm III USM Compact Tele-Zoom
# Toshiba 2GB High-Speed CF Card
# Compact, padded carrying case
# 2 Canon Battery packs (NB-2LH)
# 58 mm UV haze filter protects lens from abrasions, dust and moisture and provides warming effect to counter cool colors
# Eyecup
# Wide strap
# Video cable
# USB interface cable
# Battery Charger
# Digital solutions disk
# Instruction manuals

[uproot]

Go the D40, i love my nikon

you'll have an endless supply of lenses to choose from

as long as they have built-in focusing motors, otherwise you'll have to manually focus since the D40 doesn't have an internal focus drive motor... Just make sure any lenses you get have built in focus motors and you'll be fine

[Nerdsrock22]

I mean thats a great camera as well. But you need to be able to convince yourself why you need to spend the extra 400 bucks. A lot of people spend money on more advanced stuff when they don't really need it. If you can't tell someone why its worth more to you, then you honestly don't need it. You'd do better to get the d40 and then pick up a nicer used lens like the 18-200mmVR.

[uproot]

you could get the D40 outfit with the 2 lenses, and get a SB600 or SB800 Speedlight with that extra $400 you would have spent on the D80 with 1 lens.

[BUGMAN]

Thanks guys... Doing some studying now.

Oh I have to have auto focus with my vision.

[uproot]

lol check this out:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

[Nerdsrock22]

"If you don't have the time to read the rest of this page, you want a Nikon D40."

Ken Rockwell is the God of Camera Advice.

[uproot]

"If you don't have the time to read the rest of this page, you want a Nikon D40."

Ken Rockwell is the God of Camera Advice.

LOL yeah he is, i thought that was hilarious

[BUGMAN]

Funny... I have a SD750, SD870 and a A590. I have to agree with him on the 750 and the 870 as well. I also like the 590 but all 3 are awesome IMO. The pictures above were taken with the 870 and the 590.

So far I have found a lot of options for the D40 but how does the auto focus work for the different lenses?

[Nerdsrock22]

most of the lens will have an internal motor, i believe. there isn't too much stuff you will have to worry about, except older lens, which you prolly wouldn't be looking at anyway.

[04Prerunner]

i <3 my D40, Ive had it about 2 months and ive taken around 800 pictures with it so far, Just recieved a .42 fisheye lense for it today also..

[Nemesis]

LOLZ @ KEN ROCKWELL

http://www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php...=334007&page=4