Quote Originally Posted by Slowboy
So the D40 is better then the D50 in the fact you can you more lenses? If i were goin to start off with the d50 they sale the kit for 549 at wolfcamera. But over all which is better the 50 or 40.

The D40 is a great starting camera body. It uses all the same lenses available as any other Nikon body. There is no difference in that aspect. In your case I would spend more of the money on the lens than the body itself. Your camera is only as strong as your sharpest lens.