Nikon D40 - Good Camera?

Way2Short · 04-09-2008, 03:23 PM

I'm looking for a camera and was thinking of getting a Nikon D40. I don't want no high expensive one with a million megapixel. What do you guys think of a Nikon D40? It's not that expensive compared to other kinds and the pictures look really good. Any recommendation or comments would be great, thanks.

zumnsi · 04-09-2008, 11:59 PM

its a pretty good camera, but if you have other nikon lenses it will not auto focus on all aftermaket lenses. other than that its a great entry level camera that will give you some great pics. cant beat nikon..

gibbletz · 04-10-2008, 12:05 AM

Here are some reviews for it.

Nikon D40X Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

Megapixel.net Digital Camera News and Reviews

Nikon D40 w/18mm-to-55mm lens Digital camera reviews - CNET Reviews

Steves Digicams - Nikon D40 SLR User Review

For the money, a good camera.

.jrmyrmx · 04-10-2008, 12:06 AM

its good, but dont waste your money on the d40x it doesnt shoot as well and, the megapixels dont matter too much.

heres a review, its by ken rockwell who is one of the most trusted guys in photoghraphy, i pretty much base my purchases off his reviews.

Nikon D40

Way2Short · 04-10-2008, 01:13 AM

thanks for the response... How much should I spend on one?

**Tim** · 04-10-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Way2Short

thanks for the response... How much should I spend on one?

About $400.

***07mugencivic*** · 04-10-2008, 01:21 AM

its a good camrea....

wallytiburon · 04-10-2008, 01:22 AM

For the same price you can get a D50 that accepts all lenses... just an idea.

I've got a 50 and my buddies have the 40/40x. Guess who never had issues with new lenses :)

szuberi · 04-10-2008, 09:40 AM

have you looked into canon or you are firm on nikon?

Way2Short · 04-10-2008, 09:54 AM

I haven't looked at canon. Just saw the d40 and wasn't too rvpensive so I chose that. What do you recommend that isn't too expensive?

szuberi · 04-10-2008, 04:14 PM

the xti and the xsi are perfect for entry level....if you have the budget, ditch the kit lens and just buy the body. for a walk around lens, my recommendation would be to get the tamron 17-50 f2.8 for starters. i got this lens with my xt body over a year ago and am very very pleased with the results (its about technique also but better equipment does help)

cant go wrong with canon.

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zumnsi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orlando Age: 31 Posts: 104 pete iTrader: 0 / 0%	its a pretty good camera, but if you have other nikon lenses it will not auto focus on all aftermaket lenses. other than that its a great entry level camera that will give you some great pics. cant beat nikon..

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gibbletz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Killing smilies one at a time. Posts: 1,449 Big Sexy iTrader: 1 / 100%	Here are some reviews for it. Nikon D40X Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review Megapixel.net Digital Camera News and Reviews Nikon D40 w/18mm-to-55mm lens Digital camera reviews - CNET Reviews Steves Digicams - Nikon D40 SLR User Review For the money, a good camera.

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.jrmyrmx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Grand Junction, CO (moving to Denver for college) Posts: 701 1990 Nissan 240sx iTrader: 0 / 0%	its good, but dont waste your money on the d40x it doesnt shoot as well and, the megapixels dont matter too much. heres a review, its by ken rockwell who is one of the most trusted guys in photoghraphy, i pretty much base my purchases off his reviews. Nikon D40

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Way2Short Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 1,856 iTrader: 22 / 100%	thanks for the response... How much should I spend on one?

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wallytiburon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CP Maryland Posts: 191 Wally Dyer iTrader: 0 / 0%	For the same price you can get a D50 that accepts all lenses... just an idea. I've got a 50 and my buddies have the 40/40x. Guess who never had issues with new lenses :)

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szuberi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 873 SAL iTrader: 1 / 100%	have you looked into canon or you are firm on nikon?

04-10-2008, 09:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Way2Short Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 1,856 iTrader: 22 / 100%	I haven't looked at canon. Just saw the d40 and wasn't too rvpensive so I chose that. What do you recommend that isn't too expensive?

04-10-2008, 04:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
szuberi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 873 SAL iTrader: 1 / 100%	the xti and the xsi are perfect for entry level....if you have the budget, ditch the kit lens and just buy the body. for a walk around lens, my recommendation would be to get the tamron 17-50 f2.8 for starters. i got this lens with my xt body over a year ago and am very very pleased with the results (its about technique also but better equipment does help) cant go wrong with canon.