Nikon D40

[lancec2c30]

I have been wanting to do some basic photography. I am tired of the limitations of my point and shooter, so I have been looking at the Nikon D40.

They discontinued the D50 right? The D40 was the replacement. Does this sound like a good camera to start with?

Lance.

 

[j12]

Its not bad, but its kinda small. The new D60 is pretty much the D40. I think it would be a good entry level dslr.

 

[lancec2c30]

Ya, but the D60 is almost $700 with a decent lens. I found the D40X, it has similar specs as the 60 in terms of MP and stuff. The price tag isn't as high either.

 

[Jorsoft]

The D40 is pretty solid for a more entry-level slr. Good quality, you don't miss out on too many features, and I think Nikon lenses were pretty affordable. It's got my stamp of approval for what it's worth.

 

[Oreo]

Get the Nikon D40X. Very good camera, not much difference between that and there higher end cameras, just the usual. Doesn't cope with non-perfect conditions aswell as higher end cameras do (but this is true of all entry level dslr's)

 

[lancec2c30]

I found some shots taken with the camera in "out of the box" trim.

 

[Poizen22]

im looking at the d80 for a first camera lol.

 

[lancec2c30]

Jesus dude. lmao, I just can't bring myself to spend THAT much on a camera. haha

 

[Poizen22]

ya i know me either but i want t osince its the first camera part of the line up with auto focus on it. if not go for the d60, the d40 is a waste of time.

 

[lancec2c30]

No it isn't, the D40X has all the specs of the D60 for a little less $$$.

They are essentially the same camera.