Getting a D40!

It tends to over expose, you're limited to AF-s, AF-I lens, the plus side is that sucker is LIGHT to carry, put it in a bag and zooooooooooooooom you are outta there.
 
I just got mine earlier this week and I love it! Mine came with a 55-200 af-s lens. It's true that it tends to overexpose but once u get the hang of it, changing the exposure to match what your shooting isn't too much of a nuisance. And for the price I can live with it. I think its a good purchase for my 1st SLR. Super lightweight and crystal clear lcd! It keeps me busy when I'm not shooting anything w/ the DVX.

I got offered $100 plus free drinks to take pictures of my friend's b-day party tonite! So I hope to recuperate the cost of the d40 soon!!:thumbsup:

I hope u aren't offended since this is ur thread, but here's a picture I took the first day out w/ the d40. The picture is straight from the nikon, just added a border and signature in ps.

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I feel I'm a total novice to the DSLR realm.

you're limited to AF-s, AF-I lens
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Does this mean that the D40 is only auto focus? I am looking for a 100% manual still camera.
 
bballplaya283 said:
I feel I'm a total novice to the DSLR realm.



Does this mean that the D40 is only auto focus? I am looking for a 100% manual still camera.
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I belive you have to use lenses that have the AF motor built in, or its 100% manual, but you can still use manual on the AF Lenses.
 
i have recently bought a d40 and i'm really happy with the purchase. It's a great starting camera and with a little tweking and diving into the menu you can take spectacular photo.

Greeting for your future purchase.
 
Getting a 2GB 133X Sandisk card, and looking at a few diffrent basic bags a circuit city!
Im so excited!
 
You're gonna love it. I bought my mom a d40 for christmas when it came out, she gets great shots from it. Before I switched to canon, I thought it would be funny to try out my 28-70 f/2.8 just to see how it would look on teh cute little d40: here's a pic: It performed just as well as it did on my d200, by the way...
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The D40x is the newer version right? I'm considering picking that sucker up today actually.

-Kegan
 
Hm, now I'm considering the Rebel XTi - I really don't want to start a Canon vs. Nikon argument, so I'll just do my research before asking anymore questions.

-Kegan
 
Yeah? Well, I'm heading out to the store today...from what I can see, quality seems to be superb from both ends.

I'll hold both and decide. Thanks for that tip.

-Kegan
 
It was a minor feel to me - the nikon just felt more stout and solid in my hand. Canon was still well made though, it just wasnt for me.
 
I held both thanks to jdajda and to be completely honest - the Canon was doing it for me. I just couldn't get a comfortable grip on the Nikon for the life of me. I only have the stock 18-55mm lens, but so far its taking great shots!

-Kegan
 
I'm a big fan of the wide end of lenses myself so the 18-55 is my kinda lens :) Although I just upgraded to an 18-200 to do some more dogtography. Needed the extra length there. I say go with what you like. My dad has the Xti and loves it. I just dont like the way it feels. The nikon reminds me of how my really old pentax felt where it was just an extension of your hand. I dont think either brand is really that much better than the other though. Glad you're enjoying your camera!
 
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